How to bid on the Buggy Building roof replacement for Lee County

What Lee County is buying

Lee County is seeking labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and administration to replace the roof on the historic Buggy Building in Sanford, North Carolina. The work must integrate with the building system so that no leakage occurs.

This is a construction RFP for firms prepared to deliver a complete roof replacement, rather than only supplying materials or labor.

Key dates and the bid deadline

A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit is scheduled for October 27, 2026. The agency note says the meeting is at 9:00 a.m.

Sealed bids are due by 9:00 a.m. ET on November 10, 2026, at 115 Chatham Street, Suite 301, Sanford, North Carolina 27330. Bids will be publicly opened and read at that time. The listing summary gives 8:00 a.m.; the full description gives 9:00 a.m. Vendors should check the solicitation posting and documents to confirm the deadline.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity may suit roofing and construction firms with the people, materials, equipment, and supervision needed to replace a roof and coordinate the work with an existing historic building. Review the solicitation documents to determine whether your firm can meet the project requirements.

How to respond

Find solicitation 10474263-01-27 on North Carolina’s electronic Vendor Portal (eVP). Viewing the posting and document list is public. Responding requires free eVP vendor registration. The full documents explain how to respond; some North Carolina bids use the separate NC eProcurement (Ivalua) tool, so follow the instructions on this posting.

Submit sealed bids by delivery to the address and deadline stated in the solicitation. Electronic submissions are not allowed. Provide two complete bid packages; the instructions say a bid with only one package will be rejected. Both packages may be placed in one sealed envelope. Label the bid with its name and number.

Prepare a complete, compliant bid

Attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit, and use the solicitation documents to understand the work and submission rules. Read the specifications and bidder instructions closely before preparing your price and package.

Allow enough time for two complete packages to be assembled and delivered before the deadline. Check that the envelope is sealed and labeled, and verify the delivery arrangements and deadline against the posting, especially because the listing summary and full description show different times.