Shoal Creek Filter Plant Water Quality Sampling Improvement

As of April 13, 2023, this project has not yet been awarded. A timeline for award has not yet been established. At Shoal Creek Filter Plant, six new sample lines and four new sample pumps will be installed. Modifications to the Operations Laboratory sink are included in addition to associated electrical equipment needed for sampling modifications. A new piping trench will be installed from the High Service Pump Station to the Filter/Operations Building. Two chlorine analyzers will be repurposed in the Operations Laboratory. One pH probe will be demolished in the Operations Laboratory. Two new pH probes will be installed in the High Service Pump Station. One existing chlorine analyzer will be repurposed in the High Service Pump Station. Sample lines will be routed from the High Service Pump Station to the Operations Laboratory located in the Filter Building using a chemical trench. Waste sample lines will be installed from the Filter Building to the Backwash Airgap Structure via direct bury. 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 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) 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, March 08, 2023. Bids are legal and binding upon the bidder when submitted. 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-VI 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. 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 $1,400.00 (Substantial) / $900.00 (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.

Division 02 -	Existing Conditions, Subsurface Investigation.
Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming, Cast-in-Place Concrete, Precast Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Metal Framing, Metal Fabrications.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Windows, Hardware, Vents.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Tiling, Flooring, Resilient Flooring, Painting and Coating, Painting.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Signage, Compartments and Cubicles, Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories, Emergency Aid Specialties, Fire Protection Specialties, Fire Protection Cabinets, Fire Extinguishers, Storage Specialties, Storage Assemblies.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Laboratory Equipment.
Division 12 -	Furnishings, Specialty Casework, Laboratory Casework, Countertops, Laboratory Countertops, Institutional Furniture, Laboratory Furniture.
Division 14 -	Conveying Equipment, Scaffolding.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Fire-Suppression Sprinkler Systems, Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Instrumentation and Control for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Facility Water Distribution, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers, Gas and Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities, Compressed-Air Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities, Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities, Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities, Chemical-Waste Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities, Processed Water Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution, HVAC Fans, Central HVAC Equipment.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Instrumentation and Control for Electrical Systems, Lighting, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications, Audio-Video Systems, Distributed Audio-Video Communications Systems.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security, Electronic Access Control and Intrusion Detection, Access Control, Intrusion Detection, Electronic Surveillance, Electronic Detection and Alarm.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Earthwork Methods.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Flexible Paving, Rigid Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Fences and Gates, Turf and Grasses.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Common Work Results for Utilities, Instrumentation and Control for Utilities, Water Utilities, Water Utility Distribution Piping, Water Utility Distribution Equipment, Water Utility Pumping Stations, Disinfecting of Water Utility Distribution, Water Utility Storage Tanks, Wastewater Utility Pumping Stations, Sanitary Utility Sewerage Force Mains, Storm Drainage Utilities, Electrical Utilities, Communications Utilities.
Division 40 -	Process Integration, Water Process Piping.
Division 44 -	Pollution and Waste Control Equipment, Common Work Results for Pollution and Waste Control Equipment, Air Pollution Control, Noise Pollution Control, Odor Control, Water Pollution Control Equipment, Solid Waste Control and Reuse, Waste Thermal Processing Equipment, Fluidized Bed Combustion Equipment, Rotary Kiln Incinerators, Pyrolysis Equipment, Hazardous Waste and Medical Waste Incinerators, Heat Recovery Equipment for Waste Thermal Processing, Synthesis Gas Cleanup and Handling Equipment.
Division 45 -	Industry-Specific Manufacturing Equipment.
Division 46 -	Water and Wastewater Equipment.