Piedmont Technical College issued a notice of intent to sole source the purchase of Haas-brand CNC equipment from Haas Factory Outlet. The notice covers one desktop lathe, one desktop mill, and one premium simulator, with a stated contract amount greater than $25,000 and less than $50,000. Alternate vendors capable of providing equivalent equipment were invited to respond by September 28, 2026.
Piedmont Technical College posted a notice of intent to sole-source four Skills Boss Trainers and four hand-tool packages for each of its ATC and OCTC campuses from Technical Training Aids. The notice invites alternate-vendor responses by September 28, 2026, under S.C. Code Ann. §11-35-1560. It covers two solicitations, SS-27005 and SS-27006, and is for equipment procurement rather than a grant.
Piedmont Technical College seeks four Skill Boss Smart Factory training systems and accompanying hand-tool packages for a mobile lab supporting advanced technical training in PLCs, robotics, and production operations. The equipment will support students pursuing the MSSC Certified Production Technician (CPT+) certification, and the notice gives Technical Training Aids' exclusive South Carolina distribution of Amatrol products as the sole-source basis. Alternate vendors may respond by September 28, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.; the stated total value is $100,280.80 including freight.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Greenwood
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
5,143
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
218520
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Phoenixes
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
354.7
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
33%
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
48 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:Only if truly proprietary and required for Banner compatibility—submit the Sole Source Justification + vendor letter; expect a 5-day SCBO challenge.
Coops:Frequently procures through South Carolina Statewide Term Contracts and OMNIA Partners; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Piedmont Technical College, SC discourages sole source and formally challenges requests. Use only when the solution is proprietary and essential for compatibility with a core system (e.g., Ellucian Banner).
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Piedmont Technical College Contracts
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Next Gen Web Solutions at Piedmont Technical College
Effective: Mar 26, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document outlines a purchase order (PO P0240882) issued by Piedmont Technical College to Next Gen Web Solutions for 'JobX Base Product' and 'Single Sign On Real-Time API Integration Service'. The PO, issued on March 26, 2024, reflects a total cost of $9,500.00, which is confirmed by a PO modification form on the same date. An accompanying addendum clarifies the pricing structure for these services, indicating a Year 1 cost of $9,500, followed by $7,500 for Year 2 and Year 3. This addendum is co-terminus with a previously established 'Application Services Provider Agreement' signed on July 13, 2016.
Next Gen Web Solutions at Piedmont Technical College
Effective: Aug 1, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a Purchase Order (Q# PTCDF2324) from Piedmont Technical College to Next Gen Web Solutions for the renewal of Dynamic Forms Annual License and API Annual License fees. The service period is from August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024, with a total cost of $8,010.00.
Unifyed LLC at Piedmont Technical College
Effective: Jul 1, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document outlines the renewal of services for Piedmont Technical College by Unifyed LLC, encompassing a Purchase Order (P0240021), a Purchase Requisition, and a formal Renewal Agreement. The primary service detailed in the Purchase Order is 'Unifyed Student - Engage Mobile' (Schedule 0001), with a total cost of $18,500.00 for the period from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024. The Renewal Agreement identifies multiple renewed schedules, including a Master License and Service Agreement, Engage Mobile, Engage Portal, and Yoda Chatbot, with some discrepancies in fee reporting between different sections of the document. The total on the Purchase Order matches the 'Total Fees' summary in the Renewal Agreement, but the latter's individual line items contradict this total.
Next Gen Web Solutions at Piedmont Technical College
Effective: Aug 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document outlines Purchase Order P0250030 between Piedmont Technical College and Next Gen Web Solutions. The PO initially included Dynamic Forms licenses (08/01/2024 - 07/31/2025). A change order, processed on 2025-03-17, increased the total PO amount to $15,510.00 to incorporate NelNet/JobX hosting fees, detailed in Invoice CI-000444791, for a service period from 2025-04-01 to 2026-03-31. The comprehensive service period for this contract spans from 2024-08-01 to 2026-03-31.
NG Web Solutions, LLC at Piedmont Technical College
Effective: Mar 22, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document consolidates a Purchase Order (P0240882) and an Addendum to an existing Application Services Provider Agreement (signed 07/13/2016) between Piedmont Technical College and NG WEB SOLUTIONS, LLC. The Purchase Order, issued on 03/22/2024, covers the initial year's cost for the 'JobX Base Product' for $7,420.00 including tax. The Addendum outlines the multi-year pricing for both 'JobX Base Product' and 'Single Sign On' services, specifying costs for three years, with the first year's product cost matching the PO's pre-tax amount. The Addendum effectively extends and details the pricing structure for services under the original agreement.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Piedmont Technical College
Piedmont Technical College Academic Program Description
Date: May 29, 2025Type: Strategic Plan
This document details the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree program in Business Administration at Piedmont Technical College. It outlines the curriculum, which includes general education, core business subjects, and various concentrations such as Accounting, Management, and Human Resources Generalist. The program aims to provide quality education and training for entry-level business careers, college transfer, or career enhancement, aligning with the Business Department's mission to offer accessible, affordable, and innovative educational opportunities.
Typefocus Internet Inc. White Paper
Date: Jan 1, 2015Type: Strategic Plan
This white paper by TypeFocus Internet Inc. analyzes benchmark marketing and student recruitment practices, focusing on the TypeFocus Find Your Match program. It details effective strategies, internal operations, communication modes, and e-recruiting trends for public colleges. The program aims to increase student enrollments and retention by aligning student personality preferences with college programs, providing a win-win strategy for students and institutions.
Piedmont Technical College Transfer Opportunities
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Piedmont Technical College.
This document outlines the transfer opportunities available to students at Piedmont Technical College for pursuing four-year degrees. It details the coordination by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education and the role of the South Carolina Transfer and Articulation Center (SCTRAC) in facilitating course articulation and credit transfer. Key aspects include smooth transfer options for associate degrees, special transfer opportunities for various programs, secondary articulation agreements with high schools, and the Statewide Articulation Agreement covering 86 courses, ensuring transferability to public senior institutions in South Carolina.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track Piedmont Technical College meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.