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Leasing Opportunity for 91 Riverside Drive
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298-FY27-HED-RFP-91RiversideDrLeasingOpp
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Buncombe County, North Carolina

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This is a Request for Proposals advertisement issued by the City of Asheville, North Carolina, seeking proposals from private or non-profit partners to lease and activate a city-owned parcel located at 91 Riverside Drive in the River Arts District. The 1.03-acre property represents a unique opportunity to support post-Helene economic recovery through adaptable, flood-tolerant, and low-impact designs aligned with the city's "Live With the River" strategy. The RFP was issued on Monday, July 20, 2026, with a mandatory pre-proposal meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 12:00 PM at the project site. The deadline for submitting questions is Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 4:00 PM, with proposals due on Monday, August 31, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The projected leasing start date is November 1, 2026. Attendance at the pre-proposal meeting is mandatory for all prospective bidders.

The RFP documents are available exclusively on the City of Asheville's procurement website at www.ashevillenc.gov/bids, which serves as the official source for all solicitation materials and published addenda. All questions and inquiries should be directed to Rachel Taylor, the Project Manager, at rtaylor@ashevillenc.gov. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive informalities. No pricing terms, set-asides, funding amounts, or other financial details are specified in this advertisement.

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Advertisement for Request for Proposals

Project Name: Leasing Opportunity for 91 Riverside Drive Project Number: 298-FY27-HED-RFP-91RiversideDrLeasingOpp

Pursuant to the City of Asheville's Procurement, Purchasing and Contracting Policy, Proposals will be received by the City of Asheville for the following:

Description of Work:

The City of Asheville is seeking proposals from private or non-profit partners to lease and activate 91 Riverside Drive. Located in the heart of the River Arts District, this 1.03-acre, city-owned parcel offers a unique opportunity to support post-Helene economic recovery. We are looking for proposals that feature adaptable, flood-tolerant, and low-impact designs, aligning with the "Live With the River" strategy.

Proposal Schedule:

Issuance of RFP Monday, 07/20/2026

Pre-Proposal Meeting (mandatory) Meeting location (91 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC 28801)

Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 12:00pm Contact Rachel Taylor at rtaylor@ashevillenc.gov to register

Deadline to Submit Questions Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 4:00pm

Proposals Due Monday, August 31, 2026, 5:00pm

Projected Leasing Start Date Sunday, November 1, 2026

Pre-Proposal Meeting attendance is mandatory.

Proposal Documents:

This Request for Proposals (RFP) is posted on the City procurement website at www.ashevillenc.gov/bids. This is the official source of this solicitation. All updates to this solicitation shall come in the form of published addenda and shall be published to the same location. The City will not be responsible for full or partial sets of RFP Documents including any addendum obtained from any other source.

The City of Asheville reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive informalities.

Information:

All questions concerning this Request for Proposal (RFP) should be submitted via email to:

Rachel Taylor, Project Manager rtaylor@ashevillenc.gov

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