BL145-26 Bypass Pumping Services on an Annual Contract

Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, Department of Water Resources, is requesting sealed bids for bypass pumping services on an annual contract with four one-year renewal options under ITB BL145-26, with bids due October 23, 2026 at 2:50 P.M. and a pre-bid conference scheduled October 7, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. via Microsoft Teams.

Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience in bypass pumping services and maintain two units of each pump size and type for which pricing is submitted. Five local personnel capable of system installation and operation are required. The scope encompasses equipment and labor for maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and troubleshooting of water and wastewater infrastructure, including treatment facilities, pump stations, and gravity sewers. Services are categorized as Standby Service (setup only), Operational Service (full setup and manned operation), and Emergency Service (rapid response within two hours). Bidders must furnish all equipment, materials, supplies, labor, and technical expertise to install, test, operate, and remove bypass pumping systems on an as-needed basis. Pricing must cover pump sizes ranging from 4-inch to 12-inch and larger, 25 HP to over 250 HP diesel and electric options, accessories, and personnel labor rates (equipment operators, mechanics, laborers, and HDPE fusion technicians) with separate daily, weekly, and monthly rates.

The contract begins February 1, 2027. The County reserves the right to award to up to three lowest responsive and responsible bidders and will assign work based on lowest cost and provider availability; no minimum or maximum work amount is guaranteed. Bidders must submit three references, liability and workers' compensation insurance with A.M. Best ratings of A-7 or higher, E-Verify compliance documentation, and Code of Ethics affidavits. Pricing must remain firm for the initial contract term; percentage increases for renewals may not exceed specified limits. Questions are due October 8, 2026 at 3:00 P.M. to Jenny Coleman at Jenny.Coleman@GwinnettCounty.com. Bid opening occurs at 3:00 P.M. on October 23, 2026 via Microsoft Teams.