25-8614_-_Authorization_to_Advertise.pdf

This is an Authorization to Advertise form for Collier County, Florida, pertaining to Solicitation No. 25-8614 for Everglades Airpark Hangar Repairs. The solicitation was authorized for advertisement on February 6, 2026, with sealed bids due by Monday, March 30, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. local time. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for February 25, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Everglades Airpark, located at 650 E C Airpark Rd, Everglades City, Florida 34114. Prospective bidders must register on the OpenGov procurement portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/collier-county-fl to obtain complete solicitation documents.

The solicitation is grant-funded and utilizes local vendor preference (LVP). The authorization document indicates that a cost estimate or opinion of cost was obtained and budgetary resources have been identified to fund any resulting award within budgeted thresholds. The project supports the management and operational needs of the utilizing division and considers potential needs of other divisions. Required signatures on the authorization form were obtained from Kevin McCauley, P.E. (Design Professional), Procurement Strategist, Division Director, and Sandra Srnka, Procurement Director, with confirmation that grantor conditions have been incorporated and federal/state funding compliance requirements have been met.