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 Laundry Equipment Services to the Savannah State University (hereinafter, the State Entity) as further described in this eRFQ.
Savannah State University is seeking a company to furnish laundry equipment service to the University.  The primary users will be the Department of University Housing.  Laundry service during all terms will be via ¿free laundry¿ for students.  The University students will have a Fixed Rate Laundry fee as part of their housing contract.  Contractor will bill the University for the rental and use of the equipment as indicated in the Cost Sheet.  For purposes of this contract, the University has three semesters (Fall, Spring and Summer).
Contract term will be for one fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024 with the option to renew up to four (4) additional years.
Completed cost worksheet must be included with bid submission.

Overview of the eRFQ Process
The 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.