January 28, 2026
NOTICE OF BID
FOR
BL036-26
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. Bids will be
received until 2:50 P.M. local time on March 12, 2026 at the Gwinnett County Purchasing Division – 4th Floor
Charlotte J. Nash Building, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046. NOTE THAT THE PURCHASING
DIVISION HAS TEMPORARILY RELOCATED. ALL BIDS MUST BE SUBMITTED AT THIS LOCATION. Any bid
received after this date and time will not be accepted. The bid opening will be virtual ONLY. To access the bid
opening, visit the following link (https://gwinnettgov.webex.com/meet/jake.scarpone) or dial 1-408-418-9388
and enter Access Code 173 532 1781.Bids will be publicly opened and read at 3:00 P.M. 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 parllel 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, 4th Floor – Charlotte J. Nash Building
Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046
Attn: Jake Scarpone, CPPB
Jake.Scarpone@GwinnettCounty.com
CROFT Architecture-Engineering
370 Crogan Street
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Attn: Amanda Stokes
astokes@croftae.com
Bidding documents may be purchased from CROFT Architecture-Engineering at the above address for a non-
refundable fee of $0.00 for a digital copy. Only complete sets will be issued. Applications for docuNmOenTtIsC, tEogOeFthBerID
with a non-refundable payment should be filed with the Architect.
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A pre-bid conference is scheduled for 10:00 A.M. on February 19, 2026 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, CPPB, Purchasing Associate III, via email
Jake.Scarpone@GwinnettCounty.com no later than 3:00 P.M. local time, February 26, 2026. Bids are legal
and binding upon the bidder when submitted.
NOTICE TO BID
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Notice of Bid -Page 2
Gwinnett County Detention Center Employee Parking and Security Upgrades Project
BID DUE DATE: March 12, 2026
Bid Number: BL036-26
January 28, 2026
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-10 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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