Design Services for Northeast Service Area Utility Infrastructure Improvements
Collier County, Florida is seeking professional design services for the Northeast Service Area Utility Infrastructure Improvements through a Request for Professional Services (RPS No. 25-8615). The comprehensive project encompasses constructing up to eight new Irrigation Quality (IQ) wells, potable water and IQ booster re-pump station improvements at multiple sites including Brightshore Village, Town of Big Cypress/Rivergrass, and Camp Keais Utility Site, along with utility transmission mains on Oil Well Road. The selected design team will perform a full range of services including preliminary design, geotechnical and land surveying, subsurface utility engineering, hydraulic modeling, final design, permitting, bidding packages, opinion of probable costs, public involvement services, construction administration, and construction warranty services. Proposals are due on November 24, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST, with a pre-proposal conference scheduled for October 29, 2025, at 11:30 AM EST. The evaluation will use a 100-point scoring system across six criteria: ability of professional personnel (20 points), certified minority business enterprise participation (5 points), past performance (25 points), project approach and time/budget requirements (20 points), location (10 points), and recent/current/projected workloads (20 points).
The procurement encourages participation from certified minority business enterprises, with specific scoring allocated to demonstrate the county's commitment to diverse vendor participation. Vendors must be enrolled in the E-Verify program and provide proof of employment eligibility, with strict immigration compliance requirements. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, including mandatory coverage types such as Worker's Compensation, Employer's Liability, Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Professional Liability, with specific bonding requirements for projects over $200,000. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project is funded through the Northeast Interim Facilities Program, which aims to provide utility services for projected population growth from 2025 to 2031 in the northeast County area. Proposers must submit documents electronically through the Collier County Procurement Services Division Online Bidding System, with potential contract extensions up to 180 days. Additional requirements include submitting detailed reference questionnaires, conflict of interest certifications, and compliance with county utility standards and technical specifications.
Florida 1/16/26, 3:00 PM 12/22/25, 2:52 PM Addendum 2 BDC60-24/25 Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve – Briggs Boardwalk
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) is soliciting bids for the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve's Briggs Boardwalk rebuild project, identified as Bid No. BDC60-24/25. The procurement is located in Collier County and involves reconstructing an existing boardwalk with specific engineering and permitting requirements. Weiler Engineering has completed the initial engineering work for the project. Key deliverables include obtaining necessary permits, with critical documentation already secured, such as a General Environmental Resource Permit from SFWMD valid through November 21, 2028. The project requires contractors to manage local construction permitting, with Weiler expected to secure the State Permit and local Site Improvement Permit (SIP). The bid submission deadline is July 15, 2025, with bidders required to submit a signed acknowledgment of Addendum No. Two. Contractors must send their proposals to Laurinda Micheels, Contracts Specialist, at the Bureau of Design and Construction in Tallahassee, Florida.
No specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The project does not appear to have restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to the bid. While no incumbent vendors are directly identified, Weiler Engineering has been involved in the preliminary engineering phases. No specific budget range or award value is provided in the available documentation. The project involves boardwalk reconstruction, with permits already secured including a "No Permit Required" status from the Army Corps of Engineers and confirmation that State Fire Marshal review is not necessary for this type of project. The procurement seems open to qualified contractors capable of completing the boardwalk rebuild at the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, with technical competence in boardwalk construction and permit management being implicit requirements.
Florida 7/15/25, 3:30 PM 7/8/25, 11:04 AM Services for Seniors - Supplemental - Grant Funded
Collier County's Community and Human Services Division is soliciting proposals for a supplemental grant-funded Services for Seniors program through a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Procurement Services Division. The procurement seeks vendors to provide home and community-based services for three primary programs: Community Care for the Elderly (CCE), Alzheimer's Disease Initiative (ADI), and Older Americans Act (OAA). Services will target clients aged 18 and older in Collier County, encompassing adult daycare, chore services, homemaking, personal care, respite care, skilled nursing, emergency alert response, and specialized medical equipment. The proposal evaluation will utilize a 100-point scoring system across six criteria: Cover Letter/Management Summary (10 points), Organizational Capabilities (20 points), Financial and Human Resources Capabilities (20 points), General Service Delivery (20 points), Acceptance of Cost (20 points), and Cost of Services to the County (10 points). The solicitation has a firm due date of October 15, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST, with the County Manager retaining the option to extend the contract for up to 180 days. Vendors must submit comprehensive documentation through OpenGov, including vendor declarations, conflict of interest certifications, and immigration documentation.
