BOC Work Session 8.19.25

August 19, 2025 - 10:00 AM

Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Work Session
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 - 10:00 AM

• 00:00:00

  Introduction

  
• 00:01:43

  Call To Order

  
• 00:02:26

  Approval of Agenda

  
• 00:02:41

  2025-0879

  Approval of a recommendation to appoint Dr. Denise Pecht to the Hospital Authority of Gwinnett County, Georgia as the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners – District 4 Appointment. Incumbent Iris Hamilton. Term expires September 30, 2028.

  
• 00:03:35

  2025-0826

  Award SS028-25, purchase of Reconnect engagement application on an annual contract (August 19, 2025 through August 18, 2026), to Reconnect, Inc., base amount $182,200.00. (Recommendation: Award)

  
• 00:04:57

  2025-0808

  Approval to accept a $10,000.00 donation from MÁS+ by Messi. This donation will be used to support Live Healthy Gwinnett’s Be Active Gwinnett mobile recreation program. (Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:06:04

  2025-0777

  Approval/authorization of a Resolution establishing the 2025 millage rates; authorizing the levy of taxes within Gwinnett County; and authorization for the Chairwoman to execute any and all documents related to the millage rates and digest submission to the Georgia Department of Revenue. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department.

  
• 00:07:10

  2025-0824

  Approval to renew SS010-17, purchase of portable radios and accessories for the Gwinnett County 800 MHz radio system on an annual contract (August 19, 2025 through August 18, 2026), with Motorola Solutions, Inc., base amount $688,264.93. (Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:08:10

  2025-0870

  Approval of the settlement of the claim of Fortune Barrios for the sum of $500,000.00. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department.

  
• 00:09:02

  2025-0871

  Approval of the settlement of the claim of Stephanie Barrios for the sum of $150,000.00. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department.

  
• 00:09:37

  2025-0836

  Approval/authorization of a Resolution approving the sale of 0.59 acres, more or less, of property located at 2407 Main Street, Duluth, Georgia, being known as Tax Parcel Identification Number R7205 001, by the Gwinnett County Water and Sewerage Authority, as seller, to the City of Duluth, as buyer; authorizing the execution and delivery of a 2025 Supplemental Lease Contract between Gwinnett County and the Gwinnett County Water and Sewerage Authority relating to the sale of such property; and for other related purposes.

  
• 00:10:57

  2025-0762

  Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman to execute a Lease Agreement with American Legion Post 232, Inc. for the use of office space at the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:12:32

  2025-0784

  Award SS024-25, provision of 911 call handling system maintenance, to AT&T Enterprises, LLC, in the amount of $257,064.00. (Recommendation: Award)

  
• 00:14:00

  2025-0760

  Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with Gwinnett Technical College for the use of the county-owned 800 MHz system, at no cost. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:14:54

  2025-0768

  Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement for a funding partnership between Gwinnett County and the Gateway85 Community Improvement District for Flock cameras and related services. (Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:17:03

  2025-0769

  Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement for a funding partnership between Gwinnett County and the Sugarloaf Community Improvement District for Flock cameras and related services. (Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:17:57

  2025-0770

  Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement for a funding partnership between Gwinnett County and the Gwinnett Place Community Improvement District for Flock cameras and related services. (Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:18:48

  2025-0771

  Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement for a funding partnership between Gwinnett County and the Evermore Community Improvement District for Flock cameras and related services. (Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:19:52

  2025-0829

  Award BL077-25, Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office boiler replacement, to John F. Pennebaker Company, Inc., amount not to exceed $938,235.00. Contract to follow award. (Recommendation: Award)

  
• 00:21:22

  2025-0707

  Award BL080-25, preventive maintenance and repair of emergency generators on a multi-year contract, to Nixon Power Services, LLC. The initial term of this contract shall be August 19, 2025 through December 31, 2025, base bid $323,035.89. This contract may be automatically renewed on an annual basis for a total lifetime contract term of five (5) years, total base bid $4,273,923.89. (Recommendation: Award)

  
• 00:23:01

  2025-0810

  Award BL075-25, Gwinnett County facilities monument sign project, to United Signs, LLC, amount not to exceed $198,000.00. Contract to follow award. (Recommendation: Award)

  
• 00:24:12

  2025-0804

  Approval to renew BL067-21, HVAC system maintenance services at various County facilities on an annual contract (October 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026), with United Maintenance, Inc., base bid $582,460.50. (Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:25:06

