Purchase of Aviation Maintenance Training System Boards

Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) is seeking qualified vendors for Bid 4022, a procurement for Aviation Maintenance Training System Boards for its Aeronautical Technical Institute. The solicitation covers five specific training board systems: Aircraft Oxygen Systems Trainer, Exhaust Driven Turbocharger, Turbine Engine Thrust Reverser System, Antiskid Brake System, and Cockpit Instrumentation System Trainer. Bidders can submit proposals for individual items or the entire set, with the college reserving the right to award based on overall advantages and estimated requirements. The bid requires all training boards to be assembled or manufactured in the United States, with shipping costs included to Troy, NY. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Bonfire platform by November 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM DST, with no extensions granted for late submissions. Evaluation criteria will include assessing the bidder's skill, judgment, integrity, financial resources, and past performance, with a preference for references from educational institutions. Vendors must provide comprehensive documentation, including brochures, catalogs, model numbers, and detailed product information.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though the bid emphasizes non-discrimination and affirmative action principles. Bidders must complete a Non-Collusive Bidding Certification, affirming that their bid was developed independently without consultation or collusion with competitors. The college requires extensive documentation, including a comprehensive ACORD Certificate of Liability Insurance with coverage limits of $2,000,000 aggregate, $1,000,000 per occurrence, and $5,000,000 in umbrella liability. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the detailed specifications and multiple training board systems suggest a potentially significant procurement value. As a SUNY system institution serving over 19,000 students, Hudson Valley Community College is seeking high-quality, demonstrative training equipment to support its aviation maintenance education programs. The procurement is specifically for Rensselaer County, New York, and interested vendors must carefully review all bid documents and meet the stringent requirements outlined in the bid package.