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Request for Bids # 03182026 – Advanced Robotics

Mt. Hood Community College is seeking bids for advanced robotics platforms to support instruction, research, and workforce training in the Advanced Robotics Laboratory. The equipment will be used by faculty and students in courses and applied research involving artificial intelligence, robotics control, locomotion, perception, and human-robot interaction.

The College intends to purchase two complementary robotic systems:

Humanoid bipedal robotic platform Quadrupedal robotic platform

These systems must support open development environments and be suitable for higher-education teaching and research.

Required Equipment

1. Humanoid Bipedal Robot Platform

The College is requesting a humanoid, bipedal robot system suitable for educational and research use with the following minimum characteristics:

Mechanical and Locomotion Requirements

Bipedal humanoid locomotion platform Multi-degree-of-freedom articulated body suitable for dynamic walking and manipulation Minimum of approximately 30+ degrees of freedom Capable of full-body dynamic motion and coordinated manipulation Integrated dexterous hands or manipulators capable of object interaction

Sensors and Perception

Integrated sensors for balance, motion, and perception Support for computer vision and sensor integration Ability to integrate tactile or force sensing for manipulation tasks

Control and Computing

Onboard compute capable of running AI and robotics algorithms GPU-capable or AI-accelerated computing module preferred Compatibility with common robotics frameworks (e.g., ROS/ROS2)

Software and Development Open or accessible software development platform SDK and APIs available for programming and robotics development Support for research and educational experimentation

Educational Resources

Curriculum or training resources suitable for college-level robotics instruction Documentation for both faculty and students Example projects or learning modules related to robotics and AI

Included Components

Battery and charging system Remote controller or equivalent interface Necessary safety equipment or support structure (if applicable)

2. Quadrupedal Robot Platform

The College is requesting a quadrupedal robotic platform for mobility, perception, and AI experimentation with the following minimum characteristics:

Mobility

Four-legged robotic locomotion platform capable of dynamic walking Indoor and outdoor mobility suitable for experimentation and demonstrations

Sensors

Integrated perception sensors Support for LiDAR or equivalent 3D sensing Visual sensing capability for robotics perception experiments

Computing

Onboard computing capable of running AI or robotics applications GPU or AI accelerator support preferred

Software

Open development environment Compatible with robotics frameworks such as ROS or ROS2 APIs or SDK available for programming and research development

Educational Use

Platform must support educational and research applications Vendor must provide learning resources appropriate for faculty and students

Open Research and Education Requirements

To support robotics research and instruction, the platforms must include:

Open software development access Open datasets or access to robotics datasets for experimentation Research-friendly APIs and SDKs Compatibility with common robotics development tools Support for AI experimentation and robotics programming

Preference will be given to systems designed specifically for university research and robotics education.

Vendor Requirements

Vendors must provide:

Product specifications Educational documentation and learning resources Warranty information Technical support availability Delivery timeline Pricing including all required accessories and licenses

Intended Use

The equipment will be used in:

Advanced robotics courses AI and autonomy research Robotics programming instruction Workforce training for automation and robotics

The goal is to provide students with hands-on experience with state-of-the-art robotic locomotion and AI-enabled robotics systems.

Delivery of items must be delivered on or before 06-30-2026.

Please fill out the information on the next page, and email it to:

Randi.Roehrick@mhcc.edu no later than 2:30 pm on March 25th, 2026.

E-mail Randi with questions about this request for bids. Bids submitted after the designated time and date shall be kept on file but will NOT be considered for award.

The Award will be made to the vendor providing the best value based upon price, product specifications, and warranty provided. MHCC reserves the right to determine the most responsible bidder.

Your bid shall be delineated on the attached spreadsheet (page 2). Bids NOT submitted on the attached sheet provided WILL BE REJECTED.

FAILURE TO SUBMIT THIS FORM MAY BE CAUSE FOR PROPOSAL REJECTION

Request for Bids#: 03182026

Due Date: March 25th, 2026 Time Due: 2:30 PM

Lump sum fee (expressed numerically in dollars and cents) Pricing must include delivery:

Briefly explain the items, manufacture, and warranty provided (you may attach one sheet of paper if necessary):

1. Does your product meet the specifications described herein? Yes or No

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