Automotive Trainers

Delgado Community College's Purchasing Department has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) numbered 40006-R0030254 for specialized automotive training equipment targeting the Orleans Parish and New Orleans City jurisdictions in Louisiana. The procurement seeks seven specific automotive training items, including 3 EV High-Voltage Safety Trainers, 1 Cutaway Toyota Prius hybrid drive train, 2 classroom sets of 12 Ohm's law trainers, 1 Hybrid planetary gearset trainer, 1 Electric Vehicle thermodynamic systems trainer, 1 Multiplex Network diagnostic trainer, and 1 AC system trainer with H-Block, R1234Y. The bid is due on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM CST, with an expected delivery timeline of approximately ten weeks targeting completion by the end of January 2025. Bidders must provide all-inclusive pricing covering material costs, discounts, rebates, warranty, shipping, delivery, installation, labor, and associated charges. Evaluation criteria include responsiveness, lowest total cost, qualified bidder status, and earliest delivery date, with Delgado Community College reserving the right to make final contract award decisions.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders are required to provide detailed specifications demonstrating equivalency to referenced Consulab Educatech products, with the college maintaining final product acceptance authority. The quantities listed are estimated and not guaranteed, allowing potential adjustments during the contract period. As a tax-exempt entity, Delgado Community College will pay successful bidders on a Net 30 basis after receipt of materials and invoice. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the equipment procurement suggests a potentially significant investment in automotive training infrastructure. The bid appears focused on enhancing automotive technical education capabilities through state-of-the-art training equipment that covers emerging technologies like electric and hybrid vehicle systems.