BL120-26

August 26, 2026

INVITATION TO BID

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The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners is soliciting competitive sealed bids from qualified suppliers for the Purchase of Water Service Saddles, Couplings, Clamps, and Valves on an Annual Contract with four (4) renewal options for the Department of Water Resources.

Bids should be typed or submitted in ink and returned in a sealed container marked on the outside with the BL# and Company Name. Bids will be received until 2:50 P.M., September 22, 2026 at the Gwinnett County Financial Services - Purchasing Division – 2nd Floor, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046. Any bid received after this date and time will not be accepted. Bids will be publicly opened and read at 3:00 P.M. local time. The bid opening will be virtual ONLY. To access the Microsoft Teams bid opening virtually, visit the following link:

BL121-26 Bid Opening or dial 1-323-676-6170 and enter Conference ID 558 892 590#. Apparent bid results will be available the following business day at GwinnettCounty.com.

Questions should be directed to Jenny Coleman at Jenny.Coleman@GwinnettCounty.com or calling 770-822- 8734 no later than 3:00 P.M., September 4, 2026. Bids are legal and binding upon the vendor when submitted.

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 at the Gwinnett County Justice and Administration Center, 770-822-8165.

The written bid documents supersede any verbal or written prior communications between the parties.

Award will be made to the supplier(s) submitting 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 supplier(s) at its discretion.

We look forward to your bid and appreciate your interest in Gwinnett County.

Jenny Coleman Purchasing Associate II

The following pages should be returned with your bid: Tapping Sleeve Specifications, Page 4 Bid Schedule, Pages 6-14 References, Page 15 Code of Ethics, Page 16 https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/251513960068409?p=n6D3GY4QjxDDmk8EVC https://gwinnettboc-my.sharepoint.com/personal/jenny_coleman_gwinnettcounty_com/BL103-26%20Bypass%20Pumping%20Services%20-%20JC/Work/www.gwinnettcounty.com mailto:Jenny.Coleman@GwinnettCounty.com

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

I. SCOPE

A. Successful supplier(s) to provide water service saddles, couplings, clamps, valves meter parts, and fittings as required by the Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources during the contract period. Quantities are approximate and will be ordered on an "as needed" basis.

B. All bid prices and deliveries will be accepted and awarded by the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners as submitted.

C. Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources requests all deliveries have a maximum turnaround of (30) thirty days. Please state the earliest guaranteed delivery time in the Delivery Time A.R.O column by each item.

D. Delivery will be FOB Destination, freight pre-paid and allowed to:

Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources – Central Facility 684 Winder Highway Lawrenceville, GA 30045.

No freight will be paid for by Gwinnett County. Unit price should include ALL charges, including but not limited to delivery. Gwinnett County may, in emergency type situations, choose to pick up materials from the successful supplier(s). Gwinnett County will not guarantee minimum or truckload quantities.

E. Gwinnett County is exempt from Federal Excise Tax and Georgia Sales Tax. Suppliers and contractors are responsible for sales tax and should contact the State of Georgia sales tax division for additional information.

F. It will be the sole responsibility of the successful supplier to make all deliveries on the scheduled time based on the supplier's delivery time specified in the bid.

G. Any problem with supplier’s manufacturer will be cause for supplier to obtain the goods and services from another company and make delivery to Gwinnett County as quoted in bid.

H. All late deliveries by the successful supplier may be subject to a late penalty charge, per the attached General Instructions for Vendors, Terms and Conditions.

I. Any change that may be required to this bid should be stated in writing as an addendum to the bid and prior to the bid opening.

J. All materials should meet AWWA specifications.

K. Gwinnett County reserves the right to request samples of items bid prior to award at no cost to the County.

L. On any item(s) bid, failure of supplier to provide all information as requested on the bid schedule (i.e.

manufacturer name, manufacturer number, O.D. range and delivery) may result in rejection of bid.

M. All the 4" and above tapping valves should have Mechanical Joint x Flange connections.

N. All products should conform to U.S.A. Public Law 111-380 that The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) definition of lead-free should meet the revised weight average Lead content <0.25% for wetted surfaces.

O. All products should meet the requirements of UNS Copper Alloy C78722 per ASTM B584-09A. UNS Copper Alloy C89833 mechanical properties and chemical composition have been certified by an independent testing agency and are listed in ASTM specification B584-09A Copper Alloy Sand Casting for General Applications (compositions and mechanical properties).

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P. All products bid for Gwinnett County should comply with these Laws and Regulations and the supplier(s) submitting bids should provide proof of compliance with their bid submittal. Proof of compliance should be provided by the supplier before award is made. Failure to provide this documentation may result in bid being deemed non-responsive and automatic rejection.

Q. Brand names are not for restrictive purposes, but to establish an acceptable level of quality. If bidding an equivalent, state manufacturer brand name and part number. Product brochures/specifications should be submitted with bid.

R. Unit prices should not exceed 2 decimal points and should include freight charges.

S. Any water service saddle bid that does not meet or exceed the required minimum O.D. stated above will not be accepted.

II. SPECIFICATIONS

A. Service saddles

1. Band to be constructed of type 304 stainless steel.

2. Lugs should be high strength ductile iron ASTM A-536 resistant paint.

3. Bolts should be high strength and fluoropolymer coated to prevent galling.

4. Gasket should be rubber suitable for long shelf life and potable water service; gridded and tapered and overlapped.

B. Service saddle (double and triple strap)

1. All sizes should be Romac Industries 202NS or approved equivalent.

2. To be CC threads.

3. Body – ductile iron ASTM –A 536 with corrosion resistant epoxy coating.

4. Gaskets – Grade 30 rubber compounded for water service, cemented/bonded to body with gasket cavity.

Should provide positive hydro-mechanical seal.

5. Straps

a. Stainless steel bands with passivated welds, bolt or nut threads should be fluoropolymer coated to prevent galling on pipe sizes 3”-10”.

b. Straps for 1 ½”, 2” and 12” - 36” can be steel alloy corrosion resistant “U-bolt” design.

c. Spring washers on all PVC saddles (due to thermal expansion).

