UGA's RV Savannah Caterpillar Engines

Pursuant to the State Purchasing Act (Official Code of Georgia Annotated §§50-5-50 et seq.), the University of Georgia is issuing this Request for Quote (RFQ) to accept bids for Caterpillar engines for the retrofit of UGA's RV Savannah, per the attached Bid Specifications. No other brand will be considered. Pricing must include all applicable costs for products or services, including any applicable shipping charges FOB Destination to Savannah, Georgia, and all other requirements as outlined in the Specifications. All questions must be submitted to the Procurement Office via the Questions function on this solicitation. Prospective bidders should only contact the University of Georgia Procurement Office regarding this solicitation. Overview of the eRFQ ProcessThe 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. Single Award: Any contract award resulting from the RFQ will be made to the lowest, responsive and responsible supplier meeting all specifications and with whom the University of Georgia has reached agreement on all contract terms and conditions. ** Special Note: The target date for the shipyard induction and when the items will be needed is October 2023. All vendors should include holding the items for up to 90 days prior to delivery in their base bid costs. A line item for additional storage costs after the initial 90 days is included on the bid.