BL116-26, Gwinnett County Fire Station #3 Relocation

Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners is requesting sealed competitive bids on the relocation of Gwinnett County Fire Station #3, with bids due September 30, 2026 at 2:50 p.m. local time and virtual opening at 3:00 p.m. Firms currently on the Gwinnett County ineligible source list are not eligible to bid.

The scope encompasses construction of a replacement fire station building, an adjacent trailhead comfort station, required parking lots, and trails. Bidders must submit one unbound original and two copies. The County will obtain all required rights of way and easements unless otherwise specified.

Bids must be accompanied by a five percent bid bond. The successful contractor will be required to provide one hundred percent payment and performance bonds, plus an insurance certificate meeting specified requirements. All surety and insurance companies must carry an AM Best rating of A-10 or greater, be listed in the Federal Registry of Companies holding Certificate of Authority and acceptable sureties on Federal Bonds, and hold licenses from the Georgia Insurance Department and Georgia Secretary of State. Corporations not chartered in Georgia must provide proper certification of authorization to do business in Georgia. Liquidated damages are $1,000 per day for delays beyond the allowable calendar days specified from Notice to Proceed. No bidder may withdraw their bid within sixty days of opening.

Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bid. Gwinnett County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive technicalities, split awards, or negotiate terms with the lowest responsive bidder at its discretion.

A virtual pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. via Microsoft Teams. Bidders are strongly urged to attend. Questions must be submitted to Jake Scarpone, CPPB, Purchasing Associate III, at Jake.Scarpone@GwinnettCounty.com no later than September 15, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Bidding documents are available for purchase from Lindsay Pope Brayfield & Associates.