December 15, 2020 - 12:00 AM

Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Work Session Tuesday, December 15, 2020 - 10:00 AM

• 00:00:00

  Call To Order

  
• 00:02:35

  Approval of Agenda

  
• 00:03:42

  2020-1262

  Award RP023-20, provision of wrecker services on an annual contract (January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021), Departments of Police Services and Support Services, to the highest scoring firms, Lance Wrecker Services, Inc.; Statewide Wrecker Services, Inc.; and Willard Wrecker Service, Inc., per the attached recommendation letters, base amount $88,000.00. Contracts to follow award. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Staff Recommendation: Award)

  
• 00:05:15

  2020-1263

  Award RP025-20, provide medical examiner services on a multi-year contract, to the highest scoring firm, Forensic Pathology Services, P.C. The initial term of this contract shall be January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021, base amount $1,508,808.48. This contract may be automatically renewed on an annual basis for a total lifetime contract term of five (5) years, total base amount $7,544,042.40. Contract to follow award. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Staff Recommendation: Award)

  
• 00:06:17

  2020-1179

  Approval to renew BL100-19, purchase of miscellaneous paper products on an annual contract (December 16, 2020 through December 15, 2021), Departments of Community Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Sheriff, Support Services, Transportation, and Water Resources, with AASDEL Corporation; Associated Paper, Inc.; Imperial Bag & Paper Co., LLC dba Imperial Dade; Oliver Packaging and Equipment Co.; and Southeastern Paper Group, base bid $567,000.00 (negotiated cost savings of approximately $36,700.00). This contract is funded 20% by grant funds. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:07:20

  2020-1242

  Approval to renew BL095-19, purchase of meat, cheese, fish and poultry on an annual contract (December 17, 2020 through December 16, 2021), Departments of Community Services, Corrections, and Sheriff, with Performance Foodservice; S&S Institutional Foods dba Samples Foods; and Sutherlands Foodservice, Inc., base bid $1,637,144.00 (negotiated cost savings of approximately $4,360.00). This contract is funded 20% by grant funds. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:08:31

  2020-1256

  Approval to renew BL109-18, provision of plumbing repair, maintenance, and installation services on an annual contract (January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021), Departments of Community Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Police Services, Sheriff, and Water Resources, with Talon Property Services, LLC, base bid $441,300.00. This contract is funded 7% by the 2017 SPLOST Program. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:09:29

  2020-1172

  Award OS044-20, provision of a comprehensive outpatient treatment program service for the accountability courts on a multi-year contract, to View Point Health. The initial term of this contract shall be January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021, base amount $596,166.00. This contract may be automatically renewed on an annual basis for a total lifetime contract term of five years, total base amount $3,041,045.75. This contract is funded 67% by grant funds. Contract to follow award. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Staff Recommendation: Award)

  
• 00:10:42

  2020-1264

  Award BL110-20, purchase of disposable styluses on an annual contract (December 16, 2020 through December 15, 2021), to low responsive bidder, Top Choice International Trading Corp., base bid $110,220.00. (Staff Recommendation: Award)

  
• 00:11:50

  2020-1266

  Award BL109-20, George Pierce Park pavement rehabilitation, to low bidder, Atlanta Paving & Concrete Construction, Inc., amount not to exceed $610,281.57. Contract to follow award. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. This contract is funded by the 2017 SPLOST Program. (Staff Recommendation: Award)

  
• 00:12:43

  2020-1272

  Award BL103-20, Tribble Mill Park improvements, to low bidder, Magnum Contracting, LLC, amount not to exceed $2,799,673.00. Contract to follow award. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. This contract is funded 53.3% by various SPLOST programs. (Staff Recommendation: Award)

  
• 00:14:01

  2020-1254

  Approval/authorization to amend the Code of Ordinances of Gwinnett County by repealing Chapter 10, titled “Animals,” in its entirety and replacing it with a new Chapter 10, titled “Animals” and by repealing Chapter 2, Article V, Division 4 titled “Gwinnett Animal Advisory Council” in its entirety and replacing it with a new Chapter 2, Article V, Division 4 titled “Gwinnett Animal Advisory Council.” Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:15:27

  2020-1246

  Award RP026-20, provision of residential real property assessment and administration supplemental services on a multi-year contract, to the highest scoring firm, LMC, Inc. The initial term of this contract shall be January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021, base amount $523,000.00. This contract may be automatically renewed on an annual basis for a total lifetime contract term of five (5) years, total base amount $2,615,000.00. Contract to follow award. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Staff Recommendation: Award)

  
• 00:16:29

  2020-1244

  Approval to renew RP011-18, provision of property and casualty insurance coverage/services on an annual contract (January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021), with Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services; Marsh USA, Inc.; and Willis Insurance Services of Georgia, Inc., base amount $4,561,076.00. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:17:34

  2020-1243

  Approval/authorization of a Supplemental Resolution approving the issuance by the Gwinnett County Water and Sewerage Authority of its Revenue Bonds, Series 2020; 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.

