UGA Real-Time Simulator for Power System Analysis

The University of Georgia is soliciting bids for a UGA Real-Time Simulator for Power System Analysis through a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued under the State Purchasing Act. The procurement is specifically for the College of Engineering and seeks a comprehensive real-time simulator system designed for power system analysis. The bid requires vendors to submit pricing that includes all applicable product and service costs, with shipping charges FOB Destination to Athens, GA. Potential bidders must submit all questions through the Questions function on the solicitation and are strictly prohibited from contacting anyone outside the University of Georgia Procurement Office. The contract will be awarded to the lowest, most responsive, and responsible supplier who meets all specified requirements and with whom the university can successfully negotiate contract terms. The solicitation will be open from November 15, 2024, with bid responses due by November 22, 2024, a short one-week window for potential vendors to prepare and submit their proposals.

While the solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or vendor restrictions, it is located within Clayton County, Georgia, which may have standard state procurement guidelines regarding disadvantaged business enterprises. The contract is an agency contract for the University of Georgia, with the initial term and potential renewal options to be determined by the Agency Contract Cover Sheet. No incumbent vendors or existing technology integration requirements are mentioned in the provided documentation. The specific budget range or potential award value is not disclosed in the current solicitation details. Vendors interested in this opportunity will need to carefully review the attached Bid Specifications to ensure they can meet all technical and performance requirements for the real-time power system analysis simulator.