BL096-26, Gwinnett County Correctional Institution Kitchen HVAC Modification Project

The Gwinnett County Correctional Institution Kitchen HVAC Modification Project, identified by solicitation number PE-77023-NONST-2027-000000661 and bid number BL096-26, seeks competitive sealed bids for the phased replacement of HVAC systems serving the facility’s kitchen area. The scope includes selective demolition of existing equipment, installation of new rooftop units, air distribution systems, controls, natural gas piping modifications, and associated mechanical and electrical components, all requiring testing, balancing, commissioning, and coordination with existing building systems. Work must be performed in phases to maintain ongoing facility operations while complying with all applicable codes and owner requirements. The project is located at the Gwinnett County Correctional Institution in Lawrenceville, Georgia, with performance governed by the Notice to Proceed and a specified number of allowable calendar days for completion, during which a liquidated damages penalty of $100 per day will apply for any delay. Bids are due by 2:50 p.m. local time on August 12, 2026, and must be submitted to the Gwinnett County Purchasing Division at 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, Georgia, in one unbound original and two copies, properly marked with bidder name, bid number, date, and time of opening. The bid opening will occur virtually on August 12, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. through Microsoft Teams, with a provided link, meeting ID, and passcode. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for July 22, 2026, at the correctional institution. Bidders must be responsible and responsive, with the award going to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. A five percent bid bond is required with each submission, and the successful bidder must provide one hundred percent performance and payment bonds, issued on Gwinnett County-approved forms. Surety and insurance companies must maintain an AM Best rating of A- 8 or higher, be listed in the Federal Registry of acceptable sureties, and be licensed by the Georgia Insurance Department and Secretary of State. Corporations not chartered in Georgia must submit proof of authorization to do business in the state. Firms debarred, suspended, or on Gwinnett County’s ineligible source list are strictly prohibited from participating. Gwinnett County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive minor technicalities, split the award, or negotiate terms