Amatrol Fanuc LR Mate Robot Learning System

Citrus County Schools in Florida is seeking to procure an Amatrol Fanuc LR Mate Robot Learning System through a single/sole source procurement process for their Integrated Mechanical Career and Technical (IMCT) program. The comprehensive equipment package includes three Tabletop Mechatronics Learning Systems with AB Micro820 controllers, an Inventory Station, Inspection Station, Distribution Station, Fanuc LR Mate Robot Learning System with Workstation, and a Flexible Workstation Package IV with Fanuc 200iD robot. The primary objective is to upgrade and modernize the school district's technical education infrastructure to align with current industry standards and maintain curriculum relevance. The procurement notice was posted on November 21, 2025, with responses due by December 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST via VendorLink. Potential vendors must submit a Single/Sole Source Acknowledgement Form with supporting documentation if proposing alternate or equivalent products, with the School Board retaining final approval authority. The procurement requires delivery, installation, and training services, and will include student curriculum and instructor guides designed for self-paced or lecture-lab learning environments.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned. The authorized distributor for this procurement is DC Jaeger Corporation, which will serve as the primary vendor for the equipment. The estimated annual expenditure for this one-time acquisition is $129,000.00, covering the complete robotic learning system and associated equipment. Any protests must be filed in accordance with Florida Statutes section 120.57(3), and the School Board reserves the right to determine product or service equivalence. The primary contact for this procurement is Shawn Owen, Purchasing Specialist, who can be reached at owens@citrusschools.org. DC Jaeger Corporation will be responsible for maintaining all manufacturer warranties and providing the necessary support for the implemented learning system. The procurement is specifically designed to enhance the district's technical education capabilities by introducing advanced robotic and mechatronics training equipment.