Awarded vendors
- Technical Laboratory Systems, Inc.
Description
The Austin Community College (ACC) District issued a competitive Request for Proposals for a turnkey construction‑simulator system to be installed at its Highland Campus “Make It Center.” The award went to Technical Laboratory Systems, Inc. for a single, fully integrated simulator that includes a motion platform, high‑resolution display, realistic crane controls, and software capable of delivering immersive training scenarios, with optional future modules (fork‑lift, dump‑truck, etc.). The contract covers delivery, installation, on‑site training, a one‑year warranty, and optional extended maintenance. The solicitation emphasized “best‑value” evaluation, with a weighted focus on price (30 %), past performance (25 %), technical merit (25 %), and fit (20 %). ACC requires a Small‑Local‑Business‑Enterprise participation plan but does not set a mandatory set‑aside. Key points:
• Full turnkey construction‑equipment simulator (hardware + software) for educational training.
• Delivery/installation by early February 2024; contract performance to begin late May 2024.
• Awarded to Technical Laboratory Systems, Inc. under a best‑value, single‑step RFP.
• Project budget not disclosed; estimated multi‑hundred‑thousand‑dollar acquisition.