Gwinnett County Commissioners — Work Session, May 5, 2026
These are the official minutes of the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Work Session held on May 5, 2026. The Board reviewed numerous contract renewals, awards, and appointments, designating them for the consent agenda. Key items discussed included a $9.6 million state grant application for road resurfacing, multiple SPLOST-funded transportation and parks projects, and several water and sewer infrastructure contracts.
Topics
- procedural
- contracts
- transportation
- finance
- parks
- splost
- water_sewer
- sustainability
- appointments
- housing_homelessness
- zoning
- it_technology
- grants
- public_safety
- stormwater
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}
2026-0463 — Purchase of field service uniforms contract renewal
approved · 212675 (not to exceed) · Multiple Departments · Motion: Ku
Approval to renew BL161-23, purchase of field service uniforms on an annual contract (June 4, 2026 through June 3, 2027), per the attached recommendation letters, amount not to exceed $212,675.00.
2026-0466 — On-demand consulting services for marketing, public relations, and communications contract renewal
approved · 504808.83 (not to exceed) · Communications · Motion: Ku
Approval to renew RP040-22, provision of on-demand consulting services for marketing, public relations, and communications on an annual contract (June 6, 2026 through June 5, 2027), with Jackson Spalding, Inc., amount not to exceed $504,808.83.
2026-0373 — Pre-approved non-emergency transportation of Gwinnett County residents contract renewal
approved · 1292627.1 (not to exceed) · Community Services · Motion: Ku
Approval to renew RP006-25, provision of pre-approved non- emergency transportation of Gwinnett County residents on an annual contract (June 4, 2026 through June 3, 2027), with Americ Transit, Inc.; Immaculate Care Transportation Enterprise, Inc.; J&S Essential Transportation, LLC; and Patriot Emergency Medical Services, LLC, amount not to exceed $1,292,627.10.
2026-0510 — Vision program contract renewal
approved · 881953.2 (not to exceed) · Human Resources · Motion: Ku
Approval to renew RP009-22, provision of a vision program on an annual contract (January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027), with Vision Service Plan Insurance Company, amount not to exceed $881,953.20.
2026-0511 — Employee Assistance Program and work life services contract renewal
approved · 229891.52 (not to exceed) · Human Resources · Motion: Ku
Approval to renew RP026-22, provision of an Employee Assistance Program and work life services on an annual contract (January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027), with ComPsych Corporation, amount not to exceed $229,891.52.
2026-0359 — Grounds maintenance services at various parks and recreation locations contract renewal
approved · 155605 (not to exceed) · Parks and Recreation · Motion: Ku
Approval to renew BL026-24, provision of grounds maintenance services at various parks and recreation locations on an annual contract (June 5, 2026 through June 4, 2027), with ACS Landscape Management, Inc.; Cornerstone of Georgia Incorporated; and Worldscapes, LLC, amount not to exceed $155,605.00.
2026-0468 — Supplemental grounds maintenance services at various parks and recreation locations contract renewal
approved · 208954 (not to exceed) · Parks and Recreation · Motion: Ku
Approval to renew BL029-25, provision of supplemental grounds maintenance services at various parks and recreation locations on an annual contract (June 5, 2026 through June 4, 2027), with PWJ Landscape and Maintenance, LLC and Visionscapes, Inc., amount not to exceed $208,954.00.
2026-0501 — Demand professional services for parks and recreation contract renewal
approved · 2475000 (not to exceed) · Parks and Recreation · Motion: Ku
Approval to renew RP012-23, demand professional services for parks and recreation on an annual contract (June 7, 2026 through June 6, 2027)... amount not to exceed $2,475,000.00. This contract is funded 97% by various SPLOST Programs.
2026-0516 — Purchase and installation of low profile raised pavement markers contract renewal
approved · 135200 (not to exceed) · Transportation · Motion: Ku
Approval to renew BL037-23, purchase and installation of low profile raised pavement markers on an annual contract (May 14, 2026 through May 13, 2027), with Highway Markings, LLC, amount not to exceed $135,200.00. This project is funded by the 2023 SPLOST Program.
