DeBruhl WTP Bulk Chemical Storage Replacement

The City of Asheville Water Production Division is soliciting bids for the DeBruhl Water Treatment Plant Bulk Chemical Storage Replacement project, located at 1370 Bee Tree Road, Swannanoa, North Carolina. This construction project involves the demolition of existing bulk storage tanks and the installation of new infrastructure, including one 9,500 gallon HDLPE sodium hypochlorite tank with heat tracing and insulation, one 6,000 gallon XLPE fluoride tank, one 6,000 gallon XLPE zinc orthophosphate tank, and two 3,000 gallon XLPE coagulant tanks. The scope of work also includes the installation of new concrete containment, pumps, piping, and site improvements such as paving and curbing for the coagulant storage driveway. This solicitation, numbered 298-FY27-WTR-BID- WD/WTPChemTanks, is conducted as a formal bid process under North Carolina General Statute 143-129, with awards typically granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Sealed bids must be submitted to the City of Asheville Water Production Division by December 10, 2026, at approximately 3:00 PM EST. Project management is led by Brendan Kelley, and the contract is subject to the City's Drug-Free Workplace Policy. While the construction start date is to be determined, the project requires adherence to detailed specifications and drawings provided in the solicitation documents.