26-8702-_Authorization_to_Advertise_v.pdf

This is an Authorization to Advertise document issued by Collier County, Florida's Procurement Services Division for sealed bid solicitation 26-8702 for the construction of NEUF Perimeter Fence, Irrigation, and Landscaping. The project involves the construction of perimeter fencing, irrigation systems, and landscaping improvements at the site located at 850 39th Ave NE, Naples, FL 34120. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for August 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time at the project site to allow prospective bidders to obtain clarification on bidding documents. Sealed bids will be received electronically through the County's online bidding system at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/collier-county-fl until 3:00 p.m. local time on October 8, 2026, at which time all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. One contract will be awarded for all work, with bidding documents available exclusively through the County's online portal.

The anticipated project budget is $3,400,000.00. The solicitation is grant-funded and utilizes local vendor preference in the award process. The authorization to advertise was signed by key personnel including Procurement Director Sandra Srnka, Design Professional Jeff Nagel, Project Manager Matthew Fortune, and Division Director Anthony Stolts, all approving the document on August 14, 2026. The Grants Office confirmed that required grantor conditions have been provided, grantor approvals have been obtained, and the package is compliant with federal and state funding requirements. Bidders must submit unaltered bid forms included in the bidding documents, which may be obtained only from the County's designated online system to ensure accuracy and currency.