Biltmore Village Infrastructure Project

The City of Asheville, North Carolina is requesting sealed bids for the Biltmore Village Infrastructure Project (Project Number 298-FY27-CAM-BiltmoreConst), with bids due November 5, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. This procurement is limited to three pre-qualified contractors only: Tennoca Construction Company, Blum Masonry, and Buchanan and Sons.

The scope includes removal and reinstallation of historic brick sidewalks to historic standards, concrete paver base installation, brick curb ramps, crosswalk repainting, granite curb resetting and installation, and removal and replanting of street trees. All hardscape installations must adhere to the public Right of Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG).

Bidders must hold current North Carolina General Contractor licenses with appropriate classification and be North Carolina Certified General Contractors. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 22, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at Biltmore Village Plaza (non-mandatory). Questions are due October 26, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Construction is scheduled to start January 4, 2027.

Bids must be submitted on the provided Bid Proposal form and accompanied by a bid bond executed by a corporate surety licensed in North Carolina or cash, cashier's check, or certified check equal to 5% of the bid proposal. The successful bidder must furnish performance and payment bonds each in the amount of 100% of the contract amount, complying with North Carolina General Statutes Section 143-129 and Article 3 of Chapter 44A. All contractors and subcontractors must comply with drug-free workplace requirements. The City will not enter into contracts with bidders delinquent in ad valorem taxes owed to Asheville. The award will be made to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder qualified to perform the work.