Boulders

The City of Asheville, North Carolina is requesting sealed bids for boulders under Formal Bid Request No. 298-FBR2089-27, with bids due September 17, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. This procurement is subject to federal DBE Program regulations under 49 C.F.R. Part 26, requiring contractors to ensure DBEs have fair opportunity to participate and to comply with non-discrimination requirements based on race, color, national origin, and sex.

Contractors qualifying as certified DBEs or joint venturing with certified DBEs must submit appropriate documentation including DBE certifications issued by a Unified Certification Program, written commitment documentation, and written confirmation of DBE participation. The City accepts DBE certifications from the North Carolina Department of Transportation.

Sealed bids must be received by Beatrice Abernathy, Purchasing Specialist, at 70 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC. Questions are due by 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 9, 2026. Proposal forms, instructions, and specifications are available at http://www.ashevillenc.gov/bids or through the Purchasing Office, which operates Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and can be reached at (828) 259-5950. Bid addenda, if issued, will be posted at least seven days prior to the bid opening date and must be acknowledged and included with bid responses.

The public may attend the bid opening in person or via a Google Meet link provided on the bid page. The City maintains a policy prohibiting contracts with persons or firms delinquent in ad valorem tax payments to the City of Asheville. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.