Lexington Avenue Brick Sidewalk, Curb, and Street Tree Restoration

The City of Asheville Purchasing Division seeks sealed bids for the Lexington Avenue Sidewalk Restoration Project in downtown Asheville between Woodfin/Hiawassee Streets and Walnut. The requested scope includes removing and replacing brick sidewalks, installing a concrete paver base, resetting and installing granite curbs, and removing and replanting street trees. Only three pre-qualified firms—Tennoca Construction Company, Blum Masonry, and Buchanan and Sons—are eligible to bid on this solicitation. Applicants must submit sealed bids to 70 Court Plaza, Suite 100-C, Asheville, NC 28801, by December 3, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., and can obtain bid documents at no cost from the City procurement website. The City will host a non-mandatory virtual pre-bid meeting on November 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., and requires all questions to be emailed to Project Manager Susannah Horton by November 18, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Construction is scheduled to begin in early 2027, and the City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive informalities.