Pillowcase Machine for GIB

The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (GVRA) is issuing an electronic Request for Quotes (eRFQ) to procure a Merello ME-320 Pillowcase Machine for its Georgia Industries for the Blind (GIB) division. Specifically, the agency seeks one (1) machine with precise technical specifications, including a Half Closing Device (Blowhole), Automatic Label Dispenser on Bottom Left Hand, and an Overlock Device for Double Infeed with Folder. The procurement is being conducted under the State Purchasing Act (Official Code of Georgia Annotated 50-5-50 et seq.), with the goal of establishing a contract with qualified suppliers capable of providing the specialized equipment. The solicitation was posted on March 5, 2025, with proposals due by March 19, 2025. The machine will be delivered to the GIB facility located at 700 Faceville Highway, Bainbridge, GA 39819. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement appears focused on finding a supplier that can meet the precise machine specifications.

The contract opportunity is specific to Dade County, Georgia, with a State ID of 65a95d70d947088ac30981ec and a jurisdiction FIPS Code of 13083. No explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types are mentioned in the solicitation. The procurement appears to be open to qualified industrial equipment suppliers capable of providing the exact Merello ME-320 Pillowcase Machine with the specified technical features. No incumbent vendor information or existing infrastructure integration requirements are noted in the documentation. While no specific budget range or award value is provided, the procurement is for a single industrial machine designed for manufacturing pillow and cushion cases from fabric rolls. The procurement is limited to one machine and appears to be a straightforward equipment acquisition for the Georgia Industries for the Blind division of the state vocational rehabilitation agency.