Public Notices/RFPs
Wythe County desires to enter into an agreement with an experienced real estate firm or developer with the experience and contacts necessary to market 46 acres of County property for retail, major hotel, hospitality, dining and housing.
Wythe County is located midway between Bristol and Roanoke at the crossroads of Interstates 77 and 81, with 1.44 million people living within a 75-mile radius. The County owns 30.94 acres adjoining Chapman Road between Wytheville and Fort Chiswell. This frontage road along both interstates is located just off Exit 77.
The property adjoins the County-owned Hitachi Energy Arena, a 5,394-capacity concert venue and 3,600-seat hockey arena, home of the Blue Ridge Bobcats, concerts and exhibitions. This season, Appalachian State University Hockey will play four home Division I games against College of Charleston and the University of Tennessee.
The County wants to attract significant hotels and restaurants to the property to support the Hitachi Energy Arena, and is open to a variety of development formats, property subdivisions and development layouts. The County is willing to work with one or more developers. The County has a conceptual master plan, but is open to changes to that plan. Use of new market tax credits and other tax-advantaged investments will be considered.
The County owns an additional utility-served 15 acres adjoining the same property. That acreage is suitable for higher-density housing development, single-family homes, apartments, condominiums or town homes. The County is open to proposals from private developers, and would prefer to help ease local housing demand through higher density development. The location has expansive vistas including Big Walker Mountain, Hamilton’s Knob and Sand Mountain, adjoining both existing single-family neighborhoods and the Hitachi Energy Arena.
Real estate firms and developers interested in submitting proposals should have extensive experience in marketing major interstate-connected developments, a wide variety of commercial hospitality and retail contacts and a commitment to land the best possible developments for the County’s future economic growth.
Respondents should reply to the County by 2 p.m. Friday, September 27, 2024 with a letter of interest, detailed qualifications, pricing basis, marketing plan philosophy, and references. Direct any questions regarding this solicitation to Matthew C. Hankins, Deputy County Administrator, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Property tours are available upon request.
Submit responses to:
Wythe County Board of Supervisors
ATTN: Chapman Road Development
340 South Sixth Street
Wytheville, VA 24382
Respondents should expect to interview with County staff in late September or early October, with selection scoring based on quality of response, demonstrated experience, marketing plan, references and qualifications. The County expects to enter into negotiations with the selected firm in October. The County of Wythe is an equal opportunity offeror.
In compliance with the Code of Virginia of 1950, and amendments thereto, the Wythe County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing to consider Amendment No. 2 to Ordinance 99-2 entitled, “Solid Waste Ordinance of Wythe County, Virginia.” The Board of Supervisors shall hear comments from citizens concerning the proposed amendment.
The public hearing shall be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Wythe County Office Building, 340 South Sixth Street, Wytheville, Virginia.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW PROPOSED AMENDMENT
The Wythe County Board of Supervisors invites interested, qualified contractors to submit bid pricing for the following project:
Replace 24 automated, roll-up garage doors, tracks, openers and remote controls at the following Fire Departments and EMS stations:
| Barren Springs | 6 doors, 6 controllers |
| Ivanhoe | 6 doors, 6 controllers |
| Max Meadows | 6 doors |
| Speedwell | 5 doors |
| EMS - Lead Mines Station | 1 door |
Replacement commercial-grade roll-up garage doors must be insulated, have small insulated security windows in one panel and provide obstruction detection/door closure stop. The county prefers controllers which support smart monitoring, secure remote operation, and driver hazard detection and warnings.
All county fire stations are metal construction built in the mid-1990s. Some controllers and one door have been replaced in that time, and all stations are substantially identical in exterior and door construction. All fire station door openings are identical at approximately 14 feet high by 14 feet wide. EMS door is 14’ high by 12 feet wide.
Prospective respondents may visit the Lead Mines Station or Max Meadows Fire Department weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to review current door construction.
Responses must include: full description of proposed replacement equipment; insulation R-values for replacement doors; detailed warranty coverage; proposed time delivery and installation; recommended and optional equipment and systems, with costs; equipment service schedule; itemized project pricing; bid bond; total bid amount. Successful respondent must provide a performance bond within seven business days of award.
Submit responses to:
Wythe County Board of Supervisors
ATTN: Fire & EMS Doors
340 South 6th Street
Wytheville, VA 24382
Responses due no later than 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 19, 2024. Bids will be opened and tabulated immediately after the bid period ends. The County anticipates award of the contract September 23 with notice to proceed September 24, but reserves the right to reject any bid, negotiate with the lowest bidder and to waive any informalities. The county is not responsible for late delivery or lost packages.
Wythe County is an equal opportunity offeror and seeks bids from all qualified bidders.
Wythe County, Virginia is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project:
Fort Chiswell South Sewer Extension Phase I
22‐25
Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the Wythe County Board of Supervisors Chambers located at 340 South 6th Street, Wytheville, VA 24382, until SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 at 2:00 local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The Project includes the following Work:
Construction of a pump station, 3500 lf of gravity sewer, 5300 lf of 6” force main and related appurtenances just south of Fort Chiswell, Virginia.
Owner will announce the total construction budget after receipt of all bids and prior to opening bids.
The Project has an expected duration of 210 days.
Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at the following designated website: https://peed‐bortz.com/request‐for‐bids/