CDL Truck Driving Simulator System

The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is seeking a CDL Truck Driving Simulator System. The system should include a 55” high-definition LED 4K flat screen display, adjustable air ride seat, digital steering system, and other features. The system should also have the ability to simulate various driving scenarios, including urban, suburban, and rural driving. The college is looking for a turnkey system that includes installation, setup, and training. The bid price should remain valid for 180 days, and the delivery must occur by May 31, 2026. Some key features of the system include: • Three 55” high-definition LED 4K flat screen displays with 225° field-of-view • Adjustable air ride seat with retractor three-point seat belt, seat belt sensor, and haptics to produce seat vibrations • Digital steering system with ignition switch, hazards, turn signals, wipers, wheel tilt, warning lights, indicators, switches, external lights, and air brake system • Accelerator, brake, and clutch (manual) pedals • Dashboard instruments displays showing instruments, gauges, and controls for commercial automatic and manual trucks • Realistic vehicle sounds and vehicle dynamics • Remote controlled side-view simulated mirrors adjustment • Heavy Duty manual transmissions and 6-speed automatic transmission • Multiple truck drivable vehicle configurations simulating vehicles such as tractor semi-trailer, dump, box, garbage, concrete truck, etc. • Simulated vehicle response to terrain, weather-related changes, and change in surface friction • Surround sound system • Integrated training environments for CDL course, urban, suburban, rural and highway driving • Simulations that require maneuvering and interacting with traffic, traffic controls and signals • Extensive library of basic to advanced truck driving scenarios that includes instructor guide sheet for each scenario detailing the specific training objectives of the scenario and suggestions for training • Simulated weather effects that include snow, ice, rain, and fog • Simulated and adjustable time of day visual effects that include levels of sunlight intensity to simulate various periods of day/nighttime, including sun glare • Simulated vehicle malfunctions that can be initiated by the instructor in real time, including air brake failure, tire blowout, engine overheat, engine stall, loss of power, and low fuel • Detection for major and minor collisions • Real-time scenario recording that allows for replay and restart and includes overhead view • Pre-trip inspection software • Instructor computer • Student record keeping capabilities that allow for storage on the instructor workstation or external drive and performance evaluation software • Ability to network up to four simulators to operate within the same virtual environment and same scenario • On-site installation for two campuses • On-site instructor training for two campuses to integrate simulation into current training program • Comprehensive user’s guide • 1-year warranty, On-Site maintenance support, and customer service • Motion capability that includes three degrees of pitch, roll, and 1.5 inches of heave to provide turning, braking, and acceleration cues to the student • Digital high-resolution camera that captures driver’s face and hand movement during training exercise • SkillTrak software to allow for standardized reaction testing for screening and instructor review • Scenario Developer scripting tool software to facilitate the creation of scripted traffic scenarios that can satisfy specific training objectives in support of new hire training, remedial training, or to recreate collision conditions • Performance Evaluation System software to allow the instructor to setup pre-defined evaluation points within the virtual world and evaluates the student’s exercise against these points • Modular driving positions option to represent any alternative vehicle type • Instructor-driven vehicle feature allowing the instructor to control a scenario vehicle from the instructor workstation in real time • 55” high-definition backlit 4K Situation Display that provides either a real-time view during scenario training or a playback view if playback is selected by the instructor • Remote Instructor’s Control – An optional wireless input device shall be available to mimic the operation of the instructor workstation