Purchase of Remote Operated Vehicle

Gwinnett County, Georgia Department of Financial Services is soliciting an Informal Written Quote for purchase of a Remote Operated Vehicle for the Department of Water Resources, with final quotes due April 25, 2022 and prequalification required by April 13, 2022 at 10:00 AM.

The scope includes one ROV unit with operator training and associated software. The ROV must meet specific dimensional (325 mm width × 258 mm height × 279 mm length), depth (200 meters), video (4K recording), and tether specifications (100 meters with manual or powered reel). Acceptable manufacturers are Video Ray Pro 4 Plus, Deep Trekker DTG3, or pre-approved equivalents. The water sampler component must be 2500 cubic centimeters (though 1000 cc and 2500 cc are both acceptable). Training consists of a single class with four hours classroom and four hours field training for up to ten students at the Lanier Filter Plant upper reservoir.

Vendors must submit prequalification documentation including ROV specifications and customer references by April 13 at 10:00 AM, with approval notification by April 18. Questions are due April 18 at 3:00 PM directed to Shelley McWhorter, Purchasing Associate III. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder within ninety days of quote opening.

Insurance requirements include statutory workers' compensation, commercial general liability of $500,000 per occurrence, auto liability of $500,000 per occurrence, and umbrella liability of $1,000,000, all with A.M. Best rating of A-5 or higher and naming Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners as additional insured. Contractors must comply with Georgia's Illegal Immigration Reform Enhancements for 2013, requiring E-Verify participation and a notarized Contractor Affidavit and Agreement. The ROV and components become property of the Department of Water Resources upon purchase with no annual usage or software licensing fees. A one-year parts and labor warranty is required. All travel, living, equipment, and shipping expenses must be included in the bid price.