Provision of Pressure Washing Services on an Annual Contract

Location:	Georgia
Posted:	Aug 3, 2026
Due:	Aug 20, 2026
Agency:	Gwinnett County
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	S - Utilities and Training Services
Solicitation No:	BL070-26 INV
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July 29, 2026

INVITATION TO BID

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

for the Provision of Pressure Washing Services on an Annual Contract for various Gwinnett County Departments.

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 August 20, 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. The bid opening will be virtual ONLY. To access the bid

opening virtually, visit the following link:

https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/274555482850159?p=q6DbfZEgfNaNf90vmn or dial +1 323-676-6170 and

enter Conference ID 503 965 813 # Apparent bid results will be available the following business day on our website

www.gwinnettcounty.com.

A pre-bid conference is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 6, 2026, inside Conference Room 105 located

at the Innovation Square, 446 West Crogan Street, Lawrenceville, GA 30046. All bidders are strongly urged to attend.

Questions regarding bids should be directed to Savannah Anderson, Purchasing Associate II, at

Savannah.Anderson@GwinnettCounty.com or by calling 770-822-8736, no later than Friday, August 7, 2026. Bids

are legal and binding upon the vendor when submitted. All bids should be submitted in duplicate.

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 contractor(s) 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.

Savannah Anderson

Purchasing Associate II

The following pages should be returned in duplicate as your bid:

Bid Schedule, Page 17-20

References, Page 21

List of Subcontractors, Page 22

Code of Ethics, Page 28

E-Verify, Page 29

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A. Statement of Work

The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners intends to obtain the services of qualified

service provider(s) to provide cleaning and pressure washing services on an as needed

basis. Award will be made to the service provider(s) submitting the lowest responsive and

responsible bid. This bid contains three sections. Section A is Pressure Washing, Section

B is Clean and Seal, and Section C is Sculpture Maintenance. Bidders can bid on one or

multiple sections. The County intends to award per section but reserves the right to make

an award deemed in the best interest of the County.

Service provider shall furnish all insurance, transportation, materials, equipment, supplies,

pumps, piping and hoses, parts, services, tools, supervision, labor, and all things necessary

to provide cleaning and pressure washing services to Gwinnett County on an on-call basis

in accordance with the attached Specifications. The actual volume of work performed is

not guaranteed and subject to change.

Services may be required at any County location. Regardless of the location, it is the service

provider’s responsibility to determine the equipment needed, furnish the labor, equipment,

and materials for completing the work, and clean-up the site. Gwinnett County will furnish

the water required for the work; however, some locations may require the service provider

to provide a water tank, fill it up at another facilities, and transport it to the required location.

The service provider is responsible for providing the necessary labor, materials, and

equipment to transport the water from its source to the area of work.

Proposed cleaning and pressure washing services shall be written out and presented as

a detailed Work Order prior to the start of the work. All costs, assumptions, and

exclusions shall be included in the Work Order form and involve the use of the specific

identified materials, labor, and equipment actually used to complete the cleaning and

pressure washing service.

Work shall be performed on a not to exceed lump sum cost based on labor and equipment

rates as noted in the Bid Schedule and in accordance with the following minimum

specifications.

B. General Requirements

This submission will assist Gwinnett County in selecting service provider(s) to provide

cleaning and pressure washing services for various facilities throughout the County

including concrete and steel tanks; brick, masonry, and concrete buildings; sidewalks and

driveways; and any other structures or surfaces deemed necessary by the County.

Gwinnett County needs sufficient information to determine the selected service provider has

the necessary equipment, experience, and qualifications necessary to complete the

anticipated work in a professional manner, without risk of damage to the structures/surfaces

to be cleaned.

Proposed bid prices in the Bid Schedule will cover all labor, equipment, tools, chemicals,

materials, and accessories required to complete the services proposed under this contract.

The full cost of bid preparation is to be borne by the bidding service provider.

Gwinnett County normal business hours are Monday – Friday 7:00AM to 4:00PM. This may

vary by location. Locations will be given at the time service is requested.

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I. Qualifications

If requested, the service provider will be required to submit satisfactory evidence that

the service provider has a practical knowledge of the particular service bid, and that the

service provider has the necessary personnel, equipment, experience and financial

resources to provide the services requested. At a minimum, the service provider shall

meet the following requirements:

1. Proven ability to provide pressure washing on structures up to 40 feet tall or

within a structure that is up to 40 feet deep.

2. Own and maintain pressure washing equipment capable of:

a. providing washing pressures between 2,000 psi and 4,500 psi

b. providing hot or cold water pressure washing

c. being used with chemical (detergents, bleach, etc.) feeding equipment

d. being used with abrasive media feeding equipment

II. Availability of Equipment and Personnel

Upon request, provide the following information:

1. Provide a list of company owned equipment that will be utilized for this contract.

2. Identify the number of experienced personnel available within the metropolitan

Atlanta area who will provide service under this contract.

3. Identify the individual who will be responsible for field operations during pressure

washing service. A supervisor/manager must be available at all times, either on-

site or via phone, while work is being performed.

C. Minimum Specifications for Cleaning and Pressure Washing Services

1. GENERAL CONDITIONS:

1.1. Work Schedule:

a. Service provider shall coordinate all work with the appropriate County personnel so that

a facility’s functionality is not adversely impacted. Work shall not interfere with the

receiving of critical shipments of operating materials and supplies nor hinder the day-

to-day operation of the facility.

b. Schedules may vary between locations. Service provider will be required to contact the

appropriate personnel responsible for the structure being serviced to determine the

schedule.

c. SPECIAL NOTIFICATIONS: Service provider shall notify appropriate division contact to

obtain permission to begin work and shall not take any operating equipment out of

service. Work shall be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance when possible. Note that

Gwinnett County service demands shall dictate work schedules.

