PLC Motion Trainers
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 99-JD24016
- State
- North Carolina
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
Opportunity details come from evp.nc.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) is seeking to procure ten Mitsubishi PLC Motion Trainers for its NC Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (NC FAME) Program through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 99-JD24016. The procurement is specifically for the Guilford County jurisdiction and involves comprehensive training equipment including main base units, power supplies, digital and analog input/output modules, motion control units, servo motors, touchscreen interfaces, and programming software licenses. The trainers are designed to integrate with existing Mechatronics Program equipment and support a curriculum that combines college coursework with paid on-the-job training. Bid responses are due on Friday, March 28, 2025, at 3:00 PM ET, with evaluation criteria focused on the lowest responsive bid that meets technical specifications. The procurement objectives include supporting workforce development, enhancing student job placement capabilities, and maintaining equipment standardization in manufacturing education. Vendors must submit bids electronically through the state's Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) and be registered North Carolina vendors in good standing.
The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Delivery is expected within 90 consecutive calendar days after purchase order receipt, with the total procurement valued at the cost of ten PLC Motion Simulators and associated components. The trainers will be used specifically within GTCC's Mechatronics Program and NC FAME program, which emphasizes integration with existing infrastructure and technology. While no incumbent vendors are directly referenced, the bid highlights the importance of equipment compatibility with current training systems. The procurement supports a broader initiative combining educational training with manufacturing workforce development, targeting local and national manufacturing sector needs. GTCC, as the host school for the First in Flight Chapter of NC FAME, is leveraging this procurement to provide cutting-edge instructional equipment that aligns with industry best practices and educational training requirements.
Opportunity text
Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) seeks to purchase ten Mitsubishi PLC Motion Trainers for instructional use in its NC Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (NC FAME) Program. GTCC is the host school for The First in Flight Chapter of the NC FAME program. NC FAME combines college coursework with paid, on-the-job training and experience, as well as personal behaviors and core manufacturing skills sought after by local and national manufacturers. The cutting-edge curriculum and paid work experience integrate highly desired business principles and best practices of world-class manufacturers. Training materials, lesson plans, labs and Student Learning Objectives (SLO) are built around these Mitsubishi trainers. These trainers are compatible and integrate with existing trainers currently in use for instruction by the school's Mechatronics Program. Standardization and familiarity with equipment employed in the Mechatronics field is vital to instruction of students for job placement after graduation and workforce training.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 99-JD024016-Bid Addendum 1.pdf | ||
| 99-JD24016 PLC Motion Trainers.pdf |
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