BL011_25 ADD1.pdf

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BL011-25, Provision of Instrumentation Calibration, Maintenance, Repair and Replacement on a Multi
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PE-77023-NONST-2025-000000297
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Gwinnett County, Georgia

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This is an Addendum #1 issued by Gwinnett County Department of Financial Services Purchasing Division for BL011-25, Provision of Instrumentation Calibration, Maintenance, Repair and Replacement on a Multi-Year Contract. The document contains questions and answers clarifying the scope and requirements of the contract, along with two bid tabulations showing current and previous pricing. The current contract BL005-20 expires on 03/08/2025, while the related contract BL032-19 for portable gas detectors expired on 08/07/2024.

The pricing information shows that Argus Group Holdings dba Premier Safety is the current vendor for BL005-20 with hourly rates of $125.66 for Project Manager and $92.88 for Technicians, with a total contract value of $99,164.98. The previous contract BL032-19 was held by The Patch Group, LLC dba ASA Safety Equipment, with pricing for various gas detector equipment and accessories totaling $131,353.94. Both contracts include provisions for parts and materials to be billed at cost plus markup (10% for BL005-20) and include annual price escalations of approximately 3% for renewal periods.

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IWQ 1-685139 Page R1 Addendum #1

January 21, 2025

ADDENDUM #1

BL011-25

Provision of Instrumentation Calibration, Maintenance, Repair and Replacement on a Multi-Year Contract I. Questions:

Q1. When does or when did the most current contract expire?

A1. The current contract BL005-20 (Provision of Instrumentation Calibration, Maintenance, Repair and

Replacement on an Annual Contract) expires on 03/08/2025. Also, contract BL032-19 (Purchase of Portable Gas Detectors and Accessories on an Annual Contract) expired on 08/07/2024.

Q2. What company provided these services under contract?

A2. The current awarded vendor under BL005-20 is Argus Group Holdings dba Premier Safety and the previous awarded vendor for BL032-19 was The Patch Group, LLC dba ASA Safety Equipment.

Q3. Will you please provide the pricing schedule for these services or the most recent contracted prices?

A3. Please see the attached current pricing in place for BL005-20 and the previous pricing for BL032-19.

Q4. The scope is focused on instruments calibration and troubleshooting by a Tech. In many cases, the troubleshooting of an issue may include controls and automation equipment like PLC, DCS, Scada and drives to include electrical. Will the call for support includes certain requirements to troubleshoot and fix these additional tasks by the same Tech? Normally these tasks requires a process controls engineer to be able to Identify and implement. Please advise Will controls and automation troubleshooting be included in the proposal which takes place after the call report?

A4. No, these services are provided either by another contract or done by Department of Water Resources personel.

Q5. Some Emergency calls may require automation, electrical drives, process controls experience. The rate table does not cover that, how will this handled?

A5. These services are provided either by another contract or done by Department of Water Resources personel.

Q6. Please elaborate to the Permit requirements, especially the State permit as mentioned in invitation to bid?

A6. The awarded contractor is responsible for obtaining the applicable permits.

Q7. Is this for UPS services? I don’t see the list of equipment for UPS ?

A7. No, this contract does not include UPS. UPS is covered under BL040-20, Preventive Maintenance, Repair and

Replacement Services for Uninterruptible Power Supplies and Battery Systems on an Annual Contract.

II. Attachments:

A1. BL032-19 Bid Tabulation before Expiration A2. BL005-20 Current Bid Tabulation

This addendum should be signed in the space provided below and returned with your quote. Failure to do so may result in your quote being deemed non-responsive.

Thank you, Brittany Bryant, CPPB Purchasing Associate III

Company Name _______________________________________________________________________________________

Authorized Representative______________________________________________________________________________

BID TABULATION Page 1 of 1

BL032-19

Purchase of Portable Gas Detectors and Accessories on an Annual Contract

Department of Water Resources

ITEM # DESCRIPTION

2023-2024

UNIT PRICE

TOTAL

PRICE

1 Portable Gas detector – Standard (O2,H2S,CO,LEL) 140 EA $752.39 $105,334.09

2 Training 10 HRS $0.00 $0.00

3 Disposal of Portable Gas Detectors 130 EA $0.00 $0.00

4 Battery 20 EA $106.28 $2,125.69

5 Vehicle Charger 40 EA $29.29 $1,171.52

6 Shoulder Strap 50 EA $30.13 $1,506.55

7 Bump Test Station 10 EA $2,121.61 $21,216.09

Recommended Vendor:

The Patch Group, LLC dba ASA Safety Equipment

Attn: Bill Berg

675-K Progress Center Ave.

Lawrenceville, GA 30043

Phone: 770-670-5676 billb@asasafety.com

The Patch Group, LLC dba ASA Safety Equipment

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Will Vendor Hold Pricing Firm? Renewal Option 4

Will Vendor Hold Pricing Firm? Renewal Option 2

Will Vendor Hold Pricing Firm? Renewal Option 3

Will Vendor Hold Pricing Firm? Renewal Option 1

APPROX.

QTY

May 08, 2024 through August 07, 2024 Extension Period

BID TOTAL

Price of Non-Specified Accessories or Parts as Compared to

Published List Price

$131,353.94

-15%

3% increase

2.95% increase

2.95% increase

2.95% increase bt mailto:billb@asasafety.com

BID TABULATION Page 1 of 1

BL005-20

Department of Water Resources

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

HOURLY RATE

FOR REGULAR

WORK HOURS

EXTENDED

PRICE

HOURLY RATE

FOR

OVERTIME

1 Project Manager 50 hrs $125.66 $6,283.18 $157.35 2 Technician: Site Assessment, Inspection, or Calibration 500 hrs $92.88 $46,440.90 $115.83 3 Technician: Instrument Repair/Replacement 500 hrs $92.88 $46,440.90 $115.83

Recommended Vendor:

Argus Group Holdings dba Premier Safety Attn: David Backhaus 140 Satellite Blvd NE, Suite B1 Suwanee, GA 30024 Phone: 404-308-4723 Dbackhaus@premiersafety.com

3% increase 3% increase

3% increase

Argus Group Holdings dba Premier Safety

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$99,164.98

10%

10% Yes

Provision of Instrumentation Calibration, Maintenance, Repair and

Replacement of Various Equipment for the Department of Water Resources on an Annual Contract

Will Vendor Hold Pricing Firm? Renewal Option 4

Parts, Supplies and Materials will be billed at Invoice, cost plus (not to exceed

Rental Equipment will be billed at actual cost, plus (not to exceed 10%)

Will Vendor Hold Pricing Firm? Renewal Option 2 Will Vendor Hold Pricing Firm? Renewal Option 3

Will Vendor Hold Pricing Firm? Renewal Option 1

# OF

ESTIMAT

ED

HOURS

3/9/24 - 3/8/25 Contract Period (3% Increase)

TOTAL

bt mailto:Dbackhaus@premiersafety.com

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