Toyota Vehicles

The City of Asheville, North Carolina is requesting sealed bids for Toyota vehicles through Formal Bid Request FBR2091-27, with bids due September 3, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. and questions due August 26, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. A critical eligibility change was issued via Addendum 1 on August 20: the Asheville Business Inclusion (ABI) Clause and all MWBE participation goals and requirements have been removed and suspended through December 31, 2026 due to an operational pause in the City's Business Inclusion Policy. Bidders must acknowledge and include Addendum 1 with their bid packages; bids submitted without acknowledged addenda may be rejected.

Sealed bids are received by Beatrice Abernathy, Purchasing Specialist, at 70 Court Plaza. Public bid opening and reading follow the 3:00 p.m. deadline; the public may attend in person or via Google Meet link posted on the City's bid page. Proposal forms, instructions, and detailed vehicle specifications are available at www.ashevillenc.gov/bids or through the Purchasing Office (Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., 828-259-5950).

The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and maintains a policy prohibiting contracts with persons or firms delinquent in ad valorem tax payments to Asheville. A second addendum addressing bidder questions will be issued following the exceptions timeframe. Inquiries about Addendum 1 should be directed to Beatrice Abernathy at babernathy@ashevillenc.gov or 828-259-5954. Questions regarding MWBE requirements and the broader Business Inclusion Policy framework may be directed to the Office of Economic Development at 828-259-8050 or abi@ashevillenc.gov.