DO18 Rolling Chassis Race Car

Clemson University’s CU‑ICAR facility is seeking a qualified vendor to design, fabricate, and deliver a rolling chassis for the Deep Orange 18 autonomous race‑car prototype. The chassis must meet university‑specified performance, safety, and integration requirements for a closed‑wheel, autonomous race vehicle used in a student‑led educational project. Bidders must submit a sealed bid by the deadline, provide all required certifications, and comply with South Carolina procurement regulations. The contract will be a fixed‑price, single‑award agreement. • Deliver a fully engineered rolling chassis ready for integration with autonomous systems. • Must comply with university specifications and applicable safety standards. • Fixed‑price, sealed‑bid solicitation (Invitation for Bid). • Deadline for questions: 11 Oct 2026; bid submission deadline: 12 Nov 2026. • Contact: Sam Young, procurement office, Clemson, SC.