Arbitrage Rebate Services

As requested by the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller’s Finance Division (hereinafter, the “Division or Department”), the Collier County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division (hereinafter, “County”) has issued this Request for Proposals (hereinafter, “RFP”) with the intent of obtaining proposals from interested and qualified Proposers in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications stated herein, in the Solicitation and/or attachments.  The Proposers, at a minimum, must achieve the requirements of the Specifications, Scope of Services, or Scope of Work stated herein. All references to “Proposer” are also referred to as “Consultant,” “Firm,” “Offeror,” “Contractor,” and “Vendor.”

Historically, Collier County, Florida has utilized a consultant for the annual calculation of arbitrage rebate on its tax- exempt debt issuances.  These calculations are performed for purposes of maintaining compliance with current tax code and annual financial reporting. The annual spend over the last six (6) years has averaged $20,100.  However, this average may not be indicative of future buying patterns.

Background

Collier County has issued long-term, tax-exempt bond issues and direct placement bank term loans to finance, or refinance, a variety of activities, such as the construction and/or acquisition of structures and improvements. These issues, which we understand may be subject to the arbitrage rebate requirements contained in Section 148(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Rebate Requirement”) are enumerated in Exhibit A, attached hereto. For the Consultant to perform the arbitrage rebate calculations, the Collier County Clerk and Comptroller’s Finance Department will provide the Consultant with details of proceeds postings and expenditures, as well as relevant investment income and investment valuation information, further described under the Evaluation Criteria #3 Business Plan.  The County’s arbitrage rebate calculations are current through September 30, 2025.  The County may complete additional financing during the term of the agreement that may be subject to Rebate Requirements and may be added to the work of the successful Proposer.

Project Details

• Reference ID: 26-8666
• Department: Clerk of Court's Office
• Department Head: Crystal Kinzel (Clerk of Court)

Important Dates

• Questions Due: 2026-05-07T21:00:07.592Z

Evaluation Criteria

• 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.

• Summary —

  As requested by the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller’s Finance Division (hereinafter, the “Division or Department”), the Collier County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division (hereinafter, “County”) has issued this Request for Proposals (hereinafter, “RFP”) with the intent of obtaining proposals from interested and qualified Proposers in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications stated herein, in the Solicitation and/or attachments.  The Proposers, at a minimum, must achieve the requirements of the Specifications, Scope of Services, or Scope of Work stated herein. All references to “Proposer” are also referred to as “Consultant,” “Firm,” “Offeror,” “Contractor,” and “Vendor.”

   

  Historically, Collier County, Florida has utilized a consultant for the annual calculation of arbitrage rebate on its tax- exempt debt issuances.  These calculations are performed for purposes of maintaining compliance with current tax code and annual financial reporting. The annual spend over the last six (6) years has averaged $20,100.  However, this average may not be indicative of future buying patterns.

• Scope of Work or Project Details —

  Please see the Attachments section for specifications and attachments.

• Timeline —

  Release Project Date:	April 14, 2026
  Question Submission Deadline:	May 7, 2026, 5:00pm
  Proposal Submission Deadline:	May 14, 2026, 3:00pm Procurement Services 3295 Tamiami Trail East, Bldg. C-2 Naples, Florida 34112

• Project Contact —

  Patricia Dobrovodska

  Procurement Strategist II

  3303 Tamiami Trail E

  East Naples, FL 34112

  Email: patricia.dobrovodska@collier.gov

  Phone: (239) 252-8946 Ext: 8946

• Procurement Contact —

  Patricia Dobrovodska

  Procurement Strategist II

  3303 Tamiami Trail E

  East Naples, FL 34112

  Email: patricia.dobrovodska@collier.gov

  Phone: (239) 252-8946 Ext: 8946

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)
• Request for Proposal (RFP) Instructions Form (required) —

  Request for Proposal (RFP)  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)
• Local Vendor Preference Form 4 and Business Tax Receipt (if claiming) (required) —

  Include the completed form a copy of the business tax receipt. 

• Reference Questionnaire (if applicable Form 5)
• 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.

• 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
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