October 25, 2023
NOTICE OF BID
FOR
BL164-23
Gwinnett County Public Library Lighting Repleacement Project
The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners is soliciting competitive sealed bids from
qualified contractors for the Gwinnett County Public Library Lighting Replacement
Project. Sealed bids will be received by the Gwinnett County Purchasing Division, 75
Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046 until 2:50 P.M. local time on Tuesday,
November 28, 2023 and then publicly opened and read aloud at 3:00 P.M. Any bid
received after 2:50 P.M. will not be accepted. Bid envelope should be marked on the
outside with Bid Number, name of Bidder, date and time of opening. One unbound original
and two (2) copies should be submitted.
Collins Hill, Five Forks, and Grayson Branch library LED lighting retrofits to interior spaces
of existing library as well as exterior lighting attached to building.
When applicable, the County shall obtain all rights of way and easements required for the
project unless otherwise specified.
Bidding Documents are available for viewing at:
Gwinnett County Purchasing Division
75 Langley Drive, 2nd Floor
Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046
Attn: Alexis Holland
alexis.holland@gwinnettcounty.com
CAS Architecture
183 N. Perry St
Lawerenceville, GA 30046
Attn: Chad Alexander Smith
csmith@casarc.com
Bidding documents may be purchased from CAS Architecture at the above address for a
$0.00 fee via Dropbox, only complete sets will be issued.
A pre-bid conference is scheduled for 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at
the Five Forks Library at 2780 Five Forks Trickum Rd. Lawrenceville, GA 30044. All
bidders are strongly urged to attend.
Questions regarding bids should be submitted to Alexis Holland, Purchasing Associate
II, via email alexis.holland@gwinnettcounty.com no later than 3:00 P.M. local time,
Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Bids are legal and binding upon the bidder when
submitted.
Notice of Bid -Page 2
Gwinnett County Public Library Lighting Repleacement Project
BID DUE DATE: Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Bid Number: BL164-23
October 25, 2023
Bids in the case of Corporations not chartered in Georgia, must be accompanied by proper
certification stating that said Corporation is authorized to do business in the State of Georgia.
No Bidder may withdraw his Bid within sixty (60) days after the actual date of the opening thereof.
Bidder agrees to complete the Contract awarded within the "allowable calendar days for
completion" from the date of the "Notice to Proceed" and further agrees that the Owner may retain
from the monies which may become due the amount of $500.00 per day for each and every day
that the completion of the work may be delayed.
Where Gwinnett County provides forms for bid or bond submissions, they must be used without
exception. A five percent (5%) bid bond must be submitted with the bid. Successful contractor
will be required to provide a one hundred percent (100%) payment and one hundred percent
(100%) performance bond as well as an insurance certificate fulfilling requirements as stated in
the bid documents. Surety and insurance companies must have an AM Best rating of A-5 or
greater, be listed in the Federal Registry of Companies holding Certificate of Authority and
acceptable sureties on Federal Bonds, be licensed by the Georgia Insurance Department and the
Georgia Secretary of State to do business in the State of Georgia.
All bonds must be submitted on forms provided by Gwinnett County and agencies providing
bonds and insurance should provide proof that they meet the criteria outlined in the bid and
contract documents.
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, Gwinnett County Justice and Administration Center, 770-822-
8165.
Award will be made to 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.
GWINNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS