BL123-24, Purchase of Park Equipment on an Annual Contract

The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners is soliciting competitive sealed bids from qualified suppliers for the Purchase of Park Equipment on an Annual Contract. This contract will include the procurement of various park products such as picnic tables, grills, benches, coal bins, and trash cans on an as-needed basis. The contract will be for a one-year period with four one-year renewal options. Bidders are required to provide manufacturer and model number information for the proposed products, as well as three references of similar size and scope. The county reserves the right to award the contract in its entirety, by line item, or by section as deemed in the best interest of the county. The pricing terms indicate that unit prices must include all delivery charges, and the awarded vendor shall coordinate delivery with the Department of Community Services. Bids are due by 2:50 PM local time on October 18, 2024, and will be publicly opened at 3:00 PM.

Gwinnett County is exempt from federal excise tax and Georgia sales tax. Bid prices are to remain firm for the initial one-year term, with optional pricing adjustments for the four one-year renewal periods. The county has the right to purchase off contract if the awarded vendor cannot meet the stated delivery timeframes. The solicitation document notes that submittals from firms currently on the Gwinnett County ineligible source list will not be considered. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond are included. The current incumbent vendor or contract value is not provided.