CONTRACTORS FOR PUBLIC TRANSIT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

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The intent of this solicitation is to establish a pool of qualified Contractors that can provide general public transit related construction and construction related services.
Scope of work to include, but not be limited to; general construction activity related to the Public Transit and Neighborhood Enhancement Division; including bus shelters, structures, enclosures, improvements for buildings, ramps, roadway, walkway, parking areas and related work, landscaping, utility and drainage, illumination, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire suppression, carpentry, roofing, signage, and etc.
The overall project includes the associated breakdown of funding sources. It is anticipated that all construction aspects associated with public transit construction projects will be primarily funded with Federal Transit Administration funds, Federal Transit Administration Emergency Relief funds, and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as well as State (FDOT) and local County dollars, as depicted in the scope of work and exhibits. Therefore, services associated with each funding source shall be clearly identified and delineated throughout the life of the project.

Background

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Project Details

• Reference ID: 24-8285R
• Department: Public Transit & Neighborhood Enhancement
• Department Head: Ellen Sheffey (Division Director)

Important Dates

• Questions Due: 2026-06-29T21:00:07.592Z

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 —

  EXAMPLE ONLY:

  The intent of this solicitation is to establish a pool of qualified Contractors that can provide general public transit related construction and construction related services.
  Scope of work to include, but not be limited to; general construction activity related to the Public Transit and Neighborhood Enhancement Division; including bus shelters, structures, enclosures, improvements for buildings, ramps, roadway, walkway, parking areas and related work, landscaping, utility and drainage, illumination, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire suppression, carpentry, roofing, signage, and etc.
  The overall project includes the associated breakdown of funding sources. It is anticipated that all construction aspects associated with public transit construction projects will be primarily funded with Federal Transit Administration funds, Federal Transit Administration Emergency Relief funds, and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as well as State (FDOT) and local County dollars, as depicted in the scope of work and exhibits. Therefore, services associated with each funding source shall be clearly identified and delineated throughout the life of the project.

• Scope of Work or Project Details —

  Please see the Attachments section for specifications and attachments.

• Timeline —

  Release Project Date:	June 4, 2026
  Question Submission Deadline:	June 29, 2026, 5:00pm
  Proposal Submission Deadline:	July 6, 2026, 3:00pm

• Project Contact —

  Zachary Scheid

  Contract Administration Specialist

  3299 Tamiami Trail East

  Naples, FL 34112

  Email: zachary.scheid@collier.gov

  Phone: (239) 252-1291

• Procurement Contact —

  Zachary Scheid

  Contract Administration Specialist

  3299 Tamiami Trail East

  Naples, FL 34112

  Email: zachary.scheid@collier.gov

  Phone: (239) 252-1291

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.

• Reference Questionnaire (if applicable Form 4) (required)
• Grant Provisions (Form 5) (required) —

  All forms must be completed

• rtificate 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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    • 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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