Sole Brand FARO Focus Core 100m

Gwinnett Technical College, a state entity in Gwinnett County, Georgia, issued a sole brand Request for Quotes (eRFQ) under the State Purchasing Act for a one-time purchase of a FARO Focus Core 100m laser scanner system with delivery and installation to support the college's Drafting program. The procurement was posted on July 31, 2025, with a closing deadline of August 28, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. The equipment was designated for shipment to 5150 Sugarloaf Parkway, Building G-Shipping and Receiving, in Lawrenceville, Georgia. No substitutions on brand, make, or model were permitted, as the specific FARO Focus Core 100m was deemed necessary for facilitating active exploration of physical objects in a digital format, fostering creativity, and promoting STEM skills. The laser scanner system procurement required bidders to provide comprehensive packages that could include the scanner unit, accessories (scanner head, battery, power dock, calibration certificate, and transport case), software subscriptions, tripod, care coverage, training, and related components. Evaluation criteria focused on responsive bidders meeting all bid specifications and requirements, with consideration given to pricing competitiveness and alignment with the college's budget parameters.

The procurement did not identify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to disadvantaged enterprises or particular organization types; however, bidders were required to be registered with the Georgia Secretary of State and maintain valid status on federal SAMS and Georgia SDS websites. FARO Technologies Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive bidder and awarded the contract on October 22, 2025, at a fixed contract amount of $61,209.16, which included the base scanner unit at $40,654.00 plus ancillary items such as a three-year SCENE subscription ($1,630.00), carbon fiber tripod ($1,439.00), premium care coverage ($5,816.00), Sphere XG Point Cloud subscription ($5,125.00), AS-BUILT Suite license ($2,250.00), CAD web training ($1,831.00), T3D Starter Kit ($1,262.00), and shipping and handling ($34.16). The contract period was established from March 14, 2025, through March 14, 2028, for the primary software subscription components. One competing bidder, Wyestar Electrical, LLC, submitted an unsuccessful bid of $73,207.38. All protests regarding the award must be submitted electronically to doas.protests@doas.ga.gov in accordance with the Georgia Procurement Manual, with Fatima Hayari serving as the issuing officer for the procurement process.