Gwinnett County Commissioners — Work Session, July 14, 2026
These minutes are unofficial. The county publishes minutes before the Board formally approves them, so this reflects the current public record and may be revised. The official version is linked below.
These are the unofficial minutes of the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Work Session held on July 14, 2026. During the session, the Board reviewed various upcoming items, including contract renewals for IT infrastructure and water resources, several authority and commission appointments, and grant applications for senior services and transit. No final votes were taken on these business items, which were routed to either the Consent Agenda or further discussion.
Topics
- contracts
- appointments
- transportation
- public_safety
- water_sewer
- splost
- parks
- it_technology
- grants
- 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}
2026-0832 — Renew contract for purchase and installation of sod
unknown · 310000 (not to exceed) · Multiple Departments
Approval to renew BL070-24, purchase and installation of sod on an annual contract (August 6, 2026 through August 5, 2027), with Visionscapes, Inc., amount not to exceed $310,000.00.
2026-0857 — Renew contract for purchase of paper and miscellaneous kitchen items
unknown · 517765.82 (not to exceed) · Multiple Departments
Approval to renew BL023-25, purchase of paper and miscellaneous kitchen items on an annual contract (July 15, 2026 through July 14, 2027), with multiple vendors, amount not to exceed $517,765.82.
2026-0921 — Renew contract for purchase of body armor
unknown · 238044 (not to exceed) · Multiple Departments
Approval to renew BL064-25, purchase of body armor on an annual contract (July 15, 2026 through July 14, 2027), with Dana Supply, Inc.; Galls, LLC; and North America Fire Equipment Company, amount not to exceed $238,044.00.
2026-0864 — Renew contract for provision of inmate commissary services
unknown · 125000 (estimated revenue) · Correctional Services
Approval to renew RP019-23, provision of inmate commissary services on an annual contract (August 2, 2026 through August 1, 2027), with Keefe Commissary Network, LLC, estimated revenue $125,000.00.
2026-0831 — Renew contract for Cisco networking equipment and IT infrastructure products and services
unknown · 11342744.93 (not to exceed) · Information Technology Services
Approval to renew OS018-19, purchase of Cisco networking equipment and IT infrastructure products and services on an annual contract (July 16, 2026 through July 15, 2027), with Computacenter United States, Inc... amount not to exceed $11,342,744.93.
2026-0833 — Renew contract for purchase of NetApp products and solutions
unknown · 466863.27 (not to exceed) · Information Technology Services
Approval to renew OS028-19, purchase of NetApp products and solutions on an annual contract (August 21, 2026 through August 20, 2027), with Computacenter United States, Inc... amount not to exceed $466,863.27.
2026-0836 — Renew contract for Nutanix hardware, software, support and maintenance
unknown · 238229.98 (not to exceed) · Information Technology Services
Approval to renew BL159-23, provision of Nutanix hardware, software, support and maintenance on an annual contract (December 6, 2026 through December 5, 2027), with Computacenter United States, Inc... amount not to exceed $238,229.98.
2026-0837 — Renew contract for FileNet support and maintenance
unknown · 220073.23 (not to exceed) · Information Technology Services
Approval to renew OS025-16, FileNet support and maintenance on an annual contract (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027), with IBM Corporation... amount not to exceed $220,073.23.
2026-0795 — Renew contract for coatings restoration
unknown · 1650000 (not to exceed) · Water Resources
Approval to renew BL061-24, provision of coatings restoration on an annual contract (August 20, 2026 through August 19, 2027), with A&D Painting, Inc., amount not to exceed $1,650,000.00.
2026-0834 — Renew contract for Allen-Bradley Rockwell Automation equipment products and services
unknown · 3584700 (not to exceed) · Water Resources
Approval to renew SS008-24, provision of products and services for Allen-Bradley Rockwell Automation equipment on an annual contract (August 7, 2026 through August 6, 2027), with McNaughton-McKay Electric Company, amount not to exceed $3,584,700.00.
2026-0811 — Appointments to the Upper Ocmulgee River Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc.
unknown · Commissioners
Approval to appoint Michael Skarda (Incumbent Keith Asher) and Incumbents Helen Ellis and Eric Marlowe to the Upper Ocmulgee River Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc. Terms expire June 20, 2027.
