298-FBR WW0038-25 Copper Tubing

The City of Asheville, located in Buncombe County, North Carolina, is seeking sealed bids for Formal Bid Request No. FBR WW0038-25 for Copper Tubing, specifically intended for Water Warehouse Inventory. The procurement involves the acquisition of copper tubing, with bids to be received by Andrew Carlson, Purchasing Coordinator, at 70 Court Plaza, Asheville. The bid submission deadline is set for 3:00 PM on March 13, 2025, with exceptions and questions due by 3:00 PM on March 4, 2024. The bid opening will be conducted both in-person at Asheville City Hall Room 100C and virtually via Google Meet. Proposal forms, instructions, and specifications are available on the city's website at http://www.ashevillenc.gov/bids or through the Purchasing Office. Bidders are required to acknowledge and include signed addenda with their bid responses, which will be posted to the website at least seven days before the bid opening.

The solicitation incorporates the Asheville Business Inclusion Policy, which aims to encourage participation of women and minority businesses (MWBEs) in the bidding process. Bidders can demonstrate MWBE status through NC Office of Historically Underutilized Businesses certifications or other MWBE certifications, and are invited to become certified MWBE vendors through the ABI Office. The City has specific restrictions, including prohibiting contracting with entities delinquent in City ad valorem tax payments. The procurement reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, providing flexibility in the selection process. While specific budget ranges or award values are not explicitly stated in the available documentation, the procurement is focused on obtaining copper tubing for the Water Warehouse Inventory. Potential bidders should carefully review all documentation and ensure compliance with the city's procurement guidelines and business inclusion objectives.