BL145-26 Bypass Pumping Services on an Annual Contract

Gwinnett County Government is soliciting bids for solicitation BL145-26 to provide annual bypass pumping services for the Department of Water Resources. The contract involves providing all labor, materials, supervision, and equipment to bypass sewer flows around pump stations and gravity sewers during repair, replacement, or rehabilitation. Services are divided into standby service for equipment availability during failures, operational service for active wastewater transfer, and emergency services requiring rapid response. The county intends to award the contract to up to three lowest responsive and responsible bidders, with work assigned based on the lowest cost per work order and provider availability. The agreement is an annual contract with four optional one-year renewal periods. Key performance requirements include 24/7 manned operation for active systems, a five-minute response time to alarm notifications, and the ability to have equipment available within 24 hours of notice. Emergency calls require a representative on-site within two hours. Bidders must provide pricing for a wide array of equipment, including diesel and electric self-priming pumps, submersible pumps, generators, and various piping and valves, as well as hourly rates for operators, mechanics, and laborers. Compliance with OSHA regulations, ADA standards, and Georgia state insurance requirements is mandatory, including an A.M. Best rating of A-7 or higher. Submittals must be delivered in sealed envelopes to the Gwinnett County Purchasing Division and include a notarized Contractor Affidavit and Agreement for contracts exceeding 2,499 dollars.