State of Wisconsin Wis. Statutes s.16.75

DOA-3070 (R08/2003)

BIDS MUST BE SEALED AND ADDRESSED TO: Remove from bidder list for this commodity/service. (Return this page only.)

AGENCY ADDRESS:

University of Wisconsin-Platteville Lew Bettinger/Purchasing Office 1 University Plaza Platteville, WI 53818

Bid envelope must be sealed and plainly marked in lower corner with due date and Request for Bid

# LB-2727. Late bids will be rejected. Bids MUST be date and time stamped by the soliciting purchasing office on or before the date and time that the bid is due. Bids dated and time stamped in another office will be rejected. Receipt of a bid by the mail system does not constitute receipt of a bid by the purchasing office. Any bid which is inadvertently opened as a result of not being properly and clearly marked is subject to rejection. Bids must be submitted separately, i.e., not included with sample packages or other bids. Bid openings are public unless otherwise specified. Records will be available for public inspection after issuance of the notice of intent to award or the award of the contract. Bidder should contact person named below for an appointment to view the bid record. Bids shall be firm for acceptance for sixty (60) days from date of bid opening, unless otherwise noted. The attached terms and conditions apply to any subsequent award. REQUEST FOR BID THIS IS NOT AN ORDER Bids MUST be in this office no later than

December 6th, 2018 3:00 PM

Name (Contact for further information)

Lew Bettinger

Phone

(608) 342-1221

Date

November 19, 2018

Quote Price and Delivery FOB x Fax bids are accepted Fax bids are not accepted

Item No.

Quantity and Unit

Description Price

Per Unit

Total

78588 1 The University of Wisconsin Platteville (UW Platteville)

20867

78555 through its Purchasing Services Department on behalf of the

Engineering, Math and Science Department requests bids for a Mechatronics learning system

Payment Terms Delivery Time

We claim minority bidder preference [Wis. Stats. s. 16.75(3m)]. Under Wisconsin Statutes, a 5% preference may be granted to CERTIFIED Minority Business Enterprises. Bidder must be certified by the Wisconsin Department of Commerce. If you have questions concerning the certification process, contact the Wisconsin Department of Commerce, 5th Floor, 201 W. Washington Ave., Madison, Wisconsin 53702, (608) 267-9550. Does Not Apply to Printing Bids.

We are a work center certified under Wis. Stats. s. 16.752 employing persons with severe disabilities. Questions concerning the certification process should be addressed to the Work Center Program, State Bureau of Procurement, 6th Floor, 101 E. Wilson St., Madison, Wisconsin 53702, (608) 266-2605.

Wis. Stats. s. 16.754 directs the state to purchase materials which are manufactured to the greatest extent in the United States when all other factors are substantially equal. Materials covered in our bid were manufactured in whole or in substantial part within the United States, or the majority of the component parts thereof were manufactured in whole or in substantial part in the United States.

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In signing this bid we also certify that we have not, either directly or indirectly, entered into any agreement or participated in any collusion or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free competition; that no attempt has been made to induce any other person or firm to submit or not to submit a bid; that this bid has been independently arrived at without collusion with any other bidder, competitor or potential competitor; that this bid has not been knowingly disclosed prior to the opening of bids to any other bidder or competitor; that the above statement is accurate under penalty of perjury.

We will comply with all terms, conditions and specifications required by the state in this Request for Bid and all terms of our bid.

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UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-PLATTEVILLE

REQUEST FOR BIDS (RFB) # LB-2727

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE

2.0 BID PROCEDURES AND INSTRUCTIONS

3.0 BID ACCEPTANCE, EVALUATION AND AWARD

4.0 SPECIFICATIONS

5.0 REQUIRED FORMS

- Signed REQUEST FOR BID SHEET

- ATTACHMENT A

-BIDDER REQUIRED FORM

6.0 CHECKLIST AND SUBMITTAL PAGE

ATTACHMENT A

BIDDER RQUIRED FORMS

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

- SPECIAL, STANDARD AND SUPPLEMENTAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

DEFINITIONS: For the purposes of this Request for Bid and resulting Contract(s), the following definitions of terms shall apply, unless otherwise indicated:

Agency: Office, department, agency, and institution of higher education, association, society or other body in state government created or authorized to be created by the constitution or any law, which is entitled to expend moneys appropriated by law, including the legislature and courts, but not including an authority.

ARO: After Receipt of Order Authorized Any state agency, University of Wisconsin campus, or other state or local public body User authorized to use statewide contracts, as established in §§ 16.70 (1b), (1e), (2), (4) and (8), 16.73 and 66.0301 of the Wisconsin Statutes and § PRO-D-30 of the State Procurement Manual.

Bid A price quotation specifically given to a prospective purchaser by a prospective seller; a bid is not an offer to sell.

Bidder: Person or firm submitting a bid in response to requests for bids.

Broker Someone who acts as an agent for others, as in negotiating contracts, purchases or sales in return for a fee or commission.

Business Days Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays.

Contractor: Person or entity providing equipment, materials, supplies, contractual services to a contracting agency of the State.

Contract Designated University of Wisconsin-Platteville purchasing staff personnel.

Manager F O B Seller retains title and control of goods until they are delivered and the contract of carriage has been completed. The seller selects the carrier and is responsible for the risk of transportation. The seller is responsible for filing claims for loss or damage.

