Bethesda Park Aquatic Center Wall Tile and Floor Tile Replacement

Location:	Georgia
Posted:	Jun 10, 2026
Due:	Jul 9, 2026
Agency:	Gwinnett County
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	N - Installation of Equipment Z - Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property
Solicitation No:	BL097-26 INV
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June 10, 2026

NOTICE OF BID

BL097-26

Bethesda Park Aquatic Center Wall Tile and Floor Tile Replacement

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

contractors for Bethesda Park Aquatic Center Wall Tile and Floor Tile Replacement for the Gwinnett

County Department of Parks and Recreation.

Bid submittal date and location

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 9, 2026

at the Gwinnett County Purchasing Division, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046. Any

bid received after this date and time will not be accepted. The bid opening will be held VIRTUALLY

ONLY. To access the bid opening, use the following link

(https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/229678536420349?p=R4uVQBHHC46DfrQDbr) and use

Meeting ID 229 678 536 420 349 and Passcode Py2wM22N. Bids will be publicly opened and read

at 3:00 P.M. Apparent bid results will be available the following business day on our website

www.gwinnettcounty.com.

Pre-Bid Conference

A pre-bid conference is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 16, 2026 at the Gwinnett County

Bethesda Park Aquatic Center, located at 225 Bethesda Church Rd., Lawrenceville, GA 30044. All

contractors are urged to attend.

Project Description

The successful contractor shall furnish all labor and materials required to remove and

replace tile floors and walls in the locker rooms and restrooms at Bethesda Park Aquatic

Center.

Instructions on Submitting Questions

Questions regarding bids should be directed to Jake Scarpone, Purchasing Associate II, at

jake.scarpone@gwinnettcounty.com or by calling 770-822-8722, no later than 3:00 P.M. on June

22, 2026. Bids are legal and binding upon the bidder when submitted.

Bonding and Insurance

All contractors must submit with bid, a bid bond, certified check or cashier's check in the amount

of five percent (5%) of the total bid. Failure to submit a bid bond with the proper rating will result

in the bid being deemed non-responsive. Successful contractor will be required to meet insurance

requirements, submit a one hundred percent (100%) performance bond and a one hundred percent

(100%) payment bond. Insurance and Bonding Company should be licensed to do business by the

Georgia Secretary of State, 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. The

bid bond, payment bond, and performance bond must have an A.M. Best rating of A-7 or higher.

Facility Access

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

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be directed to the ADA Coordinator, 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 contractors 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 bidder(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.

Jake Scarpone, CPPB

Purchasing Associate III

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BETHESDA PARK AQUATIC CENTER WALL TILE AND FLOOR TILE REPLACEMENT

SPECIFICATIONS

Bethesda Park Aquatic Center

225 Bethesda Church Road

Lawrenceville, GA 30044

I. SCOPE OF WORK – BASE BID

Gwinnett County Department of Parks and Recreation is soliciting competitive bids from

qualified contractors for the removal and replacement tile floors and walls at Bethesda Park

Aquatic Center. The successful contractor shall furnish all labor and materials required to

remove and replace tile floors and walls at Bethesda Park Aquatic Center.

II. DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1. Contractor shall provide samples of both floor and wall tiles with a mockup board prior to

beginning work. Tile color and texture must be approved by the County Representative.

2. Contractor shall remove all existing wall tiles.

3. Contractor shall remove all existing floor tiles and mud bed.

4. Contractor shall clean and prepare all surfaces for new tile.

5. Contractor shall install new mud bed and ensure all floors slope towards drains.

6. Contractor shall install new County-approved large format 12” x 24” tile one walls.

7. Contractor shall install new County-approved small format tile 1” x 1” or 2” x 2” on floors.

8. Contractor shall install grout, sealer and thresholds.

III. QUALITY ASSURANCE

1. Contractor must have at least 5 years of commercial flooring experience.

2. All work must meet ANSI A108/A118/A136.1:2024-08 standards.

3. Contractor must test and confirm all floors slope towards drains to ensure there is no

puddling.

IV. STORAGE

1. The successful contractor shall be responsible for storing all materials in accordance with

the manufacturer’s specifications.

2. Gwinnett County is not responsible for the storage of materials.

3. All materials should be stored in areas that are not accessible to the public.

V. WORK CONSTRAINTS

1. The affected area will be closed to the public, but the remainder of the facility and park will

be open to the public. The successful contractor shall take proper precautions to block off,

barricade, and cover in-process work areas to protect the floor.

2. Hours of work shall be agreed upon by the successful contractor and the County

representative. Typical work hours are from 7:00 AM until 3:230 PM, Monday through

Friday.

3. Project must be completed between September 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 while the

facility is closed for other construction.

