Immokalee Sports Complex Phase 1A

Collier County is seeking sealed bids for the Immokalee Sports Complex Phase 1A Project (Bid No. 26-8624), a comprehensive construction initiative located at 505 Escambia Street in Immokalee, Florida. The project involves constructing two artificial turf fields, implementing stormwater improvements, installing fencing, and completing landscaping and hardscaping work. Key deliverables include two synthetic sports fields, galvanized chain link fencing (2,200 linear feet), gates, backstops, bleachers, vehicular bollards, sports lighting, stormwater and sanitary sewer infrastructure, potable water connections, fire hydrant installation, and extensive landscape improvements including soil preparation, sod installation, tree plantings, and irrigation systems. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of ten years of experience in sports field construction and provide five references, with at least two from similar projects completed within the last four years. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for December 12, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. in Naples, Florida, with sealed bids due no later than January 22, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. local time. Prospective bidders must register through the Collier County procurement portal and must be enrolled in the E-Verify program with a valid Florida General Contractor License.

The contract has no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The anticipated project budget is $5,000,000, with the successful bidder required to provide performance and payment bonds at 100% of the contract award amount. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including worker's compensation, commercial general liability, automobile liability, and umbrella/excess coverage totaling several million dollars. Liquidated damages of $3,201 per calendar day will be assessed for failure to achieve substantial completion on schedule, with the project timeline requiring substantial completion within 240 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed and final completion within 30 calendar days after punch list delivery. The project will utilize Collier County's Procore project management platform, and all workers must undergo full background clearance through Collier County Facilities. The contract includes an owner's allowance of $312,000 and provisions for potential additive alternates, such as an electric rolling gate with Knox Box and a planting irrigation water treatment system. Collier County will name itself as an additional insured on all required liability policies, and the contract includes a one-year warranty on all work performed.