Description
The City of Asheville is seeking a qualified design‑build team to upgrade a former retail liquor store at 179 South Charlotte Street into a temporary gym for the Asheville Police Department, including locker rooms, showers, and a Close‑Quarters Combat training area. The scope covers assessment of existing conditions, programming, architectural and interior design, MEP engineering, selective demolition, construction of modular partitions, finishes, and installation of all required systems, with a design completion deadline of 30 days after award and an anticipated two‑year occupancy.
• Design‑build services covering architecture, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering.
• Temporary gym facility with locker rooms, showers, and dedicated CQC training space, using modular, de‑commissionable construction methods.
• Budget ceiling of $300,000; contract award will be negotiated with a shortlist of 3‑5 firms after qualification review.
• Required NC‑licensed Designer of Record and Builder, insurance, E‑Verify, and compliance with city policies.
• Project start projected for June 21 2026; full design package due within 30 days of award.