26-8683R_Authorization_to_Advertise_FE.pdf

This is an Authorization to Advertise document issued by Collier County, Florida for Bid No. 26-8683R, which covers construction improvements to the South County Regional Water Treatment Plant (SCRWTP) Lime Softening system, specifically the Blend Tank component. The solicitation was authorized for advertisement on August 14, 2026, with sealed bids due by September 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM local time. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the SCRWTP facility located at 3851 City Gate Drive, Naples, Florida 34117. Prospective bidders must register on the Collier County procurement portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/collier-county-fl to access complete bid documents.

The authorization document confirms that a cost estimate has been obtained, budgetary resources have been identified to fund the resulting award, and the project approach aligns with divisional management and operational needs. The document indicates consideration for local vendor preference and grant funding eligibility. All required approvals have been obtained from design professionals, the project manager, the division director, the procurement strategist, and the grants office, with the procurement director certifying on August 14, 2026 that required grantor conditions have been provided and the package is compliant with federal and state funding requirements.