NEUF Perimeter Fence, Irrigation, and Landscaping

Collier County Board of County Commissioners, Procurement Services Division is requesting sealed bids for construction of perimeter fencing, irrigation systems, and landscaping at the Northeast Regional Utility Program (NEUF) facility located at 850 39th Ave NE, Naples, Florida under ITB Solicitation No. 26-8702, with bids due October 8, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. through https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/collier-county-fl.

The contractor must achieve substantial completion within 180 calendar days from Notice to Proceed and final completion within an additional 30 calendar days after punch list delivery. Liquidated damages of $2,833.33 per calendar day apply for failure to meet the substantial completion deadline. Bidders must submit a certified Bid Bond equal to 5 percent of the total bid amount; the successful bidder must provide Payment and Performance Bonds at 100 percent of the contract amount, executed by surety companies licensed to do business in Florida.

The anticipated project budget is $3.4 million. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for August 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the project site.

Bidders must be enrolled in E-Verify at bid submission and hold all required contractor and business licenses. Documentation requirements include key personnel assignments, material manufacturer compliance certifications, major subcontractor lists, five project references of similar scope completed within the last five years, trench safety act certifications, insurance certificates meeting specified minimum limits, conflict of interest disclosures, vendor declarations, and immigration law compliance certifications. The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids and may postpone contract award for up to 180 days from bid opening without bidder consent.