Q and A for Bid 8-02.docx

This is a Questions and Answers document for Bid PLT-23-8134-B issued by the University of Wisconsin Platteville for the procurement of an engine test cell. The University seeks to purchase equipment specified in Attachment A of the bid document, with bidders permitted to offer alternate items of equal quality, provided they are clearly identified by manufacturer, catalog number, model number, or stock number. Detailed specifications and supporting documentation for any alternate items must be included with the bid submission to establish equivalency, with the University serving as the sole judge of acceptability. The specification includes requirements for a dynamometer control system that accepts analog input from LabVIEW for speed and torque control, with the dyno controller functioning as a pass-through to the LabVIEW controller. The anticipated unit under test includes either a 3.0L Duramax or 2.0L Cruze Diesel engine, with the power rating increased to accommodate the larger 3.0L engine.

Key technical clarifications addressed in the Q&A include confirmation that the dyno system must be equipped with an Interloc V controller and accept analog signals from LabVIEW for engine interfacing, rather than requiring a National Instruments LabVIEW-based control system as the sole option. The specification was developed in consultation with Dr. Scott Melin at UW-Platteville and has been updated to reflect changes in the size and power requirements of the unit under test since preliminary proposals were discussed. Final purchase quantities and dollar amounts are not guaranteed and remain dependent on the University's ability to secure funding to support the project.