BL036_26 NOTICE.pdf

NOTICE TO BID

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January 28, 2026

NOTICE OF BID

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NOTICE OF BID

FOR

BL036-26

Gwinnett County Detention Center Employee Parking and Security Upgrades Project

The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners is soliciting competitive sealed bids from qualified contractors for the Gwinnett County Detention Center Employee Parking and Security Upgrades Project. Bids will be received until 2:50 P.M. local time on March 12, 2026 at the Gwinnett County Purchasing Division – 4th Floor Charlotte J. Nash Building, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046. NOTE THAT THE PURCHASING DIVISION HAS TEMPORARILY RELOCATED. ALL BIDS MUST BE SUBMITTED AT THIS LOCATION. Any bid received after this date and time will not be accepted. The bid opening will be virtual ONLY. To access the bid opening, visit the following link (https://gwinnettgov.webex.com/meet/jake.scarpone) or dial 1-408-418-9388 and enter Access Code 173 532 1781.Bids will be publicly opened and read at 3:00 P.M. 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 redesign of the existing employee parking lot to provide new ADA-compliant and parllel spaces, resurfacing and re-striping of the lot, installation of new security fencing and gates, and implementation of upgraded security systems including cameras and access controls. In addition, the project will enhance security at the employee building entrance through the installation of new door access systems and the redesign of the screening room.

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 75 Langley Drive, 4th Floor – Charlotte J. Nash Building Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046 Attn: Jake Scarpone, CPPB Jake.Scarpone@GwinnettCounty.com

Bidding documents may be purchased from CROFT Architecture-Engineering at the above address for a non-refundable fee of $0.00 for a digital copy. Only complete sets will be issued. Applications for documents, together with a non-refundable payment should be filed with the Architect.

A pre-bid conference is scheduled for 10:00 A.M. on February 19, 2026 at the Gwinnett County Detention Center, 2900 University Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA 30043. All bidders are strongly urged to attend.

Questions regarding bids should be submitted to Jake Scarpone, CPPB, Purchasing Associate III, via email Jake.Scarpone@GwinnettCounty.com no later than 3:00 P.M. local time, February 26, 2026. Bids are legal and binding upon the bidder when submitted.

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CROFT Architecture-Engineering 370 Crogan Street Lawrenceville, GA 30046 Attn: Amanda Stokes astokes@croftae.com

NOTICE TO BID

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Notice of Bid -Page 2 Gwinnett County Detention Center Employee Parking and Security Upgrades Project BID DUE DATE: March 12, 2026 Bid Number: BL036-26 January 28, 2026

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" and further agrees that the Owner may retain from the monies which may become due the amount of $500 per day for each and every day that the completion of the work may be delayed.

Where Gwinnett County provides forms for bid or bond submissions, they should be submitted on forms provided by Gwinnett County. 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-10 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

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