NIGP 95881: Racing Management Services

NIGP Item 95881 Racing Management Services solicits regulatory and operational support for horse racing, motocross facilities, and motorsports venues operated or overseen by state and local racing commissions, counties, and municipal governments. State and local buyers use this code to procure steward services, racetrack operations and leasing, facility management, and related racing administration — work that ranges from regulatory oversight at pari-mutuel tracks to long-term concession agreements for motorized sports facilities. The issuing bodies span state racing regulatory agencies (Texas Racing Commission), counties (Volusia County, Florida), and cities (Fort Worth, Texas), each deploying the code for distinct operational needs: regulatory steward certification and race management, facility development and long-term operations, and on-call venue rental for specialized police training.

Recent activity shows concentration in Texas and Florida. The Texas Racing Commission posted RFP #476-26-002 for Stewards in Training services at four designated racetracks (Gillespie County Fair, Retama Race Park, Lone Star Park, and Sam Houston Race Park) with proposals due September 30, 2026; stewards conduct hearings, oversee races, and review occupational licenses, with compensation of $40 per hour for single-day assignments and $55 per hour for multi-day work, subject to a $75,000 annual cap per contract and mandatory Flat Racing Steward Level III certification. Volusia County, Florida issued RFP 26-P-45PW on March 10, 2026 seeking a private developer and operator for a thirty-year ground lease and motocross park development on 77 acres near DeLand, with a mandatory pre-proposal conference on February 27, 2026 and proposals due March 31, 2026; the County will contribute up to $1.25 million in ECHO program funds toward infrastructure improvements, and the operator must maintain minimum public access two days per week. The City of Fort Worth issued RFQt 260116 (due February 18, 2026) for racetrack rental to support Police Department driver training on an as-needed basis, requiring a one-mile minimum track with 40-foot lanes and availability Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a one-year initial term and up to four one-year renewals.