North Carolina eVP #73-RFP-00778

Western Carolina University requests Bosch Rexroth and Allen-Bradley-based automated conveyor system for engineering labs

Western Carolina University is seeking an automation system integrator to design and construct a laboratory conveyor system for its College of Engineering. - Government Buyer: - State of North Carolina, Western Carolina University, Associate Director of Purchasing (John Hamm) - OEMs and Vendors: - Bosch Rexroth (TS2Plus conveyor) - Allen-Bradley (CompactLogix PLC, PanelView Plus 7 HMI) - Products Requested: - Bosch Rexroth TS2Plus conveyor system with 4 processing stations - Allen-Bradley 5069-L310ERM CompactLogix 5380 controller (1 unit) - PanelView Plus 7 10" Touch HMI Terminal (1 unit, part number 2711PT10C21D8S) - Multiple Allen-Bradley Compact I/O modules and terminal block kits (part numbers: 5069-RTB64SCREW, 5069-IB16, 5069-OB16, 5069-IY4, 5069-OF4, 5069-RTB18SCREW) - Vacuum gripper cups (10 units) - Drop-in style T nuts (100 units) - Unique Requirements: - System must include pneumatic manifold, stop gates with proximity sensors, vacuum gripper for Station 1, Ethernet/IP communication, and safety features (E-stop buttons, lockout/tagout capability) - System will be a permanent fixture for laboratory exercises in robotics and automation - Delivery and commissioning required by the specified deadline - Vendor must be a registered North Carolina vendor in good standing - No electronic bids permitted; proposals must follow solicitation instructions

Description

The College of Engineering at Western Carolina University seeks an automation system integrator to design and construct a baseline automated conveyor system. This system will be used as a fixture for laboratory exercises in robotics and automation. It will serve students in the Robotics and Automation concentration of the BS-Mechanical Engineering program and those pursuing the Robotics and Automation Certificate from other majors within the College of Engineering. The conveyor system will provide a platform for students to design, mount, and test industrial-level process control solutions.

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