2608RFP - Tennis Professional

The City of Daytona Beach is seeking an independent contractor to serve as a tennis professional at the Florida Tennis Center through a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP #2608RFP). The selected professional will be responsible for comprehensive tennis programming, including instructional services for individuals and groups of all ages and skill levels, managing at least six annual weekend tournaments with over 50 players each, and executing marketing and community engagement initiatives. Minimum qualifications include five years of professional instruction experience, current Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) or Racquet Sports Professional Association (RSPA) certification, SafeSport and Safe Play certifications, CPR/AED certifications, and successful background screening. Key dates include a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting on January 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. via Microsoft Teams, with questions due by January 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Proposals are due February 3, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. through the City's OpenGov platform. Evaluation criteria will be weighted as follows: Scope of Work (40%), Services and Certifications (20%), Experience (20%), and References (20%).

The contract will be a three-year independent contractor arrangement with potential two one-year renewals, subject to mutual written agreement. Compensation is structured on a revenue-sharing model where the tennis professional receives 80% of lesson programming fees, with the City retaining 20%, paid monthly by the 15th. For racquet restringing, the professional will be compensated $14 per racquet, and for approved tournaments, they will retain 70% of gross entry fees after remitting 30% to the City within five days of tournament completion. The City will provide groomed courts for tournaments and collaborate on facility scheduling, though the professional may be limited to two courts during prime time. Proposers must submit required certifications, proof of insurance with the City named as additional insured, W-9 forms, and meet all specified qualifications. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the comprehensive requirements suggest a competitive selection process focused on finding a highly qualified tennis professional with extensive experience in programming, instruction, and event management.