Contact_Information_for_Contract_Development.docx

This is a Contact Information form for contract development related to Collier County Board of County Commissioners' solicitation for Freedom Park Boardwalk Repairs (Boardwalks 1 & 2) in Naples, Florida. The project encompasses the repair and restoration of two boardwalks at Fred W. Coyle Freedom Park, including replacement of deteriorated decking, damaged structural timber members, fasteners, hardware, pilings, and support beams, with installation of new pilings as needed. Sealed bids are due November 6, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. local time through the County's online bidding system at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/collier-county-fl. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit will be held on October 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the project site located at 1515 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples, FL 34105. One contract will be awarded for all work. The successful bidder must execute the contract within ten calendar days of Notice of Award and commence work within five calendar days of Notice to Proceed. Substantial completion is required within 134 consecutive calendar days from commencement, with final completion within 30 calendar days after punch list delivery.

The anticipated project budget is $1.3 million. Liquidated damages of $1,534 per calendar day apply for failure to achieve substantial completion within the 134-calendar-day period. A certified Bid Bond equal to five percent of the total bid amount is required, and the successful bidder must furnish Payment and Performance Bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract award amount. The County retains five percent retainage on gross monthly progress payments. Work hours are limited to 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. All materials must meet specified standards including FDOT concrete requirements (5,500 PSI Class IV at 28 days), pressure-treated Southern Pine or IPE timber with stainless steel fasteners, and ASTM A615 Grade 60 reinforcement steel. Contractors must comply with Florida Statute Section 255.20 regarding use of Florida-produced lumber and be enrolled in E-Verify at bid submission. Bidders must provide five project references of similar magnitude completed within the last five years. Award is based on the lowest responsive and responsible bid, determined by the Board of County Commissioners in public session.