August 31, 2023
NOTICE OF BID
FOR
BL130-25
Gwinnett County Detention Center Employee Parking and Security Upgrades Project
The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners is soliciting competitive sealed bids from qualified
contractors for the Gwinnett County Detention Center Employee Parking and Security Upgrades 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 October 17, 2025 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.
The scope of this project includes, but is not limited to, the redesign of the existing employee parking lot
to provide new ADA-compliant and parallel spaces, resurfacing and re-striping of the lot, installation of
new security fencing and gates, and implementation of upgraded security systems, including cameras
and access controls. In addition, the project will enhance security at the employee building entrance
through the installation of new door access systems and the redesign of the screening room.
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, XLFloor'LEVPSXXI.2EWL&YMPHMRK
Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046
Attn: Jake Scarpone
Jake.Scarpone@GwinnettCounty.com
CROFT Arhichtecture & Engineering
370 Crogan Street
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Attn: Amanda Stokes
astokes@croftae.com
Bidding documents may be purchased from CROFT Arhichtecture & Engineering at the above address for
a fee of $0.00 for a digital copy. Only complete sets will be issued. Applications for documents, together
with a non-refundable payment should be filed with the Architect. This amount includes aNll OshTiIpCpEinOg FanBdID
delivery fees. Bidders wanting to submit a bid must
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A pre-bid conference is scheduled for 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at the Gwinnett County
Detention Center, 2900 University Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA 30043. All bidders are strongly urged to
attend.
Questions regarding bids should be submitted to Jake Scarpone, Purchasing Associate II, via email
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Gwinnett County Detention Center Employee Parking and Security Upgrades Project
BID DUE DATE: October 17, 2025
Bid Number: BL130-25
September 16, 2025
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 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 should be submitted on
forms provided by Gwinnett County. 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-8 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
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