How to bid on campus gases for the University of Georgia

What UGA is buying

The University of Georgia is seeking a supplier to provide and deliver liquid and gaseous helium, liquid and gaseous nitrogen, and industrial dry ice pellets to designated campus locations in Athens, Georgia. The contract also covers cylinder and dewar float management.

UGA intends to select one primary supplier and may award a secondary contract as a backup. For suppliers able to cover the listed products and delivery needs, this is an opportunity to compete for campus-wide supply work.

Key date and deadline

The RFQ was published October 19, 2026. Responses are due October 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.

Submit your response through the route specified in the posting before the deadline. The solicitation says UGA plans to identify the lowest-priced responsive and responsible supplier for the primary award, and may select the next highest-ranked supplier as a backup.

Who this opportunity suits

This RFQ may suit suppliers of industrial and specialty gases and dry ice that can serve designated locations in Athens, Georgia. A bidder should be prepared to price all specified product categories, purities, container sizes, and pressure ratings, and to manage cylinders and dewars.

How to access and respond

Open the solicitation through the Georgia Procurement Registry posting for Event 51800-eRFQ-002104-2027. Viewing the posting and document list is public and does not require an account. The posting directs vendors to the Team Georgia Marketplace event for bid documents and electronic responses.

Follow the response instructions in the posting and event documents, and submit before the deadline. Send all questions through the portal’s Q&A function.

Prepare a complete, competitive quote

Review the bid specification carefully and provide firm, itemized pricing for every required product category, purity, container size, and pressure rating. UGA says quoted prices must include applicable product costs, container rental or demurrage fees, and freight to the designated campus locations in Athens, Georgia.

Check that your pricing covers the full request and that each required item is easy to match to the specification. Before submitting, verify that your response is complete, follows the event instructions, and has been sent through the correct portal route.