PA015-26 Purchase of Industrial Dish Detergents and Sanitizers on an Annual Contract

Gwinnett County Government is soliciting bids for an annual contract to purchase industrial dish detergents and sanitizers under solicitation number PE-77023-NONST-2026-000000633, with a NAICS code of 325611 and a posting date of July 14, 2026, and a response deadline of July 17, 2026. The contract is an on-demand arrangement where quantities listed are estimates only and will be ordered as needed, covering six primary product lines including dishwasher rinse additive, low-temperature dish machine sanitizer, metal-safe solid dishwasher detergent, manual pot and pan detergent, quick-drying freezer cleaner, and lime scale remover, each specified with approved brand equivalents. One-time lump sum fees for dispenser installation are requested for each product line if not included in the base item pricing. Vendors must submit sealed proposals with comprehensive documentation including a Quote Schedule, References, Contractor Affidavit & Agreement, and Required Contract Provisions for Non-Federal Entity Contracts. All submissions must be signed, formatted with pricing to two decimal places, and delivered to the Gwinnett County Purchasing Division without any email or fax submissions permitted. The contract requires strict compliance with federal and state regulations including the Americans with Disabilities Act, Davis-Bacon and Related Acts, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment, and Buy America provisions. Vendors must be free of debarment, suspension, or criminal charges related to fraud, theft, or falsification within the prior three years, and must provide their Federal Tax ID, DUNS number, and CAGE code. All awarded vendors must hold a valid Gwinnett County occupation tax certificate if operating within the county’s unincorporated area and must furnish 100% bid, performance, and payment bonds in addition to special form equipment insurance with the County named as loss payee. Pricing must remain firm for four additional one-year periods beyond the initial contract term. The County reserves the right to inspect and test all delivered goods, with the vendor bearing all costs for failures, and may accept substandard materials if public necessity demands it, subject to recoupment through price adjustments. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor for quotes or to the highest-scoring firm for proposals, with ties broken by lowest cost, and the County may award to one or multiple vendors, or to a portion of or none of