Bypass Pumping Services on an Annual Contract

Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources is soliciting competitive sealed bids for bypass pumping services on an annual contract with four one-year renewal options, with bids due July 10, 2026 at 2:50 p.m. and public opening at 3:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. Work will be procured on an as-needed basis via Work Authorization approvals with no guaranteed minimum or maximum amount.

Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience in bypass pumping services. The awardee must maintain at least two units of each pump size and type for which pricing is submitted and retain a minimum of five local personnel capable of system setup, installation, testing, and operation. Service response requirements are 24 hours for regular calls and 2 hours for emergency calls, with on-site arrival required within 2 hours for emergencies.

The scope covers bypass pumping equipment and labor supporting maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and troubleshooting of water and wastewater infrastructure, including treatment facilities, pump stations, and gravity sewers. The bid schedule requires pricing for standby service, operational service, and emergency service across multiple pump types, generators, piping, hoses, valves, and labor categories.

Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability at $2 million general aggregate, Automobile Liability at $1 million combined single limit, Workers Compensation at Georgia statutory limits, and Umbrella/Excess Liability based on contract value. All insurers must hold an A.M. Best rating of A-7 or higher and be authorized in Georgia. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners must be named as additional insured.

Pricing must remain firm for the initial contract term; renewal-period adjustments are permitted within specified percentage thresholds. The County reserves the right to award the contract to up to three lowest responsive and responsible bidders. Contract performance begins September 20, 2026, or upon notification of award. Bidders must submit an E-Verify affidavit, Code of Ethics disclosure, three project references of similar scope, and acknowledgment of all addenda.