INVITATION TO BID

Notice is hereby given that the City of Gainesville, Florida will receive electronic submittals for "Sweetwater Recreational Trail Phase 2 (Sweetwater Wetlands Park to Sweetwater Preserve)", ITB #WSPP-270004-SM, October 14, 2026.

A Non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at Sweetwater Wetlands Park at 325 SW Williston Road, Gainesville, FL 32601 on October 27, 2026 at 9AM.

Only responses (in pdf format), uploaded electronically to DemandStar, before 3:00 p.m. (local time) on November 12, 2026 will be accepted. This platform does not accept late submittals.

The solicitation will be publicly opened within DemandStar via a Zoom meeting, refer to Section 3. of bid. Zoom link https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5838077684?pwd=qkY8UyYvvPTegcNUKsxdpLMaYOvyU1.1&omn=8521639354

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The City utilizes DemandStar.com to perform bid notification and document fulfillment, and e-bidding. Interested bidders may download our solicitations for free, but you must register with DemandStar.com (www.demandstar.com). For additional information please contact the Procurement and Contracts Management Division at (352) 334-5021.

Pursuant to the City's Procurement Administrative Guidelines, B. The Bid Process, 7. Prohibition of Lobbying in Procurement Matters, the Cone of Silence period is in effect until the contract is awarded (including City Commission approval, if required). "Violation of this provision shall result in disqualification..."

The City of Gainesville reserves the right to reject any and all electronic submittals received in response to the solicitation as determined to be in the best interest of the City of Gainesville.

Sheri Manning, Procurement Specialist 2

Office of Procurement and Contracts Management

October 7, 2026