Seeks proposals to redevelop and lease and/or purchase a property with an approx. 7,500 sf building known as “Old Fire Station 2”. The City owns the project site and is seeking a concept for this location that will complement and enhance the existing residential uses and redevelop the station and/or area as an asset for the enjoyment of the community. Redevelopment of the site must include a plan for stormwater management and parking.
The project will consist of the renovation and modification of the Environmental Services Central Laboratory. Work includes, but is not limited to, providing a temporary laboratory trailer for use on-site; preparing temporary laboratory spaces within the building and placing them into operation; relocating existing laboratory equipment to the temporary laboratory spaces and returning it to the renovated laboratory upon completion of the Work; and providing all associated architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, painting, coating, flooring, site, and related work, together with mobilization, demobilization, removal of the temporary laboratory trailer, site restoration, grassing, bonds, insurance, and all appurtenances necessary for completion of the Project.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
124475
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
764
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
49,221
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
74 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
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ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
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Sole Source:If sale is less than $50,000, use sole source.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Gainesville
Gainesville City Council Work Session Minutes
Date: Oct 15, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting featured a tourism update covering social media growth, tax performance, upcoming hotel openings, and recent local filming activities. The City Manager provided a legislative update regarding strategic priorities such as tax relief, water quality, and infrastructure funding. Key resolutions discussed included property acquisition for the Highlands to Islands Trail project, funding for the Tempo Hotel via the Tax Allocation District, and an amendment to existing TAD funding. Additionally, the Council addressed the reappointment of non-profit foundation members, authorized a collateral assignment for the Solis Phase II project, and corrected a numbering error in the Unified Land Development Code. An executive session was conducted to discuss real estate matters.
Gainesville Planning and Appeals Board Minutes of Meeting
Date: Mar 10, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board addressed two primary rezoning requests. The first request concerning a property at 1141 Park Street, NE, was tabled for a future meeting. The second request involved consolidating parcels at 920 Purina Drive, SE to facilitate existing light industrial uses, which was granted conditional approval subject to specific restrictions on prohibited business types and requirements for outdoor storage screening.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Gainesville.
Where does the City of Gainesville post bids and RFPs?
The City of Gainesville posts Invitations to Bid, Requests for Proposals, Requests for Qualifications, and bid results on its Purchasing & Bid Opportunities portal at https://www.gainesville.org/194/Purchasing-Bid-Opportunities and lists current solicitations at https://www.gainesville.org/bids.aspx.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Gainesville?
Vendors register with the City of Gainesville by completing the official Vendor Packet and submitting it with an IRS Form W-9 and a Certificate of Insurance via mail or email; the packet requires Georgia Secretary of State registration (or a local business license for sole proprietors) and a signed Contractor Affidavit under O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91(b)(1).
Does the City of Gainesville use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
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Gainesville City Council Work Session
Date: Mar 12, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The work session featured budget presentations from the Elachee Nature Science Center regarding funding requests and community initiatives. Discussion items included upcoming zoning and annexation requests for a future council meeting, a property acquisition resolution for park development, and appointments to the Parks & Recreation Foundation Board. The session included an executive session to address real estate and legal matters, a facility tour of the local airport, and comprehensive departmental presentations covering tourism, community and economic development, and public works infrastructure.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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The City of Gainesville may participate in existing State of Georgia contracts and can use Georgia Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) contract vehicles for piggyback or cooperative purchases, as noted on the City's Purchasing & Bid Opportunities page and Georgia procurement guidance.
What procurement requirements does the City of Gainesville publish for vendors?
The City of Gainesville requires vendors to provide specified insurance coverages and enrollment documents before work begins. Required items include a Certificate of Insurance (general liability $2,000,000; workers' compensation statutory plus employer's liability $1,000,000; auto liability $1,000,000 if used; professional liability $1,000,000), an IRS W-9, proof of Georgia Secretary of State registration (or local license), and a signed Contractor Affidavit under O.C.G.A. §13-10-91(b)(1).
