FY2027 Tourist Development Council (TDC) Capital Project Application

Monroe County, Florida is soliciting capital project proposals through the FY2027 Tourist Development Council (TDC) Capital Project Application, a competitive procurement designed to fund facilities whose primary purpose is to promote tourism within Monroe County. Applicants must submit detailed project proposals that include comprehensive project descriptions, objectives, scope of work, implementation timelines, and expected outcomes demonstrating how the proposed project will enhance tourism promotion and development in the county. All proposals must be submitted electronically through the Bonfire bidding platform at https://monroecounty-fl.bonfirehub.com no later than 5:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, with sealed responses to be opened on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. via virtual Zoom meeting. Applicants are required to provide comprehensive financial information, including total project costs, requested funding amounts, and identification of matching funds or other funding sources, though financial information should be uploaded separately to avoid public records disclosure. The application process emphasizes project feasibility and alignment with TDC funding priorities, and proposals will be made public on the Bonfire platform following an intended decision or after 30 days, whichever is earlier, unless rejected in accordance with Florida Statute 119.071. There is no cost to bidders to use the Bonfire platform, and responses cannot be submitted via email, mail, or in-person delivery.

The solicitation documentation does not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or preferences for particular types of organizations. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available materials. The documents do not indicate specific award values or budget ranges for individual projects or the overall program, requiring interested applicants to contact Monroe County through the Bonfire electronic bidding platform or visit www.monroecounty-fl.gov/BonfireBids for detailed requirements and selection criteria. Applicants should note that any financial information included in main proposal documents will not be treated as confidential and will be subject to public records disclosure under Florida law. The county published legal notice of this solicitation in the Keys Citizen on May 16, 2026, the Keys Weekly on May 21, 2026, and the News Barometer on May 22, 2026, to ensure adequate public notice of the opportunity.