Active SLED Opportunity · FLORIDA · GAINSE VILLE
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The City of Gainesville seeks a contractor for federally funded bus stop improvements including sidewalks, concrete pads, and signage. The project requires ADA compliance and has a strict budget. Key dates include a pre-proposal meeting on June 29, 2026, and proposal due by July 27, 2026.
The City of Gainesville (hereafter "City") is seeking a Contractor to newly construct, replace, install, or relocate sidewalks, pads, signage and other items as shown and described in the Construction Plans and documents referenced herein at specific locations within the City of Gainesville and/or Alachua County. The work sites may be located on streets, highways, City or County property, and within approved easements on private property.
City's Regional Transit System implemented a bus stop improvement program. The work related to improving RTS bus stops shall include constructing concrete pads with varying dimensions for: ADA compliant landing pads; bench waiting pads; bus shelter pads; bicycle racks; and accessible connections to sidewalks, pedestrian paths, and streets.
This project is federally funded and has a set budget that cannot be exceeded (refer to Article 2 Scope of Work, pages C-6 and C-7). Submittals exceeding the stated construction budget amounts will not be considered for award.
*NOTE: Download the bid document, which includes Plan Packages 1 -5 and optional Packages 6-10, from the Downloads/Attachments tab.
Gainesville is the largest city and also the county seat of Alachua County. It serves as the cultural, educational and commercial center for the north central Florida region.
The city provides a full range of municipal services, including police and fire protection; comprehensive land use planning and zoning services; code enforcement and neighborhood improvement; streets and drainage construction and maintenance; traffic engineering services; refuse and recycling services through a franchised operator; recreation and parks; cultural and nature services; and necessary administrative services to support these activities. Additionally, the city owns a regional transit system, a municipal airport, a 72-par championship golf course and a utility.
Gainesville is home to Florida's largest and oldest university, and is one of the State’s centers for education, medicine, cultural events and athletics. The University of Florida and UF Health Hospital at UF are the leading employers in Gainesville and provide jobs for many residents of surrounding counties. Known for its preservation of historic buildings and the beauty of its natural surroundings, Gainesville's numerous parks, museums and lakes provide entertainment to thousands of visitors. Because of its beautiful landscape and urban "forest," Gainesville is one of the most attractive cities in Florida.
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Note, bidder does not need to upload the entire bid document, only the completed and signed required forms, including a pdf copy of Bid Bond.
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SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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