Sole Source Public Review - GAUMARD

The City Colleges of Chicago, specifically Malcolm X College, is pursuing a sole source procurement of advanced medical simulation equipment from Gaumard Scientific. The acquisition involves four specialized medical simulators: Victoria S2200 (birthing simulator), HAL S5301 (adult patient simulator), Super Tory S2220 (neonatal simulator), and Pediatric HAL S2225. These high-fidelity simulation technologies are designed to enhance healthcare education across nursing, respiratory care, surgical technology, and paramedic training programs, with a focus on meeting national competency standards and supporting NCLEX preparation. The procurement aims to update the Virtual Hospital Simulation Center with patented, proprietary technologies that offer unique features such as dynamic lung systems, active robotics, tetherless mobility, and conversational AI capabilities. A public hearing for this sole source determination is scheduled for Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. CDT via Zoom teleconference, where interested parties can provide testimony. The deadline for the procurement process is November 5, 2025, and potential participants must register with William Moore, the Contracts Administrator.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Gaumard Scientific has been the incumbent vendor for Malcolm X College since 2012, with an existing relationship and infrastructure that supports continued technological integration. The total estimated contract value is $441,100.83, with individual component costs including a Victoria S2200 package priced at $119,687.75, which includes a three-year premium service plan and installation services. The funding for this procurement will come from educational and grant funds, with the college emphasizing the vendor's unique technological capabilities that cannot be replicated by competitors. The procurement includes comprehensive warranty coverage, lifetime training at no additional cost, and a modular design allowing for future updates. Gaumard Scientific's extensive patent portfolio, comprising 54 patents related to medical simulation technologies, further supports their position as the sole source provider for these advanced medical training systems.