Prequalification Notice

Prequalification Notice Blum Construction has been selected as the Construction Manager @ Risk by the Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry and is seeking to pre-qualify construction trade contractors to submit bids for furnishing labor, materials, equipment and tools for the ABCCM Veterans Restoration Quarters Renovation project in Asheville, NC. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry is seeking various renovations of the Veterans Restoration Quarters (VRQ), particularly the Residential and Commercial Buildings, both of which have suffered extensive damage from Hurricane Helene. Work inside of the Residential Building will consist of repairs and alterations of the existing two-story building; approximately 41,000 square feet and a total of 121 resident units. The Commercial Building work will consist of repairs and alterations of the adjacent single-story building, totaling roughly 11,000 SF. Sitework scope will include various improvements, including a loading dock and adjustments to utilities. Principal trade contractors are solicited for the following bid packages: BP0240 Selective Demolition | $185K BP0300 Concrete | $1.175M BP0400 Masonry | $450K BP0500 Steel | $200K BP0622 Millwork | $500K BP0710 Waterproofing | $150K BP0724 EIFS | $25K BP0744 Siding | $300K BP0750 Roofing | $100K BP0810 Doors, Frames & Hardware | $760K BP0833 Coiling Doors | $20K BP0850 Windows | $500K BP0920 Drywall | $1.4M BP0960 Flooring | $200K BP0966 Epoxy Flooring | $200K BP0990 Painting | $350K BP1000 Specialties & Accessories | $150K BP1014 Signage | $25K BP1022 Operable Partitions | $75K BP1220 Window Treatments | $45K BP1420 Elevators | $121K BP2100 Fire Protection | $450K BP2200 Plumbing | $2M BP2300 HVAC | $1.2M BP2600 Electrical | $3.5M BP3100 Sitework | $300K BP3121 Radon Mitigation | $100K Additional packages may be added and deleted by the Owner and Construction Manager. Details regarding a Project Information Session are forthcoming and will be shared at a later date. Blum Construction has a long-standing commitment to maximize minority and other HUB participation on all our projects, and we recognize the importance the ABCCM and state of NC places on minority and HUB participation. There is an established 10% MWBE participation goal on this project. Historically underutilized and minority business participation is strongly encouraged. If MWBE subcontractors require assistance with bonding or payment terms, please let us know. Blum Construction has the ability to create custom solutions to support a successful project outcome. Examples of Trade Partner Support include quick pay arrangements, modified insurance limits, bonding access or alternative bonding solutions, joint check agreements, prequalification assistance, disaggregation of bid packages, alternate options for financial statements prequalification requirements, breakout of materials and equipment to support cash flow. Prequalification forms can be obtained through our online plan room at https://www.flblum.com/subcontractors/. Completed prequalification forms should be submitted to Lauren by March 27, 2026. For any questions, please contact Lauren Ashley (lauren.ashley@flblum.com). Target bid date is May 2026. January 19 2026 LGSC0441893