BL080-24, Inspection, Maintenance and Repair of Hoists and Cranes on an Annual Contract

The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners is soliciting competitive sealed bids for the Inspection, Maintenance and Repair of Hoists and Cranes on an Annual Contract for the Department of Water Resources. The contract will require the successful vendor to provide bi-annual minor maintenance, annual major maintenance, and load testing services for 121 cranes and hoists at various county facilities. Key requirements include the ability to respond to emergency service requests within 2 hours and routine requests within 24 hours, as well as providing all necessary parts and supplies at cost plus a markup not to exceed 10%. Vendors must meet specific qualifications, such as years of experience, employee certifications, and proximity to Gwinnett County. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for June 12, 2024, and bids are due by June 28, 2024.

The solicitation is open to all qualified vendors, but submittals from firms currently on the Gwinnett County ineligible source list will not be considered. The contract has a base bid amount of $200,000 and includes options to renew for up to four additional years, with 2-3% annual increases. The contract was awarded to Material Handling Systems, Inc., who submitted the lowest bid with competitive pricing across the various line items compared to the other two bidders.