Collier Senior Center Expansion Project

The Collier Senior Center Expansion Project aims to increase capacity at the existing facility to better serve the growing senior population in Collier County, Florida, by expanding into the adjacent Golden Gate Library space, creating a more integrated hub for senior services. The center currently operates critical community programs including a daily hot lunch, job placement and training for low-income seniors, a weekly food pantry, and serves as a post-emergency recovery center. The expansion will address aging infrastructure and increased demand, enhancing the delivery of services for seniors and their caregivers. The solicitation, issued by Collier County’s Procurement Services Division and publicly posted on July 17, 2026, with a response deadline of August 31, 2026, seeks a contractor to execute the full scope of work under a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) evaluation model, prioritizing price while ensuring technical responsiveness and responsibility. The contract requires compliance with Florida statutes, including domestic steel sourcing requirements and prohibitions on conducting business in sanctioned countries or participating in the boycott of Israel, with false certifications subject to immediate termination. The work involves constructing and renovating the facility in strict accordance with technical specifications, standard details, and environmental health and safety requirements, with delivery and performance tied to the project site in East Naples, Florida. Contract administration mandates adherence to detailed packaging and marking protocols, including consecutive container numbering and clear display of the Purchase Order number on all shipments, with the County retaining the right to reject non-compliant deliveries. Payment processing will follow internal Application for Payment forms rather than federal systems like WAWF, and financial tracking includes retainage provisions, though no federal accounting codes are specified. Contractors must secure comprehensive insurance with Collier County named as an additional insured, maintain E-Verify enrollment for all hires, and submit bonds, as-built drawings, warranties, and operational documentation. Final acceptance requires resolution of all punch list items, regulatory permits, and occupancy certifications, with deadlines for final completion set at 30 or 45 calendar days based on contract value. The County reserves the right to issue emergency work directives, with formal change orders to follow within 30 days. All proposals must be submitted electronically through the county’s online procurement portal, with no paper submissions permitted, and deviations from prescribed forms may result in disqualification.