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VI. MATERIALS

The successful contractor must submit samples of flooring materials to the Gwinnett County

Representative for final approval of color and texture before beginning installation.

1. Thinset shall be of the polymer-modified variety and be approved for use in commercial

bathrooms and showers.

2. Grout shall be of the epoxy grout variety and be approved for use in commercial bathrooms

and showers.

i. Final grout color sample will be required for approval by the County Representative.

We will be looking for a darker color grout.

ii. Grout will require sealers as required by manufacturer specifications.

3. Floor tile shall be ceramic 2” x 2” or 1” x 1” and be rated for use in commercial showers and

bathrooms. It should meet all non-slip standards.

i. Final tile samples will be required for final approval from the County Representative.

4. Will tile shall be ceramic and of the large format style 12” x 24” or County-approved

alternates.

i. Final tile samples will be required for final approval from the County Representative.

VII. PREPARATION

The successful contractor shall exercise care during surface preparation and system

installation to protect surrounding finishes, substrates, and surfaces, as well as in-place

equipment, floor drains, cleanouts, etc.

1. The successful contractor shall cover and secure all HVAC grills, vents, drains, etc. with

heavy-duty plastic sheeting before beginning surface preparation. Contractor shall provide

dust control during surface preparation. All dust and debris from surface preparation work

shall be removed before uncovering and operating HVAC systems.

2. The successful contractor must remove all existing wall tiles then legally dispose of all

materials off site, according to EPA regulations. The existing flooring may be removed by

sanding, chipping, grinding or any other method as long as old wall tile is completely

removed from substrate.

3. The successful contractor must remove existing tile flooring and mud bed. Then legally

dispose of all materials off site, according to EPA regulations. The existing flooring may be

removed by sanding, chipping, grinding or any other method as long as old floor is

completely removed from substrate.

4. The successful contractor shall prepare the substrate. Fully clean and remove any laitance,

dust, debris, oils and any other chemicals that may be present. Contractor may need to

open or roughen the surface in accordance with Flooring System or coating manufacturer’s

instructions.

5. The successful contractor must treat cracks, control joints and isolation/expansion joints

in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Where necessary, the installer

shall saw cut existing control joints, clean out joint materials and fill joints with the crack

filler.

6. Contractor shall clean all prepped surfaces and ensure they are dry, and free of grease or

debris.

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7. Contractor must notify the owner’s representative when surface preparation is completed

and must obtain approval of surface preparation before proceeding with installation of the

flooring system.

VIII. INSTALLATION

Apply each component of the flooring system and/or coatings in compliance with

manufacturer’s written installation instructions and strictly adhere to mixing and installation

methods, re-coat windows, cure times and environmental restrictions.

1. Contractor shall install new mud beds and ensure all floors slope towards drains.

2. Contractor shall install new wall tile:

i. Tile industry standards require minimum mortar coverage of 80% in dry areas and 95%

in wet or exterior areas.

ii. Use finished one edge tile at all edges.

3. Contractor shall install new floor tile:

i. Tile industry standards require minimum mortar coverage of 80% in dry areas and 95%

in wet or exterior areas.

ii. Use finished one edge tile at all edges.

4. Contractor shall ensure there is no pooling of water and all water flows towards drains.

IX. CURING, CLEANING, AND PROTECTION

1. Contractor shall cure the flooring system materials and coatings in compliance with the

manufacturer's directions, taking care to prevent contamination during the stages of the

installation and prior to completion of the curing process. Do not leave the room(s)

unlocked or unattended during the curing process. Do not allow public access on the floors

until curing is complete and approval has been given by the County Representative.

2. Contractor must perform cleaning during installation of the work and upon completion of

the work. Clean the flooring system just prior to final inspection, using only materials and

procedures recommended by the manufacturer.

3. Contractor shall remove from the site all debris and equipment, clean flooring material and

preparation work debris from adjacent surfaces and repair all damage resulting from work

under this contract.

4. Contractor shall inspect the site daily and must not leave the site without correcting any

conditions caused by this work which would be hazardous to the public. Contractor(s) must

provide barricades, warning tape and other means necessary to protect the public from

hazardous conditions while work is in progress.

X. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. References: The selected contractor must have demonstrated successful performance on

projects on projects of a similar size and scope. A minimum of three (3) references shall

be provided on the “References” form included herein. References must clearly

demonstrate the successful completion of similar projects within the past five (5) years.

2. Contractor Qualifications: The selected contractor shall comply with state and local codes

and regulations, Contractor shall have and maintain all appropriate state, local, and federal

licensing.

3. Safety and Damages: The contractor shall adequately protect County property and take

necessary precautions during the work process to protect all persons/property from

damage or loss. Reports of any damage to County property must be submitted by the

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