County seeks builder for sports complex

NAPLES — Collier County officials have put out information seeking a construction manager for the Collier County Sports Complex.

The complex, about one mile northeast of the Interstate 75 and Collier Boulevard interchange, is designed to be a regional tournament-caliber sports facility, according to a release. Components for the initial phase of the sports complex may include eight multipurpose fields and eight baseball/softball fields; a multipurpose championship venue with seating ranging from 3,000 to 6,000 seats; and a fieldhouse/indoor facility of up to 125,000 square feet, the release adds. The concept also calls for potential walking running trails, a bicycle track, running track, beach volleyball and rest areas.

The Collier County Procurement Services Division has issued a Construction Manager at Risk solicitation for the project. The deadline for sealed proposals is 3 p.m., Friday, Oct. 13. To submit a bid, companies must register on colliergov.net/purchasing and click on vendor registration.