Leasing Opportunity for 91 Riverside Drive

The City of Asheville is soliciting proposals for a leasing opportunity at 91 Riverside Drive, a 1.03-acre parcel in the River Arts District, to support economic recovery following Hurricane Helene through resilient, flood-tolerant, and low-impact activation of the site. Proposals must align with the City’s “Live With the River” strategy, emphasizing adaptive design and environmental sensitivity, and must be submitted by August 31, 2026, through the official procurement portal at www.ashevillenc.gov/bids. Attendance at a mandatory pre-proposal meeting is required, and failure to attend will result in disqualification. All official documents, including any addenda, must be obtained exclusively from the City’s website, as the City disclaims responsibility for information sourced elsewhere. The leasing initiative is scheduled to commence on November 1, 2026, with no specified end date, and the selected proposer will be responsible for long-term operation of the site under lease terms to be established. The solicitation does not include standard federal contract clauses, pricing line items, evaluation weights, or detailed inspection criteria, reflecting its nature as a local municipal procurement rather than a federal acquisition. No contract value, cost structure, or financial terms have been disclosed, indicating that pricing will be proposed by respondents. There is no formal list of attachments, packaging requirements, invoicing procedures, or accounting data provided. The primary point of contact for questions is Rachel Taylor, Project Manager, and her email is listed as rtaylor@ashevillenc.gov, though her role as a COR, COTR, or PCO is not explicitly defined. Offerors are not required to provide certifications such as UEI, CAGE codes, or socioeconomic status, and no representations or affirmative statements are mandated. The selection basis remains unspecified, but the emphasis on design quality and community impact suggests evaluation will consider more than price alone. All proposals must be submitted electronically via the City’s portal, and no alternative submission methods are acknowledged.