Clemson University's Center for Automotive Research (CUICAR) seeks supplemental equipment for the CGEC Vehicle Propulsion Lab Test Cell.  This project is intended to complete the second of the two test cells at the Automotive Engineering Department. AVL Test Systems is the only company that can provide the 2nd engine test cell infrastructure and instrumentation that is needed for compatibility and research continuity to match the phase I of the project, completed in 2013 by AVL Test Systems, Inc. Regarding the software, there is a need to have the ability to communicate between the software and be able to interchange hardware. AVL is the only company that offers AVL’s PUMA Automation system, which is needed to communicate between the existing equipment and maintain continuity of research. The goal is to have both test cells operating in parallel and communicating with each other to simulate a hybridized vehicle with both an internal combustion engine and an electric motor. PUMA has this ability. This hardware & software can be moved between the existing test cell and the new, which is required, and would not require the need to buy a second emissions analyzer. In order to have a smooth connection and interface between the data acquisition/control software for the new test cell and the emissions analyzer that was purchased from AVL in 2013, it is important to have AVL’s test cell automation software in the new test cells. AVL products are not available for purchase by any other reseller and/or distributor. The total purchase price is $470,000.00.  Bidder’s right to protest as listed in Section 11-35-4210 in the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code applies to this announcement of an emergency procurement.Protest to be filed with:

Chief Procurement Officer,
MMO/ITMO 1201 Main Street, Suite 600
Columbia, SC 29201
Facsimile: 803-737-0639
E-mail: protest-mmo@mmo.sc.gov