Heavy Equipment Simulator Station

Orange County, Florida is soliciting electronic proposals for a Heavy Equipment Simulator Station through bid #24-08, with responses due by 4:00 pm EST on July 25, 2024, exclusively through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform. The procurement specifically seeks a comprehensive, integrated simulator system designed for training employees on operating various heavy equipment types, with a strong preference for the CMLABS simulator. The system must simulate operations for over 17 different equipment categories, including excavators, cranes, trucks, and specialized vehicles, and include a motion base that reproduces equipment movement sensations. Key technical requirements include an offline system with instructor and drone view stations, five fifty-inch screens, and capabilities for cooperative crew training exercises. Vendors must submit electronic files in standard formats like Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or PDF, with scanned documents requiring a minimum 150 dpi resolution. Technical support for the submission platform is available through chat, email (support@procurenow.com), and phone (1-855-680-4747) during business hours, and all submissions must utilize the county's standard response forms.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for specific enterprise types. The county's research indicates CMLABS is the sole provider meeting their comprehensive training technology requirements. The vendor will be expected to provide unlimited technical support, customer portal access, hardware warranty, and software updates, with a computer system upgrade guaranteed after three consecutive years of annual maintenance and support. While no specific budget range is detailed in the provided documents, the complexity of the simulator system suggests a significant technology investment. The procurement is managed by the Orange County Procurement Division, with Carrie Mathes overseeing the process and Tiffany Fulse serving as the primary contact point for potential vendors seeking additional information or clarification about the solicitation.