UGA Custom Brokerage Services
Awarded State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 51800-eRFP-000001503-2026
- State
- Georgia
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- NIGP codes
- Point of contact
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- Mokabbir Sarkar mokabbir.sarkar@uga.edu (706) 542-7106
Opportunity details come from ssl.doas.state.ga.us. Updated .
About this opportunity
The University of Georgia, located in Clarke County, Georgia, is issuing an electronic Request for Proposals (eRFP) to establish a contract for qualified customs broker services pursuant to the State Purchasing Act. The procurement seeks one or more qualified suppliers capable of managing the university's comprehensive import and export needs throughout the entire customs lifecycle. Key deliverables and services include Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) classifications, Partner Government Agency (PGA) filings, continuous bond management, and support designed to streamline goods movement, ensure regulatory compliance, minimize delays and fees, and improve communication across university research and business units. The qualified customs broker must demonstrate experience and expertise in handling international trade documentation and regulatory requirements while supporting the university's diverse operational needs. The Request for Proposals was posted on September 24, 2025, with a submission deadline of October 10, 2025. Awards will be made to suppliers whose proposals are deemed most advantageous to the University of Georgia based on established evaluation criteria and comprehensive review of all submissions.
The procurement documents provided do not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, incumbent vendors, or current contractor information. No specific budget range or award value has been disclosed in the available materials. Integration requirements with existing university systems or infrastructure are not detailed in the procurement summary. Interested vendors should consult the complete eRFP documentation for additional details regarding evaluation criteria specifics, any technical or system integration requirements, and the full scope of expected contract values or potential award amounts.
Opportunity text
Purpose of Procurement Pursuant to the State Purchasing Act (Official Code of Georgia Annotated 50-5-50 et seq.), this electronic Request for Proposals (eRFP) is being issued to establish a contract with one or more qualified suppliers to provide customs broker services to the University of Georgia (the State Entity) as further described in this eRFP. The University of Georgia is seeking a qualified, experienced customs broker to manage its import and export needs. This will enable the university to streamline the movement of goods, ensure compliance with evolving domestic and international regulations, minimize delays and fees, and improve communication and collaboration with research and business units across the university community. Depending on the requirements, the custom broker will provide support during the entire import and export lifecycle, including Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) classifications, Partner Government Agency (PGA) filings, and continuous bond management. The State Entity reserves the right to make an award to one or more qualified suppliers who meet or exceed a minimum total combined score. Awards will be made to those suppliers whose proposals are deemed to be most advantageous to the University of Georgia, based on the established evaluation criteria and a thorough review of all submissions.
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