Electromechanical training system(s) for the department of engineering technology

The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh's Department of Engineering Technology is seeking to procure two identical electromechanical training systems through a Request for Bid (RFB) process for its undergraduate degree program. The procurement is specifically for comprehensive training systems that include a mobile workstation, various motors (DC, three-phase induction, synchronous), transformers, battery pack, power supplies, dynamometer, and data acquisition components. Bidders must submit responses by February 21, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. CDT to the Administrative Services-Purchasing Department located at 236 Dempsey Hall in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The desired delivery date is March 1, 2019, with the university reserving the right to contact references and conduct demonstrations during the bid evaluation. Key evaluation criteria include meeting all technical specifications, warranty provisions, and maintenance capabilities, with the Festo Didactic Electromechanical Training System (Part 8010-9) recommended as a benchmark product that meets requirements.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidder types were explicitly mentioned, the procurement includes several important contractual provisions. The university requires the winning contractor to provide manufacturer's standard warranty, with maintenance and repair services performed on-site, replacement parts available within thirty days, and service call acknowledgments by noon the following business day. Repairs must be completed within one week of the initial service call. Payment terms are set at Net 30 days following equipment acceptance, and the State of Wisconsin is exempt from sales and use taxes except for Wisconsin excise taxes. Though no specific budget range was provided, the comprehensive nature of the training systems suggests a significant investment in advanced educational technology. The university maintains the flexibility to rebid if no qualified vendor can meet the detailed specifications, indicating a commitment to obtaining high-quality electromechanical training equipment for its engineering technology program.