C. Transition couplings

1. All sizes should be Romac Industries or approved equivalent

2. Mid-ring – ductile iron ASTM – A 536 inside taper for gasket seat min. 14” long.

3. End rings – ductile iron ASTM – A 536.

4. Gaskets – grade 30 rubber compounded for long shelf life and potable water services.

5. Bolts and nuts – high strength, low alloy steel, should meet AWWA C-219, ANSI-A 21.11.

D. Fittings for service line use

1. All items in this bid should meet or exceed AWWA standard C 800.

2. All compression fittings will incorporate a stainless steel or silicone bronze band or ring to grip the pipe.

3. All curb stops to be ball valves.

4. All size compression nut threads and compression fitting threads should comply with tables listed below.

(AWWA C –800 standards tables 3 and 4).

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Supplier Name

FAILURE TO RETURN THIS PAGE AS PART OF YOUR BID DOCUMENT MAY RESULT IN REJECT OF BID.

E. Tapping sleeve specifications

Flange Size

OUTLET SMALLER THAN RUN

Flange

Size

SIZE ON SIZE ONLY

RUN AND OUTLET SAME AND NOMINAL

SIZE

A B C D E F A B C D E F

4 1

5 5 1/16 4 19/32 6 ¾

6 1

5 7 1/16 6 ½ 6 ¾ 6 12 5 7 1/16 6 1/8 6 ¾

8 1

5 9 1/16 8 ½ 8 ¾ 8 16 5 9 1/16 8 1/8 8 ¾

10 2

5 11 3/32

10 ½ 10 ¾ 10 20 5 11 3/32 10 1/4 10 ¾

12 2

5 13 3/32 12 ½ 10 ¾ 12 24 5 13 3/32 12 1/4 12 ¾

For tap sizes 14” and larger, tapping valve to be used should be specified to ensure the mating recess in the flange is the proper size.

Size on size tapping sleeves require use of a ½” undersize shell cutter.

All tapping saddles should be equipped with a ¾” NPT test outlet.

BODY: Carbon steel ASTM A283 Grade C

4” nominal pipe size = ¼” (top plate 3/16” (bottom plate) 6”-30” nomical pipe size = 3/8” (both plates)

FLANGES: AWWA C207 Class D, ANSI 125 lb. and 150 lb. bolt hole patterns GASKET: Concave wedge gasket, Nitrile per ASTM D2000, compounded to resist – oil, acides, alkalies, most

(alipathic) hydrocarbon fluids, water and many chemicals BOLTS AND NUTS: Heavy semi-finished hexagon nuts to AWWA C111 (ANSI A21.11) standards. Optional 304 type stainless steel bolts and nuts. Nuts are fluoropolymer coated to prevent galling.

FINISH Shopcoat enamel.

NOTE ANY AND ALL EXCEPTIONS OR STATE COMPLIANCE:

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F. FULL CIRCLE REPAIR CLAMPS

1. SHELLS: Constructed of Stainless Steel per ASTM A 240, Type 304

2. LUGS: Constructed of Ductile Iron per ASTM A 536, Grade 65-45-12; High strength ductile iron alloy lugs with mutually supporting sliding fingers.

3. BOLT, WASHERS AND NUTS: Track head, 5/8” UNC Rolled Thread, High Strength, Low Alloy, Corrosion

Resistant Steel per AWWA 111-18; Drop in self-securing bolts.

4. GASKETS: Virgin SBR per ASTM D 2000 MAA 610, compounded for water and sewer service; bridge plate flush mounted and bonded to the gasket.

5. ALL REPAIR CLAMP GASKETS SHOULD BE TEXAS TAIL

6. Full circumference single or mutliple section stainless steel bands.

NUMBER OF BOLTS PER CLAMP LENGTH

OD Range 7-1/2’ 10’ 12’ 15’ 20’ 25’ 30’ All Ranges 6 8 10 12 16 20 24

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FAILURE TO RETURN THIS PAGE AS PART OF YOUR BID MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF BID

BID SCHEDULE

NOTE: All information requested on the Bid Schedule (i.e., O.D. range, manufacturer name and number, delivery, etc.) should be filled out completely.

Item

Approx.

Annual

Qty Description State O.D.

Range

Manufacturer Delivery

Time A.R.O Unit Price Total Price NAME Item #

SECTION A: FULL CIRCLE CLAMPS

1 40 EA

2-inch, for steel pipe range OD 2.35 to 2.63 min 12 inch long 6 bolts single band

2 10 EA

3-inch, DI pipe CI or AC pipe OD range OD 3.46 to 3.96 min 20 inch long 6 bolt double band

3 10 EA

4-inch, super range OD 4.77 to 5.57 min 20 inch long 6 bolts double band

4 2 EA

12-inch, for cast iron pipe range OD

13.14 to 14.34 min 20-inch-long super range double band

5 2 EA 16-inch, for AC range OD 17.15 to

18.90 20-inch-long double band $ $

6 10 EA 6-inch x 20-inch, AC DI super range OD 6.62 to 7.37 OD double band $ $

7 10 EA 8-inch x 20-inch, AC DI super range OD 8.99 to 9.79 OD double band $ $

8 2 EA

10-inch, for AC CI pipe range OD

11.04 to 12.24 min 20-inch-long super range 6 to 8 bolts double band

9 2 EA 12-inch x 20-inch, AC DI super range OD 13.14 to 14.34 double band $ $

10 1 EA

20-inch x 24-inch, DI range OD

21.60 to 22.06 minimum 24 bolt three band

SECTION A TOTAL $

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BID SCHEDULE CONTINUED

Item

Approx.

Annual

Qty Description

State O.D.

