86-20251031162709 MGCCC.pdf

This is a sealed bid solicitation issued by Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC) for the procurement of one CNC lathe machine with a probing system and turning center measuring 20 inches. The bid number is 26-10-005, and bids will be received at the District Purchasing Office in Harrison Hall, Perkinston, MS 39573-0609 until 2:00 PM on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, with next-day delivery not guaranteed for Perkinston. Bids may be submitted physically or electronically through Central Bidding at the specified URL. The equipment is designated for use at MGCCC's Jackson County Campus. All bids will remain firm for ninety days after the bid opening date. The college reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and intends to award the contract to a single vendor. The contact for additional information is Renee Box at the Jackson County Campus, located at 2300 Highway 90, Gautier, MS 39553.

The bid specifications require the CNC lathe machine to include standard equipment such as a mill-spindle operating at 6,000 RPM with 7.5 HP, a 12-position bolt-on drum turret, standard tooling package, advanced CNC control with color LCD touchscreen, and comprehensive accuracy features including absolute positioning and pitch error compensation. The price must include all costs for shipping, delivery, and installation at the Gautier campus location. The successful bidder must provide onsite applications support and training for three days and offer a two-year warranty. Bidders proposing alternate items must provide proper documentation demonstrating compliance with specifications, or risk bid disqualification. The college requests indication of minority or woman-owned business status from bidders.