Simulation Lab Recording System

Central Carolina Community College is seeking bids for a comprehensive simulation lab recording system through Invitation for Bid (IFB) 86-2025-010, targeting the Nursing clinical simulation labs located in the Harnett Health Sciences Center in Lillington, NC. The procurement involves supplying an on-premises, server-based audiovisual system for three nursing simulation labs, their associated control rooms, and one nursing skills lab with a mobile recording system. The technical requirements include a minimum 4 TB server, multiple cameras (including a pan-tilt-zoom camera), microphones, and an intercom system, with cameras capable of recording at 1080p resolution and integrating manikin vital signs. The bid requires vendors to provide detailed pricing for simulation lab systems, control room systems, skills lab mobile system, server, installation, configuration, training, and professional services. The solicitation was issued on March 27, 2025, with responses due by April 10, 2025, at 4:00 pm Eastern Time, and the successful vendor must complete the project no later than June 30, 2025.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The bid allows for optional second and third-year warranty and support and includes a 1.75% transaction fee for purchase orders processed through the state's E-Procurement Service. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation, the comprehensive nature of the system suggests a significant investment in advanced simulation technology for nursing education. The procurement targets a sophisticated audiovisual solution that will enhance clinical training and assessment capabilities, potentially representing a substantial technology upgrade for the college's nursing program. Vendors will be expected to provide a fully integrated, high-performance recording system that supports live streaming, video recording, and playback to facilitate advanced medical training methodologies.