The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) is conducting a Request for Proposals (RFP) for planning and installation of an outdoor arena at the R.O. Ranch Equestrian Park in Cooks Hammock, Florida. Cooks Hammock is located 12 miles south of the Town of Mayo in Lafayette County. The construction of the outdoor arena will include installation of panel gates, a drainage system, proper footing, and lighting. Companies responding to this request should be interested in and have a history of designing and building outdoor arenas. Request for Proposal will be posted on the District website: http://www.mysuwanneeriver.com/ on February 1, 2010 for further information. You may also contact: Pennie Flickinger, Business Resource Specialist, Suwannee River Water Management District, 9225 County Road 49, Live Oak, Florida 32060, (386)362-1001. Proposed schedule:

February 1, 2010     Release of Request for Proposal.

March 4, 2010          Proposals due prior to 4:00 p.m., at District Headquarters in Live Oak. Opening will occur at this time. *

April 13, 2010           Governing Board Approval of Top-Ranked Proposal at 9:00 a.m., at District Office in Live Oak, Florida. *

May 1, 2010              Start Contract