2026 TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Justification for Single Source.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- 18089-26
- Issued by
- Duval County, Florida
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This is a Justification for Single Source procurement form submitted by the Duval County Tourist Development Council to the City of Jacksonville's Finance & Administration Department, Procurement Division. The request seeks to procure goods and services from Gator Bowl Sports d/b/a TaxSlayer Gator Bowl for the 2026 TaxSlayer Gator Bowl, an annual post-season college football game. The requested goods and services include fan promotion, national television broadcast, team payouts, and marketing management for the FY 26-27 event. The procurement request was submitted on July 10, 2026, and the form confirms that no site visits or bidder's meetings are referenced in the documentation provided.
The justification for the single source award is based on the unique certification and capability of Gator Bowl Sports, which is the only 501(c)3 organization certified by the NCAA to host a post-season college football game annually. The organization is deemed the sole source because no other entity is both prepared for and certified to execute this task. The procurement generates significant economic development for Northeast Florida through out-of-market team travel and national television advertising exposure. The contract is valued at $270,000 for FY 26-27 and is funded as a grant. The form confirms that no conflicts of interest exist regarding the single source award, and the requesting agency has affirmed compliance with Chapter 112, Florida Statutes and the City of Jacksonville Procurement Code 126.306(a)(8).
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FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT, PROCUREMENT DIVISION
Justification for Single Source, effective 01/2024 Page 1
5. Summary of Market Research
[Provide a description of the market research performed, how it was performed, by whom, and market research results. Please spell out acronyms.]
[ There are no other organizations either prepared for this task or certified by the NCAA to host this game. ]
6. Conflict of Interest (Must Check) √ By checking this box, I affirm that there are no actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest with the entity in which I am requesting a single source award. Conflict of Interest shall be interpreted consistent with Chapter 112, Florida Statutes.
7. Other Documentation (Check and attach all that apply) √ Supplier Quote
√ Single Source Memo signed by Director
☐ Other [Click here to list other documentation. ]
SINGLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION FORM (SSJF)
Pursuant to the City of Jacksonville Procurement Code 126.306(a) (8) & The Procurement Operating Manual, when requesting to purchase from a Supplier subject to the referenced sections, this form is to be completed and must be submitted to the Procurement Division with applicable attachments via 1Cloud Smart Form Requisition.
1. Requesting Agency: Duval County Tourist Development Council
2. Nature and/or description of the requirement being requested.
Identify each item, component or service being procured. (Attach quote/proposal):
Why does the city need these particular goods or services?
The TaxSlayer Gator Bowl is an annual post-season college football game that generates economic development through out of market team travel and national television advertising for Jacksonville that is only put on by the Gator Bowl Sports Organization.
The goods and services the 2026 TaxSlayer Gator Bowl in FY 26-27 will provide are: fan promotion, national television broadcast, team payouts, and marketing management.
3. Provide a detailed justification as to why the requested goods/services can only be efficiently and effectively procured through the recommended Single Source Supplier:
Gator Bowl Sports is the only 501(c)3 organization certified by the NCAA to host a post season college football game annually generating promotion for Northeast Florida, fan travel to Jacksonville, and national television exposure for the region.
4. Date of Request 7/10/2026
| 6. Conflict of Interest (Must Check) |
| 7. Other Documentation (Check and attach all that apply) |
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