Project Information

Bid Title

Annual Nature and Culture Destination Enhancement Grant

Issuing Agency

Alachua County

Location

Florida

Published Date

Jul 22, 2026

Closing Date

Aug 26, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Project ID:

Title: Annual Nature and Culture Destination Enhancement Grant

Addenda: 0

Release Date: 7/22/2026

Due Date: 8/26/2026

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Annual Nature and Culture Destination Enhancement Grant

Request For Application

Tourism & Economic Development

Project ID: RFA 27-98-PM

Release Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026

· Due Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 2:00pm

Posted Wednesday, July 22, 2026 1:44pm

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Post Information

Posted At:Wed, Jul 22, 2026 1:44 PM
Sealed Bid Process:Yes (Bids Sealed / Pricing Sealed)
Private Bid:No

Overview

Summary

In order to support and enhance Alachua County as a culturally interesting and vibrant destination, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners has allocated a portion of the Tourist Development Tax revenue to aid in the operations and promotions of arts, cultural, and nature events that have, as one of their main purposes, the attraction of tourists as evidenced by the promotion of the event to tourists.

Use of Tourist Development Tax Revenue are set by the state under the Local Option Tourist Development Act, F.S. 125.0104. An eligible event is one that its main purpose for the attraction of tourists as evidenced by the promotion of the activity or event to tourists. A tourist is a person who participates in trade or recreation activities outside of the county of his or her residence, or who rents transient accommodations as provided in the Act.

The total estimated award amount for the Fiscal Year 2027 Grant is $1,500,000.00

Background

Location: Alachua County is located in North Central Florida. The County government seat is situated in Gainesville. Gainesville is located 70 miles southwest of Jacksonville, 129 miles southeast of Tallahassee, 140 miles northeast of Tampa - St. Petersburg and 109 miles northwest of Orlando. Alachua County has a population of over 250,000 and a regional airport. The County itself consists of a total area of 969 square miles.

Form of Government: Alachua County is governed by a Board of five (5) elected County Commissioners and operates under the established County Manager Charter form of government. In addition to the five County Commissioners, there are five elected Constitutional Officers: Supervisor of Elections, Sheriff, Clerk of the Court, Tax Collector, and the Property Appraiser. The Alachua County Attorney also reports to the Board.

Timeline

Solicitation Release Date:

July 22, 2026

Pre-Solicitation Meeting (Non-Mandatory):

August 5, 2026, 10:00am

Grace Knight Conference Room, Second Floor, Alachua County Administration Building, 12 SE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL 32601.

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If you have a disability and need an accommodation in order to participate, please contact the Alachua County ADA Coordinator at ADA@alachuacounty.us or Equal Opportunity Office at 352-374-5275 at least 7 business days prior to the event. If you are unable to notify the Office prior to the event, please inform an Alachua County employee that you need assistance. TDD/TTY users, please call 711 (Florida Relay Service).

Question Submission Deadline:

August 16, 2026, 12:01am

Solicitation Submission Deadline:

August 26, 2026, 2:00pm

The scheduled solicitation opening will occur via Zoom during a public meeting; the information to join is provided below. Attendance (live viewing) of the proposals opening is not required.

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If you have a disability and need an accommodation in order to participate, please contact the Alachua County ADA Coordinator at ADA@alachuacounty.us or Equal Opportunity Office at 352-374-5275 at least 7 business days prior to the event. If you are unable to notify the Office prior to the event, please inform an Alachua County employee that you need assistance. TDD/TTY users, please call 711 (Florida Relay Service).

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

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