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FAILURE TO RETURN THIS PAGE AS PART OF YOUR BID DOCUMENT MAY RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF THE BID.
BID SCHEDULE
March 25, 2026
INVITATION TO BID
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The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners is soliciting competitive sealed bids from qualified suppliers
for the Supplemental Purchase of Janitorial Supplies on an Annual Contract with four (4) one year options
to renew 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 April 30, 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/24952025427058?p=AErkbUYrEK6VzkKLqx or dial +1 323-676-6170
and enter Conference ID 516 093 586# Apparent bid results will be available the following business day on
our website www.gwinnettcounty.com.
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 Wednesday, April 8,
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, Pages 7-15
References, Page 16
Ethics Affidavit, Page 17
Company: _________________________________________________________________
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REQUIREMENTS
I.
Scope of Work
The successful supplier(s) will be required to provide janitorial products as specified within the bid
documents for the various Gwinnett County departments as requested on an as needed basis during the
contract term. The contract shall commence upon approval by the Gwinnett County Board of
Commissioners for a twelve (12) month period. Pricing and delivery are to remain firm throughout the
initial term of the contract period. No increases will be accepted.
The contract may be renewed for four (4) additional annual (12) month periods providing that pricing
remains firm or there is a pre-approved increase, service is satisfactory, both parties are willing to renew,
and upon approval by the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners.
II.
General Information
A. During the term of this contract, if successful supplier is unable to provide any products as specified in
the bid document or is providing products below specifications, Gwinnett County reserves the right to
terminate the contract and/or purchase outside of contract. See General Instructions for Bidders,
Terms and Conditions, Delivery Failures.
B. On the Bid Schedule, under the columns “BRAND NAME & MFG. #” and “UNIT & CASE SIZE” be sure to
be specific; include all information applicable to the items (for example: can, box, drum, jug, and how
many units are in each container and the unit size for each). Failure to complete the Bid Schedule in
its entirety may result in rejection of bid.
C. Approximate quantity is per unit as described, not case.
D. It will be the responsibility of each bidder to read each line-item description carefully as described on
the bid schedule and technical specifications, and then appropriately and legibly fill in the information
as requested in each column of the bid schedule. This information will determine your responsiveness
to this solicitation.
E. Manufacturer names, brand names, and product numbers referenced in the following bid documents
are used for the sole purpose of describing and establishing minimum performance and quality levels.
Such references are not intended to be restrictive.
F. Material Safety and Data Sheets (MSDS) should be submitted for each product/item bid if requested
by Gwinnett County.
III.
Product Packaging
A. On each product, box, and/or case delivered to each of the County facilities indicated in the following
bid specifications, the name of the distributor and the manufacturer name must be indicated with the
item/product number, size, quantity, brand name, and case weight. Distributor’s name is not to
cover/disguise manufacturer’s information. Failure to provide labeling with the required information
may result in the refusal of delivery, cancellation of order and/or the return of items that are not in
compliance with the bid specifications at which no additional cost will be incurred by the County. It will
be the responsibility of the successful supplier to incur any additional expense associated with picking
up/replacing non-compliant items with items compliant to the bid specifications.
B. Upon an approved change or substitution of a product by the user department and/or the Purchasing
Division, the successful supplier must submit an MSDS sheet with the new product if requested.
IV.
Product Requirements
A. All products quoted must meet or exceed the technical specifications indicated within this bid. Product
technical specifications and MSDS should be submitted for each product labeled with its
corresponding item number on the bid schedule if requested by the County. These requirements
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establish a minimum performance level and describe features deemed necessary to accomplish
specific tasks.
B. The successful supplier(s) shall supply labels for Gwinnett County to apply to smaller containers when
a larger concentrated size is being used.
V.
Equivalent Products/Alternate Bids
A. Equivalent products and alternate bids are invited on these items provided the quality and/or
performance of the proposed substitution meets or exceeds the specifications as indicated within the
bid specifications for each item. Supplier should provide the same guarantee for the
equivalent/alternate item as they would for specified product indicated in the bid documents.
Supplier should ensure product has been personally investigated and determined that it is equal or
superior in all respects to that specified.
The following must be provided with the bid documents for all alternate/equivalent items bid:
1.
Product identification, including manufacturer’s name and product code, brand name, item
number, container size, product number, and case quantity.
2.
Manufacturer’s product literature/specifications, including but not limited to product
description and Material Safety Data Sheets for each product if requested.
3.
Itemized comparison of alternate product versus product specified.
B. If bidding something other than the product specified in the Bid Schedule, state your packaging
(under the column “UNIT & CASE SIZE”) and brand information (under the column “BRAND NAME &
MFG. #”). Also, state unit price information (for example if the bid specified a certain size container
but is also competitively available in a size very close to what is specified, then the supplier is
encouraged to indicate this substitute information and pricing in addition to the specified item being
bid). All alternate bids made available to Gwinnett County will be evaluated and awarded only when
deemed in the County’s best interest.
VI.
Samples
Gwinnett County reserves the right to request samples for evaluation purposes prior to award.
A. Samples shall be provided upon request within seven (7) business days.
B. It will be the responsibility of the supplier to incur all costs associated with the samples.
C. All samples are to be identified and must include the following:
D. Labeled with product identification, including supplier’s name, manufacturer’s/ distributor name,
product number, brand name, item number as indicated on the Bid Schedule and the Bid Number.
E. Manufacturer’s product literature/specifications, including but not limited to product description, and
Material Safety Data Sheets if requested.
