TDC-Competitive Solicitation

Franklin County, Florida is seeking a professional service provider to administer and operate the Eastpoint Visitor Center through a competitive solicitation issued by the Franklin County Clerk of Court and Tourist Development Council. The procurement focuses on Professional Executive Administrator Services with specific requirements for managing the visitor center operations. Sealed responses are due by 4:00 P.M. on September 26, 2025, with a public opening scheduled during the Franklin County Board of County Commissioners regular meeting on October 1, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. (ET). Potential respondents must utilize the current Competitive Solicitation Documents, with any deviation resulting in automatic rejection of the submission. Interested parties can obtain solicitation documents through the county website (https://www.franklincountyflorida.com/resources/county-bids-awards/) or by visiting county administrative offices located at 248 US Highway 98, Eastpoint, FL 32328. Additional information and assistance can be obtained by calling 1-850-653-5077. The procurement appears to require comprehensive visitor center management skills and potentially involves tourism development coordination.

The solicitation documentation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or specific restrictions on responding organizations. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure that might require integration. While the exact budget range is not disclosed in the available documents, this appears to be a professional services contract for tourism-related visitor center management. The procurement seems open to qualified professional service providers with experience in tourism development and visitor center operations. Potential respondents should carefully review the full solicitation documents to understand the complete scope of requirements, qualifications, and expectations for this contract opportunity. The procurement is specific to Franklin County and appears focused on enhancing tourism infrastructure and visitor experience in the Eastpoint area.