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

Solicitation ITB 27-550-LC is an invitation for bids to provide all labor, materials, equipment, and apparatus for the construction of approximately 3,000 square feet of new office space for the Civil Sheriff's Office. The project is located at 220 South Main Street in Gainesville, Florida, within the New Court Complex Parking Garage. Bids must be submitted electronically by November 25, 2026, at 2:00 pm. The evaluation process considers bid price, performance time, and bidder qualifications, requiring firms to have been in formal existence and engaged in similar work for at least five years. A 5% bid price preference is available for eligible entities, and the county has established a 15% participation goal for Small Business Enterprises. The contract requires a bid bond of at least 5% of the bid amount, with full performance and payment bonds of 100% of the contract value required prior to starting work. Key compliance mandates include registration with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify System, adherence to the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, and compliance with Florida Statutes regarding government contracting and prompt payment. The contractor must employ a competent resident superintendent and maintain records for at least ten years following completion. Payment is processed via monthly invoicing in accordance with the Local Government Prompt Payment Act. The scope includes a base bid for 100% documents and three additive alternates for bullet-resistant doors, frames, glazing, and panels.