Gwinnett County Commissioners — Work Session, January 20, 2026
This is a summary of the official Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Work Session held on January 20, 2026. The Board reviewed various contract renewals, appointments, and new business items, assigning them to either the Consent or Discussion agendas for future action. Key items discussed included water main replacements, veterinary medical services, and several community service contracts.
Topics
- contracts
- appointments
- water_sewer
- animals
- procedural
Actions
Approval of Agenda
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval of Agenda {Action: Approved Motion: Ku Second: Carden Vote: 5-0; Hendrickson-Yes; Carden-Yes; Ku-Yes; Watkins-Yes; Holtkamp-Yes}
2026-0081 — Renew contract for fire alarm systems inspection, testing, maintenance, repair, and installation services
unknown · 250000 (not to exceed) · Multiple Departments
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... amount not to exceed $250,000.00.
2026-0085 — Renew contract for cutting and removal of trees, limbs, and stump grinding
unknown · 552400 (not to exceed) · Multiple Departments
Approval to renew BL120-22, cutting and removal of trees and limbs and stump grinding on an annual contract... with Turcios Tree Services, LLC... amount not to exceed $552,400.00.
2026-0054 — Renew contract for Bi-Directional Amplifier and MACH alert maintenance and support
unknown · 120058.07 (not to exceed) · Information Technology Services
Approval to renew SS023-25, purchase of Bi-Directional Amplifier and MACH alert maintenance and support on an annual contract... with Motorola Solutions, amount not to exceed $120,058.07.
2026-0063 — Renew contract for landscaping services for various Police facilities
unknown · 135000 (not to exceed) · Police Services
Approval to renew BL124-24, provision of landscaping services for various Police facilities on an annual contract... with Visionscapes, Inc., amount not to exceed $135,000.00.
2026-0067 — Renew contract for Siemens Industry variable frequency drives products and services
unknown · 250000 (not to exceed) · Water Resources
Approval to renew SS046-22, provision of products and services for Siemens Industry variable frequency drives on an annual contract... with Innomotics, LLC, amount not to exceed $250,000.00.
2026-0069 — Renew contract for Veolia ozone generation systems products and services
unknown · 1630000 (not to exceed) · Water Resources
Approval to renew SS037-22, provision of products and services for the Veolia ozone generation systems on an annual contract... with Veolia Water Technologies Treatment Solutions USA, Inc., amount not to exceed $1,630,000.00.
2026-0111 — Resignation of Johnny Blan from the Board of Assessors
unknown · Commissioners
Approval to accept the resignation of Johnny Blan from the Board of Assessors. Term expires February 15, 2028.
2026-0112 — Appointments to the Gwinnett Animal Advisory Council
unknown · Commissioners
Approval to appoint Lauren Tringali, District 1 appointment... and Incumbent Tonya Anderson, District 3 appointment to the Gwinnett Animal Advisory Council.
2026-0113 — Appointment of Randy Redner to the Gwinnett County Human Services Advisory Board
unknown · Commissioners
Approval to appoint Incumbent Randy Redner to the Gwinnett County Human Services Advisory Board.
2026-0115 — Appointments to the Gwinnett County Police Citizens Advisory Board
unknown · Commissioners
Approval to appoint to the Gwinnett County Police Citizens Advisory Board: Chanteasea Estes... Allison Wilkerson... Cooper Henson... and Danielle Carico...
2026-0116 — Appointment of Matthew Bonadies to the Gwinnett County Stormwater Authority
unknown · Commissioners
Approval to appoint Matthew Bonadies to the Gwinnett County Stormwater Authority, Seat 1.
2026-0117 — Appointments to the Gwinnett County Water & Sewerage Authority
unknown · Commissioners
Approval to appoint Incumbents Curt Thompson, District 1 appointment and Henry Rawls, District 3 appointment to the Gwinnett County Water & Sewerage Authority.
2026-0118 — Appointment of Darryl Hughes to the Gwinnett Animal Control Hearing Board
unknown · Commissioners
Approval to appoint Incumbent Darryl Hughes to the Gwinnett Animal Control Hearing Board.
2026-0089 — Award subscription contract for West Proflex Professional to Thompson Reuters
unknown · 284995.92 (not to exceed) · Administrative Office of the Courts
Award OS002-26, West Proflex Professional subscription on a multi-year contract, to Thompson Reuters... total lifetime contract term of 36 months, total amount not to exceed $284,995.92.
2026-0093 — Award contract for veterinary medical services to A.W.A. Georgia, LLC
unknown · 4370100 (not to exceed) · Community Services
Award RP033-25, provision of veterinary medical services on a multi-year contract, to A.W.A. Georgia, LLC... total lifetime contract term of five (5) years, total amount not to exceed $4,370,100.00.
2026-0057 — Contract with Gwinnett County Department of Family and Children Services
unknown · 660638 · Community Services
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...
2026-0058 — Contract with View Point Health
unknown · 1443341 · Community Services
Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman to execute a contract with View Point Health in the amount of $1,443,341.00...
2026-0059 — Contract with Gwinnett Coalition, Inc.
unknown · 235088 · Community Services
Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman to execute a contract with Gwinnett Coalition, Inc. in the amount of $235,088.00...
2026-0060 — Contract with Mosaic Georgia, Inc.
unknown · 875000 · Community Services
Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman to execute a contract with Mosaic Georgia, Inc. in the amount of $875,000.00...
2026-0061 — Contract with Gwinnett County Board of Health
unknown · 3345000 · Community Services
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...
2026-0062 — Contract with the Latin American Association, Inc.
unknown · 1012300 · Community Services
Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman to execute a contract with the Latin American Association, Inc., in the amount of $1,012,300.00...
2026-0066 — Accept grant from the Atlanta Regional Commission for GET IN GEAR voucher program
unknown · 67200 · Community Services
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... grant contract is $67,200.00...
2026-0126 — Resolution providing for a salary supplement for the Tax Commissioner
unknown · Human Resources
Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman to execute a Resolution providing for a salary supplement for the Tax Commissioner of Gwinnett County.
2026-0056 — Award contract for VMware Cloud Licensing and Live Recovery Protection to New Tech Solutions, Inc.
unknown · 5135674.75 (not to exceed) · Information Technology Services
Award BL143-25, provision of VMware Cloud Licensing and Live Recovery Protection on a multi-year contract, to New Tech Solutions, Inc... total lifetime contract term of five (5) years, total amount not to exceed $5,135,674.75.
2026-0096 — Settlement in Amanda Zapata Campos v. Gwinnett County
unknown · 400000 · Law Department
Approval of the settlement in the case of Amanda Zapata Campos v. Gwinnett County... in the amount of $400,000.00.
2026-0049 — Condemnation proceedings for Milam Inspiration Living Trust property
unknown · 615700 · Law Department
Approval/authorization for Declaration of Taking Condemnation proceedings for the property of the Milam Inspiration Living Trust... amount $615,700.00. This project is funded by the Water and Sewer Renewal & Extension Fund.
2026-0052 — Intergovernmental Agreement with Water and Sewerage Authority and City of Loganville
unknown · Law Department
Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman to sign any and all documents necessary to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement... related to water and sewer service delivery for four properties annexed by Loganville.
2026-0090 — Condemnation proceedings for Peregrine Development LLC property
unknown · 52400 · Law Department
Approval/authorization for Declaration of Taking Condemnation proceedings for the property of Peregrine Development LLC... amount $52,400.00. This project is funded by the 2023 SPLOST program.
2026-0080 — Award contract for maintenance and repair of irrigation systems to Mickey and Son's, LLC
unknown · 455053.2 (not to exceed) · Parks and Recreation
Award BL125-25, provision of maintenance and repair of irrigation systems on a multi-year contract, to Mickey and Son's, LLC... total lifetime contract term of five (5) years, total amount not to exceed $455,053.20.
2026-0094 — Award contract for maintenance, repair, and resurfacing of outdoor sports courts
unknown · 873073.01 (not to exceed) · Parks and Recreation
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... total amount not to exceed $873,073.01.
2026-0053 — Accept Land and Water Conservation Fund grant for Vines Park Phase II Extension
unknown · 500000 · Parks and Recreation
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.
2026-0043 — Intergovernmental Agreement with Georgia Department of Public Safety
unknown · Police Services
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...
2026-0068 — Award contract for Galaxy Access Control system integrator services to A3 Communications, Inc.
unknown · 208744.25 (not to exceed) · Support Services
Award BL104-25, provision of Galaxy Access Control system integrator services on an annual contract... to A3 Communications, Inc., amount not to exceed $208,744.25.
2026-0087 — Award contract for custodial services at various county facilities to Intercontinental Commercial Services, Inc.
unknown · 13743932.65 (not to exceed) · Support Services
Award RP030-25, provision of custodial services at various county facilities on a multi-year contract, to Intercontinental Commercial Services, Inc... total lifetime contract term of five (5) years, total amount not to exceed $13,743,932.65.
2026-0077 — Grant underground power easement to Georgia Power Company for Dacula Activity Building
unknown · Support Services
Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman to execute any and all documents necessary to grant an underground power easement to Georgia Power Company... to serve the Dacula Activity Building...
2026-0086 — Award contract for Ridge Road at Thompson Mill Road intersection improvement project
unknown · 3060001 (not to exceed) · Transportation
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.
2026-0021 — Award contract for replacement of odor control fans at F. Wayne Hill Water Resources Center
unknown · 1950000 (not to exceed) · Water Resources
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.
2026-0023 — Award contract for purchase of outdoor pad mount switches and compartmental transformers
unknown · 107823 (not to exceed) · Water Resources
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.
2026-0026 — Award contract for Kent Court water main replacement to The Dickerson Group, Inc.
unknown · 1967810.38 (not to exceed) · Water Resources
Award BL106-25, Kent Court water main replacement, to The Dickerson Group, Inc., amount not to exceed $1,967,810.38.
2026-0034 — Award contract for Wayne Mason raw water intake improvements to Garney Companies, Inc.
unknown · 40434170 (not to exceed) · Water Resources
Award BL113-25, Wayne Mason raw water intake improvements, to Garney Companies, Inc., amount not to exceed $40,434,170.00.
2026-0042 — Award contract for inspections, repair, and rehabilitation of aboveground pre-stressed concrete tanks
unknown · 334468.5 (not to exceed) · Water Resources
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.
2026-0055 — Award contract for downstream Gas South sewer replacement to JDS, Inc.
unknown · 5460297 (not to exceed) · Water Resources
Award BL126-25, downstream Gas South sewer replacement, to JDS, Inc., amount not to exceed $5,460,297.00.
2026-0070 — Increase and renew contract for maintenance of Watson-Marlow/Bredel pumps and control panels
unknown · 1365000 (not to exceed) · Water Resources
Approval to increase SS004-22... with Eco-Tech, Inc. from $600,000.00 to $950,000.00 and approval to renew... amount not to exceed $1,365,000.00.
Adjournment
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Ku · Second: Holtkamp
Adjournment {Action: Adjourn @ 10:40 AM Motion: Ku Second: Holtkamp Vote: 5-0; Hendrickson-Yes; Carden-Yes; Ku-Yes; Watkins-Yes; Holtkamp-Yes}
Sources
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