NOTICE TO BID

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August 26, 2026

NOTICE OF BID

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NOTICE OF BID

FOR

BL116-26

Gwinnett County Fire Station #3 Relocation

The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners is soliciting competitive sealed bids from qualified contractors for the Gwinnett County Fire Station #3 Relocation. 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 September 30, 2026 and then publicly opened and read aloud at 3:00 P.M. The bid opening will be held VIRTUALLY ONLY. To access the opening, use the following link (https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/245665751352732?p=hxauQnSYzpZtvGfj0L) and use Meeting ID 245 665 751 352 732 and Passcode 2QG9kP6s. 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 construction of a replacement Fire Station building and adjacent trailhead comfort station with required parking lots and trails.

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 for a digital copy. Only complete sets will be issued.

A pre-bid conference is scheduled for 10:00 A.M. on September 9, 2026 via Microsoft Teams. To access the meeting, use the following link (https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/292453705663262?p=KpNmg8dBhTLXLZpMZs) and use Meeting ID 292 453 705 663 262 and Passcode 58uT7ej9. 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, September 15, 2026. Bids are legal and binding upon the bidder when submitted.

ayfield & Associates at the above address for a digi

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 Fire Station #3 Relocation BID DUE DATE: September 30, 2026 Bid Number: BL116-26 August 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 $1,000.00 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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