Request for Pre-Qualification Applications for CBD and Historic District Sidewalk and Streetscape Prequalification 2

The City of Asheville is seeking qualified contractors to pre‑qualify for three distinct streetscape projects involving brick sidewalk replacement, curb work, ramps, and related site improvements within the downtown central business district and the historic Biltmore Village district. Separate pre‑qualification packets are required for each project, and successful firms will be invited to bid on the detailed construction contracts. • Project 1 – N. Lexington Avenue sidewalk replacement (estimated $1.1 M, 6‑month construction window). • Project 2 – Biltmore Village historic streetscape rehabilitation (estimated $2.0‑$2.3 M, 12‑month schedule). • Project 3 – S. Market and Eagle Street enhancements (estimated $2.2 M, 18‑month schedule, funded partially by a Mellon Foundation grant). • All work must comply with North Carolina statutes, PROWAG accessibility guidelines, and historic‑preservation standards. • Contractors must submit three separate pre‑qualification applications by September 15 2026, 3 pm, electronically to the project manager.