Site work and renovation of a playground / park / athletic field in Asheville, North Carolina. Completed plans call for the renovation of a playground / park / athletic field; and for site work for a playground / park / athletic field.

Nature Center Gateway. Description of Work: The project includes (but not limited to) a new gift shop, event plaza and butterfly garden/exhibits. Additionally, the project also includes (but not limited to) the renovation of the barn and domestic animal exhibits Question Deadline 03/07/2024 at 5:00 PM ET Questions pertaining to the bid will be answered in the form of a written addenda posted to the City of Asheville's bid page no later than (7) days before the opening of bids. All questions concerning this Advertisement for Bids should be submitted via email to: Rebecca Cipriano, Project Manager rcipriano@ashevillenc.gov All bidders are required to submit cash, a cashier's check, or certified check in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the bid proposal. In lieu of said money, the bidder can submit a bid bond executed by a corporate surety licensed in North Carolina to execute said bonds. This deposit shall be retained if the lowest responsible bidder fails to execute the contract within ten (10) days of the award or fails to give satisfactory surety as required in North Carolina General Statutes Section 143-129. 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. 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: online. The City of Asheville reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities. 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. All bidders must have current North Carolina General Contractor licenses with the appropriate classification for all work of the project at the time of the bid. Construction Start May 2024 Event Bid description: Sealed Bids (must be glued/taped shut) may be delivered to: Physical Address (FedEx, UPS, Hand Delivery) City of Asheville, 70 Court Plaza, Security Guards, Asheville, NC 28801 Attn: Rebecca Cipriano Hours of Operation: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (EST), Monday through Friday Phone: 828-424-5596 Email: rcipriano@ashevillenc.gov