ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for Roof Replacement at Various Locations will be received by the Housing Authority of Sumter, 15 Caldwell Street, Sumter, South Carolina 29151 on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. and then at said office of the Executive Director publicly opened and read aloud. Prior to the opening of the envelope, the names of all contractors listed shall be read aloud and incorporated into the bid. The plans, specifications, and other contract documents may be examined at the following locations: Cauthen & Associates, LLC 9047 Executive Park Dr Suite 221 Knoxville, Tennessee 37923 Dodge Data & Analytics Construct Connect Builders Exchange of Tennessee Tennessee Bid Network Prospective bidders may obtain copies of the Contract Documents at the office of Cauthen & Associates, LLC, 9047 Executive Park Dr., Suite 221, Knoxville, TN 37923. A deposit of $200.00 is required for one set of Contract Documents. All bid deposit checks or drafts shall be made payable to Cauthen & Associates, LLC. Requirements for bid deposit refunds can be found in the expanded Advertisement for Bids bound within the Project Manual. All bidders must be licensed Contractors as required by the Contractors Licensing Act of 1994 (TCA 62-6-119) with all bid submittals conforming to the State of Tennessee requirements. All bidders shall provide evidence of a license in the appropriate classification before a bid can be considered. Reference is made to the Instructions to Bidders for Contracts contained in the Project Manual for further bidding information. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding. No bidder may withdraw his bid within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Walk Through and Prebid Conference At 1:30 p.m. on Monday, December 8, 2025, a prebid conference will be held at the administrative office of Housing Authority of Sumter, 15 Caldwell Street, Sumter, South Carolina, for the purpose of answering questions bidders may have and to consider any suggestions they may wish to make concerning the project. Immediately following the prebid conference, a walk-through of the project(s) will be held by the Owner. Although not mandatory, all contractors are recommended to attend this walk-through and prebid conference. HOUSING AUTHORITY OF SUMTER By: Donna Lamer, Executive Director Date: December 1, 2025 December 8, 2025