Lease, Operation, and Management of Robert Strickland Shooting Range

The County of Volusia is soliciting proposals from qualified operators to lease, operate, and manage the Robert Strickland Shooting Range in Daytona Beach, FL. The County will retain ownership of the land and facilities while the selected operator assumes full responsibility for daily operations, staffing, programming, marketing, maintenance, and customer service under a five‑year initial term with possible renewals. The contract includes quarterly payments to the County and requires the operator to meet NRA safety standards, hold appropriate certifications, and submit detailed business, safety, and capital improvement plans. A non‑mandatory pre‑bid meeting is scheduled, and questions must be submitted by the end of September. • Location: 1180 Indian Lake Road, Daytona Beach, FL 32124 (10‑acre range) • Contract term: 5‑year initial term, with up to three 2‑year renewal options • Responsibilities: full range operations, staffing, marketing, maintenance, safety compliance, revenue management • Required certifications: NRA Range Safety Officer or equivalent, Certified Range Officer • Submission deadline: October 7 2026, 3:00 pm (electronic) • Pre‑bid meeting: September 23 2026, 10:00 am (non‑mandatory) • Payment: quarterly to County; operator retains revenue after agreed percentage/fees • Evaluation: best‑value based on qualifications, experience, financial plan, and proposed improvements.