Opportunity
Alachua County Opengov #ITB 27-550-LC
Alachua County Civil Sheriff’s Office Secure Office Buildout
Posted
October 14, 2026
Respond By
November 25, 2026
Identifier
ITB 27-550-LC
NAICS
236220, 238210, 238220, 238310, 238320, 238350, 238390, 238150
Alachua County is seeking a general contractor for a secure Civil Sheriff’s Office buildout in the New Court Complex Parking Garage in Gainesville, Florida. - Government buyer: Alachua County Board of County Commissioners, through Facilities Management, for the Alachua County Civil Sheriff’s Office. - Base scope: Lump-sum construction of approximately 2,926–3,000 square feet of office space, including a secure reception and entry, four private offices, open work area for five to seven employees, conference room for up to 16, break room, storage, IT closet, two restrooms, and deputies’ touchdown space for two to four stations. - Additive alternates: Section 083453.10 bullet-resistant doors and frames; Section 088853 Level 3 bullet-resistant security glazing; and Section 092900 bullet-resistant gypsum-board panels, including a Level 3 wall-panel designation P-5. - Named OEMs and manufacturers: Lennox HVAC; Greenheck exhaust fans and louvers; Hilti and Simpson anchors; Knauf, Owens-Corning, Schuller, and CertainTeed insulation; Sloan water closets; Kohler lavatories and faucets; Elkay water cooler and break-room sink; Fiat mop sink; Delta faucet; A.O. Smith water heater; HE Williams lighting; and Beghelli exit signs. Oatey is referenced as an equivalent for the ice-maker wall box. Finfrock is named for coordination of an exhaust-louver location. - Selected specified equipment: Lennox air handlers EL15KC1-060-230 (1) and EL15KC1-048-230 (1), with design-basis condensing units CBK45UHET-048 (R454B) (2); Greenheck SP-A90 exhaust fans (3), intake louver EVH-302-16x22 (1), and exhaust louver EVH-302-12x10 (1). Plumbing fixtures include Sloan WETS-4029 water closets (2), Kohler K-2005 lavatories (2), Elkay LZSTL8WSSK cooler (1), Fiat TSBC6000 mop sink (1), Elkay STLR3322L sink (1), and A.O. Smith DEL-30 water heater (1). - Notable requirements: At least five years of similar construction experience; bid security of at least 5% of the bid; performance and payment bonds at 100% of the contract price; and a 15% Small Business Enterprise participation goal. Contract documents also call for asbestos-free materials, insurance, 5% retainage, and compliance with the County minimum wage ordinance. - Award basis: Lowest responsive and responsible bidder, subject to County requirements. The available information does not state an estimated contract value.
Description
Alachua County is seeking bids for construction of approximately 3,000 square feet of new Civil Sheriff's Office space within the New Court Complex Parking Garage at 220 South Main Street in Gainesville, Florida. The planned space includes a secure reception and entry, private offices, an open office area, a conference room, break room, storage, an IT closet, restrooms, and deputies' touchdown stations. Work must follow the attached 100% Construction Documents and Specifications Manual, with additive alternates for bullet-resistant doors and frames, security glazing, and gypsum-board bullet-resistant panels. Bids are due November 25, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time, and bidders must submit electronically through the Alachua County Public Portal.