Gwinnett County Commissioners — Work Session, October 6, 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.
This is a plain-language summary of the unofficial Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Work Session held on October 6, 2026. The Board reviewed several upcoming contracts, grants, and appointments, which were designated for the consent agenda of the afternoon Business Session. Key items discussed included funding for public safety equipment, park improvements, and water infrastructure projects.
Topics
- Contracts
- Appointments
- Transportation
- Public safety
- Grants
- Finance
- IT & technology
- Parks
- Water & sewer
- Procedural
Actions
Approval of Agenda
Approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval of Agenda
2026-1273 — Uniform rental and laundering services annual contract renewal
· $165,702 (not to exceed) · Multiple Departments
Approval to renew BL122-25, uniform rental and laundering services on an annual contract (November 16, 2026 through November 15, 2027), with Cintas Corporation No. 2, amount not to exceed $165,702.00.
2026-1280 — Custodial services at various Police facilities annual contract renewal
· $200,130.85 (not to exceed) · Police Services
Approval to renew BL124-23, custodial services at various Police facilities on an annual contract (November 9, 2026 through November 8, 2027), with GMI Group, Inc., amount not to exceed $200,130.85.
2026-1233 — Purchase of centerline and crosswalk paint annual contract renewal
· $199,861.20 (not to exceed) · Transportation
Approval to renew BL086-23, purchase of centerline and crosswalk paint on an annual contract (November 7, 2026 through November 6, 2027), with LBS Enterprises, LLC dba Allstates Coatings Company, amount not to exceed $199,861.20.
2026-1259 — Patterson pumps products and services annual contract renewal
· $350,000 (not to exceed) · Water Resources
Approval to renew SS009-25, provision of products and services for Patterson pumps on an annual contract (October 6, 2026 through October 5, 2027), with Cornerstone H2O, LLC, amount not to exceed $350,000.00.
2026-1286 — Resignation of Bruce Johnson and appointment of Monte Ortel to Gwinnett County Recreation Authority
· Commissioners
Approval to accept the resignation of Bruce Johnson from the Gwinnett County Recreation Authority and appoint Monte Ortel. Term expires December 31, 2026.
2026-1291 — Resignation of Regina Young from Board of Construction Adjustments and Appeals
· Commissioners
Approval to accept the resignation of Regina Young, Registered Mechanical Engineer Representative from the Board of Construction Adjustments and Appeals.
2026-1308 — Resignation of Carla Carraway from Development Authority of Gwinnett County
· Commissioners
Approval to accept the resignation of Carla Carraway from the Development Authority of Gwinnett County effective December 31, 2026.
2026-1196 — Acceptance of US DOJ grant for Abuse in Later Life Program
· $750,000 · Financial Services
Approval/authorization to accept a grant from the United States Department of Justice in the amount of $750,000 for the Abuse in Later Life Program.
2026-1226 — Approval of August 31, 2026 Monthly Financial Status Report
· Financial Services
Approval/authorization of the August 31, 2026 Monthly Financial Status Report and ratification of all budget amendments.
2026-1238 — Acceptance of HIDTA grant funding
· $1,546,284 (not to exceed) · Financial Services
Approval/authorization to accept grant funding for the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) program administered by the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) up to the amount of $1,546,284.00 for FFY 2026.
2026-1096 — Acceptance of Georgia Trauma Commission EMS Trauma Related Equipment Grant
· $58,644.63 · Fire Services
Approval/authorization to accept the Georgia Trauma Commission - EMS Trauma Related Equipment Grant in the amount of $58,644.63, which will be used to reimburse the cost of trauma related equipment.
2026-1142 — Acceptance of FY 2025 Homeland Security Grant Program funding
· $47,600 · Fire Services
Approval/authorization to accept a grant from the Fiscal Year 2025 Homeland Security Grant Program through Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) in the amount of $47,600.00.
2026-1192 — Change Order No. 1 to Commvault Cloud Migration products contract
· $175,100 · Information Technology Services
Approval of Change Order No. 1 to BL038-26, provision of Commvault Cloud Migration products on an annual contract (May 5, 2026 through May 4, 2027), with Computacenter United States, Inc., formerly known as ProSys Information Systems, Inc., increasing the contract by $175,100.00.
2026-1241 — Declaration of technology equipment and software as surplus/salvage
· Information Technology Services
Approval to declare the attached list of technology equipment and software as surplus/salvage to be disposed in accordance with Gwinnett County Code of Ordinances.
2026-1264 — Award of contract for construction of Lenora Park basketball courts
· $698,334 (not to exceed) · Parks and Recreation
Award BL113-26, construction of Lenora Park basketball courts, to Greater Georgia Contracting, Inc., amount not to exceed $698,334.00.
2026-1283 — Award of contract for purchase of rifle plates
· $166,070 · Police Services
Award BL118-26, purchase of rifle plates, to GT Distributors, Inc., in the amount of $166,070.00.
2026-1146 — Agreement with Gateway 85 Gwinnett CID for donation of two Skydio X10 drones
· Police Services
Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman to execute an Agreement between Gwinnett County and the Gateway 85 Gwinnett Community Improvement District for acceptance of the donation and deployment of two Skydio X10 drones, including accessories, a service and replacement plan and subscription service, from the Gateway 85 Gwinnett Community Improvement District.
2026-1271 — Award of contract for Fire Stations 27 & 28 HVAC replacement project
· $923,419.56 (not to exceed) · Support Services
Award BL095-26, Gwinnett County Fire Stations 27 & 28 HVAC replacement project, to 5 Seasons Mechanical, LLC, amount not to exceed $923,419.56.
2026-1249 — Award of contract for McDaniel Farm Park to Satellite Boulevard pedestrian improvement project
· $3,648,881 (not to exceed) · Transportation
Award BL098-26, McDaniel Farm Park to Satellite Boulevard pedestrian improvement project, to Ohmshiv Construction, LLC, amount not to exceed $3,648,881.00. This project is funded by various SPLOST Programs.
2026-1250 — Award of contract for Cooper Road at Moon Road and Hope Hollow Road intersection improvement project
· $2,122,601.80 (not to exceed) · Transportation
Award BL105-26, Cooper Road at Moon Road and Hope Hollow Road intersection improvement project, to CMES, Inc., amount not to exceed $2,122,601.80. This project is funded 89.2% by various SPLOST Programs and 10.8% by the Water and Sewer Renewal and Extension Fund.
2026-1272 — Change Order No. 4 Final for Lanier Filter Plant and Shoal Creek Filter Plant project
· $113,458 · Water Resources
Approval of Change Order No. 4 Final to BL002-23, Lanier Filter Plant New Chemical Building and Shoal Creek Filter Plant On-Site Sodium Hypochlorite Generation with Alberici Constructors, Inc., increasing the contract by $113,458.00.
2026-1248 — Tall Structure Permit for telecommunications tower at 4100 Five Forks Trickum Road
Approval/authorization TSP2026-00001, A Tall Structure Permit to construct an 184.1-foot-tall telecommunications tower at 4100 Five Forks Trickum Road, to replace an existing tower on the adjacent property. (Tabled on 9/22/2026)
Adjournment
Approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Adjourn at 10:26 AM Motion: Ku Second: Carden Vote: 4-0; Hendrickson-Yes; Carden-Yes; Ku-Yes; Watkins-Absent; Holtkamp-Yes
Sources
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