Site Work for Alachua County Affordable Small Homes Development Project

The project involves site civil work to support the development of affordable housing in the form of up to 29 compact container homes. Scope of work includes demolition and removal of the existing driveway and associated parking areas, installation and upgrades of underground utility infrastructure, construction of storm-water management systems, and related site improvements. Work will also include new asphalt paving, grading, and site preparation necessary to serve the housing units. The project site is adjacent to the former Scottish Inn property.

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.