BL012-23

NOTICE OF BID

FOR

BL012-23

Fleet Fuel Site Improvements Project

The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners is soliciting competitive sealed bids from qualified contractors for the Fleet Fuel Tank Replacement Project. Sealed bids will be received by the Gwinnett County Purchasing Division, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046 until 2:50 P.M. local time on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 and then publicly opened and read aloud at 3:00 P.M. Any bid received after 2:50 P.M. will not be accepted. Bid envelope should be marked on the outside with Bid Number, name of Bidder, date and time of opening. One unbound original and two (2) copies should be submitted.

The scope of this Project includes, but is not limited to, the base bid for the removal and replacement of underground fuel storage tanks, and an add alternate to install an oil/water separator. The base bid involves removal of three 12,000-gallon steel fuel tanks and the new installation of two 20,000-gallon fiberglass fuel tanks located at 6160 Crescent Drive, Norcross, GA 30071 as per the drawings and specifications for this work. The add alternate involves installing one new 3,000-gallon oil/water separator tank at 703 Scenic Hwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30045 as per drawings and specifications for this work.

When applicable, the County shall obtain all rights of way and easements required for the project unless otherwise specified.

Bidding Documents are available for viewing at:

Gwinnett County Purchasing Division Jericho Design Group 75 Langley Drive, 2nd Floor 208 Pirkle Ferry Road, Suite C Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046 Cumming, GA 30040 Attn: Chris Duncan Attn: Yara Rymer Bond 770-822-8741 770-655-5448 christopher.duncan@gwinnettcounty.com yrymer@jericho-design.com

Bidding documents may be obtained from Jericho Design Group the above address. Only complete sets will be issued. Applications for documents should be filed with the Architect.

A pre-bid conference is scheduled for 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 6160 Crescent Drive, Norcross, Georgia 30071. All bidders are strongly urged to attend.

Questions regarding bids should be submitted to Chris Duncan, Purchasing Associate III, via email christopher.duncan@gwinnettcounty.com no later than 3:00 P.M. local time, Monday, February 27, 2023.

Bids are legal and binding upon the bidder when submitted.

mailto:christopher.duncan@gwinnettcounty.com mailto:yrymer@jericho-design.com

Notice of Bid -Page 2 Fleet Fuel Site Improvements Project BID DATE: March 7, 2023 Bid Number: BL012-23 February 8, 2023

Bids in the case of Corporations not chartered in Georgia, must be accompanied by proper certification stating that said Corporation is authorized to do business in the State of Georgia.

No Bidder may withdraw his Bid within sixty (60) days after the actual date of the opening thereof.

Bidder agrees to complete the Contract awarded within the "allowable calendar days for completion" from the date of the "Notice to Proceed."

Where Gwinnett County provides forms for bid or bond submissions, they must be used without exception. A five percent (5%) bid bond must be submitted with the bid. Successful contractor will be required to provide a one hundred percent (100%) payment and one hundred percent (100%) performance bond as well as an insurance certificate fulfilling requirements as stated in the bid documents. Surety and insurance companies must have an AM Best rating of A-5 or greater, be listed in the Federal Registry of Companies holding Certificate of Authority and acceptable sureties on Federal Bonds, be licensed by the Georgia Insurance Department and the Georgia Secretary of State to do business in the State of Georgia.

All bonds must be submitted on forms provided by Gwinnett County and agencies providing bonds and insurance should provide proof that they meet the criteria outlined in the bid and contract documents.

Gwinnett County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to its programs or activities. Any requests for reasonable accommodations required by individuals to fully participate in any open meeting, program or activity of Gwinnett County Government should be directed to the ADA Coordinator, Gwinnett County Justice and Administration Center, 770-822- 8165.

Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bid. Gwinnett County reserves the right to reject any or all bids to waive technicalities, and to make an award deemed in its best interest. Bids may be split or awarded in entirety. Gwinnett County reserves the option to negotiate terms, conditions and pricing with the lowest responsive, responsible bidder(s) at its discretion.

GWINNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS