The University of Wisconsin Platteville (UW Platteville) through its Purchasing Services Department on behalf of the Engineering, Math and Science Department requests bids for a Mechatronics learning system .

The University of Wisconsin Platteville (UW Platteville) is seeking bids for a comprehensive Mechatronics learning system through its Purchasing Services Department on behalf of the Engineering, Math and Science Department. The procurement is a Request for Bid (RFB) for a turnkey training solution consisting of five interconnectable modules: Inventory Feed Station, Gauging Station, Orientation-Processing Station, Sorting-Buffering Station, and Servo Robot Assembly Station. Supplementary systems include a FANUC robot station, vision inspection system, barcode learning system, RFID identification system, HMI terminal system, Ethernet learning system, and a portable PLC learning system. Each module will feature mobile workstations, operator stations with industrial-quality pilot devices, pneumatic and electrical distribution modules, digital I/O interface modules, and electro-pneumatic valve manifolds. Bid submissions are due by December 6, 2018, at 3:00 PM, with questions required to be submitted by November 27, 2018, and answers posted on VendorNet by November 29, 2018. The bid opening is scheduled for December 4, 2018, at 3:00 PM, and all bids must remain firm for acceptance for sixty days from the bid opening date.

The contract includes standard Wisconsin procurement preferences with five percent bidding preferences for certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (DVB), and Woman-Owned Businesses (WBE). Vendors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including worker's compensation and one million dollars in commercial liability, and comply with nondiscrimination and affirmative action requirements. VendorNet registration is mandatory for future official notices, and vendors must indicate willingness to make contract terms available on a convenience-use basis for other state agencies. The successful contractor must provide on-site installation and startup services, including travel expenses and engineering labor to deliver a fully operational system with documentation and factory testing. Pricing must include all costs for furnishing products and services, with governmental and educational discounts to be reflected in unit pricing. The contract terms specify FOB destination freight prepaid, with prices not subject to increase for ninety calendar days from the award date. The award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting all specified requirements.