First Street Corridor Phase I

Collier County is soliciting bids for the First Street Corridor Phase I Project (Bid No. 25-8371), a comprehensive street lighting infrastructure improvement initiative located in Immokalee, Florida. The project focuses on enhancing pedestrian and motorist safety by installing new street lighting along South 1st Street from School Road/Seminole Crossing Trail to Eustis Avenue. Specific deliverables include installing 6 new light poles and utilizing 11 total light poles (including 5 existing), with 150W GE Evolve ERL2 luminaires mounted at 34' and 40' heights. The county requires bidders to be licensed Florida Electrical Contractors who can complete the project within 210 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with final completion expected within 30 calendar days after punch list delivery. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in Naples, and sealed electronic bids must be submitted by August 21, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. local time. Evaluation will be based on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder criteria, with mandatory submissions including a 5% bid bond, comprehensive insurance coverage, and various compliance documentation.

The procurement opportunity is open to all qualified electrical contractors, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned. Bidders must comply with federal HUD grant requirements, including Davis-Bacon wage standards, equal employment opportunity provisions, and Section 3 guidelines for employment and contracting opportunities. Contractors must register on the Collier County procurement portal, provide E-Verify documentation, and meet specific licensing and insurance requirements. The project is funded through a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG Grant #CD24-02) with an anticipated budget of $170,000.00. Liquidated damages are set at $904.00 per calendar day for failure to achieve substantial completion on time. Additional requirements include providing five extra luminaire fixtures to Collier County Traffic Operations for future maintenance, adhering to environmental and safety regulations, and complying with local, state, and federal contracting standards. Work is limited to hours between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.