2026-0861 — Appointment of Peg Murray to the Gwinnett Animal Control Hearing Board
unknown · Commissioners
Approval to appoint Incumbent Peg Murray to the Gwinnett Animal Control Hearing Board. Term expires July 31, 2027.
2026-0939 — Resignation of Larry Cobb from the Merit Board
unknown · Commissioners
Approval to accept the resignation of Larry Cobb from the Merit Board. Term expires December 31, 2028.
2026-0940 — Appointments to the Homelessness Task Force
unknown · Commissioners
Approval to appoint Tami Wilder, Chairwoman’s appointment, and Charles Mandrell Moore, District 3, to the Homelessness Task Force.
2026-0941 — Appointment of Jamin Harkness to the Development Advisory Committee
unknown · Commissioners
Approval to appoint Jamin Harkness to the Development Advisory Committee as the Municipal-Gwinnett Planning Commission Representative.
2026-0942 — Appointment of Anita Atkinson to the Gwinnett County Stormwater Authority
unknown · Commissioners
Approval to appoint Incumbent Anita Atkinson to the Gwinnett County Stormwater Authority, Seat 3. Term expires December 31, 2029.
2026-0946 — Appointments to the Gwinnett County Sustainability Commission
unknown · Commissioners
Approval to appoint Incumbent Daniel Hilton, District 1, and Brandon Coleman, District 3 (Incumbent Dr. James Marshall Shepherd) to the Gwinnett County Sustainability Commission.
2026-0853 — Award contract for purchase of stormwater pipe
unknown · 146000 (not to exceed) · Multiple Departments
Award BL079-26, purchase of stormwater pipe on an annual contract (August 25, 2026 through August 24, 2027) to Foley Products Company, LLC and Southeast Culvert, Inc., amount not to exceed $146,000.00.
2026-0856 — Renew contract for purchase of groceries
unknown · 794221.48 (not to exceed) · Multiple Departments
Approval to renew BL060-24, purchase of groceries on an annual contract (July 21, 2026 through July 20, 2027)... amount not to exceed $794,221.48, and ratification of $237,852.36.
2026-0704 — Contract renewal with Georgia Department of Human Services for senior transportation services
unknown · 757783.36 · Community Services
Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman or designee to execute an annual contract renewal with the Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) in the amount of $757,783.36 for the provision of transportation and transportation-related services for seniors
2026-0826 — Accept grant from Atlanta Regional Commission for senior services programs
unknown · 2447083.5 · Community Services
Approval/authorization to accept a grant awarded by the Atlanta Regional Commission in the amount of $2,447,083.50. The annual contract will provide reimbursement for the eligible expense incurred for senior services programs
2026-0717 — Award contract for IT and internal auditing services
unknown · 225920 (not to exceed) · Financial Services
Award RP011-26, provision of information technology and other internal auditing services on an annual contract (July 14, 2026 through July 13, 2027), to Rausch Advisory Services, LLC, amount not to exceed $225,920.00.
2026-0771 — Approval of May 31, 2026 Monthly Financial Report
unknown · Financial Services
Approval/authorization of the May 31, 2026 Monthly Financial Report and ratification of all budget amendments.
2026-0813 — Amend Chapter 62 of the Gwinnett County Code of Ordinances related to Libraries
unknown · Law Department
Approval/authorization to amend Chapter 62 of the Gwinnett County Code of Ordinances related to Libraries.
2026-0816 — Declaration of Taking Condemnation proceedings for property of Andrew Lipko, Jr. and Sue E. Lipko
unknown · 7300 · Law Department
Approval/authorization for Declaration of Taking Condemnation proceedings for the property of Andrew Lipko, Jr. and Sue E. Lipko, consisting of 2,695.96 square feet of permanent construction easement, and 273.32 square feet of 18-month temporary driveway easement... amount $7,300.00.
