RFP #1274 CTE Information Technology Autonomous Robot

The Williamson County Schools (WCS) issued a sealed‑bid RFP for a single, fully‑turnkey autonomous robot to support its Career‑Technical‑Education (CTE) Information Technology program. The robot must meet detailed mobility, payload, sensor, software SDK, and safety specifications, and the award includes delivery, on‑site installation, live demonstration, and comprehensive training with travel costs. Boston Dynamics was selected as the vendor. The procurement followed a full and open competition process with a bid deadline of 2:30 PM on November 9 2021 and a target evaluation completion by late November 2021. The contract is a firm‑fixed‑price, turnkey agreement with liquidated damages for late delivery beyond the January 25 2022 deadline. • Detailed technical requirements include multi‑terrain navigation, ≥ 30 lb payload, depth‑perception vision, 4‑hour battery life (primary + spare), and SDK access for students. • Vendor must provide all required affidavits (TN Drug‑Free Workplace, Criminal Background Check, Iran Divestment Act compliance) and maintain $2 million liability insurance. • Delivery, setup, demonstration, and training must be completed on or before January 25 2022, with $100 per day penalties for delays thereafter.