BL089-26 Comprehensive Materials & Field Testing and Miscellaneous Services on an Annual Contract

Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners is requesting sealed bids for Comprehensive Materials & Field Testing and Miscellaneous Services on an annual contract basis under BL089-26, with bids due August 3, 2026 at 2:50 p.m. local time at the Gwinnett County Financial Services - Purchasing Division. The County intends to award the contract to multiple vendors.

Bidders must be full-service firms that have provided similar services for the past five years and bid on at least 80 percent of the first four sections of the bid schedule. Vendors must obtain and submit Georgia Department of Transportation pre-qualification certificates for roadway-related work and provide evidence of appropriate state and federal certifications such as AASHTO. No set-aside or preference program applies.

The scope encompasses concrete, asphalt, and soil testing; non-destructive structural evaluation; masonry and environmental analyses; asbestos-containing material and lead-based paint testing; soil boring with standard penetration testing; and miscellaneous services including quality control inspection and traffic control throughout Gwinnett County. Quality Control Inspectors must hold Erosion Control Certification (Level 1A) and experience with earthwork and building construction; compensation is hourly and includes all mileage, supplies, equipment, and labor. Bid prices must include all tools, equipment, labor, mileage, and materials unless otherwise specified. Vendors must provide firm pricing for the initial contract term and may propose percentage increases or decreases for renewal options.

The initial contract term is one year with four one-year renewal options available. Contractors must carry Commercial General Liability of $2,000,000 minimum, Automobile Liability of $1,000,000, Workers Compensation at Georgia statutory limits, and Umbrella/Excess Liability based on contract value, with Gwinnett County named as additional insured; insurance carriers must maintain an A.M. Best rating of A-7 or higher. All service providers must comply with E-Verify requirements and submit a notarized Contractor Affidavit and Agreement. Questions are due by Friday, July 17, 2026, directed to Savannah Anderson, Purchasing Associate II, at Savannah.Anderson@GwinnettCounty.com or 770-822-8736. The bid opening will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams. Bids must be submitted in duplicate with completed bid schedule, references, subcontractors list, Code of Ethics Affidavit, and E-Verify Affidavit.