IWQ 032026, Purchase and Installation of Blinds

Gwinnett County, Georgia, on behalf of the Department of Water Resources, is soliciting competitive informal written quotes for the purchase and installation of aluminum blinds at the Department's Central Facility located at 684 Winder Highway, Lawrenceville, Georgia. The scope of work encompasses the procurement and installation of 61 aluminum 1-inch cordless lift blinds in Seashell 376 color with glossy finish and wand-tilt left operation, consisting of 30 units measuring 5 feet by 6 feet, 12 units measuring 2 inches by 8 feet, 12 units measuring 2 feet by 6 feet, 5 units measuring 3 feet by 6 feet, and 2 units measuring 1 foot by 6 feet. All unit prices must be inclusive of supply, removal of existing blinds, disposal, installation, and delivery costs delivered FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid, to the facility in Buford, Georgia. The installation work must be coordinated with Department staff and completed between 8:00 A.M. and 10:00 P.M., with weekend availability available by coordination. A pre-quote conference is scheduled for Friday, May 8, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. at the Central Facility, with all contractors urged to attend. Written quotes must be received by 5:00 P.M. on Friday, May 15, 2026, either via email to Anna.West@GwinnettCounty.com or mailed to the Gwinnett County Financial Services Purchasing Division, with the deadline for submitting questions set for Monday, May 11, 2026. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible quote, with Gwinnett County reserving the right to reject any or all quotes, waive technicalities, split awards, or negotiate terms.

Contractors submitting quotes for service contracts exceeding $2,499.99 must provide an original signed, notarized Contractor Affidavit and Agreement verifying compliance with the Georgia Illegal Immigration Reform Enhancements for 2013 and federal work authorization verification requirements. All contractors must meet specified insurance requirements, including Commercial General Liability with a minimum $2,000,000 general aggregate limit, Automobile Liability with $1,000,000 combined single limit, Workers Compensation at Georgia statutory limits, and Umbrella/Excess Liability coverage. All insurance providers must be authorized to do business in Georgia and maintain an A.M. Best rating of A-7 or higher. Contractors currently on the Gwinnett County ineligible source list are prohibited from submitting offers or quotes, and any submittals from such firms will not be considered. No set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in this solicitation, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified. The specific budget range or award value for this procurement is not disclosed in the available solicitation documents.