Port of the Islands Property - Development or Disposition

The Collier County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified vendors to either develop affordable housing on or purchase outright the 6.86‑acre “Port of the Islands” property in Naples, FL. Two tracks are offered: Track A – a ground‑lease or similar arrangement for affordable‑housing development with long‑term affordability restrictions; Track B – an outright fee‑simple purchase with a development concept that complies with existing zoning. Proposals will be evaluated on public benefit, financial return, and deliverability, with a single awardee expected. The County will not provide direct subsidies and expects bidders to demonstrate financial feasibility and relevant experience. • Property: 12323 Union Road, Naples, FL (≈6.86 acres, zoned Residential Tourist) • Two submission tracks: affordable‑housing ground lease (Track A) or outright purchase (Track B) • Evaluation criteria include unit production, affordability depth, financial structure, developer experience, purchase price, financial capacity, and economic impact • No predetermined outcome – County will select the “highest and best use” after comparative analysis • Required deliverables: detailed development concept (≤80 pages for Track A, ≤70 pages for Track B), references, proof of financial capacity, and compliance with resilience/flood‑design standards • Pre‑proposal conference: September 22 2026, 12:30 PM EST (mandatory attendance not specified) • Submission via Collier County online bidding portal