Project Information

Bid Title

Outdoor Art Installation for the New Alachua County Fire Rescue Headquarters and Emergency Operations Center Building

Issuing Agency

Alachua County

Location

Florida

Published Date

Jan 15, 2026

Closing Date

Feb 18, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Project ID:

Title: Outdoor Art Installation for the New Alachua County Fire Rescue Headquarters and Emergency Operations Center Building

Addenda: 0

Release Date: 1/15/2026

Due Date: 2/18/2026

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Outdoor Art Installation for the New Alachua County Fire Rescue Headquarters and Emergency Operations Center Building

Request For Qualification

County Manager's Office (Administration)

05000 , 05043 , 05059 , 05069 , 05200 , 05276

Project ID: CTA 26-579-LC

Release Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026

· Due Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 2:00pm

Posted Thursday, January 15, 2026 9:12am

All dates & times in Eastern Time

Draft Response No Bid33 days, 17 hours, 32 minutes

Post Information

Posted At:Thu, Jan 15, 2026 9:12 AM
Sealed Bid Process:Yes (Bids Sealed / Pricing Sealed)
Private Bid:No

Overview

Summary

Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (hereinafter, the “County” or “Alachua County”) is seeking proposals from qualified individuals or entities (hereinafter, referred to as "Artist”) for the provision of a Fire Rescue themed Outdoor Art Installation for the New Alachua County Fire Rescue Headquarters and Emergency Operations Center Building , located at 1125 NE 8 Ave., Gainesville, FL.

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.

Alachua County Arts Council: The Arts Council of Alachua County (ACAC) serves as a resource for local artists and arts agencies, including all municipalities, throughout Alachua County. The Arts Council prepares applications for state and federal grants and re-grants eligible grants to local artists and local arts agencies. It prepares applications for eligible state and federal grants to provide enhanced resources for local artists and local arts agencies, and educates and advocates at the state and federal level on issues affecting the arts.

The mission of The Arts Council of Alachua County is “to enhance the quality of the visual environment in Alachua County, thereby ding to the quality of life and the level of citizen awareness of the importance of aesthetic experience in their everyday lives.”

Timeline

Solicitation Release Date:

January 15, 2026

Question Submission Deadline:

February 8, 2026, 12:01am

Solicitation Submission Deadline:

February 18, 2026, 2:00pm

The scheduled solicitation opening will occur via Teams 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 236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

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