25-8418_-_Authorization_to_Advertise_FInal.pdf

This is an Authorization to Advertise form issued by Collier County, Florida, authorizing the release of Bid No. 25-8418 for the NRO Wells 118N and 120N Improvements project. The solicitation seeks comprehensive improvements to two water wells located in Collier County, including installation of pumps, motors, piping, electrical systems, instrumentation, controls, and well conditioning services. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Collier County Procurement Services Conference Room A. Sealed bids are due by October 8, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. local time, with bids to be publicly opened and read aloud. The contract term requires substantial completion within 365 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with final completion due 30 calendar days after Punch List delivery. Prospective bidders must register on the county's procurement portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/collier-county-fl to obtain complete project documentation.

The anticipated project budget is $2,900,000.00, with an additional $200,000 Owner's Allowance allocated for unforeseen conditions or owner-directed work. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond, proof of insurance including $1,000,000 in commercial general liability coverage, and performance and payment bonds. Liquidated damages of $1,201 per calendar day will be assessed for failure to achieve substantial completion within the specified timeframe. The solicitation does not include explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. All bidders must be registered with the E-Verify program, possess appropriate business tax receipts and professional licenses, and comply with comprehensive Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements including OSHA, DOT, EPA, and Collier County's Vertical and IT Construction Standards. The form was authorized for advertisement on August 13, 2025, and does not indicate grant funding is involved.