Description
Piedmont Technical College intends to acquire a single Festo Didactic Basic Dimensional Metrology Training System to support its metrology curriculum. The procurement will be executed as a sole‑source purchase from Carolina Training Associates, the exclusive South Carolina distributor of Festo Didactic products, because Festo is the sole worldwide manufacturer of this equipment. The system includes both metric and US unit measuring instruments, a curriculum license, and a transport/storage solution. The estimated contract value is between $10,000 and $25,000, and alternate vendors may submit capability statements by the deadline. No site visits or pre‑bid meetings are required.
• One (1) Festo Didactic Basic Dimensional Metrology Training System (model TP47220) with full curriculum and accessories.
• Purchase to be sole‑sourced through Carolina Training Associates, the exclusive SC distributor.
• Deadline for alternate‑vendor responses: 5 PM on December 19 2025; award to follow after review.
• Funding appears to be internal college budget; no detailed payment terms disclosed.