RP021-26 North Gwinnett Freight Cluster Planning Study

The Gwinnett County Government is soliciting proposals for the North Gwinnett Freight Cluster Planning Study, a $250,000 project funded by $200,000 in federal funds and a $50,000 local match, with no additional funding anticipated. The solicitation, identified as PE-77023-NONST-2027-000000677, was posted on July 21, 2026, with proposals due by August 14, 2026, and must be submitted in sealed physical packages to the Gwinnett County Purchasing Division; electronic, faxed, or emailed submissions are prohibited. The scope requires comprehensive engineering and planning services to develop a strategic freight cluster plan, including stakeholder engagement, transportation system inventory and assessment, development of a vision and goals document, preparation of a best practices report, and submission of detailed progress reports and management plans. Deliverables must comply with federal regulations including 23 CFR, 29 CFR 1926, 2 CFR §200.333, and EPA standards, along with applicable state and local safety and procurement rules. Proposals are evaluated using a best-value trade-off approach based on technical merit, with experience and qualifications each weighted at 25 points, followed by schedule and understanding and approach at 20 points each, references at 10 points, an optional interview at 10 points, and cost proposal at 5 points, for a total of 115 points. In the event of a tie, the lowest-cost offeror will be selected. The contractor must perform at least 30% of the work directly and obtain prior written approval for any subcontracting; all subcontracts must flow down the prime contract terms. Insurance requirements are stringent, mandating primary, non-contributory coverage, special form equipment insurance with Gwinnett County named as loss payee, waiver of subrogation rights, and verification of compliance before work commences. Ownership of all deliverables, data, and documents created under the contract vests exclusively in Gwinnett County. Contractors must certify compliance with the Buy American Act, non-collusion, and lobbying regulations, with affirmative lobbying responses triggering submission of Standard Form-LLL. No fixed delivery schedule, contract type, or specific payment office or COR/COTR designation is provided; payment will be made upon receipt of a detailed invoice via electronic