2026-0389 — Pump maintenance and replacement contract renewal
approved · 300000 (not to exceed) · Water Resources · Motion: Ku
Approval to renew BL009-22, pump maintenance and replacement on an annual contract (May 18, 2026 through May 17, 2027), with Goforth Williamson, Inc., amount not to exceed $300,000.00.
2026-0392 — Utility easement clearing services contract renewal
approved · 1000000 (not to exceed) · Water Resources · Motion: Ku
Approval to renew BL017-25, provision of utility easement clearing services on an annual contract (May 20, 2026 through May 19, 2027), with Mariani Enterprises, LLC dba Ed Castro Landscape, amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00.
2026-0475 — Products and services for Rotork valve actuators and associated control systems contract renewal
approved · 1250000 (not to exceed) · Water Resources · Motion: Ku
Approval to renew SS016-23, provision of products and services for Rotork valve actuators and associated control systems on an annual contract (June 21, 2026 through June 20, 2027), with Eco-Tech, LLC, amount not to exceed $1,250,000.00.
2026-0476 — Purchase of products and services for Sanitaire equipment contract renewal
approved · 950000 (not to exceed) · Water Resources · Motion: Ku
Approval to renew SS011-24, purchase of products and services for Sanitaire equipment on an annual contract (May 20, 2026 through May 19, 2027), with Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc., amount not to exceed $950,000.00.
2026-0482 — Facility maintenance services contract renewal
approved · 12000000 (not to exceed) · Water Resources · Motion: Ku
Approval to renew RP012-22, facility maintenance services on an annual contract (June 28, 2026 through June 27, 2027), with Alberici Constructors, Inc.; Crowder Construction Company; Lanier Contracting Co.; and Western Summit Constructors, Inc., amount not to exceed $12,000,000.00.
2026-0523 — Collection services at household hazardous waste events contract renewal
approved · 140000 (not to exceed) · Water Resources · Motion: Ku
Approval to renew BL016-25, provision of collection services at household hazardous waste events on an annual contract (May 20, 2026 through May 19, 2027), with Perma-Fix of Florida, Inc., amount not to exceed $140,000.00.
2026-0533 — Appointment of Rory Johnson to the Housing Authority of Gwinnett County
approved · Commissioners · Motion: Holtkamp
Approval to appoint Incumbent Rory Johnson to the Housing Authority of Gwinnett County. Term expires April 30, 2031. District 4/Holtkamp
2026-0550 — Appointment of Shelley Wood to the Zoning Board of Appeals
approved · Commissioners · Motion: Watkins
Approval to appoint Shelley Wood to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Term expires February 28, 2027. Incumbent Jeff Timler. District 3/Watkins
2026-0554 — Appointment of Nick Masino to Georgia's Innovation Corridor Joint Development Authority
approved · Commissioners · Motion: Ku
Approval to appoint Incumbent Nick Masino to Georgia's Innovation Corridor Joint Development Authority. Term expires May 19, 2030.
2026-0558 — Resolution adopting a definition of Local Small Business
approved · Commissioners · Motion: Ku
Approval/authorization of a Resolution adopting a definition of Local Small Business for the Gwinnett County Procurement Readiness and Opportunity Plan.
2026-0410 — Installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of doors contract renewal and ratification
approved · 871086.93 (not to exceed) · Multiple Departments · Motion: Watkins
Approval to renew BL026-25, installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of doors on an annual contract (May 20, 2026 through May 19, 2027)... amount not to exceed $871,086.93, and ratification of $479,706.81.
