BOC Work Session 1.20.26

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January 20, 2026 - 10:00 AM

Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Work Session
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 - 10:00 AM

00:00:00

Introduction
00:01:16

Call To Order
00:01:58

Approval of Agenda
00:02:39

Contract Renewals

2026-0081 Approval to renew BL127-21, full inspection, testing, maintenance,
repair, and installation services of fire alarm systems at various County buildings
on an annual contract (February 8, 2026 through February 7, 2027), Part I with
Entec Systems, Inc. and Part II with Century Fire Protection, LLC, amount not to
exceed $250,000.00. (Recommendation: Approval)

2026-0085 Approval to renew BL120-22, cutting and removal of trees and limbs
and stump grinding on an annual contract (February 7, 2026 through February 6,
2027), with Turcios Tree Services, LLC, as the primary service provider, and
Performance Tree Service, LLC, as the secondary service provider, amount not to
exceed $552,400.00. (Recommendation: Approval)

2026-0054 Approval to renew SS023-25, purchase of Bi-Directional Amplifier and
MACH alert maintenance and support on an annual contract (January 1, 2026
through December 31, 2026), with Motorola Solutions, amount not to exceed
$120,058.07. (Recommendation: Approval)

2026-0063 Approval to renew BL124-24, provision of landscaping services for
various Police facilities on an annual contract (January 31, 2026 through January
30, 2027), with Visionscapes, Inc., amount not to exceed $135,000.00.
(Recommendation: Approval)

2026-0067 Approval to renew SS046-22, provision of products and services for
Siemens Industry variable frequency drives on an annual contract (February 8,
2026 through February 7, 2027), with Innomotics, LLC, amount not to exceed
$250,000.00. (Recommendation: Approval)

2026-0069 Approval to renew SS037-22, provision of products and services for
the Veolia ozone generation systems on an annual contract (February 22, 2026
through February 21, 2027), with Veolia Water Technologies Treatment Solutions
USA, Inc., amount not to exceed $1,630,000.00. (Recommendation: Approval)
(Water and Sewerage Authority Approved on January 12, 2026, Vote 5-0.)
00:03:52

2026-0111

Approval to accept the resignation of Johnny Blan from the Board of Assessors. Term expires February 15, 2028. Chairwoman's Appointment
00:04:36

2026-0112

Approval to appoint Lauren Tringali, District 1 appointment (Incumbent Christina Westmeyer) and Incumbent Tonya Anderson, District 3 appointment to the Gwinnett Animal Advisory Council. ITerms expire December 31, 2027.
00:04:58

2026-0113

Approval to appoint Incumbent Randy Redner to the Gwinnett County Human Services Advisory Board. Member serves at the pleasure of the Board of Commissioners. District 1/Carden
00:05:15

2026-0115

Approval to appoint to the Gwinnett County Police Citizens Advisory Board: Chanteasea Estes, Gwinnett 101 Citizens Academy Alumni Board Representative (Incumbent Cheryl Murdock); Allison Wilkerson, Gwinnett Municipal Association Representative (Incumbent Marc Cohen); Cooper Henson, Gwinnett Technical College Student Government Association Representative (Incumbent Mathias Sosa); and Danielle Carico, View Point Health Representative (Incumbent Pej Mahdavi). Terms expire January 31, 2028. Board of Commissioners Appointments
00:05:55

2026-0116

Approval to appoint Matthew Bonadies to the Gwinnett County Stormwater Authority, Seat 1. Term expires December 31, 2029. Incumbent Rich Edinger. District 1/Carden
00:06:15

2026-0117

Approval to appoint Incumbents Curt Thompson, District 1 appointment and Henry Rawls, District 3 appointment to the Gwinnett County Water & Sewerage Authority. Terms expire December 31, 2026.
00:06:34

2026-0118

Approval to appoint Incumbent Darryl Hughes to the Gwinnett Animal Control Hearing Board. Term expires July 31, 2026. District 3/Watkins
00:06:51

2026-0089

Award OS002-26, West Proflex Professional subscription on a multiyear contract, to Thompson Reuters. The initial term of this contract shall beFebruary 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027, amount not to exceed $89,520.00.
This contract may be automatically renewed on an annual basis for a total lifetime contract term of 36 months, total amount not to exceed $284,995.92. (Recommendation: Award)
00:08:16

