Description
The County of Lee is soliciting proposals for the complete furnishing and installation of a new fence system at the former Coca‑Cola Building/Warehouse in Sanford, NC. The contract is a lump‑sum award for labor, materials, equipment, and related services, with a 60‑day performance period. Bidders must be licensed in North Carolina, demonstrate prior similar experience, and attend a mandatory pre‑bid conference on site. Two sealed bid packages are required, and the bid opening is scheduled for November 20, 2026. The project includes options for decorative metal picket fencing versus standard chain‑link, as well as gate hardware and grounding requirements.
• Scope: Supply and install fence (black chain‑link or decorative metal picket) and associated gates (swing, sliding, double‑leaf) per detailed construction documents.
• Contract Type: Lump‑sum, 60‑day completion.
• Mandatory Pre‑Bid Conference: 5 Nov 2026, 10 am, 1605 Hawkins Ave, Sanford, NC.
• Licensing: Must hold a valid NC General Contractor’s License (General Statutes Chapter 87).
• Submission: Sealed bids due 2:00 PM, 20 Nov 2026, Lee County Finance Office, 115 Chatham St, Suite 301, Sanford, NC. Two complete bid packages required; digital submissions not accepted.
• Evaluation: Lowest responsive and responsible bidder will be awarded; liquidated damages $1,000 per day for late completion.
• Required Documentation: Proof of licensing, three references from similar projects (last 5 years), evidence of staffing/equipment, and compliance with insurance, bonding, and safety regulations.