BL164_23 Notice of Bid.pdf

October 25, 2023

NOTICE OF BID

FOR

BL164-23

Gwinnett County Public Library Lighting Repleacement Project

The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners is soliciting competitive sealed bids from qualified contractors for the Gwinnett County Public Library Lighting Replacement 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 Tuesday, November 28, 2023 and then 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.

Collins Hill, Five Forks, and Grayson Branch library LED lighting retrofits to interior spaces of existing library as well as exterior lighting attached to building.

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: Alexis Holland alexis.holland@gwinnettcounty.com

Bidding documents may be purchased from CAS Architecture at the above address for a $0.00 fee via Dropbox, only complete sets will be issued.

A pre-bid conference is scheduled for 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at the Five Forks Library at 2780 Five Forks Trickum Rd. Lawrenceville, GA 30044. All bidders are strongly urged to attend.

Questions regarding bids should be submitted to Alexis Holland, Purchasing Associate II, via email alexis.holland@gwinnettcounty.com no later than 3:00 P.M. local time, Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Bids are legal and binding upon the bidder when submitted.

CAS Architecture 183 N. Perry St Lawerenceville, GA 30046 Attn: Chad Alexander Smith csmith@casarc.com mailto:alexis.holland@gwinnettcounty.com mailto:csmith@casarc.com

Notice of Bid -Page 2 Gwinnett County Public Library Lighting Repleacement Project BID DUE DATE: Tuesday, November 28, 2023 Bid Number: BL164-23 October 25, 2023

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 must be used without exception. 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-5 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