Power_District_Property_Summary.pdf

This property summary document and related demolition solicitation concern a comprehensive hazardous materials removal and demolition project issued by Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) for multiple downtown structures in Gainesville, Florida, located in Alachua County. The project requires full asbestos abatement of all identified asbestos-containing materials, lead-based paint waste handling and disposal, removal of hazardous building components, complete demolition of structures to slab or subgrade level, and site stabilization across eight buildings totaling approximately 74,975 square feet of building area on a 17.21-acre property. The scope encompasses structures including the Waste Water Warehouse, Waste Water Administration building, Field Services facility, Electric Operation Offices, Carpenter Shop, Gas Storage, Water Department facilities, Mobile Building, and Transformer Shop. 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. Contract award is expected within 60 calendar days of the solicitation due date.

Bidders must possess a Florida Asbestos Contractor License, EPA Lead Abatement Firm Certification, and HAZWOPER 40-hour training credentials. The successful contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, permitting, and disposal documentation to ensure full regulatory compliance with EPA, OSHA, DEP, and Florida Department of Health requirements. Required insurance coverage includes Commercial General Liability ($2,000,000), Contractor Pollution Liability ($2,000,000), Asbestos Abatement Liability, and Umbrella Liability ($5,000,000). A bid bond of 5% and performance and payment bonds of 100% will be required upon award. Contractors will be evaluated based on responsiveness, responsibility, and lowest bid pricing. The pricing response form allows for individual building demolition costs and a comprehensive single-project alternative, suggesting potential flexibility in scope and budget. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were detailed in the contract documents.