Gwinnett Aquatic Center Improvements

Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners is soliciting sealed bids on swimming pool improvements (plaster, tile, and expansion-joint work) at three aquatic facilities under IFB BL006-23, with bids due January 24, 2023 at 2:50 p.m. and a pre-bid conference on January 11, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Lenora Park Pool. Firms on the Gwinnett County ineligible source list are prohibited from submitting. No electronic submissions are accepted; all bids must be submitted in duplicate on or before the firm deadline.

The scope comprises removal and replacement of plaster and pool shell expansion joints at Collins Hill Aquatic Center (Alternate #1) and Mountain Park Aquatic Center (Alternate #2); tile work, stair tile insets, and lap lane tile at both facilities; and perimeter pool deck joints at all three locations (Alternate #3). The base bid covers the same work at Lenora Park Aquatic Center. The county will supply all tile for replacement; contractors provide labor and other materials. Unit pricing for tile removal and replacement is estimated at 500 square feet, with payment based on actual in-place quantities. Contractors must commence work within 10 days of notice to proceed and complete the Lenora Park base bid by April 14, 2023; Collins Hill work between May 4–20; Mountain Park work between September 11–20; and deck joint work by April 14. Liquidated damages of $500 per day apply for delays. Contractors unable to meet stated deadlines must indicate required timeframes, which may factor into award.

Bid bonds equal to 5% of the total bid (including all alternates) are required as either a bid bond or cashier's check payable to the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners. The successful contractor must provide 100% performance and 100% payment bonds, with all bonds and insurance rated A.M. Best A-5 or higher and licensed through the Georgia Secretary of State and Georgia Insurance Department. Award goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Questions are due January 12, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. to Jake Scarpone, Purchasing Associate II. Site visits for Alternates #1 and #2 are scheduled January 18, 2023 between 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. The awarded contractor was United Pool Construction, LLC, with a base bid of $163,000 and alternates totaling $97,238 for a combined contract value of $260,238.