Purchase of Swimming Pool Chemicals on a Six-Month

Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners is requesting bids on swimming pool chemicals for a six-month contract serving the Department of Community Services, with bids due October 13, 2022 at 2:50 p.m. local time at the Purchasing Division in Lawrenceville, Georgia.

The scope includes thirteen line items: algaecide, calcium chloride flakes, cyanuric acid, muriatic acid, sodium bicarbonate, granular calcium hypochlorite, flocking agents, non-chlorine shock, sodium thiosulfate, defoamer/antifoam, sodium percarbonate, perlite filter media, and sodium bisulfate. Quantities are estimates only and will vary seasonally, with heaviest usage from Memorial Day to Labor Day. All deliveries must occur within forty-eight hours of order placement to eleven pool and facility locations throughout Gwinnett County. The awardee is responsible for unloading and spill cleanup. All quoted items must include lift gate unloading equipment and pallet jacks, with delivery, hazardous material fees, and equipment costs included in product pricing. Deliveries are FOB Destination, Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

The contract begins October 25, 2022 or upon notification of award, with pricing firm for the initial six-month term and four optional six-month renewal periods. Standard 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 with Gwinnett County named as additional insured. Material Safety Data Sheets must accompany bids; samples may be requested at no charge. The County reserves the right to collect and analyze samples upon delivery to verify specification compliance, with non-conforming shipments rejected at vendor cost.

Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bids must be submitted in duplicate and include the bid schedule, references, Code of Ethics Affidavit, and Contractor Affidavit and Agreement. Questions are due October 5, 2022 to Jake Scarpone, Purchasing Associate II, at jake.scarpone@gwinnettcounty.com or 770-822-8722. Firms on the Gwinnett County ineligible source list are barred from submission.