BL109-26, Gwinnett County Sheriff¿s Office Freezer #8 Replacement Project

The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office Freezer #8 Replacement Project, solicited under number PE-77023-NONST-2027-000000662 and bid number BL109-26, is a competitive sealed bid procurement for the complete replacement of an existing walk-in freezer system. The scope of work includes removing a portion of the current concrete slab and repouring it to support the new freezer, installing a new walk-in freezer unit along with its evaporator and condensing units, incorporating a heated floor guard slab system and new lighting, modifying the existing dry sprinkler system to accommodate the new equipment, and replacing designated sections of fencing with a new barrier above all freezers. The project is located in Georgia, and all work must be performed on-site at the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office. The solicitation was issued on July 8, 2026, with bids due by August 7, 2026, at 2:50 p.m. local time, and the bid opening will occur virtually via Microsoft Teams at 3:00 p.m. the same day. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and bids may be accepted in whole or in part. Bidders must submit one original and two copies of their proposal, properly labeled with the bid number, bidder name, and opening date and time, and deliver them to the Gwinnett County Purchasing Division at 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, Georgia. All bidders must comply with strict eligibility requirements, including certification that corporations not chartered in Georgia are authorized to do business in the state, and must not be listed on Gwinnett County’s ineligible source list, debarred, or suspended. A five percent bid bond is mandatory, and the successful contractor must furnish one hundred percent performance and payment bonds issued by sureties with an AM Best rating of A-8 or higher, listed in the Federal Registry of acceptable sureties, and licensed by the Georgia Insurance Department and Secretary of State. All bonds must be submitted on Gwinnett County–provided forms. Additionally, the contractor must provide proof of insurance meeting specified criteria outlined in the bid documents. Performance delays will result in liquidated damages of $500 per day from the date of the Notice to Proceed until final completion. A mandatory pre-bid conference was held on July 21, 2026, at the