Sole Source Purchase of Leica RTC 360 Scanner

Clemson University intends to enter into a sole source contract with Leica Geosystems for the purchase of a Leica RTC 360 scanner. The university currently has an older version of this equipment and has developed training materials and workflows for labs on the Leica system, which must be maintained. The additional systems must be used on the same Leica software platform to maintain continuity between existing equipment and previously obtained research data and workflows. • The contract amount is $63,608.85. • The university requires the purchase of a specific model of the Leica RTC 360 scanner to maintain continuity with existing equipment. • The scanner requires significant training and utilizes proprietary software. • The university has previously developed training materials and workflows for labs on the Leica system.