Range

Manufacturer Delivery

Time A.R.O Unit Price Total Price NAME Item #

SECTION B: SADDLES

DOUBLE STRAP SERVICE SADDLES ROMAC 202NS OR APPROVED EQUIVALENT

11 60 EA 2-inch x ¾ inch, CC, for galv pipe range OD 2.38 to 2.50 $ $

12 20 EA 2-inch x 1-inch, CC, for galv pipe range OD 2.38 to 2.50 $ $

13 1 EA 3 x ¾ inch, CC, for DI range OD 3.45 to 3.96 $ $

14 1 EA 3-inch x 1-inch, CC, SDR 21 class 200 pipe minimum OD 3.45 $ $

15 2 EA 3-inch x 2-inch IP, for SDR 21 class 200 pipe minimum OD 3.45 $ $

16 12 EA 4-inch x 1-inch IP, for SDR 21 class 200 pipe minimum OD 4.45 $ $

17 10 EA 4-inch x 2-inch IP, for SDR 21 class 200 pipe minimum OD 4.45 $ $

18 8 EA 4-inch x ¾ inch CC, for CI or AC pipe range OD 4.64 - 5.35 $ $

19 6 EA 4-inch x 1-inch CC, for CI or AC pipe range OD 4.64 - 5.35 $ $

20 25 EA 4-inch x 2-inch CC, for CI or AC pipe range OD 4.64 to 5.35 $ $

21 25 EA 6-inch x ¾ inch CC, for SDR 21 class 200 pipe minimum OD 6.55 $ $

22 15 EA 6-inch x 1-inch CC, for SDR 21 class 200 pipe minimum OD 6.55 $ $

23 10 EA 6-inch x 2-inch IP, for SDR 21 class 200 pipe minimum OD 6.55 $ $

24 100 EA 6-inch x ¾ inch CC, for CI or AC pipe range OD 6.90 to 7.40 $ $

25 40 EA 6-inch x 1-inch CC, for CI or AC pipe range OD 6.90 to 7.40 $ $

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Approx.

Annual

Qty Description State O.D.

Range

Manufacturer Delivery

Time A.R.O Unit Price Total Price NAME Item #

26 50 EA 6-inch x 2-inch IP, for CI or AC pipe range OD 6.90 to 7.40 $ $

27 50 EA 8-inch x 1-inch CC, for CI or AC pipe range OD 9.05 to 9.55 $ $

28 50 EA 8-inch x 2-inch IP, for CI or AC pipe range OD 9.05 to 9.55 $ $

29 15 EA 8-inch x 2-inch IP, for SDR-21 class 200 pipe minimum OD 8.55 $ $

30 30 EA 8-inch x ¾ inch CC, for SDR-21 class 200 pipe minimum OD 8.55 $ $

31 4,000

EA

8-inch x ¾ inch CC, for CI or AC pipe range OD 9.05 to 9.55 $ $

32 4 EA 10-inch x 1-inch CC, for SDR-21 class 200 pipe minimum OD 10.70 $ $

33 10 EA 8-inch x 1-inch CC, for SDR-21 class 200 pipe minimum OD 8.55 $ $

34 15 EA 10-inch x 1-inch CC, for CI or AC pipe range OD 11.10 to 11. 98 $ $

35 10 EA 10-inch x 2-inch IP, for CI or AC pipe range OD 11.10 to 11.98 $ $

36 4 EA 10-inch x ¾ inch CC, for SDR 21 class 200 pipe minimum OD 10.70 $ $

37 4 EA 10-inch x 2-inch IP, for SDR 21 class 200 pipe minimum OD 10.70 $ $

38 30 EA 10-inch x ¾ inch CC, for CI or AC pipe range OD 11.10 to 11.98 $ $

39 30 EA 12-inch x ¾ inch CC, for CI or AC pipe range OD 13.20 to 14.25 $ $

40 50 EA 12-inch x 1-inch CC, for CI or AC pipe range OD 13.20 to 14.25 $ $

41 10 EA 12-inch x 2-inch IP, for CI or AC pipe range OD 13.20 to 14.25 $ $

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Approx.

Annual

Qty Description State O.D.

Range

Manufacturer Delivery

Time A.R.O Unit Price Total Price NAME Item #

42 10 EA 16-inch x ¾ inch CC, for CI or AC pipe range OD 17.40 to 18.95 $ $

43 10 EA 16-inch x 1-inch CC, for CI or AC pipe range OD 17.40 to 18.95 $ $

44 10 EA 16-inch x 2-inch IP, for CI or AC pipe range OD 17.40 to 18.95 $ $

45 1 EA 20 x ¾ inch NPT, for DI pipe range OD 21.60 to 22.06 $ $

TRIPLE STRAP SERVICE SADDLES ROMAC OR APPROVED EQUIVALENT

46 1 EA 20 x 1-inch, CC, for DI pipe range OD

21.60 to 22.06 $ $

47 1 EA 20-inch x 2-inch NPT, for DI pipe range OD 21.60 to 22.06 $ $

48 1 EA 24-inch x ¾ inch CC, for CI pipe range OD 25.55 to 26.32 $ $

49 1 EA 24-inch x 1-inch CC, for CI pipe range OD 25.55 to 26.32 $ $

50 2 EA 24-inch x 2-inch IP, for CI pipe range OD 25.55 to 26.32 $ $

51 1 EA 30-inch x ¾ inch CC, for CI pipe range OD 31.75 to 32.50 $ $

52 1 EA 30-inch x 1-inch CC, for CI pipe range OD 31.75 to 32.50 $ $

53 1 EA 30-inch x 2-inch IP, for CI pipe range OD 31.75 to 32.50 $ $

54 1 EA 36-inch x 1-inch CC, for CI pipe range OD 37.71 to 38.46 $ $

55 1 EA 36-inch x 2-inch CC, for CI pipe range OD 37.71 to 38.46 $ $

56 1 EA 36-inch x ¾ inch CC, for CI pipe range OD 37.71 to 38.46 $ $

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Approx.

Annual

Qty Description State O.D.

