Acquisition, Ownership, Operation, Maintenance and Transfer of Cross Creek Water and Wastewater Systems

The City of Gainesville’s municipal utility, Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU), is seeking qualified utility operators to acquire, own, operate, maintain, and eventually transfer the Cross Creek Mobile Home Park water and wastewater systems. The assets serve roughly 50 connections and include potable water wells, treatment, storage, distribution, wastewater collection, treatment, lift stations, and related real‑property easements. GRU will negotiate purchase price, transaction structure, and long‑term operational responsibilities, emphasizing regulatory compliance, reliable service, and protection of customer interests. Respondents must demonstrate experience operating Florida water/wastewater utilities, financial capacity to acquire and sustain the systems, and a detailed transition plan. The solicitation is an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) with a non‑mandatory pre‑proposal meeting on September 3, 2026, questions due October 16, 2026, and final proposals due November 3, 2026. • Transfer of ownership and operational responsibility for a small‑scale water & wastewater utility (≈50 customers). • Required capabilities: Florida utility operation experience, regulatory compliance (FDEP, PSC), financial strength, and a transition/asset‑management plan. • Submission format limited to 34 pages plus limited drawings; no bid bond required. • Evaluation weighted on economic consideration (35 pts), operations experience (25 pts), financial capacity (20 pts), and transition plan (20 pts). • Pre‑proposal meeting (non‑mandatory) on Sep 3, 2026; questions due Oct 16, 2026; final proposal deadline Nov 3, 2026, 2 PM EST. • Primary contact: Annie Velez, Procurement Representative (352‑393‑1282, [email protected]).