Global Spectrum's Facilities Management Proposal

[Metro Jacksonville]

Global Spectrum's Facilities Management Proposal



Mayor Brown raised eyebrows a few weeks ago when his administration threatened to cancel the Jacksonville Jaguars stadium lease over what company (Spectacor Management Group or Global Spectrum) will manage Everbank Field and the city's other entertainment venues.  What remains to be discussed is what is best for Jacksonville when it comes to these company's proposals to manage our entertainment venues.  With this in mind, Metro Jacksonville has gained access to Global Spectrum's proposal and has decided to make it available for our readers.

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[carpnter]

I suspect that the complete proposal was not shared with you.
What was shared with you looks more like a response to a RFQ (Request for Qualifications) than it does a response to a RFP. 

[JaxBabe]

i think this sounds awesome!  i've been to Xfinity Live in Philly and it's a blast.  i hope the city gives this a good review 'cause it would be incredible if we could have something like that here!!

[sandbagger]

An open, fair proposal process will benefit everybody, and keep contract standards high.

[BridgeTroll]

I would be remiss to not say... Welcome... to our two newest posters! 

[bill]

AB is so close to Global Spectrum he should have recused himself from any negotiations.

[tufsu1]

AB is so close to Global Spectrum he should have recused himself from any negotiations.

and the Jags want SMG, so that is that

[JaxBabe]

Did anyone see CBS 47/Fox 30 News last night.  They did a really good job covering this story.  Explained a lot for me.  Here's the link if anyone wants to see it.

http://www.fox30jax.com/content/topstories/story/Contract-competition/d5aAY1i4s0q2_o00GlPQ-g.cspx

[carpnter]

I though the comment implying the Jags and Sharks backing SMG was political was interesting.  The Jags and Sharks are not political entities while the alleged relationship that Global Spectrum employees have with the mayor most definitely would be political.

[JaxBabe]

what alleged relationship are you talking about carpnter??

[comncense]

Though that may not be the actual proposal, I do like the idea of an additional entertainment complex in the Stadium District. One of the LIVE Entertainment Complexes would be great to have downtown. Hopefully whatever SMG proposes won't be just to keep the status quo of what they've been doing so far. I wonder why the Jags and the Sharks seem to be so in bed with SMG though. I understand people are resistant to change, but I would hope that there's something more than that.

[Rynjny]

Bay Street Live!!! that would be awesome....

[carpnter]

what alleged relationship are you talking about carpnter??

http://www.folioweekly.com/folio0508wkl007.php

[Tacachale]

SMG put hundreds of thousands of dollars into getting the Jags here, so it's no wonder they want SMG. SMG also played a big role in bringing arena football here. The contract is clearly going to them.

[copperfiend]

I though the comment implying the Jags and Sharks backing SMG was political was interesting.  The Jags and Sharks are not political entities while the alleged relationship that Global Spectrum employees have with the mayor most definitely would be political.

Read the link you just posted and it explains SMG had a relationship with Touchdown Jacksonville! prior to the city even having a football team.