Purchase and Installation of Industrial Washer and Dryers

Location:	Georgia
Posted:	Jul 2, 2026
Due:	Jul 9, 2026
Agency:	Gwinnett County
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	35 - Service & Trade Equipment 72 - Household and Commercial Furnishings and Appliances N - Installation of Equipment
Solicitation No:	BL100-26 INV
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June 17, 2026

INVITATION TO BID

BL100-26

The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners is soliciting competitive sealed bids from qualified service

providers for the Purchase and Installation of Industrial Washer and Dryers for the Sheriff’s Office.

Bids should be typed or submitted in ink and returned in a sealed container marked on the outside with the BL#

and Company Name. Bids will be received until 2:50 P.M. local time on July 6, 2026, at the Gwinnett County

Financial Services - Purchasing Division – 2nd Floor, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046. Any bid

received after this date and time will not be accepted. Bids will be publicly opened and read at 3:00 P.M. The

bid opening will be virtual ONLY. To access the bid opening virtually, visit the following link:

(https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/213940480492693?p=b7T0AlmfqlB27NNhZY) or dial +1 323-676-

6170,,153615972#, and enter Meeting ID 213 940 480 492 693. Passcode: TV6B4uc7. Apparent bid results will

be available the following business day on the website www.gwinnettcounty.com.

A pre-bid conference is scheduled for 10:00 A.M. on June 25th, 2026, at the Gwinnett County Detention Center,

2900 University Pkwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30043. All suppliers are urged to attend. Questions regarding bids

should be directed to Chelsey Ward, Purchasing Associate III, at Chelsey.Ward@GwinnettCounty.com or by calling

770-822-7788, no later than 3:00 P.M. on June 26, 2026. Bids are legal and binding upon the vendor when

submitted.

Successful suppliers will be required to meet insurance requirements. The Insurance Company should be

authorized to do business in Georgia by the Georgia Insurance Department 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 at the

Gwinnett County Justice and Administration Center, 770-822-8165.

The written bid documents supersede any verbal or written prior communications between the parties.

Award will be made to the supplier submitting 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 vendor(s) at its discretion.

Award notification will be posted after award on the County website, www.gwinnettcounty.com and companies

submitting a bid will be notified via email.

We look forward to your bid and appreciate your interest in Gwinnett County.

Chelsey Ward, CPPB

Purchasing Associate III

The following pages should be returned with your bid:

Bid Schedule, Pages 5-6

References, Page 7

E-Verify Form, Page 13

Code of Ethics, Page 14

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I. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Service provider will be delivering in an area where inmates are located. For this reason,

all delivery trucks will be searched.

2. Delivery should be coordinated with the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff’s

Office reserves the right to delay the installation of equipment until all necessary

preparations can be made. All deliveries are to be between the hours of 7:00am and

3:00pm Monday through Friday.

3. Brand names used are to establish a standard of quality and to match existing

equipment. If necessary, a product list and specifications may be requested by

Gwinnett County to determine equivalency. Product details shall be provided upon

request within five (5) calendar days. Failure to provide requested information may

result in rejection of bid. Gwinnett County shall be the sole determinant of acceptability

of all equivalents. Service providers are welcome to submit multiple options, including

mount options. If doing so, options should be submitted as separate bid packages and

clearly marked as Option 1, Option 2, etc.

4. Service provider(s) should provide the number of days needed for delivery and

installation in the space provided on the Bid Schedule. Upon award of the bid, delivery

of equipment to the Sheriff’s Office shall not be more than 90 days. Completion date

may be used in determining award.

5. A warranty that carries a three (3) year minimum guarantee against defective materials

and workmanship from the date of acceptance and includes 100% labor and materials

coverage for at least thirty (30) days. In addition, a 10-year warranty for the frame,

basket, shaft, bearing and seals.

6. The washer and dryer connections must fit within the current footprint and all

washing/drying methods must be maintained. Additionally, the thickness of the

concrete foundation must be checked to accommodate the new industrial washing

machine.

7. Service provider must remove existing equipment and shall be required to provide

documentation (proof) of proper disposal, upon request.

8. Service provider shall properly dispose of any excess materials that are not needed.

9. Service provider shall keep the worksite clean, free of debris, and shall maintain a level

of cleanliness and neatness needed for proper execution of work.

10. Service provider shall follow all manufacturer recommendations for installation of new

equipment. The new equipment shall be fully functional and ready to use at the

conclusion of installation.

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11. Gwinnett County reserves the right to award by line item or to the overall low responsive

and responsible bidder.

12. The bid price shall include all labor, materials, rigging, permits, utility modifications,

startup, testing, commissioning, and all other work necessary to provide a complete

and fully operational installation.

13. Installation, startup, and commissioning shall be performed by personnel authorized by

the equipment manufacturer.

14. Service provider shall provide on-site operational and maintenance training for Sheriff's

Office personnel following installation.

15. Service provider shall identify the authorized local service provider responsible for

warranty and post-warranty support.

16. Any proposed equivalent equipment shall include manufacturer specifications,

dimensions, utility requirements, capacity ratings, warranty information, and control

panel information with the bid submission.

17. Service provider shall verify existing foundation adequacy and provide any required

anchoring, reinforcement, or modifications necessary for proper installation and

operation.

18. All personnel shall comply with Sheriff's Office security requirements, including

identification, tool accountability, escort requirements, vehicle inspections, and

restricted item controls.

19. Service provider shall account for all tools, materials, fasteners, and debris at the

conclusion of each workday.

20. Service provider acknowledges site conditions and confirms proposed equipment is

compatible with existing utilities or has included all required modifications in its price

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II. EXISTING CONDITIONS:

1. All service providers are strongly urged to attend the pre-bid conference. Service

providers shall consider all existing conditions and take accurate measurements to

determine proper equipment placement in the provided space. There are gas and water

connections and air ducts that are already set up. Any device installed will need to fit

in with the current configuration. Additional ductwork is expected with the installation

of the dryers.

2. The existing equipment in place includes the control panel pictured below. For safety

reasons, equipment bid MUST include control panels that function similarly to what is

currently in place to keep the training for equipment usage consistent. Gwinnett County

shall be the sole determinant if equipment bid meets this requirement.

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FAILURE TO RETURN THIS PAGE AS PART OF YOUR BID DOCUMENT MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF BID.

BID SCHEDULE

Delivery will be F.O.B. Destination, freight pre-paid and allowed to: Gwinnett County Detention Center, 2900 University Pkwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30043

LINE

ITEM

QTY

1 EA

3 EA

DESCRIPTION

Purchase and replacement of BRAUN

E400NEPV-3, 400-450LB CAPACITY

480V 3PH, 3-POCKET CYLINDER, or approved

equivalent.

Prison Package for Washers

Purchase and replacement of UniMac Gas Dryer

(UT0170NVN) or approved equivalent, 170 LB

Capacity

Prison Package for Dryers

MFG & NO.

DELIVERY A.R.O.

UNIT PRICE

TOTAL PRICE

BID TOTAL $

State # of calendar days until delivery after notice of award: ___________

State # of calendar days to complete installation. ___________

NOTES:

• Unit Price must include ALL charges, including delivery, proper disposal, and installation.

• Delivery time may be taken into consideration in determining award.

• If quoting an equivalent to the specified item(s), please include specification sheets, including sample image and dimensions.

Service Provider Name

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