How to bid on Hangars 1 and 2 roof replacement for the City of Lake City

What the City is buying

The City of Lake City is seeking a contractor to replace the existing roof panels and supporting structure on Hangars 1 and 2. This construction opportunity may suit firms experienced with roofing and structural replacement work.

Deadline and bid opening

Bids are due November 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. The City says late bids will not be accepted and bids cannot be submitted by any other means than its OpenGov Procurement portal.

The full description says bids will be publicly opened and read aloud, but it does not provide a specific opening time or question deadline. Check the project page for those details and any addenda.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is relevant to construction contractors able to replace roof panels and supporting structure. The solicitation states that Columbia County, Florida, residents receive a 5% preference over non-residents, under the City’s definition of resident.

How to access and submit a bid

Open the opportunity in OpenGov Procurement using the “View original source” option. If a brief security check appears, let it finish. Sign in or create a free vendor account to download plans, ask questions, join the planholders list, and submit your response.

Submit questions in writing through the portal’s Question/Answer tab. Acknowledge any addenda through OpenGov. Submit the bid through the portal before the deadline; the solicitation says bids received late or through another method will not be accepted.

Prepare a complete response

Review the plans, specifications, questions, and addenda in OpenGov before pricing the work. Check that your proposed work addresses both the roof panels and supporting structure.

The solicitation requires the proposal to be dated and signed by an authorized representative, with the representative’s title, firm name, address, and telephone number. If you take any exception to a specification, itemize it under “Clarifications and Exceptions” and identify the relevant specification paragraph and page.

Price the bid net of taxes, as the City states it is exempt from specified state and federal taxes. Allow time to finish uploading and submitting through OpenGov before the deadline.