GASOU - RFQ Field Decking Installation for Special Events

Purpose of Procurement Pursuant to the State Purchasing Act (Official Code of Georgia Annotated 50-5-50 et seq.), this electronic Request for Quotes (eRFQ) is being issued to establish a contract with one or more qualified suppliers who will provide Field Decking Installation for Special Events to The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by and on Behalf of Georgia Southern University (hereinafter, ¿the State Entity¿) as further described in this eRFQ. The initial term of the contract(s) is for one (1) calendar year from the execution date of the contract. The State Entity shall have four (4) one (1) year options to renew, which options shall be exercisable at the sole discretion of the State Entity. The Contractor will be required to install a minimum of 65,000 sq. ft. of field decking for Special Events held on Georgia Southern University¿s Campus with very tight time constraints working nights and weekends. The two events on attachment named Current Schedule of Known Events are typically held on the second weekend in May and December. The actual dates are subject to change based on other events that may be taking place at the same location. Overview of the eRFQ Process The objective of the eRFQ is to select one or more qualified suppliers to provide the goods and/or services outlined in this eRFQ to the State Entity. This eRFQ process will be conducted to gather and evaluate responses from supplier for potential award. All qualified suppliers are invited to participate by submitting responses, as further defined below. After evaluating all suppliers¿ responses received prior to the closing date of this eRFQ and resolution of any contract exceptions, the preliminary results of the eRFQ process will be publicly announced, including the names of all participating suppliers and the evaluation results. Subject to the protest process, final contract award(s) will be publicly announced thereafter.