26-016 - 26-016 RFP - CHILDCARE/AFTERCARE SERVICES

The City of Fort Walton Beach is seeking a qualified private provider to lease, staff, and operate a childcare and after‑care program located within the Preston Hood Athletic Complex. The provider must supply all equipment, curriculum, staffing, and administrative systems while the city supplies utilities, custodial, pest control, landscaping, and basic maintenance. The contract is a lump‑sum, electronic submission RFP with a deadline of early September 2026. This opportunity is ideal for firms experienced in early‑childhood education, facility management, and full‑service program operations. • Operate a 1,721‑sq‑ft facility (classroom, office, kitchen access, restrooms, fenced play area) • Provide all staffing, curriculum, equipment, and administrative support • City covers utilities and basic building services only; provider bears all program‑related costs • Submission is electronic, lump‑sum pricing; pre‑bid meeting recommended on August 12, 2026