IWQ 120260918 Purchase and Installation of Kennels

Gwinnett County is requesting informal written quotes for purchase and installation of a 10×12 double-run kennel unit for K9s at the Sheriff's Office Jail, with quotes due September 24, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. and delivery and installation required by October 23, 2026.

The scope is a single insulated kennel with two separated dog runs, interior kennel areas, insulated fiberglass doors with keyed latches, insulated windows with screens, an insulated feed room, and comprehensive electrical infrastructure. Wall, floor, and ceiling insulation must meet R-15, R-21, and R-30 specifications respectively using Rockwool (or approved equivalent mineral wool); floors require LP Prostruct textured flooring with epoxy coating. The exterior run includes chain-link fencing with plexiglass doors, glass-lined dog boxes, and poly decking. Electrical systems must include GFCI-protected receptacles, LED interior and exterior lighting, and a panel with two 110-volt 20-amp circuits and one 208-volt 60-amp circuit. Installation occurs Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at 2900 (Sheriff's Office location) with ground leveling required prior to installation.

Quotes must include all charges for delivery and installation in the unit price and be submitted typed or in ink via email, fax, or hand delivery to the Purchasing Division. Vendors must provide three references for similar projects, product specifications or cut sheets (with samples available upon request at vendor expense within seven business days), a completed E-Verify affidavit, and a Certification of Non-Collusion. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability ($2,000,000 general aggregate minimum), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), Workers' Compensation at Georgia statutory limits with $500,000 Employers Liability, and Umbrella/Excess Liability with limits based on contract value; all insurers must be authorized in Georgia with A.M. Best rating A-10 or higher. Successful vendors must obtain a Sheriff's Office contractor ID. The County is exempt from federal excise tax and Georgia sales tax; vendors are responsible for all applicable taxes on incorporated materials. Gwinnett County reserves the right to reject any or all quotes, waive technicalities, award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, split awards, or negotiate with the lowest responsive bidder.