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 or more qualified suppliers who will provide Security Officer Services to the Augusta University (hereinafter, the State Entity) as further described in this eRFQ.
The University desires the Supplier to submit a quote that assures the University of staffing of personnel to function in the capacity of Security Officer. They shall assure the University of the Highest Quality of personnel who in fact represent the University, usually on a ¿first impression¿ basis. Staffing shall maintain the highest standards of integrity and interpersonal skills.
The location of assignment for this contract shall be any university owned or controlled property as designated, generally located in Augusta, GA.

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.