Per the City- They are currently not going to proceed with this project.
Description of Work:
Swimming pool renovations at Malvern Hills including plaster work, sump construction and bonding. Question Deadline 11/21/2023 All questions concerning this Advertisement for Bids should be submitted via email to: Jason Crenshaw jcrenshaw@ashevillenc.gov The award of the Contract will be made to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder, who, in the
opinion of the City, is qualified to perform the work required and is responsible and reliable. When
Alternate Bid items are required in the Bid, the Contract will be awarded to that responsible Bidder
whose Bid for the Alternate or combination of Alternates, selected by the City, is the lowest.
Asheville Business Inclusion Policy: The City of Asheville has adopted the Asheville
Business Inclusion Policy to encourage women and minority businesses' participation in the
public bidding process. The purpose of this outreach effort is to increase the likelihood of
availability and utilization of MWBEs in the award of contracts. Bidders are hereby notified that
this bid is subject to that Policy's provisions. Questions regarding the Asheville Business
Inclusion Policy may be directed to the Office of Economic Development, City of Asheville, Post
Office Box 7148, Asheville, NC 28802-7148 or by phone at (828) 259-8050 or by email
abi@ashevillenc.gov.
Bidders are invited to show proof of MWBE status, to include NC Office of Historically
Underutilized Businesses or other MWBE certifications. If not already certified with the ABI
Office at the City of Asheville, bidders are further invited to become certified with the City of
Asheville as an MWBE vendor. Please use this link: ABI Certifications
It is the Policy of the City to (1) provide minorities and women an equal opportunity to participate
in all aspects of its contracting and procurement programs and (2) to prohibit any and all
discrimination against persons or businesses in pursuit of these opportunities.
Drug Free Workplace: The City of Asheville is a drug-free workplace employer. By submitting this bid,
the prospective contractor certifies that if awarded the contract, they and their subcontractors shall
comply with the following:
The City requires contractors/vendors entering into a contract with the City to provide a drug-free
workplace in the performance of said contract. The contractor, upon execution of the contract, certifies
that it will provide a drug-free workplace during the performance of the work on this contract. The
contractor agrees to do the following:
Notify employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of a
controlled substance is prohibited in the workplace and specify the actions that will be taken for
violations of such prohibitions. Responsive actions should be appropriate and sufficient to address and
remediate any violations of this requirement.
Payment of Taxes:
Bid proposals shall include the cost of required insurance and bonds and payment of any applicable
local, State and Federal taxes. The City Council of the City of Asheville has adopted a policy that the
City of Asheville will not enter into contracts with bidders who are delinquent in the payment of ad
valorem taxes owed to the City of Asheville. Miscellaneous Requirements of the Bid:
All bids must be submitted on the form of Bid Proposal provided.
The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a payment bond in the
amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount for contracts costing more than
$50,000 that are part of a project costing more than $300,000. Those bonds shall meet the
requirements of North Carolina General Statutes Section 143-129 and of Article 3 of Chapter
44A of the North Carolina General Statutes.
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