Public Notices/RFPs
The Wythe County Board of Supervisors (“WCBOS”) is seeking consulting engineering firms who would provide professional engineering services for design of railroad crossing arms and signals at the intersection of Gator Lane and Kents Lane, and for construction administration and inspection services. Offerors shall provide qualification and experience of designed projects approved by Virginia Department of Transportation and Norfolk Southern Railroad (NS).
Interested firms should contact Johnny Kincer (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), or 276-223-4512, for detailed requirements regarding the complete Request for Proposal and the specific information required, and for any questions regarding this Request. WCBOS will use "competitive negotiation" to select the professional consultant.
The Wythe County Board of Supervisors reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. This Request does not commit the Wythe County Board of Supervisors to provide any payment for costs associated with the preparation of proposals submitted in response to this Request for Proposal.
Proposals will be received at the below address on December 19th, 2024, by 2 pm. The format and quantity of proposals is defined in the detailed RFP.
Wythe County Board of Supervisors
Attn: Stephen Bear, County Administrator
340 South 6th Street
Wytheville, VA 24382
This project will be developed utilizing VDOT’s policies and procedures and FHWA’s guidelines.
This Request is extended without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age or physical or mental handicap. The selected Firm will be required to comply with all State and Federal guidelines or requirements, including, but not limited to:
- Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
- Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
- The Americans with Disabilities Act
- Age Discrimination Act
- Presidential Executive Orders 11625 & 12138 (MBE/WBE Utilization)
WCBOS, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 US.C.§§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.
WCBOS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Board of Supervisors of Wythe County, Virginia will hold a public hearing on the proposed issuance of a bond by Wythe County. The estimated maximum amount of the bond proposed to be issued is $1,352,415. The proposed use of the bond proceeds is to pay costs of capital improvements to the County’s wastewater collection and treatment facilities. The public hearing, which may be continued or adjourned, and at which persons may appear and present their views on the proposed bond issue, will be held at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, on November 13, 2024, before the Board in the Board Room of the County Administration Building, located at 340 South Sixth Street in Wytheville, Virginia.
The Joint Public Service Authority of Wythe County and Bland County is requesting sealed bids for the procurement of a metal shear for a Case CX60C.
Bids shall be accepted at the Transfer Station Scale House located at 169 Kent’s Lane, Wytheville, VA 24382, until 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 14th, 2024, local prevailing time and should be clearly marked “Metal Shear”. Metal Shear intended purpose is to remove rubber tires from the rims.
Bid Specifications are as follows:
- Provide a rotational shear that will fit on a Case CX60C excavator
- Provide installation to include any hoses with quick disconnects.
- Provide training and familiarization of equipment
- Provide delivery of the shear to 169 Kents Lane, Wytheville, VA 24382
- Shear should have replacement cutting edges, provide one extra set of the cutting edge
- Indicate time line for delivery.
Any questions should be submitted to William Bowers at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 276-228-4907 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday.
The Wythe County Board of Supervisors seeks bids from qualified installers to add climate control systems to two fire departments at Max Meadows and Speedwell.
At a minimum, proposers should include for each department a five-ton split system, Trane or similar, with variable speed air handler, with all duct, grilles, flex, electrical and filters to make a complete system to provide heating, ventilation and air conditioning to office, meeting, kitchen and restroom spaces within the two fire stations. The Max Meadows station has an upstairs bunkroom and storage area to be included; Speedwell’s system will serve a single story.
Work shall include at a minimum: design of system; any required preparation work for installation, including concrete pad, mechanical, electrical and plumbing; installation of complete HVAC system with controls including programmable wi-fi enabled thermostat; necessary weather seals and insulation; repair, patching, painting of any damage.
Preference will be given to firms which can complete installation at both stations by January 17, 2025.
To arrange inspection prior to submitting a proposal, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Work requires a building permit from the Wythe County Building Official, but the building permit fee will be waived. Bid bond is required equal to 5 percent of the proposed cost.
Proposals must include system design and equipment specifications; maximum electrical demand; pricing by station; references from three past projects of similar scope; proposed project schedule with starting date assuming Board of Supervisors approval on November 26 with notice to proceed on November 27.
Submit written proposals by 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 20, 2024 to: Wythe County Board of Supervisors; Attn: FIRE STATION HVAC; 340 S. Sixth Street, Wytheville, VA 24382.
Fort Chiswell South Sewer - Phase I Pump Station Installation
Wythe County, Virginia is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: Fort Chiswell South Sewer - Phase I Pump Station Installation 22-25
Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the Wythe County Board of Supervisors Chambers located at 340 South 6th Street, Wytheville, VA 24382, until 31 October 2024 at 2:00 local time (Reflects bid date revision, Addendum #3). A previously bid project (opened on 5 September 2024) included the pump station and linework in a combined project. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read.
The Project includes the following Work:
Construction of a pump station, gravel access and related appurtenances just south of Fort Chiswell, Virginia. Owner will provide pumps and generator for the work.
The Project has an expected duration of 210 days.
Obtaining the Bidding Documents
Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at the following designated website: https://peed-bortz.com/request-for-bids/
Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the designated website. Prospective Bidders are urged to register with the designated website as a plan holder, even if Bidding Documents are obtained from a plan room or source other than the designated website in either electronic or paper format. The designated website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the designated website. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated website.
The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is:
Peed & Bortz, LLC
20 Midway Plaza Drive, Suite 100
Christiansburg, VA 24073
Prospective Bidders may obtain or examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Monday through Friday between the hours of 9-5, and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office as described below. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office.
Printed copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office by paying a deposit of $200 for each set. Bidders and Non-Bidders who return full sets of the Bidding Documents in good condition within 10 days after receipt of Bids will receive a half refund. Make deposit checks for Bidding Documents payable to Peed & Bortz, LLC.
CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964: The Contractor and any subcontractors shall not, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, or sex, exclude from participation in, deny the benefits of, or subject to discrimination, any person under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.
SECTION 13 of PL 92-500; UNDER THE FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT; REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973; PL 93-112, AND AGE DISCRIMINATION ACT OF 1975: The Contractor and any subcontractors shall not on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex, exclude from participation in, deny the benefits of, or subject to discrimination any person under any program or activity funded in whole or in part with Federal funds. Any prohibition against discrimination on the basis of age under the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, or with respect to an otherwise qualified handicapped individual as provided in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 shall also apply to any such program or activity.
Pre-bid Conference
A pre-bid conference for the Project will not be held for this project. Bidders are encouraged to contact the engineer prior to October 17, 2024 to arrange a site visit if so desired.
Instructions to Bidders.
For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.
Should the apparent low bid exceed available funds, the Owner reserves the right to negotiate with the apparent low bidder to obtain a contract price within available funds.