Purchase, Delivery, and Installation of New Air Compressor for the Ben T. Zinn Combustion Lab

The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia on behalf of Georgia Institute of Technology issued an invitation for bid (IFB) for the purchase, delivery, and installation of a new air compressor system for the Ben T. Zinn Combustion Lab, located in Fulton County and Atlanta City, Georgia. The solicitation, numbered 2026-IFB-MROFM-0042, closed on March 31, 2026, with a Notice of Intent to Award posted on April 23, 2026. The required equipment is a continuous run, oil-free air compressor capable of delivering a minimum of 580 psi at a flow rate of at least 2.3 lbm/s (1800 scfm) with air dried to -40°F dew point or lower. The system is anticipated to include one or more compressors, filters, dryers, safety relief valves, and a control system to provide process air for laboratory experiments. The contract was awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the invitation for bid evaluation criteria. All bidders were required to submit proposals by the March 31, 2026 deadline, with additional details and scope of work available through the sourcing event portal at https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=GIT.

No set-aside designations or restrictions limiting types of organizations were identified in the procurement documentation provided. The incumbent vendor information or current contractor details were not specified in the available materials. Atlas Copco Compressors LLC was selected as the apparent successful offeror with an estimated award amount of $891,817.00 under an open contract structure. The estimated nature of the award amount reflects the open contract procurement methodology employed by Georgia Institute of Technology. Ethan M. Davis, the Issuing Officer for this procurement, may be contacted at ethan.davis@business.gatech.edu for additional information regarding the contract award and terms.