Sidewalk Construction on SW 6th Place from SW 70th Terrace to SW 67th Terrace

This project consists of constructing a six (6) foot wide sidewalk on the north side of SW 6th Place between SW 70th Terrace and SW 67th Terrace in Gainesville, FL. This project will include the reconstruction of eight (8) driveways within the proposed sidewalk project area that have specific specifications as shown on the provided Bid Set Plans. The proposed sidewalk project will include tie-ins to existing intersections and sidewalks that will require the construction of ADA ramps with detectable warnings in accordance with FDOT requirements. This will also include extending curb and gutter systems from SW 6th Place to SW 67th Terrace. All designs and construction will be in accordance with FDOT requirements and Alachua County Technical and Non-Technical Specifications as provided in this bid packet.

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.