Bid 2026 03 Fluid Power Training Institute MF102 H TSE Hydraulic Training System.docx

Request for Bid

Fluid Power Training Institute (FPTI) MF102-H-TSE Hydraulic Training System Bid #2026-03

ISSUED:

Monday, November 10, 2025, at 11:00 am EST

BID RESPONSES DUE BY:

Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 2:00 pm EST

MAIL or DELIVER TO:

John Caffelle, Director of Administrative Services Massasoit Community College One Massasoit Blvd.

Brockton, MA 02302

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART II REQUESTED EQUIPMENT 3

PART III KEY BID EVENTS 7

PART V BID SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS 10

PART VI BID EVALUATION 10

E. Taxes 12

REQUIRED FORMS 13

ATTACHMENT A VENDOR RESPONSIBILITY QUESTIONNAIRE 14

ATTACHMENT B CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE WITH STATE TAX LAWS

AND WITH UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION

REQUIREMENTS 17

ATTACHMENT C NON-COLLUSION CERTIFICATION 18

ATTACHMENT D DEBARMENT CERTIFICATION 19

ATTACHMENT E PRICING FORM 20

MASSASOIT COMMUNITY COLLEGE

FLUID POWER TRAINING INSTITUTE (FPTI)

MF102-H-TSE HYDRAULIC TRAINING SYSTEM

BID #2026-03

PART I INTRODUCTION

A. Invitation

Massasoit Community College (Massasoit), an agency of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, invites bids from vendors to provide one Fluid Power Training Institute (FPTI) MF102-H-TSE Hydraulic Training System (or equivalent) for the training of the Diesel Technology students at the Canton Campus. All equipment bid on shall be of current production and of the latest design and construction.

If you are unable to furnish the specified equipment and wish to offer an equivalent, please provide a full description of the equipment and include any additional specifications necessary to compare the equipment bid with the equipment requested in the bid specifications. Failure to supply these specifications may result in the rejection of the bid. Massasoit will make the final determination as to whether the equipment proposed is equivalent to the equipment requested.

B. Background Information

Founded in 1966, Massasoit Community College offers students from southeastern Massachusetts and beyond access to more than 60 associate degree and certificate programs across arts, sciences, applied sciences, healthcare, and technology at locations in Brockton, Canton, Middleborough, and online. More than 8,000 students enroll for credit at Massasoit each year; another 1,500 students annually enroll in non-credit community education or workforce development courses. Typically, more than 800 students graduate from Massasoit with an associate degree or certificate each year. Massasoit students are given access to wraparound services provided on campus to support their success inside and outside the classroom. For more information, visit massasoit.edu

C. Bid Distribution

This Bid is being distributed electronically using the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ online solicitation system COMMBUYS (https://www.commbuys.com). A notice is also being posted on the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Goods and Services Bulletin, in the Brockton Enterprise, on the college’s public records site and in the college’s purchasing area.

Vendors are solely responsible for checking COMMBUYS for any addenda or modifications that are subsequently made to this Bid. The College accepts no liability and will provide no accommodation to Vendors who fail to check the COMMBUYS posting after the responses to questions have been posted to ensure that they have the most recent information. Modifications to the body of the Bid, specifications, or that change the intent of this Bid are prohibited and may disqualify a response.

D. Bid Timeline

The following is the detailed timeline for this Bid; Massasoit Community College reserves the right to modify this timeline at its sole discretion.

Bidder’s Questions Due:

(No questions shall be accepted for this Bid after Friday, November 21, 2025, at 5:00 pm EST to allow Massasoit sufficient time to respond to the questions.)

Friday, November 21, 2025, at 5:00 pm EST

Responses to Bidder’s Questions Due:

Monday, December 1, 2025, at 5:00 pm EST

PART II REQUESTED EQUIPMENT

The Fluid Power Training (FPTI) MF102-H-TSE is an advanced hydraulic training system that teaches basic to advanced concepts and includes electronic troubleshooting with a built-in PC and touchscreen. Its “TSE” designation indicates “Troubleshooting, Software, and Electronic” faults, which are automatically introduced to simulate real-world wear and help instructors track student activity.

