BL160-26, Gwinnett County Public Library - Dacula Branch Lighting Replacement Project

The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners is soliciting competitive sealed bids for the Gwinnett County Public Library Dacula Branch Lighting Replacement Project, identified as solicitation BL160-26. The scope of work involves the installation of LED lighting retrofits for both interior spaces and exterior lights at the library located at 265 Dacula Rd., Dacula, GA. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bids must be submitted by 2:50 P.M. local time on December 11, 2026, to the Gwinnett County Purchasing Division in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Submissions must consist of one unbound original and two copies, with the envelope clearly marked with the bid number, bidder name, date, and opening time. Contractors must adhere to strict eligibility and bonding requirements. Firms on the Gwinnett County ineligible source list are prohibited from bidding. Required financial guarantees include a five percent bid bond at the time of submission, followed by 100 percent performance and payment bonds upon award. Additionally, the successful contractor must provide an insurance certificate from a company with an AM Best rating of A-8 or higher. Corporations not chartered in Georgia must provide certification that they are authorized to conduct business within the state. The project timeline begins upon the issuance of a Notice to Proceed and must be completed within the allowable calendar days for completion.