26-8634_-_Authorization_to_Advertise_FE.pdf

This is an Authorization to Advertise form issued by the Collier County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division for the Development Review Division. The solicitation, numbered 26-8634, is for Planning and Regulation Staffing services and was authorized for advertisement on February 9, 2026. The Request for Proposals (RFP) seeks qualified proposers to provide staffing services to support the County's Development Review Division operations. The proposal due date is March 12, 2026. The form indicates that neither local vendor preference nor grant funding applies to this solicitation. All proposers must meet the minimum requirements outlined in the specifications and scope of services provided in the RFP and related attachments.

The historical countywide expenditure for this category is approximately $1,000,000 per fiscal year; however, this figure is provided for reference only and does not guarantee or imply a minimum award amount. Future expenditures will be contingent upon available County Department budgetary funding. The Authorization to Advertise was signed and verified on February 9, 2026, by Sandra Srnka, Procurement Director of the Procurement Services Division, following review and approval by the design professional, project manager, division director, and procurement strategist. The documentation confirms that budgetary resources have been identified to fund any resulting award and that the solicitation approach and scope are acceptable for supporting the Division's management and operational needs.