University of Florida, College of Nursing

The University of Florida's Office of Real Estate, on behalf of its College of Nursing, is soliciting proposals through Invitation to Negotiate ITN2026-105 to lease approximately 20,000 to 25,000 contiguous rentable square feet of commercial space in Alachua County, Florida. Written questions are due November 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., and sealed proposals are due November 19, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at the Office of Real Estate. The source names no set-aside, preference, or local-vendor requirement.

The space must support teaching, laboratory simulations, general office, and administrative functions. The specified layout includes a lobby, ten standard offices, ten classrooms, two to three laboratories, collaborative spaces, a conference room, a kitchen or break room, restrooms, storage closets, and support rooms. Locations within the area shown in Exhibit C are required, and proposals outside that area will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Occupancy is desired by Q4 2026. The landlord must complete all initial improvements at its sole expense before occupancy and maintain structural elements, building systems, the roof, parking areas, and landscaping. Utilities, janitorial services, and pest control are included in base rent. The tenant requires weekday access from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with frequent after-hours and weekend access.

The University's preferred term is an initial five years with two two-year renewal options, with renewal notice due 60 days before expiration. The lease is governed by Florida law and includes termination for lack of state funding under Florida Statutes Section 255.2502. No security deposit is required. Proposals must state usable and rentable square footage under BOMA standards, full-service rent per square foot with itemized services, operating expense estimates and any proposed caps, parking capacity and cost, after-hours HVAC costs, and signage allowances. Proposals may not be withdrawn within 45 days after the submission deadline.

Award decisions weigh the landlord's ability to perform, including financial strength, experience, staff expertise, financial terms and value-added propositions, lease flexibility, past performance, and willingness to accept University of Florida terms and conditions. The source states no weighting. The University reserves the right to negotiate with any vendor, reject any proposal, or award to an alternative vendor if performance issues arise.