Wythe County Board of Supervisors is requesting proposal for the replacement of the carpet within the Wythe County Public Library at 300 East Monroe Street, Wytheville VA. All proposals should be marked “Library Carpet” and to the attention of Martha Collins, 340 South 6th Street, Wytheville, VA 24382. Proposals should be received no later than 10 a.m. on March 5th, 2020. All inquiries about the project should be directed to Billy Bowers at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 223-6119.

Some guidelines are as follows:

Contractor should provide pricing for at least one or all of the options listed below.

Option 1

  • Provide samples to the owner for selection of both flooring types.
  • Remove and dispose of the existing carpet.
  • Remove any glue, dirt, or debris from the concrete.
  • Provide materials and labor to install 5750 square feet of carpet squares that have a face weight of 18, thickness of .112, weight density of 0005786, Ply twist – 5/64, 100% nylon fiber unbranded.
  • Provide materials and labor to install 1760 square feet of LVT waterproof flooring that has at least an overall thickness of 5.2 mm where there is 4.2 mm SPC + 1 mm IXPE cushion. Should be a plank flooring style. Provide materials and labor to install white painted quarter round to cover all exposed edges.

Option 2

  • Provide samples to the owner for selection of both flooring types.
  • Remove and dispose of the existing carpet.
  • Remove any glue, dirt, or debris from the concrete.
  • Provide materials and labor to install roll carpet for the entire requested area of the building, estimated 7510 square feet.
  • Roll carpet should have a good wear resistant with stain guard and a level loop pile.
  • Provide materials and labor to install 1760 square feet of LVT waterproof flooring that has at least an overall thickness of 5.2 mm where there is 4.2 mm SPC + 1 mm IXPE cushion. Should be a plank stile flooring style.
  • Provide materials and labor to install white painted quarter round to cover all exposed edges.

General Notes

  • County will close the Library for 1 week so that work can be completed.
  • Work will need to be completed in stages as there will be a need to move the contents of the library back and forth. Labor for furniture and fixtures will be supplied by the County.
  • All demolition materials will be removed and disposed of by the contractor.
  • Contractor will supply all labor, tools, and material to complete the job.
  • Contractor will coordinate with the Wythe County Buildings and Grounds Department to have the furniture moved prior to the work by the contractors.
  • In addition to the proposed price the contractor will provide a certificate of insurance, a copy of their contractor license, a schedule of work start and completion time, and at least 3 references of similar work.
  • Payment in full will be made within 45 days of final inspection and submitted invoice.
  • Contractor is responsible for verifying all measurements

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