25567-ITQ-EST_Circular_Cold_Saws_and_Band_Saws.xlsx

This is an Invitation to Quote (ITQ) issued by the School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida, for the procurement of specialized welding laboratory equipment for the new Lott Technical College. The solicitation requests two Scotchman Circular Cold Saws (Model CPO350) and two Scotchman Utility Band Saws (Model SU-280-G). The ITQ was released on November 4, 2025, with questions due by November 11, 2025, and quotes due by November 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM. Vendors must submit quotes through the VendorLink online portal. Delivery is expected within 15 days of board approval, with a target delivery date prior to December 1, 2025, coinciding with the college's opening. The initial contract term begins upon board approval and may automatically renew for up to four additional one-year periods, contingent on budget appropriations and contractor performance.

Pricing must include shipping, handling, and warranties, with a cost-plus markup option not to exceed 15%. The procurement includes set-asides and diversity preferences for Office of Supplier Development (OSD)-registered Small Business Enterprise (SBE) vendors. Vendors must submit multiple compliance documents, including a Vendor Registration Form, an Affidavit Regarding the Use of Coercion for Labor and Services, and a Contracting with Entities of Foreign Countries of Concern Prohibited Affidavit. Standard payment terms are net 45 days. Vendors must provide proof of insurance, licenses, and business certifications. Evaluation criteria focus on pricing, vendor compliance, and ability to meet technical requirements for the welding laboratory equipment. No incumbent vendors are identified, and no specific budget range is explicitly stated in the solicitation materials.