HVAC Simulator Trailer

Robeson Community College (RCC) in North Carolina is seeking competitive sealed bids for an HVAC Simulator Trailer through Invitation for Bid (IFB) #119-02032025HVAC. The procurement is for a mobile training and demonstration unit designed to enhance HVAC industrial technology programs, featuring state-of-the-art simulation equipment including virtual and augmented reality training systems. The trailer will be a custom-built mobile workforce training platform equipped with specialized simulators, tools, and technical training equipment to enable on-site certification and skill assessment. The bid requires comprehensive vendor pricing that includes full delivery and installation at the college's Lumberton, NC campus, with a specified 30-day delivery timeline. Key bid documents include detailed specifications for a full perimeter aluminum frame trailer, comprehensive electrical systems, interior and exterior configurations, stabilizer jacks, electrical service packages, and specific interior lighting requirements. The bid is due on April 1, 2025, at 9:00 AM ET, with an anticipated contract award no later than April 19, 2025.

The procurement actively encourages participation from small, minority, and women-owned businesses, with a stated goal of 10% utilization of diverse firms as 1st or 2nd tier subcontractors. Vendors must complete multiple attachments including pricing forms, HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) participation documentation, references, and financial certifications. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement appears to be a single-line item contract focused on acquiring a specialized mobile training unit. The solicitation emphasizes inclusivity by providing opportunities for diverse business enterprises to participate in the bidding process. Vendors will be required to demonstrate their capability to meet the technical specifications, provide comprehensive pricing, and potentially show their capacity to support workforce training initiatives in the HVAC and industrial technology sectors.