  
• 00:20:10

  2020-1278

  Approval/authorization for the Chairman to execute the Assignment and Assumption of the Gwinnett County-Holder Construction Group, LLC agreement (Contract No. RP025-18) to the Gwinnett Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department.

  
• 00:21:49

  2020-1116

  Award OS050-20, preventative maintenance, services and repairs of power stretchers and load systems on a multi-year contract, to Stryker Sales Corporation. The initial term of this contract shall be January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021, base amount $103,690.80. This contract may be automatically renewed on an annual basis for a total lifetime contract term of five (5) years, total base amount $545,694.97. (Staff Recommendation: Award)

  
• 00:23:15

  2020-1276

  Approval/authorization to accept a donation of $2,100.00 from the Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia on behalf of Ordner Construction Foundation. This donation will be used in 2021 to purchase new fitness equipment for Fire Station No. 5. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:24:05

  2020-1280

  Approval/authorization of a Resolution adopting a Third Amendment to the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Defined Contribution Pension Plan in order to allow eligible employees hired or rehired on or after January 1, 2021 to elect to contribute 5.0% or 7.5% of compensation to the Plan. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:25:47

  2020-1252

  Award OS058-20, provision of aerial and planimetric mapping services on a multi-year contract, to Eagleview Technology Corporation. The initial term of this contract shall be January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021, base amount $419,671.95. This contract may be automatically renewed on an annual basis for a total lifetime contract term of five (5) years, total base amount $2,137,689.75 (negotiated cost savings of approximately $802,500.00). Contract to follow award. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Staff Recommendation: Award)

  
• 00:27:32

  2020-1261

  Approval to declare the attached list of items as unserviceable and authorization to surplus/dispose of the items in accordance with the Gwinnett County Code of Ordinances.

  
• 00:28:37

  2020-1204

  Approval/authorization for Declaration of Taking Condemnation proceedings for the property of Edward Saleh, Penny Mac Services, LLC, and Pathfinder Financial Corp., consisting of 160.24 square feet of fee simple right of way, 2,000.61 square feet of permanent drainage easement, and 1,437.87 square feet of 48-month temporary driveway easement, Tax Parcel No. R6067 015, 2095 Elmwood Circle, amount $1,400.00. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. This project is funded by the 2009 SPLOST program.

  
• 00:30:31

  2020-1230

  Approval/authorization for Declaration of Taking Condemnation proceedings for the property of CUBESMART, L.P., successor by name change to U-Store-It, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, consisting of 33,472.69 square feet of fee simple right of way, 1,618.87 square feet and 6,708.15 square feet of permanent construction easements, and 4,311.74 square feet of permanent drainage easement, Tax Parcel No. R6052 010, 3313 Stone Mountain Highway, amount $202,100.00. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. This project is funded by the 2009 SPLOST program.

  
• 00:32:40

  2020-1205

  Approval/authorization for Declaration of Taking Condemnation proceedings for the property of Alex O. Arrue, consisting of 225.28 square feet and 1159.24 square feet of permanent construction easements, and 134.69 square feet of permanent drainage easement, Tax Parcel No. R6173 261, 1130 Indian Way, amount $1,900.00. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. This project is funded by the 2017 SPLOST program.

  
• 00:34:13

  2020-1271

  Approval/authorization for Declaration of Taking Condemnation proceedings for the property of Vulcan Lands, Inc., a New Jersey corporation, and SunTrust Bank, as Administrative Agent, consisting of 0.104 acres of fee simple right of way, Tax Parcel No. R5221 003, 1055 Ozora Road, amount $5,000.00. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. This project is funded by the 2017 SPLOST Program.

  
• 00:35:26

  2020-1245

  Approval/authorization for the Chairman to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Snellville to provide for the construction of a Library and Educational Building and Parking Structure and the conveyance of land in connection with same. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department.

