Immokalee Sports Complex Phase 1A & 1B

Collier County is requesting sealed bids for construction of the Immokalee Sports Complex Phase 1A & 1B project under IFB 26-8703, with bids due November 2, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. local time and a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting on October 16 at 10:00 a.m. in Naples, Florida. A $500,000 Owner's Allowance covers unforeseen conditions. One contract will be awarded for all work.

Phase 1A comprises two artificial turf athletic fields (Fields 2 and 3), stormwater improvements, fencing, landscaping, and hardscaping; the aquatic center and parking area remain open during this phase. Phase 1B includes a 1,190-square-foot field restroom facility with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems plus a drinking fountain, a 618-square-foot open-air pavilion with utility tie-ins, landscaping, irrigation, fencing, and concrete sidewalks. Field 1 is designated as the construction staging area and must be restored upon completion. All work must comply with the 2023 Florida Building Code, 2020 National Electrical Code, and 2023 Florida Fire Prevention Code; structures designed for 151 mph ultimate design wind speeds and FEMA Zone AH flood elevation.

Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of 10 years of experience as a business entity in construction and 10 years providing construction services relevant to parks and recreation facilities. Applicants must submit a minimum of five completed projects, with at least three qualifying projects meeting a minimum contract value of $1 million, relevant scope including parks and recreation facilities, athletic fields, artificial turf, stormwater management, and site development. At least two qualifying projects must be completed within four years of the bid due date, and all three within ten years. At least one project must demonstrate experience performing work at an operating facility while maintaining operations.

The anticipated contract budget is $6.24 million; substantial completion is required within 180 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with final completion within 30 days after punch list delivery. Liquidated damages are $5,549 per calendar day for failure to achieve substantial completion. The contractor must provide a bid bond of 5 percent of total bid amount, Payment and Performance Bonds equal to 100 percent of contract award, and comprehensive insurance including workers' compensation at statutory limits, general liability of $1 million per occurrence/$2 million aggregate, employer's liability of $1 million, and automobile liability of $1 million. All work must comply with OSHA, E-Verify requirements, and Collier County Environmental, Health and Safety standards. Contractors must utilize Collier County's Procore project management platform for all documentation and submittals and complete a county facilities background check. The project site is located at 505 Escambia Street, Immokalee, Florida.