Specifications

The Fluid Power Training Institute (FPTI) MF102-H-TSE Hydraulic Training System is equipped with the following components:

1. Pump – Axial piston-type, variable volume, pressure-compensated; 1.0 GPM (3.78 Lpm); 1000 PSI (69 bar); adjustable pressure compensator; adjustable flow

2. Electric motor – Single-phase; 115V; TEFC; 1750 RPM; C-face; thermal overload protection

3. Electric motor on/off switch – Lockout/tagout mechanism; thermal overload protection with manual reset

4. Hydraulic reservoir – Capacity 4.5 gallon (17 liter)

5. Filtration – 10 micron, spin on/off element w/by-pass gauge

6. Directional control valves – Seven (7) total;

· One (1) DO3-type; tandem-center; 3-position; 4-way; spring-centered; solenoid-controlled; 24V coils. Also includes sandwich-mounted, knob-adjustable pump port flow control valve

· Two (2) DO3-type; closed-center; 3-position; 4-way; spring-centered; solenoid-controlled; 24V coils. Also includes sandwich-mounted, dual, knob-adjustable flow control valves

· One (1) DO3-type; float-center; 3-position; 4-way; spring-centered; solenoid-controlled; 24V coils. Also includes sandwich-mounted, knob-adjustable pump port flow control valve

· One (1) Monoblock type valve; cylinder spool; 3-position; 4-way; spring-centered; hand-lever operated w/pressure relief valve

· One (1) Monoblock type valve; motor spool; 3-position; 4-way; spring-centered; hand-lever operated w/pressure relief valve

· One (1) 2-position, 3-way, solenoid-operated, cartridge type, directional control valve

7. Pilot-operated pressure relief valve w/knob adjustment

8. Direct-operated pressure relief valve w/knob adjustment

9. Sequence valve w/knob adjustment

10. Pressure reducing valve w/knob adjustment

11. Counterbalance valve with internal reverse flow check w/knob adjustment

12. Needle valve w/knob adjustment

13. Flow control valve w/knob adjustment

14. Pressure-compensated flow control valve restrictor-type; reverse flow bypass; w/knob adjustment

15. Check valve

16. Pilot-operated check valve w/manual override

17. Cylinder – single-rod; double-acting; 14” (36 cm) stroke

18. Cylinder – double-rod; double-acting; 14” (36 cm) stroke; w/load engage/disengage mechanism

19. Motor – bi-directional; gear-type; w/infinitely variable torque capability

20. Flow meters – two (2); 0-2.0 GPM (7.56 Lpm)

21. Tachometer – hydraulic motor shaft speed (displayed on the panel-mounted touchscreen)

22. Ammeter – (displayed on the panel-mounted touchscreen)

23. Dual scale temperature gauge – Oil temperature and ambient temperature (displayed on the panel-mounted touchscreen)

24. Stopwatch – (displayed on the panel-mounted touchscreen)

25. Pressure gauges – three (3); 0-1500 PSI (103 bar); PSI and bar scales; 2.5” (6.35 cm); glycerin-filled; Bourdon tube type; w/flat-face type quick-connect/disconnect type valves

26. Load – 100 lb (45 Kg); Engage/disengage with mechanical latch. Entire weight is contained within a transparent safety enclosure.

27. Hose storage caddy – stow-away/swing-out

28. Hoses (per side) –

· Four (4) – 60” (152 cm)

· Eight (8) – 46” (117 cm)

· Six (6) – 26” (66 cm) SAE 100-R1; w/flat-face type quick-connect/disconnect type valves

29. T’s – eight (8) (per side) w/flat-face type quick-connect/disconnect type valves

30. Pressure/leak test pump w/quick-connect/disconnect valve

Electrical Requirements for Operation

110 VAC, 20 Amp dedicated circuit per workstation (panel). If an extension cord is used, it must be 12-gauge wire or larger, 3-conductor (neutral, hot, ground), 50-foot (15.24m) length max.

Requested Optional Diagnostics Accessories

1. Inline flow meter – 2.0 GPM (7.6 Lpm); with integrated load cell and pressure gauge 0-1500 PSI (103 bar).

2. Tachometer – digital; laser-guided; contact and non-contact; with storage case.

3. Pressure gauge – case pressure testing; 0-100 PSI (6.9 bar); with test connector.

4. Vacuum gauge – 0-30” (76 cm) Hg (mercury); with test connector.

Shipping Specifications (subject to change)

Ship weight (does not include pallet or packaging) Double unit: 1200 lbs (544 kgs) Single unit: 920 lbs (417 kgs)

Shipping dimensions (all models):

84” (213 cm) H x 54” (137 cm) W x 42” (106 cm) D

Warranty

FPTI warrantees its products against defects in materials on workmanship for a period of two (2) years from date of delivery.

Requested Curriculum Books

Practical Hydraulics Workbook Binder Simulator Activities Student Workbook MF102 Troubleshooting Hydraulic Components – Student Workbook

Massasoit requests a lifetime print license for the curriculum requested.

