Consulting Services to Develop Public Private Partnership Program for Tournament Sports Complex

Volusia County is seeking a lead consultant to develop a comprehensive public-private partnership (P3) program for a tournament sports complex located in Orange City, adjacent to the PFC Emory L. Bennett Veterans Memorial Park. The procurement involves consulting services to structure a solicitation for a P3 development of a 120-acre sports facility designed to attract national, regional, state, and local sporting events. Key deliverables include developing a P3-enabling ordinance, designing procurement processes, creating financial models, establishing governance mechanisms, and identifying complementary businesses and services. The consultant will be responsible for drafting a comprehensive P3 framework and assisting with partner selection and contract negotiations. Evaluation criteria include P3 advisory experience (35 points), financial advisory capabilities (25 points), project approach (20 points), sports facility experience (15 points), and fee proposal (5 points). The solicitation was released on March 17, 2025, with questions due by April 16, 2025, and proposals due by April 30, 2025, at 3:00 pm. The initial contract will have a one-year term with options for two subsequent one-year renewals.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The feasibility study conducted by Hunden Partners projects significant economic benefits, including nearly $900 million in net new spending, $390 million in net new earnings, and support for 219 full-time equivalent jobs over a 30-year period. The first phase of the project is estimated to cost $41.5 million, focusing on outdoor facilities with eight multipurpose artificial turf fields, four grass fields, and a BMX track. While no incumbent vendors are specified, the county recommends partnering with local sports organizations and USA BMX to maximize the facility's potential. The project may potentially expand to include an adjacent 100+ acre parcel undergoing commercial development, which could create additional synergies. The proposed sports complex is expected to generate approximately $4.28 million in local sales and tourism development taxes, with the potential for future indoor facility development contingent on regional growth.