Service Saddles

The City of Asheville, located in Buncombe County, North Carolina, is soliciting formal bids for Formal Bid Request No. FBR WW00049-25 specifically for Service Saddles through a competitive procurement process. The bid will be received by Andrew Carlson, Purchasing Coordinator, at 70 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC until 3:00 PM on Thursday, May 22, 2025, with a subsequent public bid opening immediately following. Potential bidders must submit any questions regarding the bid by 3:00 PM on Monday, May 12, 2025, and can participate in the bid opening either in person at Asheville City Hall, Room 100C, or via a provided Google Meet link. Bidders are required to obtain bid documents, instructions, and specifications either online at http://www.ashevillenc.gov/bids or directly from the Purchasing Office during standard business hours. The procurement appears focused on acquiring specific service saddle equipment, though precise technical specifications are not detailed in the provided documentation.

The City of Asheville has implemented a Business Inclusion Policy designed to encourage participation from women and minority-owned businesses, with specific emphasis on increasing opportunities for Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs). Bidders are invited to demonstrate MWBE status through certifications from the NC Office of Historically Underutilized Businesses or by seeking certification with the City's ABI Office. The city maintains a policy prohibiting contract awards to entities with delinquent ad valorem tax payments and reserves the right to reject any or all proposals submitted. While specific contract value or budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement appears structured to provide opportunities for diverse business participation. The city maintains significant discretion in the evaluation and selection process, with an apparent commitment to supporting historically underrepresented business entities in municipal procurement opportunities.