This contract is for the development and operation of the Steelfield Shooting Range in Bay County, Florida. The range will provide a safe facility for youth, families, and other recreational users to participate in shooting sports related activities. The contract is between the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and Bay County, Florida. The FWC will provide engineered plans for the approval and construction of the main structures and facilities used at the range, while Bay County will provide the property and construction of entrance roads and interior roads associated with the range. The contract has a term of 50 years and may be terminated by either party with 90 days' written notice. Key aspects of the contract include:
• Development of a business plan for the range
• Construction of a 100 yard small bore rifle range and a 50 foot pistol range
• Provision of sporting clays machines and courses
• Operation and management of the range by the FWC
• Maintenance of necessary ingress and egress of traffic to the range
• Compliance with FDEP regulations for the management of the landfill