BL069_26 NOTICE.pdf

NOTICE TO BID

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March 25, 2026

NOTICE OF BID

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NOTICE OF BID

FOR

BL069-26

Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office Fire Alarm Upgrade Project

The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners is soliciting competitive sealed bids from qualified contractors for the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office Fire Alarm Upgrade 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 April 29, 2026. The bid opening will be virtual ONLY. To access the bid opening, visit the following link (https://gwinnettgov.webex.com/gwinnettgov/j.php?MTID=m5324d1eb36acc977c80450f24b25fba1) or dial 1- 408-418-9388 and enter Access Code 2348 407 6088. Bids will be 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, removal and replacement of the existing fire alarm control panel with a new Notifier N16X system, removal and replacement of all existing ONYXWorks workstations with new workstations compatible with the N16X system, removal and replacement of all fire alarm field power supplies with new units as required for system compatibility and capacity, installation of two

(2) new special hazards clean agent suppression systems to serve two designated server rooms, including all detection, releasing, notification, control equipment, and system integration with the fire alarm system, and removal and replacement of existing beam smoke detectors located in tower pods with new devices compatible with the new fire alarm system.

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, 2nd Floor Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046 Attn: Jake Scarpone, CPPB Jake.Scarpone@GwinnettCounty.com

Bidding documents may be purchased from Lindsay Pope Brayfield & Associates at the above address. Only complete sets will be issued.

A pre-bid conference is scheduled for 10:00 A.M. on April 8, 2026 at the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office, 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, April 14, 2026. Bids are legal and binding upon the bidder when submitted.

ay Pope Brayfield & Associates at the above add

Lindsay Pope Brayfield & Associates 344 W Pike Street Lawrenceville, GA 30046 Attn: Margie McClary mmcclary@lpbatlanta.com

NOTICE TO BID

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Notice of Bid -Page 2 Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office Fire Alarm Upgrade Project BID DUE DATE: April 29, 2026 Bid Number: BL069-26 March 25, 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 $500.00 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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