Public Private Partnership Opportunity for Sports Venue

Alachua County has received an unsolicited proposal submitted under the provisions of Section 265.055, Florida Statutes, Public-Private Partnerships, for the design, finance, construction, operation and maintenance of a regional indoor sporting event venue. The County has been interested in and researching the possibilities for such a venue to benefit the community and increase sports related tourism in the area. For general background information, see the following reports (attached) by Victus Advisors, a consultant engaged by the County for this research: • Market Demand Study & Site Options Analysis for a New Multi-Purpose Event Center in Alachua County (January 14, 2019). • Updated Site Options Analysis for a New Multi-Purpose Sports & Events Center in Alachua County (draft June 10, 2019). • Business Planning, Operations Analysis & Economic Impact Analysis for a New Sports Events Center at Celebration Pointe (September 18, 2019). Alachua County’s vision of the venue includes space for an indoor track and field facility with the capability of accommodating various other indoor sporting tournaments, such as volleyball and basketball. The facility shall meet NCAA requirements for applicable events. The facility should also be able to house other community and regionally significant events, including but not limited to trade shows, floor shows, and concerts. The goal is to have a facility that is active and used as many days of the year as possible. Continued and ongoing utilization is a priority. As part of the research for such a facility, Alachua County has found the potential for greatest regional success of the facility is dependent on proximity to commercial, restaurant and hotel development. The interaction of the facility with these support land-use is vital to a successful facility, providing convenience and activity options for those attending events at the venue. Having a facility that achieves this interaction between the venue and the support facility while minimizing travel between attractions meets the goal and objectives of the community. Consistent with Section 255.065, Florida Statutes, Public-Private Partnerships, Alachua County has determined that the unsolicited proposal for a sports venue is sufficient for consideration on a preliminary basis and as such will accept competing proposals for such a facility. No final decision has been made relative to accepting this or any proposal for this project.

Division 01 -	General Requirements, Construction Facilities.
Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming, Concrete Accessories, Cast-in-Place Concrete, Precast Concrete.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection.
Division 08 -	Openings.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Painting.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Site Clearing, Earth Moving.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Athletic and Recreational Surfacing, Fences and Gates.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Water Utilities.