HACCP Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points Lowest Person or firm submitting the competitive bid with the lowest price that meets the specifications

Responsible contained in the requests for bids. In establishing the lowest responsible bidder, all of

Bidder the following factors may be considered.

(a) The financial ability to provide the services required or to complete the contract;

(b) The skill, judgment, experience, and resources to complete the contract;

(c) The necessary facilities, staff, personnel, and equipment to complete the contract;

(d) The demonstrated ability to satisfactorily perform the work or provide the materials in a prompt, conscientious manner;

(e) The demonstrated ability to comply in situations where the award is contingent on special considerations subject to the nature of the services or contract required; and

(f) Any other factor determined to be relevant in assessing the bidder’s ability to supply are required.

(Adm. 6.01 (9))

MBE: Minority Business Enterprise Procurement Process of obtaining goods, including all activities from the planning process, preparation of a requisition, through receipt and approval of the final invoice for payment.

Procuring State Agency or University which conducts the purchasing transaction.

Agency Purchasing: University of Wisconsin-Platteville Purchasing Services Section RFB: Request for Bid including all documents use for soliciting bids.

Specification Description of what the procuring agency requires and consequently, what a bidder must offer to be considered for an award. A specification may be a description of the physical or functional characteristics, or the nature of a supply. It may include a description of any requirement for inspecting, testing, or preparing a supply item for delivery, the necessary performance criteria, and a description of the procedures to be followed when submitting and evaluating bid.

State: State of Wisconsin/UW-Platteville University: University of Wisconsin Platteville Vendor: Firm submitting a bid in response to this Request for Bid May Discretionary Must: Requirement is mandatory Shall: Requirement is mandatory Should: Desired but not mandatory

1.0 INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE

1.1 PURPOSE OF THE REQUEST FOR BIDS: The University of Wisconsin Platteville (UW Platteville) through its Purchasing Services Department on behalf of the Engineering, Math and Science Department requests bids for a Mechatronics learning system based on the specification listed in this document. The purpose of this document is to provide interested parties with information to enable them to prepare and submit a bid.

1.2 REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: UW-Platteville will provide reasonable accommodations, including the provision of informational material in an alternative format, for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you think you need accommodations at a bid opening/vendor conference, contact Lew Bettinger at 608-342-1221 (voice) or 608-301-1169 (FAX).

1.3 OVERVIEW OF PROCURING AGENCY: The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is located in

Southwestern Wisconsin in Platteville Wisconsin a city with a population of some 11,000. Current enrollment is 8,967 undergraduates, graduate and distance education students.

1.4 METHOD OF AWARD: The award will be based upon the low total from the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Award of the bid will be based on lowest cost available from a vendor that meets the described specifications. UW-Platteville reserves the right to select alternate supply sources based on performance criteria. Any and all service and/or handling fees must be listed in the bid response. Any charges not listed in the bid response will not be accepted. UW-Platteville reserves the right to reject any and all bids. This agreement is subject to termination by UW-Platteville upon failure to provide the product or service specified in this bid. This agreement may be modified at any time by mutual agreement of both parties.

It is intended the award will be made to the vendor who can supply all items on ATTACHMENT A, according to the attached specifications (Section 4).

1.5 TERMINATION AND CANCELLATION

1.5.1 TERMINATION FOR CAUSE

The University may terminate the Contract after providing the Contractor with 30 calendar days written notice of the Contractor’s right to cure a failure of the Contractor to perform under the terms of this Contract.

The Contractor may terminate the Contract after providing the State 120 calendar days’ notice of the State’s right to cure a failure of the State to perform under the terms of the Contract.

Upon the termination of the Contract for any reason, or upon Contract expiration, each party shall be released from all obligations to the other party arising after the date of termination or expiration, except for those that by their terms survive such termination or expiration.

1.5.2 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE

Either party may terminate the Contract at any time, without cause, by providing a written notice;

the State by providing at least 30 calendar days’ notice to the Contractor, and the Contractor providing at least 120 calendar days’ notice to the State in advance of the intended date of termination.

In the event of termination for convenience, the Contractor shall be entitled to receive compensation for any fees owed under the Contract. The Contractor shall also be compensated for partially completed services. In this event, compensation for such partially completed services shall be no more than the percentage of completion of the services requested, at the sole discretion of the State, multiplied by the corresponding payment for completion of such services as set forth in the Contract. Alternatively, at the sole discretion of the State, the Contractor may be compensated for the actual service hours provided. The State shall be entitled to a refund for goods or services paid for but not received or implemented, such refund to be paid within 30 days of written notice to the Contractor requesting the refund.

1.5.3 TERMINATION FOR CHANGE IN LAW

This Contract may be terminated either by mutual agreement or at the discretion of the State/UW-

Platteville following any amendment to, or judicial interpretation of, Federal or State law that:

Renders performance, enforcement or compliance with the totality of the Contract impossible, patently unreasonable, or unnecessary

Renders accomplishment of the Contract’s objectives impossible, patently unreasonable, or unnecessary.

