May 26, 2026
INFORMAL WRITTEN QUOTE
IWQ 131820
Gwinnett County is soliciting competitive quotes from qualified contractors for the Gwinnett County Public Library
– Duluth Branch Parking Lot Improvements Project for the Department of Support Services.
Quotes should be typed or submitted in ink and returned to the Attention of Jake Scarpone, Purchasing Associate
III. Quotes should be received by 3:00 P.M. on June 12, 2026 by email to Jake.Scarpone@GwinnettCounty.com or
sent to the Gwinnett County Financial Services - Purchasing Division – 2nd Floor – Financial Services, 75 Langley
Drive, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046.
A pre-quote conference is scheduled for June 4, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. at the Gwinnett County Public Library – Duluth
Branch located at 3180 Main Street, Duluth, GA 30096. All interested contractors are urged to attend. Questions
regarding quotes should be directed to Jake Scarpone, Purchasing Associate III at
Jake.Scarpone@GwinnettCounty.com or by calling 770-822-8722 no later than 3:00 P.M. on June 5, 2026. Quotes
are legal and binding upon the bidder when submitted. The written Quote documents supersede any verbal or
written prior communications between the parties.
Successful awarded vendor will be required to meet insurance requirements. Insurance Company must be
authorized to do business in Georgia by The Georgia Insurance Department, listed in the Department of 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-7 or higher.
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 contractor submitting the lowest responsive and responsible quote. Gwinnett County
reserves the right to reject any or all quotes, to waive technicalities, and to make an award deemed in its best
interest. Quotes 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.
We look forward to your quote and appreciate your interest in Gwinnett County.
Jake Scarpone, CPPB
Purchasing Associate III
The following pages should be returned with your quote:
Quote Schedule, Page 4
References, Page 5
Subcontractor List, Page 6
E-Verify, Page 7
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SPECIFICATIONS
GWINNETT COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY – DULUTH BRANCH PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
The Gwinnett County Department of Support Services is soliciting quotes from qualified contractors for
parking lot improvements at the Gwinnett County Library – Duluth Branch, located at 3180 Main Street,
Duluth, GA 30096.
The awarded contractor is expected to substantially complete the work by August 1, 2026.
II. SPECIFICATIONS & SCOPE OF WORK
1. All specifications are listed in the attached construction documents, titled GWINNETT PUBLIC
LIBRARY- DULUTH BRANCH PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS, which include:
• C-2.0 – SITE PLAN
2. The SCOPE OF WORK includes:
• The scope for this project includes asphalt surface improvements through crackfilling, sealing,
and restriping using premium striping paint.
• Any wheel stops, signs, and posts affected by construction must be securely reinstalled.
3. Implementation
The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to complete the
work as described in the Scope of Work, Specifications, and General Requirements. Work will be
considered completed when the County Representative has determined that all requirements of the
project scope have been met. The contractor should attend a scheduled pre-bid meeting to inspect
existing conditions. The contractor shall be responsible for verification of conditions necessary to
properly execute the work. The contractor shall comply with all manufacturer recommendations and
specifications. The contractor shall haul away all trash, debris, and sediment collected in the scope of
work. The contractor will be required to work under the supervision of and comply with directions of
the County representative. This facility is always operational and must remain accessible to and
personnel. All emergency egress points must remain clear and unblocked. Other work may take place
at the facility concurrently.
All work must comply with the intent of the Construction Documents. The contractor will continuously
monitor the quality of both work and materials and address all concerns and correct issues
communicated by the County Representative for each phase of work before moving on to the next
phase. The contractor must have a final proposed plan ready for the preconstruction meeting which
must be approved by the County Representative. Phasing for striping may be different from or additional
to phasing for asphalt work. All existing striping must be completely covered and not be visible once the
sealcoat is completed. Striping will be solid, not semi-transparent, not wavy, with crisp and clear edges
and no overspray. The Contractor will be responsible for securing the parking lot from vehicle traffic
until striping is dry. Wheel stops, signs, and posts will be securely installed, with all bolts, rods, and other
fasteners per manufacturer recommendations, correctly positioned and oriented as intended for proper
function, and without damaging surrounding surfaces.
4. Scheduling of Work
The Contractor will email a proposed schedule to the County Representative and will provide notice of
delays as early as possible. Delays in scheduling may be approved due to inclement weather. It is
anticipated that all work will be completed during normal daytime working hours on consecutive days,
with some downtime possibly required to move vehicles from side of the parking lot to the other between
phases. The Contractor is expected to substantially complete the work by August 1, 2026.
