25567-ITQ-EST_Circular_Cold_Saws_and_Band_Saws.xlsx

This is an Invitation to Quote (ITQ) file issued by the School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida, for the procurement of specialized welding laboratory equipment for the new Rick Lott Technical College. The solicitation requests quotes for 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 a deadline for submitting vendor questions by November 11, 2025, and quotes due by November 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM. Vendors must submit quotes through the VendorLink online portal. Equipment delivery is expected within 15 days of board approval, with a target delivery date prior to the college's opening on December 1, 2025. The initial contract term begins upon board approval and includes an option for automatic renewal for up to four additional one-year periods, contingent upon budget appropriations and contractor performance.

Pricing submissions must include detailed information on equipment costs, shipping, handling, and warranties, with standard payment terms of 45 days net. A cost-plus markup not exceeding 15% is permitted as an option. The solicitation includes set-aside provisions and diversity preferences, with priority consideration for vendors registered as Small Business Enterprises (SBE) with the Office of Supplier Development. All vendors must complete compliance documentation 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. Vendors are required to provide proof of insurance, licenses, and business certifications. No incumbent vendors are identified in this procurement, which is specifically designed to equip the new technical college's state-of-the-art welding laboratory with specialized cutting and sawing equipment.