  
• 00:38:08

  2020-1251

  Approval/authorization for the Chairman to execute a Partial Assignment of Purchase and Sale Agreement in order to acquire the interest of Rowen Foundation, Inc., as Purchaser, in a Purchase and Sale Agreement dated August 18, 2020, with Elizabeth Anne Tanner, aka Elizabeth A. Tanner, as Seller, in order to purchase 71.332 acres of land, more or less, located in G.M.D. 316, Barrow County, Georgia, Tax Parcel Identification Number XX041 001, including the authority to execute any and all documents necessary to consummate the transaction. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department.

  
• 00:40:14

  2020-1265

  Approval/authorization of a Resolution consenting to the inclusion of certain Gwinnett County ad valorem tax increments in the computation of the tax allocation increment for the City of Lilburn Tax Allocation District Number 2: Lilburn Main Street and Old Town District and approval/authorization of an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Lilburn governing the inclusion of such County tax increments in Lilburn Tax Allocation District Number 2: Lilburn Main Street and Old Town District. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department.

  
• 00:43:01

  2020-1273

  Approval/authorization for the Chairman to execute the First Amendment to Ground Lease between Gwinnett County and the Gwinnett Convention and Visitors Bureau, as assignee of the Gwinnett County Development Authority which amends the Ground Lease between Gwinnett County and the Gwinnett County Development Authority dated May 29, 2015. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department.

  
• 00:44:27

  2020-1284

  Approval/authorization for the Chairman to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Lawrenceville to provide for the construction of a Library and the conveyance of land to the County in connection with same. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department.

  
• 00:46:59

  2020-1236

  Award OS001-21, provision of digital advertising, to Clear Channel Outdoor, LLC, $129,701.39. (Staff Recommendation: Award)

  
• 00:47:55

  2020-1233

  Approval/authorization for the Chairman to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Business Watch International U.S. Inc., to provide Gwinnett County Police Department service to receive transaction reports detailing the purchase or pawn of second hand goods, and to provide an investigative interface for the monitoring of the transaction data. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:48:56

  2020-1258

  Ratification of the emergency purchase of nitrile gloves, with Performance Safety Group, $155,605.00. This contract is funded by the Cares Act Funding. (Staff Recommendation: Ratification)

  
• 00:49:55

  2020-1259

  Ratification of the emergency purchase of nitrile gloves, with Body Armor Outlet, LLC, $225,280.00. This contract is funded by the Cares Act Funding. (Staff Recommendation: Ratification)

  
• 00:50:24

  2020-1239

  Award OS059-20, purchase and installation of furniture for the Gwinnett County Entrepreneur Center, per the attached recommendation letter, using a competitively procured State of Georgia contract, $130,718.45. (Staff Recommendation: Award)

  
• 00:51:21

  2020-1247

  Award BL089-20, Gwinnett County Police Training Facility indoor firing range HVAC upgrade project, to low bidder, John F. Pennebaker Co., Inc., amount not to exceed $1,919,544.00. Contract to follow award. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Staff Recommendation: Award)

  
• 00:52:16

  2020-1249

  Award OS056-20, provision of Honeywell software, repairs and upgrades on a multi-year contract, to Honeywell Building Solutions, Honeywell International, Inc. The initial term of this contract shall be January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021, base amount $572,692.00. This contract may be automatically renewed on an annual basis for a total lifetime term of three years, total base amount $859,813.00. Contract to follow award. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Staff Recommendation: Award)

  
• 00:53:43

  2020-1238

  Approval to renew BL118-19, provision of landscaping maintenance services at various Gwinnett County facilities on an annual contract (January 8, 2021 through January 7, 2022), with Visionscapes, Inc., base bid $165,000.00. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:54:22

  2020-1248

  Approval to extend BL130-15, HVAC system maintenance services for various County facilities on an annual contract (January 1, 2021 through April 30, 2021), with United Maintenance, Inc., base bid $216,684.00. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:55:13

  2020-1192

  Approval/authorization to accept a cash grant of up to $100,000.00 from The Recycling Partnership for the implementation of recycling education initiatives within unincorporated Gwinnett County. Approval/authorization for the Chairman or designee to execute grant documents and any other necessary documents. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. This grant is funded through The Recycling Partnership with matching County funds up to $100,000.00. Contract to follow. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:56:26

  2020-1194

  Approval/authorization for the Chairman to execute any and all documents necessary to grant 13,315 square feet (0.31 acre) of temporary access easement for $5,193.00 on Tax Parcel No. R6064 012, and 1,804 square feet (0.04 acre) of permanent utility easement and 7,220 square feet (0.1657 acre) of temporary construction easement for $1,000.00 on Tax Parcel No. R6172 600 to Atlanta Gas Light Company. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:57:36

