IWQ #1-705128 Burn Building Maintenance

Gwinnett County, Georgia issued Informal Written Quote (IWQ) #1-705128 for burn building maintenance services at the Gwinnett County Fire Training Academy located at 3608 Braselton Highway, Dacula, Georgia. The scope of work encompasses comprehensive maintenance and repair of the burn building structure, including removal and replacement of non-shrink grout and concrete masonry units, replacement of refractory lintels and fire tiles, sealing of exterior concrete masonry units, repair of window latches, anchoring of air grilles, and installation of thermal lining systems. Contractors were required to submit detailed breakdowns of proposed work and pricing, with award to be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on a lump sum fee encompassing all labor, materials, equipment, services, debris disposal, and travel time. A pre-quote conference was scheduled for 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at the Fire Training Academy, with written questions due by 3:00 P.M. on Thursday, September 7, 2023, submitted to Casey Beauston at casey.beauston@gwinnettcounty.com. Quotes were originally due by 3:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, via email, fax, or mail to the Gwinnett County Financial Services Purchasing Division. Qualified contractors were required to provide valid Certificates of Insurance, demonstrate E-Verify participation through a notarized Contractor Affidavit and Agreement, and submit a minimum of three references for similar projects.

Contractors were required to meet comprehensive insurance requirements, including statutory workers' compensation coverage, commercial general liability of $500,000 per occurrence, auto liability of $500,000 per occurrence, and umbrella liability of $1,000,000, with all carriers authorized to conduct business in Georgia and holding an A.M. Best rating of A-5 or higher. The solicitation document contained restrictions prohibiting any person or firm appearing on the Gwinnett County ineligible source list—including those debarred, suspended, or otherwise restricted—from submitting offers or proposals, with submissions from such entities rejected regardless of notification method. However, it should be noted that this procurement opportunity was cancelled in its entirety effective September 7, 2023, prior to the quote submission deadline, and is no longer available for bidding. No specific budget range or award value was disclosed in the solicitation documents. Gwinnett County expressed appreciation for vendor interest while apologizing for any inconvenience caused by the cancellation.