Purpose of the eRFI
This electronic Request for Information (eRFI) is being issued to solicit information from interested suppliers with respect to UNG Athletic Apparel, Equipment and Accessories for the University of North Georgia (hereinafter, the State Entity) as further described in this eRFI. The State Entity will use the information generated by this eRFI in conjunction with other information available to the State Entity to determine the solution that it is in the best interests of the State Entity to fulfill this need.
Overview of the eRFI Process
The objective of the eRFI is to gather information to assist the State Entity in its consideration of available resources/methods to fulfill the need/goal identified above. The eRFI method is not a competitive solicitation method and, as a result, does not satisfy the requirement for competitive bidding. The eRFI method is no more than an information gathering tool and such information gathered may or may not be used by the State Entity to develop a competitive solicitation. Suppliers are not required to respond to an eRFI and a supplier¿s failure to respond to an eRFI will not prohibit the supplier¿s participation in any competitive solicitation that may result from the eRFI. However, suppliers are strongly encouraged to respond to eRFIs as this is a great way to ensure the State Entity is aware of the suppliers¿ available goods and services.
The University of North Georgia (UNG) is part of the University System of Georgia and is designated as a State Leadership Institution and The Military College of Georgia. With about 20,000 students, the University of North Georgia is one of the state's largest public universities. Positioned in the fastest-growing region of the state, UNG comprises five campuses.
The University of North Georgia Athletics is a member of the NCAA, Division II, and the Peach Belt Conference (PBC), sponsoring 13 intercollegiate sports. The university currently sponsors five men's sports, seven women's sports and mixed rifle, which competes as a member of the Southern Conference (NCAA Division I).
UNG athletic teams have a long history of winning traditions with a