Range

Manufacturer Delivery

Time A.R.O Unit Price Total Price NAME Item #

FOR USE WITH REHAU MUNICIPEX ROMAC 306-H STAINLESS OR APPROVED EQUIVALENT

57 25 EA Saddle, 2” x ¾” OD 2.13 $ $ 58 25 EA Saddle, 2” x 1” OD 2.13 $ $

SETION B TOTAL $

SECTION C: COUPLINGS

TRANSITION COUPLING, 14-INCH MED-RING CENTER BARREL ROMAC OR APPROVED EQUIVALENT

59 5 EA 4-inch, medal DI 4.88 to 5.10 X AC

5.10 to 5.45 $ $

60 30 EA 6-inch, medal DO 6.90 to 7.22 x AC

7.22 to 7.65 $ $

61 5 EA 8-inch, medal DI 9.05 to 9.30 x AC

9.35 to 9.85 $ $

62 3 EA 10-inch, medal DI 11.10 to11.60 x AC 11.90 to 12.20 $ $

63 1 EA 12-inch, medal DI 13.20 to13.50 x AC 14.00 to 14.40 $ $

64 1 EA 16-inch, medal DI 17.40 to17.80 x AC 18.46 to 18.90 $ $

RESTRAINED COUPLINGS, ALPHA ROMAC XL OR APPROVED EQUIVALENT

65 15 EA 4-inch $ $ 66 25 EA 6-inch $ $ 67 25 EA 8-inch $ $ 68 15 EA 10-inch $ $ 69 5 EA 12-inch $ $ 70 5 EA 16-inch $ $

EXTENDED RANGE COUPLINGS, ROMAC MACRO OR APPROVED EQUIVALENT

71 5 EA 4-inch $ $ 72 75 EA 6-inch $ $ 73 75 EA 8-inch $ $ 74 20 EA 10-inch $ $ 75 5 EA 12-inch $ $ 76 1 EA 16-inch $ $

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Approx.

Annual

Qty Description State O.D.

Range

Manufacturer Delivery

Time A.R.O Unit Price Total Price NAME Item #

COMPRESSION COUPLINGS, ROMAC 702 OR APPROVED EQUIVALENT

77 160 EA ½-inch x 5-inch $ $ 78 200 EA ¾ -inch x 5-inch $ $ 79 125 EA 1-inch x 5-inch $ $ 80 15 EA 1-1/4-inch x 5-inch $ $ 81 100 EA 1-1/2-inch x 5-inch $ $ 82 400 EA 2-inch x 5-inch $ $

SETION C TOTAL $

SECTION D: VALVES

GATE VALVE - WHEEL TYPE, LEAD-FREE BRONZE, 200psi (no import) VALVE SHOULD BE STAMPED WITH RATING

83 15 EA 1 ½ inch IP x 1 ½ inch IP, full 1-1/2” port $ $

84 75 EA 2-inch IP x 2-inch IP, full 2” port $ $ MJ RESILIENT SEAT GATE VALVE 2-INCH OPERATING NUT COUNTERCLOCKWISE OPENING AWWA C 509 80 AND C 550 MUELLER A-2361 OR

APPROVED EQUIVALENT

85 4 EA 4-inch $ $ 86 25 EA 6-inch $ $ 87 20 EA 8-inch $ $ 88 10 EA 10-inch $ $ 89 10EA 12-inch $ $ 90 4EA 16-inch $ $

VARIOUS VALVES

91 2 EA

4-inch MJ x 4-inch flange resilient seat tapping valve 2-inch operating nut counterclockwise opening should accommodate full 6 inch tapping bit AWWA C 509 80 and C 550; rubber gasket Mueller T-2362 or approved equivalent

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Approx.

Annual

Qty Description State O.D.

Range

Manufacturer Delivery

Time A.R.O Unit Price Total Price NAME Item #

92 2 EA

6-inch MJ x 6-inch flange resilient seat tapping valve 2-inch operating nut counterclockwise opening should accommodate full 6 inch tapping bit AWWA C 509 80 and C 550; rubber gasket Mueller T-2362 or approved equivalent

93 10 EA

8-inch MJ x 8-inch flange resilient seat tapping valve 2-inch operating nut counterclockwise opening should accommodate full 8 inch tapping bit AWWA C 509 80 and C 550; rubber gasket Mueller T-2362 or approved equivalent

94 10 EA

10-inch MJ x 10-inch flange resilient seat tapping valve 2-inch operating nut counterclockwise opening should accommodate full 8 inch tapping bit AWWA C 509 80 and C 550; rubber gasket Mueller T-2362 or approved equivalent

95 3 EA

12-inch MJ x 12-inch flange resilient seat tapping valve 2-inch operating nut counterclockwise opening should accommodate full 12 inch tapping bit AWWA C 509 80 and C 550; rubber gasket Mueller T-2362 or approved equivalent

96 1 EA 2-inch dual check valve assembly with port ball valve 2 $ $

97 65 EA

Valve 3-inch flg x flg gate rising stem wheel valve OS & Y Mueller R- 2361 or approved equivalent

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Approx.

Annual

Qty Description State O.D.

Range

Manufacturer Delivery

Time A.R.O Unit Price Total Price NAME Item #

98 50 EA

Valve 4-inch flg x flg gate rising stem wheel valve OS & Y Mueller R- 2361 or approved equivalent

99 50 EA

Valve 6-inch flg x flg gate rising stem wheel valve OS & Y Mueller R- 2361 or approved equivalent

100 50 EA

Valve 8-inch flg x flg gate rising stem wheel valve OS & Y Mueller R- 2361 or approved equivalent

101 35 EA 3-inch flange adapter – Hymax or approved equivalent $ $

102 35 EA 4-inch flange adapter – Hymax or approved equivalent $ $

103 35 EA 6-inch flange adapter – Hymax or approved equivalent $ $

104 35 EA 8-inch flange adapter – Hymax or approved equivalent $ $

105 60 EA

Concrete valve markers 4-inch square X 4 ft long with reinforcing steel with 1-inch square marking plate with letter Y indented in concrete above plate

STRAINER – VERTICAL LEAD-FREE BRONZE 150pso TO BE USED WITH COMPOUND METER, SHOULD HAVE SOME BOLT PATTERN AND FLANGE AS

CORRESPONDING METER SIZE

106 25 EA 3-inch $ $ 107 15 EA 4-inch $ $ 108 1 EA 6-inch $ $ 109 1 EA 8-inch $ $

SETION D TOTAL $

BID TOTAL (SECTIONS A-D) $

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Gwinnett County requires pricing to remain firm for the duration of the initial term of the contract. Failure to hold firm pricing for the initial term of the contract will be sufficient cause for Gwinnett County to declare bid non-responsive.

Contract to begin December 4, 2026 or upon notification of award. Unless otherwise noted, quoted prices will remain firm for four (4) additional one (1) year periods.

