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Acquisition, Ownership, Operation, Maintenance and Transfer of Cross Creek Water and Wastewater Systems

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Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) 2026-081State & Local

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Gainesville Regional Utilities is soliciting proposals through Invitation to Negotiate 2026-081 for the acquisition, ownership, operation, and maintenance of the Cross Creek Mobile Home Park water and wastewater utility systems located in Hawthorne, Florida. The objective is to identify a qualified entity, such as a utility operator, authority, or special district authorized to operate in Florida, to ensure the continued delivery of safe and reliable utility services. The scope of work includes the full transfer of operational responsibility, regulatory compliance, and the management of all associated assets and customer service duties. The selection process is based on the greatest overall value to the utility and its customers, rather than the highest purchase price. Evaluation criteria include economic considerations, which are weighted at 35 points, as well as the proposed transaction structure, risk allocation, and the respondent's operational and financial capacity. Proposals must be submitted via the OpenGov portal by November 3, 2026, at 2:00pm EST, and must adhere to a strict 34-page limit. Required submissions include a transition plan, evidence of financial capacity, and documentation of utility operations experience. The process includes a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting on September 21, 2026, at the facility site.

General Info

Gainesville Regional Utilities seeks a qualified operator for Cross Creek's water and wastewater systems.

Agency

Florida → DO NOT USE Water/Wastewater

NAICS

N/A

Place of Performance

FL, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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Attachment B - Water Treatment Facilities

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Attachment C - Wastewater Facilities

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Attachment D - Permits and Water Well Construction Permit 147437-1

PDF, High priority: read this first67 pages · permit
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ITN 2026081 - Cross Creek Water and Wastewater Systems

PDF, High priority: read this first27 pages · itn
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2026-081 Cross Creek Attachment H General Terms and Conditions

DOCX, Low priority17 pages · contract-document
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Attachment A - Water and Wastewater Facilities and Service Area

PDF, Low priority2 pages · attachment
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Attachment E - Environmental Law Compliance

PDF, Low priority51 pages · supporting-document
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Attachment F – Cross Creek MHP Metered Water Consumption (2023-2026)

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Attachment G: Real Property Encroachments

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Attachment H - GRU Terms and Conditions

PDF, Low priority20 pages · contract-document
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Cross Creek Water and Wastewater Systems Pre-Proposal Meeting Agenda

DOCX, Low priorityindustry-day
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ITN# 2026-081 Cross Creek Meeting Sign-in Sheet

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Organization & Contact Information

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AgencyFlorida → DO NOT USE Water/Wastewater
Contacts2 people available
OfficeGainesville, FL, 32601, USA
Organization / AgencyFlorida → DO NOT USE Water/Wastewater
Office AddressGainesville, FL, 32601, USA
Contacts
Derek PerryUtilities Attorney
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+1 (555) 000-0000
Annie VelezProcurement Specialist III
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+1 (555) 000-0000

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Full Description

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Gainesville Regional Utilities ("GRU"), a municipal utility owned by the City of Gainesville, Florida, and governed by the Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority ("GRUA"), is soliciting proposals from qualified utility operators, utility authorities, investor-owned utilities, special districts, and other entities legally authorized to own and operate water and wastewater utility systems within the State of Florida. The purpose of this Invitation to Negotiate ("ITN") is to identify and negotiate with one or more qualified Respondents for the acquisition, ownership, operation, maintenance, repair, replacement, regulatory compliance, and customer service responsibilities associated with the Cross Creek Mobile Home Park water and wastewater utility systems ("Cross Creek Systems"). Through this competitive negotiation process, GRU seeks to identify the proposal that provides the greatest overall value and best long-term solution for the Cross Creek Systems, while ensuring reliable utility service, regulatory compliance, operational sustainability, and protection of customer interests. GRU reserves the right to negotiate all aspects of the proposed transaction, including alternative transaction structures, terms, and conditions. Accordingly, GRU is not obligated to select the proposal offering the highest purchase price or financial consideration but may instead award to the Respondent whose proposal is determined to be in the best interest of GRU and the customers served by the Cross Creek Systems.
Official Notice #1: Non-Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting: Non-Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting Monday September 21, 2026 @ 9:30am Location: Cross Creek Mobile Home Park, SE 174 th Place and State Road 325 in Hawthorne, FL, Coordinates 29.49324° N, 82.17121° W Below is the meeting point marked by the red arrow.
Official Notice #2: Pre-Proposal Meeting Agenda and Sign-In Sheet: Attachments: 2026-081_Cross_Creek_Pre-Proposal_Meeting_Agenda_FINAL.docx, 2026-081_Cross_Creek_Meeting_Sign_in_Sheet.xls
Official Notice #3: Pre-Proposal Meeting Wastewater Systems Pictures: Attachments: c4671851-babd-490e-b34b-01df2590f936.webp, ed078a3a-2a3a-4138-874c-ecde32ebcf6c.webp, 42d8f473-b70f-4674-8c2c-bdfe12666cbf.webp, 1f144c9a-701f-4a29-857f-28fd52f2e392.webp, 3720b478-caf3-4b7d-9aec-6b3d36f4c83a.webp, 1ce73cf8-7640-40a1-a4ed-d3492c68ee1d.webp, 6605c9a4-8c41-4800-8fef-0efa53d410a9.webp, 16abfd34-f145-49c2-a6e2-a577b5db0ee7.webp, a44714e6-d8ae-4ce3-ae58-2c564e0d59cf.webp, 322874a6-3287-45c0-96bc-a5621ecbfc8b.webp
Official Notice #4: Pre-Proposal Meeting Water System Pictures: Attachments: feaa4df7-1e9d-424d-b38a-1644a7b9819a.webp, 1a66cded-fc41-4d49-8d08-696852702394.webp, 22c8236a-2ab9-4b60-b631-66ac0cadd45a.webp, d3cfbf63-c3bf-40fc-a8e7-a20ca2321ca1.webp, 4311ec2f-51d1-4049-81d5-a460e3df0452.webp, b3f87ca0-a0f5-4f3f-a382-659e8e1c5cbd.webp, 074dc06b-df69-4581-b375-9d5cb5d732ea.webp, 532b7122-2534-4882-8b20-808087745734.webp, cb39d44c-8e70-4711-be26-7c9faec21bf7.webp
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