Collier Area Transit Bus Stop Improvements

Collier County, Florida, is conducting an informal quick quotes procurement to award a contract to the lowest qualified and responsive vendor for Four Bus Stop Improvements within Collier Area Transit (CAT) facilities at various locations throughout the county. The project encompasses ADA-compliant improvements at four bus stop locations: Bus Stop #27 (Tamiami Trail and Strada Place), Bus Stop #221 (Rattlesnake-Hammock Road and Hibiscus Drive), Bus Stop #382 (West Lincoln Boulevard and Bush Street in LaBelle), and Bus Stop #498 (Pine Ridge Road and Thrive Drive). The scope of work includes mobilization and demobilization, maintenance of traffic, erosion control measures, concrete sidewalk installation (6 inches thick), curb and gutter installation, sign relocation or installation, turf sod installation, detectable warning removal and replacement, guiderail and fence installation, shelter installation, landscaping, site restoration, and as-built surveys. Deliverables must comply with the 2010 ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Transportation Facilities, 2012 Florida Accessibility Code, 2022-23 FDOT Standard Plans for Roadway Construction, FDOT Transit Design Handbook, Florida Building Code, and MUTCD guidelines. The solicitation was posted on April 22, 2026, with quotes due by May 13, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., submitted electronically through Collier County's online bidding system at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/collier-county-fl. Award will be made based on the lowest lump sum quote from a qualified, responsive vendor, with pricing remaining firm through September 30th of the fiscal year. Bidders must possess all required business tax receipts, professional licenses, Florida Certificate of Authority, and active Sunbiz records, and must be enrolled in E-Verify at the time of bid submission.

The procurement carries specific federal compliance requirements as the project is funded through federal and state grant programs, subject to Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements and Federal Transit Administration regulations. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation requirements apply to this federally-funded project, though specific DBE targets are not detailed in the available documentation. Contractors must maintain Workers' Compensation insurance at statutory limits under Florida Statutes Chapter 440, Commercial General Liability coverage of $1,000,000 single limit per occurrence with $2,000,000 aggregate, Employer's Liability of $500,000 per occurrence, and Automobile Liability of $500,000, with Collier County named as an additional insured on all policies. Successful bidders must provide payment and performance bonds at 100 percent of the contract amount. The independent cost estimate totals approximately $43,032.50 for the project, with individual bus stop estimates ranging from $5,860.00 to $6,160.00, though final contract value will depend on submitted quotes. All work must comply with federal procurement regulations under 2 CFR Part 200, FTA Circular 4220.1, and Collier County's procurement ordinance and purchase order terms and conditions. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation.