Thompson & Litton

Castlewood Sewer Phase 1A Project

Vi Sturgill — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:18:27 +0000

Job Name:	Castlewood Sewer Phase IA Project
Project Number:	9882-04

Client Name:

Castlewood Water and Sewage Authority (CWSA)

Location:

St. Paul, Virginia

Status:

Contact Person:

Steve Breeding, P.E.

Pre-Bid Date:

May 29, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. at the Castlewood Water and Sewage Authority located at 111 Water Road, St. Paul, VA.

Bid Opening Date:

June 13, 2013 at 2:00 P.M.

Project Description:

The project generally consists of the of the construction of approx. 22,200 L.F. of 8-and 10-inch gravity sanitary sewer, 7,055 L.F. of 2-and 4-inch force main, 8,900 L.F. of 4-inch service lateral, 143 manholes, three grinder sewage pump stations, one conventional pump station, 178 service connections, and related appurtenances.

Bid Date:

June 13, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. at the Castlewood Water and Sewage Authority Office.

Addendums:

Addendum No. 1 dated May 17, 2013.

Advertisements:

Plan Holders List :

http://www.t-l.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/9882-04-REG3.doc

Apparent Low Bidder:

Est. Construction Cost Range:

*All Of the above is subject to change. Please check with the contact person to verify.

STARS – Potts Mountain Site

stacy_baker — Tue, 07 May 2013 14:21:52 +0000

Job Name:	STARS (Statewide Agencies Radio System) – Potts Mountain Site
Project Number:	11430-01

Client Name:

Virginia State Police

Location:

New Castle, Virginia 24127

Status:

Contact Person:

Brian Tew

MANDATORY Pre-Bid Date:

May 17, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. at the Potts Mountain tower location

Bid Opening Date:

Bids Due: May 29, 2013; Bids Opened: May 30, 2013

Project Description:

The project is generally described as the construction of a public safety communication system consisting of improvements to an existing communications building, ice bridge, emergency generator pad, above ground LP tank, chain link fencing, and associated items.

Bid Date:

Bids Due: May 29, 2013 at 2:00 P.M.; Bids Opened: May 30, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. at the Virginia State Police Capital Outlay Office

Addendums:

Advertisements:

Plan Holders List :

http://www.t-l.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/11430-01-REG3.doc

Apparent Low Bidder:

Est. Construction Cost Range:

*All Of the above is subject to change. Please check with the contact person to verify.

Pulaski County Public Safety Building

Vi Sturgill — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:33:46 +0000

Job Name:	Pulaski County Public Safety Building
Project Number:	11768-04

Client Name:

Pulaski County Board of Supervisors

Location:

Pulaski, Virginia

Status:

Contact Persons:

Jack Murphy and Chris Phillips

Pre-Bid Date:

April 23, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. at the project site, 802 East Main Street, Pulaski, Virginia

Bid Opening Date:

May 14, 2013 at 2:00 P.M.

Project Description:

The project consists of the renovation of the former Verizon Building and conversion into the Pulaski County Public Safety Building. In general, the renovations include framing, finishes, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems as detailed in the Contract Documents.

Bid Date:

May 14, 2013 at 2:00 P.M.

Addendums:

Addendum No. 1 dated May 9, 2013.

Advertisements:

Plan Holders List :

http://www.t-l.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/11768-04-REG.doc

Apparent Low Bidder:

J. A. Street & Associates $967,000; Lionberger Construction $971,000; Avis Construction Co. $985,000; Price Buildings, Inc. $988,000; South End Construction $1,020,000; MB Contractors $1,049,445; Nickels, Inc. $1,198,800.

Est. Construction Cost Range:

*All Of the above is subject to change. Please check with the contact person to verify.

Tazewell County VMAP site

shaun_bolling — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:36:50 +0000

Brief video clip from Tazewell County Virginia’s Virtual Business Directory highlighting Thompson & Litton and featuring T&L Chairman, Jim Thompson. (2011)

IDA Seeks Funding for Land Purchase

Kristy Nunley — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:31:21 +0000

Click Here for a PDF of the article – The Coal Field Progress, March 22nd, 2013

Groundbreaking for New Access Road at MECC

Kristy Nunley — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:59:13 +0000

Wise, VA – Wise County Board of Supervisors joined Mountain Empire Community College President Dr. Scott Hamilton and other dignitaries on March 6 for a groundbreaking ceremony for the college’s new access road. The ceremony was held in the Goodloe Center and celebrated the beginning of construction on a new second entrance to the campus.

The project has been one of the most anticipated additions to the college. The second access road to the campus along U.S. route 23 was approved in 2012. The road, to be constructed approximately 1/3 mile south of the existing main entrance, will provide an additional entrance to the college as well as alleviate traffic congestion. The Wise County Board of Supervisors are very proud to announce that the cost of this New Access Road, both design and construction, is paid for by local Wise County Coal Severance Money. This is one of many projects that the Board has seen completed using this source of revenue. The primary goal is to reduce the number of vehicular accidents at the main entrance. Construction of the new road, which will be named College Way, should begin in March 2013. The road will be open to traffic by the end of 2013.

Dr. Hamilton welcomed guests to the ceremony and Wise County Administrator Shannon Scott introduced speakers, Ms. Virginia Meador, Mr. J.H. Rivers, and Mr. Darrell Stapleton. Ms. Meador is Vice Chair of the Wise County Board of Supervisors and Board Member from District 3. Mr. Rivers is a Board Member from District 3 and Chairman of the Wise County Coal Severance Committee. Mr. Stapleton is Vice President of Engineering for Thompson & Litton, the firm which designed the project.

Thompson & Litton was chosen by the Wise County Board of Supervisors to provide transportation engineering services, which includes the planning, design, and construction management for the second entrance road from US Route 23 to the Mountain Empire Community College in Big Stone Gap.

Engineering services include roadway design, required crossover and turning/storage lanes on U.S. Route 23, hydraulics, surveying, project management and environmental design and coordination. The project requires an Erosion & Sediment Control and Storm Water Management Plan and related construction contract administration support.

Thompson & Litton is an award winning engineering, architectural, surveying, and construction administration firm founded in 1956 in Wise, VA, where its headquarters remains. For a half century, T&L has provided professional services and now has offices located in Wise, Radford, Tazewell, Clintwood, and Chilhowie, Virginia; and Bristol, Tennessee. Thompson & Litton values its reputation with many local, state and federal government clients, and private enterprise clients that it currently serves in Virginia, Tennessee, and West Virginia. The firm has a staff of 117 employees. T&L is listed on the 2012 Virginia Business Magazine List of Leaders as the 17th largest engineering, architectural and surveying firm in Virginia. The firm is a Virginia SWaM certified Small Business Enterprise and has federal small business status as a HUBZone with the SBA.

For more information about T&L and for an electronic copy of this press release, please visit our website at

www.T-L.com

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Pulaski County Garage Expansion – Phase I

stacy_baker — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:10:25 +0000

Job Name:	Pulaski County Garage Expansion – Phase I
Project Number:	11404-03

Client Name:

Pulaski County Board of Supervisors

Location:

Pulaski, VA

Status:

Contact Person:

Brian Tew

Pre-Bid Date:

March 25, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. at Pulaski County Offices

Bid Opening Date:

April 17, 2013

Project Description:

The project generally consists of site preparation to include grading, surface paving, access roads, utilities and other work detailed in the construction documents to support the construction of a new 12,400 square foot garage facility.

Bid Date:

April 17, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. at the Pulaski County Offices, 143 Third Street NW, Suite 1, Pulaski, VA

Addendums:

Addendum No. 1 dated April 5, 2013.

Advertisements:

Plan Holders List :

http://www.t-l.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/11404-03-REG1.doc

Apparent Low Bidder:

MS Contracting, Inc. $190,150.00; Simpson Construction $294,750.00; Meade Contracting Company $299,368.00; H. T. Bowling, Inc. $333,400.00.

Est. Construction Cost Range:

*All Of the above is subject to change. Please check with the contact person to verify.

Wastewater CIP Inflow and Infiltration Projects S-4 and S-5 (Contracts I and II)

stacy_baker — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:43:09 +0000

Job Name:	Wastewater CIP Inflow and Infiltration Projects S-4 and S-5 (Contracts I and II)
Project Number:	11978-04

Client Name:	City of Waynesboro
Location:	Waynesboro, Virginia
Status:
Contact Person:	Brian Tew
Pre-Bid Date:	April 3, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. at the City of Waynesboro Public Works
Bid Opening Date:	April 19, 2013 (per Addendum No. 1)
Project Description:	The project generally consists of the following:Contract I (Project S-4): The rehabilitation of approximately 1,440 linear feet of 10-inch sewer line, 2,930 linear feet of 8-inch sewer line utilizing fold and form or cured-in-place pipe liner, 16 sewer manholes, and all associated appurtenances.Contract II (Project S-5): The rehabilitation of approximately 3,080 linear feet of 12-inch sewer, 420 linear feet of 10-inch sewer line, 540 linear feet of 8-inch sewer line utilizing fold and form or cured-in-place pipe liner, and 18 sewer manholes; the installation of a sewer siphon cleanout; the removal of one sewer manhole; and all associated appurtenances.

Bid Date:

April 19, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. (per Addendum No. 1) at the City of Waynesboro Finance Office, Waynesboro, VA

Addendums:

Addendum No. 1 dated April 9, 2013; Addendum No. 2 dated April 16, 2013.

Advertisements:

Plan Holders List :

http://www.t-l.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/11978-REG1.doc

Apparent Low Bidder:

Total Combined Bids for Contracts I (S-4) and II (S-5): AM-Liner East, Inc. – $847,087.00; Inland Waters Pollution Control, Inc. $871,772.00; Aaron J. Conner General Contractor – $1,082,485.00; and Linco, Inc. – $1,116,762.

Est. Construction Cost Range:

$1.75 – $2 million

*All Of the above is subject to change. Please check with the contact person to verify.

Adaptive Reuse & Addition of Former AEP Building

stacy_baker — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 13:42:46 +0000

Job Name:	Adaptive Reuse & Addition of Former AEP Building
Project Number:	11463-04

Client Name:

Mount Rogers Community Services Board

Location:

Marion, Virginia

Status:

Contact Person:

Carl Gutschow, AIA

Pre Bid Date:

March 19, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. at Former AEP Building, 121 Broad Street, Marion, VA

Bid Opening Date:

April 4, 2013

Project Description:

The project generally consists of interior offices build-out of previously gutted existing one story building of approx. 7,800 s.f. and construction of a new 1,600 sq. foot addition with steel framing and EIFS exterior finish. Project also includes a new insulated membrane roof on the existing building, limited site demolition and site work for new paved parking for 21 vehicles.

Bid Date:

April 4, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. at Mount Rogers Community Services Board, 770 West Ridge Road, Wytheville, VA 24382

Addendums:

Addendum No. 1 – 3/22/13; Addendum No. 2 – 3/29/13; Addendum No. 3 – 4/2/13

Advertisements:

Plan Holders List :

http://www.t-l.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/11463-REG.doc

Apparent Low Bidder:

1) Glade Construction Co. – $1,349,100; 2) South End Construction – $1,367,450; 3) GoinsRashCain, LLC – $1,383,000

Est. Construction Cost Range:

$750,000.00 – $1,000,000.00

*All Of the above is subject to change. Please check with the contact person to verify.

Landfill Expansion to Begin This Spring

Kristy Nunley — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 19:36:12 +0000

Click Here for a PDF of the article – The Coal Field Progress, February 22nd, 2013

Thompson & Litton Names Three New Associates

shaun_bolling — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 12:29:53 +0000

Wise, VA – The Board of Directors of Thompson & Litton (T&L) is pleased to announce three new Associates of the firm. They are Eric G. Gentry, Anthony T. Kennedy (Tony), and Brian G. Tew. Ron Helton, PE, President of Thompson & Litton stated, “These three have consistently revealed outstanding character and abilities. Although all of our employees at Thompson & Litton do an outstanding job, these three deserve to be set aside and recognized.”

Eric Gentry, LS, Director of Surveying, is a native of Giles County, Virginia and manages the firm’s surveying practice in Radford and Clintwood, Virginia. Eric has 20 years of experience in land surveying and he brings this expertise to our clients in specialized fields such as transportation, boundary, construction, and geodetic control. He holds professional registrations in Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee, and North Carolina. Eric graduated from the Virginia APELSIDLA Land Surveyor Apprenticeship Program through the Virginia Community College System. He holds membership in the Virginia and West Virginia Societies of Professional Land Surveyors. Eric’s experience is diversified with work on projects including Virginia Tech Lane Stadium, U.S. Route 58 By Pass Project in Carroll, Floyd and Patrick Counties, U.S. Federal Government Patent Building in Arlington, and the New River Resource Authority/Landfill.

Eric is an avid sportsman and is involved in his community, church, and local government. For several years, he has led the Radford Chili Festival team, comprised of T&L employees and friends, which in 2012 was named the Chili Champion Team. Eric resides with his wife Jeanine, and two children, Jared and Shared, in Hoges Chapel – Giles County, Virginia.

Tony Kennedy, CCCA, is a 1991 graduate of Virginia Tech where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Building Construction. With 16 years of experience providing construction contract administration for building and public works projects, Tony is both a practical and professional practitioner. One of Tony’s most recently completed projects is the $20 million Montgomery County (Virginia) Courthouse and Parking Structure.

As Thompson & Litton’s Construction Department Head, Mr. Kennedy is responsible for the oversight and management of the firm’s construction administration and inspection services. Additionally, Mr. Kennedy personally takes on the primary responsibility of construction contract administration for high profile Thompson & Litton projects. Tony is experienced in all types of construction delivery methods including traditional bid, design-build, and construction manager at risk options.

Tony is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys hunting and shooting sports as well as helping Boy Scout Troop 12 and Cub Scout Pack 21. He is also involved in local government and his church.

Tony resides with his wife Rhonda, and their sons Andrew, Joseph, and Samuel near Rocky Gap in Bland County, Virginia.

Brian Tew, MBA has been with T&L for over 7 years as a Senior Project Manager and operates from the firm’s Radford, Virginia office. Brian is a 1999 graduate of East Carolina University where he received a Masters degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning. Along with Brian’s academic training, he has over13 years of diverse experience in the management and construction of engineering projects for the public and private marketplace. During his tenure with T&L, Brian has been actively involved in the development of numerous water, wastewater, solid waste and industrial site development engineering projects in Western Virginia. He also has specialized experience in the field of telecommunications, design build project delivery methods and alternative energy resources. Some of the more recent projects that Brian has managed are the New River Resource Authority Area C Landfill Expansion, City of Bedford Stoney Creek Reservoir Dam Spillway Improvements, Pulaski County Garage Expansion, Town of Marion Waste Water Treatment Plant Cogeneration, Town of Wytheville Waste Water Treatment Plant Cogeneration and numerous sewer rehabilitation projects for the City of Waynesboro.

Brian currently resides in Salem, Virginia with his wife Stephanie and two daughters Morgan and Berkley where he is active in the local community, church and civic organizations.

Thompson & Litton is an award winning engineering, architectural, surveying, and construction administration firm founded in Wise, VA in 1956 where its headquarters remains. For a half century, T&L has provided professional services and now has offices located in Wise, Radford, Tazewell, Clintwood, and Chilhowie, Virginia; and Bristol, Tennessee. Thompson & Litton values its reputation with many local, state and federal government clients, and private enterprise clients that it currently serves in Virginia, Tennessee, and West Virginia. The firm has a staff of 117 employees. T&L is listed on the 2012 Virginia Business Magazine List of Leaders as the 17th largest engineering, architectural and surveying firm in Virginia. The firm is a Virginia SWaM certified Small Business Enterprise and has federal small business status as a HUBZone with the SBA.

For more information about T&L and for an electronic copy of this press release, please visit our website at
www.T-L.com
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MECC – College Way Access Road

stacy_baker — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 20:54:35 +0000

Job Name:	MECC – College Way Access Road
Project Number:	11520-04

Client Name:

Wise County Board of Supervisors

Location:

Big Stone Gap, Virginia

Status:

Contact Person:

Timothy A. Mullins, P.E.

Pre Bid Date:

February 12, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. at Wise County Courthouse, County Administration Office Conference Room, in Wise, VA

Bid Opening Date:

February 27, 2013

Project Description:

The project generally consists of the construction of 1,200 L.F. of roadway, turn lanes and median crossover on U.S. Route 23, and associated items.

Bid Date:

February 27, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. in the County Administrator’s Office at the Wise County Courthouse.

Addendums:

Addendum No. 1 – February 20, 2013

Advertisements:

Plan Holders List :

http://www.t-l.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/11520-REG.doc

Apparent Low Bidder (Base Bid):

1) Glass Machinery & Excavation, Inc. – $943,866.90; 2) Elk Knob, Inc. – $1,193,877.15; 3) W-L Construction & Paving, Inc. – $1,447,645.27

Est. Construction Cost Range:

$1.3 – 1.4 Million

*All Of the above is subject to change. Please check with the contact person to verify.

Going to new heights to serve our clients better

shaun_bolling — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 15:32:56 +0000

In this video, you will see T&L Survey Manager Eric Gentry, LS, and his crew, performing a cell tower survey at one of dozens of tower sites in Virginia. T&L is proud to add this new service to our ever expanding portfolio of professional services.

For more information about this or any of T&L’s other services, please contact Mr. Gentry at 540-633-1897 or Eric Price, PLS, PE at 276-926-6087.

