IWQ 20261014 Purchase and Installation of Kennels

Gwinnett County Government is soliciting informal written quotes under solicitation IWQ #1-20261014 for the purchase and installation of a 10X12 double run dog kennel for the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office Jail K9s. The required structure must feature two separated dog runs, an insulated feed room, a Tuff rib metal roof, and specific insulation ratings of R-15 for walls, R-21 for floors, and R-30 for the ceiling and roof. The awarded vendor is responsible for delivery, placement in marked areas, and minimal leveling, with a strict completion deadline of October 23, 2026. All electrical work must comply with applicable codes, and the vendor must obtain a Sheriff's Office contractor ID for building access. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor, with evaluation factors including price, quality, conformity to specifications, and delivery terms. Required submissions include a signed quote schedule, full item identification, and a certification of non-collusion, with formal bids requiring a sealed physical envelope. Financial security requirements include a 5% bid bond, 100% performance bond, and 100% payment bond from a Georgia-authorized company with a proper A.M. Best rating. The agreement specifies F.O.B. Destination terms, electronic payments upon delivery, and a termination for convenience clause requiring 30 days written notice.