Addendum 3 FBRWW0091-27 Service Saddles.pdf

This is an addendum to a sealed bid solicitation issued by the City of Asheville, North Carolina for service saddles required by the Water Maintenance Division under solicitation number FBRWW0091-27. Addendum 3, dated August 24, 2026, removes the Asheville Business Inclusion (ABI) clause previously listed as item #36 on page 92 of the bid documents. The original bid submission deadline of August 20, 2026 was postponed by Addendum 1, with a reopened submission date to be announced in a subsequent addendum. Sealed bids will be opened publicly at Asheville City Hall, Room 100C, with a virtual attendance option available. Bidders must acknowledge and include all addenda with their bid responses, or submissions may be rejected.

The City of Asheville has implemented an Asheville Business Inclusion Policy Operational Pause effective from August 21 through December 31, 2026, which suspends the Asheville Business Inclusion Policy and Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) participation goal requirements previously specified in the formal bid request. Consequently, bidders are no longer required to demonstrate MWBE status or meet MWBE participation targets for this solicitation. All bid documents and addenda are available at www.ashevillenc.gov/bids. The City maintains a standard policy prohibiting contracts with entities delinquent in ad valorem tax payments to Asheville and reserves the right to reject any or all proposals submitted. Questions regarding this addendum should be directed to Fahad Yoosuf, Purchasing Coordinator, at fyoosuf@ashevillenc.gov or (828) 259-5950.