26-8654_Authorization_to_Advertise.pdf

This is an Authorization to Advertise document issued by the Collier County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division on behalf of the Airport Authority Division in Florida. Solicitation No. 26-8654 seeks multiple qualified consultants to provide general professional services and engineering services on an as-needed basis for airport operations. The solicitation was authorized for advertisement on June 2, 2026, with a proposal due date and time of July 25, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST. The document indicates that a cost estimate or opinion of cost was obtained prior to authorization, and budgetary resources have been identified to fund any resulting award.

This is a grant-funded solicitation utilizing Local Vendor Preference (Choice 2). Historically, Collier County departments have spent approximately $250,000 per year on similar services; however, this figure may not be indicative of future buying patterns. The Procurement Director, Sandra Srnka, certified that required grantor conditions have been provided in the solicitation, grantor approvals have been obtained, and the package appears compliant with federal and state funding requirements. The document was signed and authorized by required personnel including the Design Professional, Project Manager, Division Director, and Procurement Strategist.