IFB 15-08 Aviation Maintenance Training Equipment

The state of Massachusetts, specifically Cape Cod Community College, is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of aviation maintenance training equipment for their new Aviation Maintenance Technology Program. The requested items include various training simulators, engines, fuel and hydraulic systems, propellers, and supporting equipment. Bidders may respond to all or any of the individual equipment and supply items, and the College will award contracts on an item-by-item basis to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest price. The sealed bids are due by August 31, 2015 at 2 PM, and the award is scheduled for September 3, 2015. All equipment must be delivered no later than December 4, 2015. The pricing terms require bidders to provide unit and total prices for each item, as well as shipping/handling costs, brand/model, warranty information, and service response times.

The procurement is funded by federal grants from the U.S. Department of Labor and the National Science Foundation, as well as a Massachusetts state appropriation. The IFB does not appear to include any set-asides or mention of incumbent vendors. The technical requirements for the aviation maintenance training equipment, including a spray booth with venting and air recovery system, are detailed in a separate Q&A document to assist potential bidders in preparing their proposals.