Gwinnett County Commissioners — Business Session, September 15, 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 Business Session held on September 15, 2026. The Board approved several appointments, including Dr. A. Keith Carnes to the Hospital Authority, Juan Guillermo Florez to the Merit Board, and Darryl Hughes to the Animal Control Hearing Board. Additionally, the Board approved numerous contracts and awards for public safety, transportation, and water resources, including a major $10.1 million contract for public safety vehicles.
Topics
- appointments
- contracts
- transportation
- public_safety
- splost
- water_sewer
- it_technology
- finance
- 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}
Approval of Minutes: Work Session, Informal Presentation, Executive Session, and Business Session on September 1, 2026
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval of Minutes: Work Session: September 1, 2026 Informal Presentation: September 1, 2026 Executive Session: September 1, 2026 Business Session: September 1, 2026 {Action: Approved Motion: Ku Second: Carden Vote: 5-0}
Proclamation: Recognizing Small Business Opportunity Week
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Proclamation: Recognizing Small Business Opportunity Week
2026-1204 — Appoint Incumbent A. Keith Carnes M.D. to the Hospital Authority of Gwinnett County
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Commissioners · Motion: Ku · Second: Holtkamp
Approval of a recommendation to appoint Incumbent A. Keith Carnes M.D. to the Hospital Authority of Gwinnett County, Georgia... Term expires September 30, 2029
2026-1205 — Appoint Juan Guillermo Florez to the Merit Board
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Commissioners · Motion: Ku · Second: Holtkamp
Approval to appoint Juan Guillermo Florez to the Merit Board to fill the unexpired term of Larry Cobb. Term expires December 31, 2028.
2026-1224 — Appoint Incumbent Darryl Hughes to the Gwinnett Animal Control Hearing Board
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Commissioners · Motion: Ku · Second: Holtkamp
Approval to appoint Incumbent Darryl Hughes to the Gwinnett Animal Control Hearing Board. Term that expires July 31, 2027.
2026-1195 — Award BL089-26, comprehensive materials and field testing and miscellaneous services on an annual contract
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 4451000 (not to exceed) · Multiple Departments · Motion: Ku · Second: Holtkamp
Award BL089-26, comprehensive materials and field testing and miscellaneous services on an annual contract (October 5, 2026 through October 4, 2027), to multiple vendors, amount not to exceed $4,451,000.00, and approval to increase BL069-21... This contract is funded 38.5% by various SPLOST Programs.
2026-1212 — Award BL055-26, purchase of public safety uniforms on an annual contract
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 1704069.31 (not to exceed) · Multiple Departments · Motion: Ku · Second: Holtkamp
Award BL055-26, purchase of public safety uniforms on an annual contract (September 15, 2026 through September 14, 2027), to multiple vendors, amount not to exceed $1,704,069.31.
2026-1169 — Renew BL089-24, provision of inspection, maintenance, and repair of elevators, escalators, and lifts
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 211880 (not to exceed) · Multiple Departments · Motion: Ku · Second: Holtkamp
Approval to renew BL089-24, provision of inspection, maintenance, and repair of elevators, escalators, and lifts on an annual contract (October 2, 2026 through October 1, 2027), with Summit Elevator, LLC, amount not to exceed $211,880.00.
2026-1075 — Approval of funding for UGA Cooperative Extension staff under MOU
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Community Services · Motion: Ku · Second: Holtkamp
Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman to execute any and all documents related to the approval of funding for The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension staff for January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027 under the Memorandum of Understanding...
2026-1194 — Intergovernmental Agreement with State of Georgia DFCS for cremation or burial of indigent or unclaimed remains
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Community Services · Motion: Ku · Second: Holtkamp
Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman to execute any and all documents necessary for an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Georgia Division of Family and Children Services, for provision of cremation or burial of indigent or unclaimed remains.
2026-1225 — Approval of July 31, 2026 Monthly Financial Status Report and budget amendments
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Financial Services · Motion: Ku · Second: Holtkamp
Approval/authorization of the July 31, 2026 Monthly Financial Status Report and ratification of all budget amendments. Approval/authorization of a Resolution amending the FY2026 budget...
2026-1188 — Award BL090-26, purchase of extrication equipment on an annual contract
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 890784.4 (not to exceed) · Fire Services · Motion: Ku · Second: Holtkamp
Award BL090-26, purchase of extrication equipment on an annual contract (September 15, 2026 through September 14, 2027), to High Tech Rescue, Inc., amount not to exceed $890,784.40.
2026-1167 — Renew RP032-22, workers' compensation claims administration services
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 143087.98 (not to exceed) · Human Resources · Motion: Ku · Second: Holtkamp
Approval to renew RP032-22, provision of workers' compensation claims administration services on an annual contract (January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027), with Davies Claims Solutions, LLC, amount not to exceed $143,087.98.
2026-1200 — Award BL114-26, TeamViewer licenses and support on a multi-year contract
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 267350.4 (not to exceed) · Information Technology Services · Motion: Ku · Second: Holtkamp
Award BL114-26, provision of TeamViewer licenses and support on a multi-year contract, to TeamViewer Germany GmbH... total amount not to exceed $267,350.40.
2026-1165 — Renew OS046-24, electronic metadata analysis application
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 106406.53 (not to exceed) · Information Technology Services · Motion: Ku · Second: Holtkamp
Approval to renew OS046-24, provision of an electronic metadata analysis application on an annual contract (January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027), with Pen-Link, Ltd., amount not to exceed $106,406.53.
2026-1166 — Renew BL141-24, purchase of Syxsense licenses
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 494370 (not to exceed) · Information Technology Services · Motion: Ku · Second: Holtkamp
Approval to renew BL141-24, purchase of Syxsense licenses on an annual contract (January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027), with Syxsense, Inc., amount not to exceed $494,370.00.
2026-1189 — Award BL106-26, provision of bomb suits
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 125203.94 (not to exceed) · Police Services · Motion: Ku · Second: Holtkamp
Award BL106-26, provision of bomb suits, to Strohman Enterprise, Inc., amount not to exceed $125,203.94.
2026-1176 — Renew OS007-20, fuel cards and fuel management services
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 212618 (not to exceed) · Support Services · Motion: Ku · Second: Holtkamp
Approval to renew OS007-20, fuel cards and fuel management services on an annual contract (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027), with WEX Bank... amount not to exceed $212,618.00. This contract is funded 36.74% by the Office of National Drug Control Policy.
2026-1219 — Rescind award of OS027-26 and re-award for public safety vehicles and surplus units
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 10106662.7 (not to exceed) · Support Services · Motion: Ku · Second: Holtkamp
Approval to rescind award of OS027-26, purchase of public safety vehicles and surplus units, to Akins Ford, LLC, and re-award to Smyrna-F LLC dba Wade Ford and Allan Vigil Ford Lincoln, Inc... amount not to exceed $10,106,662.70...
2026-1197 — Renew OS032-22, printing and mailing of vehicle registration renewal notices
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 416500 (not to exceed) · Tax Commissioner · Motion: Ku · Second: Holtkamp
Approval to renew OS032-22, printing and mailing of vehicle registration renewal notices on an annual contract (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027), with Datamatx, Inc... amount not to exceed $416,500.00.
2026-1182 — Award BL108-26, Ridge Road at South Puckett Road intersection improvement project
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 1523703.5 (not to exceed) · Transportation · Motion: Ku · Second: Holtkamp
Award BL108-26, Ridge Road at South Puckett Road intersection improvement project, to Backbone Infrastructure, LLC, amount not to exceed $1,523,703.50. This project is funded by the 2017 SPLOST Program.
2026-0883 — Increase and renew BL132-25, traffic signal and intelligent transportation system demand services
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 16250000 (not to exceed) · Transportation · Motion: Ku · Second: Holtkamp
Approval to increase BL132-25... from $11,500,000.00 to $14,750,000.00 and approval to renew (January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027), amount to not exceed $16,250,000.00. This contract is funded by various SPLOST Programs.
2026-1159 — Renew BL082-24, triple surface treatment of unpaved county roads
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 400000 (not to exceed) · Transportation · Motion: Ku · Second: Holtkamp
Approval to renew BL082-24, triple surface treatment of unpaved county roads on an annual contract (October 15, 2026 through October 14, 2027), with Russell Standard Corporation, amount not to exceed $400,000.00. This contract is funded by the 2017 SPLOST Program.
2026-1193 — Agreement with Gateway85 Gwinnett CID regarding Southwest Gwinnett Microtransit Zone
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Transportation · Motion: Ku · Second: Holtkamp
Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman to execute an Agreement between Gwinnett County and the Gateway85 Gwinnett Community Improvement District regarding the Southwest Gwinnett Microtransit Zone.
2026-1136 — Award BL081-26, Cannonwolde Drive water main replacement
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 1171433.6 (not to exceed) · Water Resources · Motion: Ku · Second: Holtkamp
Award BL081-26, Cannonwolde Drive water main replacement, to Civil Construction & Utilities, LLC, amount not to exceed $1,171,433.60.
2026-1140 — Award BL086-26, restoration of landscape and concrete resulting from utility repairs
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 10838896.25 (not to exceed) · Water Resources · Motion: Ku · Second: Holtkamp
Award BL086-26, restoration of landscape and concrete resulting from utility repairs on a multi-year contract, to DAF Concrete, Inc... total amount not to exceed $10,838,896.25.
2026-1155 — Award RP022-26, provision and implementation of a laboratory information management system
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 499908.69 (not to exceed) · Water Resources · Motion: Ku · Second: Holtkamp
Award RP022-26, provision and implementation of a laboratory information management system on a multi-year contract, to Ethosoft, Inc... total amount not to exceed $499,908.69.
2026-1162 — Award BL063-26, replacement of HVAC systems at the F. Wayne Hill Water Resources Center Operations Building
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 748754 (not to exceed) · Water Resources · Motion: Ku · Second: Holtkamp
Award BL063-26, replacement of HVAC systems at the F. Wayne Hill Water Resources Center Operations Building, to 5 Seasons Mechanical, LLC, amount not to exceed $748,754.00.
2026-1160 — Renew BL096-25, purchase of sodium chloride
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 909000 (not to exceed) · Water Resources · Motion: Ku · Second: Holtkamp
Approval to renew BL096-25, purchase of sodium chloride on an annual contract (October 7, 2026 through October 6, 2027), with Morton Salt, Inc., amount not to exceed $909,000.00.
2026-1168 — Extend BL060-21, bypass pumping services
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 1213000 (not to exceed) · Water Resources · Motion: Ku · Second: Holtkamp
Approval to extend BL060-21, bypass pumping services on an annual contract (September 20, 2026 through January 31, 2027), with Xylem Dewatering Solutions, Inc., amount not to exceed $1,213,000.00.
2026-1171 — Renew SS034-25, provision of products and services for Envirex equipment
approved · Vote: 5-0 · 650000 (not to exceed) · Water Resources · Motion: Ku · Second: Holtkamp
Approval to renew SS034-25, provision of products and services for Envirex equipment on an annual contract (October 22, 2026 through October 21, 2027), with Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC, amount not to exceed $650,000.00.
Sources
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