Hardesty Lane Temporary Bridge Lease

The contract involves leasing and installing a temporary bridge at Hardesty Lane in Asheville, North Carolina, with technical specifications requiring an 18-foot-wide span supporting at least 90,000 pounds, with 15-inch side rails over an 80-foot span. The solicitation, posted on September 9, 2025, seeks sealed bids due by September 25, 2025, with project commencement anticipated around October 25, 2025. The project is governed primarily by the City of Asheville’s procurement policies, including its Business Inclusion Policy encouraging minority and women-owned business participation, and mandates compliance with a drug-free workplace and tax payment requirements. The procurement process emphasizes competition under the City’s policies and federal regulations (notably CFR 200.317–200.327), but does not reference standard federal FAR clauses or specify a particular award methodology; it strongly suggests a lowest-price, technically acceptable approach. All bid documents and any subsequent addenda are available exclusively through the City’s official procurement website, and bids must be submitted on the provided official form, sealed, either hand-delivered to the City Hall Security Station or sent via UPS or FedEx to the designated address. The contract emphasizes non-discrimination, MWBE participation, and adherence to City policies, with no explicit mention of detailed evaluation criteria, line-item pricing, or inspection and acceptance procedures within the current documentation. The project scope centers on providing and placing a bridge on existing abutments, with no specific requirements for packaging, marking, or shipping standards. Administrative contacts include the City’s Project Manager, Chuck Watson, for bid questions, and the process reserves the right to reject any bids or waive informalities, ensuring compliance with all City policies and applicable federal standards.