SS-23019: Haas/Phillips UR5e Cobot Robots

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Piedmont Technical College Sole Source # Date Issued Closing Date Procurement Officer Phone E-Mail Address NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE SS-23019 03/13/2023 03/20/2023 Brian K. McKenna (864) 941-8314 mckenna.b@ptc.edu Solicitation #: SS-23019 Posting Date: March 13, 2023 Based on the following determination, it is the intent of Piedmont Technical College (PTC) to proceed with the proposed procurement action described below pursuant to the authority of §11-35-1560 (A) of the SC Consolidated Procurement Code, in accordance with Regulation 19445.2105 (B)(5). PTC intends to negotiate and procure a Sole Source Procurement from: Haas Factory Outlet a division of Phillips Corporation 8500 Triad Drive Colfax, NC 27235 • Two (2) each of UR5e Cobot 110VAC, 10Amp Universal Robots, Grippers, and Accessories Haas Factory Outlet, a division of Phillips Corporation is the Sole Source authorized Haas Distributor in the state of South Carolina. Phillips/Hass robots are heavily used by manufacturers in the Piedmont Technical College service area and training on this equipment is what has been requested by local industry. These robots have been specifically chosen for compatibility with the program’s existing equipment for interconnectivity and teaching consistency in the classroom. Instructors have extensive training on this equipment, and technical expertise is available locally. Piedmont Technical College believes this is the only vendor capable of providing this product with these characteristics. This notice of Intent to Sole Source is to determine the availability of alternate vendors capable of providing the products/services outlined herein. Estimated Value: $ >$50,000 but <$250,000 Questions: Shall be addressed to the e-mail address of the Procurement Officer indicated above. This notice will be posted in the South Carolina Business Opportunities (SCBO) Newsletter for five business days as required by §11-35-1560 of the SC Consolidated Procurement Code. Closing Date: Alternate vendors capable of providing these products/services must respond by email to Brian K. McKenna, Procurement Manager, at mckenna.b@ptc.edu no later than 5:00 PM on March 20, 2023. PROTESTS (MAY 2019) If you are aggrieved in connection with the intended award of this contract, you may be entitled to protest, but only as provided in §11-35-4210.