Alachua County Civil Sheriff New Office Buildout at the New Court Complex Parking Garage

Alachua County is requesting bids for construction of a new Civil Sheriff's Office within the New Court Complex Parking Garage at 220 South Main Street in Gainesville, Florida under ITB 27-550-LC, with bids due November 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The County has adopted a 15% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal and offers a bid price preference to certified SBEs or bidders meeting the 15% SBE subcontractor participation threshold, as well as a 5% bid price preference to bidders headquartered in Alachua County for at least twelve months prior to the ITB.

The scope comprises approximately 3,000 square feet of new office space including secure reception and entry, four private offices, open office area for five to seven employees, conference room for up to sixteen people, break room, storage for office supplies, IT closet, water cooler with bottle filler, two restrooms, and deputies' touch-down space with two to four stations. The ITB includes a single lump sum base bid line item for complete 100% bid documents with three additive alternates: bullet-resistant doors and frames, security glazing, and bullet-resistant panels.

The contractor must achieve substantial completion within 150 days of the Notice to Proceed with liquidated damages of $250 per day, and final completion within 30 days thereafter with liquidated damages of $150 per day. Contract award is anticipated within 120 days of bid opening, with pre-construction conference and Notice to Proceed occurring approximately two weeks after award. The successful bidder must provide a Performance and Payment Bond equal to 100% of the bid price and submit a bid bond equal to at least 5% of the bid amount. Type A insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability with $1,000,000 limits and Workers Compensation at statutory limits. Questions are due November 15, 2026. Bidders must be registered with the Florida Department of State and submit bids electronically via Alachua County's procurement portal.