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Lee County, FL bids
The bids 5 Lee County buyers post on their own sites, with the state and federal ones, in one email around 6 AM.
- Open now
- 35
- Local bids since Oct 25, 2026
- 9
- Local buyers we check
- 5
- Their bid sites
- 5
Bids counted Oct 31, 2026. Open now includes the state and federal bids, as the email does.
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Recent Lee County bids
Closed ones, as examples of the work. New bids come by email in full, each with its official link.
- Airfield Photometric Testing at Southwest Florida International AirportClosed Oct 29, 2026
What Lee County bids look like
- Trades with the most bids: construction (6), electrical (1), painting (1) and paving (1).
- Open for 39 days from posting to the due date, at the median.
- Posted most by City of Fort Myers (4), City of Cape Coral (3) and Lee County Port Authority (1).
Who posts bids in Lee County
Cities and towns · 4
- City of Cape Coral
- City of Fort Myers
- City of Sanibel
- Town of Fort Myers Beach
Special districts · 1
- Lee County Port Authority
Other buyers with bids here since Oct 25, 2026, from the state, federal and legal-notice sites we read: Charles Perry Partners, Inc. (1).
Not checked yet: Lee County government and the Lee County school district's own bid sites.
How to register as a vendor in Lee County
Purchasing office
Lee County Procurement Management, 2115 Second St., 1st Floor, Fort Myers, FL 33901, 239-533-8881. checked Oct 31, 2026
Lee County government
Current and potential vendors register on Lee County's eProcurement system by completing the supplier registration and a vendor profile; registered vendors can open and respond to bids and keep their profile up to date there. By registering, bidding or contracting you agree to comply with section 448.095, Florida Statutes (Employment Eligibility): use E-Verify for all new hires and get an affidavit from each subcontractor that it does not employ unauthorized workers. checked Oct 31, 2026
School district
The School District of Lee County asks companies to start by watching its "Doing Business with the District" video, which explains how the district buys goods and services. Companies register on the district's online bid portal to download the bid documents and specifications, then upload their response through that portal by the deadline; questions go to Procurement Services at (239) 337-8180. checked Oct 31, 2026
Local preference and small business programs in Lee County
Local preference
A Local Vendor has a physical business address in Lee County, at least two full-time employees in the county, and a Lee County Local Business Tax Receipt issued at least one year before the bid opening, and must show this when it bids. On an Invitation to Bid, a qualified Local Vendor within three percent of the lowest non-local bid is awarded the bid; on a Request for Proposal, qualified local vendors get five points out of 100.
The preference does not apply in emergencies or where a grant or funding agreement forbids it. (Lee County Ordinance No. 25-11, section 3.5) checked Oct 31, 2026
Small business program
Lee County's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program is for small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals and aims to give them a fair playing field in Lee County. It is administered by Florida Gulf Coast University's Small Business Development Center. checked Oct 31, 2026
When Lee County buyers must bid it out
Purchases of goods and services estimated at $250,000 or more go through formal competitive procurement. Below that, purchases under $50,000 need a quotation and purchases from $50,000 up to $250,000 need three written quotes.
Electrical work of $75,000 and up and professional services of $35,000 and up also go through competitive procurement. (Lee County Ordinance No. 25-11, sections 3.1 and 3.2) checked Oct 31, 2026
Where Lee County posts bid results
After a selection, Procurement Management posts a Notice of Intended Decision on the county website. A formal written protest must be filed with the Procurement Management Director within ten business days of that posting. (Lee County Ordinance No. 25-11) checked Oct 31, 2026
Lee County bids by trade
The number after a trade counts its bids here since Oct 25, 2026.
Lee County bids: questions
How do I register as a vendor for Lee County bids?
Each buyer keeps its own vendor list, so register with each one you want work from: City of Fort Myers, City of Cape Coral, Lee County Port Authority and 2 more listed above. State agencies use MyFloridaMarketPlace and federal offices SAM.gov.
The county's own steps are under How to register as a vendor in Lee County.
How many bids does Lee County get?
9 bids from Oct 25, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026. 35 are open now, counting state and federal bids.
What kinds of bids are they?
Of the bids since Oct 25, 2026 that name their kind: 5 invitations to bid and 2 requests for proposals.
Do Lee County bids have pre-bid meetings?
0 of the 3 since Oct 25, 2026 that said so had a mandatory pre-bid meeting. Missing a mandatory one usually rules your bid out, so the email puts its date first.
Are state and federal bids for Lee County included?
Yes. MyFloridaMarketPlace and SAM.gov bids for the county come in the same email.
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