Heavy Equipment Simulators

Randolph Community College (RCC) in Richmond County, North Carolina, is soliciting sealed bids for a comprehensive heavy-duty equipment simulator procurement through Invitation for Bid (IFB) Number 864252601. The procurement seeks a turnkey solution including one immersive 3-display operator station with a motion platform and three desktop simulator stations designed to support workforce development and construction trade training aligned with NCCER curriculum. Specific deliverables include the Vortex Advantage 3D system, three Vortex Edge Plus systems, comprehensive technical support, shipping, onsite installation, and training. The bid was issued on September 3, 2025, with proposals due on September 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, and requires complete installation within 60 consecutive calendar days after purchase order receipt. Vendors must provide detailed cost breakdowns, industrial-grade controls, multiple equipment modules, a centralized instructor station with wireless connectivity, and documentation demonstrating alignment with industry training standards. The contract term is one year, with options to extend for two additional one-year periods.

While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly stated, vendors must register for the Statewide E-Procurement Service and are subject to a 1.75%Transaction fee on purchase orders. The procurement requires vendors to provide three years of unlimited technical support and equipment that meets specific technical requirements, including motion platforms and advanced monitoring capabilities. Although the exact budget is not specified, the solicitation suggests a comprehensive and potentially significant investment in workforce training technology. The procurement process follows North Carolina's e-procurement guidelines, indicating a structured and transparent selection method. Vendors will need to demonstrate technical competence, provide detailed system specifications, and show how their simulators can effectively replicate real-world operational scenarios for construction and skilled trades training.