What the buyer needs
AI summaryLee County seeks bids for the installation of a fire sprinkler system in the Coca Cola Building Warehouse. Bidders must submit two complete bid packages by December 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 10, 2026, at the project site. Attending this meeting or scheduling a visit is highly encouraged.
Scope of work
- Design and install a complete engineered fire protection sprinkler system
- Furnish and install piping, heads, iron pipe, galvanized piping, couplings, supports, firestopping, and sleeving
- Furnish and install flow switches, tamper switches, check valves, and backflow preventers
- Furnish and install fire hose valve cabinets and access panels as required
- Obtain necessary permits and pay associated filing and permit fees
- Provide pre-testing and testing requirements needed to achieve temporary and final occupancy approval
- Provide vibration isolation and earthquake protection measures as required by code
- Furnish spare sprinkler cabinet with spare heads as specified by NFPA 13
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Lowest responsible bidder meeting submittal requirements and standard criteria | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Appropriately licensed in the State of North Carolina under General Statutes Chapter 87
- Evidence of past performance on at least three (3) similar projects completed within the past five (5) years
- Adequate staffing, equipment, and resources to complete work within time permitted
- National background checks for all working employees prior to entering the building
- Compliance with E-Verify requirements under NC General Statutes Chapter 64 Article 2
Documents to include with your response
- Bid Form
- Bid Bond or Certified Check equal to 5 percent of the base bid amount
- Sales tax listed as a separate line item
- Documentation of completed national background checks for all employees on company letterhead
- Acknowledgment of receipt of all Addenda on Bid Form
- Iran Divestment Act Certification
- E-Verify Certification
- Form W-9
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy
- Instructions
- Two (2) complete bid packages must be submitted in an opaque sealed envelope clearly marked with the Project Title and Project Number. Hand deliveries go to Lee County Finance, 115 Chatham Street, Suite 301, Sanford, NC 27330. Digital submissions are not allowed.