Animal Adoption Trailer

We’re building a single, purpose-built Adoption/Rescue Trailer for the Alachua County Animal Resources department. This mobile unit will travel to communities across our area, providing a safe, comfortable space for animals and an efficient setup for staff and partners to meet potential adopters. The goal is to make it easier to move homeless pets from shelters to loving homes, with strong attention to sanitation, climate control, and reliable utilities that hold up under outreach events and rescue operations.

We’re looking for skilled vendors with solid experience in trailer fabrication and turnkey buildouts who can deliver a durable, compliant asset on time and within budget. Proposals should show thoughtful design, quality materials, safety and warranty coverage, and a clear plan for project management, weight/dimension control, and post-delivery support. This trailer will be a community-facing asset that broadens the department’s outreach and helps increase adoptions while upholding high standards of animal welfare.

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.