Public Notices/RFPs

Wythe County, Virginia, is seeking proposals for the construction of roads and parking areas at the Appalachian Regional Exposition Center (APEX) near Fort Chiswell, Virginia.  The work to be performed includes all labor, material, and equipment. 

Item A.  Access road to east parking area: fine grade and compact 560 ft of roadway and 30 foot radius cul-de-sac; deliver, grade, and compact 5,800 ft3 of unspecified stone material (4-in depth); deliver, grade, and compact 5,800 ft3 of 21-A aggregate (4-in depth).  Additive bid item A1: place 13,000 ft2 of VDOT Type D blot seal or 2-in bituminous plant mix (18 ft road width). 

Item B. East parking area: fine grade and compact parking area; deliver, grade, and compact 32,000 ft3 of unspecified material (4-in depth). 

Item C.  Road to north soccer field: fine grade and compact 1,200 feet of road; deliver, grade, and compact 21,000 ft3 of unspecified material (4-in depth). 

Note:  the term “unspecified material” refers to a product equal to a Salem Stone (Wytheville, VA) classification. 

Project location map can be found at https://cloud.wytheco.org/index.php/s/TnrJuYsC6tQoocW. 

Point of contact for further information or questions is Mr. William E. Vaughan, PE, County Engineer at phone (276) 223-4500 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

Proposals will be received at the Wythe County Administration Offices, 340 South Sixth Street, Wytheville, Virginia 24382 until 5:00 P.M. local prevailing time on January 25, 2019.    

Wythe County encourages the participation of MBE/WBE type firms. 

Wythe County reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals.

Pursuant to §33.2-909 of the Code of Virginia, the Wythe County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to hear public comments regarding the abandonment of a section of Route 737, Buckley Drive, from Route 11 to the end of state maintenance, a distance of .13 miles. 

The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at 7:05 p.m. in the Board Room of the Wythe County Office Building, 340 South Sixth Street, Wytheville, Virginia.

The County of Wythe seeks bids from authorized and qualified service vendors to provide testing and service to the counties fire and rescue equipment.

Proposals must be received no later than 2 p.m. on Friday February 15, 2019 at the County Administration Building, 340 South Sixth Street, Wytheville, Virginia 24382 to the Attention of Curtis Crawford. The envelope must be clearly marked “F&R Test”. Proposals received after that time, postmarks notwithstanding, shall be rejected. As soon as feasible, negotiations will begin with the vendor deemed to be fully qualified and best suited among those submitting proposals. A pre-bid conference shall be held on Monday, January 7, 2019 at 2 p.m. in the Emergency Operations Center in the basement of County Office Building, 290 South Sixth Street, Wytheville, Virginia.

Vendors will be providing proposals for testing to all the nine (9) county fire and rescue departments for Pumps, Ladders, Hoses, SCBAs, Fit Test, Rescue Equipment, as well as service when needed. Specifications and further scope of services may be obtained through the Department of Emergency Services by calling (276) 223-4521 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The County of Wythe reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

Prepare for Colder Weather

October 23, 2018

With colder weather forecast for our area, Wythe County would like you and your family to stay safe. Wythe County has already had and is still forecast for temperatures below freezing along with precipitation. Here are some initial tips to get you and your family prepared for the colder weather.

• Plan ahead! Keep a stock of extra food, water, batteries, blankets, and medicines in case of power outages or the unexpected. Keep informed of changing weather from local media.

• Wear layers when outside doing activities and stay hydrated.

• Bring pets inside or provide adequate provisions to keep them warm. Keep them hydrated with plenty of fresh water (not frozen) when outside.

• Make sure your address is visible from the street to assist emergency responders in locating you during an emergency.

• Install, test, and maintain working smoke alarms in the home.

• Furnaces, fireplaces, and chimneys should be routinely cleaned and inspected. It is recommended to contract a qualified technician for repairs and maintenance.

• Turn off portable heaters when unattended, and keep pets and children at a safe distance from heating elements.

• Keep combustible materials at least 3’ from space heaters, furnaces, and fireplaces.

• Never use your oven or stove for heating purposes.

• Dispose of ashes in a metal container. Place the container outdoors, away from combustible materials or construction.

• Install and maintain carbon monoxide (CO) alarms to avoid the risk of CO poisoning. Carbon monoxide alarms are NOT a substitute for smoke alarms.

• Check in on neighbors, especially the elderly, to make sure everyone is safe.

 Let’s keep Wythe County safe and help each other. If you have an emergency call 911 for assistance. If you have any questions visit wytheco.org or email our office. Thank you and Stay Safe!

Curtis W. Crawford
Emergency Services Coordinator

Wythe County Board of Supervisors is accepting bid proposals for the removal of hay on six different sites. All bid proposals should be in a sealed envelope marked HAY REMOVAL and to the attention of Martha Collins, 340 South 6th Street, Wytheville, VA 24382. Bids should be listed for each site and will be awarded by the highest respective bid for each site. Bids can be made for as many sites as the individual or company would like. Proposals should be submitted by 2:00 p.m. on December 21, 2018.

County expectations for the agreement will contain the following:

  • Any area that hay is not made will be bush hogged, hay removal or bush hogging must be completed by June 30th and December 31st of each year.
  • A general liability insurance policy naming the county and a hold harmless agreement signed.
  • Damage to any structure or surface will be repaired within 30 days of notice.
  • Proposed monetary payout to the county of a flat rate for each site per year by January 15th of that calendar year.
  • Land applicants are being applied to Lot 24. Coordination with the land applicator will be required. Any additional applicant will need approval from the County.
  • Wythe County reserves the right to withdrawal from some or all of the agreement with 15 days written notice.

Each area will be considered independent of the other areas and awards will be made as such. The length of contracts will be for the 2019, 2020, and 2021 calendar years.


Area 1 also known as Lot 24:
This area is comprised of approximately 165 acres. Entrance is located off of Gator Lane, Wytheville.

 


Area 2 also known as Kents Lane:
This area is comprised of approximately 3.9 acres. Entrance is located off of Kents Lane, Wytheville.

 


Area 3 also known as Speedwell Landfill:
This area is comprised of approximately 86 acres. Entrance is located off of Rudisill Rd, Speedwell.

 


Area 4 also known as Ager Park:
This area is comprised of approximately 1.8 acres. Entrance is located off of Stafford Umberger Road, Wytheville.

 


Area 5 also known as Fairview House Property:
This area is comprised of approximately 5 acres. Entrance is located off of North 4th St and Umberger Road, Wytheville.

 


Area 6 also known as Rural Retreat Elementary School Property:
This area is comprised of approximately 9.5 acres. Entrance is located off of West Lee Highway, Rural Retreat.

For more information or specific questions, please contact Billy Bowers at 276-223-6119.