Request for Formal Bids for North Fork Dam Repair (FEDERALLY FUNDED)

The City of Asheville is seeking qualified contractors to repair the North Fork Dam after damage from Hurricane Helene. The high‑level scope includes mobilization, construction of a temporary cofferdam, repair of toe‑abutment blocks and sill, chute‑slab repair, and full reconstruction of Fusegate #4 (the core item). The contractor must provide all required permits, inspections, and environmental protections, and must comply with extensive federal, state, and local regulations (Buy‑America, Davis‑Bacon, E‑Verify, etc.). The bid is a lump‑sum solicitation with a $33,500 lump‑sum line for the Fusegate reconstruction; all other items are priced by the bidder. • Scope: mobilization, cofferdam, concrete repairs, Fusegate reconstruction, still‑ing basin repair, demolition, waste removal, and all permitting/inspection duties. • Mandatory pre‑bid meetings on March 11 and March 17, 2026; attendance required. • Bid bond = 5 % of total bid; performance & payment bonds = 100 % of contract price; liquidated damages $500 per day. • Key dates: advertisement posted March 5, 2026; questions due March 23‑25, 2026; bid opening April 2, 2026. • Compliance: NC General Contractor & Utility Contractor licenses, E‑Verify (≥25 employees), Buy‑America, Davis‑Bacon prevailing wages, drug‑free workplace, environmental permits (NCDEQ Dam Safety), insurance minimums, and extensive record‑keeping.