Horse Training Unit Stallion Horse Barn

The University of Florida is seeking competitive sealed bids to construct a new 48‑ft × 78‑ft stallion horse barn for its Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) Horse Training Unit. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive base‑bid price, with optional alternates for steel doors/windows, bathroom finish‑out, full electrical work, and pre‑engineered metal building construction. Bidders must be registered in the UF Bid Portal, provide extensive proof of corporate eligibility, past performance, insurance, bonding, and a mandatory pre‑bid site visit. Work must commence within ten days of a Notice to Proceed and be completed by March 31 2027. • Scope: New 48’ × 78’ barn, concrete footings, masonry walls, metal roof, utility connections, ADA‑compliant parking, and optional alternates. • Mandatory pre‑bid site visit on September 14 2026 (10:00 AM) at 1934 SW 63rd Ave, Gainesville, FL. • Submission deadline: October 14 2026 (3:00 PM EDT); sealed bids opened September 4 2026. • Requirements: Proof of corporate status, three similar projects, $1M/$2M GL insurance, $500K auto liability, workers’ comp, bonding (>$200k), subcontractor disclosures >$15k, and attestation of principal place of business.