Request for Proposal (RFP) Travel Baseball & Softball Instructional Services November 2026 – May 2027 The North Buffalo Baseball and Softball League (NBBS) is seeking proposals from qualified independent contractors or training organizations to provide instructional services for its travel baseball and softball program. Instruction will serve approximately 35 travel teams (about 420 players)and will take place at the Thomas M. Smith Athletic Center located at Shoshone Park in North Buffalo. The selected contractor will be responsible for planning, staffing, and delivering a comprehensive offseason training program for players of varying ages and skill levels. Scope of Services The selected contractor will be expected to: Provide training and instruction to approximately35 travel baseball and softball teams, totaling roughly 420 players Deliverage-appropriate and skill-based instructionfor both baseball and softball players Develop and implementweekly lesson planstailored to the developmental level of each age group Provide a written training curriculum covering: 25 weeks of programming 70 hours per week of field and cage time has been reserved.  Coordinate scheduling and instruction across multiple teams and divisions Proposal Requirements All proposals must include the following: 1. Instructional Plan A detailedwritten lesson plan or curriculumcovering the 25-week training period Explanation of instructional approach and skill development focus Breakdown of how instruction will vary byage group, skill level, and sport 2. Staffing Plan Proposednumber of instructors and staff members Staff roles and responsibilities Relevant experience and qualifications 3. Session Itinerary Samplesession structure Breakdown of how each training session will be conducted 4. Player Scheduling Plan A system forscheduling teams and players Measures to ensure sessions arenot overcrowded or understaffed 5. Cost Proposal A completecost structurefor providing the services described Facilities & Space Provided NBBS will provide access to the following training space at theThomas M. Smith Athletic Center: Batting Cages: 3 cages available Field #1: Indoor turf field measuring116' x 108' Proposals should incorporate this space into the training plan. Equipment All equipment available at theThomas M. Smith Athletic Centerwill be made available to the selected contractor. To review available equipment and facility details, please visit: smithathleticcenter.com Contractors are also encouraged to schedule a visit to the facility prior to submitting a proposal. Proposal Submission Deadline All proposals must be submitted via email no later than: May 14th, 2026 Please send submissions to: John Hornung NBBS President John.Hornung@nbuffalocom Questions If you have questions or require clarification regarding thisRFP, please contact: John Hornung President, NBBS [email protected] Ron Pilat General Manager Thomas M. Smith Athletic Center 716-579-0445 ron.pilat@smithathleticcenter.com