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In an effort to reduce energy consumption and associated costs, the city of Asheville will replace and retrofit lighting throughout City Hall. The city is now accepting sealed bids for installation only of lighting and controls for the project. Bids will be received by Linda Fowler, Project Manager, in the Office of Sustainability at Asheville City Hall, 70 Court Plaza, Room 202, Asheville, NC, 28801, until 4 p.m., Monday, Aug. 23. Bid proposal forms, instructions, and specifications may be obtained at the City of Asheville website: ashevillenc.gov . The City of Asheville has adopted a Minority Business Plan to encourage participation by women and minority businesses in the award of contracts. Bidders are hereby notified that this bid is subject to the provisions of that Plan. Questions regarding the Minority Business Plan may be directed to, Coordinator for the Minority Business Program, City of Asheville, Post Office Box 7148, Asheville, NC 28802-7148 or by phone at (828) 232-4566 or by e-mail at minoritybusiness@ashevillenc.gov. A pre-bid conference, followed by a site visit, will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 12, at City of Asheville Municipal Building, 100 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC. Asheville City Council’s adopted strategic plan for 2010-2011 lists green and sustainable initiatives as high priorities. The installation of new and retrofit lighting will significantly decrease energy consumption, reducing the city’s overall carbon footprint. This project is funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. For more information about the City of Asheville Office of Sustainability, please visit: ashevillenc.gov. For more information about contracting with the city visit: ashevillenc.gov. (Image provided by the City of Asheville.)
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