Request for Information for Economic Development Opportunities

Seminole County, Florida is issuing a Request for Information on economic development opportunities for county-owned properties, with responses due September 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The county is evaluating two site locations—the Boombah Sports Complex Area (approximately 5 acres plus approximately 12 additional acres across multiple parcels) and the Downtown Sanford Area (approximately 3.6 acres at the Courthouse plus approximately 11.7 acres at County Services facilities)—for potential hotel, restaurant, entertainment district, and healthcare uses to strengthen tourism, sports, hospitality, healthcare, and entertainment sectors.

Proposers must submit comprehensive proposals addressing qualifications, experience, project approach, and implementation schedule, along with a minimum of three verifiable references for similar projects completed within the five years prior to submission. Submissions are electronic only, through the county's e-Procurement Portal at https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/seminolefl. A public opening will be held via Microsoft Teams on the submission deadline date.

Proposers must demonstrate compliance with workers' compensation certification, drug-free workplace policies, E-Verify participation, insurance requirements, and various affidavits regarding human trafficking, foreign country concerns, and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance. All responses are considered public records subject to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes; proposers claiming confidential information must submit redacted copies with detailed statutory justifications.

Proposals must remain firm for 120 days following submission. The county reserves the right to reject all proposals, make multiple awards, conduct interviews and presentations at no cost to proposers, and cancel the project entirely. Award will be made to the proposal presenting the best value based on an evaluation committee's assessment of proposal merit against county requirements. Questions are due August 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.