BL105-25 Provision of Pressure Washing Services on an Annual Contract

Gwinnett County, Georgia issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) BL105-25 for the provision of pressure washing services on an annual contract basis to support multiple county departments and facilities throughout the metropolitan Atlanta area. The procurement encompasses comprehensive cleaning services including cold water pressure washing (357,000 SF flat surfaces, 409,700 SF vertical surfaces, 721,000 SF buildings/structures), hot water pressure washing (113,000 SF flat surfaces, 125,500 SF vertical surfaces, 390,228 SF buildings/structures), soft pressure washing (10,000 SF vertical surfaces, 4,000 SF horizontal surfaces), chemical cleaning accessories (1,367 gallons detergent, 1,317 gallons chlorine bleach, 825 gallons degreaser), abrasive cleaning accessories, caulking services (7,500 linear feet), joint sealant work (12,700 linear feet), window gasket/sealant replacement (2,400 linear feet), and masonry sealer application (125,000 SF). Qualified contractors must demonstrate a minimum of three years of documented experience in pressure washing services with references for concrete tanks, prestressed concrete tanks, and brick/masonry buildings, possess variable pressure washing equipment capable of 2,000 to 4,500 psi with chemical and abrasive media feeding capabilities, maintain insurance from A.M. Best A-7 or higher rated companies authorized in Georgia, and ensure all personnel and subcontractors comply with E-Verification requirements. Services are required on an as-needed, on-call basis across more than 100 county locations including fire stations, police facilities, libraries, parks, administrative buildings, and maintenance facilities, with bidders required to provide binding project estimates within three days of site visits and obtain written approval before commencing work. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on unit pricing for all line items covering labor, equipment, tools, chemicals, and materials. The sealed bid deadline was January 29, 2026, at 2:50 P.M., with public bid opening at 3:00 P.M. at the Gwinnett County Financial Services - Purchasing Division, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, Georgia, and a pre-bid conference was held on December 19, 2025. The initial contract term is one year with four optional 12-month renewal periods, with firm pricing required for the initial term and NET 30 payment terms from invoice date following county acceptance.

The solicitation documents do not identify any set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, small businesses, or other restricted categories of organizations, nor do they reference any incumbent vendors or current contractors for this service. Gwinnett County will furnish water for the work; however, vendors may be required to provide and transport water tanks to certain locations or utilize hydrant sources with expected costs and gallons included in project quotes and county reimbursement provided through metered documentation. All service providers must adhere to OSHA and EPA guidelines regarding water reclamation, containment, chemical use, and pollution protection. The bid documents do not specify an estimated contract value or budget range; instead, award is based on competitive unit pricing submissions. The initial bid solicitation was rejected in its entirety on March 5, 2026, with Gwinnett County indicating plans to revise specifications and re-solicit the bid in the near future, indicating that interested vendors should anticipate a revised solicitation with modified scope and specifications.