Award
North Carolina eVP #10474849-01-26
Legal Services for Lee County Community Development Block Grant - Neighborhood Revitalization
Recipient
Stephenson & Stephenson
Awarded
October 26, 2026
Identifier
10474849-01-26
Lee County is the buyer, administering a Community Development Block Grant–Neighborhood Revitalization program funded by the North Carolina Department of Commerce, Rural Economic Development Division. Awardee Stephenson & Stephenson is to provide limited legal support, including preliminary title opinions for approximately seven residential structures scheduled for rehabilitation or reconstruction, loan closings, and minimal general legal advice related to the program. The source also describes an RFP requirement for two complete bid packages; digital submissions are not accepted. No awarded fees, product items, or contract performance dates are provided. The solicitation anticipates a Notice to Proceed approximately 30 days after award and contract execution.
Description
Lee County is administering a Community Development Block Grant – Neighborhood Revitalization (CDBG NR) program funded by the North Carolina Department of Commerce, Rural Economic Development Division. As part of this program, the County will require the services of a private law firm to provide limited legal support. Required services include the preparation of preliminary title opinions for approximately seven (7) residential structures scheduled for rehabilitation or reconstruction, as well as loan closings and minimal general legal advice related to the program. The County anticipates issuing a Notice to Proceed within approximately 30 days of award and contract execution.
Sealed bids will be accepted by the Lee County Finance Office until July 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Please note that two (2) complete bid packages must be submitted. If only one bid package is submitted, the bid will be rejected. Both bid packages may be submitted in a single sealed envelope. Digital submissions will not be accepted. Bids should be clearly labeled with the bid name and number and mailed or hand-delivered to:
Attn: Purchasing Agent Lee County Finance 115 Chatham Street, Suite 301 Sanford, NC 27330
The sealed envelope should be marked: “Legal Services Proposal – CDBG-NR Program.”
If you have any questions concerning the scope of work, please contact Tradell Adkins, Planner II, Sanford/Lee County Community Development Department via email at tradell.adkins@sanfordnc.net.
Special Instructions: Two complete bid packages must be submitted to the Lee County Finance Office via email or in person.
Solicitation Type: RFP