Collier Area Transit Security Gate Access Parts

Collier County is conducting a competitive procurement through a Request for Quote (RFQ #2025-002) for security gate access parts for the Collier Area Transit facility located at 8300 Radio Road in Naples, Florida. The procurement seeks a comprehensive set of 16 specific electronic and security components to upgrade the existing gate access system, including media converters, power supplies, network equipment, cameras, card readers, and a Code Blue call box with components mounted at car and truck heights. The project is funded through an FTA grant and will be awarded to the lowest qualified and responsive vendor. All proposed parts must be new, include necessary hardware, and come with a one-year warranty. The solicitation requires vendors to submit a complete quote with detailed specifications, with responses due on June 26, 2025, at 5:00 pm. Collier County reserves the right to select one or multiple suppliers, award on a line-item basis, or choose an option representing the best value to the county. Vendors must be prepared to ship all parts after receiving a purchase order and submit all grant-related documentation within five calendar days of the award notice.

The procurement includes a 2.03% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal, and vendors must comply with federal regulations concerning non-discrimination, clean air and water pollution control, and domestic procurement preferences. Vendors are required to maintain detailed records, adhere to federal standards for safety and ethical conduct, and provide evidence of insurability within five days of award. The Independent Cost Estimate for the project is $27,162.92, with the most expensive single item being a Code Blue CB 9-t Gatekeeper Pedestal Mount Call Station at approximately $13,337.99. The components must be compatible with the county's existing badge system and integrate with current infrastructure at the transit facility. Potential contractors must be prepared to meet extensive documentation requirements, comply with transportation-related regulations, and understand that non-compliance could result in contract termination, financial sanctions, or disqualification from future bidding. The procurement is designed to be a one-time purchase with firm pricing for the duration of the purchase order.