Purchase of Glass Beads on an Annual Contract

Gwinnett County, Georgia is requesting competitive quotes for Type I retro-reflective glass beads on an annual contract with two one-year renewal options for the Department of Transportation, with quotes due April 12, 2022. The beads must meet federal specification TT-B-1325-B with refractive index 1.50 and be approved by the Georgia Department of Transportation for use with cold or hot type traffic paints and thermoplastic traffic markings.

The initial order quantity is 40,000 pounds, though the county reserves the right to order a minimum of 20,000 pounds or a maximum of 30,000 pounds at no additional cost for most orders. Beads must be packaged in moisture-resistant, multi-layer 50-pound bags. Delivery is F.O.B. destination to the Department of Transportation Traffic Operations in Lawrenceville, Georgia, with 24 hours notice required before delivery and inside delivery to the specified destination included in pricing.

Pricing must remain firm for the initial contract term; bidders must indicate any percentage increase or decrease for the two optional one-year renewal periods and cannot exceed current Georgia state contract pricing. Unit prices must not exceed two decimal places. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The county reserves the right to reject any or all quotes, waive technicalities, split quotes, and negotiate terms. Defective material will be replaced at no charge.

Questions are due by 10:00 a.m. on March 30, 2022. Bidders must submit three references of similar scope and size, a non-collusion certification, company information, federal tax ID, and evidence of authorization to conduct business. The county reserves the right to terminate for cause with ten days written notice or for convenience with 30 days written notice. Contact Lindsey Gravitt, Purchasing Associate II, at 770-822-7833.