All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

City of Buckhannon accepting bids for on-call skilled construction services

The City of Buckhannon is seeking bids for on-call skilled construction services, with bid documents available at City Hall and submissions accepted until 1:30 pm on June 16, 2025.

The City of Buckhannon will be accepting bids for On-Call Skilled Construction Services.

Bids will be received until 1:30 pm, Monday, June 16, 2025, at which time the bids will be opened.

Bid information may be obtained at Buckhannon City Hall, 70 East Main Street, Buckhannon, WV 26201 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday –Friday.

Please direct all questions to Ethan Crosten, Director of Public Works at (304) 472-4443, extension 1000.

The City of Buckhannon has the right to reject any and all bids.

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