Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) Training Simulators

The State of Maryland, through the Maryland Department of Labor (LABOR), is seeking proposals for the procurement of Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) Training Simulators. The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to acquire simulated training equipment on heavy machinery typically used in construction sites within correctional institutions, such as forklifts, skid steer loaders, bulldozers, and backhoe loaders. The state intends to purchase 6 HEO training simulators to be installed at 6 identified correctional institutions. The simulators must include appropriate software, on-site training for instructors, and a 3-year warranty. Proposals are due by January 11, 2024, and there will be a mandatory pre-bid conference on November 27, 2023. The contract will be a single firm fixed price award with a base term of 3 years.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It also does not provide information on any listed incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP also does not include any details on possible award values or budget ranges for this procurement.