BL149-26 Provision of Armored Courier Services on an Annual Contract

Gwinnett County Government is soliciting competitive sealed bids for solicitation BL149-26 to provide armored courier services for the Department of Financial Services. The contract is scheduled to begin on January 1, 2027, or upon Board of Commissioners approval, and includes an initial term with four additional 12-month renewal options. The scope of work involves transporting deposits from various county department locations to financial institutions, specifically Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Cash Vault and Renasant Bank, while adhering to strict cutoff times of 3:00 P.M. and 2:00 P.M. respectively. The service is divided into two sections: Section A for secured facilities requiring firearms to be locked in approved storage, and Section B for all other locations. Award will be granted to the service provider submitting the lowest responsive and responsible bid, with pricing required to remain firm for the initial term. Key deliverables include providing electronic proof of delivery by the next business day, maintaining online reporting for missed pickups and case status, and conducting annual review meetings with the Treasury Division. Bidders must submit sealed proposals in duplicate, including a Code of Ethics Affidavit and a Contractor Affidavit and Agreement verifying compliance with the Georgia Illegal Immigration Reform Enhancements for 2013. Required security and financial protections include a 5 percent bid bond, 100 percent performance and payment bonds, and comprehensive insurance coverage. Payment is processed electronically via ePayables or direct deposit upon verification of services.