Description
The City of Asheville is seeking bids for the NEP Area 8 Water Distribution Project, which involves the installation of approximately 183 LF of 12-inch, 696 LF of 8-inch, 20,629 LF of 6-inch ductile iron water line and related appurtenances, and 3,600 LF of HDPE and related appurtenances. The contract will be fully performed over the course of a 609 consecutive-day period, commencing on the date of the Notice to Proceed. The City encourages women and minority businesses to participate in the public bidding process. Key aspects of the project include:
• Installation of water lines and related appurtenances
• Connections to smaller lines and meters located in various sub-areas in the City of Asheville’s water system
• Compliance with the City's Business Inclusion Policy and Drug-Free Workplace Policy
• Requirement for bidders to have a current North Carolina Utility Contractor license with the appropriate classification for all work of the project
• Submission of bids in writing, with a deposit of 5% of the bid proposal, and furnishing of a performance bond and a payment bond in the amount of 100% of the contract amount