IWQ 128258 Purchase of Steel Risers

Gwinnett County Department of Financial Services, Purchasing Division, on behalf of the Department of Water Resources, issued Informal Written Quotation (IWQ) 128258 for the purchase of steel risers. The procurement seeks quotations for two distinct items: 100 manhole lid risers with 1-inch set screws and 100 manhole lid risers with 2-inch set screws, or approved equivalents. All valves must feature MJ X MJ connections as clarified in Addendum #1, and vendors offering approved equivalents must submit detailed specifications for County determination of compliance. Quotations must be received by April 2, 2026, with delivery required to the Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources Central Facility at 684 Winder Highway, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30054. Questions regarding the quotation must be directed to Jordan Mitchell, Purchasing Associate II, by March 31, 2026. The County will make award to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor based on quality, conformity with specifications, suitability to requirements, and delivery terms. Vendors must provide a minimum of three references for similar projects, certify non-collusion in quote preparation, acknowledge receipt of all applicable addenda, and sign and return both addenda with their bids; pricing must include all charges for supply and delivery on an F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid and Allowed basis, with unit prices stated to two decimal places and delivery timing specified in calendar days.

No set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions limiting eligible respondents are specified in the solicitation documents. However, firms currently on the Gwinnett County ineligible source list, or those debarred or suspended, are prohibited from submitting offers, quotes, bids, or proposals during their ineligibility period. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. The County is exempt from federal excise tax and Georgia sales tax, with vendors responsible for all applicable taxes. Payment will be made within thirty days of receipt of approved invoices, with electronic payment required upon award selection. The solicitation documents do not specify an estimated award value or budget range for this procurement.