Willis Building Roof Replacement located in St. Paul, Virginia

Vi Sturgill — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:09:06 +0000

Job Name:	Willis Building Roof Replacement, St. Paul, Virginia
Project Number:	11973-04

Client Name:

St. Paul Industrial Development Authority

Location:

St. Paul, Virginia

Status:

Contact Person:

Adam Hines, Assoc. AIA

Pre-Bid Date:

January 3, 2013 at 10:00 A.M.

Bid Opening Date:

January 17, 2013 at 2:00 P.M.

Project Description:

The project generally consists of a complete roof system tear-off and replacement with a new roof membrane system inclusive of all related flashing trim and accessories throughout all areas.

Bid Date:

January 17, 2013 at 2:00 P.M.

Addendums:

Addendum No. 1 dated January 11, 2013.

Advertisements:

Plan Holders List :

http://www.t-l.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/11973-REG6.doc

Apparent Low Bidder:

1) Abingdon Roofing, Inc. – $83,000.00, 2) King General Contractors, Inc. – $118,500.00, 3) Branson Construction Services – $123,474.00 (BASE BIDS ONLY)

Est. Construction Cost Range:

*All Of the above is subject to change. Please check with the contact person to verify.

Central High sewer could begin next month

shaun_bolling — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 13:20:58 +0000

Click Here for a PDF of the article – The Coal Field Progress, November 20th, 2012

County water project must be redesigned

shaun_bolling — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 13:20:01 +0000

Click Here for a PDF of the article – The Coal Field Progress, November 20th, 2012

Town of Wise displaying new Christmas banners

shaun_bolling — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 13:19:11 +0000

Click Here for a PDF of the article – The Coal Field Progress, November 20th, 2012

Locals named tech award winners

shaun_bolling — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 13:53:17 +0000

Click Here for a PDF of the article – The Coal Field Progress, November 13th, 2012

Bear Creek Reservoir Modifications to Riser Gates Project

Vi Sturgill — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 19:14:52 +0000

Job Name:	Bear Creek Reservoir Modifications to Riser Gates
Project Number:	9732-57

Client Name:

Town of Wise, Virginia

Location:

Wise, Virginia

Status:

Contact Person:

Greg Widener, P.E.

Pre Bid Date:

November 27, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. at the Wise Municipal Building located at 501 West Main Street, Wise, Virginia

Bid Opening Date:

December 11, 2012

Project Description:

The project consists of the installation of four new stainless steel sluice gates, placement of five steel plates over existing gate openings, removal of existing gates, and associated items.

Bid Date:

December 11, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. at the Wise Municipal Building located at 501 West Main Street, Wise, Virginia

Addendums:

Addendum No. 1 – 12/3/12

Advertisements:

Plan Holders List :

http://www.t-l.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/9732-57-REG1.doc

Apparent Low Bidder:

English Construction Company $237,000.00

Est. Construction Cost Range:

*All Of the above is subject to change. Please check with the contact person to verify.

Justice Center growth planned

shaun_bolling — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:25:25 +0000

Click Here for a PDF of the article – The Coal Field Progress, November 6th, 2012

Membrane Filtration Facilities for the Town of Wise, Virginia

Vi Sturgill — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 18:55:10 +0000

Job Name:	Membrane Filtration Facilities for the Town of Wise, Virginia
Project Number:	9929-04

Client Name:

Town of Wise, Virginia

Location:

Wise, Virginia

Status:

Contact Person:

Greg Widener, P.E.

Pre Bid Date:

October 30, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. at the Wise Municipal Building located at Wise, VA

Bid Opening Date:

February 14, 2013

Project Description:

Construction of the Membrane Filtration Facilities for the Town of Wise which consists of the construction of membrane improvements for the Town of Wise Water Treatment Plant.

Bid Date:

February 14, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. at the Wise Municipal Building, Wise, Virginia

Addendums:

Addendum No. 1 dated November 9, 2012; Addendum No. 2 dated November 13, 2012; Addendum No. 3 dated February 8, 2013; Addendum No. 4 dated February 11, 2013.

Advertisements:

Plan Holders List :

http://www.t-l.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/9929-REG.doc

Apparent Low Bidder:

English Construction Co., Inc. – $2,605,000.00; Hickory Construction Co. – $2,635,800.00; Judy Construction Co. – $2,804,000.00

Est. Construction Cost Range:

$2,250,000.00 to $2,500,000.00

*All Of the above is subject to change. Please check with the contact person to verify.

Montgomery County Jail Security Electronics System Improvements

Vi Sturgill — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 13:26:53 +0000

Job Name:	Montgomery County Jail Security Electronics System Improvements
Project Number:	8219-51

Client Name:

Montgomery County Board of Supervisors

Location:

Christiansburg, Virginia

Status:

Contact Person:

Jack Murphy, AIA

Pre Bid Date:

Mandatory Pre-bid Meeting on October 18, 2012 at 9:00 A.M. at the jail entrance closest to the Sheriff Department at 16 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, VA

Bid Opening Date:

November 7, 2012 at 3:00 P.M.

Project Description:

The project generally consists of providing and installing security electronics system improvements to the Montgomery County Jail at 16 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Virginia.

Bid Date:

November 7, 2012 at 3:00 P.M.

Addendums:

Addendum No. 1 dated November 1, 2012.

Advertisements:

Plan Holders List :

http://www.t-l.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/8219-51-REG.doc

Apparent Low Bidder:

Southwestern Communications, Inc. $218,362; Simplex Grinnell $250,470; R&S Corporation $288,900.

Est. Construction Cost Range:

*All Of the above is subject to change. Please check with the contact person to verify.