2026-0093

Award RP033-25, provision of veterinary medical services on a multiyear contract, to A.W.A. Georgia, LLC. The initial term of this contract shall be February 19, 2026 through December 31, 2026, amount not to exceed
$840,000.00. This contract may be automatically renewed on an annual basis for a total lifetime contract term of five (5) years, total amount not to exceed $4,370,100.00. (Recommendation: Award)
00:10:19

2026-0057

Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman to execute a contract with Gwinnett County Department of Family and Children Services in the amount of $660,638.00 for the period of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. (Recommendation: Approval)
00:11:13

2026-0058

Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman to execute a contract with View Point Health in the amount of $1,443,341.00 for the period of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. (Recommendation: Approval)
00:11:56

2026-0059

Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman to execute a contract with Gwinnett Coalition, Inc. in the amount of $235,088.00 for the period of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. (Recommendation: Approval)
00:12:26

2026-0060

Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman to execute a contract with Mosaic Georgia, Inc. in the amount of $875,000.00 for the period of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. (Recommendation: Approval)
00:13:16

2026-0061

Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman to execute a contract with Gwinnett County Board of Health d/b/a Gwinnett County Health Department, in the amount of $3,345,000.00 for the period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. (Recommendation: Approval)
00:14:04

2026-0062

Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman to execute a contract with the Latin American Association, Inc., in the amount of $1,012,300.00 for the period of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. (Recommendation:
Approval)
00:14:48

2026-0066

Approval/authorization to accept a grant from the Atlanta Regional Commission. These funds will allow Gwinnett County Health and Human Services to continue the GET IN GEAR voucher program, a transportation service for seniors and disabled adults 18 years of age and older which improves quality of the life while aging in place. The grant contract is $67,200.00 with a required local match of $13,440.00. The match requirement will be partially funded by program user fees. Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman, or designee, to sign any and all related documents. (Recommendation: Approval)
00:16:11

2026-0126

Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman to execute a Resolution providing for a salary supplement for the Tax Commissioner of Gwinnett County. (Recommendation: Approval)
00:17:21

2026-0056

Award BL143-25, provision of VMware Cloud Licensing and Live Recovery Protection on a multi-year contract, to New Tech Solutions, Inc. The initial term of this contract shall be January 20, 2026 through December 31, 2026, amount not to exceed $1,027,134.95. This contract may be automatically renewed on an annual basis for a total lifetime contract term of five (5) years, total amount not to exceed $5,135,674.75. (Recommendation: Award)
00:18:43

2026-0096

Approval of the settlement in the case of Amanda Zapata Campos v. Gwinnett County, State Court of Gwinnett County, Georgia, Civil Action File Number 25-C-01780-S3, in the amount of $400,000.00.
00:19:47

2026-0049

Approval/authorization for Declaration of Taking Condemnation proceedings for the property of the Milam Inspiration Living Trust, consisting of 104,589 square feet of permanent utility easement and 121,646 square feet of 24 month temporary construction easement, Tax Parcel Nos. R7243 001, R7243 170, and R7246 001, 1 Inspiration Drive, Duluth, Georgia, amount $615,700.00. This project is funded by the Water and Sewer Renewal & Extension Fund.
00:21:15

2026-0052

Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman to sign any and all documents necessary to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Gwinnett County Water and Sewerage Authority, and the City of Loganville related to water and sewer service delivery for four properties annexed by Loganville. (Approved by the Water & Sewerage Authority on January 12, 2026 - Vote 5-0.)
00:22:30

2026-0090

Approval/authorization for Declaration of Taking Condemnation proceedings for the property of Peregrine Development LLC, The Piedmont Bank and Campbell Real Estate Group, L.L.C., consisting of 365.02 square feet of fee simple right of way, 1,944.89 square feet of permanent construction easement, and 9,296.21 square feet of 24-month temporary driveway easement, Tax Parcel No. R6164 261, 4771 Britt Road, Norcross, GA, amount $52,400.00. This project is funded by the 2023 SPLOST program.
00:24:05

2026-0080

Award BL125-25, provision of maintenance and repair of irrigation systems on a multi-year contract, to Mickey and Son's, LLC. The initial term of this contract shall be March 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, amount not to
exceed $87,440.00. This contract may be automatically renewed on an annual basis for a total lifetime contract term of five (5) years, total amount not to exceed $455,053.20. (Recommendation: Award)
00:25:19

