Site work and new construction of a mixed-use development in Panama City, Florida. Working plans call for the construction of a manufacturing facility; and for site work for a laboratory facility.

The objective is to enable Florida State University to enter into a contract with a public-private partnership to design, build, and finance an advanced manufacturing and aerospace research facility to be located in Panama City, FL in support of FSU’s Institute for Strategic Partnerships, Innovation, Research & Education (InSPIRE). The facility will serve as state-of-the-art demonstration, testing, and evaluation infrastructure to support advanced research, development, workforce development, and training in the region. The partnership is expected to help accelerate technology innovation, foster new industry growth, and support high-skilled, high-wage employment opportunities in the Florida Panhandle region. The solicitation is issued as an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) for this scope. Deadline to submit questions in the Q&A Board 5:00 PM 3/17/2026