BL001-27 Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair of Hoists and Cranes on an Annual Contract

Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners is soliciting sealed bids under ITB BL001-27 for annual inspection, maintenance, and repair of hoists and cranes for its Department of Water Resources, with a virtual pre-bid conference on October 29, 2026 and bids due November 18, 2026.

The work covers approximately 121 cranes and hoists at wastewater pump stations, treatment facilities, and water production facilities throughout Gwinnett County. Services include bi-annual minor maintenance, annual minor maintenance, annual major maintenance, load testing, emergency repair, and parts supply, performed to maintain OSHA compliance and 24-hour operational reliability. Bidders must demonstrate three years of crane and hoist inspection and maintenance experience, provide three references of similar scope and size, and maintain facilities within two hours of all county locations to respond to emergencies within two hours. Each bid must include a list of certified technician employees with their certifications and experience. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability at $2.0 million, Automobile Liability at $1.0 million combined single limit, Workers' Compensation at Georgia statutory limits, and an Umbrella/Excess Liability policy. Bidders must submit E-Verify compliance and Code of Ethics affidavits. No bid bonds are required.

Pricing must be submitted as unit rates by equipment capacity (larger than 10-ton, 5-10-ton, less than 5-ton, and jib cranes), labor rates for repair work during normal and overtime hours, and parts markup percentages not to exceed 10 percent. Pricing remains firm for the initial contract term, while renewal periods may include percentage increases or decreases. The contract carries an initial term plus four one-year renewal options and will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

Questions must be directed to Jenny Coleman at Jenny.Coleman@GwinnettCounty.com by 3:00 p.m. on October 30, 2026. Sealed bids are due by 2:50 p.m. on November 18, 2026, with public opening at 3:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams.