26-8666_Authorization_to_Advertise.pdf

This is an Authorization to Advertise document issued by the Collier County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division for an arbitrage rebate services contract. The solicitation, numbered 26-8666, was authorized for advertisement on April 9, 2026, with proposals due on May 14, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST. The Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller's Finance Division requested this Request for Proposals to obtain qualified proposers for annual arbitrage rebate calculations on the county's tax-exempt debt issuances. These calculations are required for maintaining compliance with current tax code and annual financial reporting requirements. No local vendor preference is being utilized for this solicitation, and it is not grant-funded.

The historical annual spending for arbitrage rebate services has averaged $20,100 over the past six years, though this may not be indicative of future costs. The authorization document confirms that a cost estimate was obtained, budgetary resources have been identified to fund the resulting award within reasonable thresholds, and the approach supports the management and operational needs of the Division. All required signatures from the Design Professional, Project Manager, Division Director, and Procurement Strategist were obtained on April 9, 2026, certifying that the solicitation approach, scope, and specifications are acceptable for release to advertisement.