Awning replacement at the Vanderbilt Beach Parking Garage – Hurricane Ian

Collier County, Florida, through its Facilities Management Division, is conducting a Quick Quote procurement for awning replacement services at the Vanderbilt Beach Parking Garage to address Hurricane Ian damage. The project requires replacement of canvas awnings on the west elevation (approximately 68 feet wide) and south elevation (approximately 29 feet wide) of the parking garage structure, with all canvas measuring 153 inches to the wall plus 4 inches up the wall into the retainer strip. The contractor must fabricate awnings in County Green color that meet current hurricane wind load requirements established by Collier County, and must tighten, secure, and adjust the existing frames on both sides. Qualified contractors must be licensed as either General Contractors or awning fabrication and installation specialists and must possess all necessary business tax receipts and professional licenses required under federal, state, and local law. The procurement is a one-time purchase with firm pricing through September 30th, and award will be made to the responsive vendor submitting the lowest quote. Questions must be submitted by April 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM, with quote responses due on April 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM via the Collier County Procurement Services Division Online Bidding System at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/collier-county-fl. All submissions must include proof of business status from the Florida Division of Corporations, valid E-Verify enrollment documentation, a W-9 Form, and any required licenses.

Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including workers' compensation at statutory limits, employer's liability of $500,000 single limit per occurrence, commercial general liability of $1,000,000 single limit per occurrence with $2,000,000 aggregate, and automobile liability of $500,000 each occurrence, with Collier County named as an additional insured. All goods must be FOB destination with risk of loss transferring to the County at delivery, and contractors must comply with all federal, state, and local laws including the Immigration Reform and Control Act and E-Verify requirements. No exceptions to Collier County's Purchase Order Terms and Conditions will be accepted, and no surcharges are permitted. The project is funded through federal and state grant programs, including FEMA Public Assistance funding for disaster relief, and contractors must comply with all applicable federal regulations and prevailing wage requirements. The estimated contract value is $13,500, comprised of $7,000 for the west awning installation, $4,000 for the south awning installation, and $2,500 for framework repairs, with the procurement classified as a Small Purchase procedure under the federal $50,000 threshold. No set-asides or restrictions specific to disadvantaged enterprises are indicated in the procurement documents.