Description
The City of Asheville is seeking pre‑qualified prime contractors to perform comprehensive repair and restoration work on two municipal parking structures – the Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville garage and the Biltmore Avenue garage. The pre‑qualification process must be completed by November 13, 2026, after which a formal construction bid is anticipated in January 2027. Contractors will be evaluated on their ability to execute a wide range of structural and cosmetic repairs, including removal of existing traffic coatings, concrete spall repair, corrosion mitigation, structural reinforcement, waterproofing, installation of new guardrails and decorative panels, and repainting/striping. Successful firms will be placed on a qualified list for the upcoming bid.
• Scope includes demolition of existing surface treatments, concrete repair, steel corrosion removal, structural connection reinforcement, waterproofing, joint sealing, stair assembly replacement, guardrail and decorative panel installation, painting and striping.
• Two public parking garages are covered (Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville – 68 Rankin Ave.; Biltmore Avenue Parking Garage – 60 S. Lexington Ave.).
• Pre‑qualification forms due 3:00 pm, 13 Nov 2026; questions due 5:00 pm, 28 Oct 2026.
• Submissions accepted in person at Capital Projects Dept., 70 Court Plaza, Asheville NC 28801, or via email to [email protected].
• Anticipated construction bid issuance: January 2027.
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Contact
Nicole George(Project Manager)