2026-0524 — Contracts with Hope Clinic, Good Samaritan Health Center, Four Corners Primary Care, and Behavioral Health of Georgia
approved · Community Services · Motion: Holtkamp
Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman to execute contracts with Hope Clinic, Inc. in the amount of $236,534.00, Good Samaritan Health Center of Gwinnett, Inc. in the amount of $145,766.00, Four Corners Primary Care Centers, Inc. in the amount of $121,500.00, and Behavioral Health of Georgia, Inc. in the amount of $46,200.00 for the period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
2026-0560 — Change Order No. 1 for Oracle Fusion ERP program management services
approved · 2500000 (not to exceed) · County Administration · Motion: Watkins
Approval of Change Order No. 1 to RP018-23, provision of program management services for Oracle Fusion Enterprise Resource Planning... with Deloitte Consulting, LLP, increasing the contract by $2,500,000.00.
2026-0479 — March 31, 2026 Monthly Financial Status Report and budget amendments
approved · Financial Services · Motion: Holtkamp
Approval/authorization of the March 31, 2026 Monthly Financial Status Report and ratification of all budget amendments. Approval/ authorization of a Resolution amending the FY2026 budget...
2026-0548 — Grant from the Atlanta World Cup Host Committee for FIFA World Cup 2026 security
approved · 825815 (estimated revenue) · Financial Services · Motion: Ku
Approval/authorization to accept a grant from the Atlanta World Cup Host Committee, Inc. in the amount of $825,815.00. This funding will be used to carry out security activities and operational readiness efforts required to protect players, staff, attendees, venues, and critical infrastructure throughout the region associated with the FIFA World Cup 2026.
2026-0500 — Award for Commvault cloud migration products
approved · 360197 (not to exceed) · Information Technology Services · Motion: Ku
Award BL038-26, provision of Commvault cloud migration products on an annual contract (May 5, 2026 through May 4, 2027), to Computacenter United States, Inc., amount not to exceed $360,197.00.
2026-0506 — Award for WebEOC licensing, support, and professional services
approved · 120651.01 (not to exceed) · Information Technology Services · Motion: Ku
Award SS013-26, provision of WebEOC licensing, support, and professional services on an annual contract (June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027), to ESi Acquisition, Inc., amount not to exceed $120,651.01.
2026-0508 — Award for Palo Alto enterprise services and support
approved · 1050761.75 (not to exceed) · Information Technology Services · Motion: Ku
Award OS025-26, provision of Palo Alto enterprise services and support on a multi-year contract, to Wescott dba Lockstep Technology Group... initial term of this contract shall be April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, amount not to exceed $1,050,761.75.
2026-0505 — Change Order No. 2 for utility billing software and implementation services
approved · 836759.85 (not to exceed) · Information Technology Services · Motion: Ku
Approval of Change Order No. 2 to RP002-23, provision of utility billing software and implementation services on a multi-year contract, with Itineris NA, Inc., increasing the contract by $836,759.85.
2026-0534 — Modification of Norcross Tax Allocation District Number One IGA
approved · Law Department · Motion: Carden
Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman to execute a Resolution Approving a Modification of the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Norcross, Georgia, and the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners concerning Gwinnett County’s participation in City of Norcross Tax Allocation District Number One – City Center East.
2026-0535 — Condemnation proceedings for Yes Valley Brook, LLC
approved · 9000 · Law Department · Motion: Ku
Approval/authorization for Declaration of Taking Condemnation proceedings for the property of Yes Valley Brook, LLC, and U.S. Bank National Association consisting of 5,939.25 square feet of permanent construction easement... amount $9,000.00. This project is funded by the 2023 SPLOST program.
2026-0536 — Condemnation proceedings for Orchards of Park Ridge Condominium Association, Inc.
approved · 208600 · Law Department · Motion: Holtkamp
Approval/authorization for Declaration of Taking Condemnation proceedings for the property of Orchards of Park Ridge Condominium Association, Inc., consisting of 0.235 acres of fee simple right of way, and 0.050 acres of permanent construction easement... amount $208,600.00. This project is funded by the 2017 SPLOST program.
2026-0537 — Condemnation proceedings for Exeter 2405 Commerce, LLC
approved · 36000 · Law Department · Motion: Carden
Approval/authorization for Declaration of Taking Condemnation proceedings for the property of Exeter 2405 Commerce, LLC and New York Life Insurance Company... amount $36,000.00. This project is funded by the 2017 SPLOST program.