MECC Second Entrance Gets Funds

shaun_bolling — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 14:02:17 +0000

From Coalfield Progress 9-21-12

Second entrance to MECC gets funds

A second entrance to the campus of Mountain Empire Community College and the Virginia Division of Mines, Minerals and Energy will be constructed in 2013, alleviating congestion with a primary goal of reducing the number of accidents at the U.S. 23 intersection. The Wise County Board of Supervisors recently approved funding of coal severance monies for the new road project, to be constructed approximately one-third of a mile south of the existing main entrance to MECC’s campus, Wise County and the college announced. The second entrance will feature a crossover
on U.S. 23 similar to the one at the main entrance, and will pass between MECC’s maintenance building and the Virginia Department of Transportation’s right-ofway line, connecting to the loop road on the south side of campus. The Mountain Empire Community College campus and the Virginia Division of Mines, Minerals and Energy currently share only one main entrance off U.S. 23, which causes congestion leading to frequent accidents for both north and southbound traffic. Review of the project is currently underway by MECC, VDOT, and the Virginia Department of Conservation and
Recreation. Thompson & Litton is providing engineering services for the project. The current schedule places public advertisement for this project in January 2013 with construction beginning in
March 2013. The second entrance road should be open to traffic by the end of 2013. For more information, contact Donna Shelton at 276/523-2400.

Virginia Tech CEE Career Fair

shaun_bolling — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 14:29:11 +0000

Virginia Tech CEE Career Fair – 10/23/12

Community College Career Connection of Southwest Virginia at SWVHEC

shaun_bolling — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 14:28:44 +0000

Community College Career Connection of Southwest Virginia at Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center – 10/11/12

Mountain Empire Community College Job Expo

shaun_bolling — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 14:27:22 +0000

Mountain Empire Community College Job Expo – 10/10/12

Virginia Tech Engineering Expo

shaun_bolling — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 14:26:38 +0000

Virginia Tech Engineering Expo – 09/18/12

Hospital plans major expansion

shaun_bolling — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 11:42:01 +0000

Click Here for a PDF of the article – The Coal Field Progress, August 24th, 2012

Baker Renewable Energy Installs Largest Solar Thermal System in Virginia

shaun_bolling — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 13:19:59 +0000

Baker Renewable Energy Installs Largest Solar Thermal System in Virginia

New River Valley Regional Jail Leverages Solar Technology to Offset Nearly One Third of Natural Gas Usage

DUBLIN, Va. (August 14, 2012) – Baker Renewable Energy announced today it has installed the largest solar thermal system in Virginia at the New River Valley Regional Jail. This state-of-the-art, ground mount system consists of 138 collectors, the equivalence of 272 kW of photovoltaic energy. The structure will offset approximately 30 percent of the jail’s natural gas usage, and will provide 2.5 million gallons of hot water per year to the facility. It is one of the largest ground mount solar thermal projects in the Southeastern United States.

“The New River Valley Regional Jail Authority is truly committed to making a long-term investment that will significantly increase the energy efficiency of the facility,” said John Matthews, president of Baker Renewable Energy. “Large public facilities like the New River Regional Jail that have a continuous, high demand for water usage can greatly offset their water heating costs by utilizing this clean and renewable technology.”

New River Valley Regional Jail is a 296,000-square-foot facility located in the Dublin Industrial Park in Dublin, Va. The jail leverages state-of-the-art technology throughout the facility, which has a rated capacity of 1,183 inmates. Baker Renewable Energy worked in conjunction with Virginia-based Thompson & Litton, an award-winning engineering, architectural, surveying and construction administration firm, to design a custom solution for NRVRJ.

“We had just completed a major renovation and expansion of the original regional jail facility and became aware of a potential funding opportunity through the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy and U.S. Department of Energy for renewable energy projects,” said Bill King, P.E., vice president of Thompson & Litton. “Thompson & Litton and Jail Authority staff conceived the concept for the project, and with the blessing and support of the Authority Board, a funding application was submitted and approved. The $856,000 project was funded with a $410,880 grant from DMME/DOE with the balance of funding coming from the Authority. At the end of the day, this project was completed for approximately $800,000, which also included a 15 percent increase in the size of the project as originally bid. It was great to not only finish the project under the original budget, but also to increase the size and effectiveness of the project in the process.”

The project consists of a 3,000 gallon underground water storage tank connected to more than 1,500 linear feet of underground steel pipe infrastructure which runs back to the jail. As part of the initiative, Baker also installed a detailed weather station nearby to monitor system efficiency versus weather fluctuations. System performance can be monitored remotely.

“Local governments are being forced to assume more and more financial burdens in today’s tough economy. Our population and therefore our demand for hot water is growing much more quickly than we expected. Rising fuel costs made the prospect of a renewable energy source a likely choice to reduce operating expenses. We looked to Thompson & Litton and Baker Renewable Energy to design and build a solution that would allow our facility to become more energy and cost efficient,” said Gerald McPeak, the superintendant of the New River Valley Regional Jail. “The Thompson & Litton and Baker teams faced many challenges while working at our facility. Fluctuating weather conditions, extensive underground infrastructure and working in a high security environment made the project complex in a number of ways. The teams from Thompson & Litton and Baker Renewable Energy were professional, attentive to our needs and able to deliver us an expansive solar thermal system that was completed in a timely fashion.”

“Putting 138 collectors on one ground mounted system is a big deal,” Jason Epstein, executive vice president of Baker Renewable Energy, said. “We’ve been at this for a long time now, and even some of our larger installations haven’t topped 50 collectors on any single project. It’s exciting to see the Authority taking a bold stance like this.”

“Baker Renewable Energy is unique in that it is backed by all of the logistical capability and experience of a 97-year-old construction company, but also offers design consulting and construction expertise on all types of renewable energy-related construction projects,” said Alec Sheaff, a business development manager of Baker Renewable Energy based in the Charlotte office. “We are glad to be engaged with a forward-thinking organization like New River Valley Regional Jail and were proud to complete this project.”

About New River Valley Regional Jail

The New River Valley Regional Jail was first opened in April of 1999 and completed an expansion and renovation in April of 2010. Its 296,000-square-foot facility is located on a 28-acre site in Dublin, Va. Today NRVRJ serves the counties of Bland, Carroll, Floyd, Giles, Grayson, Pulaski, Wythe and the city of Radford. The regional jail is equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure and can house up to 1,183 inmates. With over 250 full-time staff members, NRVRJ is also an important New River Valley employer. For more information, please visit www.nrvrj.com.

