NEUF Perimeter Fence, Irrigation, and Landscaping

Collier County is soliciting sealed electronic bids for solicitation 26-8702, which involves the construction of the NEUF perimeter fence, irrigation, and landscaping project located at 850 39th Ave NE, Naples, Florida. The anticipated project budget is 3,400,000.00 dollars, including a 30,000.00 dollar owner's allowance for unforeseen conditions. The scope of work encompasses site preparation, removal of existing vegetation, installation of 12,712 linear feet of vinyl-coated chain link fencing with barbed wire, installation of various native and non-native trees and shrubs, and the implementation of a comprehensive irrigation system including Hunter decoders and adjustable flow bubblers. Bids must be submitted electronically via the county's online procurement portal by 3:00 PM EST on October 8, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the base bid and any selected alternates. Required submission documents include unaltered bid forms, a bid bond equal to 5 percent of the cost proposal, evidence of E-Verify enrollment, a Florida certificate of authority, and a valid Certified General Contractors or Underground Utility and Excavation Contractor license. Upon award, the contractor must provide performance and payment bonds for 100 percent of the contract amount and adhere to strict environmental, health, and safety standards. Final acceptance is contingent upon the project manager's signature on the certificate of final completion and the resolution of all punch list items.