appendix J.pdf

Appendix J is a document related to the Destination Stafford PPEA - RFP contract opportunity issued by Stafford County, Virginia and the Springfield CDP. The RFP is seeking proposals for a public-private partnership to develop a destination tourism site. The scope of work includes designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining the destination site. Proposers must submit their responses by the due date of August 15, 2023. A mandatory pre-proposal conference will be held on July 1, 2023. The contract will be awarded by October 1, 2023 and will have an initial term of 10 years with optional 5-year renewals.

The RFP outlines specific pricing terms, including requirement for proposers to provide fixed and variable pricing models. There is a 25% small and minority-owned business participation goal. The current operator will be considered an incumbent. The project is funded through a combination of public and private sources, with a total budget of $75 million. Proposers must demonstrate sufficient funding commitments to execute the project as described.