Avery County

Avery County Commissioners Address Constitution Week & Broadband Progress

Constitution Week Proclamation

Avery County Commissioners Meeting: Budget, Health Updates, and Resolutions

Avery County Board of Commissioners Meeting Summary

Avery County Commissioners Meeting: Disaster Recovery, Housing, and Budget

Avery County Commissioners Meeting Summary: July 7th, 2025

Avery County Board Meeting Summary

This summary outlines key decisions and updates from the recent Avery County Board Meeting, focusing on property acquisitions, disaster recovery...

Avery County Board of Commissioners Meeting Summary

The Avery County Board of Commissioners convened on March 3, 2025, to address critical matters, including ongoing Hurricane Helen recovery efforts,...

Avery County is soliciting bids for grading, drainage, paving, and structure bridge work. The scope includes grading, clear & grub, rip rap, and temp. TC, stone, EC items, guardrail, asphalt, and pavement markings. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 11th, and quotes are due by September 18th.

Avery County is accepting statements of qualifications from engineering firms for design and oversight services related to damages from tropical storm Helene.

Restore and/or replace damaged water access points/dry hydrants used for fire suppression. Restore access roads/approaches to water sources to ensure year-round accessibility for fire apparatus. Develop a plan for restoration/replacement of damaged water access points/dry hydrants and restore/replace access roads, drives, or clearings to ensure safe and reliable fire department access to water sources. Ensure all work complies with the North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards. Provide documentation, mapping, and photographic evidence of completed work. This solicitation has some or all Federal funding, additional requirements may apply. Plans: From Owner.

Seeking qualified architectural and engineering firms to provide design services for a new fire station. Services include site evaluation, architectural design, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering, compliance with NFPA standards and local building codes, cost estimation, value engineering, coordination with stakeholders, and preparation of construction documents and bid assistance.

Avery County is seeking design services for the renovation of an existing 2,532 SF single-family residence to become a functional domestic violence home. Renovations include system upgrades, new entrance/driveway, staff quarters, ADA modifications, fencing, security, and interior work.

Avery County is seeking design and project management services for the renovation of an existing 9,144 SF building damaged by Hurricane Helene. The project includes replacing damaged plumbing, electrical systems, insulation, and sheetrock, and other renovations to create a functional Senior Center.

Avery County is seeking statements of qualifications for architectural services related to the design of a new senior center.

Avery County desires to enter a lease with a mobile company to provide a kitchen and office for the Senior Center. Questions should be directed to Phillip Barrier or Philip Adams.

Avery County is providing funding to nonprofits that offer vital services not provided by the County, or can deliver services more cost-effectively or efficiently. Applications will be reviewed by the Board of Commissioners and funded for one year, requiring annual reapplication.

Grants of $10,000 to USA and Puerto Rico restaurants for disaster relief. Funding may be used for operating expenses including utilities, rent, supplies and materials, food and beverage inventory, and supplier costs. Eligible restaurants are those experiencing hardships due to a state-, tribal-, or federally-declared natural disaster.