26-8667_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 Pelican Bay Services Division in Florida. The solicitation, numbered 26-8667, seeks the purchase and delivery of plant material including plants, trees, and shrubs for community right-of-way beautification within the Pelican Bay Services Division. Items are purchased on an as-required basis due to the wide variance and unpredictability of departmental needs and budgets. The invitation to bid was authorized for advertisement on May 29, 2026, with a submission due date and time of July 8, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST. No site visits or bidders' conferences are referenced in the authorization document.

Historically, Collier County departments have spent approximately $300,000 annually on similar purchases, though this amount may not be indicative of future buying patterns. The solicitation does not utilize local vendor preference and is not grant-funded. The authorization document confirms that a cost estimate was obtained, budgetary resources have been identified to fund any resulting award within reasonable thresholds, and the procurement approach supports the management and operational needs of the Division. All required signatures from the Design Professional, Project Manager, Division Director, Procurement Strategist, and Grants Office were obtained prior to authorization.