DYS - Construction Machine Simulators

The Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is seeking to procure three construction machine simulators for its juvenile correctional facilities located in Cuyahoga Hills, Indian River, and Circleville. The procurement involves acquiring comprehensive simulator systems that accurately replicate real construction machinery operations, with the primary objective of enhancing curriculum and enabling students to practice complex maneuvers and experience realistic job site scenarios. Each simulator must include a fully functional training system with authentic machine controls, a three-monitor setup, and a motion platform providing three degrees of freedom. The required deliverables encompass the complete simulator system, installation, training, technical support for three years, and a one-year curriculum subscription software. Detailed technical specifications mandate a Dell Precision 3860 computer with 32GB memory, Windows 11 Professional, and the capability to simulate various operational scenarios including machine walkaround, controls familiarization, trenching, truck loading, and backfilling. The solicitation is posted on May 15, 2025, with proposals due by May 30, 2025, and seeks a solution that can measure over 120 performance metrics across different operational environments.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondents are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the procurement appears to be a standard state-level contract opportunity open to qualified vendors specializing in heavy equipment simulation technologies. The system requires integration with existing training infrastructure at three juvenile correctional facilities across Ohio, suggesting potential complexity in deployment and compatibility requirements. The comprehensive nature of the simulator, including hardware, software, training, and support components, indicates a potential award value likely ranging between $150,000 to $300,000, depending on specific vendor pricing and configuration details. No incumbent vendors are identified in the provided documentation, and the procurement seems to represent a new technology acquisition for the Ohio Department of Youth Services. The requirement for a three-year technical support package and one-year curriculum subscription suggests a total contract value that could extend the financial commitment beyond the initial system purchase.