Duncan Creek Synthetic Turf Replacement

Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners is requesting bids on synthetic turf replacement at Duncan Creek multi-purpose field, with bids due November 2, 2021 at 2:50 p.m. and a pre-bid conference on October 13 at Duncan Creek Park Football Field. Bids must be submitted in sealed duplicate form to the Gwinnett County Purchasing Division, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, Georgia. Firms on the Gwinnett County ineligible source list are prohibited from submitting.

The scope includes replacement of synthetic turf at Duncan Creek with optional alternates for a new waterline, new goal system, and turf system upgrades. Technical specifications are detailed in specifications section 32 97 20, with contractors required to field-verify the existing FieldTurf product and 100% rubber infill. Permeability testing may be performed by a licensed third-party testing agency or geotechnical engineer. Mockups for stone swale assembly, seat wall, and entry/plaza concrete are not required. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

All contractors must submit a bid bond, certified check, or cashier's check equal to 5% of the total bid amount. The successful contractor must obtain insurance and submit both a 100% performance bond and a 100% payment bond; all bonding and insurance companies require A.M. Best rating of A-5 or higher and proper licensing through the Georgia Secretary of State and Georgia Insurance Department. Complete plans and documents are available at no cost as a PDF from Breedlove Land Planning.

Questions must be directed to Jake Scarpone, Purchasing Associate II, no later than October 15, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. Bids will be publicly opened and read at 3:00 p.m. on November 2, with apparent results available the following business day on the county website. Four addenda have been issued; Addendum #3 (October 22) clarified that Sheet C-302 should be disregarded and provided technical guidance on turf specifications and testing protocols. The county reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive technicalities, split bids, or negotiate terms with the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.