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Conveyor System

WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITYIssuing agency·North Carolina·via the North Carolina Electronic Vendor Portal

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Due Sep 14, 2026·Posted Sep 1, 2026

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Western Carolina University seeks an automation system integrator for the design and construction of a baseline automated conveyor system for the College of Engineering in Cullowhee, NC.
Proposals are due 09/14/2026 at 2PM ET via BonfireHub; the RFP was issued 9/1/2026.
The conveyor system will serve as a laboratory fixture for robotics and automation exercises, with 4 processing stations, a closed-loop pallet path, and extruded aluminum structure.
The system must use a Bosch Rexroth TS2Plus conveyor, Allen-Bradley 5069 CompactLogix PLC, and include a Cartesian gantry at Station 1 with vacuum gripper.
Delivery and commissioning must be completed by December 14, 2026, with FOB Destination to 181 Belk, 389 Centennial Dr, Cullowhee, NC 28723.
The procurement method is Request for Proposal (RFP).
Requirement: The Vendor must be authorized by the manufacturer to distribute or resell the products and provide a signed statement from the manufacturer confirming authorization.

Term: The contract shall commence…
Method: RFP
Documents: 1 file

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Duration

The contract shall commence upon award and remain in effect until all deliverables and requirements specified in the Scope of Work have been successfully completed and accepted by the University.

What this bid is asking for

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Design and construct a baseline automated conveyor system with a closed-loop pallet path, 4 processing stations, and extruded aluminum structure.
Integrate a Bosch Rexroth TS2Plus conveyor, Allen-Bradley 5069 CompactLogix PLC, and a Cartesian gantry at Station 1 with vacuum gripper.
Deliver and install the system at 181 Belk, Cullowhee, NC, and complete commissioning by December 14, 2026.
Provide spare parts including at least 10 vacuum gripper cups and 100 drop-in style T nuts.
Include safety features such as E-stop pushbuttons, lockout/tagout capability, and guarding for Station 1 with safety switch.

Posted Scope of Work

The College of Engineering (COE) at WCU seeks to engage with an automation system integrator for the design and construction of a baseline automated conveyor system. This system will serve as a fixture on which laboratory exercises in robotics and automation may be conducted. It is envisioned that students in the Robotics and Automation concentration of the BS-Mechanical Engineering (BSME) and students pursuing the Robotics and Automation Certificate from other majors within COE will use this conveyor system as a platform to design, mount, and test their own implementations of industrial-level process control solutions.

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The College of Engineering at WCU seeks an automation system integrator to design and construct a baseline automated conveyor system. The system will move pallets in a closed-loop path with up to 4 processing stations, each with stop and pre-stop gates. It must be constructed of extruded aluminum, use a Bosch Rexroth TS2Plus conveyor, and be controlled by an Allen-Bradley 5069 CompactLogix PLC. Station 1 includes a Cartesian gantry with vacuum gripper; Stations 2-4 are empty for future student designs. The system must include safety features, an operator panel, and be delivered and commissioned by December 14, 2026.

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What is the submission deadline and method?

Proposals must be submitted electronically at https://wcu.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities by 09/14/2026 at 2PM ET.

Who is the contact for inquiries?

Direct all inquiries to John Hamm, Associate Director of Purchasing, at Jahamm@wcu.edu or 828-227-7203.

Where will the conveyor system be delivered and installed?

Delivery is FOB Destination to 181 Belk, 389 Centennial Dr, Cullowhee, NC 28723.

What is the required delivery and commissioning timeline?

The fixture should be delivered and commissioned by December 14, 2026.

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Conveyor System

WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITYIssuing agency·North Carolina·via the North Carolina Electronic Vendor Portal

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Due Sep 14, 2026·Posted Sep 1, 2026

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AI takeaways

Western Carolina University seeks an automation system integrator for the design and construction of a baseline automated conveyor system for the College of Engineering in Cullowhee, NC.
Proposals are due 09/14/2026 at 2PM ET via BonfireHub; the RFP was issued 9/1/2026.
The conveyor system will serve as a laboratory fixture for robotics and automation exercises, with 4 processing stations, a closed-loop pallet path, and extruded aluminum structure.
The system must use a Bosch Rexroth TS2Plus conveyor, Allen-Bradley 5069 CompactLogix PLC, and include a Cartesian gantry at Station 1 with vacuum gripper.
Delivery and commissioning must be completed by December 14, 2026, with FOB Destination to 181 Belk, 389 Centennial Dr, Cullowhee, NC 28723.
The procurement method is Request for Proposal (RFP).
Requirement: The Vendor must be authorized by the manufacturer to distribute or resell the products and provide a signed statement from the manufacturer confirming authorization.

Term: The contract shall commence…
Method: RFP
Documents: 1 file

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Contact the buyer

John Hamm

vendor@nc.govEmail

Location:

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Solicitation

c48c5e42-0fa6-f111-b8de-001dd802e1e9

73-RFP-00778

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Duration

The contract shall commence upon award and remain in effect until all deliverables and requirements specified in the Scope of Work have been successfully completed and accepted by the University.

What this bid is asking for

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Design and construct a baseline automated conveyor system with a closed-loop pallet path, 4 processing stations, and extruded aluminum structure.
Integrate a Bosch Rexroth TS2Plus conveyor, Allen-Bradley 5069 CompactLogix PLC, and a Cartesian gantry at Station 1 with vacuum gripper.
Deliver and install the system at 181 Belk, Cullowhee, NC, and complete commissioning by December 14, 2026.
Provide spare parts including at least 10 vacuum gripper cups and 100 drop-in style T nuts.
Include safety features such as E-stop pushbuttons, lockout/tagout capability, and guarding for Station 1 with safety switch.

Posted Scope of Work

Scope, read from the documentsAI-generated

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Questions & answers

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What is the submission deadline and method?

Proposals must be submitted electronically at https://wcu.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities by 09/14/2026 at 2PM ET.

Who is the contact for inquiries?

Direct all inquiries to John Hamm, Associate Director of Purchasing, at Jahamm@wcu.edu or 828-227-7203.

Where will the conveyor system be delivered and installed?

Delivery is FOB Destination to 181 Belk, 389 Centennial Dr, Cullowhee, NC 28723.

What is the required delivery and commissioning timeline?

The fixture should be delivered and commissioned by December 14, 2026.

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WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY

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