In addition, Massasoit requests lifetime support of the training simulator equipment as far as software updates and access to annual instructor courses.

PART III KEY BID EVENTS

A. Questions

1. General Instructions: It is the responsibility of all Vendors and other interested parties to examine the entire Bid and to seek clarification, in writing, if they do not understand any information or instructions.

a. The questions must be submitted, by email, and received by John Caffelle, Director of Administrative Services at jcaffelle1@massasoit.mass.edu as soon as possible but no later than the date and time specified in the bid timeline. Attempts to submit questions via phone or personal contact are not appropriate and will not be answered. Vendors are prohibited from obtaining information about this Bid from any other college personnel. Violation of this provision may lead to disqualification from the bidding process, at Massasoit’s discretion. Inquiries received after the specified date and time will not be accepted.

b. Submitted questions must include the Bid Number and Title in the subject line of the email. Massasoit assumes no liability for assuring accurate/complete/on time email transmission and receipt.

2. Questions and Responses: Responses to all questions will be compiled in writing and posted on COMMBUYS, https://www.commbuys.com . It is the responsibility of all interested parties to go to the website to obtain a copy of the responses to the questions. Only those responses issued in writing on this website will be considered binding.

B. Addenda

Massasoit reserves the right to amend or alter the Bid at any time prior to the deadline for submission of bid. All addenda released regarding the Bid will also be posted on COMMBUYS, https://www.commbuys.com It is the responsibility of all interested parties to go to the website to obtain addenda. Only those addenda posted on this website are considered binding.

C. Submitting the Bid

1. Bids Due: Bids will be received until Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 2:00 pm EST, when they will be publicly opened and read in the President’s Conference Room, Administration Building at Massasoit’s Brockton Campus.

Bids submitted after this date and time will not be considered. Sole responsibility rests with the vendor to ensure that Massasoit receives the vendor’s bid prior to the bid due date and time. Massasoit shall not be responsible for any delays or missed deliveries caused by common carriers. Any risks associated with physical delivery of the bid are borne by the vendor.

If, at the time of the scheduled opening, Massasoit is closed due to uncontrolled events such as fire, snow, ice, wind, building evacuation or some other unforeseen circumstances, the scheduled opening will be postponed until Monday, December 15, 2025, at 2:00 pm EST. Bids will be accepted until that date and time.

2. Delivery Instructions: One (1) original and three (3) hard copies of each bid shall be submitted along with (1) electronic copy on a flash drive. The original shall be marked “Original”. The electronic copy shall be submitted in Word or pdf format. The bid should be submitted in a sealed envelope and clearly marked on the outside:

FLUID POWER TRAINING INSTITUTE (FPTI) MF102-H-TSE

HYDRAULIC TRAINING SYSTEM

BID #2026-03 – DO NOT OPEN and mailed or delivered to:

John Caffelle, Director of Administrative Services Massasoit Community College One Massasoit Blvd.

Brockton, MA 02302

Please note that Fax and Email Bid Responses will not be accepted.

PART IV GENERAL PROVISIONS

A. General Information

1. Bid Format: All Bids must adhere to the instructions and format requirements outlined in the Bid and all written addenda issued by Massasoit.

2. Bid Expenses: Issuance of the Bid does not commit Massasoit to issue an award or to pay expenses incurred by a Vendor in the preparation of a response to the Bid. This includes attendance at personal interviews or other meetings and software or system demonstrations, where applicable.

3. Bid Modifications and Withdrawals: A Vendor may modify or withdraw a Bid by email notice to John Caffelle, Director of Administrative Services at jcaffelle1@massasoit.mass.edu prior to the date and time of the Bid deadline. Each modification must be numbered in sequence and must reference the original Bid.

4. Bid Minor Informalities and Irregularities: Massasoit, at its sole discretion, reserves the right to recognize and waive minor informalities and irregularities found in Bids received.

5. Bid Authorization, Pricing and Validity: The Bid must be signed by a person authorized to legally bind the Vendor and should contain a statement that the Bid and the pricing contained therein will remain valid and binding for a period of 90 days from the date and time of the Bid opening.

6. Bid Cancellation: Massasoit reserves the right to cancel this Bid at any time before an award has been executed and approved, in which event the College will reject all Bids received in response to this Bid. Should the Bid be canceled, all expenses related to preparation of response to this Bid remain the responsibility of the Vendor.

7. Force Majeure: The parties agree that, if by reason of strike or other labor disputes, civil disorders, inclement weather, pandemics, acts of God or other unavoidable cause, either party is unable to entirely perform its obligations, such performance shall not be considered a breach.

