Disposition of Ironwood Golf Course

The City of Gainesville is requesting proposals for the disposition of Ironwood Golf Course, an 18-hole championship facility at 2100 NE 39th Avenue in Gainesville, Florida, with proposals due August 24, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The City will consider multiple transaction structures—outright sale, long-term lease, lease-to-own, long-term operating agreement with private capital investment, or public-private partnership—provided the property remains in perpetual use as a golf course.

Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years' experience operating a golf course or driving range. All proposals must include detailed financial pro forma analyses. The facility generated approximately $1.032 million in revenue during FY2025 against $1.355 million in expenditures, resulting in a $322,683 operating deficit, though first-quarter FY2026 results showed positive year-over-year performance in greens fees (up 14 percent) and driving range fees (up 67.7 percent).

Bidders must be registered to do business in Florida, comply with E-Verify requirements, provide references, and submit a notarized Consolidated State Law Affidavit. Drug-free workplace certification is required to receive consideration in tie-bid situations. Small and Service-Disabled Veteran Business participation is encouraged but not mandated.

Questions are due August 12, 2026. The City anticipates evaluation and selection for the week of September 7, 2026, with potential oral presentations the week of September 21, 2026. No pre-proposal meeting or mandatory site visit is required. All travel costs are reimbursable at Federal GSA rates (coach air travel only) and other administrative costs at cost with no markup. Contract start date is to be determined.