Construction of Alachua County Land Conservation Complex

Alachua County Board of County Commissioners is requesting bids for construction of a new Land Conservation Administration complex in Gainesville, Florida under ITB 26-602-LC, with bids due July 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid site visit on June 26, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. The County has adopted a 15% Small Business Enterprise participation goal and offers a 5% bid price preference for certified SBE vendors or a 3% preference for non-SBE bidders utilizing certified SBEs for at least 15% of the contract value. A separate 5% local preference applies to vendors with a physical business address in Alachua County for at least twelve months prior to solicitation.

The scope encompasses construction of an administration building with office areas, conference rooms, and support spaces; a warehouse and shop area with pre-engineered pole barns and metal storage buildings; mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems; site preparation, grading, internal drives, and parking; utility connections; and a pedestrian beacon along NW 43rd Street. All materials must be new; used, reconditioned, or obsolete parts are not acceptable. The facility is located at 8191 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville.

Substantial completion is required within 270 calendar days with liquidated damages of $250 per day for delays; final completion is due within 30 days thereafter with damages of $150 per day. Bidders must demonstrate at least five years of construction experience in the same or similar scope and hold adequate licenses and permits. Alachua County Minimum Wage requirements apply: $18.50 per hour with health benefits or $20.50 per hour without. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability ($1 million per occurrence), Automobile Liability ($1 million combined single limit), Workers Compensation at statutory limits, and Builder's Risk equal to 100% of project completion value. Bid bonds of 5% of the base bid and performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract price are required. The anticipated award and pre-construction conference occur approximately two weeks after bid opening, with Notice-to-Proceed to follow. Questions are due July 12, 2026 at 12:00 a.m. Contact Leira Cruz Caliz, Procurement Agent III, at lcruzcaliz@alachuacounty.us or (352) 337-6268.