If a percentage decrease will be a part of this bid, please note this in the space provided together with an explanation.

1st Renewal % 2nd Renewal %

3rd Renewal % 4th Renewal %

If a percentage increase will be a part of this bid, please note this in the space provided together with an explanation.

1st Renewal % 2nd Renewal %

3rd Renewal % 4th Renewal %

Certification of Non-Collusion in Quote Preparation Signature Date

The undersigned acknowledges receipt of the following addenda, listed by number and date appearing on each:

Addendum No. Date Addendum No. Date

The County requires that all who enter into a contract for the physical performance of services with the County must satisfy O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91 and Rule 300-10-1-.02, in all manner, and such are conditions of the contract.

In compliance with the attached specifications, the undersigned offers and agrees, within ninety (90) days of the date of quote opening, to furnish any or all of the items upon which prices are quoted, at the price set opposite each item, delivered to the designated point(s) within the time specified in the quote schedule.

Legal Business Name

Address

Does your company currently have a location within Gwinnett County? Yes No

Representative Signature

Printed Name

Telephone Number Fax Number

Email Address

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FAILURE TO RETURN THIS PAGE AS PART OF YOUR QUOTE DOCUMENT MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF BID

REFERENCES

Gwinnett County requests a minimum of three (3) references where work of a similar size and scope has been completed.

Note: References should be customized for each project, rather than submitting the same set of references for every project bid. The references listed should be of similar size and scope of the project being bid on. Do not submit a project list in lieu of this form.

1. Company Name

Brief Description of Project

Completion Date

Contract Amount $ Start Dates

Contact Person Telephone

E-Mail Address

2. Company Name

Contract Amount $ Start Date

3. Company Name

Contract Amount $ Start Date

Solicitation Name & No. BL100-26 Purchase and Installation of Industrial Washer and Dryers

Solicitation Name & No. BL121-26 Purchase of Water Service Saddles, Couplings, Clamps, and Valves

CODE OF ETHICS AFFIDAVIT

PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM COMPLETED WITH YOUR SUBMITTAL. SUBMITTED FORMS ARE

REQUIRED PRIOR TO EVALUATION.

In accordance with Section 54-33 of the Gwinnett County Code of Ordinances the undersigned bidder/proposer makes the following full and complete disclosure under oath, to the best of their knowledge, of the name(s) of all elected officials whom it employs or who have a direct or indirect pecuniary interest in or with the vendor, its affiliates or its subcontractors:

1. __________________________________________________________________________________________

Company Submitting Bid/Proposal

2. Please select one of the following:

No information to disclose (complete only section 4 below) Disclosed information below (complete section 3 & section 4 below)

3. If additional space is required, please attach list:

Gwinnett County Elected Official Name Gwinnett County Elected Official Name

Gwinnett County Elected Official Name Gwinnett County Elected Official Name

4. BY:

Authorized Officer or Agent Signature

Printed Name of Authorized Officer or Agent

Title of Authorized Officer or Agent of Contractor

Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of , 20

Notary Public

(seal)

Note: See Gwinnett County Code of Ethics Ordinance EO2011, Sec. 54-33.

The ordinance will be available to view in its’ entirety at GwinnettCounty.com

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FAILURE TO RETURN THIS PAGE MAY RESULT IN REMOVAL OF YOUR COMPANY FROM COMMODITY LISTING.

Buyer Initials: JC

IF YOU DESIRE TO SUBMIT A "NO BID" IN RESPONSE TO THIS PACKAGE, PLEASE INDICATE BY

CHECKING ONE OR MORE OF THE REASONS LISTED BELOW AND EXPLAIN.

Do not offer this product or service; remove us from your bidder's list for this item only.

Specifications too "tight"; geared toward one brand or manufacturer only.

Specifications are unclear.

Unable to meet specifications

Unable to meet bond requirements

Unable to meet insurance requirements

Our schedule would not permit us to perform.

Insufficient time to respond.

Other

SUPPLIER NAME

AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE

SIGNATURE

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GWINNETT COUNTY

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES │ PURCHASING

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR VENDORS,

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

***ATTENTION***

FAILURE TO RETURN THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS MAY RESULT IN SUBMITTAL BEING DEEMED NON-

RESPONSIVE AND AUTOMATIC REJECTION. THE COUNTY SHALL BE THE SOLE DETERMINANT OF

TECHNICALITY VERSUS NON-RESPONSIVE SUBMITTAL:

1. FAILURE TO USE COUNTY FEE SCHEDULE.

2. FAILURE TO RETURN OR ACKNOWLEDGE APPLICABLE COMPLIANCE/SPECIFICATION SHEETS.

3. FAILURE TO RETURN OR ACKNOWLEDGE APPLICABLE ADDENDA.

4. FAILURE TO PROVIDE INFORMATION OR ALTERNATES OR EQUIVALENTS.

5. FAILURE TO PROVIDE BID BOND, WHEN REQUIRED, WILL RESULT IN SUBMITTAL BEING DEEMED

NON-RESPONSIVE AND AUTOMATIC REJECTION. BID BONDS ARE NOT REQUIRED ON ALL

SOLICITATIONS. BOND REQUIREMENTS ARE CLEARLY STATED ON THE INVITATION PAGE. IF

CLARIFICATION IS NEEDED, CONTACT THE PURCHASING ASSOCIATE LISTED IN THE

INVITATION. IF BONDS ARE REQUIRED, FORMS WILL BE PROVIDED IN THIS SOLICITATION

DOCUMENT.

6. FAILURE TO PROVIDE CONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT AND AGREEMENT, WHEN REQUIRED, MAY

RESULT IN SUBMITTAL BEING DEEMED NON-RESPONSIVE AND REJECTED. THE CONTRACTOR

AFFIDAVIT AND AGREEMENT IS NOT REQUIRED ON ALL SOLICITATIONS. IF CLARIFICATION IS

NEEDED, CONTACT THE PURCHASING ASSOCIATE LISTED IN THE INVITATION.

