BL057-25, Gwinnett County Aquatic Center Pool Renovations

Gwinnett County is seeking competitive sealed bids for the Aquatic Center Pool Renovations project through its Department of Parks and Recreation, specifically targeting renovation work at two locations: Bethesda Park Aquatic Center and Best Friend Park Pool. The procurement (BL057-25) involves two primary bid components: a base bid for replacing water lines, surrounding tile, and preparing pool shells for new conventional plaster at Bethesda Park (which includes an instructional pool, competition pool, and outdoor leisure pool), and an alternate bid for replacing water lines and tile and preparing the kiddy pool with LifeFloor surfacing at Best Friend Park Pool. Bidders must submit proposals by May 22, 2025, at 2:50 P.M. local time, with a mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for April 29, 2025, at Best Friend Park Pool. The project timeline indicates work will commence in September 2025, with Bethesda Park renovations to be completed by September 28, 2025, and Best Friend Park work starting October 25, 2025. Contractors must provide a 5% bid bond and will be evaluated based on being the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the county reserving the right to reject any or all bids.

The procurement has specific eligibility requirements that restrict participation for vendors on the Gwinnett County ineligible source list. Contractors must comply with state immigration reform laws, provide an E-Verify user identification number, and submit various required affidavits and documentation. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, mandating commercial general liability, automobile liability, workers' compensation, and other specified coverage types. Bonding companies must have an A.M. Best rating of A-7 or higher and be authorized to do business in Georgia. Upon award, the successful contractor will be required to provide 100% performance and payment bonds. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the documentation, the complex renovation nature of the project suggests a significant capital investment. The county will ultimately select a contractor based on responsiveness, responsibility, and ability to meet the technical specifications and project timeline for these critical aquatic center infrastructure improvements.