Wilkes County Schools is seeking written Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from qualified, licensed contractors to provide turnkey services for commercial-grade motor vehicle fuel storage tanks (ASTs) and associated electronic gas pumps/dispensing systems. Click the headline of this article for additional information.
Second Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
Wilkes County Board of Education is seeking written Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) for the selection of highly qualified, licensed contractors to provide turnkey services for the design, permitting, removal/closure (if applicable), installation, and commissioning of commerical- grade motor vehicle fuel storage tanks (ASTs) and associated electronic gas pumps/dispensing systems.
SOQ package and additional information may be obtained by contacting Bergie Speaks, Director of Facilities and Construction, at the contact information below.
Bergie Speaks
Director of Facilities and Construction
Wilkes County Schools
212 School Bus Drive
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
336.651.4009
[email protected]
Responses are due on or before 2:00 PM Wednesday, December 9, 2026.
The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive any minor informality in the SOQ process, and to accept the proposal deemed to be in the best interest of the school district.
Attached Files
SECOND REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS.docx
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Jun 25, 2026·Board meeting
Wilkes County Board Of Education Special Called Meeting
The board meeting focused on several key items including the approval of the DPI Required Five-Year Facility Needs Survey, which outlines long-range capital improvement plans and needs, and the approval of the UST removal project at Wilkes Family Central. Additionally, the board discussed a revision to Board Policy 3400 regarding the evaluation of student progress to improve communication of academic standing to families. The meeting also included a closed session regarding personnel matters.
Jun 1, 2026·
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The Board meeting included the reorganization of the Board, electing a new Chairman and Vice-Chairman. Several recognitions were presented, including winners of the Litter Poster Contest, state-level Soil and Water awards, athletic conference awards, and Child Nutrition employee awards. The board also honored specific staff members for life-saving actions and the West Wilkes High School softball team for their state championship. Curriculum updates were provided, focusing on end-of-year reviews, summer programming, and state initiatives. Facility updates addressed construction projects and stadium handicap accessibility. Various action items were approved, including personnel reports, contract renewals, out-of-state field trips, agreements with Wilkes Community College, software renewals, grant applications, and budget amendments.
May 4, 2026·Board meeting
Wilkes County Board Of Education Regular Meeting
The board meeting included recognitions for various school staff, accomplishments in the Science Olympiad, and designations for CFNC Financial Aid Champions. Discussions covered curriculum initiatives regarding English as a Second Language and various facility and construction updates. The board heard public comments concerning the Lincoln Heights property. Additionally, the board acted on personnel reports, including resignations, retirements, promotions, and teacher contract renewals. Action items also involved the approval of overnight field trips, core programming contract renewals, Exceptional Children's Department contracts, and several local bids for supplies and roofing projects. The board discussed memoranda of agreement with Wilkes Community College and concluded with a closed session to address property acquisition and personnel matters.
Apr 13, 2026·Board meeting
Wilkes County Board of Education Regular Meeting
The board meeting included recognitions for athletic conference awards, C.B. Eller Teaching Awards, Soil & Water awards, Elementary Quiz Bowl winners, and student musicians in various honor bands. Key focus areas included a presentation on the Exceptional Children's program and updates on ongoing construction and roofing projects. Action items included approval of the personnel report, out-of-state/overnight field trips, child nutrition bid renewals, and new service contracts with ParentSquare and Edlio. Additionally, the board addressed property management, including the declaration of the Wilkes Family Central property as no longer needed, land consolidation at the school bus garage, an easement request for the Mountain View Volunteer Fire Department, and a cell tower agreement. Finally, the board approved extended warranties for high school tracks, a schedule of fees, an audit services contract for the 2026 fiscal year, and a budget amendment.
