Description
Piedmont Technical College intends to purchase a single Avtrach Mid‑Tone respiratory‑care simulation system with a ventilator add‑on, plus a comprehensive protection and maintenance plan, from the sole manufacturer Avkin, Inc. The equipment will support the college’s respiratory‑care curriculum, ensuring students train on industry‑standard simulation tools. Because Avkin holds the exclusive patent and is the only authorized seller in South Carolina, the procurement is being conducted as a sole‑source award. The estimated contract value falls between $10,000 and $25,000.
• One Avtrach Mid‑Tone simulation unit with ventilator module for educational use.
• One full‑service protection and maintenance agreement for the equipment.
• Sole‑source justification based on exclusive patent (U.S. Patent # 9,721,483) and lack of comparable products.
• Questions due by Dec 1 2020; no public bid submission deadline listed.
• Primary contact: Procurement Officer Brian K. McKenna (PTC).