  2020-1282

  Approval/authorization for the Chairman to execute a lease between Gwinnett County and Congresswoman Carolyn Bourdeaux for 1,200 square feet of office space at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center, with a monthly rental amount of $2,250.00, and an initial term beginning January 3, 2021, and ending January 2, 2022, with an automatic renewal for one additional year. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 00:58:33

  2020-1253

  Award BL106-20, Lilburn Stone Mountain Road at Old Tucker Road intersection improvement project, to low bidder, Construction 57, Inc., amount not to exceed $985,106.00. Contract to follow award. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. This contract is funded 86% by the 2017 SPLOST Program. (Staff Recommendation: Award)

  
• 00:59:40

  2020-1237

  Approval to renew BL116-19, traffic signal and intelligent transportation system (ITS) demand services on an annual contract (January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021), with Brooks Berry Haynie & Associates, Inc.; North Cherokee Electrical Contractors, Inc.; and Over & Under General Contractors, Inc., base bid $1,390,000.00. This contract is funded 55% by various SPLOST programs. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 01:00:45

  2020-1240

  Approval/authorization for the Chairman to execute a Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant (LMIG) Application with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) for assistance in the resurfacing of various County roads and to accept the revenue once approved by GDOT. Approval/authorization to execute any and all related documents. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. GDOT will contribute $6,264,860.69 and the County match will be $1,879,458.21 for a total of $8,144,318.90. This item is funded 76.9% by the Georgia Department of Transportation and 23.1% by the 2017 SPLOST Program. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 01:01:41

  2020-1241

  Approval/authorization for the Chairman to execute an agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) for the installation, maintenance and operation of roadway lighting at a proposed roundabout at the intersection of Hi-Hope Road/Hurricane Shoals Road and Airport Road. GDOT will install the roundabout and lighting as part of the SR 316/University Parkway at Hi-Hope Road interchange project. Gwinnett County will be responsible for the maintenance and operating costs for this lighting. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 01:02:50

  2020-1257

  Approval/authorization for the Chairman to execute an agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation for the acquisition of right of way for the Duluth Highway from SR 316/University Parkway to Hurricane Shoals Road roadway improvement project. This agreement outlines the requirements for Gwinnett County to acquire right of way for this project that has federal funds in the construction phase. The cost of right of way acquisition for this project is funded by Gwinnett County. Approval/authorization for the Chairman or designee to execute any and all related documents. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 01:03:48

  2020-1260

  Approval/authorization for the Chairman to sign a letter of consensus indicating agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration on the status of various documents related to the I-85 Planning and Environmental Linkages Study. Subject to approval as to form by the Law Department. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 01:05:10

  2020-1200

  Award OS034-20, purchase of products and services for Hach equipment on an annual contract (January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021), to Hach Company, base amount $600,000.00. (Staff Recommendation: Award)

  
• 01:06:17

  2020-1195

  Approval to renew BL081-17, provision of meter reading services on an annual contract (January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021), with Bermex, Inc., base bid $2,900,000.00. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 01:07:04

  2020-1196

  Approval to renew RP018-18, landfill disposal of bio-solids and grit and screenings on an annual contract (January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021), with Waste Eliminator, Inc., base amount $8,172,000.00 (negotiated cost savings of approximately $61,290.00). (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 01:08:01

  2020-1198

  Approval to renew BL091-19, repair and replacement of electric motors on an annual contract (January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021), with Smith-Gray Electric Co., Inc., base bid $260,000.00. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 01:08:53

  2020-1203

  Approval to renew OS033-16, provision of products and services for the SUEZ ozone generator systems on an annual contract (January 18, 2021 through January 17, 2022), with SUEZ Treatment Solutions, Inc., base amount $1,100,000.00. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 01:09:56

  2020-1232

  Approval to increase OS025-19, purchase of products and services for Leopold media storage equipment on an annual contract (August 7, 2020 through August 6, 2021), with Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc., increase base amount from $90,000.00 to $460,635.00 and ratification of emergency purchase orders in the amount of $260,635.00. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 01:11:50

  2020-1267

  Approval to renew BL090-19, provision of electrical equipment installation, inspection and repair services on an annual contract (January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021), with Cleveland Electric Company, base bid $1,800,000.00. (Staff Recommendation: Approval)

  
• 01:12:46

  Adjournment