25-8424_Authorization_to_Advertise.pdf

This is an Authorization to Advertise document issued by Collier County, Florida's Procurement Services Division for solicitation 25-8424, a competitive sealed proposals process seeking comprehensive real estate services. The County is requesting proposals from qualified real estate brokers and brokerage firms to handle property acquisition, leasing, market analysis, easement and property rights acquisition, and related consulting services for all County divisions, the Water-Sewer District, and the Community Redevelopment Agency. The solicitation anticipates annual real estate transactions exceeding $5,000,000 per fiscal year, with proposals due March 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST (note: the related contract opportunity indicates March 16, 2026). A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for February 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST in Naples, Florida. The County anticipates awarding a single awardee, though it reserves the right to select multiple proposers, with an agreement term of three years plus two optional one-year renewal terms. All services must be performed by Florida-licensed brokers or licensed sales associates working under broker supervision in compliance with Florida Statutes Chapter 475, and contractors must maintain current licenses in good standing with a minimum of ten years of experience in relevant real estate transactions.

The contractor's commissions and fees will be determined according to fee schedules submitted in response to the RFP and paid only upon successful completion of transactions, with no specific budget identified. Reimbursable expenses are limited to photocopying, transcription services, government information request fees, postage, and delivery services without markups. A local vendor preference of 10 points is offered for firms maintaining a current Business Tax Receipt from Collier or Lee County with a permanent physical business address in those counties, though this is not a set-aside program. Evaluation criteria include cover letter and management summary (5 points), certified woman/minority business enterprise status (5 points), financial and legal disclosure (15 points), experience and qualifications (30 points), value-added services (15 points), cost to the County (20 points), and local vendor preference (10 points). Proposers must be E-Verify enrolled, provide proof of Florida corporate status, hold required professional licenses, maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability at $1,000,000 per occurrence with $2,000,000 aggregate, Professional Liability at $1,000,000, Crime insurance at $1,000,000, and Cyber Liability at $1,000,000, with the County named as additional insured. A bid bond equal to 5% of the cost proposal and Performance and Payment Bonds for 100% of the contract award amount are required if the contract exceeds $200,000, with all bonds underwritten by sureties rated A- or better by A.M. Best Company.