Prequalification Process

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It is the policy of the Lee County Board of Commissioners to award contract through an open competition in bidding, consistent with North Carolina General Statutes, based on an impartial selection of contractors, integrity in business practices, and skillful performance of public contracts. 

It is the policy of the County to award public building construction and repair contracts to the lowest, responsible, responsive bidder as provided by Article 8 of Chapter 143 of the North Carolina General Statutes.

It is the policy of the County to adopt an objective process for the prequalification of bidders on individual projects selected by the County and for all projects utilizing the Construction Manager at Risk delivery method in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-135.8.

It is the intent of this policy to impartially evaluate a contractor, and to properly determine by its responsible business practices, work experience, manpower, and equipment that it is appropriately qualified and experienced in construction, renovation and/or repair of public facilities.