Wythe County, Virginia, is seeking bids proposals for the replacement of its AGCO 6680 cab tractor with loader. Sealed bid proposals will be accepted until August 21st , 2019 at 10:00 am local prevailing time. They should be addressed to the attention of Mrs. Martha Collins, “Tractor Bid Proposal”, 340 South 6th Street, Wytheville, VA 24382.

The County has a budget of $50,000 for the replacement of its AGCO 6680 cab tractor with loader and will be considering both new and used equipment. The tractor is used primarily to pull a 15’ flex wing rotary cutter and to remove snow. The bid will be awarded to the offer that is in the best interest of the County based on size, age, hours, condition, conformity to specifications, etc. The following are some guidelines.

  • Tractor that is equipped with an engine of at least 80 hp rated. If a smaller tractor is offered it should also include a rotary cutter that will match the horse power and be offered as a package.
  • PTO HP at least 70 HP, again if less HP are offered it should be matched with a rotary cutter and offered as a package.
  • Front loader bucket with joystick controls. Euro style connection is preferred; however, skid loader will be acceptable with the inclusion of one adapter plate in addition to the bucket.
  • 4WD
  • Cab enclosure with heat, A/C, cab lights, and wipers
  • 2016 model year or newer
  • 300 hours or less
  • No regen exhaust filter
  • No diesel exhaust fluid additive
  • At least 3 rear remote hydraulic outlet ports to match the current rotary cutter if otherwise it should match
  • Fluid filled rear tires

Included into the bid package should be

  • type of tractor
  • specification sheet with details of the tractor
  • specification sheet of rotary cutter if it is included
  • cost of tractor, rotary cutter (if needed), and delivery
  • Location of tractor for inspection. 

Questions regarding this bid proposal request should be addressed to Mr. Billy Bowers via email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by phone (276)223-6119.

As required by the application process for the 2020 Virginia Telecommunication Initiative (VATI) grant, Wythe County officially announces its intention to partner with Citizen’s Telephone Cooperative (“Citizen’s”), to apply for a grant to provide broadband service to residents in the Powerline Road area, Browntown Road area, and areas around East Lee Highway.  Preliminary data collected from residents indicates that these areas meet the DHCD VATI program broadband definition of unserved.  If approved, Citizen’s would be building Fiber to the Home (FTTH) to the neighborhoods and offering only one bandwidth tier of 1Gbps/500Mbps 

The Virginia Department of Community Development implements VATI and will be awarding $19 million this year to eligible applicants. Proposals are to be submitted by September 3, 2019.  For more information, please contact Dennis Reese at 540.745.9528.

The Wythe County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at 7:05 p.m. to hear public comment on the disposition of the following real property: 

Parcel 41A-1-33-1 - Spiller Annex Property, 305 Tazewell Street, Wytheville, VA

The hearing will take place in the Board Room of the County Administration Building, 340 South Sixth Street, Wytheville, Virginia.

 

Below are links to the Wythe County 2018 Real Estate & Personal Property delinquent taxes as published under the authority of Section 58-1.3924 of the Code of Virginia as amended. Please note that the stated balance does not include interest or any additional fees. Please call the Treasurer's Office at 276-223-6070 to obtain the full balance due.

2018 Delinquent Real Estate Tax Listing

2018 Delinquent Personal Property Tax Listing

The Wythe Bland Joint Public Service Authority is accepting bids to provide solid waste transportation services. Bids must be received by 2:00 PM local time, July 17, 2019 and then shall be opened publicly at the Wythe County Administration Building. The bids shall be sealed and clearly marked Bid for Solid Waste Transportation Services. The address for submitting proposals is 340 South Sixth Street, Wytheville, Va. 24382 Attn: Martha Collins. Proposals received after 2:00 PM local prevailing time shall not be accepted.

Bid packets can be picked up at Wythe County Administration Office, Bland County Administration Office, and Wythe Bland Joint Public Service Authority. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE BID PACKET.