Alachua County bids, RFPs and contracts
Gainesville, FloridaPop. 290,028 · alachuacounty.us- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 8, 2026
- 26 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 104
- 5 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 6+
- Next due Nov 6
- Contracts
- 9,890
- 3,277 vendors
The 30-second brief
104 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Alachua County's meetings, most in transportation and capital projects. The latest, from Oct 8: At its October 8, 2026 meeting, staff presented a spreadsheet tied to the official capital improvement plan (CIP) in the budget book. The spreadsheet showed parks projects, the phases they are in, and where funding is coming from. No procurement was approved, but the committee was briefed on the project pipeline and funding sources. The next useful conversation is around which projects may move from planning into funded work.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Environmental Services.
6+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 6. Latest awards: Released Inc for county Renews Re-Entry Hub Contract With Released (Not to exceed $500,000, Sep 2026) and Arcosa Aggregates Gulf Coast LLC for county Approves Arcosa Limerock Purchase Order Increase (Change order: $147,807.00; revised Blanket Purchase Order total: $231,285.00, Sep 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Alachua County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Alachua County is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Alachua County buys from, taken from council records. 9,890 contracts with 3,277 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Alachua County.
Questions about Alachua County
How do I become an approved vendor for Alachua County?
Alachua County currently works with 3,277 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, SUPPLIES, CONSTRUCTION, OTHER, and TECHNOLOGY. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 195 known contacts at this agency to help you find the right point of entry. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.
How do I win a contract with Alachua County?
Small purchases under FL's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Alachua County include Alachua County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Alachua County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Alachua County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), suggesting active spending in these areas. The key is timing: reach the right department head while they're still scoping the project, not after the RFP is already live. Monitoring what agencies are discussing and spending on helps you start conversations before the competition.
Where does Alachua County publish RFPs?
Alachua County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and FL's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 396 solicitations from Alachua County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Environmental Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Alachua County?
At Alachua County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Information & Telecommunication Services (ITS), Accreditation and Grants Office, Budget and Fiscal Services, Department of Growth Management — Building Division, and Budget and Fiscal Services / Office of Management and Budget. Knowing who controls budget and who influences vendor selection is the difference between a warm introduction and a cold call. Verified contact details are available for 195 decision-makers at Alachua County.
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What does Alachua County spend the most on?
Based on 8,092 tracked contracts, Alachua County spends most on Capital Projects (4,495), Grants (1,297), Environmental Services (957), Public Works (852), and Transportation (491). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, SUPPLIES, CONSTRUCTION, OTHER, and TECHNOLOGY. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Alachua County's current vendors?
Alachua County currently works with vendors including RELEASED INC, ARCOSA AGGREGATES GULF COAST LLC, CITY OF ALACHUA, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, CITY OF GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION (AHCA), MILAD WEBB, M.D., P.A., SHANDS TEACHING HOSPITAL & CLINICS INC DBA UF HEALTH, CITY OF GAINESVILLE (GAINESVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT), and MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, SUPPLIES, CONSTRUCTION, OTHER, and TECHNOLOGY. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Alachua County working on?
Based on 21 tracked meetings, Alachua County is actively discussing: Alachua County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Alachua County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Alachua County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), FY25 Budget Amendment Review: Key Decisions, Opportunities, Outcomes, and Alachua County FY26 Fee Schedule: Business Impact & Opportunities. These meeting topics indicate active project areas where the agency is scoping requirements, allocating budget, or evaluating vendors — often 6–18 months before formal RFPs are published.
How many active solicitations does Alachua County have?
Alachua County currently has 396 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (4,495), Grants (1,297), and Environmental Services (957). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, FL's state portal, and other sources.