The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners is soliciting competitive sealed bids from qualified contractors for the F. Wayne Hill Water Resources Center Boilers and Hot Water Supply Pumps Replacement. uestion Deadline 11/07/2023 at 3:00 PM ET Questions regarding bids should be submitted to Brittany Bryant, Purchasing Associate II at fax 770-822-8728, or email Brittany.Bryant@GwinnettCounty.com. This project includes phased demolition and replacement of existing boilers and hot water supply pumps and piping, modifications to the utility hot water system and FOG hot water systems, as well as new accessory equipment. Electrical and control work includes phased demolition and new work and new system controls and instrumentation. Project includes structural and architectural modifications to floor slabs, new equipment pads and building openings, doors, hardware, and wall and floor coatings as well as new ventilation and safety systems. Facility Access Gwinnett County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to its programs or activities. Any requests for reasonable accommodations required by individuals to fully participate in any open meeting, program or activity of Gwinnett County Government should be directed to the ADA Coordinator, Gwinnett County Justice and Administration Center, 770-822-8165., Gwinnett County Justice and Administration Center, 770-822-8165. Safety Protocol/BYOPPE During the on-site pre-bid conference, Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) shall be worn. PPE includes but is not limited to ANSI Class 2 or 3 safety vests, Class E hard hats, ANSI approved eye protection, safety toe boots and hearing protection where required. Bring your own PPE. (NOTE: PPE is not required inside the administrative building) Instructions on Submitting Questions Questions regarding bids should be submitted to Brittany Bryant, Purchasing Associate II at fax 770-822- 8728, or email Brittany.Bryant@GwinnettCounty.com no later than 3:00 p.m. local time, November 07, 2023. Bids are legal and binding upon the bidder when submitted. Bonding and Insurance: All Bidders are required to submit a Bid Bond or a certified check made payable to the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total amount bid. The Bid Bond or certified check must be enclosed in the envelope with the sealed bid. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a contract Performance Bond and Payment Bond, each in the sum of 100% of the total amount bid and provide insurance coverage as required by the contract documents. Bonding Company should be licensed to do business in Georgia, licensed to do business by the Georgia Secretary of State, authorized to do business in Georgia by the Georgia Insurance Department, listed in the Department of the Treasury's Publication of Companies Holding Certificates of Authority as Acceptable Surety on Federal Bonds and as Acceptable Reinsuring Companies and must have an A.M. Best rating of A-X or higher. All bonds should be submitted on forms provided by Gwinnett County and agencies providing bonds and insurance should provide proof that they meet the criteria outlined in the bid and contract documents. Bid Withdrawal: No Bidder may withdraw his Bid within sixty (60) days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Liquidated Damages: Bidder agrees to complete the Contract awarded within the "allowable calendar days for completion" from the date of the "Notice to Proceed" and he further agrees that the Owner may retain from the monies which may become due the amount of $1,271.77 (Substantial) / $665.76 (Final) for each and every day that the completion of the work may be delayed. Bids in the case of Corporations not chartered in Georgia, must be accompanied by proper certification stating that said Corporation is authorized to do business in the State of Georgia. The County will award the Contract to the lowest "qualified" bidder, subject with the Owner's right to reject any or all bids, to waive technicalities, and to make an award deemed in its best interests. With limited response, Gwinnett County reserves the right to extend the solicitation opening date as appropriate in order to assure a competitive procurement process. CONSECUTIVE CALENDAR DAYS FOR COMPLETION: 630 (Substantial) / 660 (Final)