Helium, Nitrogen, and Dry Ice

The University of Georgia is seeking bids for the supply of helium, nitrogen, and dry ice through Request for Quote 51800-eRFQ-001793-2026, with responses due by August 15, 2026. This solicitation, issued under the State Purchasing Act, aims to establish an agency contract for these essential laboratory and industrial gases, with pricing required to include all costs such as shipping FOB Destination to Athens, Georgia, and full compliance with the attached specifications. The University reserves the right to award the contract to a single lowest-priced, responsible supplier or make split awards among multiple vendors, depending on evaluation outcomes. All inquiries must be submitted through the official Questions function on the solicitation portal, and communication with the Procurement Office is restricted to official channels only. The contract term will align with the details outlined in the Agency Contract Cover Sheet, and the procurement is managed by the University of Georgia’s Procurement Office, with Megan Sheridan listed as the primary point of contact. The solicitation is open to all eligible suppliers without any set-asides, and performance is to be delivered within the state of Georgia. Bidders must ensure full adherence to the bid specifications and submit responses before the deadline to be considered, with no alternative submission methods permitted. The procurement process is governed by state law and aims to ensure competitive, transparent, and cost-effective acquisition of critical materials for the university’s operations.