POSTED Addendum No. 1 FBR 2089-27 Advertisement.pdf

This is an addendum to a Formal Bid Request issued by the City of Asheville, North Carolina for the procurement of boulders under FBR 2089-27. The addendum postpones key deadlines for the procurement: the deadline for exceptions has been extended to Monday, September 21, 2026, and the bid due date has been moved to Thursday, October 1, 2026. Additionally, the primary contact for the procurement has changed from Beatrice Abernathy to Ann King, Purchasing Specialist. Bidders are instructed not to submit bids until all addenda have been posted. All procurement documents, including the original bid advertisement, proposal forms, instructions, and specifications, are available on the City of Asheville's bidding website at www.ashevillenc.gov/bids.

The procurement is subject to federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program regulations under 49 C.F.R. Part 26, requiring contractors to ensure DBEs have fair opportunity to participate and to comply with non-discrimination requirements. Contractors qualifying as certified DBEs or joint venturing with certified DBEs must submit appropriate documentation including DBE certifications from the North Carolina Department of Transportation. The City maintains a policy prohibiting contracts with persons or firms delinquent in ad valorem tax payments. Sealed bids must be received at 70 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC, and inquiries regarding the procurement should be directed to Ann King at aking@ashevillenc.gov or (828) 259-5953. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.