Aviation Desktop Simulators

Bergen Community College issued solicitation P-2403 for the procurement of Aviation Desktop Simulators, specifically seeking up to three ATF G1000 Desktop Cockpits for Cessna 172, along with associated aluminum wheeled platforms, installation, shipping, warranty, support, training, and the removal of existing simulators. The procurement follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, awarding the contract to the lowest responsible and complying bidder. While the solicitation references specific brand names, the college will consider equivalent products of similar quality and effectiveness. Preliminary bid results indicate submissions from Redbird Flight Simulations, Inc. at 50,155.00 dollars and Burgeon Analytics LLC at 64,500.00 dollars. The contract requires bidders to comply with New Jersey business registration, equal employment opportunity laws, and specific state mandates, including Pay-to-Play disclosures for contracts exceeding 50,000 dollars per year and adherence to Bergen County Blue Laws prohibiting Sunday construction. Mandatory requirements include general liability, workers compensation, and automobile insurance, with the college named as an additional insured. For work funded via the Perkins Grant, contractors must adhere to the Davis-Bacon Act and the Copeland Anti-Kickback Act. Deliveries are to be made to the college campus in Paramus, New Jersey, with all freight charges prepaid by the bidder. Final award was anticipated following the January 2025 Board of Trustees Meeting.