Description
Gwinnett County’s Department of Water Resources is seeking multiple consulting firms to provide on‑call, demand‑based professional services across seven service categories (A‑G) for water‑treatment plants, pipelines, watershed and storm‑water infrastructure, dams, asset management, programmatic rehabilitation, and specialized support (e.g., SCADA, GIS, training). The contract is a one‑year base term with up to four optional one‑year renewals, paid on an hourly basis with a separate fee‑schedule envelope per category. Proposals must include qualifications, staff resumes, project experience, and a detailed fee schedule; a minimum of three firms is desired for categories A‑F, while Category G has no set minimum. The solicitation emphasizes extensive insurance coverage, compliance with E‑Verify, and strict proposal formatting.
• Provides annual on‑call consulting for water‑resources engineering, design, construction‑management, and data/technology services.
• Separate contracts will be awarded per service category (A‑G); rates are submitted in a sealed fee‑schedule envelope.
• Hourly compensation with no fixed contract dollar amount; firms must price labor categories and reimbursable expenses.
• Requires robust insurance (e.g., $5 M professional liability) and adherence to County‑specified contract terms.
• Initial term 1 year, with up to four optional one‑year extensions, allowing a possible 5‑year relationship.