7. FAILURE TO PROVIDE AN ETHICS AFFIDAVIT WHEN REQUIRED MAY RESULT IN SUBMITTAL

BEING DEEMED NON-RESPONSIVE AND REJECTED. THE ETHICS AFFIDAVIT IS REQUIRED ON ALL

FORMAL SOLICITATIONS OVER $100,000.00. IF CLARIFICATION IS NEEDED, CONTACT THE

PURCHASING ASSOCIATE LISTED IN THE INVITATION.

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I. PREPARATION OF SUBMITTAL

A. Each vendor shall examine the drawings, specifications, schedule, and all instructions. Failure to do so will be at the vendor’s risk, as the vendor will be held accountable for their submittal.

B. Each vendor shall furnish all information required by the solicitation form or document. Each vendor shall sign the submittal and print or type his or her name on the fee schedule. The person signing the submittal should initial erasures or other changes. An authorized agent of the vendor must sign the submittal.

C. Fee schedule pricing should only have two decimal places unless otherwise stated. In the event of a calculation error in total price, the unit pricing prevails.

D. Except for solicitations for the sale of real property, individuals, firms, and businesses seeking an award of a Gwinnett County contract may not initiate or continue any verbal or written communications regarding a solicitation with any County officer, elected official, employee, or other County representative other than the Purchasing Associate named in the solicitation between the date of the issuance of the solicitation and the date of the final award. The Purchasing Director will review violations. If determined that such communication has compromised the competitive process, the offer submitted by the individual, firm, or business may be disqualified from consideration for award. Solicitations for the sale of real property may allow for verbal or written communications with the appropriate Gwinnett County representative.

E. Sample contracts (if pertinent) are attached. These do NOT have to be filled out with the submittal but are contained for informational purposes only. If awarded, the successful vendor(s) will be required to execute these documents prior to County execution.

F. Effective July 1, 2013 and in accordance with the Georgia Illegal Immigration Reform Enhancements for 2013, an original signed, notarized, and fully completed Contractor Affidavit and Agreement should be included with vendor’s submittal, if the solicitation is for the physical performance of services for all labor or service contract(s) that exceed $2,499.99 (except for services performed by an individual who is licensed pursuant to Title 26, Title 43, or the State Bar of Georgia). Failure to provide the Contractor Affidavit and Agreement with your submittal may result in being deemed non-responsive and automatic rejection.

II. DELIVERY

A. Each vendor should state time of proposed delivery of goods or services.

B. Words such as “immediate”, “as soon as possible,” etc. should not be used. The known earliest date or the minimum number of calendar days required after receipt of order (delivery A.R.O.) should be stated. If calendar days are used, include Saturday, Sunday, and holidays in the number.

III. EXPLANATION TO VENDORS

Any explanation desired by a vendor regarding the meaning or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc. must be requested by the question cutoff deadline stated in the solicitation for a reply to reach all vendors before the deadline of the solicitation. Any information given to a prospective vendor concerning a solicitation will be furnished to all prospective vendors as an addendum to the solicitation if such information is necessary or if the lack of such information would be prejudicial to uninformed vendors. The written solicitation documents supersede any verbal or written communications between the parties. Receipt of addenda should be acknowledged in the

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submittal. It is the vendor’s responsibility to ensure they have all applicable addenda prior to their submittal. This may be accomplished by contacting the assigned Purchasing Associate prior to the submittal or visiting GwinnettCounty.com.

IV. SUBMISSION OF FORMAL OFFERS/SUBMITTALS

A. Formal bid and proposal submittals shall be enclosed in a sealed package or envelope, addressed to the Gwinnett County Purchasing Division with the name of the vendor, the date and hour of opening, and the solicitation number on the face of the package or envelope. Facsimile or emailed submittals will not be considered. Any addenda should be enclosed in the sealed envelopes as well.

B. ADD/DEDUCT: Add or deduct amounts indicated on the outside of the envelope are allowed and will be applied to the lump sum amount. Amount shall be clearly stated and should be initialed by an authorized representative.

C. Samples of items, when required, must be submitted within the time specified and, unless otherwise specified by the County, at no expense to the County. Unless otherwise specified, samples will be returned at the vendor’s request and expense, if items are not destroyed by testing.

D. Items offered must meet required specifications and must be of a quality that will adequately serve the use and purpose for which intended.

E. Full identification of each item submitted, including brand name, model, catalog number, etc. must be furnished to identify exactly what the vendor is offering. Manufacturer’s literature may be furnished, but vendor should not submit excessive marketing material.

F. The vendor must certify that items to be furnished are new and that the quality has not deteriorated to impair its usefulness.

G. Unsigned submittals will not be considered except in cases where it is enclosed with other documents that have been signed. The County will determine acceptability in these cases.

H. Gwinnett County is exempt from federal excise tax and Georgia sales tax regarding goods and services purchased directly by Gwinnett County. Vendors are responsible for federal excise tax and sales tax, including taxes for materials incorporated in county construction projects. Vendors should contact the State of Georgia Sales Tax Division for additional information. Agreements were there is a cost-plus mark-up, mark-up will not be paid on taxes.

I. Information submitted by a vendor in the solicitation process shall be subject to disclosure after the public opening in accordance with the Georgia Open Records Act.

V. WITHDRAWAL DUE TO ERRORS

Vendors must give Gwinnett County Purchasing Division written notice within two (2) business days of completion of the opening stating that they wish to withdraw their submittal without penalty for an obvious clerical or calculation error. Submittal may be withdrawn from consideration if the price was substantially lower then the other submittals due solely to a mistake therein, provided pricing was submitted in good faith, and the mistake was a clerical mistake as opposed to a judgment mistake and was due to an unintentional arithmetic error on an unintentional omission of a quantity of work, labor, or material made directly in the compilation of the submittal. The unintentional arithmetic error or omission can be clearly proven through inspection of the original work papers, documents, and https://gwinnettboc-my.sharepoint.com/personal/jenny_coleman_gwinnettcounty_com/Documents/Work/www.GwinnettCounty.com

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materials used in preparing the submittal sought to be withdrawn. The vendor’s original work papers shall be the sole acceptable evidence of error and mistake if a vendor elects to withdraw their submittal. If a quote or bid submittal is withdrawn under the authority of this provision, the lowest remaining responsive offer shall be deemed to be low bid. No vendor who is permitted to withdraw their submittal shall, for compensation, supply any material or labor or perform any subcontract or other work agreement for the person or firm to whom the contract is awarded or otherwise benefit, directly or indirectly, from the performance of the project for which the withdrawn bid or proposal was submitted.

