Sole Source Form - WorldViz.pdf

DP-45-0996

State of Colorado – Sole Source Justification Section 24-103-205, C.R.S., as amended

TYPE or CLEARLY PRINT ALL INFORMATION (Continue on reverse side, when needed)

You MUST complete this form for EVERY procurement where the basis for vendor selection is:

There is only one supply or service that can reasonably meet your need, AND There is only one vendor who can reasonably provide that supply or service.

(You MUST meet BOTH criteria to have a sole source procurement. Procurement Rule R-24-103-205-01)

Department: HSW Division: EMS Address: 3645 W. 112th Ave Contact Name: Greg Russell RX, PO or Contract #: Phone:

3034045065 FAX:

Department Approving Official Name:

Department Approving Official Signature Describe in detail the supplies and /or services to be procured and how they meet your needs.

See attached. Perkins W.102

FEIN:

Phone: 805-966-0786

Vendor Name: Worldviz Vendor Address: 27 West Anapamu Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Have you procured supplies and/or services from this vendor in the past 2 years? X No Yes

Start Date: 9/1/2025 End Date: 6/30/26

Estimated Total Dollars for this procurement: 132,990.00

Provide a detailed cost breakdown of supplies and/or services covered by this procurement:

Supplies $ 132990.00 Services $ Attach a detailed explanation of Vendor's Sole source Status – what is the basis for your identifying this vendor as a sole source?

Do you have an actual or potential conflict of interest in this purchase request? |__x| No |___| Yes If yes, please explain on an attached sheet.

State Purchasing Use Only:

Comments: *** Approved for one time purchase as described on this request ***.

Approved:

State Purchasing Director or Authorized Representative Date

W.102 WorldViz

Enhancement of Student Learning and Competency Development: The acquisition of the VizMove PRISM Immersion Simulation Room from WorldViz will significantly enhance the student experience by providing a highly realistic, fully immersive virtual environment for EMT training. Traditional classrooms fall short in realistically portraying the complexity and unpredictability of emergency scenes. The PRISM Immersion Room overcomes these limitations by allowing detailed scenario and simulation training, helping students develop essential skills in scene management, situational awareness, and dynamic decision-making. Students will gain direct experience managing nuanced, real-world scenarios including mass casualty incidents, disaster preparedness, and complex emergency situations, fostering critical thinking, situational awareness, and scene management capabilities.

Alignment with Industry Standards and Workforce Needs: EMS professionals routinely encounter highly diverse and unpredictable environments. The PRISM Immersion Room provides a realistic training environment aligning directly with the expectations and standards of the EMS workforce. Local EMS employers and industry stakeholders emphasize graduates' abilities to manage scenes confidently and efficiently, making scenario-based training critical to the success and employability of program graduates. By exposing students to immersive, dynamic, and diverse scenarios, graduates will enter the workforce better prepared and more confident, aligning their training directly with industry demands and accreditation expectations.

Equity, Accessibility, and Opportunity Gaps: The PRISM Immersion Room notably supports equity by providing consistent and repeated opportunities for practice, which benefits students from diverse learning backgrounds. Its realistic and varied scenarios help students confront and overcome biases or discomfort in culturally diverse or challenging emergency situations. This immersive approach not only builds clinical and technical skills but also enhances empathy, cultural competence, and communication skills, reducing performance gaps and fostering greater inclusivity in student preparation and professional practice.

Sustainability, Longevity, and Institutional Collaboration: The investment in the PRISM Immersion Room aligns strategically with long-term sustainability goals. A similar setup at Arapahoe Community College provides a unique opportunity to share and collaborate on scenarios, maximizing resource use, sharing expertise, and improving educational consistency across sister colleges. This collaborative model ensures ongoing content evolution and scenario variety, continually refreshing and enhancing student experiences. This sustainable approach elevates the quality and attractiveness of the EMT program long-term.

Additional Considerations and Cost-Effectiveness: An important consideration is the specialized ceiling-height accommodation integrated into this specific PRISM configuration. While alternative construction costs to adjust existing rooms' ceiling heights might offset savings from selecting other simulation setups, the PRISM solution is adaptable and specifically designed to fit standard ceiling heights without significant infrastructure modifications. This consideration makes it both financially prudent and programmatically efficient. Utilizing existing campus spaces, such as room A0211 or alternatively room A0302, further demonstrates the thoughtful approach taken to integrate this advanced technology into current infrastructure seamlessly.

In summary, investing in the VizMove PRISM Immersion Room represents a critical advancement in educational capability, aligns closely with current industry needs, addresses equity considerations, and sustainably enhances the long-term strength and reputation of our EMT program.

Quote

Date 7/22/2025

Quote# 14416

Bill To Front Range Community College Greg Russell 3645 W 112th Ave Westminster, CO 80031

Ship To

Greg Russell 3645 W 112th Ave Westminster, CO 80031

Terms

50% Prepay, Bal. on Deliv.

Expiration

11/30/2025

Sales Rep BA

FOB

SBA

Quote provided by Bryce Armstrong Phone 310-804-6506 Email Armstrong@worldviz.com

Total

+805-966-0786 +866-226-6506 www.worldviz.com sales@worldviz.com 82-4376306

Phone Fax Web Email Tax ID

WorldViz 27 West Anapamu Street Suite 101-121 Santa Barbara, CA 93101

USA

Description TotalItem Qty Rate $

3-WALL PRISM SYSTEM

VizMove PRISM - Immersive Theater - Triple (upgraded projectors)

Fully-integrated System includes:

• VizMove PRISM software with Tablet Controller

• UST Projectors (3) (Upgraded to specialty 0 offset projectors to accommodate the 8' ceiling)

• Wall-touch Enabled

• 4.1 Sound System

• PRISM Image Generator

• Controllable Ambient Lighting

• VizMove Hotkeys

• PRISM LMS add-on

• 360 Camera & Tripod

• 1 year PRISM Support Contract

• Onsite Installation and Training

Optional Add-ons

1) Additional Year(s) Support @ $6,794/year

2) Additional Year(s) Warranty @ $5,961.86/year

3) Lockable Control Station on wheels @ $800

132,990.00VZPKG-CUST 1 132,990.00

Sales Tax 0.00 0.00%

USD 132,990.00

813 Reddick St.

Santa Barbara, CA 93103 contact@worldviz.com www.worldviz.com

Santa Barbara, July 23, 2025

To Whom it May Concern:

WorldViz is the sole supplier of the VizMove PRISM solution for immersive training applications.

VizMove PRISM is a unique integration of visual systems (projection, controllable ambient light and cameras, auditory systems, and touch interaction controls), built to immerse trainees in realistic environments and evoke a sense of presence. 360-degree videos or stills are easily uploaded in the proprietary software and mapped to the training space.

VizMove PRISM offers the ability to import checklists and operate in self-guided training mode and instructor-led training mode. VizMove PRISM is the only Immersive Training Theater that offers immediate, in-theater debriefs for after action reviews (AAR) with trainee recordings, prescribed time-interval performance metrics, and embedded instructor examples/instructions.

Cordially, Peter Schlueer, President