Description
Southern University is soliciting bids for a complete robotics teaching laboratory, including hardware (QArm manipulators, QDrone systems, FPGA bundles, force‑torque sensors), associated software licenses (QUARC, QLabs), digital‑twin subscriptions, and five days of onsite training. The vendor must supply, install, and certify the equipment, provide training, and ensure all items meet the university’s specifications and insurance requirements. The contract also includes optional subscription renewals for digital‑twin modules in subsequent years.
• Bid Number 50016‑10372 – Robotics Teaching Lab (Quanser or equivalent)
• Mandatory pre‑bid conference & site visit: Dec 3 2025 (10:30 AM)
• Inquiries due: Nov 6 2026 5:00 PM; responses posted Nov 10 2026
• Bid submission deadline: Nov 13 2026 10:30 AM (mail, hand‑deliver, or electronic)
• Required items: 6 × QArm Mini, 2 × QArm USB, 1 × 6‑DOF force‑torque sensor, FPGA bundle, Physical AI Lab, Drone Research Lab (3 × QDrone 2, OptiTrack system, etc.)
• Software: QUARC Complete Lab License, QLabs Virtual Twin subscriptions (Year‑1 free, Year‑2 renewal fees)
• Training: 5 days onsite by vendor’s engineers
• Insurance: $1 M limits for general liability, workers’ comp, automobile liability, etc.
• Delivery & installation must not disrupt university operations; any overtime is at vendor’s expense.