Description
Piedmont Technical College is seeking to purchase a single ABB GoFa Material‑Handling STEM Education Cell Package to support its engineering curriculum and maintain continuity with three existing units. The solicitation is a sole‑source notice because ABB is the exclusive manufacturer of the GoFa system. The college will award the contract to ABB unless an alternate vendor can demonstrate capability to provide an identical package by the November 7 deadline. The total contract value is $52,430.59, including tax and freight.
• One complete ABB GoFa collaborative robot education package (hardware, software, training materials).
• Intended for material‑handling education in the college’s STEM programs; delivery to the main campus in Greenwood, SC.
• Sole‑source justification based on ABB being the sole maker; alternate vendors may submit capability statements by November 7, 2025.
• Procurement must meet South Carolina drug‑free workplace certification requirements and follows SC Consolidated Procurement Code §§11‑35‑1560 and 19‑445.2105.