1.2. Site Conditions:

a. Service provider shall be responsible for obeying each facility’s policies regarding

use of parking spaces.

b. Service provider shall be responsible for maintaining a hazard-free work area. All tools,

equipment, materials, apparatus, supplies and parts shall be neatly stored in a

designated area near the work site in full compliance with Occupational Safety and

Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.

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c. Service provider shall only work and set-up equipment within the area designated by

the County. Full access to the existing facilities must be maintained at all times, unless

directed otherwise on a specific assignment.

d. Service provider may have limited use of 120-volt single phase, 208-volt 3-phase or 230-

volt 3-phase electric power, where available.

e. Service provider shall provide the necessary materials and equipment to obtain and

transport water provided by Gwinnett County from the County’s source to the area of

work.

f. Service provider shall be responsible for providing toilet facilities and fresh drinking water

for service provider staff at remote sites where such facilities are not available.

1.3. Bid Pricing

The prices offered in the Bid Schedule shall be based on the following descriptions:

a. Cold Water Pressure Washing Area Basis

Measurement – Measurement shall be based on the actual number of square feet of

flat surfaces, fences and walls, or building or structure surface area, respectively,

cleaned via pressure washing.

Payment – The unit price bid under this pay item shall include furnishing all labor,

materials and equipment to provide pressure washing of structures and surface using

cold water including fuel, ladders and scaffolding, protection of adjacent surfaces not to

be cleaned, barricades, warning signs, run-off and pollution control, property protection

measures, cleanup, and all related appurtenances for satisfactory completion of the work.

b. Hot Water Pressure Washing Area Basis

Measurement – Measurement shall be based on the actual number of square feet of

flat surfaces, fences and walls, or building or structure surface area, respectively,

cleaned via pressure washing.

Payment – The unit price bid under this pay item shall include furnishing all labor,

materials, and equipment to provide pressure washing of structures and surface using

hot water including fuel, ladders and scaffolding, protection of adjacent surfaces not

to be cleaned, barricades, warning signs, run-off and pollution control, property

protection measures, cleanup, and all related appurtenances for satisfactory

completion of the work.

c. Chemical Cleaning Accessories

Measurement – Measurement shall be based on the actual number of gallons of

cleaning solution used to complete the work.

Payment – The unit price bid under this pay item shall include furnishing all labor,

materials, and equipment to provide chemical cleaning solutions for the pressure

washing activities including chemical feed equipment and containment equipment for

chemicals which pose an environmental risk.

d. Abrasive Cleaning Accessories

Measurement – Measurement shall be based on the actual number of pounds of

abrasive cleaning materials used to complete the work.

Payment – The unit price bid under this pay item shall include furnishing all labor,

materials, and equipment to provide abrasive cleaning materials for the pressure

washing activities including abrasive media feeding equipment and cleanup of media

upon completion of work.

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e. Subcontracting

Subcontracting for portions of the work will be allowed in the performance of

maintenance or repairs covered under this contract but only with the express written

permission of Gwinnett County. Service provider shall be capable of executing a

majority of the requirements of this contract with “in-house” staff and without the

exclusive use of sub-service providers. The unauthorized use of sub service providers

can result in cancellation of the contract.The service provider should submit to the

County for review, a list of the firms subcontracting under this contract.

f. Power Man Lift Equipment

Measurement – Measurement shall be based on the actual number of hours a powered

man lift is used to complete the work.

Payment – The unit price bid under this pay item shall include furnishing all labor,

materials, and equipment to provide power man lifting equipment for access to tall

structures including transportation and delivery, additional personnel for operation,

wheel mats for protection of surfaces driven over, and all safety equipment.

g. Clean and Seal Projects

This invitation shall be used to support capital maintenance projects. Gwinnett County

performs these at regular intervals across the building portfolio. In addition to pressure

washing services, the service provider shall provide building sealing and caulking

services as part of the County’s scheduled exterior maintenance program. Sealing and

caulking shall include the preparation and sealing of masonry, concrete, stucco, joints,

penetrations, windows, control joints, and other designated building envelope elements.

These services are considered routine, planned maintenance, and shall be performed in

accordance with manufacturer specifications and industry’s best practices. The service

provider shall furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete these

services. Sealing and caulking will be performed with pressure washing projects at the

request of Gwinnett County. The service provider shall follow and be held up to the

standards outlined in the checklist in Section 4.3. Clean and Seal Checklist.

h. Painting in Support of Clean and Seal Projects

The service provider may perform minor, incidental painting only when such painting is

directly required to complete, restore, or finish surfaces associated with Clean and Seal

projects. Painting shall not be performed as standalone work and shall only occur when

directly supporting the clean-and-seal scope as requested or approved by Gwinnett

County. All painting materials and application methods shall comply with manufacturer

specifications and industry’s best practices.

i. Caulking

The service provider shall provide exterior caulking of masonry, concrete, stucco, window

systems, penetrations and other designated building envelope joints. Work shall include

surface preparation, removal of loose or failing material, and application of new caulking

in accordance with manufacturer specifications. Caulking will be billed by the linear foot

for labor and materials will be billed at the material markup rates as stated in the bid

schedule.

j. Sealant with Backer Rod

The service provider shall provide all labor, equipment, and installation services

necessary for the placement of joint sealant with backer rod at locations identified in the

Scope of Work. Labor for Joint Sealant and backer rod shall be priced per linear foot, with

materials priced at the mark up rates as stated in the Bid Schedule.

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