Training Equipment and Simulators

The North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) to award Agency Specific Term Contract(s) for vendors to provide new, unused, and in-current-production Training Equipment and Simulators on an as-needed basis to the 58 Community Colleges within the State of North Carolina. The requested equipment is categorized into CDL Training Equipment, Heavy Equipment Simulators, Diesel Training Systems, and Flight Simulators. The contract term is three (3) years beginning on the date of final contract execution. Vendors must submit pricing on the provided Pricing Form and be authorized resellers of the manufacturers' products. The State intends to make multiple awards to ensure representation from various manufacturers in each category. Vendors must also provide information on their financial stability and HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) status. The bids are due on August 16, 2024, and the State reserves the right to negotiate with vendors and request best and final offers.

The IFB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. However, the State's intention to make multiple awards suggests an interest in ensuring representation from various manufacturers. The IFB does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The possible award values or budget ranges are not provided in the available information.