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 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 mchankins@wytheco.org 

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.

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 14^th, 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 wytheblandjpsa@yahoo.com or by calling 276-228-4907 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday.

Wythe County, Virginia is requesting bids from equipment suppliers to provide submersible wastewater pumps and controls for the County’s new Fort Chiswell Wastewater Pump Station. Equipment shall be in accordance with requirements identified in the attached Section 11310 – “Wastewater Pumps” and Section 16900 – “Controls & Instrumentation”. 

Bids shall be submitted on the attached Bid Form and will be received at:

Wythe County Administration Office
Attention: Johnny Kincer, County Engineer
email: jdkincer@wytheco.org
340 South Sixth Street
Wytheville, Virginia 24382

until 2:00 PM local prevailing time on Friday, October 18, 2024.

Bids may be submitted digitally or in printed format.

Bids shall be provided on the attached Bid Form and shall include lump sum price for all materials and services (including freight and equipment startup). Bid shall include separate standalone prices for both pumps and controls. Bidders may also provide a packaged price (if lower than the sum of the separate pump and control prices) which would only be valid for consideration if the pump and controls are awarded together.

The County’s intent is to award pump and control order to a single supplier; however, the County reserves the right to award these items separately. In addition to the Bid Form, Bidders shall also submit supporting documentation including pump model and description, performance curves, and dimensional data.

Please note that bids may be awarded and/or rejected on evaluation other than price alone.

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

Bids shall be valid for a minimum 60 days from date of submission.

BID DOCUMENTS:

- Wastewater Pumps

- Controls & Instrumentation

- Bid Form

The Wythe County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to consider amending the Wythe County Enterprise Zone boundaries. Public comment regarding the proposed amendment will be heard at this hearing. 

The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Wythe County Office Building, 340 South Sixth Street, Wytheville, Virginia. All persons who wish to comment may appear in person at the meeting, may submit comments via electronic mail to Martha Collins, County Clerk, at mgcollins@wytheco.org or by mail at 340 South Sixth Street, Wytheville, VA  24382.