City of Asheville FY27 Downtown Cleaning Contract - 298-FY27-PW-Bid-DTCC
City of AshevilleCity · Asheville, NC- Due
- Oct 26, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 7, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Darlene Barnwell
- (828) 337-4676
The 30-second brief
The City of Asheville is seeking general services bids for downtown cleaning, pressure washing, and hot spot cleaning under solicitation 298-FY27-PW-Bid-DTCC. The work involves general cleanup services, pressure washing of sidewalks and associated City-owned assets in Zone A (approx. 60,366 linear feet) and Zone B (approx. 33,078 linear feet), weed control, cleaning waste receptacles (trash and recycling), cleaning Cherry St. Parking Lot and Lexington St. Bridge Underpass, and pressure washing Pritchard Park and Pack Square (approx. 56,300 total combined sq ft). Services include removal of litter, cigarette butts, debris, animal waste, and pressure washing with hot water, brushing, and scraping while complying with MS4 stormwater runoff requirements. Bids are due by October 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting on October 13, 2026, and question deadline on October 15, 2026. The initial contract term is for one year with four one-year optional renewals.
General Cleanup Services, Pressure Washing - Zone A, Weed Control - Zone A, Pressure Washing - Zone B, Weed Control - Zone B, Clean City Waste Receptacles (Trash and Recycling), Clean Cherry St. Parking Lot and Lexington St. Bridge Underpass, Parks and Recreation - Pritchard Park and Pack Square Pressure Washing, Litter Pickup of Hot Spot Areas
Lowest responsible, responsive bidder, quality, performance, time specified
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Summary
The City of Asheville is seeking general services bids for downtown cleaning, pressure washing, and hot spot cleaning under solicitation 298-FY27-PW-Bid-DTCC. The work involves general cleanup services, pressure washing of sidewalks and associated City-owned assets in Zone A (approx. 60,366 linear feet) and Zone B (approx. 33,078 linear feet), weed control, cleaning waste receptacles (trash and recycling), cleaning Cherry St.
Parking Lot and Lexington St. Bridge Underpass, and pressure washing Pritchard Park and Pack Square (approx. 56,300 total combined sq ft). Services include removal of litter, cigarette butts, debris, animal waste, and pressure washing with hot water, brushing, and scraping while complying with MS4 stormwater runoff requirements. Bids are due by October 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting on October 13, 2026, and question deadline on October 15, 2026. The initial contract term is for one year with four one-year optional renewals.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Lowest responsible
- Responsive bidder
- Quality
- Performance
- Time specified
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- General Cleanup Services
- Pressure Washing - Zone A
- Weed Control - Zone A
- Pressure Washing - Zone B
- Weed Control - Zone B
- Clean City Waste Receptacles (Trash and Recycling)
- Clean Cherry St
Parking Lot and Lexington St. Bridge Underpass, Parks and Recreation - Pritchard Park and Pack Square Pressure Washing, Litter Pickup of Hot Spot Areas
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Completed Bid Form, Information of two references
REQUIRED STAFFING
Project Superintendent, Project Manager
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Asheville, NC
- Projected sq ft
- 56,300 sq ft
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Asheville?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 26, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Darlene Barnwell.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Asheville in NC, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Darlene Barnwell at (828) 337-4676. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What staffing is required for this project?
This solicitation outlines specific staffing requirements. The required roles include: Project Superintendent, Project Manager. Proposers should demonstrate relevant qualifications and experience for each required role.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: General Cleanup Services, Pressure Washing - Zone A, Weed Control - Zone A, Pressure Washing - Zone B, Weed Control - Zone B, Clean City Waste Receptacles (Trash and Recycling), Clean Cherry St. Parking Lot and Lexington St. Bridge Underpass, Parks and Recreation - Pritchard Park and Pack Square Pre. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest responsible, responsive bidder, quality, performance, time specified" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Asheville?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Asheville are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Asheville regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Completed Bid Form, Information of two references. Additionally, proposals should address staffing requirements as outlined in the solicitation. Review the full document from City of Asheville for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Asheville, NC. The total projected area is 56300 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.