Bid guide
How to bid on the Lee County Recreation Event Center and Pickleball Complex Building
What Lee County is buying
The Lee County Board of Commissioners is seeking qualified vendors to construct a Recreation Event Center Building and an open-air covered pickleball facility. This project also includes associated site work, parking, and infrastructure. The location for this construction is 231 State Route 3, Leesburg, Georgia 31763. All work must meet County standards and applicable local and state codes.
This is a significant construction opportunity for firms specializing in public facilities and recreational complexes.
Key dates and deadlines
This Invitation for Bid (IFB) was published on September 11, 2026. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on September 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. This meeting will take place at the Opal Cannon Auditorium of the T. Page Tharp Building, located at 102 Starksville Ave N, Leesburg. Attendance is required for all interested bidders.
The deadline for submitting sealed written bids is October 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. Bids submitted after this time will not be considered.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is ideal for construction firms with experience in building public recreation facilities, event centers, and sports complexes. Vendors should be familiar with site work, parking development, and infrastructure projects. Experience with Georgia's county standards and state building codes is essential.
The project is categorized under construction, making it suitable for general contractors and specialized construction companies.
How to respond to this solicitation
To access the full solicitation, click “View original source” to open Event PE-68800-NONST-2027-000000016 on the Georgia Procurement Registry (GPR). You do not need an account to view the posting and its associated documents.
Review the conceptual design plans, contract information, bid form, and other enclosed details. Some Georgia events route documents and responses to an external “Event Link” (Team Georgia Marketplace); otherwise, submit your sealed written bid as directed on the posting before the deadline. Remember, attendance at the mandatory pre-bid meeting on September 29, 2026, is required.
Tips for a competitive response
Given the mandatory pre-bid meeting, ensure your representative attends to gather all necessary information and clarify any questions directly with the agency. This is often a critical step for understanding project nuances and demonstrating commitment.
Carefully review all provided documents, including conceptual designs and county standards, to ensure your bid fully complies with all specifications. Pay close attention to the bid form and ensure all required fields are completed accurately. Highlight your firm's relevant experience with similar public or recreational construction projects to demonstrate your capability to successfully complete this work.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Lee County Board of Commissioners; the original posting controls.