October 20, 2020 - 10:00 AM

Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Work Session Tuesday, October 20, 2020 - 10:00 AM

• 00:00:00

  Introduction

  
• 00:02:01

  Call To Order

  
• 00:02:40

  Approval of Agenda

  
• 00:03:46

  2020-1008

  Award BL071-20, purchase of duty and training ammunition on an annual contract (October 20, 2020 through October 19, 2021), Departments of Corrections, Police Services and Sheriff, to low responsive bidders, Gulf States Distributors, Inc.; International Cartridge Corporation; Precision Delta Corporation; and Smyrna Police Distributors, Inc., per the attached bid tabulation, base bid $276,000.00 (this represents a 10% decrease over the previous contract). (Staff Recommendation: Award)

  
• 00:04:46

  2020-1000

  Approval to renew RP021-17, program management services for Gwinnett County SPLOST parks and recreation program on an annual contract (November 8, 2020 through November 7, 2021), with Atlas Technical Consultants, LLC, formerly known as Moreland Altobelli Associates, Inc., base amount $730,000.00. This contract is funded by the 2017 SPLOST Program. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:05:47

  2020-1012

  Approval to accept a Secure the Vote – Help America Vote Act (HAVA) grant in the amount of $15,000.00 from the Georgia Secretary of State to assist with funding for physical security of voting equipment and the general implementation of the 2020 election cycle. The County’s in-kind match requirement of $114,640.96 was met through the purchase of voting equipment for the 2020 election cycle. Approval/authorization for the Chairman or designee to sign any and all related documents. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:06:50

  2020-1013

  Approval to accept a Secure the Vote – Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security (CARES) Act grant in the amount of $6,000.00 from the Georgia Secretary of State to assist with funding for physical security of personal protective equipment (PPE) and the purchase of ballot drop boxes for voted absentee by mail ballots. The County’s in-kind match requirement of $31,662.00 was met through the purchase of voting equipment for the 2020 election cycle. Approval/authorization for the Chairman or designee to sign any and all related documents. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:07:41

  2020-1032

  Approval to accept a USC Schwarzenegger Institute grant in the amount of $100,000.00 from the USC Schwarzenegger Institute for State and Global Policy to assist with funding for personal protective equipment (PPE) and/or hazard pay for poll officials. Approval/authorization for the Chairman or designee to sign any and all related documents. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:08:34

  2020-1060

  Approval to accept a grant in the amount of $4,134,965.00 from the Center for Tech and Civic Life (CTCL) to assist with funding for the purpose of planning and operationalizing safe and secure election administration. Approval/authorization for the Chairman or designee to sign any and all related documents. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:09:56

  2020-1014

  Approval/authorization to amend the Code of Ordinances of Gwinnett County by repealing Chapter 70, entitled “Parks and Recreation,” in its entirety and replacing it with a new Chapter 70, entitled “Parks and Recreation.” Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:11:43

  2020-1073

  Ratification of employment agreement with Ronald Lewis Cooksey, Jr., Director of Transportation, for recording purposes.

  
• 00:15:37

  2020-1021

  Approval/authorization of a Resolution approving the issuance by the Gwinnett County Water and Sewerage Authority of its Revenue Bonds, Series 2020 and its Revenue Bonds, Series 2023; authorizing the execution and delivery of a 2020 Supplemental Lease Contract between Gwinnett County and the Gwinnett County Water and Sewerage Authority relating to the Series 2020 Bonds; and for other related purposes. (Staff Recommendation: Approve)

  
• 00:16:33

  2020-0992

  Approval of a Letter of Agreement (LOA) between Gwinnett County, GA and NaphCare, Inc. The LOA will allow Gwinnett County Fire & Emergency Services to be compensated for ambulance transports originating at Gwinnett County Detention Center and the Gwinnett County Department of Corrections. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:18:24

  2020-0964

  Approval to renew OS032-17, provision of firefighters' cancer benefit program on an annual contract (January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021), with Association County Commissioners of Georgia - Interlocal Risk Management Agency (ACCG-IRMA), base amount $162,485.50 (negotiated cost savings of approximately $12,400.00). (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:19:15

  2020-0782

  Approval to renew BL085-17, purchase of Symantec licenses, renewals, new products, and professional services on an annual contract (November 6, 2020 through November 5, 2021), with PC Specialists, Inc., dba Technology Integration Group, base bid $221,881.74. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:20:51

  2020-1034

  Approval/authorization for a salary supplement in the amount of $23,154.00 to be added to the salary of the Gwinnett County Clerk of Superior Court for the Clerk to also serve as the Clerk for the Juvenile Court of Gwinnett County. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. §15-11-63(a)-(b), the Juvenile Court has appointed the Clerk of Superior Court to serve as the Clerk of Juvenile Court, and the salary, tenure, compensation of such clerk shall be fixed by the judge with the approval of the governing authority of the county. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department.

