Opportunity
Wisconsin Vendornet Platform #15044-0-2026-BP
City of Madison Parks Seeks Input for Multi-Sport Athletic Complex Development
Posted
August 14, 2026
Respond By
November 06, 2026
Identifier
15044-0-2026-BP
NAICS
713940, 541310, 236220
The City of Madison Parks Department is seeking input from qualified vendors for the potential development of a year-round, multi-sport athletic complex at Northeast Park in Madison, Wisconsin. - Government Buyer: - City of Madison Parks Department (Madison, WI) - Project Scope: - Development, operation, and management of a multi-sport athletic complex - Facility to include both indoor and outdoor sports fields and courts - Capable of hosting tournaments and serving community recreational needs - Key Requirements: - Innovative solutions, especially public-private partnership models - Concepts that minimize taxpayer burden and require limited or no city capital/operating investment - Revenue generation to offset costs - Equitable public access and affordable use fees - Potential inclusion of affordable housing - Emphasis on ecological health, LEED-certified buildings, sustainable practices, and innovative stormwater management - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named (information-gathering stage) - Products/Services Requested: - Conceptual planning, design, construction, operation, and management services for the athletic complex - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Notable Requirements: - Proposals should address sustainability, affordability, and community benefit - Focus on minimizing city financial exposure and maximizing public access
Description
The City of Madison Parks is seeking information from qualified vendors regarding the development of a Northeast Park Athletic Complex. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to explore the feasibility of building a year-round multi-sport athletic complex with less burden on taxpayers, potentially through public-private partnerships. The complex is intended to include multiple indoor and outdoor sports fields and courts to accommodate tournament play and meet the recreational needs of Madison's growing population. The City seeks solutions that generate revenue to offset costs, require limited city capital or operating investment, and provide equitable public access. Additional desired outcomes include ecological health improvements, LEED certification, sustainable practices, and innovative stormwater management.