Inspect. , Maint. & Repair of Boilers & Water Heat

Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners is requesting sealed bids for inspection, maintenance, and repair services on boilers and water heaters at various county facilities under IFB BL022-22, with bids due February 8, 2022 at 2:50 p.m. local time and questions due February 1, 2022.

The scope encompasses semi-annual inspections (January and July) at fixed rates per location across parks, aquatic centers, administrative buildings, and specialized facilities, plus repair services on a time-and-material basis. Service performance must meet a two-hour call response requirement, 24-hour on-site response, and 48-hour service completion. Compensation is structured in two sections: Section A covers semi-annual inspections at fixed rates per location listed on the bid schedule, and Section B provides repair services compensation based on hourly labor rates for normal business hours, emergency/after-hours work, and holiday work, plus actual parts costs with a markup not to exceed 10 percent. All parts and labor carry a minimum one-year warranty. The contractor must bear full responsibility for proper disposal of old parts per EPA regulations and cleanup of work sites.

Contractors must hold State of Georgia Department of Labor certification and maintain a minimum three-year track record with professional references demonstrating successful boiler and water heater service experience. Insurance requirements include workers' compensation, general liability, auto liability, and umbrella coverage with Gwinnett County named as an additional insured and A.M. Best ratings of A-5 or higher.

The contract term begins April 1, 2022, with an initial one-year term and four optional one-year renewal periods. Pricing must remain firm for the initial contract term; renewal increases or decreases must be specified in the bid submission. Addendum 1 clarifies the bid schedule structure regarding inspection frequency. Bids must be submitted in sealed containers; public opening occurs at 3:00 p.m. on the due date.