City Sports Complex Master Development

The City of Vineland, New Jersey is requesting proposals for master development planning and advisory services on a 170-acre sports complex, with proposals due November 5, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at the Vineland Purchasing Department.

The scope encompasses capital procurement (securing investors and structuring funding sources), vendor procurement (contracts with sports associations, hotel developers, and concessionaires), regulatory and engineering coordination (site master planning, utility coordination, planning approvals), management and operating vetting (selecting day-to-day facility management and negotiating management contracts), and master land lease and revenue share advisory (base rent negotiation and revenue-split structuring across profit centers). Respondents must submit one original and three copies of proposals. Required submittals include a letter of interest with executive summary, firm experience and technical expertise documentation, detailed approach and methodology with deliverables and timeline for pre-development completion, and a cost proposal broken down by task.

Evaluation criteria include respondent's relevant experience and qualifications, project team qualifications including key personnel, approach and methodology with actionable strategies addressing scope of work, and cost proposal. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, negotiate proposal elements, and conduct interviews at its sole discretion.

All respondents must comply with New Jersey statutory requirements including business registration, affirmative action compliance, Americans with Disabilities Act provisions, stockholder disclosure, and certifications regarding Iran investment activities and Russia/Belarus prohibitions. The contract is subject to New Jersey Local Public Contracts Law and applicable state and federal regulations. Written questions are due no later than noon on October 23, 2026 to Miguel A. Mercado, Purchasing Agent. Proposals must remain firm for sixty days from submission.