1.5.4 CONTRACT CANCELLATION

The State of Wisconsin/UW-Platteville reserves the right to cancel the Contract in whole or in part without penalty if the Contractor:

Breaches or defaults an obligation under the Contract as follows:

Fails to perform any material obligation required under the Contract;

Files a petition in bankruptcy, becomes insolvent, or otherwise takes action to dissolve as a legal entity;

Allows any final judgment not to be satisfied or a lien not to be disputed after a legally-imposed, 30-day notice;

Makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors;

Fails to follow the sales and use tax certification requirements of s. 77.66 of the Wisconsin Statutes;

Incurs a delinquent Wisconsin tax liability;

Fails to submit a nondiscrimination or affirmative action plan as required herein;

Fails to follow the nondiscrimination or affirmative action requirements of subch. II, Chapter 111 of the Wisconsin Statutes (Wisconsin’s Fair Employment Law);

Becomes a federally debarred Contractor;

Is excluded from federal procurement and non-procurement Contracts;

Fails to maintain and keep in force all required insurance, permits and licenses as provided in the Contract;

Fails to maintain the confidentiality of the State’s information that is considered to be

Confidential Information, proprietary, or containing Personally Identifiable Information, or

Contractor performance threatens the health or safety of a State or municipal employee.

1.6 VENDORNET REGISTRATION

Only vendors registered with the State of Wisconsin’s VendorNet will receive future official notice for this service/commodity. The State of Wisconsin’s purchasing information and vendor notification service is available to all businesses and organizations that want to sell to the UW-PLATTEVILLE Anyone may access VendorNet on the Internet at http://vendornet.state.wi.us to get information on state purchasing practices and policies, goods and services that the state buys, and tips on selling to the state. Vendors may use the same Web site address for inclusion on the bidders list for goods and services that the organization wants to sell to the state. A subscription with notification guarantees the organization will receive an e-mail message each time a state agency, including any campus of the University of

Wisconsin System, posts a request for bid or a request for proposal in their designated commodity/service area(s) with an estimated value over $50,000. Organizations without Internet access receive paper copies in the mail. Increasingly, state agencies also are using VendorNet to post simplified bids valued at

$50,000 or less. Vendors also may receive e-mail notices of these simplified bid opportunities.

1.7 VENDOR AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS

The University will not sign Vendor-supplied agreements/contracts. Agency Purchase Orders along with this document and any amendments to this document, listing all required and necessary items will serve as the only contract document.

1.8 SUPPLIER DIVERSITY

1.8.1 Minority Business Enterprise Program (MBE)

The State of Wisconsin is committed to the promotion of minority business in the state's purchasing program and a goal of placing 5% of its total purchasing dollars with certified minority businesses. Authority for this program is found in ss. 15.107(2), 16.75(4), 16.75(5) and 560.036(2), Wisconsin Statutes. The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is committed to the promotion of minority business in the state's purchasing program.

The State of Wisconsin policy provides that minority-owned business enterprises certified by the

Wisconsin Department of Commerce, Bureau of Minority Business Development should have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of its contracts. The supplier/contractor is strongly urged to use due diligence to further this policy by awarding subcontracts to minority-owned business enterprises or by using such enterprises to provide goods and services incidental to this agreement, with a goal of awarding at least 5% of the contract price to such enterprises.

1.8.2 Woman Owned Business (WBE)

The State of Wisconsin is committed to the promotion of Woman-Owned Businesses as outlined in 560.035, Wisconsin Statutes.

The State of Wisconsin policy provides that Woman-Owned Businesses certified by the

Wisconsin Department of Commerce should have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of its contracts. The supplier/contractor is strongly urged to use due diligence to further this policy by awarding subcontracts to Woman-Owned Businesses or by using such businesses to provide goods and services incidental to this agreement.

1.8.3 Disabled Veteran Owned Business (DVB)

The State of Wisconsin policy provides that Disabled Veteran-Owned businesses certified by the

Wisconsin Department of Commerce should have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of its contracts. The supplier/contractor is strongly urged to use due diligence to further this policy by awarding subcontracts to Disabled Veteran-Owned businesses or by using such enterprises to provide goods and services incidental to this agreement

2.0 BID PROCEDURES AND INSTRUCTIONS

2.1 BID SUBMISSION: Vendors must submit one set of all materials required for acceptance of their bid proposal by the deadline shown on this Request for Bid form to:

USPS & COMMON CARIER ADDRESS

Lew Bettinger/Purchasing

University of Wisconsin-Platteville

2201 Ullsvik Hall

Platteville, WI 53819-3099

Emailed to: bettingerl@uwplatt.edu

Bid response may be faxed to 608-342-1169, mark to the attention of Lew Bettinger

Bids must be received by the receptionist in the above office. All bids must be time-stamped in by the

UW-Platteville Purchasing Office prior to the stated opening time. Bids not so stamped will be considered late. Receipt of a bid by the State mail system does not constitute receipt of a bid by UW-Platteville’s

Purchasing Office, for purposes of this request for bids.

All bids must be packaged, sealed, and show the following information on the outside of the package:

Vendor's Name and Address

Request for Bids Title

Request for Bids Number

Bid Due Date

2.2 CALENDAR OF EVENTS: Listed below are important dates and times by which actions related to this

Request for Bids (RFB) must be completed. In the event that the UW-Platteville finds it necessary to change any of these dates and times it will do so by issuing a supplement to this RFB.

