Public Notices/RFPs
The Board of Supervisors will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. Due to the public health threat posed by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, current guidance by the Governor of Virginia and the Virginia Department of Health on social distancing and public gatherings, the public is encouraged to participate in the meeting via virtual means rather than in–person. If you would like to address the Board during Citizens’ Time, please contact the Clerk of the Board, Martha Collins, at 276-223-4500 or email comments to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The meeting will be broadcast live via the county’s official Facebook page (Facebook.com/WytheCo) as well as published onto YouTube afterwards. We appreciate your patience and understanding during these unprecedented times.
Pursuant to Section 58.1-3007 of the Code of Virginia and amendments thereto, the Wythe County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing. The purpose of the public hearing is to give the citizens of Wythe County an opportunity to comment on the proposed tax levy for Calendar Year 2020.
The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, in the Board Room of the Administration Building, 340 South Sixth Street, Wytheville, Virginia, at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter practical. Due to the public health threat posed by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, current guidance by the Governor of Virginia and the Virginia Department of Health on social distancing and public gatherings, the meeting will occur via electronic means or, if by physical attendance, the in-person gathering size shall be limited to ten (10) individuals, including board members and staff. The meeting will be streamed live via Internet and any Wythe County citizen wishing to speak may call 276-223-4504 prior to the meeting and provide their telephone number, and they will be called and allowed to provide comments via phone to the meeting in accordance with the Board of Supervisors Rules of Procedure. Any Wythe County citizen may also provide written comments prior to the meeting that will be entered into the official minutes of the Wythe County Board of Supervisors and summarized by the Chair or designee at the Board Meeting. Written comments may be emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The proposed use of such taxes, when and if appropriated by the Wythe County Board of Supervisors, shall be to defray the County's charges incidental to or arising from the execution of lawful authority of the Board of Supervisors of Wythe County, Virginia.
1Per $100.00 of fair market value; includes manufactured homes and public service corporations.
2Per $100.00 of fair market value located in Wythe County, Virginia on January 1, 2020.
3Per $100.00 of evaluation located in Wythe County, Virginia on January 1, 2020.
On Friday April 24, 2020, the Governor Postponed the May 5, 2020, Municipal Elections until May 19, 2020. Below are important dates regarding the Election:
The Virginia Department of Elections announced that all town voters may cast Absentee Ballots in the May 19th Town Elections. All voters are encouraged to request and vote an absentee ballot by mail. All eligible voters may request a ballot using Reason Code 2A, even if they do not suffer from an illness or disability.
To request an absentee ballot:
1.) Apply online using the Virginia Department of Elections Portal at: elections.virginia.gov
2.) CALL (276) 223-6038 or EMAIL This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to request an absentee application be sent to you.
3.) Important Dates: May 12, 2020 is the last day for the Registrar’s Office to receive an absentee ballot application by mail.
4.) The Registrar’s Office will be open on May 16, 2020 from 8:30 to 4:30 for curbside voting. Please call (276)223-6038 before coming to the office.
Please ensure that your application is complete. Absentee voters are reminded to allow sufficient time to receive and return your voted ballot, allowing for possible postal delays. Do not delay in requesting or submitting your ballot.
Wythe County Electoral Board & General Registrar
245 South Fourth Street, Suite 101
Wytheville, Virginia 24382
Telephone: (276) 223-6038
Fax: (276) 223-6039
Lennon E. Counts
General Registrar
Watch the March 24, 2020, Board of Supervisors' meeting livestream at https://www.facebook.com/wytheco/
PLEASE SEE ADDENDUM 1 AND REVISED BID SHEET LINKS AT BOTTOM OF NOTICE
Wythe County is accepting sealed Bids for the construction of the Rickey Road Waterline Extension project located in Wythe County, Virginia. Work includes construction of 1,600 feet of 8” waterline and associated appurtenances. The project location is southeast of Wytheville, Virginia along Rickey Road – VA Rt. 634 between Fort Chiswell, Virginia and Austinville, Virginia.
Bids will be received at the office of:
Stephen D. Bear
County Administrator
340 South 6th Street
Wytheville, VA 24382
until 2:00 PM local prevailing time March 24, 2020, and then publicly opened and read aloud at the Wythe County Board of Supervisors Chambers, same address.
The Contract Documents may be examined at the following locations:
- Peed & Bortz, LLC, Civil & Environmental Engineers, 20 Midway Plaza Drive, Ste. 100 Christiansburg, VA 24073
- Wythe County Offices, 340 South 6th Street, Wytheville, VA 24382
Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained at the office of Peed & Bortz, LLC (540-394-3214) upon payment of $100 for each set or digital sets may be obtained for no charge. One-half of the deposit will be refunded to each document holder of record who returns a complete set of Bidding Documents in good condition within 10 days after opening of Bids.
A Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference shall be held at 10:00 AM local prevailing time March 13, 2020 at the Wythe County Offices, 340 South 6th Street, Wytheville, VA 24382
Withdrawal of Bids due to error shall be in accordance with Virginia Code Section 2.2-4330.B. 1.
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.
Bidders shall comply with Virginia Code Section 54.1-1112 regarding information required with Bid. Envelopes containing Bids shall be clearly marked with the Bidder’s contractor license number.
Section 746 of Title VII of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 (Division A - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017) and subsequent statutes mandating domestic preference applies an American Iron and Steel requirement to this project. All listed iron and steel products used in this project must be produced in the United States. The term “iron and steel products” means the following products made primarily of iron or steel: lined or unlined pipes and fittings, manhole covers and other municipal castings, hydrants, tanks, flanges, pipe clamps and restraints, valves, structural steel, reinforced precast concrete, and construction materials. The deminimis and minor components waiver apply to this contract.
ADDENDUM 1 (031920)
ADDENDUM 2 (032020)