The RFP does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though the Local Vendor Preference Certification form suggests potential preferences for local businesses. Vendors must be enrolled in the E-Verify program and comply with immigration laws, with failure to provide documentation resulting in a non-responsive bid determination. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, mandating coverage types including Worker's Compensation, Employer's Liability, Commercial General Liability, and Professional Liability, with projects exceeding $200,000 requiring Performance and Payment Bonds. Funding originates from the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, with a 10% match requirement for CCE and OAA programs. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the solicitation indicates that reimbursement rates are pre-established, ranging from $1.08 per day for Emergency Alert Response to $260 per day for Facility-Based Respite. The county does not guarantee a minimum number of clients or service hours, and vendors will be selected through a competitive process that includes client choice. Potential vendors must demonstrate capabilities in managing elder care services, with a focus on comprehensive, client-centered support.
Florida 10/15/25, 3:00 PM 9/12/25, 10:11 AM FY2026 GMCDD Zoning Property Owner Notification Mailers
Collier County's Growth Management Community Development Department (GMCDD) is seeking a vendor to provide printing and mailing services for zoning property owner notification letters for Fiscal Year 2026. The procurement involves comprehensive mailing services, including filtering address lists, eliminating duplicates, printing county logo envelopes, printing letters, folding and inserting documents, and mailing letters domestically and internationally. Mailing volumes are anticipated to vary significantly, with historical data showing 30% of mailings under 100 records, 60% between 101-1,000 records, and 10% over 1,001 records. Vendors must submit detailed unit pricing for letter printing, envelope preparation, folding, insertion, postage, and provide an affidavit of mailing. The solicitation was released on August 25, 2025, with a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting scheduled for September 2, 2025. Vendors must submit questions by September 3, 2025, and final responses are due by September 12, 2025, through the county's online bidding system. The contract will cover the period from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026, with prices to remain firm throughout this term.
The solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must provide a valid business tax receipt, current W-9 form, and proof of general, auto, and workers' compensation insurance. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, including $1,000,000 per occurrence for commercial general liability and $500,000 for automobile liability, with Collier County named as an additional insured. The county will select the most responsive vendor with the lowest quote. While no incumbent vendor is specified, the previous fiscal year's total expense for these services was approximately $50,000, though this may not indicate future expenditures. Vendors must comply with various legal requirements, including immigration laws, public records regulations, and employment eligibility verification. The contract allows for potential variability in mailing volumes, with pricing structures accommodating mailings ranging from 0-199 records to 3,500-5,000 records, suggesting flexibility in service delivery and potential scalability.
Florida 9/12/25, 3:00 PM 9/16/25, 10:37 AM NOTICE OF INTENT TO DESIGNATE SINGLE SOURCE FOR HARRELL'S, LLC
Collier County, Florida has issued a Notice of Intent to Designate Single Source for Harrell's, LLC, focusing on the procurement of specialized Polyon Fertilizers with specific formulations including 8-0-12, 10-52-10, 15-0-0, 20-0-10, and 20-20-20. The procurement seeks to establish a single source for controlled-release fertilizers featuring a unique polymer-coated urea technology that releases nutrients based on temperature variations. The contract period is proposed to run from October 23, 2025, to September 30, 2028, with responses to the notice due by November 13, 2025, at 3:00 pm. Interested parties who disagree with the proposed single source designation are invited to submit responses, which must include their name and documentation demonstrating alternative qualified sources for the identified fertilizer products. The Procurement Services Division will serve as the sole authority in determining the approved equal status of any alternative commodity submissions, and all responses must be submitted through the Collier County Procurement Services Online Bidding System.
The procurement notice does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. No incumbent vendor details or specific budget ranges are provided in the documentation. The single source justification is listed as "NO VALUE," which suggests there may not be a direct monetary award associated with this procurement notice. The document emphasizes that this notice is not an invitation to submit pricing or a formal bid, but rather an opportunity for potential vendors to challenge the proposed single source designation for Harrell's, LLC. The procurement appears to be focused on establishing a preferred vendor for specialized fertilizer products with controlled-release technology, with the primary goal of securing a reliable and consistent supply of high-performance fertilizer formulations for Collier County's potential agricultural or landscaping needs.
Florida 11/13/25, 3:00 PM 10/23/25, 3:10 PM