Public Private Partnership: FSU InSPIRE Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing Research Facility

Florida State University’s InSPIRE Institute seeks a public‑private partnership to design, build, and finance an advanced‑manufacturing and aerospace research facility in Panama City, FL. The immediate solicitation is an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) focusing on consulting, strategic planning, and professional services to shape the development, financing structure, and operational model of the facility. • Scope includes business‑management consulting, strategic planning, and other professional services to support the design, construction, and financing phases. • Commodity codes indicate services under business/management consulting (80101500), strategic planning (80101504), and other professional services (86130000). • Open to firms with expertise in large‑scale infrastructure consulting, public‑private partnership structuring, aerospace/advanced manufacturing sector knowledge, and workforce‑development planning. • Deadline for sealed proposals is June 4, 2026 3:00 PM EDT; no pre‑bid meeting or site visit is required. • Primary contact is Natalie Mize ([email protected], (850) 644‑3437).