Gwinnett County Fire Station #3 Relocation

The County of Gwinnett is soliciting competitive sealed bids for the complete relocation and construction of Fire Station #3, including a new fire‑station building, adjacent trailhead comfort station, parking lots, site‑access trails, and associated site work such as earthmoving, utility installation, and landscaping. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with a 5 % bid bond, 100 % performance and payment bonds, and a $1,000 per day liquidated‑damage clause for any delay beyond the 450‑day completion period. The project is a lump‑sum bid with optional unit‑price extensions for earthwork and an alternate to deduct an 8‑ft sidewalk. All low‑voltage communications, access‑control, intrusion detection, and CCTV systems are contractor‑provided, and the County will cover all permitting and impact fees. • Scope covers full design‑build of a fire‑station building, parking structures, trailhead facilities, site grading, utility work, and extensive interior finishes (terrazzo, metal panels, roofing, doors, hardware, etc.). • Mandatory compliance with Georgia public‑works statutes, immigration‑eligibility verification, and specific insurance/bonding requirements (5 % bid bond, 100 % performance & payment bonds, $10 M umbrella liability). • Key dates: pre‑bid conference 9 Sept 2026, questions due 15 Sept 2026, bid submission 30 Sept 2026 2:50 p.m.; anticipated award Nov 2026, notice‑to‑proceed Dec 2026, 450‑day schedule.