West Gwinnett Aquatic Center Pool Renovations

Agency:	Gwinnett County
State:	Georgia
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities
Posted:	Feb 20, 2024
Due:	Mar 20, 2024
Solicitation No:	BL038-24 INV
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February 20, 2024

NOTICE OF BID

BL038-24

West Gwinnett Aquatic Center Pool Renovations

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

contractors for the West Gwinnett Aquatic Center Pool Renovations for the Gwinnett County

Department of Community Services.

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 March 20,

2024 at the Gwinnett County Purchasing Division, 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.

Pre-Bid Conference

A pre-bid conference is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on February 28, 2024 at the Gwinnett County

West Gwinnett Aquatic Center, located at 4488 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Norcross, GA 30071. All

contractors are urged to attend.

Project Description

The successful contractor shall furnish all labor and materials required to replace existing

water line and surrounding tile and prepare pool shell for plaster at one aquatic center (one

instructional pool, one competition pool, and one outdoor leisure pool). Existing pools shell

must be prepared to receive a new conventional plaster finish.

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

March 1, 2024. Bids are legal and binding upon the bidder when submitted. All bids should be

submitted in duplicate.

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 «SurityRating»

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

Purchasing Associate II

Gwinnett County, Georgia

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POOL PLASTERING AND TILE REPLACEMENT SPECIFICATIONS

The successful contractor shall furnish all labor and materials required to replace existing water

line and surrounding tile and prepare pool shell for plaster at one aquatic center (one

instructional pool, one competition pool, and one outdoor leisure pool). Existing pools shell

must be prepared to receive a new conventional plaster finish. The pools are located at:

West Gwinnett Aquatic Center

4488 Peachtree Industrial Blvd

Norcross, GA 30071

I. SCOPE OF WORK

The scope of work includes but is not limited to the following:

1. All work listed in this project at West Gwinnett Aquatic Center should be

completed no later than May 19, 2024. Completion date may be revised or

extended in writing through coordination with the County Representative.

a. The County’s primary goal is to have the outdoor pool at West Gwinnett

Aquatic Center completed by May 19, 2024.

b. If needed, the County Representative will coordinate in scheduling the two

interior pools after the Labor Day holiday.

2. Prior to work beginning, the County Representative will drain the pool, and

remove jets, weirs, skimmer lids, and provide tile needed for project.

3. Prepare pool to receive new conventional plaster finish. Submit data sheets on

all setting materials and grout.

4. Contractor is responsible for removing all construction debris and disposing of

off premises according to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations.

5. Contractor must cover all drains and inlets to prevent debris from entering the

pool piping for the duration of the project.

6. Contractor shall prepare the pool surface for new plaster by sawing and chipping

around all fittings, lights, and under the existing water line tile.

7. Remove existing sealant from expansion joints and dispose of off-site according

to EPA regulations.

8. V-cut all cracks back by saw cutting to structural soundness and repair with

epoxy sealer or an approved alternate.

9. Chip or saw cut hollow or damaged areas in the pool shell.

10. Apply Scratch Kote 2000 bonding admix or approved alternate, to insure

chemical and mechanical bond.

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11. Remove existing tiles and grout from water line and surrounding areas (if

required).

12. Install new tile at water line and other tiled areas, if applicable.

13. If tile is not to be replaced, contractor shall re-grout all existing tiles as needed.

14. Apply new sealant in expansion joints and allow curing for 72 hours.

15. Replace all VGB covers and Hydrostatic Relief Valves.

16. Apply new white marble plaster.

17. Prior to refilling sump box covers will be reinstalled and must be level with new

plaster. Any excess plaster that is in sump box that impedes cover from being

level must be removed by contractor.

18. The new pool surface shall be fully cured prior to refilling the pool, unless County

Representative approves filling during curing of new plaster.

19. The contractor will notify the County Representative the day before the pool is

expected to be refilled.

20. 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 contractor to the designated County representative. Damage to public and/or

private property shall be the sole responsibility of the contractor and shall be

repaired and/or replaced at no additional cost to the satisfaction of Gwinnett

County.

21. The contractor must complete work according to manufacturer’s specifications

and within the time period developed in coordination with the County

representative.

22. The contractor should familiarize themselves with site conditions at each

location prior to submitting their bid.

II. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Prepare pool to receive new conventional plaster finish and tile. Submit tile and grout

samples (for color selection by County representative) and submit data sheets on all

setting materials and grout.

Materials:

A. Setting Materials

1. Thinset new waterline tile over existing waterline tile, if applicable, using a

Laticrete, or approved equivalent, polymer modified thinset.

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2. Thinset new stairs, bench, step, zero entry tile with the same material.

3. Successful contractor should provide a minimum of three references within the

last five (5) years (2019-2024) for the tile installers and laborers to show

experience in similar pool projects and proper tools to install ceramic tiles.

Execution:

A. Tile Preparation

1. At each skimmer remove, if applicable, all “throat” tile and prepare to retile with

new material.

2. Remove the white plastic expansion strip around the perimeter of the pool at the

top of the waterline tile.

3. Remove all stair and bench tile and prepare to replace with one strip of tile on

top of stair and bench.

B. Plaster Preparation

1. Sawcut a ½” deep cut under the existing waterline tile and chip out at a 45-degree

angle to allow full plaster thickness at tile.

2. Sawcut and chip out around floor inlets, wall inlets and other penetrations to

maintain full plaster thickness at all areas.

3. Bond coat all surfaces to be plastered using a commercial coating designed to

bond plaster to substrates.

D. Tile Installation

1. Install waterline tile using approved 1” X 1” or 2” x 2” detail, tile around the entire

perimeter and the interior of all skimmer throats, if needed.

2. Before grouting this tile install a ¼” to 3/8” caulk joint between the top row of tile

and the underside of the pool coping.

3. Caulk to be same material as specified for the deck joints. Color to be approved

by the Owner.

4. Use finished one edge tile at all edges and transitions.

5. Install a single strip of tile on top at all steps and bench edges.

6. Grout all tile with a sanded, acid resistant grout, color selection by Owner.

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