25-8523_-_Authorization_to_Advertise.pdf

This is an Authorization to Advertise document issued by Collier County's Procurement Services Division on behalf of the Public Utilities Wastewater Division for Solicitation 25-8523, titled "Bypass Pump Preventative Maintenance, Repair and Replacement." The solicitation was authorized for public advertisement with a bid due date and time of January 30, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. The County seeks qualified vendors to provide preventative maintenance, repair, and replacement services for bypass pumps in accordance with specified requirements and scope of work. The authorization was signed by Sandra Srnka, Procurement Director, on December 23, 2025, following reviews and approvals from the design professional, project manager, division director, and procurement strategist.

The solicitation incorporates a Local Vendor Preference (LVP) choice option and is grant-funded, with required grantor conditions and approvals documented in the solicitation package for federal and state funding compliance. Historically, the County has spent approximately $45,000 annually on bypass pump services; however, expenditures increased significantly to approximately $14 million in 2022 due to Hurricane Ian recovery efforts. The authorization confirms that a cost estimate has been obtained, budgetary resources have been identified to fund the award, and the approach supports the operational needs of the Wastewater Division and other potentially using County divisions. The solicitation results may be used by other County departments once awarded in accordance with the Board of County Commissioners Procurement Ordinance.