SS-20002: Siemens PLC Trainer Packages, peripherals, cables, power supplies, & software licenses

Piedmont Technical College is procuring 24 Siemens PLC trainer packages, complete with cables, power supplies, and software licenses, to support its automation curriculum. The college justifies a sole‑source award because Siemens equipment is already entrenched in local industry and the college’s existing labs, and WESCO Distribution Inc. is the exclusive regional Siemens distributor. The procurement follows South Carolina’s consolidated procurement code and will be formalized with a purchase order on May 4 2020. • 24 complete PLC trainer kits (Siemens “Cooperates with Education” program) • All necessary peripherals and software licenses are included • Sole‑source justification hinges on exclusive distribution and curriculum compatibility • Discount pricing (20‑90 % off commercial rates) is provided through Siemens’ education program • No services (installation, training) are detailed beyond vendor technical support.