BL090-26 Purchase of Extrication Equipment on an Annual Contract

Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners is requesting sealed bids on extrication equipment for the Gwinnett County Department of Fire and Emergency Services on an annual contract with four one-year renewal options, with bids due June 11, 2026 at 2:50 p.m.

The scope includes battery-operated extrication tools: 10 cutters with steel blades and LED lighting, 10 spreaders, 10 combo tools, and two types of rams, plus 20 additional batteries and 10 chargers; an optional line item for quick exchange spreader tips for forcible entry is also available. All equipment must meet or exceed the 2020 Edition of NFPA 1936 standards and utilize non-proprietary SLi Genesis batteries compatible with Milwaukee M18 8AH High Output batteries. The successful supplier must provide manufacturer-certified training for safe operation and maintenance to three department personnel and department fire apparatus personnel, maintain a service center for major equipment repairs, and offer a loaner equipment program with 72-hour delivery upon tool failure.

Delivery must be completed by December 20, 2026, on an F.O.B. Destination Prepaid basis to the Gwinnett County Fire Apparatus location in Lawrenceville. Pricing must remain firm for the initial contract term and renewal options. The County reserves the right to conduct a demonstration with the low bidder at the supplier's expense to verify product specifications.

Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Sealed bids must be submitted in duplicate to Gwinnett County Financial Services – Purchasing Division, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046, with public opening at 3:00 p.m. conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams. Bidders must submit a bid schedule, references, Code of Ethics Affidavit, and Contractor Affidavit and Agreement. Comprehensive insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability with $2 million general aggregate limits, Automobile Liability with $1 million combined single limits, Workers Compensation at Georgia statutory limits, and Umbrella/Excess Liability based on contract sum; all insurers must maintain an A.M. Best rating of A-7 or higher.