Construction of a Proposed Multi-Use Recreation Center

The City of Clermont, Florida, is requesting information on construction feasibility and market interest for a proposed multi-use recreation center, with responses due July 3, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. This RFI is for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation, invitation to bid, or offer to contract; submission does not create any contractual relationship, guarantee selection for future participation, or obligate the City to proceed with construction.

The facility must provide a minimum interior building area of approximately 15,000 square feet on parcel number 13-23-25-0405-033-00001. The primary intended use is indoor pickleball with a minimum of 12 indoor pickleball courts. Additional multi-use recreation amenities include padel courts, sand volleyball, and flexible recreation space, with optional outdoor amenities. The facility must include or accommodate food and beverage operations, which may range from concessions to full-service restaurants or microbreweries.

Respondents must be registered with the Florida Department of State and licensed to conduct business in Florida at the time of submittal. Responses must be submitted electronically to procurementservices@clermontfl.org with subject line "RFI 26-104 Response - Construction of a Proposed Multi-Use Recreation Center." The City reserves the right to use information gathered through this RFI to develop project requirements, procurement documents, funding strategies, and site planning assumptions, or to cancel the RFI and take no further action. All respondents are responsible for their own costs in preparing and submitting responses. Electronic submission is required through the City's OpenGov e-Procurement Portal; interested vendors are encouraged to register at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/clermontfl to receive future solicitation notifications.