Purpose of Procurement
Pursuant to the State Purchasing Act (Official Code of Georgia Annotated 50-5-50 et seq.), this electronic Request for Quotes (eRFQ) is being issued to establish a contract with one qualified suppliers who will provide  Georgia College & State University (hereinafter, the State Entity) as further described in this eRFQ.
Georgia College Housing is requesting a quote for painting of hallways, stairwells, and public areas. The scope of work is for Bell Hall and Parkhurst Hall on Central Campus, Building 3 and Building 4 at West Campus.
Contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder whose bid meets the requirements and criteria set forth in the advertisement for bids; provided, however, that if the bid from the lowest responsible and responsive bidder exceeds funds budgeted, Georgia College may negotiate with such apparent low bidder to obtain a contract price within the budgeted amount. Such negotiations may include changes in the scope of work and other bid requirements. Owner further may require apparent low bidder to furnish project history and references documenting minimum 5 years experience in type of work specified.
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.