IWQ 1-04302026 Lashers and Jacks

Gwinnett County's Department of Financial Services, Purchasing Division, issued an Informal Written Quotation (IWQ 1-04302026) on May 1, 2026, for the procurement of specialized equipment and supplies. The solicitation requests quotations for five Lasher Cable J3 units with chest (Part Number 86080 or approved equivalents) and thirty 1-ton Ratchet Link Chain Hoists featuring 5.5-foot lift capacity, alloy steel chain, 360-degree swiveling forged steel hooks, automatic locking controls, and a 2,000-pound working load limit. All materials must comply with current Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) specifications, with delivery required to 620 Winder Highway, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30045, on an as-soon-as-possible basis with freight prepaid. Quotations must be received by 4:00 p.m. on May 8, 2026, via email to michael.milstein@gwinnettcounty.com, fax to 770-822-8728, or hand delivery to the Purchasing Division at 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor based on evaluation of vendor qualifications, quality of goods, specification conformance, and delivery terms. Vendors must submit pricing on the county's quote schedule with unit and total prices to two decimal places, complete a Certification of Non-Collusion, provide a minimum of three project references of similar size and scope, and submit any deviations from specifications on a separate sheet.

There are no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions noted in this solicitation. Vendors must comply with all applicable federal and state worker verification requirements if the contract value exceeds $2,499.99, and successful vendors must possess a valid Gwinnett County occupation tax certificate if maintaining an office in the unincorporated area or appropriate certificates to do business in Georgia. Vendors currently on the Gwinnett County ineligible source list are prohibited from submitting offers, quotes, bids, or proposals. Gwinnett County is exempt from federal excise tax and Georgia sales tax, with vendors responsible for these taxes on materials. No bid bonds are required for this informal quotation, and no installation services are required. The specific award value or budget range for this procurement is not disclosed in the solicitation documents.