Professional Services - Negotiations with MLB Team

The City of Clearwater, Florida is seeking proposals from qualified firms to assist in the ongoing negotiations with a Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise. The selected firm must have substantial evidence of successfully negotiating with MLB or other professional sports franchises on behalf of a municipal or county government. The scope of work involves providing professional services to support the city's negotiations with the MLB franchise. Proposals are due by 10:00 AM local time on March 30, 2023. The Request for Proposals (RFP) document and any attachments and addenda are available for download from the city's website.

The RFP does not provide details on pricing terms, set-asides, incumbents, funding requirements or sources, or other salient financial information. The focus of the RFP is on the qualifications and experience of the proposing firms in negotiating with professional sports franchises on behalf of government entities. The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Additionally, the RFP does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it provide information on any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP also does not include possible award values or budget ranges.