Tennis Court Repairs & Improvements

The Ashe County Board of Education is seeking bids for a comprehensive tennis court repair and improvement project at Ashe County Middle School located in Warrensville, NC. The procurement involves complete renovation of existing tennis courts, which includes removing current surfacing and nets, milling and removing existing asphalt paving, and installing approximately 21,000 square feet of new 2" asphalt paving with acrylic surfacing suitable for tennis and basketball. Key deliverables include painting game lines for multiple sports, installing new tennis court posts, nets, standards, two basketball goals, and approximately 2,800 square feet of black coated galvanized fencing. Bid responses are due on July 10, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. EDT, with submissions to be received at the Administrative Annex of Ashe County Schools in Jefferson, NC. Evaluation criteria will consider factors such as quality, performance, time specified, past performance, financial stability, and equipment availability. The Board reserves the right to waive informalities and reject any or all bids to ensure the best interest of Ashe County Schools.

The procurement encourages participation from small, minority, physically handicapped, and women-owned firms, with specific requirements for bidders to make good faith efforts to subcontract with minority businesses. Bidders must provide a 5% bid deposit in the form of cash, cashier's check, certified check, or bid bond, and the successful contractor will be required to submit 100% performance and payment bonds. Additional compliance requirements include E-Verify validation, non-discrimination statutes, and certification of not being on the Iran Final Divestment List. The project is subject to FEMA requirements and North Carolina governmental construction project regulations. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the renovation suggests a significant investment in upgrading the school's athletic facilities. Site visits can be arranged by contacting Jody Corum, Maintenance Director, at (336) 246-7175 or jody.corum@ashe.k12.nc.us, though no mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled.