Gwinnett County Commissioners — Work 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 Work Session held on September 15, 2026. The Board reviewed numerous contract renewals and new business items, including appointments to the Hospital Authority, Merit Board, and Animal Control Hearing Board, as well as various transportation and water resources projects. All items were designated for the consent agenda of the upcoming business meeting, and procedural votes to approve the agenda and adjourn were passed unanimously.
Topics
- procedural
- contracts
- appointments
- transportation
- public_safety
- water_sewer
- it_technology
- finance
- animals
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}
2026-1169 — Renewal of contract for elevator, escalator, and lift maintenance
unknown · 211880 (not to exceed) · Multiple Departments
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.
2026-1167 — Renewal of contract for workers' compensation claims administration services
unknown · 143087.98 (not to exceed) · Human Resources
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.
2026-1165 — Renewal of contract for electronic metadata analysis application
unknown · 106406.53 (not to exceed) · Information Technology Services
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 — Renewal of contract for Syxsense licenses
unknown · 494370 (not to exceed) · Information Technology Services
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.
2026-1176 — Renewal of contract for fuel cards and fuel management services
unknown · 212618 (not to exceed) · Support Services
Approval to renew OS007-20, provision of fuel cards and fuel management services on an annual contract (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027), with WEX Bank, using a competitively procured State of Georgia contract, amount not to exceed $212,618.00.
2026-1197 — Renewal of contract for printing and mailing vehicle registration renewal notices
unknown · 416500 (not to exceed) · Tax Commissioner
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., using a competitively procured State of Georgia contract, amount not to exceed $416,500.00.
2026-1159 — Renewal of contract for triple surface treatment of unpaved county roads
unknown · 400000 (not to exceed) · Transportation
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.
2026-1160 — Renewal of contract for purchase of sodium chloride
unknown · 909000 (not to exceed) · Water Resources
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.
2026-1171 — Renewal of contract for products and services for Envirex equipment
unknown · 650000 (not to exceed) · Water Resources
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.
2026-1204 — Appointment of A. Keith Carnes M.D. to the Hospital Authority of Gwinnett County
unknown · Commissioners
Approval of a recommendation to appoint Incumbent A. Keith Carnes M.D. to the Hospital Authority of Gwinnett County, Georgia as the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners – District 1/Carden Appointment. Term expires September 30, 2029
2026-1205 — Appointment of Juan Guillermo Florez to the Merit Board
unknown · Commissioners
Approval to appoint Juan Guillermo Florez to the Merit Board to fill the unexpired term of Larry Cobb. Term expires December 31, 2028. District 1/Carden
2026-1224 — 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. Term that expires July 31, 2027. District 3/Watkins
2026-1195 — Award of contract for comprehensive materials and field testing and miscellaneous services
unknown · 4451000 (not to exceed) · Multiple Departments
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 (October 5, 2025 through October 4, 2026) from $3,154,500.00 to $3,455,512.44.
2026-1212 — Award of contract for purchase of public safety uniforms
unknown · 1704069.31 (not to exceed) · Multiple Departments
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.
2026-1075 — Approval of funding for UGA Cooperative Extension staff
unknown · Community Services
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 for cremation or burial of indigent or unclaimed remains
unknown · Community Services
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
unknown · Financial Services
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 to reflect adjustments to revenues based on actual receipts and anticipated appropriations.
2026-1188 — Award of contract for purchase of extrication equipment
unknown · 890784.4 (not to exceed) · Fire Services
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.
2026-1200 — Award of contract for TeamViewer licenses and support
unknown · 89116.8 (not to exceed) · Information Technology Services
Award BL114-26, provision of TeamViewer licenses and support on a multi-year contract, to TeamViewer Germany GmbH. The initial term of this contract shall be September 28, 2026 through September 27, 2027, amount not to exceed $89,116.80.
2026-1189 — Award of contract for provision of bomb suits
unknown · 125203.94 (not to exceed) · Police Services
Award BL106-26, provision of bomb suits, to Strohman Enterprise, Inc., amount not to exceed $125,203.94.
2026-1219 — Rescind and re-award contract for public safety vehicles and surplus units
unknown · 10106662.7 (not to exceed) · Support Services
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...
2026-1182 — Award of contract for Ridge Road at South Puckett Road intersection improvement project
unknown · 1523703.5 (not to exceed) · Transportation
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 contract for traffic signal and intelligent transportation system demand services
unknown · 16250000 (not to exceed) · Transportation
Approval to increase BL132-25, traffic signal and intelligent transportation system demand services on an annual contract for the current contract period (January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026)... 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.
2026-1193 — Agreement regarding Southwest Gwinnett Microtransit Zone
unknown · Transportation
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 of contract for Cannonwolde Drive water main replacement
unknown · 1171433.6 (not to exceed) · Water Resources
Award BL081-26, Cannonwolde Drive water main replacement, to Civil Construction & Utilities, LLC, amount not to exceed $1,171,433.60.
2026-1140 — Award of contract for restoration of landscape and concrete resulting from utility repairs
unknown · 599676.25 (not to exceed) · Water Resources
Award BL086-26, restoration of landscape and concrete resulting from utility repairs on a multi-year contract, to DAF Concrete, Inc. The initial term of this contract shall be October 7, 2026 through December 31, 2026, amount not to exceed $599,676.25.
2026-1155 — Award of contract for laboratory information management system
unknown · 34610.5 (not to exceed) · Water Resources
Award RP022-26, provision and implementation of a laboratory information management system on a multi-year contract, to Ethosoft, Inc. The initial term of this contract shall be upon contract execution through December 31, 2026, amount not to exceed $34,610.50.
2026-1162 — Award of contract for replacement of HVAC systems at F. Wayne Hill Water Resources Center
unknown · 748754 (not to exceed) · Water Resources
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.
2026-1168 — Extension of contract for bypass pumping services
unknown · 1213000 (not to exceed) · Water Resources
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.
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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