2026-0914 — Settlement Agreement and Release in Gwinnett County v. Archimetric Construction & Design Inc.
unknown · Law Department
Approval/authorization of a Settlement Agreement and Release in the matter of Gwinnett County, Georgia v. Archimetric Construction & Design Inc. and National American Insurance Company
2026-0855 — Award contract for Gwinnett County Aquatic Center pool renovations
unknown · 318649.76 (not to exceed) · Parks and Recreation
Award BL075-26, Gwinnett County Aquatic Center pool renovations, to Smith Aquatics, Inc., amount not to exceed $318,649.76.
2026-0869 — Award contract for Harbins Park multipurpose field turf replacement
unknown · 838000 (not to exceed) · Parks and Recreation
Award BL083-26, Harbins Park multipurpose field turf replacement, to Sports Turf Company, Inc., amount not to exceed $838,000.00.
2026-0762 — Increase contract for on-demand fabrication and installation of Gwinnett trails signage
unknown · 248544.1 · Parks and Recreation
Approval to increase RP026-23, provision of on-demand fabrication and installation of Gwinnett trails signage, with Waybaytay Holdings, Inc. dba Signs Etc., increasing the contract by $248,544.10.
2026-0888 — Award contract for purchase of Skydio Drone as First Responder
unknown · 272000 (not to exceed) · Police Services
Award SS022-26, purchase of Skydio Drone as First Responder on a multi-year contract, to Axon Enterprise, Inc. The initial term... amount not to exceed $272,000.00.
2026-0781 — Execute Memorandum of Understanding with Atlanta Regional Commission for UASI grant
unknown · 132750 (not to exceed) · Police Services
Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman, or designee, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding... with the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) through the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) related to acceptance of grant funds... value not to exceed $132,750.00.
2026-0828 — Declare June 2026 surplus vehicles and equipment list as surplus/salvage
unknown · Support Services
Approval to declare the June 2026 surplus vehicles and the equipment list as surplus/salvage to be disposed of in accordance with the Gwinnett County Code of Ordinance.
2026-0878 — Award contract for Brushy Fork Road pedestrian improvement project
unknown · 679038.7 (not to exceed) · Transportation
Award BL078-26, Brushy Fork Road (Rozena Place to Lilly Brook Drive) pedestrian improvement project, to Peach State Construction Company, LLC, amount not to exceed $679,038.70.
2026-0873 — Apply for and accept Federal Transit Administration Section 5307 and 5339 formula grant funds
unknown · 8927059 · Transportation
Approval/authorization to apply for and accept, if awarded, Federal Transit Administration Section 5307 and 5339 formula grant funds, in the total amount of $8,927,059.00, with a required local match of $2,231,765.00.
2026-0817 — Award contract for North Chattahoochee interceptor improvements phase 2
unknown · 11241672 (not to exceed) · Water Resources
Award BL053-26, North Chattahoochee interceptor improvements phase 2, to JDS, Inc., amount not to exceed $11,241,672.00.
2026-0818 — Award contract for purchase of 108-inch slide gates at the Lanier Filter Plant
unknown · 440909.47 (not to exceed) · Water Resources
Award BL044-26, purchase of 108-inch slide gates at the Lanier Filter Plant, to The TDH Company GA, LLC, amount not to exceed $440,909.47.
2026-0841 — Award contract for purchase of Fortinet products and services
unknown · 278311 (not to exceed) · Water Resources
Award OS026-26, purchase of Fortinet products and services on an annual contract (July 15, 2026 through July 14, 2027), to CDW Government, Inc... amount not to exceed $278,311.00.
2026-0863 — Award contract for provision of products and services for Howden blowers
unknown · 495000 (not to exceed) · Water Resources
Award SS021-26, provision of products and services for Howden blowers on an annual contract (July 15, 2026 through July 14, 2027), to Howden USA Company, amount not to exceed $495,000.00.
2026-0824 — Execute Encroachment Agreements with Colonial Pipeline Company and Georgia Power Company
unknown · Water Resources
Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman to execute Encroachment Agreements and any related documents with Colonial Pipeline Company and Georgia Power Company for the extension of the existing water main located at 5250 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard.
Adjournment
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Adjourn at 10:29 AM Motion: Ku Second: Carden Vote: 5-0; Hendrickson-Yes; Carden-Yes; Ku-Yes; Watkins-Yes; Holtkamp-Yes
Sources
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