26-8672_-_Authorization_to_Advertise_-_2026_07-08.pdf

This is an Authorization to Advertise document for the State of Florida, Collier County, regarding solicitation 26-8672 for the Collier Senior Center Expansion Project. The project involves a 2,710 square foot expansion to the existing 7,120 square foot Senior Center located at 4898 Coronado Parkway, Naples, Florida, designed by PBK Architects. The scope includes weatherproofing, hardening measures, and new construction for the addition. The solicitation was authorized for advertisement on June 10, 2026, with a due date and time of August 3, 2026. The Senior Center will remain vacant during construction, while surrounding facilities including the Golden Gate Community Center, Golden Gate Public Library, Sheriff's office, Collier County Tax Collector, Wheels Bicycle Moto Cross/Skate Park, and Greater Naples Fire Rescue Station #70 will remain operational throughout the project.

The project is partially grant-funded and requires an expedited construction schedule to comply with grantor conditions and federal/state funding requirements. Local Vendor Preference utilizing Choice2 is available for this solicitation. The authorization document was signed by all required parties, including the Design Professional (Thomas Mayo), Project Manager (SmithCamden), Division Director (Brian Delony), Procurement Strategist (Zachary Scheid), and Grants Office representative (Therese Stanley), with final approval from Procurement Director Sandra Srnka and Sourcing Manager Olivia Puga on June 10, 2026. The document confirms that a cost estimate was obtained, budgetary resources have been identified, and the solicitation approach supports the Division's management and operational needs.