DATE EVENT

November 19, 2018 Date of issue of the RFB

November 27,2018 Questions Due

November 29, 2018 Answers to Questions Posted on Vendornet

December 6, 2018 3:00PM Bids due from vendors

2.3 FORMAT OF BID: Vendors responding to this RFB must comply with the following format requirements:

a) SIGNED REQUEST FOR BID SHEET: Include the signed Request for Bid sheet included with the bid and those certifications required for submittal of a bid. Bids submitted in response to this RFB must be signed by the person in the vendor's organization who is responsible for the decision as to the prices being offered in the bid or by a person who has been authorized in writing to act as agent for the person responsible for the decision on prices.

By submitting a signed bid, the vendor's signatories certify that in connection with this procurement:

(a) the vendor's organization or an agent of the vendor's organization has arrived at the prices in its bid without consultation, communication or agreement with any other respondent or with any competitor for the purpose of restricting competition, (b) the prices quoted in the bid have not been knowingly disclosed by the vendor's organization or by any agent of the vendor's organization and will not be knowingly disclosed by same, directly or indirectly, to any other respondent or to any competitor, and (c) no attempt has been made or will be made by the vendor's organization or by any agent of the vendor's organization to induce any other person or firm to submit or not to submit a bid for the purpose of restricting competition.

(b) State of Wisconsin Terms and Conditions: These standard and supplemental terms and conditions shall govern this proposal and subsequent award. Vendors must accept these terms and conditions or submit point-by-point exceptions along with proposed alternative or additional language for each point, including any vendor contracts. Submission of any standard vendor contracts as a substitute for language in the terms and conditions is not a sufficient response to this requirement and may result in rejection of the vendor's proposal. The State reserves the right to negotiate contractual terms and conditions other than those in the State of Wisconsin Contract when it is in the best interest of the State to do so.

(c) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Include ATTACHMENT A, the completed Vendor Information

Sheet DOA3477, Vendor Reference Sheet DOA3478, Vendor Agreement DOA3333 and any other forms required in the bid. Include all additional information that will be essential to an understanding of the bid.

This might include diagrams, excerpts from manuals, or other explanatory documentation that would clarify and/or substantiate the bid document.

(d) COST INFORMATION: Provide cost information on the cost sheets (ATTACHMENT A) included in this RFB. All costs for furnishing the product(s) and/or service(s) included in the bid in accordance with the terms and conditions in this RFB must be included. Any costs not listed will not be accepted.

2.4 MULTIPLE BIDS: Multiple bids from a vendor will be permissible; however each bid must conform fully to the requirements for bid submission. Each such bid must be separately submitted and labeled as Bid #1, Bid #2, etc. on each page included in the response. Alternate acquisition plans do not constitute multiple bids.

2.5 INCURRING COSTS: UW-PLATTEVILLE is not liable for any cost incurred by a vendor in the process of responding to this RFB.

2.6 QUESTIONS: Any questions concerning this RFB must be submitted in writing on or before November

27th, 2018 to: bettingerl@uwplatt.edu

Vendors are expected to raise any questions, exceptions, or additions they have concerning the RFB document at this point in the RFB process. If a vendor discovers any significant ambiguity, error, conflict, discrepancy, omission, or other deficiency in this RFB, the vendor should immediately notify the above named individual of such error and request modification or clarification of the RFB document.

In the event that it becomes necessary to provide additional clarifying data or information, or to revise any part of this RFB, supplements or revisions will be posted on VendorNet.

From the date of release of this RFB, until a Letter of Intent is issued, all contacts with UW-Platteville regarding this RFB shall be made through this purchasing department. Violation of this condition may be considered sufficient cause for rejection of a proposal, irrespective of any other considerations.

Each bid shall stipulate that it is predicated upon the terms and conditions of this RFB and any supplements or revisions thereof.

2.7 NEWS RELEASES: News releases pertaining to the RFB or to the acceptance, rejection, or evaluation of bids shall not be made without the prior written approval of UW-Platteville.

3.0 BID ACCEPTANCE, EVALUATION AND AWARD

3.1 BID OPENING: Bids will be opened on December 4th, 2018 3:00 PM at 2201 Ullsvik Hall, UW-Platteville, Platteville, WI.

3.2 BID ACCEPTANCE: Bids which do not comply with instructions or are unable to comply with specifications contained in this RFB may be rejected by UW-Platteville. UW-Platteville may request reports on a vendor's financial stability and if financial stability is not substantiated may reject a vendor's bid. UW-Platteville retains the right to accept or reject any or all bids, or accept or reject any part of a bid deemed to be in the best interest of UW-Platteville. UW-Platteville shall be the sole judge as to compliance with the instructions contained in this RFB.

3.3 BID EVALUATION: Bids will be evaluated by UW-Platteville’s purchasing agent and program manager to verify that they will meet all specified requirements in this RFB. This verification may include requesting reports on the vendor's financial stability, conducting demonstrations of the vendor's proposed products(s) and/or service(s), and reviewing results of past awards to the vendor by the State of Wisconsin.

Bids from certified Minority Business Enterprises may be provided up to a five percent (5%) bid preference in accordance with Wis. Stats. s. 16.75(3m).

3.4 NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO AWARD: Any vendors who respond to this RFB, with a bid, will be notified in writing of the State's intent to award the contract(s) as a result of this RFB.

After notification of the intent to award is made, and under the supervision of agency staff, copies of bids will be available for public inspection 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 2201 Ullsvik Hall, University of Wisconsin-

Platteville, 1 University Plaza, Platteville WI 53818. Vendors should schedule reviews with Lew Bettinger at 608-342-1221 to ensure that space is available for the review.

