Public Notices/RFPs
The Joint Public Service Authority (JPSA) is seeking bids for construction services for remediation of concrete. The concrete floor of the Trash Transfer Station (JPSA) on Kents Lane will have to be cut, removed and replaced as per the attached plan sheet.
The plans and bid documents may be found at this LINK.
Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 p.m., April 29, 2022, at 169 Kents Lane, Wytheville, VA 24382, at which time the bids will be opened and publicly read.
Bids shall be marked "JPSA Concrete Work" and marked to the attention of Tim Frye.
The JPSA encourages MBE/WBE type firms to submit proposals.
The JPSA reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.
The Wythe County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to give the citizens served by the Wythe County public water system an opportunity to comment on a proposed rate change. In accordance with the Code of Virginia Section 15.2-2119, and subsequent revisions, the Wythe County Board of Supervisors proposes to change the rates charged for water services on July 1, 2022, as follows:
CURRENT RATES:
| Customer Class | Current Minimum Fee - First 1000 Gallons |
| Residential | $20.79 |
| Commercial | $20.79 |
| Volume Rate | Rate/1000 Gallons |
| Residential | $10.40 |
| Commercial | $10.40 |
PROPOSED RATES BASED ON AWWA Basis of Meter Equivalent Ratios (ERC): (Regardless of volume usage)
| Customer Class | Base Rate | ||
| Base Rate | $20.79 | ||
| Customer Class | Base Rate | ERC Meter Factor | Meter Base Rate |
| 3/4" Meter* | $20.79 | 1 | $20.79 |
| 1" Meter | $20.79 | 2.5 | $51.98 |
| 1-1/2" Meter | $20.79 | 5 | $103.95 |
| 2" Meter | $20.79 | 8 | $166.32 |
| 3" Meter | $20.79 | 15 | $311.85 |
| 4" Meter | $20.79 | 30 | $623.70 |
| 6" Meter | $20.79 | 60 | $1,247.40 |
| *Typical Residential Meter | |||
| Volume Rate | Rate/1000 Gallons | ||
| Residential | $10.40 | ||
| Commercial | $11.40 |
The public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at 6:05 p.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 water rate change.
Wythe County Board of Supervisors is accepting bids for the paving of two trash collection sites. The contractor will submit a sealed bid proposal that will cover the cost of tools, labor, materials, and equipment. All bids should be marked Collection Center Paving and delivered to the attention of Martha Collins, 340 South 6th Street, Wytheville, VA 24382. Bids should be received by Thursday, April 14, 2022 no later than 11:00 eastern standard time.
The specifications that will be required are as follows:
- Gravel and stone will be removed or added to the extent that the asphalt will be placed level with the concrete pads and to allow for water to drain from the site.
- Removed material will be
- Asphalt will be delivered, laid, and compacted at 4” thick base II asphalt
- Location 1 (Speedwell) 6449 Grayson Turnpike, Speedwell, VA 24374
- Location 2 (Applehouse) 5194 West Lee Highway, Wytheville, VA 24382
Contractors are encouraged to do site inspections.
Bids should be broken down for individual sites but will be awarded as a whole to the lowest capable bidder.
Questions 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 at 276-223-6119.
Wythe County Board of Supervisors is accepting bids for grass mowing on sixteen (16) different sites. A full copy of the bid specifications including bid sheet and maps may be obtained at this LINK.
All bid proposals should include the mowing bid sheet (filled out with prices), contractor’s license, and insurance certificate. These documents should be in a sealed envelope marked B&G Grass Mowing and sent to the attention of Martha Collins, 340 South 6th Street, Wytheville, VA 24382. Bids should be submitted by 10:00 a.m. on April 12, 2022. All or some bids may be accepted or rejected at the discretion of the Board of Supervisors.
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 FY22 budget as follows:
| School Construction Architect & Engineering Fees | $1,000,000 |
| Lots Gap Tank Engineering Fees | $500,000 |
| Fort Chiswell Wastewater Treatment Plant Engineering Fees | $450,000 |
| Max Meadows Sewer Infiltration Repairs | $1,009,000 |
| Rail Design & Construction | $2,000,000 |
| Lot 24 Force Main | $1,600,000 |
| Fort Chiswell Conveyance System | 18,600 |
| TOTAL | $6,577,600 |
A public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at 6:05 p.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.