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 helium, nitrogen, and dry ice, per the attached Bid Specifications. Pricing must include all applicable costs for products or services, including any applicable shipping charges FOB Destination to Athens, GA, 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.
This solicitation is to establish an agency contract for the University of Georgia.  The initial term of the contract and any renewal options shall be in accordance with the Agency Contract Cover Sheet.
The primary intent of this RFQ is to identify a single source (lowest priced, responsive and responsible supplier) to provide all of the needed goods and/or services; however, the University of Georgia reserves the right to make split awards.