Notice of intent to single source leathers & associates, INC.

Collier County, Florida, through its Procurement Services Division, has issued a Notice of Intent to Single Source Leathers & Associates, Inc. for playground equipment and services at Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park. The procurement focuses on manufacturer-approved playground parts, including slides, swings, climbing structures, safety surfaces, connectors, and fasteners specifically for existing Leathers & Associates equipment. The scope of work encompasses complete replacement and repair services, involving labor for removing damaged components, installing new parts, performing skilled assembly, anchoring, and conducting safety inspections. Additional services include reimbursement for travel expenses and freight/shipping costs associated with delivering equipment and parts to the park located at 810 39th Ave NE, Naples, FL. The contract is intended to run for five years, from December 5, 2025, through December 4, 2030, with a submission deadline of December 30, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. for potential objections to the single source designation. Interested parties must submit any written objections through the Collier County Procurement Services Division Online Bidding System at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/collier-county-fl.

The Notice of Intent indicates no specific monetary value for the contract and does not include explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations. The procurement appears to be a direct single source procurement with Leathers & Associates, Inc. as the designated vendor, based on their specific playground equipment already installed at the park. The Procurement Services Division retains sole discretion in determining the single source status, and their decisions are not subject to protest or appeal. While no specific budget range is provided, the comprehensive nature of the services suggests a potentially significant investment in playground maintenance and equipment replacement. The notice emphasizes that this is not a request for pricing or a commitment to purchase, but rather an opportunity for potential vendors to demonstrate alternative qualified sources for the identified services.