Site Improvements at 50 Asheland Avenue

The City of Asheville Parks and Recreation Department is soliciting bids for site improvements at 50 Asheland Avenue under North Carolina General Statute 143-131. The project encompasses milling, grading, and paving of an existing parking lot, complemented by modest retaining wall and landscape work. Bidders must possess current North Carolina General Contractor licenses with appropriate classification for the project. The procurement will be awarded to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder who demonstrates qualification to perform the work. Key dates include a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 1:00 pm, with bid submissions due on Monday, August 18, 2025, at 4:00 pm. The anticipated construction start date is Wednesday, September 15, 2025. Bid documents are available digitally at no cost through the City's procurement website, with all updates and addenda to be published in the same location.

The City of Asheville has implemented a Business Inclusion Policy specifically designed to encourage minority and women-owned business participation in this procurement. Contractors are required to maintain a drug-free workplace policy and include the cost of required insurance, bonds, and applicable taxes within their bid proposals. The successful bidder will be mandated to furnish performance and payment bonds, each covering one hundred percent of the contract amount, in strict compliance with North Carolina General Statutes. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the documentation, the project involves comprehensive site improvements that suggest a substantial municipal infrastructure investment. The procurement process emphasizes both competitive pricing and inclusive opportunities for diverse business entities, with a clear focus on selecting a contractor capable of executing the site improvement project efficiently and professionally.