IWQ 128859, Pipe Fittings

Gwinnett County Department of Financial Services, Purchasing Division, issued Informal Written Quotation (IWQ) 128859 on behalf of the Department of Water Resources to procure ductile iron pipe nipples with polyethylene (PE) DIP coating in four line items of varying sizes: four units of 3-inch nipples, two units of 4-inch nipples, two units of 6-inch nipples, and two units of 8-inch nipples, all featuring flange connections and 3-foot lengths. All items must comply with ANSI and AWWA manufacturing standards, with samples available upon request at the vendor's expense within five business days. Quotes are due by April 23, 2026, and delivery must be made to the Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources Central Facility at 684 Winder Highway, Lawrenceville, Georgia, Monday through Friday between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor based on unit pricing that includes all charges, delivery, and stated delivery terms. Required qualifications include submission of a certification of non-collusion, a minimum of three business references of similar scope and size, proof of a valid Gwinnett County occupation tax certificate (or applicable out-of-state/out-of-county equivalents), and compliance with Georgia's worker verification requirements for labor contracts exceeding $2,499.99.

Vendors currently listed on the Gwinnett County ineligible source list are prohibited from submitting offers, quotes, bids, or proposals during the period of their debarment, suspension, or placement on the list. No specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, or other designated classifications are identified in the solicitation documentation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in the available materials. Gwinnett County is exempt from federal excise tax and Georgia sales tax on direct purchases; however, vendors remain responsible for applicable taxes on materials and labor. Electronic payment is required upon award, with options for virtual credit card or direct deposit. No bid bond, performance bond, or payment bond is required for this informal quotation. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents.