Equipment for mechatronics lab

Horry-Georgetown Technical College is seeking a comprehensive equipment procurement for a Mechatronics Laboratory through a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the State Fiscal Accountability Authority. The solicitation requires vendors to provide specialized training equipment across seven duty areas defined by National Institute for Metalworking Skills/Industrial Technology Maintenance (NIMS/ITM) standards, capable of supporting sixteen students across eight training stations. Required equipment includes an Automated Cell system compatible with existing Allen-Bradley CompactLogix PLCs, a KUKA KR Agilus robot, and Fanuc Robot systems, with specific training modules covering electric control systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical drives, and process flow control. Vendors must provide comprehensive documentation including user manuals, practice activity manuals, teacher guides, and ten-year access to eLearning modules supporting up to forty students annually. Key deadlines include questions due by April 10, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., proposal submissions due online by April 26, 2019, at 11:00 a.m., and award notification expected on May 7, 2019. The preferred equipment installation is scheduled for mid-August 2019, with the contract period beginning August 13, 2019, and ending August 12, 2024.

The solicitation does not identify specific set-asides for minority or disadvantaged businesses, though offerors must disclose any minority business participation. Vendors must be certified dealers of the proposed equipment and factory certified or directly subcontract with manufacturers for training and installation services. All equipment must be new and suitable for the intended purpose, with an optional five-year extended warranty. The procurement requires integration with existing Allen-Bradley PLCs, KUKA, and Fanuc robotic systems currently in use at the institution. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the solicitation requires comprehensive pricing that includes equipment costs, spare parts, consumables, training, installation, freight, onsite technician labor, and annual maintenance fees. Annual maintenance must include unlimited phone support with experienced staff capable of resolving issues within forty-eight hours. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, the procurement involves multiple equipment units across seven duty areas, suggesting a substantial investment in the college's mechatronics training capabilities.