25-8400_-_Authorization_to_Advertise.pdf

This is an Authorization to Advertise document from Collier County, Florida, for Bid No. 25-8400, the Raw Water Booster Pump Station Improvements Project. The solicitation encompasses comprehensive infrastructure upgrades at the North County Regional Water Treatment Plant in Naples, Florida, including flow meter replacement, office and restroom upgrades, construction of a pre-engineered metal building parking canopy, installation of a potable well and reverse osmosis system, and wastewater subsurface disposal system inspection and cleaning. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit are scheduled for August 29, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at 8005 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples, Florida. Sealed bids are due electronically by October 3, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. local time. The anticipated project completion timeline is 365 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with work limited to 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The project has an estimated budget of $1,500,000 with a $100,000 Owner's Allowance for unforeseen conditions. Bidders must provide a 5% bid bond and, upon award, performance and payment bonds for 100% of the contract amount. No local vendor preference or grant funding applies to this solicitation. Liquidated damages are assessed at $610 per calendar day for failure to achieve Substantial Completion. Bidders must register on the county's procurement portal, comply with E-Verify requirements, possess appropriate Florida licensure, maintain valid business tax receipts, and adhere to ethical standards. Collier County reserves the right to reject any bid and postpone contract award for up to 180 days from the bid opening date.