Demolition, site work, renovation and addition to a mixed-use development in Amherst, Virginia. Completed plans call for the renovation of a stadium; educational facility; for site work for a playground / park / athletic field; for the addition of a theater / auditorium; for the demolition of a theater / auditorium; theater / auditorium; and theater / auditorium.

**As of June 30, 2023 , this project has not yet been awarded. The project is expected to be awarded in the beginning of August.** URL:https://newsadvance.com/community/new_era_progress/news/bids-for-amherst-high-school-expansion-over-budget-school-officials-target-lower-price/article_5f132bc4-eb8b-11ed-adb2-5b6d8c05caf3.html. . Three bids for the planned construction of an addition and renovation to Amherst County High School recently came in higher than budgeted, leading to a consensus among the county’s school board to negotiate with the lowest bidder for a more affordable price tag. Amherst County Public Schools Superintendent William Wells said the bids were received May 1. He said the lowest bidder was Jamerson-Lewis Construction, of Lynchburg, and sought permission from the Amherst County School Board during its May 4 meeting to continue talks with that company. “Our request is to get consensus on entering into negotiations to get the price to something we feel is more in line with our budget,” Wells said. Wells did not give specifics of exact cost figures of the bids during the meeting. Josh Bower, of Charlottesville architectural firm Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates, the architect ACPS is working with on the construction project, addressed the board on the process to seek cost savings in bringing the cost down. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Each bid shall be accompanied by bid security in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the Base Bid amount and all alternate bid amounts in the form of a Bid Bond as described in the Supplementary Instructions to Bidders. A Performance Bond and a Payment Bond in the forms provided in the Project Manual, each in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the amount of the Contract, and each with satisfactory corporate surety, must be furnished by the successful Bidder prior to execution of aContract. Bids may not be modified, withdrawn or cancelled by the Bidder for sixty (60) calendar days following the actual date of opening thereof. However, if award of Contractis delayed by the required approval of another government agency, the sale of bonds or the award of a grant or grants, Bids may not be withdrawn by the Bidder for a period not to exceed 120 days from the date of bid opening. Amherst County Public Schools reserves the right in its sole discretion to reject any or all Bids and to waive irregularities in any Bid. Further, Amherst County Public Schools reserves the right to award any combination of Alternates, or no Alternates, which in its sole discretion, serves the best interests of the SchoolDivision