8. Nondiscrimination in Employment: Massasoit is an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and Massasoit policies. The Vendor, by signing this bid, agrees that it will strictly adhere to this policy in its employment practices and provision of products or services.

9. Employees: All workers performing services shall be employees of the Vendor and shall not under any circumstances be considered employees of Massasoit. The Vendor should provide and be responsible for all required services and benefits to its employees, including workers' compensation and unemployment insurance.

10. Massachusetts Public Records Law: All responses and information submitted in response to this Bid are subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L., Chapter 66, Section 10, and to Chapter 4, Section 7, Subsection 26(h). Any statements reserving confidentiality or privacy rights in submitted responses or otherwise inconsistent with these statues will be void and disregarded.

11. Governing Law: The Award shall be governed by and construed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be the proper venue for any litigation involving this Award.

PART V BID SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Bid Format and Contents

The following forms must be completed and signed by a person authorized to enter contracts on behalf of the Vendor and must be submitted with the Bid.

1. Attachment A: Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire

2. Attachment B: Certificate of Compliance with State Tax Laws and with Unemployment Compensation Contribution Requirements

3. Attachment C: Non-Collusion Certification

4. Attachment D: Debarment Certification

5. Attachment E: Pricing Form

PART VI BID EVALUATION

A. Evaluation Process – General Information

1. The College will judge the merits of the Bids received in accordance with the criteria defined in the Bid.

2. Massasoit reserves the right to communicate and/or schedule interviews/presentations with Vendors, if needed, to obtain clarification of information contained in the Bids received. Changes to Bids, including updating or adding information, will not be permitted during any interview/presentation process, and, therefore, Vendors must submit Bids and other requested information as clearly and completely as possible.

B. Award

Rule for Award

The Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest total price for all equipment.

Method of Award

Notice of the award will be in the form of an email or letter.

Acquisition Method

Outright purchase.

Single or Multiple Vendors

Single.

Use by Single or Multiple Departments

The Award for this Bid will be for Massasoit Community College only. Massachusetts state higher education institutions have the option to engage the competitively selected vendor for the same equipment but through a separate and independent contract. Massasoit Community College will have no responsibility for other agency agreements or payments.

PART VII BID AWARD

A. Award

The purchase of goods and services that total $50,000 or greater require Massasoit’s Board of Trustees’ approval prior to an award being issued.

B. Award Documents

Massasoit will issue a written purchase order to the successful Vendor on or before the anticipated award date outlined in the bid timeline.

In addition, the awarded Vendor will provide a current W-9 form and a Certificate of Liability Insurance form naming Massasoit as a Certificate Holder and an additionally insured party.

C. Assignment

The successful Vendor cannot assign or subcontract the purchase order, in whole or in part, without the prior consent of Massasoit.

D. Payment

Payments shall be made for goods that have been delivered and accepted by Massasoit. No advance payments can be made to the successful Vendor.

E. Taxes

No charge will be allowed for federal, state, property or municipal sales or excise taxes, from which Massasoit Community College is exempt by law.

The Bid price shall be net and shall not include the amount of any such tax.

Exemption certificates, if required, will be furnished on forms provided by Massasoit Community College.

REQUIRED FORMS

All the required forms must be submitted with Bid materials to be considered a responsive bidder.

1. ATTACHMENT A: VENDOR RESPONSIBILITY QUESTIONNAIRE

2. ATTACHMENT B: CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE WITH STATE TAX

LAWS AND WITH UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION

CONTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS

3. ATTACHMENT C: NON-COLLUSION CERTIFICATION

4. ATTACHMENT D: DEBARMENT CERTIFICATION

5. ATTACHMENT E: PRICING FORM

ATTACHMENT A – VENDOR RESPONSIBILITY QUESTIONNAIRE

Massasoit Community College Fluid Power Training Institute (FPTI) MF102-H-TSE Hydraulic Training System Bid #2026-03

Vendor Contact Information

Vendor Name:

Business Address:

Contact Person:

Phone Number:

Email:

Business Structure and Legal Standing

Business Type (e.g. Individual/Sole Proprietor or Single Member LLC, Limited Liability Company, C Corporation, S Corporation, Partnership):

How long has the company been in business?

Is your company currently in good standing with the state/jurisdiction where it operates?

Has your company been operating in the black for the last three (3) years?

Are there any known legal actions, lawsuits, or unresolved disputes currently pending against your company? (If yes, please provide details)

Experience and Qualifications

What are your company’s core services or products?

