Biltmore Village Infrastructure

The City of Asheville is requesting sealed bids for the Biltmore Village Infrastructure Project (Project 298-FY27-CAM-BiltmoreConst), with bids due November 5, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. and a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting on October 22, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. This procurement is restricted to three pre-qualified firms: Tennoca Construction Company, Blum Masonry, and Buchanan and Sons.

The scope encompasses removal and reinstallation of historic brick sidewalks to historic standards, installation of concrete paver base, brick curb ramps, crosswalk repainting, granite curb resetting and installation, and removal and replanting of street trees. All hardscape must adhere to the public Right of Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG). The City will initially outline construction phasing and sequencing, with the expectation that the selected contractor will review and provide input to mitigate disruptions to businesses and residents.

All bidders must hold current North Carolina General Contractor licenses with appropriate classification and be North Carolina Certified General Contractors. The contractor must furnish performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract amount. Bid proposals must include the cost of required insurance, bonds, and all applicable local, state, and federal taxes. A bid deposit equal to 5 percent of the bid proposal is required in the form of cash, cashier's check, certified check, or bid bond. The City will not enter into contracts with bidders delinquent in ad valorem taxes owed to the city.

Construction is scheduled to commence January 4, 2027. Award will be made to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder qualified to perform the work. Questions are due October 26, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Bid documents are available digitally at no cost from www.ashevillenc.gov/bids, with all updates published as addenda.