Vendors who fail to request withdrawal by the required forty-eight (48) hours may automatically forfeit bid bond if a bond was required. Bid may not be withdrawn otherwise.

Withdrawal is not automatically granted and will be allowed solely at Gwinnett County’s discretion.

VI. TESTING AND INSPECTION

Since tests may require several days for completion, the County reserves the right to use a portion of any supplies before the results of the tests are determined. Cost of inspections and tests of any item that fails to meet the specifications, shall be borne by the vendor.

VII. F.O.B. POINT

Unless otherwise stated in the request for invitation and any resulting contract, or unless qualified by the vendor, items shall be shipped F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid, and Allowed. The seller shall retain title for the risk of transportation, including the filing for loss or damages. The invoice covering the items is not payable until items are delivered and contract of carriage has been completed. Unless the F.O.B. clause states otherwise, the seller assumes transportation and related charges either by payment or allowance.

VIII. PATENT INDEMNITY

The vendor guarantees to hold the County, its agents, officers, or employees harmless from liability of any nature or kind for use of any copyrighted or uncopyrighted composition, secret process, patented, or unpatented invention, articles, or appliances furnished or used in the performance of the contract, for which the vendor is not the patentee, assignee, or licensee.

IX. BID BONDS AND PAYMENT AND PERFORMANCE BONDS (IF REQUIRED, FORMS WILL BE PROVIDED IN

THIS DOCUMENT)

A five percent (5%) bid bond, a one hundred percent (100%) performance bond, and a one hundred percent (100%) payment bond must be furnished to Gwinnett County for any solicitation as required in the solicitation package or document. Failure to submit a bid bond with the proper rating will result in submittal being deemed non-responsive. Bonding company must be authorized to do business in Georgia by the Georgia Insurance Commission, listed in the Department of the Treasury’s publication of companies holding certificates of authority as acceptable surety on Federal bonds and as acceptable reinsuring companies, and have an A.M. Best rating as stated in the insurance requirement of the solicitation. The bid bond, payment bond, and performance bond must have the proper A.M. Best rating as stated in the solicitation document.

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X. DISCOUNTS

A. Time payment discounts may be considered in arriving at net prices and in award of solicitations.

Offers of discounts for payment within ten (10) days following the end of the month are preferred.

B. In connection with any discount offered, time will be computed from the date of delivery and acceptance at destination, or from the date correct invoice or voucher is received, whichever is the later date. Payment is deemed to be made for the purpose of earning the discount on the date of the County check.

XI. AWARD

A. Award will be made to either the highest scoring firm (for proposals) or the lowest responsive and responsible vendor (for quotes/bids). The quality of the articles to be supplied, their conformity with the specifications, their suitability to the requirements of the County, and the delivery terms will be taken into consideration in making the award. The County may make such investigations as it deems necessary to determine the ability to the vendor to perform, and the vendor shall furnish to the County all such information and data for this purpose as the County may request. The County reserves the right to reject any submittal if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of such vendor fails to satisfy the County that such vendor is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the contract.

B. The County reserves the right to reject or accept any or all offers and to waive technicalities, informalities, and minor irregularities in the submittals received.

C. The County reserves the right to make an award as deemed in its best interest, which may include awarding to a single vendor or multiple vendors; or to award the whole solicitation agreement, only part of the agreement, or none of the agreement, based on its sole discretion of its best interest.

D. In the event of proposal scores rounded to the nearest whole number result in a tie score, the award will be based on lowest cost.

E. If proposal negotiations with the highest ranked firm are unsuccessful, the County may then negotiate with the second ranked firm and so on until a satisfactory agreement has been reached.

XII. DELIVERY FAILURES

Failure of a vendor to deliver within the time specified or within reasonable time as interpreted by the Purchasing Director, or failure to make replacement of rejected articles/services when so requested, immediately or as directed by the Purchasing Director, shall constitute authority for the Purchasing Director to purchase in the open market articles/services of comparable grade to replace the articles/services rejected or not delivered. On all such purchases, the vendor shall reimburse the County within a reasonable time specified by the Purchasing Director for any expense incurred in excess of the contract prices, or the County shall have the right to deduct such amount from monies owed the defaulting vendor. Alternatively, the County may penalize the vendor one percent (1%) per day for a period of up to ten (10) days for each day that delivery or replacement is late. Should public necessity demand it, the County reserves the right to use or consume articles/services delivered which are substandard in quality, subject to an adjustment in price to be determined by the Purchasing Director.

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XIII. COUNTY FURNISHED PROPERTY

No material, labor, or facilities will be furnished by the County unless so provided in the solicitation package.

XIV. REJECTION OF SUBMITTALS

Failure to observe any of the instructions or conditions in this solicitation package may constitute grounds for rejection.

XV. CONTRACT

Each submittal is received with the understanding that the acceptance in writing by the County of the offer to furnish any or all the commodities or services described therein shall constitute a contract between the vendor and the County, which shall bind the vendor on his part to furnish and deliver the articles quoted at the prices stated in accordance with the conditions of said accepted submittal. The County, on its part, may order from such vendor, except for cause beyond reasonable control, and to pay for, at the agreed prices, all articles specified and delivered.

Upon receipt of a solicitation package containing a Gwinnett County “Sample Contract” as part of the requirements, it is understood that the vendor has reviewed the documents with the understanding that Gwinnett County requires that all agreements between the parties must be entered into via this document. If any exceptions are taken to any part, each must be stated in detail and submitted as part of the vendor’s submittal. If no exceptions are stated, it is assumed that the vendor fully agrees to the provisions contained in the “Sample Contract” in its entirety.

