McDuffie Square Depot Building Project

The City of Laurinburg, North Carolina is requesting bids on the construction of a one-story depot building in McDuffie Square under RFB 2027-02B, with bids due October 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The contract will be awarded as a single prime contract for all trades to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, with work to be completed by March 2027.

The structure will resemble the original Laurinburg and Southern Railroad freight depot and will occupy the corner of Railroad Street and South Gill Street in the downtown fire district. The building will contain restrooms, an office, storage, and an open-air shelter area. All construction must comply with UL732 Class A flame spread requirements or be treated with fire-retarding measures. The City will bring utilities to within 5 feet of the concrete slab on the Railroad Street side.

Bidders must submit a bid bond or bid security equal to 5 percent of the base bid amount. The bid form must include a guaranteed maximum price and specify the number of calendar days required for completion. Performance and payment bonds will be required of the successful bidder, along with insurance in a form acceptable to the Owner. Bids are firm for sixty calendar days from the date of bid opening. Liquidated damages apply for late completion, assessed at $500 per day for the first week, $1,000 per day for weeks two and three, and $1,500 per day for week four and beyond. All bids must exclude taxes from which North Carolina municipalities are exempt and include all applicable fees, permits, bonds, insurance, and general conditions.

While no formal pre-bid conference will be held, prospective bidders are highly encouraged to schedule site visits prior to submission. Bids must be submitted in hard copy to Harold W. Haywood, Budget & Management Services Director, 303 W. Church Street, Room 244, Laurinburg, NC 28352. Electronic bid documents are available beginning October 8, 2026 through the City's website and BidNet Direct platform.