About Baker Renewable Energy

Baker Renewable Energy is a premier provider of renewable energy and clean building strategies for commercial, residential and institutional customers. With expertise in solar photovoltaics, solar thermal and wind energy, Baker Renewable Energy serves customers through offices in the Southeastern United States. Baker Renewable Energy is a division of Baker Roofing Company, founded in 1915. For more information, please visit www.bakerrenewable.com.

About Thompson & Litton

Thompson & Litton is an award winning engineering, architectural, surveying, and construction administration firm founded in Wise, Va. in 1956, where its headquarters remains. For more than 55 years, T&L has provided professional services to Western Virginia and beyond from offices located in Wise, Radford, Tazewell, Chilhowie, and Clintwood, Va.; and Bristol, Tenn.

Thompson & Litton values its reputation with many local, state and federal government clients, and private enterprise clients that it currently serves in Virginia, Tennessee, and West Virginia. The firm has a staff of over 120 employees and is listed on the 2011 Virginia Business Magazine List of Leaders as the 16th largest engineering, architectural and surveying firm in Virginia and is among the Top 250 Architectural firms in the country based on architectural revenues. Architectural Record Magazine and SNAP (Sweets Network) publishes the list of Top 250 firms. The firm is a Virginia SWaM certified Small Business Enterprise and has federal small business status with the SBA. For more information, please visit www.t-l.com.

Media Contacts:

Elizabeth Montenyohl (for Baker)
(919) 624-0826
elizabeth.montenyohl@clearimagepr.com

Dave Murray (for Baker)
(919) 412-4291
dave.murray@clearimagepr.com

Charlotte Sacre (for Thompson & Litton)
276-988-7921
csacre@t-l.com

Multi-Purpose Medical Facility in Nickelsville, Virginia

Vi Sturgill — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 12:25:27 +0000

Job Name:	Multi-Purpose Medical Facility for the Town of Nickelsville, Virginia
Project Number:	11366-04

Client Name:

Town of Nickelsville, Virgiia

Location:

Nickelsville, Virginia

Status:

Contact Person:

Richard W. Houchins, AIA

Pre Bid Date:

August 22, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. at the project site, 11708 Nickelsville Highway, Nickelsville, VA

Bid Opening Date:

September 6, 2012 at 2:00 P.M.

Project Description:

The project generally consists of renovation and up-fit of an approximately 6,200 sq. ft. existing building on Route 71 in Nickelsville, Virginia. Spaces will include a Pharmacy, Dental Suite, Waiting/Reception area, Mental Health Counseling area, Physical and Occupational Therapy Suite and Fitness area.

Bid Date:

September 6, 2012 at 2:00 P.M.

Addendums:

Addendum No. 1 dated August 29, 2012

Advertisements:

Plan Holders List :

http://www.t-l.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/11366-REG9.doc

Apparent Low Bidder:

Bracken & Associates, Inc. $593,000; GRC Construction Services $644,500; Armstrong Construction $660,200; Trademark of VA $687,182; Chapman Construction $982,000.

Est. Construction Cost Range:

*All Of the above is subject to change. Please check with the contact person to verify.

Duffield Regional Jail Solar Thermal Energy System

stacy_baker — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 15:30:40 +0000

Job Name:	Duffield Regional Jail Solar Thermal Energy System
Project Number:	11799-04

Client Name:

Southwest Virginia Regional Jail Authority

Location:

Abingdon, Virginia

Status:

Contact Person:

David S. Dawson, P.E.

Pre Bid Date:

August 15, 2012, at 2:00 P.M. at the Duffield Regional Jail located at 1037 Boone Trail Road, Duffield, VA

Bid Opening Date:

September 5, 2012

Project Description:

The project generally consists of the construction of a solar thermal energy system.

Bid Date:

September 5, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. at the Southwest Virginia Regional Jail Authority, 15205 Joe Derting Road, Abingdon, VA.

Addendums:

Addendum No. 1 dated August 23, 2012.

Advertisements:

Plan Holders List :

http://www.t-l.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/11799-REG-18.doc

Apparent Low Bidder:

Sigora Solar $287,500; Baker Renewable Energy $549,670; DCI/Shires, Inc. $797,500.

Est. Construction Cost Range:

*All Of the above is subject to change. Please check with the contact person to verify.

Tazewell LFG Development Project

Vi Sturgill — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 17:50:37 +0000

Job Name:	Tazewell LFG Development Project
Project Number:	11496-04

Client Name:

Tazewell LFG Development, LLC

Location:

c/o Clean Energy Research and Development Center, Abingdon, VA

Status:

Contact Person:

David S. Dawson, Phd, P.E.

Pre-Bid Date:

August 14, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. at the Bluestone Workforce Training Center Conference Room, 578 Camp Joy Road, Bluefield, Virginia

Bid Opening Date:

August 28, 2012 at 2:00 P.M.

Project Description:

Contract I – Blower Flare Station – installation of a pre-engineered and fully assembled skid mounted landfill gas flare with blowers, landfill gas condensate liquid pump system, site preparation, and related appurtenances.Contract II – LFG Collection System – installation of well heads, 4-inch horizontal collectors, 6-inch solid header piping, 8-inch header piping and 1.5-inch condensate line including connection to the blower flare station, and related appurtenances.

Bid Date:

August 28, 2012 at 2:00 P.M.

Addendums:

Addendum No. 1 dated August 21, 2012; Addendum No. 2 dated August 22, 2012;

Advertisements:

Addendum No. 3 dated August 24, 2012; Addendum No. 4 dated August 27, 2012.

Plan Holders List :

http://www.t-l.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/11496-REG-18.doc

Apparent Low Bidder:

Est. Construction Cost Range:

*All Of the above is subject to change. Please check with the contact person to verify.

