Maintenance and Repair of Radio Towers for 800MHz

Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners is requesting bids for maintenance and repair of radio towers supporting an 800MHz radio system under BL112-21, with the revised bid deadline of October 28, 2021 at 2:50 p.m. and public opening at 3:00 p.m. Firms on the Gwinnett County ineligible source list are ineligible. Questions are due October 15, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.

The scope covers maintenance, repairs, and condition assessments on ten radio tower sites throughout Gwinnett County ranging from 200 feet to 800 feet in height, including both guyed and self-supporting structures. Work includes tower painting when requested, before-and-after color photographs, written condition reports, and a five-year warranty on materials and workmanship. Personnel must hold Comtrain certification or equivalent with a minimum of five years of experience and comply with FCC, FAA, OSHA, and applicable building-code standards. A.M. Best insurance rating of A-5 or higher is mandatory.

Pricing is structured on unit-cost basis with three hourly rate categories: normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday), after-hours repairs, and maintenance work, with estimated annual quantities of 120, 40, and 80 hours respectively. Bidders must provide a percentage markup for supplies and equipment not to exceed 15 percent. Firm pricing is required for the initial contract term, with optional percentage increases or decreases available for renewal periods. Emergency service-affecting issues require onsite response within 24 hours unless otherwise agreed in writing; non-emergency service requires response within 72 hours.

The contract begins November 2, 2021 or upon award and includes four one-year renewal options. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bids must be typed or submitted in ink in a sealed container marked with the BL number and company name and submitted in duplicate to the Gwinnett County Purchasing Office at 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046. Electronic submittals are not accepted. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of Addendum #2 on Page 4 of the bid document.