Opportunity
North Carolina eVP #549-RFB-2027-02
Laurinburg Seeks Bids for McDuffie Square Depot Building Construction
Posted
August 05, 2026
Respond By
September 02, 2026
Identifier
549-RFB-2027-02
NAICS
236220
The City of Laurinburg, North Carolina, is soliciting bids for the construction of the McDuffie Square Depot Building, a one-story structure designed to replicate the original Laurinburg and Southern Railroad freight depot. - Government Buyer: - City of Laurinburg, Budget & Management Services Director - Project Scope: - Construction of a one-story depot building at Railroad Street and South Gill Street - Includes restrooms, office, storage, and an open-air shelter area - Structural steel superstructure, masonry restroom walls, metal stud and gypsum board office/storage walls - Fire-rated Hardie lap siding or equivalent, reinforced concrete footings, and slab - All plumbing, electrical, and HVAC work included; owner provides light fixtures for installation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Building must use non-combustible or fire-retardant materials due to downtown fire district regulations - Single prime contract covers all trades (general, electrical, plumbing, HVAC) - Liquidated damages apply for late completion - 5% bid bond, performance and payment bonds, and insurance required - Compliance with local and state licensing - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation
Description
The City of Laurinburg is soliciting bids for the construction of the McDuffie Square Depot Building, a one-story structure located at the corner of Railroad Street and South Gill Street in Laurinburg, NC. The building will resemble the original freight depot of the former Laurinburg and Southern Railroad and will include restrooms, an office, storage, and an open-air shelter area. Construction must comply with fire safety regulations, using non-combustible materials or fire-retarding treatments. Bids are for a single prime contract covering all trades, with a bid bond of 5% required and performance and payment bonds mandated by North Carolina statutes.