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5. Protection, Cleaning and Restoration of Project Site
The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions and implement measures as applicable to protect
building fixtures and finishes in the immediate project area or affected by the project work. The
contractor also shall protect surfaces exterior to the building such as walkways, lawns, shrubs, and
trees. The contractor shall be responsible for placing all barriers, protective screening and/or signage
needed to caution or protect non-contractor personnel in the work area and adjacent spaces.
The contractor shall not dispose of volatile waste such as paints, cleaners, or solvents in storm or
sanitary drains, on pavement, or in gutters on the project site. The contractor shall not handle or dispose
of waste materials, cleaning compounds, paints, solvents, or other chemicals in a manner that will
adversely affect building occupants or that will contaminate soil or be harmful to plant life on the project
site.
The contractor shall keep the worksite clean and free of debris. Trash shall be removed from the site
daily. The contractor shall always maintain a level of cleanliness and neatness needed for proper
execution of the work. Tools and other equipment must be properly stored and secured. The contractor
will secure all facility entrances at the end of each workday as indicated during the preconstruction
meeting. The contractor shall keep finished work clean and shall protect it from damage.
When the work is complete, the contractor shall clean the project site in all areas disturbed by
construction, of rubbish, waste material and litter; remove all tools, construction equipment and surplus
materials from the project site; and remove temporary protection and facilities installed during
construction. Except as otherwise provided herein, all surfaces and/or finishes damaged by
construction shall be patched, repaired, or restored to match the surrounding areas.
6. Safety Precautions and Requirements
The contractor shall take precautions to prevent fires and to facilitate fire-fighting operations. The
contractor shall store flammable materials in non-combustible containers and away from fire sources,
shall remove flammable waste promptly and regularly, and shall carefully supervise operation of
potential fire sources, such as cutting and welding.
The contractor shall take precautions to prevent accidents due to physical hazards and shall provide
barricades and signs to protect the contractor’s personnel and the public from hazards and to inform
them thereof. Barricades and signage shall comply with all safety regulations.
The contractor shall provide and require use of safety equipment, clothing, and accessories as required
by construction activity and applicable safety regulations.
7. Insurance
The contractor shall obtain, maintain, and furnish the County with certificates of insurance covering the
duration of the project period. The insurance must include the terms and coverage provided for the
Vendor Insurance Requirements of these quote documents.
8. General Warranty
The contractor shall warrant against any defects in labor and materials for a minimum of 1 year from
completion of installation. The contractor shall respond to warranty calls within 48 hours and take
immediate action to repair or replace defective or malfunctioning parts within 7 days of notice.
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FAILURE TO RETURN THIS PAGE AS PART OF YOUR QUOTE MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF QUOTE
QUOTE SCHEDULE
ITEM#
DESCRIPTION
TOTAL PRICE
1.
LUMP SUM FEE FOR GWINNETT COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY – DULUTH BRANCH
PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, PER ABOVE SPECIFICATIONS
$
NOTES:
1. Lump Sum Fee must include all costs associated with this request including, but not limited to, labor, materials, disposal and travel time.
Certification of Non-Collusion in Quote Preparation
Signature
Date
In compliance with the attached specifications, the undersigned offers and agrees, within ninety (90) days of the date of quote opening, to furnish any or all of the
items upon which prices are quoted, at the price set opposite each item, delivered to the designated point(s) within the time specified in the quote schedule.
Legal Business Name
Address
Does your company currently have a location within Gwinnett County? Yes No
Representative Signature
Printed Name
Telephone Number
Fax Number
Email Address
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REFERENCES
Gwinnett County requests a minimum of three (3) references from within the last five (5) years
where work of a similar size and scope has been completed.
Note: References should be customized for each project, rather than submitting the same set of
references for every project bid. The references listed should be of similar size and scope of the
project being bid on. Do not submit a project list in lieu of this form.
1. Company Name
Brief Description of Project
Completion Date
Contract Amount $
Start Date
Contact Person
Telephone
E-Mail Address
2. Company Name
Brief Description of Project
Completion Date
Contract Amount $
Start Date
Contact Person
Telephone
E-Mail Address
3. Company Name
Brief Description of Project
Completion Date
Contract Amount $
Start Date
Contact Person
Telephone
E-Mail Address
Company Name
This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.