BL115_24 Ad1.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- PE-77023-NONST-2025-000000240
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- Gwinnett County, Georgia
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This document is an addendum to a competitive sealed bid solicitation (BL115-24) issued by Gwinnett County, Georgia for the Provision of Laboratory Analysis Services on an Annual Contract. The addendum addresses questions and answers related to the bid requirements, including the requirement for the contract laboratory to be located in the local county and for samples to be hand-delivered due to a 6-hour hold time. The addendum also notes that bid bonds are not required, the County may award by section, and this is a new contract with no incumbent.
The solicitation is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to provide laboratory analysis services for the Department of Water Resources. The frequency of testing ranges from weekly to annual requirements across 6 workgroups. Bidders may recommend testing methods that differ from those listed, subject to approval. The County intends to award to the overall low responsive and responsible bidder, but reserves the right to award by section as well.
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September 30, 2024
ADDENDUM #1
BL115-24
Provision of Laboratory Analysis on an Annual Contract
I. Questions and Answers
Q1. Why does the contract laboratory have to be located in a local county, as written in the bid invitation, and samples be hand delivered to the lab? Is there an option for shipping samples?
A1. The testing requirement for Sections A-F require a hold time of six (6) hours for samples. Due to the hold time requirement of these samples, shipping these samples is not an option.
Q2. Is it possible to get a copy of the bid schedule on an Excel spreadsheet?
A2. No, that is not something that can be provided.
Q3. Can more information be provided on the frequency of testing to be provided?
A3. On page 4 of the bid invitation, there are six (6) workgroups listed. The schedule frequency for these workgroups ranges from weekly to annual requirements.
Q4. Can a recommended method for testing be made to line items on the bid schedule that list a method for testing, if the method of testing is different from what we would recommend?
A4. Yes, you may recommend a method for testing. Any recommendations that differ from methods of testing that are listed are subject to approval and verification.
Q5. Are bid bonds required for this solicitation?
A5. No.
Q6. Does the County require bidders to bid on all line items or will the County accept bids for line items and/or by section?
A6. Per the Invitation to Bid; “It is the County’s intent to award to the overall low responsive and responsible bidder. However, Gwinnett County reserves the right to award in its best interest to include by section.”
Q7. Who is the incumbent lab on this contract and is a copy of the current contract available for review?
A7. This is a new contract.
Q8. Will this be a sole source award?
A8. No.
II. Attachments
1. Pre-Bid Conference Sign in Sheet
This addendum should be signed in the space provided on the Bid Schedule. Failure to do so may result in your quote being deemed non-responsive.
Thank you, Jenny Coleman Purchasing Associate II
BL115-24 (Addendum #1)
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