Rental of 26' moving truck from Gainesville, FL to move Laura Suthar from 4732 NW 53rd Ave…

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection awarded a contract valued at $624.65 to cover relocation expenses for a Resident Assistant Park Manager at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park in Micanopy, Florida. The contract, awarded on May 19, 2026, with a completion date of June 30, 2026, provides for the rental of a 26-foot moving truck from U-Haul Moving and Storage in Gainesville, Florida. The truck will be picked up on June 13, 2026, at 9:00 AM from the facility located at 4821 NW 6th Street in Gainesville and returned on June 28, 2026, at 9:00 AM to the U-Haul location at University of Florida (802 N. Main Street, Gainesville). The rental includes equipment such as furniture dollies, appliance dollies, furniture pads, and utility dollies, along with environmental fees and vehicle license recovery fees.

The contract further encompasses professional moving assistance through Florida Moving Pros, consisting of a two-person crew providing seven hours of loading and unloading services on June 13, 2026. The services facilitate the relocation of the employee from 4732 NW 53rd Avenue in Gainesville to Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park at 100 Savannah Boulevard in Micanopy, Florida. The contract is authorized under Section 112.061 of the Florida Statutes, which permits state agencies to reimburse employee relocation expenses when reassignment to new official headquarters is required. The total authorized limit for all associated costs, including potential additional mileage and rental protection fees, is $2,000.00.