STARS (Statewide Agencies Radio System) – Rawley Springs Site

Vi Sturgill — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 11:51:16 +0000

Job Name:	STARS (Statewide Agencies Radio System) – Rawley Springs SiteIFB No. 156-17130-084B-PTT
Project Number:	11430-03

Client Name:

Virginia State Police

Location:

Rockingham County, Virginia

Status:

Contact Person:

Brian Tew

Pre Bid Date:

Mandatory site visit/prebid conference at 11:00 A.M. on August 15, 2012

Bid Opening Date:

Bids Due Date Revised: August 30, 2012 at 2:00 P.M.

Project Description:

The project is generally described as the installation of a 180-foot lattice communication tower with antennas, pre-fabricated equipment shelter provided by Owner, underground LP tanks, chain link fencing, and associated items.

Bid Date:

Revised Bids due date: August 30, 2012 at 2:00 P.M.

Addendums:

Addendum No. 1 dated August 20, 2012.

Advertisements:

Plan Holders List :

http://www.t-l.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/11430-03-REG7.doc

Apparent Low Bidder:

Est. Construction Cost Range:

*All Of the above is subject to change. Please check with the contact person to verify.

Statewide Agencies Radio System (STARS)-Dumfries Site

Vi Sturgill — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 12:07:23 +0000

Job Name:	Statewide Agencies Radio System (STARS) – Dumfries Site
Project Number:	11430-04

Client Name:

Virginia State Police Procurement Office

Location:

North Chesterfield, Virginia

Status:

Contact Person:

Pre Bid Date:

Mandatory site visit/pre-bid conference at 11:00 A.M. on August 8, 2012 at the Dumfries Scales tower location on the southbound side of Interstate 95, approx. mile marker 154 South, 1.1 miles north of Route 234.

Bid Opening Date:

Revised Due Date for Bids: August 27, 2012 at 2:00 P.M.Revised Bids Opening Date: August 28, 2012 at 2:00 P.M.

Project Description:

The project is generally described as the installation of a 190-foot lattice communication tower with antennas, pre-fabricated equipment shelter provided by Owner, underground LP tanks, chain link fencing, and associated items.

Bid Date:

Revised Due Date for Bids: August 27, 2012 at 2:00 P.M.Revised Bids Opening Date: August 28, 2012 at 2:00 P.M.

Addendums:

Addendum No. 1 dated August 16, 2012.

Advertisements:

Plan Holders List :

http://www.t-l.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/11430-REG3.doc

Apparent Low Bidder:

Dynamic Construction Services $256,532.00.

Est. Construction Cost Range:

*All Of the above is subject to change. Please check with the contact person to verify.

Burnette Street Pump Station Project

Vi Sturgill — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 11:58:13 +0000

Job Name:	Burnette Street Pump Station Project
Project Number:	8222-34

Client Name:

Tazewell County Public Service Authority

Location:

Tazewell, Virginia

Status:

Contact Person:

Josh Thompson

Pre Bid Date:

August 7, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. at the Tazewell County Public Service Authority’s office.

Bid Opening Date:

August 22, 2012 at 2:00 P.M.

Project Description:

The project consists of the installation of approximately 2,720 L.F. of 10-inch water line, one water pump station and all related appurtenances.

Bid Date:

August 22, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. at the Tazewell County Public Service Authority’s office.

Addendums:

Addendum No. 1 dated August 14, 2012

Advertisements:

Plan Holders List :

http://www.t-l.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/8222-35-REG7.doc

Apparent Low Bidder:

Frizzell Construction Company $629,700.00; Boggs Municipal Services $676,624.00; Central Builders $734,643.00.

Est. Construction Cost Range:

*All Of the above is subject to change. Please check with the contact person to verify.

County and C-N-W seek new sewage sludge treatment

shaun_bolling — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 20:22:01 +0000

Click Here for a PDF of the article – The Coal Field Progress, July 20th, 2012

Schools chief: Building projects are on track

shaun_bolling — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 13:20:33 +0000

Click Here for a PDF of the article – The Coal Field Progress, July 10th, 2012

Engineering work OK’d for Waynesboro business park site

shaun_bolling — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 17:58:26 +0000

The article can be found here – NewsLeader.com, July 6th, 2012

Water/sewer projects arrive under budget

shaun_bolling — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:27:19 +0000

The article can be found here – The Coal Field Progress, June 22th, 2012

Scott County Courthouse Selective Exterior Improvements

Vi Sturgill — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 12:05:43 +0000

Job Name:	Scott County Courthouse Selective Exterior Improvements-REBID
Project Number:	11324-04

Client Name:

Scott County Board of Supervisors

Location:

Gate City, Virginia

Status:

Contact Person:

Carl Gutschow, AIA

Pre Bid Date:

June 27, 2012 at 10:00 A.M.

Bid Opening Date:

July 10, 2012

Project Description:

The project generally consists of brick parapet repair, bell tower stabilization and rehabilitation, replacement of exterior metal stairs, and new canopies and lights over stairs.

Bid Date:

July 10, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. at the Scott Office Offices, Board Room, 336 Water Street, Gate City, VA.

Addendums:

Addendum No. 1 dated June 29, 2012.

Advertisements:

Addendum No. 2 dated July 6, 2012.

Plan Holders List :

http://www.t-l.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/11324-REG-REBID1.doc

Apparent Low Bidder:

Branson Construction $93,335; Chapman Construction Co. $107,000; Ball Construction Co. $194,200.

Est. Construction Cost Range:

*All Of the above is subject to change. Please check with the contact person to verify.

Southside Virginia Community College New Student Services and Learning Resource Center

Vi Sturgill — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 21:01:08 +0000

Job Name:	Southside Virginia Community College New Student Services and Learning Resource Center
Project Number:	10039-04

Client Name:

Southside Virginia Community College

Location:

Keysville, Virginia

Status:

Contact Person:

Jack Murphy, AIA

Pre Bid Date:

June 18, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. in the Administration Building Conference Room, Daniel Campus of SVCC at Keysville, Virginia

Bid Opening Date:

Revised Date: July 18, 2012 at 2:00 P.M.

