Wythe County is seeking bids for the procurement of interior and exterior bleachers for use in the planned Appalachian Regional Exposition (APEX) Center. Bleacher specifications and APEX facility drawings may be found at the following links:
A301 - Transverse and Longitudinal Building Sections
Questions should be directed to William Vaughan, County Engineer at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Bids will be received until 2:00 pm local time October 13, 2017, at the Wythe County Administration Office, Attention: Martha Collins, 340 South Sixth Street, Wytheville, VA 24382. Envelopes containing each bid must be clearly marked with designation of “Interior Bleachers” or “Exterior Bleachers” and the Bidder’s name, address, and business/contractors’ license number.
Withdrawal of bids due to error shall be in accordance with Virginia Code Section 2.2-4330.
Wythe County encourages the participation of MBE/WBE type firms.
Wythe County reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.
WYTHE COUNTY, VIRGINIA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
FISCAL YEAR 2018 BUDGET AMENDMENT
Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 15.2-2507 of the Code of Virginia and amendments thereto, that the Wythe County Board of Supervisors intends to consider an amendment to increase the FY18 budget in the amount of $2,500,000 for additional capital project funding for the Appalachian Regional Exposition Center. This amount, which is proposed to come from county reserve funds, will be used for building construction and related costs.
A public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, October 24, 2017, at 9:05 a.m., or as soon as practicable thereafter, in the Board Room of the County Administration Building, 340 South Sixth Street, Wytheville, Virginia 24382 to hear public comment on the proposed budget amendment.
BY ORDER OF THE
WYTHE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
STEPHEN D. BEAR
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
The Wythe County Board of Supervisors is seeking proposals from qualified companies for “Owner Provided” inspection and testing services for the Appalachian Regional Exposition (APEX) Center in Wythe County, Virginia. The project consists of the construction of a 90,000 square foot exposition facility and adjacent site improvements. The work is classified as assembly use group A-4 and includes, but is not limited to: site work, pre-engineered metal building structure (210 foot main building span with two shed-type side wings), concrete foundations and associated anchor wall, concrete slab on grade, lap seam corrugated metal siding and roofing panel enclosure, split-face masonry rustication wall, fixed aluminum windows, aluminum storefront system, gypsum drywall partitions, door and frame assemblies, coiling doors and counter shutters, interior finishes, toilet partitions and accessories, miscellaneous metals, and related plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work. Examples of the required services include, but are not limited to: aggregate base material compaction testing; asphalt pavement compaction testing; soil compaction testing and inspection; underground utility backfill compaction testing; concrete strength testing and in-place strength evaluations; testing of LID components, including bio-swale soil mixtures. Owner provided inspection and testing requirements are enumerated in the construction specifications found at the Wythe County website via the following link:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/lwl8umwp5w0qww0/WytheAPEXSpecsF.pdf?dl=0
Per the contract specifications section 014000 (Quality Assurance) interested firms are requested to demonstrate their capabilities and experience by providing proof of qualifications in the form of a recent report on the inspection of the testing agency by a recognized authority.
Basis of selection will be lump sum quote for all owner provided inspection and testing required by the contract technical specifications.
Additional information regarding this project may be found at the above referenced web site or from the County Engineer, William E. Vaughan, PE, at (276) 223-4500.
Quotes will be received at the office of Stephen D. Bear, Wythe County Administrator, 340 South Sixth Street, Wytheville, VA 24382 until 2:00 p.m. local prevailing time Friday, October 27, 2017.
Wythe County encourages MBE/WBE firms to submit proposals.
By Order of the Wythe County Board of Supervisors
Stephen D. Bear, County Administrator
Wythe County Board of Supervisors is accepting sealed bids for the replacement of pavers and concrete in front of the Circuit Court Building and the General District Building. All bids should be marked paver replacement and to the attention of Martha Collins, 340 South 6th Street, Wytheville, VA 24382. Bids should be received no later than 10a.m. on November 16th, 2017. 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.
The specifications that will be required are as follows:
Demolition:
Contractor should provide pricing for at least one or all of the options listed below.
Option 1
Option 2
Option 3
General Notes
The Wythe County Board of Supervisors’ regularly scheduled meeting on November 15, 2017, will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the County Administration Building, 340 South Sixth Street, Wytheville, Virginia. The Board will begin the meeting with a closed session. Following the closed session the Board will recess until 7:00 p.m. for regular meeting.