How to bid on McDuffie Square Depot Construction for the City of Laurinburg

What the City of Laurinburg is buying

The City of Laurinburg is seeking a prime contractor to build the McDuffie Square Depot. This will be a one-story, depot-style building located in downtown Laurinburg, North Carolina. The structure will include restrooms, an office, storage, and an open-air shelter area. The City will provide utilities to within five feet of the concrete slab on the Railroad Street side of the building. All construction must use non-combustible materials or fire-retardant measures due to the downtown fire district location.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

Electronic bid documents became available on August 5, 2026. Bids are due by 2:00 P.M. local time on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Bids must be submitted to the office of the Budget & Management Services Director, City Hall, 303 W. Church Street, Room 244, Laurinburg, NC, by this deadline.

A bid bond or bid security of 5% is required with your bid submission. Performance and payment bonds, along with acceptable insurance, will be required from the successful bidder.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for construction firms capable of serving as a single prime contractor for all trades involved in building a commercial structure. Experience with non-combustible construction or fire-retardant measures is important due to the project's location in a downtown fire district. Firms should be prepared to meet bond and insurance requirements for public works projects in North Carolina.

How to respond

To access the bid documents and drawings, you must complete the vendor registration process on the City of Laurinburg website. Once registered, you can log in and download the electronic bid documents. The solicitation is also posted as 549-RFB-2027-02 on the North Carolina electronic Vendor Portal (eVP), where viewing is public, but responding requires a free eVP vendor registration. Follow the specific instructions in the bid notice for submitting your response before the deadline.

Practical tips for preparing a competitive response

Carefully review all bid documents and drawings to understand the full scope of work and all requirements. Pay close attention to the specifications for materials and construction methods, especially regarding the non-combustible or fire-retardant requirements. Ensure your bid bond is correctly calculated at 5% of your proposed bid amount and submitted with your proposal.

It is highly encouraged to schedule and complete a site visit as outlined in the bid documents. This will allow you to assess the project site conditions near the intersection of Railroad Street and South Gill Street, which can inform your cost estimates and construction plan. Double-check that all required forms and certifications are completed accurately and submitted by the deadline.