Renovation of a mixed-use development in Buford, Georgia. Completed plans call for the renovation of a laboratory facility.

As of April 13, 2023, this project has not yet been awarded. A timeline for award has not yet been established. At Shoal Creek Filter Plant, six new sample lines and four new sample pumps will be installed. Modifications to the Operations Laboratory sink are included in addition to associated electrical equipment needed for sampling modifications. A new piping trench will be installed from the High Service Pump Station to the Filter/Operations Building. Two chlorine analyzers will be repurposed in the Operations Laboratory. One pH probe will be demolished in the Operations Laboratory. Two new pH probes will be installed in the High Service Pump Station. One existing chlorine analyzer will be repurposed in the High Service Pump Station. Sample lines will be routed from the High Service Pump Station to the Operations Laboratory located in the Filter Building using a chemical trench. Waste sample lines will be installed from the Filter Building to the Backwash Airgap Structure via direct bury. Gwinnett County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to its programs or activities. Any requests for reasonable accommodations required by individuals to fully participate in any open meeting, program or activity of Gwinnett County Government should be directed to the ADA Coordinator, Gwinnett County Justice and Administration Center, 770-822-8165., Gwinnett County Justice and Administration Center, 770-822-8165 During the on-site pre-bid conference, Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) shall be worn. PPE includes but is not limited to ANSI Class 2 or 3 safety vests, Class E hard hats, ANSI approved eye protection, safety toe boots and hearing protection where required. Bring your own PPE. (NOTE: PPE is not required inside the administrative building) Questions regarding bids should be submitted to Brittany Bryant, Purchasing Associate II at fax 770-822-8728, or email Brittany.Bryant@gwinnettcounty.com no later than 3:00 p.m. local time, March 08, 2023. Bids are legal and binding upon the bidder when submitted. All Bidders are required to submit a Bid Bond, or a certified check made payable to the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total amount bid. The Bid Bond or certified check must be enclosed in the envelope with the sealed bid. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a contract Performance Bond and Payment Bond, each in the sum of 100% of the total amount bid and provide insurance coverage as required by the contract documents. Bonding Company should be licensed to do business in Georgia, licensed to do business by the Georgia Secretary of State, authorized to do business in Georgia by the Georgia Insurance Department, listed in the Department of the Treasury's Publication of Companies Holding Certificates of Authority as Acceptable Surety on Federal Bonds and as Acceptable Reinsuring Companies and must have an A.M. Best rating of A-VI or higher. All bonds should be submitted on forms provided by Gwinnett County and agencies providing bonds and insurance should provide proof that they meet the criteria outlined in the bid and contract documents. Bidder agrees to complete the Contract awarded within the "allowable calendar days for completion" from the date of the "Notice to Proceed" and he further agrees that the Owner may retain from the monies which may become due the amount of $1,400.00 (Substantial) / $900.00 (Final) for each and every day that the completion of the work may be delayed. Bids in the case of Corporations not chartered in Georgia, must be accompanied by proper certification stating that said Corporation is authorized to do business in the State of Georgia. The County will award the Contract to the lowest "qualified" bidder, subject with the Owner's right to reject any or all bids, to waive technicalities, and to make an award deemed in its best interests. With limited response, Gwinnett County reserves the right to extend the solicitation opening date as appropriate in order to assure a competitive procurement process.