Gwinnett commissioners on Dec. 15 approved renewal of a contract to provide vehicle and equipment maintenance parts with Genuine Parts Co. The $4.3 million contract to provide parts for maintenance and repair of Gwinnett’s approximately 3,000 vehicles and equipment represents a negotiated cost savings of about $58,364.

The contract was awarded to the highest scoring firm based on the following criteria: inventory capabilities at 25 points, accessibility and response time at 25 points, experience providing similar services for 20 points, cost for 10 points, implementation plan for 5 points, and value added at 15 points.

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Ceudy Gutierrez reads a book to her 2-year-old son, Matias, at their home in Buford, GA, on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. Ceudy Gutierrez is struggling to make ends meet for herself and her three young kids following her husband’s ICE arrest earlier this fall. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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