3.6 If no single bidder is able to comply with a given specification, UW-Platteville reserves the right to delete that specification of condition of the RFB. Failure to meet a mandatory requirement will disqualify your bid. This RFB document, any amendments, addenda and the awarded bidder(s)’ response as accepter by UW-Platteville shall become contract.

4.0 SPECIFICATIONS:

The required Mechatronics learning system listed is a turnkey training solution that includes hands-on training system, self-directed curriculum, student reference guide, instructors guide, and installation guide. There will be 5 modules that will operate independently or connected up together. Each module has some common features (Mobile Workstation, Operator Station, Electrical Power Module, Pneumatic Distribution Module, Digital I/O Interface Module, Electro-Pneumatic Valve Manifold, Finished Parts Storage Module (except MS4)

4.1 Specifications for Common items in the Mechatronics learning system:

4.1.1 Mobile Workstation

All components shall be mounted to the workstation in a manner that permits students to easily reposition or replace them

4.1.2 Operator Station

It shall be totally enclosed and mounted to the mobile workstation. The operator station shall contain manual electrical pilot devices with industrial quality contacts. These pilot devices shall be mounted to an angled console that is part of the operator station. All devices shall be wired to a compact 14-point digital IO interface module located on top of the operator station enclosure to allow students to take signal measurements. The following pilot devices shall be included: green, flush pushbutton with N.O. contacts and indicator lamp; red, extended pushbutton with N.C.

contacts; 3-position selector switch, one position maintained and two sets of N.O. contacts; yellow, flush pushbutton with N.O. contacts and indicator lamp; and emergency stop pushbutton with red mushroom operator, illuminated, maintained actuation, and N.C. contacts. The emergency stop pushbutton shall be hardwired to an electrical circuit that connects via the operator station’s digital IO interface module to the workstation’s PLC master control relay. A 3-inch yellow decal shall surround the e-stop pushbutton. The operator station shall contain relay circuitry that causes the emergency stop pushbutton, when pressed, to also engage the emergency stop function on other linked workstations. The operator station shall link to other workstations upstream and downstream via two DB9 connector ports. Each port shall include at least 2 inputs and 2 outputs for control handshaking and additional IO for emergency stop functions. The operator station shall also include a main power switch with electrical lockout/ tagout with hasp, lock, and tagout. The main power switch shall include a hydraulic/magnetic circuit breaker with trip free function and 15 Amp rating.

The operator station shall also include an inter-station communications link cable with female DB9 connectors on each end.

4.1.3 Electrical Power Module

(1) power distribution cable, and (1) power supply cable. The module shall include two electrical power outlets that are interconnected to each other and the power distribution cable. The power distribution cable shall be wired to the main power switch on the operator station. The power supply cable shall be 6-ft (1.82 m) grounded power cord.

4.1.4 Pneumatic Distribution Module

This module shall provide connections for the compressed air supply to various control devices on the workstation. It shall consist of a relieving type pressure regulator; filter; pressure gauge;

pneumatic, relieving lockout/ tagout valve with hasp, tagout, and lock; power air distribution unit with Tee fitting connected to female quick-connect fitting, 3 ft (0.91 m) of rubber air hose with male quick connect fitting, and rubber air hose plumbed to pneumatic lockout/ tagout. The air preparation unit and lockout/tagout shall be mounted on top of the workstation at the front, and the power air distribution unit shall be mounted flush with the rear of the workstation.

4.1.5 Digital I/O Interface Module

This module shall be DIN rail mounted on the workstation. It shall have 72 input/output control terminals and 72 separate terminal sets for power to IO. All control and power terminals shall be internally connected to one of three DB25 connectors and connected to all IO devices on the workstation. The three DB connectors shall connect to plug-in cables.

4.1.6 Electro-Pneumatic Valve Manifold

The valve manifold shall include a 4-station manifold with (1) single-solenoid 24 VDC, 2-position, directional control valve and (3) double-solenoid, 24 VDC, 2-position, detent directional control valves. The manifold shall be connected via push-lock connectors and flexible, polyurethane tubing to all pneumatic devices and the main air preparation unit. The manifold shall be mounted to the top of the workstation and wired to the 72-point digital IO interface module. All valves shall have manual overrides.

4.2 MECHATRONICS LEARNING SYSTEM

Amatrol Model No. 870-AB53A or equal

This system shall consist of an industrial grade type, Allen-Bradley programmable logic controller (PLC), such as CompactLogix L16 AB5300 or equivalent (or better), I/O connector kit, power supply, master control relay module, portable mounting console, student curriculum, and instructor’s guide for use with a separately specified Mechatronics Workstation. The workstation must include:

o Portable mounting console o I/O Connector kit o 24 VDC Power Supply o Master Control Relay Module

4.3 Student Curriculum

The student curriculum supplied shall be designed in a skill-based format that focuses on teaching industry- relevant tasks. This curriculum shall be designed for use in a self-directed student-learning environment, which promotes a sense of rapid accomplishment and student motivation. The objectives shall be accomplished by organizing the learning material into a series of learning activity packets, which are further subdivided into three or more segments per packet. All learning materials needed shall be contained in the packets including text material, laboratory equipment activities, and multimedia directions. No external text sources shall be required. The specific cognitive skills taught by each text passage shall be identified next to the passage. Each lab activity shall be identified by the industrial task taught. All activities shall be highly detailed with step-by-step instructions to facilitate a self-directed learning environment. A combination of step-by-step enabling activities and creative, problem-solving activities shall be provided.