  
• 00:22:49

  2020-0968

  Approval of Change Order No. 2 and Final to BL118-18, Construction of New Gwinnett County Georgia State Patrol Post, with Carroll Daniel Construction Co., increasing the contract by $96,280.44. The contract amount is adjusted from $5,833,366.68 to $5,929,647.12. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:24:05

  2020-0969

  Approval of the sale of two surplus vehicles to the City of Lawrenceville for $51,816.00. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:24:36

  2020-0970

  Approval to declare the October 2020 surplus vehicle and equipment list and items from the Scenic Highway Compressed Natural Gas Facility as surplus/salvage to be disposed of in accordance with the Gwinnett County Code of Ordinances and to approve the sale of one surplus vehicle to the City of Lawrenceville. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:25:18

  2020-0998

  Approval of Change Order No.1 to extend RP015-15, provision of custodial services at various Gwinnett County facilities for three months (November 1, 2020 through January 31, 2021), with Building Maintenance Services, Inc., base amount $150,772.86. Change order to follow. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. This project is funded 5.6% by grant funds. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:26:07

  2020-0954

  Approval/authorization for the Chairman to execute a First Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement with the Gwinnett County School District for the temporary storage of some Gwinnett County records at the Gwinnett County School District's Environmental and Supply Services Facility, located at 610 West Crogan Street in Lawrenceville. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:26:52

  2020-1006

  Award OS045-20, purchase of three (3) replacement tandem axle dump trucks and fourteen (14) replacement single axle dump trucks, to Peach State Truck Centers, LLC, using a competitively procured State of Georgia contract, $2,674,571.00. (Staff Recommendation: Award)

  
• 00:28:08

  2020-1001

  Approval/authorization of Change Order No. 2-Final to BL130-18 Spalding Drive/Crooked Creek Road/Jay Bird Alley pedestrian improvements project with Archimetric Design and Construction, Inc., increasing the contract by $8,200.67. The contract amount is adjusted from $1,334,788.15 to $1,342,988.82. Subject to approval as to form by Law Department. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:28:49

  2020-1002

  Approval/authorization for the Chairman to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Buford regarding a scope and feasibility study for an interchange located at Thompson Mill Road at I-985. The City has agreed to contribute $250,000.00 to the project. The County will also contribute $250,000.00 and will manage the project. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:29:52

  2020-1004

  Approval/authorization for the Chairman to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Snellville regarding the 2017 SPLOST City-Managed project. The City and County have agreed to change the SR124/Scenic Highway project at Wisteria from a County-managed project to a City-managed project, total estimated cost of $1,887,852.00. The County will contribute 81% and shall not exceed an amount of $1,529,160.12. The City will manage the project and will be responsible for the remaining amount of the estimated cost and not less than 19% of the final cost of the project. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. County portion funded by the 2017 SPLOST program. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:30:48

  2020-1005

  Approval/authorization for the Chairman to execute Change Order No. 1 with the City of Snellville regarding the 2017 SPLOST County-managed project. The City and County have agreed to change the SR124/Scenic Highway project at Wisteria from a County-managed project to a City managed project. The remaining County funds in the amount of $1,529,160.12 will be transferred to the City-managed project. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. The County’s portion is funded by the 2017 SPLOST program. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:31:13

  2020-1007

  Approval/authorization of Change Order No. 2-Final to BL090-18 Springdale Road at No Business Creek bridge replacement project with E.R. Snell Contractor, Inc., increasing the contract by $4,296.09. The contract amount is adjusted from $2,827,513.33 to $2,831,809.42. Subject to approval as to form by Law Department. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:32:23

  2020-0993

  Award BL065-20, Sherwood Pump Station upgrade and Rock Quarry Pump Station decommissioning, to low bidder, Lakeshore Engineering, LLC, amount not to exceed $3,749,150.00. Contract to follow award. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Staff Recommendation: Award)

  
• 00:33:25

  2020-0994

  Award BL080-20, Frontier Drive water main replacement - phase I, to low bidder, John D. Stephens, Inc., amount not to exceed $1,583,450.00. Contract to follow award. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Staff Recommendation: Award)

  
• 00:34:22

  2020-1003

  Award RP019-20, provision of custodial services at various Department of Water Resources facilities on an annual contract (December 1, 2020 through November 31, 2021), to the highest scoring firm, Intercontinental Commercial Services, Inc., base amount $220,680.00 (negotiated cost savings of approximately $7,320.00). Contract to follow award. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Staff Recommendation: Award)

  
• 00:35:09

  2020-0879

  Approval to renew RP019-18, provision of on-call water and wastewater tank cleaning on an annual contract (November 5, 2020 through November 4, 2021), with Allsouth Environmental Services, Inc., base amount $701,000.00. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:35:53

  2020-0999

  Approval to renew BL075-17, provision of grounds maintenance at various Department of Water Resources facilities on an annual contract (November 8, 2020 through November 7, 2021), with ACS Landscape Management; Ruppert Landscape, Inc.; and Yellowstone Landscape-Southeast, LLC, base bid $290,000.00. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:36:34

  2020-0918

  Approval/authorization for the Chairman to execute a Contract Item Agreement (CIA) with Georgia Department of Transportation (GADOT) at an estimated cost of $58,393.57, for work associated with the Milling and Resurfacing project - SR124 from Dekalb County Line to Jackson Street, Lawrenceville, GADOT Project Number P.I. M005917. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:37:37

  2020-0997

  Approval/authorization for the Chairman to execute the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) by and between the Cities of Berkeley Lake, Dacula, Duluth, Grayson, Lawrenceville, Lilburn, Norcross, Peachtree Corners, Snellville, Sugar Hill and Suwanee and Gwinnett County, to provide Long-Term Ambient Trend Monitoring and Macroinvertebrate Bioassessment Monitoring Data. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:39:02

  2020-1020

  Approval/authorization for the Chairman to execute the Gwinnett County 2021 Water and Sewer Rate Resolution. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:39:45

  Adjournment