downtown_oc_area_buildings.pdf

This is a site map document depicting the downtown Gainesville area buildings owned by Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) in Alachua County, Florida that are subject to demolition and hazardous materials removal. The project encompasses nine structures: Carpenter Shop and Gas Storage, Warehouse, Electric Operation Offices, Water Department Admin, Waste Water Warehouse, Waste Water Admin, Field Services, Water Department Storage, Mobile Building, and Transformer Shop and Shed. The scope of work requires full asbestos abatement of all identified asbestos-containing materials (ACM), lead-based paint waste handling and disposal, removal and disposal of hazardous building components, complete demolition of structures to slab or subgrade level, and site stabilization with full backfill. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for January 9, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., with bid responses due by 5:00 p.m. on February 5, 2026, submitted via the GRU e-Procurement Portal. Award is expected within 60 calendar days of the bid due date.

Bidders must possess a Florida Asbestos Contractor License, EPA Lead Abatement Firm Certification, and HAZWOPER 40-hour training certification. The successful contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, permitting, and disposal documentation necessary for project completion while maintaining full regulatory compliance with EPA, OSHA, DEP, and Florida Department of Health requirements. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability and Contractor Pollution Liability coverage of $2,000,000 each, Asbestos Abatement Liability, and Umbrella Liability of $5,000,000. A bid bond of 5% and performance and payment bonds of 100% are required upon award. The pricing response form allows for individual building demolition costs or a comprehensive single-project alternative, indicating flexibility in scope and budget submission, though no specific contract value or set-aside designations were disclosed in the available documentation.