GC DWR Pump Station Maintenance Building Improv.

Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources is requesting sealed bids for pump station maintenance building improvements at its Central Facility in Lawrenceville, Georgia, with bids due August 5, 2022. Contractors must hold a current valid Utility Contractors License.

The scope includes renovation of the existing DWR Pump Station Maintenance building: installation of a new free-standing overhead bridge crane with new foundation; removal and replacement of existing concrete slab and soil with new subgrade and concrete; installation of a new service sink and pressure washer; replacement of all existing light fixtures with LED fixtures; and construction of a new wash down area outside the existing building. The project is structured as a lump sum bid for Part 1 (general renovation work) and unit price items for Part 2 (removal of unsuitable soil, installation of gravel and crusher run base materials, grout application, concrete block installation, insulation, concrete placement, hoses, and metal building panels).

The contract requires 220 consecutive calendar days for substantial completion and 30 calendar days for final completion from the Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages are $1,500 per day for substantial completion delays and $1,000 per day for final completion delays.

The successful contractor must submit a Bid Bond or certified check equal to 5% of the total bid amount and furnish Performance and Payment Bonds each equal to 100% of the contract amount, along with specified insurance coverage. Construction drawings and specifications are available for purchase from Columbia Engineering at $150 for hard copy or $50 for electronic copy.

A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit is scheduled for July 21, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at the pump station, 604 Winder Highway. Questions are due July 27, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. to Brittany Bryant, Purchasing Associate II. The County will award to the lowest qualified bidder and reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Pre-qualification is not required, though contractors may voluntarily apply.