BL100-26 Purchase and Installation of Industrial Washer and Dryers

Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners is requesting bids on the purchase and installation of industrial washers and dryers for the Sheriff's Office under IFB BL100-26, with sealed bids due July 6, 2026 at 2:50 p.m. local time and a pre-bid conference on June 25, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Gwinnett County Detention Center.

The scope includes one BRAUN E400NEPV-3 industrial washer (400–450 LB capacity, 480V 3-phase) or approved equivalent with one prison package; three UniMac gas dryers (UT0170NVN, 170 LB capacity) or approved equivalents with three prison packages. The successful vendor must deliver and install all equipment within 90 days of award, with installation occurring between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Delivery trucks will be searched due to the detention-center location. Bid price is F.O.B. Destination with freight prepaid and allowed; the price includes all labor, materials, permits, utility modifications, startup, testing, commissioning, disposal of existing equipment, and operational training for Sheriff's Office personnel.

The vendor must provide a three-year minimum warranty covering 100% labor and materials for thirty days, plus a 10-year warranty on frame, basket, shaft, bearing, and seals. Comprehensive insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability ($2 million aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1 million), Workers Compensation, and Umbrella/Excess Liability with insurers rated A-7 or higher by A.M. Best. Vendors must submit a notarized Contractor Affidavit confirming E-Verify participation, a Code of Ethics affidavit, and three references for similar projects.

Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive technicalities, split awards by line item, or negotiate terms. Questions are due June 26, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. and should be directed to Chelsey Ward, Purchasing Associate III, at Chelsey.Ward@GwinnettCounty.com or 770-822-7788. Apparent bid results will be available the following business day on www.gwinnettcounty.com.