298-FBR1683-25 REBID Portable Volleyball Floor

The City of Asheville, North Carolina is seeking bids for the purchase of a new and unused Taraflex Sport M Performance Portable NCAA-FIVB Volleyball Floor. The floor must be a minimum of 54' wide x 98' long, with the option for a 60' x 100' floor if possible, and approved for NCAA Division 1 and FIVB volleyball competition. The awarded vendor must provide technical oversight during the initial installation and training for the facility staff responsible for set-up and maintenance. All pricing must be FOB Destination, with no additional freight or delivery charges allowed. Bids are due by 3:00 PM on August 22, 2024, and the City requires delivery as soon as possible, with the goal of having the court available for training the week of October 1st. The City will award the contract to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder, reserving the right to waive minor deviations.

The City of Asheville has adopted the Asheville Business Inclusion Policy to encourage participation from women and minority businesses (MWBEs). Bidders are invited to show proof of MWBE status and become certified with the City if not already. The City also prohibits contracting with persons or firms delinquent in the payment of ad valorem taxes owed to the City. The City is exempt from federal excise tax but not state and local sales tax, and payment terms are Net 30 Days.