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What do I need to do to be placed on the Gwinnett County bidder's list?
Complete registration online. Also, reach out to the appropriate buyer and user department staff members.
Do I have to be on the mailing list to submit a bid?
No. However, you must be a registered supplier prior to contract award.
How do I contact other Gwinnett County Departments?
The department liaisons are listed on the Purchasing Staff page.
How long will my firm remain on the County's bidder mailing list?
Must a company be a resident of Georgia to bid?
May I send a bid/proposal package by fax or email?
How do I learn about doing business with Gwinnett County?
How do I get on the supplier list for Gwinnett County?
After I have registered does this mean I will automatically receive notifications of bids that pertain to my company?
What if I can't find commodity codes that match what my company does?
If you need assistance in determining what commodity codes best suit your company, contact the Purchasing Division for assistance. Suppliers are encouraged to enter multiple applicable commodity codes.
I registered my company several months ago and have not yet heard anything nor received any solicitations. Can you tell me if my company is indeed registered?
Does Gwinnett County have a MBE/WBE program?
My company has a new product that we would like to present to you. How can I get set up to do that?
Are pre-bid/proposal conferences mandatory?
I was unable to attend a bid opening. How can I find out who the apparent low bidders were?
When and where are the Commissioner meetings held?
When awarding a bid, are Gwinnett County suppliers given preference over suppliers from other counties or out of state?
After a bid or proposal is awarded, is it possible to get a copy of the winning bid or proposal?
Please refer to the Open Records Act O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-70 et. seq.
If I submitted a bid on an annual contract, will I automatically be sent a bid the next time it comes up for bid?
Great effort is made to send the solicitation to all of the previous suppliers. It is recommended to visit the County website to stay informed of new solicitations.
I would like to meet and introduce myself to the Purchasing Associate who handles my commodity. Do I need an appointment?
Yes, please contact the Purchasing Associate for an appointment.
I would like to get a plan holder's list for a particular bid. Can you provide me with this?
Yes, contact the Purchasing Associate handling that particular bid.
After a solicitation has opened, how long does it take before it is awarded?
Every attempt is made to award between 90-120 days of the opening date.
If I am submitting a bid on a project, can I be supplied with the bid tab from the previous award?
Yes, contact the Purchasing Associate handling that particular bid.
Where can I look on the website to learn of bid opportunities?
On the Purchasing page, select Bids & RFPs.
Are bids and RFPs and related addenda posted on your website?
Yes. On the Purchasing page, select Bids & RFPs.
Is award information posted on your website?
Yes, award information is posted on the Purchasing page. Select Award Tabulation from the menu. Award tabulations remain posted for approximately 30 days after award.
Do bidders have to be prequalified or on a pre-approved list to submit bids?
Some solicitations do require prequalified or pre-approved suppliers. If this is a requirement, it will be clearly stated in the solicitation document.
After I have registered my company, how long does it take before my business will be in your system?
It usually takes one business day.
How can I correct or update my company information once I have registered?
Log in to the County vendor portal. If you have forgotten your user ID or password, you can reset it through the County's website at www.GwinnettCounty.com.
Do I have to provide proof of insurance to do business with Gwinnett County?
In some cases, yes.
What are Gwinnett County’s protest procedures in regards to FTA funded solicitations?
Protests concerning the County's purchasing policies, contract requirements, specifications, the bidding procedure, or the contract award, or any other request for explanation or clarification must be submitted in writing to the attention of the Purchasing Director and must include the following information:
- The name and address of the protester
- The name and telephone number of the protester's contact person having responsibility.
- A complete statement of the grounds of the protest with full documentation of the protester's claim.
The Purchasing Director will notify the Transit Division Director of all protests related to FTA funded purchases.
Pre-award protests must be received by the County no less than ten (10) working days before the scheduled bid/proposal opening. The Purchasing Division will respond to protests in writing and render its final decision at least five (5) working days prior to the bid/proposal opening. The Transit Division will report such protests to the FTA regional office.
Post-award protests must be received no later than five (5) working days after notification of the award bid/proposal. Post-award protests may only be accepted from bid/proposal responders. The Purchasing Division will have ten (10) working days after receipt of the formal protest package to evaluate, and issue a response. The Transit Division will report such protests to the FTA regional office.