26-8628_-_Authorization_to_Advertise.pdf

This is an Authorization to Advertise document issued by Collier County, Florida for Bid No. 26-8628, concerning construction of the SCWRF Electrical Service #1 Upgrades Project at the South County Water Reclamation Facility in Naples, Florida. The solicitation was authorized for public advertisement on January 19, 2026, with sealed bids due by March 5, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. local time. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for January 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., followed by a non-mandatory site visit at the project location (5600 Warren Street, Naples, Florida). Prospective bidders must register through the Collier County procurement portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/collier-county-fl to access complete solicitation documents. The original authorization document lists the due date as March 2, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., though the published opportunity indicates March 5, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

The authorization document confirms that a cost estimate or opinion of cost was obtained prior to advertisement, budgetary resources have been identified to fund the resulting award, and the Procurement Director has verified compliance with all required conditions. The document does not specify whether local vendor preference will be utilized or whether the project is grant-funded. Procurement Services Division issued final authorization on January 12, 2026 under the signature of Sandra Srnka, Procurement Director.