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National · DemandStar · Bradenton, FL

NONPROFIT OPERATOR SERVICES FOR VALOR COMMONS

Due Aug 28, 2026·30 days left·General ConstructionView official posting ↗
Issuing agency
Manatee County - Purchasing Division
Method
Request for Proposals
PIN
RFP-26-TA006518AF-0-2026/AF
Location
Bradenton, FL
Posted
Jul 9, 2026
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Description

Manatee County Government is soliciting proposals from experienced and qualified firms or organizations capable of serving as the Operator for Valor Commons, including the coordination, operation, activation, service integration, stewardship, and long-term sustainability of the campus in a manner that is veteran-centered, publicly accountable, and consistent with the County’s vision for Valor Commons as a long-term public asset.

Bid #: 26-TA006518AF · RFP - Request for Proposals · FY 2026 · Bid writer: Ashley Forrest · County: Manatee County

Documents (1): 26-TA006518AF Request for Proposal.pdf — download at https://www.demandstar.com/app/limited/bids/541939/details

Contact

Name
Ashley Forrest
Phone
(941) 749-3014
Address
Bradenton, FL
Full source recordfrom DemandStar
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Bid Id
541939
State
FL
Agency
Manatee County - Purchasing Division
County
Manatee County
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Bid Name
NONPROFIT OPERATOR SERVICES FOR VALOR COMMONS
Due Date
Aug 28, 2026
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Bid Identifier
RFP-26-TA006518AF-0-2026/AF
Broad Cast Date
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Bid ID
541939
County
Manatee County
Bid Name
NONPROFIT OPERATOR SERVICES FOR VALOR COMMONS
Bid Type
RFP
Due Date
Aug 28, 2026
E Bidding
No
Filtered
No
Member ID
10141
Account ID
2458700
Bid County
Manatee County
Bid Number
26-TA006518AF
Bid Writer
Ashley Forrest
Agency Name
Manatee County - Purchasing Division
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Fiscal Year
2026
Bid Open Date
Aug 28, 2026
Scope Of Work
Manatee County Government is soliciting proposals from experienced and qualified firms or organizations capable of serving as the Operator for Valor Commons, including the coordination, operation, activation, service integration, stewardship, and long-term sustainability of the campus in a manner that is veteran-centered, publicly accountable, and consistent with the County’s vision for Valor Commons as a long-term public asset.
Bid Identifier
RFP-26-TA006518AF-0-2026/AF
Bid Status Text
None
Broadcast Date
Jul 9, 2026
Distributed By
DemandStar
Is External Bid
No
Plan Blue Print
None
Bid Amt Optional
No
Show Planholders
Yes
Bid External Status
Active
Bid Sequence Number
0
Distribution Notes
None
Bid Type Description
RFP - Request for Proposals
Bid Writer Account ID
2458700
Can Show Planholders
Yes
Distribution Method
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Bid ID
541939
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309497104
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26-TA006518AF Request for Proposal.pdf
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Modified Date
Jul 9, 2026
Original File Name
26-TA006518AF Request for Proposal.pdf
Require Conversion
No
Categorized By
llm-nc

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