Locomotive Training Simulators

Johnson County Community College is soliciting proposals under solicitation 25-014 for the purchase of four immersive, tabletop locomotive training simulators. These simulators must be portable, operate from standard office tables, and utilize augmented or virtual reality to mirror real-world scenarios for engineer training and recertification. Key technical requirements include EMD style throttles, brake controllers with PSI positions, various control switches, and the ability to simulate faults, malfunctions, and weather issues on short line tracks. The systems must include a laptop for instructor use, a student display screen, Distributed Power modules, and the capability to provide detailed user performance analytics and scored reports. The procurement follows a best-value trade-off approach, evaluating proposals based on user interface (30 points), diversity of software programs and training modules (30 points), training, setup, support, and warranty (20 points), and price (20 points). Proposals must be submitted as a single PDF via ProcureWare by October 2, 2024, and must not exceed 50 pages. Mandatory requirements include compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards, submission of a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template, and evidence of required insurance. The contract is governed by Kansas state law and includes strict provisions regarding background checks for personnel, data security, and the delivery of new, defect-free equipment on an FOB Destination basis.