Instrumented Staircase with Handrails

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is requesting bids for one instrumented staircase with handrails under an Invitation for Bid, with offers due June 23, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. EST and questions due by June 11, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EST.

The scope is a four-level staircase with three instrumented steps and one non-instrumented landing, designed for biomechanical research. The staircase must include two instrumented handrails, portable force plates capable of 2000N load capacity per step with 6-component force measurement capability, and mounting on wheels for portability. The solicitation explicitly accepts a Bertec instrumented staircase or approved equivalent. All equipment must be new, and the manufacturer's standard written warranty is required upon delivery. MUSC will provide one operational manual and technical support available within 24 business hours upon request.

Delivery is required within sixty days after receipt of a purchase order to the College of Health Professions Building D at 74 President Street, Charleston, South Carolina. Pricing shall be submitted as a fixed unit price for the complete equipment. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with announcement on July 1, 2026.

Contractor personnel must obtain MUSC identification badges prior to commencing work, which includes background checks and possible drug and tuberculosis testing at the contractor's expense. Nonresident contractors may be subject to South Carolina income tax withholding. The solicitation requires vendor registration, certification regarding debarment and independent price determination, and compliance with state ethics laws.