Any Consultant as defined in O.C.G.A. §36-80-28 that is engaged to develop or draft specifications/requirements or serve in a consultative role during the procurement process for any County procurement method, by entering into such an arrangement or executing a contract, the consultant agrees to abide by the current state law and: 1) Avoid any appearance of impropriety and shall follow all policies and procedures of the County, 2) Disclose to the County any material transaction or relationship pursuant to §36-80-28, that is considered a conflict of interest, any involvement in litigation or other dispute, relationship, or financial interest not disclosed in the ethics affidavit, and 3) Acknowledge that any violation or threatened violation of the agreement may cause irreparable injury to the County, entitling the County to seek injunctive relief in addition to all other legal remedies.

When the vendor has performed in accordance with the provisions of this agreement, Gwinnett County shall pay to the vendor, within thirty (30) days of receipt of any department approved payment request and based upon work completed or service provided pursuant to the contract, the sum so requested, less the retainage stated in this agreement, if any. If Gwinnett County fails to pay the vendor within sixty

(60) days of receipt of a pay request based upon work completed or service provided pursuant to the contract, the County shall pay the vendor interest at the rate of ½% per month or pro rata fraction thereof, beginning the sixty-first (61st) day following receipt of pay requests. The vendor’s acceptance of progress payments or final payment shall release all claims for interest on said payment.

The parties agree that this Contract shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia.

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XVI. NON-COLLUSION

Vendor declared that the submittal is not made in connection with any other vendor’s submittal for the same commodity or commodities, and that the submittal is bona fide and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud. An affidavit of non-collusion shall be executed by each vendor. Collusion and fraud in submittal preparation may be reported to the State of Georgia Attorney General and the United States Justice Department.

XVII. DEFAULT

The contract may be canceled or annulled by the Purchasing Division in whole or in part by written notice of default to the vendor upon non-performance or violation of contract terms. An award may be made to the next low responsive and responsible vendor, or the next highest scoring responsive and responsible prosper, or articles specified may be purchased on the open market similar to those so terminated. In either event, the defaulting vendor (or their surety) shall be liable to the County for costs to the County in excess of the defaulted contract prices; provided, however, that the vendor shall continue the performance of this contract to the extent not terminated under the provisions of this clause. Failure of the vendor to deliver materials or services within the time stipulated on their offer, unless extended in writing by the Purchasing Director, shall constitute contract default.

XVIII. TERMINATION FOR CAUSE

The County may terminate this agreement for cause upon ten (10) days prior written notice to the vendor of the vendor’s default in the performance of any term of this agreement. Such termination shall be without prejudice to any of the County’s rights or remedies by law.

XIX. TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE

The County may terminate this agreement for its convenience at any time upon thirty (30) days written notice to the vendor. In the event of the County’s termination of this agreement for convenience, the vendor will be paid for those services actually performed. Partially completed performance of the agreement will be compensated based upon a signed statement of completion to be submitted by the vendor, which shall itemize each element of performance.

XX. SUBSTITUTIONS

Vendors offering substitutions or who are deviating from the attached specifications shall list such deviations on a separate sheet to be submitted with their offer. The absence of such a substitution list shall indicate that the vendor has taken no exception to the specifications contained herein.

XXI. INELIGIBLE VENDORS

The County may choose not to accept the offer by an individual, firm, or business who is in default on the payment of taxes, licenses, or other monies owed to the County. Additionally, vendors or persons placed on an Ineligible Source List for reasons listed in Part 6, Section II of the Gwinnett County Purchasing Ordinance shall not be eligible to provide any commodities or services to the County during the period such person remains on the Ineligible Source List.

XXII. PENDING LITIGATION

An individual, firm, or business that has litigation pending against the County, or anyone representing a firm or business in litigation against the County, not arising out of the procurement process, will be disqualified.

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XXIII. OCCUPATION TAX CERTIFICATE

Each successful vendor must have a valid Gwinnett County occupation tax certificate if the vendor maintains an office within the unincorporated area of Gwinnett County. Incorporated, out of the county, and out of state vendors are required to have any and all certificates necessary to do business in any town, county, or municipality in the State of Georgia, or as otherwise required by the County ordinance or resolution. Vendors may be required to provide evidence of valid certificates. Out of State vendors are required to have a certificate in the Georgia jurisdiction where they receive the most revenue.

XXIV. PURCHASING POLICY AND REVIEW COMMITTEE

The Purchasing Police and Review Committee has been established to review purchasing procedures and make recommendations for changes; resolve problems regarding the purchasing process make recommendations for standardization of commodities, schedule buying, qualified products list, annual contracts, supplier performance (Ineligible Source List), and other problems or requirements related to purchasing. The Purchasing Police and Review Committee has authority to place vendors on the Ineligible Source List for reasons listed in Part 6, Section II of the Gwinnett County Purchasing Ordinance for a period not to exceed three (3) years.

XXV. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

All vendors of Gwinnett County are required to comply with all applicable sections of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Gwinnett County provides reasonable accommodations to permit a qualified applicant with a disability to enjoy the privileges of employment equal to those employees without disabilities. Disabled individuals must satisfy job requirements for education background, employment experience, and must be able to perform those tasks that are essential to the job with or without reasonable accommodations. Any requests for the reasonable accommodations required by individuals to fully participate in any open meeting, program, or activity of Gwinnett County should be directed to the ADA Coordinator, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046, 770.822.8165.

XXVI. ALTERATIONS OF SOLICITATION AND ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS

Alterations of County documents are strictly prohibited and will result in automatic disqualification of the vendor’s solicitation response. If there are “exceptions” or comments to any of the solicitation requirements or other language, then the firm may make notes to those areas, but may not materially alter any document language.

XXVII. TAX LIABILITY

Local and state governmental entities must notify vendors of their use tax liability on public works projects. Under Georgia law, private vendors are responsible for paying a use tax equal to the sales tax rate on material and equipment purchased under a governmental exemption that is incorporated into a government construction project: excluding material and equipment provided for the installation, repair, or expansion of a public water, gas, or sewer system when the property is installed for general distribution purposes. To the extent the tangible personal property maintains its character (for example, the installation of a kitchen stove), it remains tax-exempt. However, if the installation incorporates the tangible personal property into realty (for example, the installation of sheetrock), it becomes taxable to the private vendor. See O.C.G.A. §48-8-3(2) and O.C.G.A. §48-8-63.

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