Description
The City of Asheville is soliciting sealed bids for the Biltmore Village Infrastructure Project, which involves the restoration and upgrade of historic public right‑of‑way elements. Work includes removing and re‑using historic brick sidewalks, installing new concrete paver bases, constructing brick curb ramps, repainting crosswalks, resetting and installing granite curbs, and removing and re‑planting street trees, all in compliance with Public Right of Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG). Only three pre‑qualified contractors (Tennoca Construction Company, Blum Masonry, Buchanan and Sons) may submit bids. Bids are due November 5, 2026, with an optional pre‑bid meeting on October 22, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.
• Scope: historic brick sidewalk removal/re‑use, new paver base, brick curb ramps, crosswalk repaint, granite curb installation, tree removal & re‑planting.
• Location: Biltmore Village, Asheville, NC.
• Eligibility: Must hold a current NC General Contractor license; only pre‑qualified firms may bid.
• Bid submission: Sealed, two‑envelope format, 5 % bid bond or cash deposit, performance and payment bonds required (100 % of contract).
• Key dates: Pre‑bid meeting 10/22/26 (optional), bid deadline 11/5/26, construction start 1/4/27.
• Contact: Rebecca Cipriano, Project Manager ([email protected], (828) 424‑5596).