Economic redevelopment of an approximately 7. 793-acre central avenue/bulldog drive area

The City of Palm Coast, located in Flagler County, Florida, has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the economic redevelopment of approximately 7.793 acres of City-owned property in the Central Avenue/Bulldog Drive area, situated within the State Road 100 Community Development Area (SR 100 CRA). The procurement seeks qualified development entities to submit proposals for acquisition, lease, or public-private development of this site, which consists of twenty-one parcels with a mixed-use land use designation and zoned as a Master Planned Development District. Proposers may submit proposals under five disposition structures: fee-simple purchase, long-term ground lease, hybrid lease-purchase, PILOT or revenue-based structure, or alternative public-private partnership arrangement. The City will evaluate proposals based on six key criteria: financial benefit to the City (30 points), feasibility and execution (25 points), development concept and site utilization (15 points), proposer qualifications (15 points), deal structure quality (10 points), and parcel strategy (5 points). Critical dates include a mandatory pre-bid meeting on January 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM, a question deadline of January 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM, and a proposal submission deadline of February 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with all submissions required through the City's Procurement Portal.

The RFP encourages participation from minority businesses, women's business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms, consistent with federal regulations, and requires proposers to provide proof of E-Verify registration, debarment certification, and compliance certifications. Respondents must include a minimum of three references and be prepared for potential negotiation with the top-ranked proposer. The site is located in a federally designated Opportunity Zone adjacent to the Town Center Community Development District, which may offer additional incentives for development. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests significant potential for economic impact. The SR 100 CRA will continue tax collection through 2034, providing a long-term framework for development. Proposers should be prepared to submit comprehensive proposals that demonstrate financial feasibility, innovative development concepts, and a clear understanding of the site's potential for transformative economic redevelopment in the Palm Coast area.