25-8406_-_Authorization_to_Advertise.pdf

This is an Authorization to Advertise document issued by Collier County's Procurement Services Division for Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 25-8406 regarding Paint and Related Items. The solicitation seeks qualified vendors to provide comprehensive paint and coating products across four primary categories: architectural, industrial, specialty, and automotive paints, along with associated painting supplies and equipment. The bid is due on August 25, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with no site visits or bidders' conferences specified in the authorization. The proposed contract term is three years with an optional two-year renewal period. The county intends to award primary, secondary, and tertiary vendors to ensure service continuity across county departments, reserving the right to seek services outside the contract if selected vendors cannot perform.

Vendors must provide percentage discounts off retail pricing lists and maintain a retail location within 10 miles of the Collier County Government Complex. The county has historically spent approximately $675,380 on similar agreements, though future purchasing patterns may vary. Evaluation will focus on best value, considering pricing structures, discount percentages, product quality, and vendor capabilities. Vendors must maintain commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, automobile liability of $1,000,000, and pollution coverage of $1,000,000. For projects exceeding $200,000, performance and payment bonds representing 100% of the contract award are required. Vendors must be E-Verify enrolled, possess appropriate licenses and business tax receipts, provide safety data sheets, and comply with local, state, and federal regulations. The procurement does not include specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. This is not grant-funded and does not utilize local vendor preference provisions.