Teacher’s Assessment Guide

A teacher’s assessment guide shall be provided. It shall contain student data sheets, data sheet solutions, self-review answers, quizzes, quiz answers, student skill record sheets, and authentic assessment. A quiz shall be provided for each packet. A question shall be provided in each quiz for each cognitive objective taught. All tasks listed in the packet shall be listed on personalized student record sheets. The teacher’s assessment guide shall include directions for authentic skill assessment.

4.4 PLC PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE

RSLOGIX 5000 MINI; Amatrol Model No. 82-8RSM or equal The software shall use ladder logic programming and have all standard programming functions. It shall provide both online and offline programming, upload and download of programs, and hardcopy documentation. The software shall be supported with an operation and programming manual.

4.5 INVENTORY FEED STATION

Amatrol Model No. 87-MS1 or equal This station shall include (1) Mobile Workstation, (1) Operator Station, (1) Powered Feed Module, (1) Pick and Place Robot, (1) Finished Parts Storage Module, (1) Parts Set, (1) Pneumatic Distribution Module, (1) Electrical Distribution Module, (1) Digital I/O Interface Module, and (1) Electro-Pneumatic Valve Manifold.

These components shall be assembled, wired and tested to perform material feed sequences when interfaced to a separately-specified programmable controller.

4.5.1 Powered Feed Module

This module shall provide a powered material feed sequence that feeds components from an inventory storage unit to the manufacturing process. It shall consist of (1) double-acting pneumatic cylinder, (2) flow control valves, (1) 8-component gravity-fed storage unit, (2) cylinder-mounted Hall Effect sensors, and (1) photo-electric sensor with PNP output, diffused mode, and adjustable position. The unit will consist of aluminum structural components that can be adjusted.

4.5.2 Pick and Place Robot

This pick and place robot shall consist of 2-axis electro-pneumatic manipulator plus gripper. The motion shall be Cartesian. The X axis shall use a rodless cylinder with dual rail linear bearing module, adjustable stroke, 10-inch (25.4 cm) travel, (2) magnetic sensors, (2) flow control valves, and adjustable shock absorber. The Z axis shall use a double-acting cylinder with dual rail linear bearing module, adjustable stroke, 4-inch (10.2 cm) travel, (2) magnetic sensors, and (2) flow control valves. The gripper shall be a vacuum type with vacuum cup, vacuum generator, vacuum switch, pressure regulator, and pressure gage. The robot shall be supported by an extruded aluminum structure that provides adjustment of manipulator horizontally and vertically.

4.5.3 Finished Parts Storage Module

This module shall consist of a molded plastic storage container that mounts to an extruded aluminum arm. The container shall be able to hold at least 10 completed components. The container shall be removable without use of tools when station is used in a multi-station application.

4.5.4 Parts Set

The parts set shall consist of directional control valve parts. When combined with parts from other stations, the parts shall be capable of being assembled by an automatic process and result in a working, industrial-quality pneumatic directional control valve that is rated for at least 100 psi/ 690 kPa. The parts set shall include: (8) acrylic valve bodies.

4.10 GAUGING STATION

Amatrol Model No. 87-MS2 or equal This station shall include (1) Mobile Workstation, (1) Operator Station, (1) Traverse Shuttle, (1) Ultrasonic Measurement Module, (1) Proximity Gauging Module, (1) Part Transfer Module, (1) Part Reject Module,

(1) Finished Parts Storage Module, (1) Pneumatic Distribution Module, (1) Electrical Distribution Module,

(1) Digital I/O Interface Module and (1) Electro-Pneumatic Valve Manifold. These components shall be assembled, wired and tested to perform a material thickness inspection, part feature presence inspection, and material transfer sequence when interfaced to a separately-specified programmable controller.

4.10.1 Traverse Shuttle

The traverse shuttle shall provide linear transport of parts across the width of the workstation. It shall be D.C. electric motor with precision gearbox reduction unit, powered using a reversing motor starter control. The reversing motor starter shall use (2) 3-pole motor contactors with 24 VDC coils, manual overrides, mechanical interlock, IEC 60947 rated, and protected terminals. The traverse shall consist of two linear guide rods and two precision linear bearings that guide the carriage. The maximum travel shall be 11 inches (27.9 cm) with adjustable stops. Two adjustable positions, over-travel limit switches shall be provided. The motor shall drive a precision ball screw through a parallel shaft arrangement that uses a synchronous belt and overrunning clutch. Industrial quality ball bearing modules shall precisely position the ball screw. The carriage shall be designed with fixtures to locate and transport components for the manufacturing process. A single-acting, non-rotating component lift cylinder shall be mounted to the axis. This cylinder shall use a quick exhaust valve.

4.10.2 Ultrasonic Measurement Module

This module shall consist of an ultrasonic sensor that provides a measurement of part thickness. It shall have an adjustable threshold window mode, 50-500 mm sensing range, with 24 VDC output, 0.007-inch accuracy, 50 m.s. response, and 0.020-inch hysteresis. It shall also have a programming input and sync input. An inductive sensor shall trigger the ultrasonic read action. The inductive sensor shall have PNP output and adjustments for horizontal and vertical position.

