Provision of Pressure Washing Services on an Annual Contract

Location:	Georgia
Posted:	Jan 23, 2026
Due:	Jan 29, 2026
Agency:	Gwinnett County
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	S - Utilities and Training Services
Solicitation No:	BL105-25 INV
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December 9, 2025

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 January 27, 2025 at the Gwinnett County

Financial Services - Purchasing Division – 4th Floor - Nash Building, 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.

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 Friday, December 19, 2025, inside the Large Open Meeting

Space located at the Gwinnett County Purchasing Division, 75 Langley Drive - fourth floor of the Charlotte J. Nash

Building - Lawrenceville, Georgia 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, January 2, 2025. Bids are legal and binding upon the vendor when

submitted. All bids should be submitted in duplicate.

Successful service providers 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 17-19

Qualification Forms, Pages 20-21

E-Verify, Page 23

List of Subcontractors, Page 24

Code of Ethics, Page 25

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A. Statement of Work

The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners (GCBOC) intends to obtain the services of

qualified firm(s) to provide cleaning and pressure washing services on an as needed basis.

Work will be awarded based on a combination of responsiveness to the request,

qualifications and experience of the service provider, references, and cost.

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 vendor 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 firms 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.

GCBOC needs sufficient information to determine the selected vendor 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 firm.

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

vary by location.

Locations will be given at the time service is requested.

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I. Qualifications

If requested, the Bidder will be required to submit satisfactory evidence that they have

a practical knowledge of the particular service proposed upon, and that they have the

necessary personnel, equipment, experience and financial resources to provide the

proposed services requested. At a minimum, the service provider shall meet the

following qualification requirements:

1. A minimum of 3 years of experience in providing cleaning and pressure washing

services including high pressure (4,500 psi) water (hot or cold), chemical

solution pressure washing, soft pressure washing, and abrasive mix pressure

washing.

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

within a structure that is up to 40 feet deep.

3. 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

4. Experience with providing pressure washing services for the following types of

structures/surfaces. Provide three (3) different owners/customers in the last 3 years, for

each of the following areas.

a. Concrete tanks/structures

b. Prestressed concrete tanks

c. Brick and/or masonry buildings

II. Availability of Equipment and Personnel

Provide the following information on the forms provided:

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

2. Identify the number of experienced (2 years minimum) 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 very 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

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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 using 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 OSHA regulations.

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 their own toilet facilities and fresh

drinking water 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.

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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.

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. Bidder’s firm 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 Bidder 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 Capitol maintenance projects. Gwinnett performs

these at regular intervals across the building portfolio. In addition to Pressure Washing

Services, the Contractor 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

Contractor 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 the 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. Minor Painting in Support of Clean and Seal Projects

The Contractor may perform minor, incidental painting only when such painting is directly

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

Minor painting shall be limited to touch-ups, spot painting, or small-area coatings needed

to protect or restore areas impacted by pressure washing, sealing, or caulking activities.

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 the County. All painting

materials and application methods shall comply with manufacturer specifications and

industry’s best practices.

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