Prequalification Notice

Prequalification Notice Blum Construction has been selected as the Construction Manager @ Risk by the City of Asheville and is seeking to pre-qualify construction trade contractors to submit bids for furnishing labor, materials, equipment and tools for the Asheville Municipal Building. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Project consists of the demolition and replacement of an elevated apparatus bay slab. Offices and rooms located below the slab will be demolished to facilitate the slab replacement. The reconstruction of these spaces is included in project scope. A portion of the building will remain occupied; occupant located within construction area will need a new office built out prior to start of slab demolition. This build out is included in project scope. Principal trade contractors are solicited for the following packages: BP0100 General Trades | $200K BP0240 Demo & Abatement | $500K BP0300 Concrete | $450K BP0400 Masonry | $300K BP0500 Structural Steel & Misc. Metals | $1M BP0622 Millwork | $35K BP0781 Fireproofing | $30K BP0810 Doors, Frames & HW | $49K BP0880 Glass & Glazing | $13K BP0925 Drywall & ACT | $200K BP0960 Flooring | $125K BP0966 Epoxy Flooring | $60K BP0990 Painting | $42K BP1000 Accessories | $18K BP1014 Signage | 5K BP1236 Instutional Casework | $40K BP2100 Fire Protection | $88K BP2200 Plumbing | $450K BP2300 HVAC | $800K BP2600 Electrical | $950K 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 City of Asheville places on minority and HUB participation. There is an established 8.38% Black and Hispanic 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, break out 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 20, 2026. For any questions, please contact Lauren Ashley (lauren.ashley@flblum.com). Target bid date is April 2026. January 14 2026 LGSC0438321