4.10.3 Proximity Gauging Module

This module shall consist of a photo-electric sensor that performs a port presence inspection process. The sensor shall have PNP output, diffused mode operation with background suppression, visible red LED light source, 3 mm spot, 25 mm sensing distance, and adjustable vertical and horizontal position.

4.10.4 Powered Parts Transfer Module

This module shall provide a powered material transfer sequence that feeds components to either the finished parts storage module or another workstation. It shall consist of double-acting pneumatic cylinder, (2) flow control valves, 10-component, molded, plastic storage container, and (2) cylinder-mounted magnetic sensors.

4.10.5 Powered Parts Reject Module

This module shall provide a powered material reject sequence that feeds components to a rejected parts storage container. It shall consist of double-acting pneumatic cylinder, (2) flow control valves, 10-component, molded, plastic storage container, and (2) cylinder-mounted magnetic sensors. The reject container shall be mounted to an extruded aluminum arm.

4.10.6 Finished Parts Storage Module

container shall be removable without use of tools when station is used in a multi-station application.

4.10.7 Parts Set

The parts set shall consist of (4) acrylic reject directional control valve bodies.

4.11 ORIENTATION-PROCESSING STATION

Amatrol Model No. 87-MS3 or equal

This station shall include (1) Mobile Workstation, (1) Operator Station, (1) 8-Station Rotary Index Table, (1) Pick and Place Pneumatic Robot, (1) Fiber Optic Gauging Module, (1) Part Transfer Module, (1) Finished Part Storage Module, (1) Pneumatic Distribution Module; (1) Electrical Distribution Module, (1) Digital I/O Interface Module and (1) Electro-Pneumatic Valve Manifold. These components shall be assembled, wired and tested to perform part orientation inspection, reorientation, and material processing (with separately-specified optional drill module) when interfaced to a separately-specified programmable controller.

4.11.1 Rotary Index Table

The rotary index table shall provide positioning of parts at 8 software-programmable positions located 45 degrees apart from each other around the table. The table shall be designed with fixtures to locate and transport parts for the manufacturing process. It shall be operated by a motion control system that uses a precision stepper-motor. The stepper motor shall have a resolution of 51,200 steps per revolution and operate in the 12-48 VDC range. The motion control system shall be integrated with the motor. It shall be PC software programmable via RS-485 communications and include the following programming functions: home, limit plus, limit minus, go, stop, pause, jog plus, jog minus, analog in, moving, fault, stall, velocity change, trip on input, trip on position, basic math functions, logical math expressions, and branch and call subroutines. The motion control system shall include (4) 24 VDC discrete I/O, and analog input (0-5 VDC or 4-20 ma). The system shall include Windows-compatible programming software and RS-485 to RS-232 communications cable with serial port. The motion control system shall be connected to the rotary table via a zero-backlash, flexible coupling, precision worm gear right-angle drive, and ball bearing guides. A homing sensor shall be mounted to the table structure. This sensor shall be an inductive type with

(2) PNP outputs, cylindrical body, indicator light, and shall be position adjustable. A part present sensor shall be installed at position 1. This sensor shall be a capacitive type with cylindrical body, PNP output, indicator light, adjustable sensitivity, and adjustable horizontal and vertical position. A part present sensor shall also be installed at position 3. This sensor shall be a capacitive type with cylindrical body, PNP output, indicator light, adjustable sensitivity, and adjustable horizontal and vertical position.

4.11.2 Fiber Optic Gauging Module

This module shall consist of a visible LED-type photo-electric sensor and signal conditioner that performs a port orientation inspection process. The sensor shall have PNP output and adjustable vertical and horizontal position. The plastic fiber optic sensor shall have a precision beam width of

0.02 inches (0.5 mm) with a through-beam mode. The signal conditioner shall be separately mounted on a DIN rail and have adjustments for signal strength, a switch to select light on or light off output, LEDs for output status and weak signal, and 500 microsecond response.

4.11. 3Pick and Place Pneumatic Robot

This pick and place robot shall consist of a 2-axis electro-pneumatic manipulator plus gripper. The motion shall be Cartesian. The Z axis shall use a twin bore double-acting pneumatic cylinder module with adjustable stroke, 0.75-inch (1.9 cm) travel, (2) magnetic sensors, and (2) flow control valves. The rotary axis shall use a rack and pinion pneumatic actuator with adjustable stroke, 180-degree rotation with 45-degree adjustment on each end, (2) magnetic sensors, and (2) flow control valves. The gripper shall be a 2-point curvilinear type with double acting actuator, and (2) flow control valves.

This module shall provide a powered material transfer sequence that feeds components to either the finished parts storage module or another workstation. It shall consist of double-acting pneumatic cylinder, (2) flow control valves and (2) cylinder-mounted magnetic sensors.

4.11.4 Parts Transfer Module

This module shall provide a powered material transfer sequence that feeds components to either the finished parts storage module or another workstation. It shall consist of double-acting pneumatic cylinder, (2) flow control valves and (2) cylinder-mounted magnetic sensors.

4.11.5 Finished Parts Storage Module

container shall be removable without use of tools when station is used in a multi-station application.

4.12 SORTING-BUFFERING STATION

Amatrol Model No. 87-MS4 or equal

This station shall include: (1) Mobile Workstation, (1) Operator Station, (1) Belt Conveyor Module, (1) Part Sorting Module, (1) Buffer Module, (1) Proximity Sensing Module, (1) Pneumatic Distribution Module, (1) Electrical Distribution Module and (1) Electro-Pneumatic Valve Manifold. These components shall be assembled, wired and tested to perform parts conveying, parts sorting, and parts buffering sequences using a separately-specified programmable controller. The components shall meet the below minimum specifications.

