Northwest Recreation Complex Sports Field Rentals

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  "title": "Northwest Recreation Complex Sports Field Rentals",
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  "summary": "<p>The City of Apopka Parks and Recreation is seeking Bids from qualified organizations/firms for <span class=\"templateTag mceNonEditable\" data-templatevariable=\"project.title\"><svg class=\"codeIcon\" xmlns=\"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\" width=\"14px\" height=\"14px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M14.9708 5C15.6167 5 16.2228 5.31193 16.5982 5.83752L21 12L16.5982 18.1625C16.2228 18.6881 15.6167 19 14.9708 19H12V17H14.9708L18.5422 12L14.9708 7H5V10H3V7C3 5.89543 3.89543 5 5 5H14.9708Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"></path><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M6 12C5.44772 12 5 12.4477 5 13V15H3C2.44772 15 2 15.4477 2 16C2 16.5523 2.44772 17 3 17H5V19C5 19.5523 5.44772 20 6 20C6.55228 20 7 19.5523 7 19V17H9C9.55228 17 10 16.5523 10 16C10 15.4477 9.55228 15 9 15H7V13C7 12.4477 6.55228 12 6 12Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"></path></svg> Project Title</span>, for <span class=\"templateTag mceNonEditable\" data-templatevariable=\"project.financialId\"><svg class=\"codeIcon\" xmlns=\"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\" width=\"14px\" height=\"14px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M14.9708 5C15.6167 5 16.2228 5.31193 16.5982 5.83752L21 12L16.5982 18.1625C16.2228 18.6881 15.6167 19 14.9708 19H12V17H14.9708L18.5422 12L14.9708 7H5V10H3V7C3 5.89543 3.89543 5 5 5H14.9708Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"></path><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M6 12C5.44772 12 5 12.4477 5 13V15H3C2.44772 15 2 15.4477 2 16C2 16.5523 2.44772 17 3 17H5V19C5 19.5523 5.44772 20 6 20C6.55228 20 7 19.5523 7 19V17H9C9.55228 17 10 16.5523 10 16C10 15.4477 9.55228 15 9 15H7V13C7 12.4477 6.55228 12 6 12Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"></path></svg> Project ID</span> to be received no later than <span class=\"templateTag mceNonEditable\" data-templatevariable=\"project.proposalDeadline\"><svg class=\"codeIcon\" xmlns=\"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\" width=\"14px\" height=\"14px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M14.9708 5C15.6167 5 16.2228 5.31193 16.5982 5.83752L21 12L16.5982 18.1625C16.2228 18.6881 15.6167 19 14.9708 19H12V17H14.9708L18.5422 12L14.9708 7H5V10H3V7C3 5.89543 3.89543 5 5 5H14.9708Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"></path><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M6 12C5.44772 12 5 12.4477 5 13V15H3C2.44772 15 2 15.4477 2 16C2 16.5523 2.44772 17 3 17H5V19C5 19.5523 5.44772 20 6 20C6.55228 20 7 19.5523 7 19V17H9C9.55228 17 10 16.5523 10 16C10 15.4477 9.55228 15 9 15H7V13C7 12.4477 6.55228 12 6 12Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"></path></svg> Response Submission Date</span> at <span class=\"templateTag mceNonEditable\" data-templatevariable=\"project.proposalDeadlineTime\"><svg class=\"codeIcon\" xmlns=\"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\" width=\"14px\" height=\"14px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M14.9708 5C15.6167 5 16.2228 5.31193 16.5982 5.83752L21 12L16.5982 18.1625C16.2228 18.6881 15.6167 19 14.9708 19H12V17H14.9708L18.5422 12L14.9708 7H5V10H3V7C3 5.89543 3.89543 5 5 5H14.9708Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"></path><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M6 12C5.44772 12 5 12.4477 5 13V15H3C2.44772 15 2 15.4477 2 16C2 16.5523 2.44772 17 3 17H5V19C5 19.5523 5.44772 20 6 20C6.55228 20 7 19.5523 7 19V17H9C9.55228 17 10 16.5523 10 16C10 15.4477 9.55228 15 9 15H7V13C7 12.4477 6.55228 12 6 12Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"></path></svg> Response Submission Time</span>. Late responses will not be accepted. The City intends to award a contract to qualified Bidders; <strong>this is a multiyear contract with the initial contract term of 2 years with an additional 1 year extension available should both parties wish to renew the agreement. </strong>The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any and all irregularity in any bid.</p><p>The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to identify experienced organizations to provide leagues, tournaments, and/or athletic programming that enhance community recreation opportunities, supports sports tourism, and maximize responsible use of the complex. The City intends to award up to two (2) organizations; each with an agreement providing priority rental and scheduling access to (3) assigned multi-purpose fields at the Northwest Recreation Complex. Firms/Organizations awarded under this Bid shall be awarded as follows:</p><ul><li style=\"color: rgb(186, 55, 42);\"><span style=\"color: rgb(186, 55, 42);\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>The HIGHEST scored proposal shall be awarded the first contract. The contract will have a start date in Fall 2026. (Anticipated service start date of July 27th, 2026)</strong></span>&nbsp;</span></li><li style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(186, 55, 42);\"><span style=\"color: rgb(186, 55, 42);\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The second highest scored proposal shall be awarded the second contract. The contract will have a start date in Spring 2027 (Anticipated service start date February 1, 2027) and is contingent upon completion of the park expansion which plans to bring additional multipurpose fields to the West of Pads 9-12 this 2026.</span></strong></span></li></ul><p>Fields under these contracts are anticipated to be assigned to the Northern section of the park where Pads 9-12 currently are located. Additional field space is being constructed just to the West of Pads 9-12, which is also anticipated to be used to meet the requirements of these contracts. Please note that field assignments may change and can vary from season based on field conditions, scheduled field maintenance/projects, or any reason deemed necessary by the Parks and Recreation Department.</p><p>Successful proposers will demonstrate organizational stability, proven experience in managing athletic organizations, events or leagues, the ability to coordinate schedules with City staff, and a commitment to maintaining a positive, family-friendly environment.</p><p>Proposals will be evaluated based on the organization's leadership qualifications, program philosophy/approach, community benefit, organizations previous experience performance, and financial terms offered to the City. The resulting agreements will outline specific field use parameters, rental fees, scheduling priorities, insurance and safety requirements, maintenance responsibilities, and reporting expectations.</p>",
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  "created_at": "2026-01-12T12:18:21.787Z",
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    "name": "Parks and Recreation"
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      "name": "City of Apopka",
      "phone": "(407)703-1700",
      "state": "FL",
      "website": "https://www.apopka.net/",
      "zipCode": "32703",
      "address1": "120 E Main St.",
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  "financialId": "2026-A-275",
  "closeOutReason": "City Council waived procurement process and rejected contract for this bid.",
  "closedSubstatus": "other",
  "proposalDeadline": "2026-01-29T19:00:15.290Z",
  "releaseProjectDate": "2026-01-14T12:26:31.999Z"
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