F. All samples used for evaluation purposes must be the same product that will be provided to the user
departments and as indicated on the bid schedule. Quality, quantity per box/case, size, and
performance of product and case weight will be taken into consideration in comparing equivalent items
bid. Samples will not be returned.
G. Failure to submit samples upon request may result in rejection of bid documents.
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VII.
Substitutions
A. No substitutions will be permitted after the award of this bid has been made unless pre-approved in
writing by an authorized Gwinnett County representative. Any substitutions that are received, other than
those items approved/awarded and indicated on the successful suppliers bid documents will result in
possible rejection and cancellation of order. Any approved substitutions must remain at the contracted
price. Gwinnett County reserves the right to purchase outside of this contract and the price difference
will be charged to the supplier if substitution is not approved or if the pricing is not held firm.
1. Prior approval by the user departments and the Purchasing Division is required for any substituted
item to ensure that the substituted products are acceptable by all departments made part of this
bid. Any products provided to any of the user departments without prior approval/authorization will
be returned at the supplier’s expense and deemed non- compliant.
2. The successful supplier agrees not to assign, transfer, or sublet in whole or in part any items
indicated in this bid.
VIII.
Product Variations
Product items described within the bid specifications may be limited to a 4 oz (+/-) variation. If supplier is
not able to bid the specified size as described in the bid specifications an equivalent product/item may be
bid with the exception of the stated variation. Any product bid that exceeds this variation may be deemed
non-responsive.
IX.
Orders
Orders will be placed directly with the successful supplier with a purchase order issued by the individual
user departments on an “as needed” basis. Quantities are approximate annual quantities. Orders are to be
filled regardless of quantity and/or dollar amount. All orders delivered or picked up will require a PO number.
Orders provided without a contract document are not to be considered authorized purchases and may be
subject to non-payment of invoice. All orders must be accompanied by a packing slip and all orders shipped
in error, to be returned are to be picked up within five (5) business days of notification.
XI.
Delivery Terms/Invoice
A. Delivery should be coordinated with each user department upon award, as orders are placed
individually by each department and will require delivery to various facilities and locations as indicated
below in item XII.
B. All products delivered to Gwinnett County under this contract are subject to inspection and verification
for compliance with bid specifications. Gwinnett County reserves the right to refuse delivery or return
any items received that are not labeled properly, damaged, or not in compliance with the bid
specifications. Any and all non-compliance will be documented by County personnel and may have a
negative impact on suppliers with this contract including but not limited to vendor replacement of
products, rejection of shipment, possible cancellation of order and/or re-award of contract which could
negatively impact future awards. All cost incurred to pick up and correct non-compliant or damaged
orders will be the sole responsibility of the successful supplier.
C. Deliveries will be F.O.B. Destination to each location, drop ship only (no inside delivery required).
Supplier shall deliver orders as specified on the issued PO document received and be accompanied
with a packing slip. All invoices shall reflect the bid number, PO document number and the delivery
address. All items ordered from this contract must be invoiced separately from those items ordered
which are not a part of this contract.
F.O.B. Point: Item(s) shall be shipped F.O.B. Destination. The seller shall retain title for the risk of
transportation, including the filing for loss or damages. The invoice covering the items is not payable
until all items are delivered and the contract of carriage has been complete.
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Delivery Time A.R.O.
After receipt of order (PO document) and all pertinent information necessary from Gwinnett County,
please indicate on the attached Bid Schedule for each item, the number of calendar days required for
delivery.
XII.
Delivery Locations
Delivery will be F.O.B. Destination to the following locations: (Gwinnett County reserves the right to
change locations through the life of the contract and locations may be added and deleted.)
Gwinnett County Comprehensive –
Correctional Complex
750 Hi-Hope Road
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Police Services - Police Headquarters
770 Hi-Hope Road
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Department of Community Services –
Parks and Recreation Warehouse
352 Hosea Road
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
**Hours of Delivery at this Location should be
Monday – Friday, 7:00 am. – 2:00 p.m.
Department of Support Services
Fleet Management
620 Swanson Drive
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
**Hours of Delivery at this location should be
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am. – 4:00 p.m.
Department of Transportation –
Signal Shop
250 Oak Street
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Department of Transportation –
Central Warehouse
620 Winder Highway
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
Gwinnett County Detention Center
2900 University Parkway
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
** Hours of Delivery- 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
Department of Water Resources –
Central Warehouse
684 Winder Highway
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
Department of Fire & Emergency Services -
Logistical Support Section
450 Hosea Road
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Department of Support Services -
Housekeeping/Building Services
75 Langley Drive
Lower Level – Room LL752
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
**Hours of Delivery at this location should be
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am. – 4:00 p.m.
Department of Transportation –
Airport
600 Briscoe Boulevard
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
**Hours of Delivery at this location should be
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am. – 4:00 p.m.
Voter Registrations & Elections
455 Grayson Hwy, Ste 200
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Contact: Nicola Gordon
Phone: 678-2267-7239
**Delivery Time: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00
p.m.
XIII.
Award
Award will be based on the correct lowest unit of measure price. Gwinnett County reserves the right to
make award of this bid by line item, by section, or to the overall low responsive and responsible supplier
bidding the majority of items, and/or on the basis of uniformity as deemed in the County’s best interest.
XIV.
Communications
Individuals, firms, and businesses seeking an award of a Gwinnett County contract may not initiate or
continue any verbal or written communications regarding a solicitation with any County officer, elected
This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.