Palm Harbor Golf Course: Operational Models, Capital Investment Strategies, And Partnership Concepts

Background
The City of Palm Coast is seeking non-binding information from experienced golf course operators, hospitality providers, and public-private partnership entities regarding potential long-term operational, capital reinvestment, and revenue-enhancement concepts for Palm Harbor Golf Club.

The City aims to preserve resident affordability while exploring approaches that may reduce long-term subsidy exposure, improve operating performance, and extend the useful life of this public asset. Palm Harbor Golf Club is a City-owned, 18-hole municipal golf course that has undergone significant public reinvestment and remains competitively positioned within the regional golf market.

Work Details
The RFI seeks industry insight and conceptual approaches related to:
1. Operation and maintenance of Palm Harbor Golf Club.
2. Capital improvement strategies.
3. Potential partnership structures.
4. Revenue enhancement concepts beyond traditional golf play, including events and clubhouse utilization.
5. Innovative improvements and technology upgrades.
6. Models considered include Full-Service Management Agreement, Long-Term Operating Lease, Hybrid Management–Lease Agreement, and Public–Private Partnership with Defined Capital Commitments.

Period of Performance
The information gathering process is ongoing with a proposal deadline set for February 27, 2026.

Place of Performance
Palm Harbor Golf Club located in Palm Coast, Florida.

Bidder Requirements
Respondents should demonstrate proven qualifications and experience in managing municipal golf courses or similar facilities.

They must also provide strategies for maintaining resident pricing protections, high maintenance standards, capital investment frameworks, community benefit strategies, and innovative modernization concepts.