Gwinnett County Bids #RP021-26 INV

Consulting Services for North Gwinnett Freight Cluster Planning Study

Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners is seeking consulting services for a comprehensive freight cluster planning study in North Gwinnett. - Government Buyer: - Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners - Department of Planning and Development - Financial Services - Purchasing Division - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named; this is a professional services opportunity. - Services Requested: - North Gwinnett Freight Cluster Planning Study - Evaluate freight movement within the North Gwinnett Freight Cluster - Identify transportation improvements, operational strategies, and policy recommendations - Conduct inventory, traffic analysis, stakeholder engagement, and best practices review - Develop implementable recommendations and final plan documentation - Project Scope: - Focuses on Gwinnett County-maintained roadways in the North Gwinnett Freight Cluster (including Buford, Suwanee, Lawrenceville, and unincorporated areas) - Emphasis on improving freight mobility, safety, and economic competitiveness in key logistics and employment centers - Funding: - Total project budget: $250,000 (80% federal funds via Atlanta Regional Commission and Georgia DOT, 20% local funds) - Notable Requirements: - Consultant must be authorized to do business in Georgia - Must meet specific insurance requirements (A.M. Best rating of A-10 or higher) - Includes stakeholder engagement and best practices review - Period of Performance: - Contract starts upon execution and ends December 31, 2027 (approx. 1.5 years from anticipated award) - No product line items; all requirements are for professional consulting services.

Description

Gwinnett County is soliciting competitive sealed proposals from qualified consultants for the North Gwinnett Freight Cluster Planning Study. The study aims to evaluate freight movement within the North Gwinnett Freight Cluster and identify transportation improvements, operational strategies, and policy recommendations to improve freight mobility, safety, and economic competitiveness. The project is funded approximately 80 percent with federal funds and 20 percent with local funds provided by Gwinnett County. Proposals must be submitted by August 14, 2026, and the bid opening will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams.

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