Description
Gwinnett County seeks a qualified vendor to supply, transport, and weigh 250 tons of granular fertilizer each year for up to five calendar years (2026‑2030). The County will bag the material on‑site; the vendor must provide empty bags, labor, equipment, and transportation, as well as certified weight slips and insurance coverage. Payment is made via ACH within 30 days of each pick‑up, and the award will go to the highest total price among responsive and responsible bidders.
• Scope: Supply empty fertilizer bags, deliver 250 tons/year, provide transport and weighing services, and submit certified weight documentation.
• Contract term: Initial term ends 12/31/2026 with automatic annual renewals for a maximum of five years; termination notice periods apply.
• Requirements: Maintain specific insurance limits, furnish a tax‑exemption certificate (or pay 6 % sales tax), and submit non‑collusion and ethics affidavits.
• Process: Pre‑bid conference on September 17, 2026; questions due September 18, 2026; sealed bids due October 6, 2026 2:50 p.m.; bid opening October 6, 2026 3:00 p.m.; results posted next business day.
• Evaluation: Responsiveness, responsibility, compliance, then highest total price; no bid bond required.