University of FloridaIssuing agency·Florida·via a public procurement portalSummary: The user of the proposed leased area is the University of Florida’s College of the Arts, GradHaus (Graduate Research in Art Development). All uses are for academic research and artistic practice in areas such as art + technology, ceramics, creative photography, drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture (students create artwork using a variety of materials) and related uses as necessary for operation. Tenant seeks a location to facilitate student art studios, collaboration, and meeting space.
A roll-up loading door/dock with adequate access and parking. Access hours are generally Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., but Tenant will need access after-hours and on weekends Additional Requirements and/or Limitations: The proposed Premises should include approximately 6,500-8,500 usable square feet to be reflected as rentable square feet for leasing purposes. The location desired is within a radius of 2 miles from the center of UF main campus and further defined in Exhibit “C” attached.
Proposed locations outside of the defined area will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Delineation of space: The proposed premises should be relatively close to the general layout presented below. Square footages are estimates and dimensions do not have to be exact.
Final space requirements may vary from the details below: Secured Area – A minimum of: • Concrete or other easy-care flooring. • 25 individual, open-to-structure, partitioned, design studio spaces of various sizes ranging from approximately 100 - 200 USF each. • 2 Administrative/advanced skill offices (approximately 180-250 USF each). • Graduate student open/lecture area to accommodate 8-10 students. Ideally the open spaces would be free of load bearing columns or walls that restrict movement or visual fields (approximately 1,000 USF). • Industrial sink and wash area with plumbing to accommodate use thereof. • Eye wash station. • 1 Break room/area (approximately 300-400 USF) with sink, cabinets, and room for a full-size refrigerator, table and microwave. • 1 Storage room (approximately 100-150 USF). • Parking spaces, user prefers at least 25 spaces with a minimum of 15 spaces (may be allocated and nonexclusive), approximately 4:1,000 SF. • 2 handicap accessible restroom(s) of adequate size to accommodate an office of this size. • Industrial level ventilation system. • Ability to store flammable materials in a Flammable Safety Cabinet. Timing: Occupancy is desired by May 1st, 2028.
Commodities: Lease and rental of property or building
The tenant seeks a location within 2 miles of the UF main campus with approximately 6,500-8,500 usable square feet. The space must include 25 individual partitioned design studio spaces (100-200 USF each), 2 administrative/advanced skill offices (180-250 USF each), a graduate student open/lecture area (approximately 1,000 USF), an industrial sink and wash area, an eye wash station, a break room (300-400 USF), a storage room (100-150 USF), at least 15 parking spaces, 2 handicap accessible restrooms, an industrial level ventilation system, and a flammable safety cabinet. A roll-up loading door/dock is also required. Access is needed after-hours and on weekends.
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Source: University of Florida (solicitation 17296), retrieved via a public procurement portal. View the official posting, and always confirm requirements and deadlines with the issuing agency.
