Pre-Bid Meeting Documentation for Security Enhancements & Emergency Generator – Immokalee Airport

This is a pre-bid meeting summary document prepared by Collier County Board of County Commissioners for a construction project involving security enhancements and emergency generator installation at Immokalee Airport (IMM). The project encompasses two primary bid schedules: Schedule A addresses security enhancements including fiber optic duct bank and pull boxes, fuel farm camera system, excavation and site preparation, asphalt pavement, sodding, gate removal and installation with security systems, and traffic control; Schedule B covers emergency generator installation including transfer switch replacement, diesel-powered backup generator installation, chain link fencing with barbed wire, pedestrian gates, and traffic control. The non-mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on June 26, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Procurement Services Division office in Naples, Florida. Sealed bids are due electronically by 3:00 p.m. local time on July 31, 2026 through the County's online bidding system at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/collier-county-fl. Substantial completion is required within 90 calendar days from notice to proceed, with final completion within 30 calendar days after punch list delivery.

The anticipated project budget is $443,300.00. Bidders must hold a valid Florida General Contractor License, Certificate of Authority to conduct business in Florida, and provide proof of E-Verify enrollment. A certified bid bond equal to 5 percent of the total bid amount is required at bid submission, with performance and payment bonds of 100 percent of the contract amount required upon contract execution, executed by a surety rated "A-" or better by A.M. Best. All work must comply with the 2023 Florida Building Code, NFPA electrical standards, NPDES and SJRWMD permit conditions, FAA Airport Improvement Program requirements, and applicable safety standards. Liquidated damages are assessed at $1,685 per calendar day for failure to meet the substantial completion deadline. Bidders must submit up to three project references demonstrating federally funded airport project experience, technical expertise in access control and video systems, and airport security protocol compliance. The contract is subject to Disadvantaged Business Enterprise requirements under 49 CFR Part 26 and federal civil rights compliance requirements. Contractor markup on change order work is limited to 10 percent for direct costs, with a maximum 15 percent total markup when subclients are involved. The County will withhold 5 percent retainage on gross monthly progress payments in accordance with Florida Statute 255.078.