CSU - PlaneWave Telescope Mount and Accessories

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 - PlaneWave Telescope Mount and Accessories to Columbus State University hereinafter, the State Entity) as further described in this eRFQ. Upgrades to the WestRock Observatory will include the purchase and installation of a new mount and wedge with related peripherals, an advanced astronomical camera with filter wheel and filters, and equipment to automate the observatory dome. These enhancements will provide students with the tools necessary to conduct their research projects. 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