4.12.1 Belt Conveyor Module

This module shall have use a rubberized flat belt. The module shall have adjustable tension, adjustable tracking, and adjustable height. The conveyor shall be a direct drive D.C. motor with ball bearing support and precision gearbox reduction unit, powered using a motor starter control. The motor starter shall use 3-pole motor contactor with 24 VDC coil, manual override, IEC 60947 rated, and protected terminals.

4.12.2 Parts Sorting Module

This module shall provide a powered material transfer sequence that sorts parts into two queues.

It shall consist of (1) double-acting pneumatic cylinder, (2) flow control valves and (2) cylinder-mounted magnetic sensors. Two additional sensors shall be mounted at the input section of the conveyor. One sensor shall be an inductive type with cylindrical body, PNP output, indicator light, and adjustable horizontal and vertical position. The other sensor shall be visible beam photo-electric type with retro-reflective operation, PNP output, indicator light, adjustable sensitivity, and adjustable horizontal and vertical position.

4.12.3 Buffer Module

This module shall provide a powered material transfer sequence that independently buffers parts in two queues. It shall consist of (2) single-acting pneumatic cylinders, (2) quick exhaust valves, and (2) queue mechanisms. The queue mechanism shall be designed to feed only one part at time upon command from an external controller signal.

4.13.4 Proximity Sensing Module

This sensor shall detect parts in either of two queues. The sensor shall be a visible beam photo-electric type with retro-reflective operation, PNP output, indicator light, adjustable sensitivity, and adjustable horizontal and vertical position.

4.13.5 Parts Set

stations, the parts shall be capable of being assembled by an automatic process and result in a working, industrial-quality pneumatic directional control valve that is rated for at least 100 psi/ 690 kPa. The parts set shall include: (8) aluminum valve bodies.

4.13 SERVO ROBOT ASSEMBLY STATION – to operate with a FANUC 200iD/4S Amatrol Model No. 87-MS5-C1 or equal

This station shall include: (1) Mobile Workstation, (1) Operator Station, (1) Spool Insertion Module, (1) Screw Feed Module, (1) Spring/ Knob Feed Module, (1) Screw/ Knob Engagement Module, (1) Assembly Shuttle Module, (1) Finished Parts Storage Module, (1) Parts Presentation Module, (1) Pneumatic Distribution Module, (1) Electrical Distribution Module, (1) Digital I/O Interface Module, and (1) Electro- Pneumatic Valve Manifold. These components shall be assembled, wired and tested to perform an assembly sequence when interfaced to a separately-specified programmable controller.

4.13.1 Spool Insertion Module

This module shall provide a powered material feed sequence that can feed one of two types of spools from two inventory storage units to the manufacturing process. It shall consist of (1) single-acting pneumatic cylinder, (1) double-acting pneumatic cylinder, (3) flow control valves, (2) 8-component storage units, (4) cylinder-mounted magnetic sensors, and (2) inductive parts-empty sensors with PNP output. The unit will consist of aluminum structural components that can be adjusted.

4.13.2 Screw Feed Module

This module shall provide pneumatic feeding of screws to the assembly process. It shall consist of

(1) flexible, polyurethane, transparent screw feed tube, 36-inches (91.5 cm) long and 0.875-inches (22 mm) diameter, and (1) pressure regulator valve. The module shall also include a screw escapement mechanism and screw queue mechanism that are pneumatic-powered. These mechanisms shall include: (3) single-acting pneumatic cylinders and (1) inductive sensor. This unit will include of aluminum structural components that can be adjusted.

4.13.3 Spring/ Knob Feed Module

This module shall provide a material feed device that feeds manual button-type operators and springs from an inventory storage unit to the manufacturing process via a servo robot. It shall consist of gravity feeder and fixtures to interact with the robot.

4.13.4 Screw/ Knob Engagement Module

This module shall perform final assembly of screw, operator, spring, spool and valve body. It shall consist of (1) double-acting pneumatic cylinder, (1) flow control valve, (2) cylinder-mounted magnetic sensors, and a screw engagement motor. This motor shall be a D.C. motor with foot mount, precision gearbox reduction unit, and friction engagement tool. The motor shall be powered using a motor starter control. The motor starter shall use 3-pole motor contactor with 24 VDC coil, manual override, IEC 60947 rated, and protected terminals.

4.13.5 Assembly Shuttle Module

This module shall provide a powered material handling sequence that transports part assemblies between two assembly positions. It shall consist of (1) double-acting rodless pneumatic cylinder,

(2) flow control valves, and (2) cylinder-mounted magnetic sensors. Two powered clamps shall also be provided. These clamps will include fixtures, (2) single-acting pneumatic cylinders, (2) flow control valves, and (2) cylinder-mounted magnetic sensors.

4.13.6 Parts Presentation Module

This module shall consist of an extruded aluminum structure and fixture for part presentation to the system. The module shall be able to be adjustable vertically and horizontally.

4.13.7 Parts Set

stations, the parts shall be capable of being assembled by an automatic process and result in a working, industrial-quality pneumatic directional control valve that is rated for at least 100 psi/ 690 kPa.