Project Description:

The project is generally described as the construction of a new 37,320 square foot, two-story facility that will house Student Services and a Learning Resource Center, related site improvements, utilities, and other work as detailed in the contract documents.

Bid Date:

Bids are due July 18, 2012 by 2:00 P.M. and will be opened on July 19, 2012 at 2:00 P.M.

Addendums:

Addendum No. 1 dated 6/28/12; Addendum No. 2 dated 7/10/12; Addendum No. 3 dated 7/12/12.

Advertisements:

Plan Holders List :

http://www.t-l.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/10039-REG5.doc

Low Bidder:

Kenbridge Construction $9,760,170; Whiting-Turner Contracting $10,064,743; Branch & Associates $10,156,000.

Est. Construction Cost Range:

*All Of the above is subject to change. Please check with the contact person to verify.

South Clinchfield Water Storage Tank

Vi Sturgill — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 12:00:34 +0000

Job Name:	South Clinchfield Water Storage Tank
Project Number:	9713-04

Client Name:

Russell County Public Service Authority

Location:

Swords Creek, VA

Status:

Contact Person:

Steve Breeding, P.E.

Pre Bid Date:

June 28, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. at the Russell County Public Service Authority’s Office.

Bid Opening Date:

July 11, 2012 at 2:00 P.M.

Project Description:

The project consists of the construction of a 100,000 gallon glass-coated bolted steel water tank, site work and related items.

Bid Date:

July 11, 2012 at 2:00 P.M.

Addendums:

Addendum No. 1 dated July 2, 2012.

Advertisements:

Addendum No. 2 dated July 5, 2012.

Plan Holders List :

http://www.t-l.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/9713-REG1.doc

Apparent Low Bidder:

Mid Atlantic Storage Systems, Inc. $203,600.00; Eastern Tank & Utility Services, Inc. $279,000.00

Est. Construction Cost Range:

*All Of the above is subject to change. Please check with the contact person to verify.

Eastside High School Expansion and Renovations

Vi Sturgill — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 12:02:16 +0000

Job Name:	Eastside High School Expansion and Renovations
Project Number:	11558-04

Client Name:

Wise County School Board

Location:

Wise, Virginia

Status:

Contact Person:

Richard W. Houchins, AIA

Pre Bid Date:

June 14, 2012 at Eastside High School Gymnasium in Coeburn, Virginia at 10:00 A.M.

Bid Opening Date:

REVISED DATE: JULY 10, 2012 AT 2:00 P.M.

Project Description:

The project generally consists of the complete renovation of the existing Eastside High School (65,327 gsf), the construction of new additions (17,715 gsf), and the redevelopment of the existing site.

Bid Date:

REVISED TO JULY 10, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. at the Wise County School Board Offices, 628 Lake Street, P. O. Box 1217, Wise Virginia 24293.

Addendums:

Addendum No. 1 dated June 15, 2012Addendum No. 2 dated June 19, 2012; Addendum No. 3 dated July 3, 2012.

Planholders List:

http://www.t-l.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/11558-REG1.doc

Apparent Low Bidder:

Quesenberry’s, Inc. $9,590,000; GRC Construction Services $10,360,000; J.A. Street & Associates $10,396,000.

Est. Construction Cost Range:

*All Of the above is subject to change. Please check with the contact person to verify.

Test Video Post

shaun_bolling — Tue, 29 May 2012 18:42:55 +0000

Inn Construction Set To Begin

shaun_bolling — Mon, 21 May 2012 12:08:58 +0000

The article can be found here – The Coal Field Progress, May 12th, 2012

Courthouse security plans now moving on fast track

shaun_bolling — Mon, 21 May 2012 12:01:02 +0000

The article can be found here – The Franklin Newspost, May 18th, 2012

The Wise Inn Renovations and Additions

Vi Sturgill — Mon, 21 May 2012 11:52:15 +0000

Job Name:	The Wise Inn Renovations and Additions
Project Number:	10385-04

Client Name:

Wise Inn Partners, LP

Location:

Wise, Virginia

Status:

Contact Person:

Richard W. Houchins, AIA

Pre Bid Date:

June 5, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. in the main dining room of the existing Wise Inn located in Wise, VA

Bid Opening Date:

REVISED DATE OF JULY 26, 2012

Project Description:

The project generally consists of the complete renovation and restoration of the existing Wise Inn (23,246 gsf) and the construction of a new two story addition (23,427 gsf). The new addition includes grade-level parking below. The balance of the site will be developed to include, but not limited to, surface parking, access, and landscaping.

Bid Date:

REVISED DATE OF JULY 26, 2012 AT 2:00 P.M. in the County Administrator’s Office at the Wise County Courthouse.

Addendums:

Addendum No. 1 dated June 5, 2012; Addendum No. 2 dated June 20, 2012;

Advertisements:

Addendum No. 3 dated June 28, 2012; Addendum No. 4 dated July 13, 2012.

Plan Holders List :

http://www.t-l.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/10385-REG2.doc

Apparent Low Bidder:

Quesenberry’s, Inc. $9,216,950.00; Burwil Construction Company $9,447,000.00.

Est. Construction Cost Range:

*All Of the above is subject to change. Please check with the contact person to verify.

Ground broken for James C. Ramey Sr. Athletic Center at Tazewell High School

shaun_bolling — Mon, 14 May 2012 12:36:47 +0000

The article can be found here – Bluefield Daily Telegraph, May 12th, 2012

Appalachia school gym project

shaun_bolling — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:21:45 +0000

Click Here for a PDF of the article – The Coal Field Progress, April 13th, 2012

Ground broken for Eastside High

shaun_bolling — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:19:49 +0000

Click Here for a PDF of the article – The Coal Field Progress, April 13th, 2012