CSU Housing Student Mattresses

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 CSU Housing Student Mattresses to the Columbus State University (hereinafter, the State Entity) as further described in this eRFQ.
The University is seeking to procure 1,000 mattresses to support student residential housing operations. This procurement represents a significant investment in maintaining and enhancing the quality, safety, and durability of furnishings provided to student residents.  The mattresses must meet institutional standards for durability, safety (including applicable fire codes), and suitability for high-use dormitory environments.
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.