Opportunity
Marion County #26-123
Lease and Development of Martel Closed Landfill for Recreational Venue in Marion County, FL
Posted
August 10, 2026
Respond By
September 10, 2026
Identifier
26-123
NAICS
237310, 541310, 237990, 531190
This opportunity invites qualified entities to transform the Martel Closed Landfill in Marion County, FL into a commercial recreational venue. - Government Buyer: - Marion County Solid Waste (local government agency) - Scope of Work: - Lease, design, construct, operate, and maintain a recreational facility on a closed landfill - Site development, ongoing operations, and maintenance responsibilities - Products/Services Requested: - General construction - Architectural services - Land development and planning - Housing consulting - Civil engineering - Real estate management - Land rental or lease - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Comprehensive documentation required (conflict of interest, vendor forms, insurance, licenses, subcontractor/supplier disclosures) - Evaluation based on financial return, development concept, experience, regulatory feasibility, and local business participation - Demonstration of regulatory compliance and local engagement - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation
Description
Marion County Solid Waste is seeking competitive sealed proposals from qualified entities to lease, design, construct, operate, and maintain a commercial recreational venue on the Martel Closed Landfill. The project involves the development of the closed landfill into a recreational venue. The solicitation includes requirements for submission of various forms and documentation, including conflict of interest statements, vendor information, insurance certificates, and licenses. The evaluation will consider financial return, development concept, experience and capability, regulatory feasibility, and local business participation.