Site work and new construction of a mixed-use development in Ocala, Florida. Conceptual plans call for the construction of a 21,339-square-foot municipal facility; and for site work for a municipal facility.

As of June 2, 2023, a shortlisted has been released. A firm timeline for construction has not been established. *The closed solicitation has been included below for reference: Marion County Facilities is requesting interested A&E Service Providers to submit statements of qualifications to provide designs for the new Animal Services Center which will be constructed on a site yet to be determined. For questions relating to this solicitation, contact: Jodi Shoemaker | jodi.shoemaker@marionfl.org Last Day for Questions: October 27, 2022, 12:00PM o A&E Design - $589,104.00 o Construction - $8,415,767.70 o Total Budget - $9,004,871.70 Time to Completion o Substantial Completion - 180 Days from Notice to Proceed o Final Completion - 20 Days beyond Substantial Completion Date Site and Project Contact Information o Project Address: Various Project Sites are being considered, the specific construction site will be determined at a later date. o Project Contact upon award: Jim Huber - Construction Manager o Animal Services Contact upon award: Jim Sweet - Marion County Animal Services Director Marion County Facilities is requesting interested A&E Service Providers to submit statements of qualifications to provide designs for the new Animal Services Facility, which will be constructed on a site yet to be determined. The current Animal Services complex is located at 5701 SE 66th St, Ocala, FL 34480 (Parcel No. 9053-0000-00). This location currently has various areas within the building which are as follows: o Administrative Areas 5,427 SF o Lobby/Reception Area 442 SF o Tag Office 132 SF o Technicians Area 660 SF o Adoption Area 224 SF o Drop Off Exam Area 154 SF o Surgical Area 144 SF o Pre-Op Area 100 SF o Post-Op Area 100 SF o Cat housing area's (currently three rooms) 280 SF o Overall Housing 1,030 SF o Autoclave Area 100 SF o Euthanasia Area 168 SF o Officers & Road Supervisors Area 1,100 SF o Food Storage & Preparation Area 169 SF o Equipment Storage Area 432 SF o Electrical Room 64 SF o Mechanical Room 64 SF o IT Room 64 SF o Kennels - Quantity 192 (6 Separate Buildings) 15,912 SF The total square footage of the existing Animal Services building & Kennels: 21,339 SF. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.