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Lease and configuration of studio and collaboration space for University of Florida GradHaus

The University of Florida is seeking a landlord to lease and configure space for the College of the Arts’ GradHaus program in Gainesville. - Buyer: University of Florida Board of Trustees, through the Office of Real Estate, for the College of the Arts’ GradHaus (Graduate Research in Art Development). - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturers, brands, or specific landlords are named. The requested service is a lease from a yet-to-be-selected landlord. - Space requested: Approximately 6,500–8,500 usable square feet, preferably within two miles of the center of the University’s main campus. Desired occupancy is in 2028. - 25 partitioned design studios, approximately 100–200 square feet each. - Two administrative or advanced-skill offices, approximately 180–250 square feet each. - An approximately 1,000-square-foot open student lecture and gathering area for 8–10 people. - An industrial sink and wash area with plumbing, an eyewash station, a 300–400-square-foot break area, a 100–150-square-foot storage room, and two accessible restrooms. - Notable property requirements: Easy-care flooring, industrial-level ventilation, and the ability to store flammable materials in a safety cabinet. A roll-up loading door or dock and adequate site access are required. At least 15 parking spaces are needed, with 25 preferred; parking may be allocated and nonexclusive. After-hours and weekend access is required, with 24/7 access preferred. - Lease terms: The University prefers a five-year initial term with two two-year renewal options. The sample lease indicates utilities, janitorial service, property taxes, and property insurance are included in base rent; specific rent and property details are not provided. - Estimated value: No rent is stated. The range below is a rough planning estimate for a five-to-nine-year lease of the requested size and is not a quoted or disclosed contract value.

Description

The University of Florida is seeking proposals to lease space for the College of the Arts’ GradHaus graduate research and artistic practice program. The proposed space should provide approximately 6,500–8,500 usable square feet, preferably within two miles of the center of the UF main campus, for art studios, collaboration, and meeting space. Requirements include 25 partitioned studio spaces, offices, student gathering space, an industrial sink and ventilation, accessible restrooms, and parking; a roll-up loading door or dock and after-hours and weekend access are also needed. Occupancy is desired by May 1, 2028.

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