Solicitation & Contract Information

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    The information on the Purchasing Department's site is being provided as a service to our customers and to the community. Due to its dynamic nature, it is not guaranteed the information contained herein is current or complete at all times. Every effort is made to ensure accuracy at the time items are posted. Information and documents posted are not necessarily complete, authoritative, or legally binding. Please contact the Purchasing Department with any questions purchasing@collierschools.com (239) 377-0047.
     

    ACTIVE SOLICITATIONS - e-Procurement Portal

     

    Blue letters on a black backgroundDescription automatically generatedCCPS has partnered with OpenGov and will utilize an e-Procurement Portal for publishing and receiving all vendor responses.  Vendors shall visit, register, and create an account, at no cost to the vendor, on CCPS’s OpenGov portal. To register and/or view ACTIVE SOLICITATIONS please click here: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/collierschools

    It is the vendor's responsibility to ensure it understands and is able to utilize the electronic platform. Bids may be submitted at any time after the solicitation has been posted, and will remain sealed until the electronic bid opening in the procurement portal. PLEASE NOTE, CCPS is not responsible for any bid or proposal submitted to a solicitation after the due date and time. ALL SUBMITTALS, BIDS, OR PROPOSALS, ARE REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED BY THE DUE DATE AND TIME AS LISTED IN THE SOLICITATION. All bidders shall be forewarned when submitting their bid, that additional time may be necessary to ensure it is received by the due date and time. This includes any additional requirements or time to navigate the procurement portal. CCPS disclaims any responsibility of the electronic platform, or for any electronic bid not properly submitted by the due date and time within the platform.

     

    To utilize the portal: 

    Step 1:  Vendors will navigate to the link above to sign-up as a vendor (at no charge). Upon sign-up/registration, the vendor will receive an e-mail from OpenGov with instructions to activate the account.

    Step 2:  Subscribe to receive solicitation updates. Once the account is activated, visit the CCPS portal for specific information and to subscribe to CCPS’s solicitation opportunities.

    Step 3:  Manage notification preferences. After subscribing, vendors may manage their desired category code(s) and notification preferences by logging into their company profile.

     

    For further information on OpenGov and/or for assistance, navigate to the OpenGov Help Center for Procurement https://opengov.my.site.com/support/s/article/ca6d1285-1e48-4a21-bb0d-715edb7794ed to learn more about vendor accounts, notifications, and related information.

     

     
    Cone Of Silence During Competitive Selection Process
     

    A cone of silence is hereby established for all competitive selection processes including Invitations to Bids (ITB), Request for Proposals (RFP), Request for Qualifications (RFQu), Request for Quotes (RFQ), and Invitations to Negotiate (ITN) for the provision of goods and services. The cone of silence is designed to protect the integrity of the procurement process by shielding it from undue influences prior to the recommendation of a contract award. This cone of silence shall be imposed on these procurements after the advertisement for the same. See Board Policy 6324.