2026-0559 — First Amendment to Operation and Management Agreement with Gwinnett Convention and Visitors Bureau
approved · Law Department · Motion: Carden
Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman to execute a First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Operation and Management Agreement between Gwinnett County and the Gwinnett Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc.
2026-0509 — Award for Bethesda Park Aquatic Center lighting replacement
approved · 234296 (not to exceed) · Parks and Recreation · Motion: Ku
Award BL043-26, Bethesda Park Aquatic Center lighting replacement, to PSG Energy Services, LLC, amount not to exceed $234,296.00.
2026-0458 — IGA with City of Mulberry for 800 MHz Radio System
approved · Police Services · Motion: Holtkamp
Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman to execute a Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Mulberry and Gwinnett County concerning the City of Mulberry’s Utilization of Gwinnett County’s 800 Megahertz Radio System.
2026-0480 — Award for purchase of miscellaneous vehicles and equipment
approved · 1604341.9 (not to exceed) · Support Services · Motion: Holtkamp
Award OS004-26, purchase of miscellaneous vehicles and equipment... using a competitively procured State of Georgia contract, amount not to exceed $1,604,341.90, and approval to surplus/dispose of assets...
2026-0499 — Award for speed humps annual contract
approved · 1100000 (not to exceed) · Transportation · Motion: Watkins
Award BL057-26, provision of speed humps on an annual contract (May 5, 2026 through May 4, 2027), to DAF Concrete, Inc. and Sunland Asphalt & Construction, LLC dba Georgia Paving, a Sunland Company, amount not to exceed $1,100,000.00. This contract is funded 91% by the 2023 SPLOST Program.
2026-0521 — Award for Miller Road sidewalk improvement project
approved · 476595.52 (not to exceed) · Transportation · Motion: Ku
Award BL042-26, Miller Road (east of Lilburn-Stone Mountain Road to west of Garner Road) sidewalk improvement project, to Tetrabuild Infracon, LLC, amount not to exceed $476,595.52. This contract is funded by the 2017 SPLOST Program.
2026-0522 — Award for intersection improvements (multiple locations)
approved · 748690 (not to exceed) · Transportation · Motion: Watkins
Award BL051-26, intersection improvements (multiple locations), to Backbone Infrastructure, LLC, amount not to exceed $748,690.00. This contract is funded by the 2017 SPLOST Program.
2026-0512 — Incorporation of Parks Run into Gwinnett County Speed Hump Program
approved · Transportation · Motion: Watkins
Approval of the incorporation of Parks Run into the Gwinnett County Speed Hump Program.
2026-0513 — Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant application for road resurfacing
approved · 9621273 (estimated revenue) · Transportation · Motion: Watkins
Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman to execute a Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant application for Local Road Assistance Administration funds administered by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) for funding assistance for the proposed resurfacing of various County roads... GDOT will contribute a total of $9,621,273.00 with no required match.
2026-0481 — Award for Forest Valley water main replacement
approved · 1982119 (not to exceed) · Water Resources · Motion: Watkins
Award BL022-26, Forest Valley water main replacement, to Civil Construction & Utilities, LLC, amount not to exceed $1,982,119.00.
2026-0484 — Increase and renewal of trenchless stormwater pipe rehabilitation contract
approved · 18000000 (not to exceed) · Water Resources · Motion: Holtkamp
Approval to increase BL059-24, provision of trenchless stormwater pipe rehabilitation on an annual contract... from $16,000,000.00 to $20,000,000.00 and approval to renew (August 21, 2026 through August 20, 2027), amount not to exceed $18,000,000.00.
Adjournment
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Adjournment {Action: Adjourn at 10:43 AM Motion: Ku Second: Carden Vote: 5-0; Hendrickson-Yes; Carden-Yes: Ku-Yes; Watkins-Yes: Holtkamp-Yes}
Sources
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