Have you provided the same equipment requested to other higher education institutions? (If yes, please provide three (3) higher education references:

Reference #1:

Higher Education Institution:

Contact Person:

Phone Number:

Email:

Date equipment was received:

Reference #2:

Higher Education Institution:

Contact Person:

Phone Number:

Email:

Date equipment was received:

Reference #3:

Higher Education Institution:

Contact Person:

Phone Number:

Email:

Date equipment was received:

Payment Information

Does your company accept purchase orders:

To the best of my knowledge, all information provided in the enclosed Bid is complete and accurate at the time of submission.

Name (Print):

Title:

Authorized Signature:

Date:

ATTACHMENT B – CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE WITH STATE TAX LAWS AND

WITH UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION CONTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS

Massasoit Community College Fluid Power Training Institute (FPTI) MF102-H-TSE Hydraulic Training System

Vendor Name:

Pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 62C, S 49A, and M.G.L. Ch. 151 A, s. 19A, I ________________________________________ authorized signatory for (Name & Title)

______________________________________ whose principal place of business is at (Vendor)

(Address) do hereby certify under the pains and penalties of perjury that _________________________ (Vendor) has filed all state tax returns and paid all taxes required by law and has complied with all state laws pertaining to contributions to the unemployment compensation fund and to payments in lieu of contributions complied with all laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts relating to taxes.

Vendor’s Social Security or Federal I.D. Number: __________________________________

Name (Print):

Title:

Authorized Signature:

Date:

ATTACHMENT C – NON-COLLUSION CERTIFICATION

Fluid Power Training Institute (FPTI) MF102-H-TSE Hydraulic Training System

Vendor Name:

The undersigned certifies under penalties of perjury that this Bid has been made and submitted in good faith and without collusion or fraud with any other person. As used in this certification, the word "person" shall mean any natural person, business, partnership, corporation, union, committee, club, or other organization, entity, or group of individuals.

Name (Print):

Title:

Authorized Signature:

Date:

ATTACHMENT D – DEBARMENT CERTIFICATION

Fluid Power Training Institute (FPTI) MF102-H-TSE Hydraulic Training System

Vendor Name:

The Vendor certifies, to the best of their knowledge and belief, that the company and its principals: are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any federal or state department or agency; have not within a three (3) year period preceding the Contract been convicted of, or had a civil judgment rendered against them from commission of fraud, or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining or attempting to obtain, or performing a public (federal, state or local) transaction or grant under a public transaction; violation of federal or state antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification, or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property; are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a government entity (federal, state or local) with commission of any of the offenses listed above; and have not within a three (3) year period preceding this Contract had one or more public transactions (federal, state or local) terminated for cause or default.

Name (Print):

Title:

Authorized Signature:

Date:

ATTACHMENT E – PRICING FORM

Fluid Power Training Institute (FPTI) MF102-H-TSE Hydraulic Training System

Vendor Name:

Massasoit is a member of the Operational Services Division (OSD), Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium (MHEC) and Educational & Institutional Cooperative Services (E&I), please include any educational discounts when completing the Pricing Form.

The Bid and the pricing contained herein will remain valid and binding for a period of 90 days from the date and time of the Bid opening.

MF102-H-TSE Hydraulic Training System

Requested Optional Diagnostic Accessories:

with integrated load cell and pressure gauge 0-1500 PSI (103 bar).

· Tachometer – digital; laser-guided; contact and non-contact; with storage case.

0-100 PSI (6.9 bar); with test connector.

Requested Curriculum Books

Requested

equipment as far as software updates and access to annual instructor courses

Shipping, Handling and Delivery to Room C216 at the Canton Campus in Canton, MA

Total

Lead time for the requested equipment:

Bidder acknowledges addenda numbered (if applicable): ___________

Name (Print):

Title:

Authorized Signature:

Date:

SUBMISSION CHECKLIST

REQUIRED SUBMISSIONS

_____ BID, ONE (1) ORIGINAL AND THREE (3) HARD COPIES ALONG WITH ONE

(1) ELECTRONIC COPY ON A FLASH DRIVE

_____ ATTACHMENT A – VENDOR RESPONSIBILITY QUESTIONNAIRE,

ONE (1) ORIGINAL

_____ ATTACHMENT B – CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE WITH STATE TAX

LAWS AND WITH UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION

CONTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS, ONE (1) ORIGINAL

_____ ATTACHMENT C – NON-COLLUSION CERTIFICATION, ONE (1) ORIGINAL

_____ ATTACHMENT D – DEBARMENT CERTIFICATION, ONE (1) ORIGINAL

_____ ATTACHMENT E – PRICING FORM, ONE (1) ORIGINAL

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