10-2024-021 Esports stem equipment

The Bartow County School System in Georgia has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the purchase, installation, and service of technology, equipment, software, and mounting for an Esports Arena and STEM Innovation Center. The RFP requires the installation of esports and STEM equipment, including drone technology, robotics, virtual reality kits, 3D printers, interactive displays, and audio/visual systems, to be placed in the BCCCA auditorium and STEM lab. Proposals must include the equipment, software, and licenses, as well as engineer-approved drawings for the placement of the equipment. The award will be based on criteria including project cost (30%), proposed solution (20%), quality of service (20%), completion timeline (20%), and experience with similar projects (10%). Proposals are due by December 1, 2023 at 2:00 PM.

The RFP does not provide details on any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent contractor is not specified. The total estimated value of the contract is also not provided. However, the RFP indicates that the successful bidder will be expected to provide installation, training, and ongoing support services for the Esports Arena and STEM Innovation Center equipment.