David & pauline jarrell center city gardens

The City of Asheboro is soliciting competitive bids from qualified general contractors for the construction of the David & Pauline Jarrell Center City Gardens, a comprehensive landscaping and site development project located at 205 S. Cox Street in Asheboro, North Carolina. The project is funded through the Community Development Block Grant - CARES Act (CDBG-CV) program and involves extensive site preparation, including soil undercut and disposal, backfill operations, stone placement, topsoil installation, hardscape features, and extensive landscaping across a 3.6-acre site. Contractors must hold a valid North Carolina General Contractor's License issued by the NC Licensing Board of General Contractors and be appropriately classified for the scope of work. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM in the Asheboro City Hall Council Chambers, with bid packages available at the meeting and upon request. Completed bids must be submitted no later than 2:00 PM on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, with public opening immediately following, and all project inquiries must be submitted via email to bids@consultinsight.com by 12:00 PM on Friday, January 30, 2026.

The City of Asheboro is an equal opportunity employer and service provider that strongly encourages participation from historically underutilized businesses, including small, minority-owned, and women-owned enterprises. The project is subject to Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, which requires employment opportunities be directed to low- and very low-income persons. Contractors must provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract amount, along with comprehensive insurance coverage, and comply with Davis-Bacon Act requirements for prevailing wages and fringe benefits. The contract duration will be measured in calendar days, with liquidated damages of $250 per calendar day assessed for completion delays beyond the deadline. Change orders are limited to 15% of the independent construction manager's estimate, and subcontractor change orders are limited to 15% markup with at least two proposals required. The local authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids, with contract awards to be executed within 120 days of the public bid opening. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the project's comprehensive scope and federal funding suggest a significant investment in community development and infrastructure improvement.