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The Florida Department of Transportation on Wednesday reissued the request for qualifications for a lease of Alligator Alley.

Officials expected to issue the new request this week, following a June 20 announcement that the department would start the process over for procuring interest in a 50- to 75-year lease of the Naples to Fort Lauderdale toll road.

“FDOT is seeking a private partner that is both experienced in operating and maintaining large toll roads under a concession approach and that is willing to share risks,” stated a release from DOT announcing the new request for qualifications. “The successful proposer must have proven ability to arrange and close financing on favorable terms, as well as a demonstrated skill in managing and operating toll roads on behalf of public sector owners.”

Eight teams submitted statements of qualifications in response to the first request, issued the week of May 5. The new deadline for statements is July 23.