BL019-24, Purchase of Swimming Pool Chemicals on a Six-Month Contract

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This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners for the Purchase of Swimming Pool Chemicals on a Six-Month Contract with four six-month renewal options. Gwinnett County is seeking a qualified vendor to supply and deliver swimming pool chemicals to various park pool and facility locations throughout the county. The ITB provides details on the estimated quantities, delivery requirements, locations, and specifications for 13 different pool chemical items including algaecide, calcium chloride, cyanuric acid, muriatic acid, and more. Bids are due by January 19, 2024 at 2:50 PM, and will be publicly opened at 3:00 PM on the same day. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with pricing required to remain firm for the initial six-month contract term and any renewal periods.

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The ITB does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. However, it states that submittals from firms currently on the Gwinnett County ineligible source list will not be considered. The recommended vendors are Brenntag Mid-South, Inc., Leslie's Poolmart, Inc., and HanCHEM Corp. The contract will be funded through the Department of Community Services budget, though specific funding amounts are not provided. The pricing for the 13 pool chemical items ranges from $0.30 to $6.46 per unit, depending on the product.