  2025-0791

  Award BL073-25, Ingram Road at Bromolow Creek Tributary design/build bridge replacement project, to E.R. Snell Contractor, Inc., in the amount of $2,629,972.00. Contract to follow award. This project is funded by the 2023 SPLOST Program. (Recommendation: Award)

  
• 00:26:13

  2025-0774

  Approval to renew BL103-23, provision of sidewalk trip hazard removal services on an annual contract (September 20, 2025 through September 19, 2026), with Georgia Safe Sidewalks, LLC, base bid $210,000.00. (Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:27:02

  2025-0821

  Approval to renew BL066-24, purchase of LED street signs on an annual contract (September 17, 2025 through September 16, 2026), with Florida Transcor, Inc., base bid $150,000.00. This contract is funded by the 2017 SPLOST Program. (Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:27:45

  2025-0823

  Approval to renew BL086-23, purchase of centerline and crosswalk paint on an annual contract (November 7, 2025 through November 6, 2026), with LBS Enterprises, LLC dba Allstates Coatings Company, base bid $200,000.00. (Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:28:35

  2025-0805

  Approval/authorization to apply for and accept, if awarded, Federal Transit Administration FY2025 Section 5307 and 5339 formula grant funds, in the total amount of $8,470,786.00 with a required local match of $2,117,696.50. These grant funds will provide Federal assistance for operating expenses, required safety and security expenditures, and bus/infrastructure purchases. Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman, or designee, to execute any and all related documents. (Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:29:31

  2025-0809

  Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority and Gwinnett County for a regional automated fare collection system 2.0. (Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:30:26

  2025-0741

  Award BL072-25, Buford Highway cast iron pipe replacement – Section B, to The Dickerson Group, Inc., amount not to exceed $6,247,290.57. Contract to follow award. (Recommendation: Award) (Water and Sewerage Authority Approved on August 11, 2025, Vote 4-0.)

  
• 00:31:22

  2025-0756

  Award SS025-25, provision of licensing and support for the Maximo system on an annual contract (October 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026), to International Business Machines Corporation, base amount $154,511.50. (Recommendation: Award)

  
• 00:32:08

  2025-0773

  Award BL012-25, replacement of large water meters, 3” or larger, on an annual contract (August 19, 2025 through August 18, 2026), to The Dickerson Group, Inc., as the primary service provider, and Civil Construction & Utilities, LLC, as the secondary service provider, base bid $480,000.00. (Recommendation: Award)

  
• 00:33:01

  2025-0792

  Award BL049-25, purchase and installation support of circular clarifier drives at Lanier Filter Plant, to Sentry Equipment Corp., amount not to exceed $208,458.42. Contract to follow award. (Recommendation: Award)

  
• 00:33:55

  2025-0793

  Award BL050-25, purchase and installation support of lobe pumps at Lanier Filter Plant, to Boerger, LLC, amount not to exceed $112,120.37. Contract to follow award. (Recommendation: Award)

  
• 00:34:34

  2025-0819

  Award BL051-25, purchase and installation support of inclined plate settlers at Lanier Filter Plant, to Jim Myers and Sons, Inc., amount not to exceed $1,033,312.00. Contract to follow award. (Recommendation: Award) (Water and Sewerage Authority Approved on August 11, 2025, Vote 5-0.)

  
• 00:35:24

  2025-0822

  Award BL047-25, purchase and installation support of rapid and flocculator mixers at Lanier Filter Plant, to SPX Flow, LLC, amount not to exceed $616,635.98. Contract to follow award. (Recommendation: Award) (Water and Sewerage Authority Approved on August 11, 2025, Vote 5-0.)

  
• 00:36:10

  2025-0725

  Approval to renew BL089-22, inspection and exercising of water and sewer valves on an annual contract (September 21, 2025 through September 20, 2026), with Pure Technologies U.S., Inc. dba Wachs Water Services, base bid $2,200,000.00. (Recommendation: Approval) (Water and Sewerage Authority Approved on August 11, 2025, Vote 5-0.)

  
• 00:37:13

  2025-0753

  Approval to renew SS029-23, purchase of components, software, system maintenance and service for the Invensys-Foxboro control system on an annual contract (August 19, 2025 through August 18, 2026), with Schneider Electric Systems USA, Inc., base amount $300,000.00. (Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:38:02

  Adjournment