North Fork Dam Repair (FEDERALLY FUNDED)

The City of Asheville is seeking a qualified contractor to execute the federally‑funded repair of the North Fork Dam’s auxiliary spillway and Fusegate flood‑control gate, damaged during Hurricane Helene. The work encompasses site preparation, cofferdam construction, demolition of damaged concrete, reconstruction of the Fusegate (including stainless‑steel plates, seal systems, and epoxy grout), repair of toe‑abutment blocks, chute slab, stilling basin, and complete demobilization and site cleanup. The bid is a sealed‑bid procurement with a mandatory pre‑bid meeting on March 11, 2026, and a submission deadline of April 2, 2026. • Scope: Cofferdam erection, concrete demolition & repair, Fusegate reconstruction (≈ $33.5 k design fee plus full construction), water‑stop and seal‑system installation, gravel‑fill, waste removal, and final demobilization. • Requirements: North Carolina General Contractor and Utility Contractor licenses, 5 % bid bond, 100 % performance/payment bonds, compliance with Davis‑Bacon, Buy‑America, E‑Verify, drug‑free workplace, and extensive environmental/OSHA safeguards. • Schedule: Advertisement posted March 5, 2026; mandatory pre‑bid meeting March 11, 2026; questions due March 25, 2026; bids due April 2, 2026; bid opening immediately thereafter. The contract will likely commence shortly after award, with a typical construction period of 6‑12 months for similar dam‑repair projects.