Notice of intent to single source costar realty information, INC.

Collier County, Florida is pursuing a single-source procurement for proprietary research data services from CoStar Realty Information, Inc., focusing on comprehensive hotel occupancy research for the region. The procurement involves weekly and monthly proprietary research data reports detailing hotel performance metrics, specifically tracking average daily rate (ADR), revenue per available room (RevPAR), and comparative analyses between current and historical data for Collier County hotels and surrounding areas. The intended contract period spans four years, from February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2030. Potential respondents have until January 20, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. to submit any challenges to the single-source designation, with all submissions required through the Collier County Procurement Services Division Online Bidding System. Interested parties challenging the single-source status must provide written documentation demonstrating alternative qualified sources exist, though pricing information is expressly prohibited from submission. Inquiries can be directed to Radoslava Edreva, Assistant Director of Procurement Services, via phone at (239) 252-8374 or email at radoslava.edreva@collier.gov.

The notice does not specify any specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or explicit award values for the procurement. No incumbent vendor details beyond CoStar Realty Information, Inc. are provided, and the document does not outline specific integration requirements with existing technology infrastructure. The procurement appears to be a direct, sole-source acquisition of specialized research data services without competitive bidding, contingent upon the county's determination that the selection represents the best interest of Collier County. The procurement is focused exclusively on obtaining specialized, proprietary hotel occupancy research that provides detailed performance metrics and year-over-year comparative analyses. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the four-year contract duration suggests a substantial commitment to ongoing data research services from the selected vendor.