Jacksonville Jaguars, LLC

The State of Florida's Department of the Lottery intends to award a contract to Jacksonville Jaguars, LLC for sponsorship during the 2025/2026 football season, focusing on collaborative efforts to promote educational initiatives. The procurement opportunity, posted on October 27, 2025, with a due date of October 30, 2025, involves a sponsorship arrangement where the Jacksonville Jaguars will assist in implementing and promoting lottery-related educational objectives. Key deliverables include community engagement events, student outreach opportunities, and initiatives highlighting Bright Futures scholarship recipients and student success stories. The contract will be awarded pursuant to Rule 53ER07-55(8)(a) of the Florida Administrative Code, with a specific emphasis on leveraging sports partnerships to support educational goals. Potential contract challengers must submit formal written protests with a required protest bond to the Agency Clerk within 72 hours of electronic posting on the Department of Management Services' Vendor Information Portal, with failure to do so resulting in a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120 of the Florida Statutes.

The contract opportunity appears to be open to the Jacksonville Jaguars, LLC, without specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The contract is contingent upon successful negotiation completion, suggesting potential flexibility in final terms and scope. While a precise award value is not specified, the sponsorship is framed as a collaborative partnership aimed at supporting educational initiatives through sports engagement. The opportunity is geographically focused on the State of Florida, with Leon County (FIPS Code 12073) specifically referenced in the jurisdiction details. The procurement process emphasizes a strategic alignment between the Florida Lottery and a professional sports organization to create meaningful educational outreach and promotional opportunities.