Procurement Memo - Gator Bowl SSA Request for FY26-27 (1).pdf
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- 18089-26
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- Duval County, Florida
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This procurement memo from the Duval County Tourist Development Council (TDC) in Jacksonville, Florida requests authorization for a single source award to Gator Bowl Sports d/b/a TaxSlayer Gator Bowl. The request covers fan promotion, national television production, and marketing management services associated with the FY 26-27 TaxSlayer Gator Bowl football game. The contract term runs from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, with no options to renew. The memo was prepared by Carol Brock, TDC Executive Director, and submitted to Michell Spitler, Buyer for the Buying and Administration Department, on July 29, 2026.
The total proposed cost for services is $270,000, funded through the TDC Budget FY 26-27 using Index Code CCTD132CON, Fund 10301, Center 231002, Account 549006, and Activity 00000878. Gator Bowl Sports is justified as the sole source provider based on its status as the only NCAA-certified 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization authorized to host the annual post-season college football game, which generates regional promotion, fan travel to Jacksonville, and national television exposure for Northeast Florida. The TDC certifies that the proposed services do not duplicate existing services and that this award represents an effort to secure the best contractor to continue providing these services. Supporting documentation includes a Single Source Justification Form, Vendor Scope of Work, and TDC meeting minutes from February 12 and April 16, 2026.
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117 WEST DUVAL STREET, SUITE 260
2nd FLOOR, CITY HALL
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32202
OFFICE 904-255-5505
MEMORANDUM
TO: Michell Spitler, Buyer Buying and Administration Department
FROM: Carol Brock TDC Executive Director
DATE: July 29, 2026
SUBJECT: Gator Bowl Sports Single Source Award Request for FY 26-27 TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Football Game
The Duval County Tourist Development Council (TDC) respectfully requests permission to use the Single Source Provider for fan promotion, national television production, and marketing management associated with the FY 26-27 TaxSlayer Gator Bowl football game.
1. Justification Gator Bowl Sports d/b/a TaxSlayer Gator Bowl is the only 501(c)(3) not-for-profit 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 area.
2. Certification As required in Section 126.108, Ordinance Code, the TDC certifies the following:
i. The general purpose of the services and specific information is stated in Chapter 70 of the Ordinance Code for the Duval County Tourist Development Plan.
ii. The intent of the TDC is to establish a contract agreement with Gator Bowl Sports for FY 26-27, with no options to renew.
iii. The proposed cost of the services provided by Gator Bowl Sports totals $270,000.
iv. Funding Source TDC Budget FY 26-27 Index Code CCTD132CON, Fund 10301, Center 231002, Account 549006, Activity 00000878
v. The proposed services would not duplicate existing services. This sole source provider request is designed to give the TDC the authority to seek the best Contractor(s) to continue providing these services.
vi. The current Single Source Award being requested is for service period from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
Attachments:
Single Source Justification Form Vendor Scope of Work TDC February 12, 2026 Meeting Minutes TDC April 16 Meeting Minutes + Budget
MEMORANDUM
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