Construction of Eastside Bus Transfer Facility Service

The City of Gainesville, Florida, is seeking a qualified contractor to construct the Eastside Bus Transfer Facility. This new facility will serve as a public bus transfer station supporting daily transit operations, passenger services, and community functions. The project aims to develop a currently undeveloped greenfield site that already has access to existing utility infrastructure, driveway aprons, perimeter sidewalks, and stormwater infrastructure. The scope of work requires the construction of a cold-formed steel building containing administrative offices, staff support spaces, a training room, a community meeting room, public waiting areas, and all associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Site improvements include three covered bus canopies designed to accommodate approximately six bus pull-up locations, a park-and-ride lot with 62 parking spaces, and electric vehicle charging stations. The selected contractor must also install accessible pedestrian circulation paths, site lighting, landscaping, and complete all associated paving and grading improvements. Eligibility is strictly limited to onshore organizations based in the United States. While the facility itself is located in Gainesville, the agency specifies that performance of the work will be conducted offsite. The agency has not disclosed a set budget and is looking for cost proposals from interested bidders to establish the project funding. The agency will host a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting on June 15, 2026, to discuss the project requirements with interested parties. Bidders must submit all clarification questions regarding the solicitation no later than June 29, 2026. The evaluation will be based on the submitted proposals, though specific weighted evaluation criteria are not detailed in the initial announcement.