• Main Street America Affiliate

    As a Main Street America Affiliate, the Town of Halifax is part of a national network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities who share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development.  

  • Portal to the Past

    Occupying a site that has been used for court purposes since 1803, the Courthouse holds hundreds of thousands of documents relating to the people and property of Halifax County, Virginia. The court records go back to 1752, when Halifax County was cut off from Lunenburg. Read More

  • Historic Business District

    Photo: Downtown Halifax (Houston) circa 1910 Halifax County was formed from Lunenburg in 1752, and the Town of Halifax has been the county seat since 1777. The courthouse town of Banister, named after the neighboring river, grew around the new courthouse. Called Banister Town during the Civil War, the town became Houston in 1890 to entice a new railroad, and after WWI changed its name to Halifax. Read More

  • Wired to the World

    Our local businesses enjoy high-speed internet access, including fiber, and we want our visitors and residents to be able to stay connected while in town also; to that end, a number of businesses offer free hotspots. Read More

  • Outdoor Recreation

    Photo: Banister River below the Banister Lake Dam. Banister Lake, a reservoir formed by the Banister River dam, lies within the Town of Halifax and provides a great opportunity for recreation. Recreational activities on the lake include boating, fishing, and kayaking. Read More

  • Vibrant Arts Community

    Events such as the Halicraft Art Festival allow us to showcase the talent in our area. Halifax County enjoys an abundance of local professional artists, writers and performers who have an interest in development of the arts. Read More
› ‹
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • Scroller Image
  • Scroller Image
  • Scroller Image
  • Scroller Image
  • halloween
  • farmersmktsign
  • flowers
  • 1
  • 2
› ‹

APRIL IS FAIR HOUSING MONTH

It is illegal to discriminate in residential housing on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status, disability, source of funds, sexual orientation, gender identity, or military status. If you believe you have been discriminated against, call 888-551-3247 or TTY VA Relay 7-1-1.

Separate sealed Bids from qualified contractors will be received by the Town of Halifax (Owner) at the Halifax Town Office at 70 South Main Street, Halifax, VA  24558 until July 30, 2015 at 2:00p.m., then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.

Major portions of the work will include but are not limited to:

  • Demolition & Reconstruction of the existing concrete power boat ramp ad courtesy pier
  • Construction of a new hand launch facility
  • Rehabilitation of the existing gravel parking area
  • Installation of site lighting and signage
  • ADA Accessibility Improvements
  • An Add Alternate will also be bid for the installation of a Town of Halifax Gateway Sign, including lighting installation, along US 501 S adjacent to the subject property.

This project is funded in part by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries Public Boating Access Grants to Localities Program.  The award of contract shall be made in accordance with the Virginia Public Procurement Act, Va. Code Section 2.2-4300, et seq.

Evidence of proper registration with the Virginia State Registration Board of Contractors, pursuant to Chapter 7 of Title 54 of the Code of Virginia, must be submitted with each bid.  Bidders shall be prepared to provide evidence of successful completion of projects of similar size and scope.

A Bid Bond payable to the Owner must accompany each bid in the amount of 5% of the total amount of the bid.  A certified check may be submitted in lieu of a bid bond.

A performance bond and payment bond, each in the amount of 100% of the Contract Price, with a corporate surety approved by the Owner, will be required for the faithful performance of the contract.

Bids shall remain open for 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof.  Withdrawal of any Bid due to error shall be in accordance with Section 11.54, Procedure (1), Code of Virginia, 1982.

The Owner reserves the right to waive irregularities and informalities in Bids received, to reject any and all Bids, and to award a contract in the best interests of the Town of Halifax.

For further information and to request a Bid package, please contact Jimmy Epps, P.E., at B&B Consultants, Inc. - 706 Hamilton Blvd., South Boston, Virginia - (434) 572-3251.

By:  Carl Espy, IV - Halifax Town Manager

Latest News

Random Image

sign-tractor.jpg

Upcoming Events