BL096-26, Gwinnett County Correctional Institution Kitchen HVAC Modification Project

July 8, 2026
NOTICE OF BID
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Gwinnett County Correctional Institution Kitchen HVAC Modification Project
The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners is soliciting competitive sealed bids from qualified
contractors for the Gwinnett County Correctional Institution Kitchen HVAC Modification Project. Sealed
bids will be received by the Gwinnett County Purchasing Division, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, Georgia
30046 until 2:50 P.M. local time on August 12, 2026and then publicly opened and read aloud at 3:00 P.M.
The bid opening will be held VIRTUALLY ONLY. To access the bid opening, use the following link
(https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/267939825554619?p=m2lP8JKqy4vYc8cTI7) and use Meeting ID 267
939 825 554 619 and Passcode jm6Yf9jM. Any bid received after 2:50 P.M. will not be accepted. Bid
envelope should be marked on the outside with Bid Number, name of Bidder, date and time of opening. One
unbound original and two (2) copies should be submitted.
The scope of this project includes, but is not limited to, phased replacement of HVAC systems serving the
kitchen area at the Gwinnett County Correctional Institution. Work includes selective demolition of existing
HVAC equipment and installation of new rooftop units, air distribution systems, controls, natural gas piping
modifications, and associated mechanical electrical components. The Work includes testing, balancing,
commissioning, and coordinationwith existing building systems. Construction shall be phased to maintain
facility operations and comply with all applicable codes and Owner requirements.
When applicable, the County shall obtain all rights of way and easements required for the project unless
otherwise specified.
Bidding Documents are available for viewing at:
Gwinnett County Purchasing Division Raymond Global
75 Langley Drive, 2ndFloor 1035 Green St.
Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046 Conyers, GA 30043
Attn: Jake Scarpone, CPPB Attn: Ken Carter
Jake.Scarpone@GwinnettCounty.com Ken.Carter@Raymond.Global
NOTICE OF BID
Bidding documents may be obtained from Raymond Globball at thhe abbove addddress ffor a ddiigiitall copy. OOnly
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complete sets will be issued.
A pre-bid conference is scheduled for 10:00 A.M. on July 22, 2026 at the Gwinnett County Correctional
Institution, 750 Hi Hope Rd., Lawrenceville, GA 30043. All bidders are strongly urged to attend.
Questions regarding bids should be submitted to Jake Scarpone, CPPB, Purchasing Associate III, via email
Jake.Scarpone@GwinnettCounty.comno later than 3:00 P.M. local time, July 28, 2026. Bids are legal and
binding upon the bidder when submitted.
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Gwinnett County Correctional Institution Kitchen HVAC Modification Project
BID DUE DATE: August 12, 2026
Bid Number: BL096-26
June 30, 2026
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.
No Bidder may withdraw his Bid within sixty (60) days after the actual date of the opening thereof.
Bidder agrees to complete the Contract awarded within the "allowable calendar days for
completion" from the date of the "Notice to Proceed" and further agrees that the Owner may retain
from the monies which may become due the amount of $100 per day for each and every day that
the completion of the work may be delayed.
Where Gwinnett County provides forms for bid or bond submissions, they should be submitted on
forms provided by Gwinnett County. A five percent (5%) bid bond must be submitted with the bid.
Successful contractor will be required to provide a one hundred percent (100%) payment and one
hundred percent (100%) performance bond as well as an insurance certificate fulfilling
requirements as stated in the bid documents. Surety and insurance companies must have an AM
Best rating of A-8 or greater, be listed in the Federal Registry of Companies holding Certificate of
Authority and acceptable sureties on Federal Bonds, be licensed by the Georgia Insurance
Department and the Georgia Secretary of State to do business in the State of Georgia.
All bonds must 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.
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.
Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bid. Gwinnett County reserves the
right to reject any or all bids to waive technicalities, and to make an award deemed in its best
interest. Bids may be split or awarded in entirety. Gwinnett County reserves the option to negotiate
terms, conditions and pricing with the lowest responsive, responsible bidder(s) at its discretion.
GWINNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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