FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When can I view other Contractors' prices?  Unit Prices will be posted on the Contracts Website under "Project Bulletin" once the Recommendation of Award has been made.

How do I download project documents?  Click on Project Bulletin, locate the project you're interested in, click on the Solicitation #, Scroll to the bottom.  There will be a link that says "download documents" if downloaded documents are available.

How do I get placed on Lee County's Bidder's/Vendor List?  A contractor interested in doing business with Lee County should complete the ONLINE APPLICATION for both Contractors and Professional Services.  After receiving a completed and signed W-9 Form, the bidder/vendor will be added to the bidders list under commodity codes selected on the application.  When new projects are advertised, you will receive the notice via mail if it falls under the commodity codes you have chosen.

How can I see who is on an Annual contract?  We now have a web page that lists the annual contracts, as well as a link to each actual contract.  Look under "Quick Links", Click on "Annual Contracts" or click here.

How do I know who handles what projects in the Contracts Department?  On this website, click on "Departmental Responsibility Assignments" under "What's New" or click here.

I need to do a Change Order (either Construction or Professional Services) - where can I find the forms?  On this website, under "Quick Links", click on "Forms" or click here.

When submitting a proposal, is there a preferred manner of assembling it?  We prefer submittals received in a binder; not a glue-bound book due to the fact that these must be scanned and the pages are hard to separate when the binder is glued.

What is the difference between an STA (Supplemental Task Authorization) and a CO (Change Order) and when should I use which?  STA's are for master, continuing contracts only (such as annual contracts).  CO's are for project-specific contracts.

Is the info at this site official?  The info on this website is subject to revision at any time. In case of errors and/or omissions, you are advised to contact the Contract Specialist listed in the Project Details for the current status of any projects.

How often should I fill out the Local Bidder Affidavit, Form GSA 330 or the Contractor Qualification Questionnaire?  They are each only good for one year.  You can NOT claim local bidder preference if the Local Bidder Affidavit is not current.

Regarding Local Bidder Preference, where can I read Lee County Ordinance No. 00-01?  Just click this link.

How do I get on Lee County's DBE Directory?  Click here.

Is this the department I would contact regarding Contractor Licensing?  No, that would be Contractor Licensing.  Their phone number is 239.344.5895

I see Lee County Ordinance 92-22 referenced.  How can I read it?  Just click this link.

The Professional Services Agreement references Florida Statute 287.055.  Where can I find that Statute?  At myflorida.com or click here.

Some of your documents are Adobe files (.pdf's) and I don't have Adobe.  How can I get it?  Click here.

Some of your downloadable documents are pretty large and my computer freezes up when I try and print them.  Any suggestions?  To speed up the download, right-click on the document and click "save as" to your hard drive.  Once saved, you may be able to open/print more quickly.