2026-0094

Award BL119-25, provision of maintenance, repair, and resurfacing of outdoor sports courts on a multi-year contract, to McGrath Industries, LLC dba Talbot Tennis and Southeastern Tennis Courts, Inc. The initial term of this contract shall be January 21, 2026 through December 31, 2026, amount not to exceed $168,516.75. This contract may be automatically renewed on an annual basis for a total lifetime contract term of five (5) years, total amount not to exceed $873,073.01. (Recommendation: Award)
00:26:43

2026-0053

Approval/authorization to accept a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources in the amount of $500,000.00. This funding will be used as part of the Vines Park Phase II
Extension. The local match will be $500,000.00 and funded by the 2023 SPLOST Program. Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman or designee to sign any and all related documents. (Recommendation: Approval)
00:27:51

2026-0043

Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement between Gwinnett County and the Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) for the provision of a framework for interoperability of certain Gwinnett County Police Department (GCPD) and DPSdesignated Talkgroups. (Recommendation: Approval)
00:29:09

2026-0068

Award BL104-25, provision of Galaxy Access Control system integrator services on an annual contract (January 20, 2026 through January 19, 2027), to A3 Communications, Inc., amount not to exceed $208,744.25.
(Recommendation: Award)
00:30:15

2026-0087

Award RP030-25, provision of custodial services at various county facilities on a multi-year contract, to Intercontinental Commercial Services, Inc. The initial term of this contract shall be February 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, amount not to exceed $2,748,786.53. This contract may be automatically renewed on an annual basis for a total lifetime contract term of five (5) years, total amount not to exceed $13,743,932.65. (Recommendation: Award)
00:32:14

2026-0077

Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman to execute any and all documents necessary to grant an underground power easement to Georgia Power Company for installation and maintenance of power utility infrastructure to serve the Dacula Activity Building at 2735 Auburn Avenue, Dacula. (Recommendation: Approval)
00:33:15

2026-0086

Award BL124-25, Ridge Road at Thompson Mill Road intersection improvement project, to Backbone Infrastructure, LLC, amount not to exceed $3,060,001.00. This contract is funded by the 2017 SPLOST Program.
(Recommendation: Award)
00:34:12

2026-0021

Award BL079-25, replacement of odor control fans at the F. Wayne Hill Water Resources Center, to IHC Construction Companies, LLC, amount not to exceed $1,950,000.00. (Recommendation: Award) (Water and Sewerage Authority Approved on January 12, 2026, Vote 5-0.)
00:35:08

2026-0023

Award BL110-25, purchase of outdoor pad mount switches and compartmental transformers, to Magnetron USA, LLC and Nationwide Electric Supply, LLC, amount not to exceed $107,823.00. (Recommendation: Award)
00:35:54

2026-0026

Award BL106-25, Kent Court water main replacement, to The Dickerson Group, Inc., amount not to exceed $1,967,810.38. (Recommendation: Award) (Water and Sewerage Authority Approved on January 12, 2026. Vote 4-0.)
00:36:36

2026-0034

Award BL113-25, Wayne Mason raw water intake improvements, to Garney Companies, Inc., amount not to exceed $40,434,170.00. Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman or designee to sign any and all related documents. (Recommendation: Award) (Water and Sewerage Authority Approved on January 12, 2026, Vote 4-0.)
00:37:22

2026-0042

Award BL005-26, provision of inspections, repair, and rehabilitation of aboveground pre-stressed concrete tanks on an annual contract, to Structural Preservation Systems, LLC, amount not to exceed $334,468.50.
(Recommendation: Award)
00:38:17

2026-0055

Award BL126-25, downstream Gas South sewer replacement, to JDS, Inc., amount not to exceed $5,460,297.00. (Recommendation: Award) (Water and Sewerage Authority Approved on January 12, 2026, Vote 4-0.)
00:38:57

2026-0070

Approval to increase SS004-22, maintenance of WatsonMarlow/Bredel pumps and control panels on an annual contract for the current contract period (April 19, 2025 through April 18, 2026), with Eco-Tech, Inc. from
$600,000.00 to $950,000.00 and approval to renew (April 19, 2026 through April 18, 2027), amount not to exceed $1,365,000.00. (Recommendation: Approval) (Water and Sewerage Authority Approved on January 12, 2026, Vote 5-0.)
00:40:00

Adjournment