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The Collier County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on April 29, 2026, where several procurement and land use matters were addressed. Key procurement actions included awarding a $5.78 million contract to Wright Construction Group, Inc. for the Big Cypress Golf Estates drainage and water main replacement project. The board also authorized issuing an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) for a qualified development partner to construct affordable housing on a county-owned property on the Port of the Islands. Additionally, multiple land acquisition agreements under the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Program were considered, with some parcels approved for purchase and others denied, amid discussions on program strategy and property valuations. The board approved a commercial excavation permit for material removal at the Collier County Resource Recovery Park. Updates on the Paradise Coast Sports Complex phase three construction were provided, including plans for a design-build approach with completion targeted for 2029. Policy discussions touched on conservation program improvements, environmental assessments, and lease extensions for a racetrack facility. Several motions related to procurement and land acquisition were passed during the meeting.