Aerial Painting Services

As requested by the Public Utilities Department (Hereinafter the “Division”), the Collier County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division (hereinafter, “County”) has issued this Invitation for Qualification (hereinafter, “IFQ”) with the intent of obtaining proposals from interested and qualified Proposers in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications stated or attached.  At a minimum, the Proposer must achieve the requirements of the Specifications or Scope of Work stated.

The awarded contractors will be responsible for providing complete painting services for Aerial Crossings located throughout Collier County. The services include providing protective paint and coatings services, and related materials to County departments/divisions on an as-needed basis and to support the proper assessment, access, preparation, and painting of County-owned above-ground potable water, wastewater, and irrigation quality (IQ) aerial pipes and appurtenances.

The results of this solicitation may be used by other County departments once awarded according to the Board of County Commissioners Procurement Ordinance.

Historically, County departments have spent approximately $675,380; however, this is may not be indicative of future buying patterns.

Background

The Public Utilities Department is responsible for maintaining the County’s water, wastewater, and Irrigation Quality (IQ) aerial crossings. These aerials span canals and rivers throughout Collier County, and many are difficult to access, often requiring watercraft and specialized lifting equipment. The County currently has approximately seventy-six (76) water, forty-five (45) wastewater, and twelve (12) IQ aerial crossings and the system is expanding. The Division seeks to award contracts to qualified vendors to access, prepare, and paint these aerials on an as-needed basis.

Project Details

• Reference ID: 26-8689
• Department: Procurement
• Department Head: Sandra Srnka (Procurement Director)

Important Dates

• Questions Due: 2026-08-27T21:00:07.592Z
• Pre-Proposal Meeting: 2026-08-13T14:00:00.000Z — Procurement Services Division 3295 Tamiami Trail East Bldg C-2, Conference Rm A Naples, FL 34112

Evaluation Criteria

• Summary —

  As requested by the Public Utilities Department (Hereinafter the “Division”), the Collier County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division (hereinafter, “County”) has issued this Invitation for Qualification (hereinafter, “IFQ”) with the intent of obtaining proposals from interested and qualified Proposers in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications stated or attached.  At a minimum, the Proposer must achieve the requirements of the Specifications or Scope of Work stated.

   

  The awarded contractors will be responsible for providing complete painting services for Aerial Crossings located throughout Collier County. The services include providing protective paint and coatings services, and related materials to County departments/divisions on an as-needed basis and to support the proper assessment, access, preparation, and painting of County-owned above-ground potable water, wastewater, and irrigation quality (IQ) aerial pipes and appurtenances.

   

  The results of this solicitation may be used by other County departments once awarded according to the Board of County Commissioners Procurement Ordinance.

   

  Historically, County departments have spent approximately $675,380; however, this is may not be indicative of future buying patterns.

• Important Instructions for Electronic Submittals —

  The County of Collier, FL is accepting electronic bid submissions. Bidders shall create a FREE account with OpenGov Procurement by signing up at https://procurement.opengov.com/signup. Once you have completed account registration, browse back to this page, click on "Draft Response", and follow the instructions to submit the electronic bid.

• Timeline —

  Release Project Date:	August 4, 2026
  Pre-Proposal Meeting (Non-Mandatory):	August 13, 2026, 10:00am Procurement Services Division 3295 Tamiami Trail East Bldg C-2, Conference Rm A Naples, FL 34112
  Question Submission Deadline:	August 27, 2026, 5:00pm
  Proposal Submission Deadline:	September 3, 2026, 3:00pm

• Scope of Work or Project Details —

  Please see the Attachments section for specifications and attachments.

• Project Contact —

  Hannah Jones

  Procurement Strategist II

  3295 Tamiami Trail East Bldg C-2

  Naples, FL 34112

  Email: hannah.jones@collier.gov

  Phone: (239) 252-1306

• Procurement Contact —

  Hannah Jones

  Procurement Strategist II

  3295 Tamiami Trail East Bldg C-2

  Naples, FL 34112

  Email: hannah.jones@collier.gov

  Phone: (239) 252-1306

Submission Requirements

• Separate Cost Proposal (required) —

  Confirm that your fee proposal is not attached in your Proposal and is attached separately here.

• I certify that I have read, understood, and agree to the terms in this solicitation and that I am authorized to submit this response on behalf of my company. I certify that all the documents submitted by a corporation must be executed in the corporate name by the president, a vice president, or duly authorized representative. The corporate address and state of incorporation must be shown below the signature.* (required)
• I certify that all documents have been executed by an authorized agent on behalf of the company. (required)
• Invitation for Qualification (IFQ) Instructions Form (required) —

  Invitation for Qualification (IFQ) Instructions have been acknowledged and accepted.

• Collier County Purchase Order Terms and Conditions. (required) —

  Collier County Purchase Order Terms and Conditions have been acknowledged and accepted.

• Insurance Requirements (required) —

  Vendor Acknowledges Insurance Requirement and is prepared to produce the required insurance certificate(s) within five (5) days of the County's issuance of a Notice of Recommended Award.

• Proposal Submittal (required) —

  Please submit a proposal per Evaluation Criteria outlined in Solicitation.

• County Required Forms
• Vendor Declaration Statement (Form 1) (required)
• Conflict of Interest Certification (Form 2) (required)
• Immigration Certification (Form 3) (required)
• E-Verify - Memorandum of Understanding (required) —

  Vendor MUST be enrolled in the E-Verify - https://www.e-verify.gov/ at the time of submission of the proposal/bid. E-Verify Memorandum of Understanding or Company Profile page should be attached with your submittal.

• Local Vendor Preference (if claiming Form 4) —

  Include a copy of the business tax receipt. 

• Reference Questionnaire (if applicable Form 5)
• Certificate of Authority to Conduct Business in State of Florida (sunbiz.org)* (required) —

  http://dos.myflorida.com/sunbiz/ should be attached with your submittal. All the documents submitted by a corporation must be executed in the corporate name by the president, a vice president, or a duly authorized representative. The signatory must appear on Sunbiz, if not, attach a Resolution or Certificate of Authority. 

• W-9 Form (required)
• Signed Addendums (If Applicable)
• Miscellaneous Documents
• Pricing (required) —
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    • This is a quote for goods or commodities.
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    • Seeking services for hourly rate schedules.
  • Choose Option 2 when you need vendors to provide you with the line items. 
• Evaluation Committee? (required) —

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• Procurement and/or Project Contact —

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