Request for Bid

Electrical Motors and DC Generators Learning Systems

Bid #2026-06

ISSUED:

Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST

BID RESPONSES DUE BY:

Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST

MAIL or DELIVER TO:

Robert Norcott, Director of Administrative Services Massasoit Community College One Massasoit Blvd.

Brockton, MA 02302

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART II REQUESTED EQUIPMENT 3

PART V BID SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS 7

E. Taxes 9

REQUIRED FORMS 10

ATTACHMENT A VENDOR RESPONSIBILITY QUESTIONNAIRE 11

ATTACHMENT B CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE WITH STATE TAX LAWS

AND WITH UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION

REQUIREMENTS 14

ATTACHMENT C NON-COLLUSION CERTIFICATION 15

ATTACHMENT D DEBARMENT CERTIFICATION 16

ATTACHMENT E PRICING FORM 17

MASSASOIT COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Electrical Motors and DC Generators Learning Systems

PART I INTRODUCTION

A. Invitation

Massasoit Community College (Massasoit), an agency of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, invites bids from qualified vendors to provide one (1) Basic Electrical Motors Learning System, and one (1) DC Generators Learning System, designed to provide hands-on experience with industrial motors and power generation, as well as specialized technical training equipment for its Heavy Truck and Equipment Technology program. All equipment bid on shall be of current production and of the latest design and construction and must be delivered on site by June 1, 2026.

If you are unable to furnish the equipment meeting the listed specifications 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 of the classroom. For more information, visit www.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 or specifications of the Bid, 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, March 20, 2026, at 5:00 pm EST to allow Massasoit sufficient time to respond to the questions.)

Friday, March 20, 2026, at 5:00 pm EST

PART II REQUESTED EQUIPMENT

Massasoit seeks electric motors and DC generators learning systems that provide learners with hands-on electrical simulation training that provides real world experience in industrial, commercial, and residential applications.

Of particular importance, the requested equipment must be capable of supporting learning objectives developed that include: (1) introduction to electric motors; (2) electric motor safety; (3) DC series operation; (4) reversing a DC series motor; (5) self-excited and separately-excited DC shunt motor operation; (6) DC compound motor operation; (7) motor speed measurement; (8) motor torque and speed calculations; (9) motor torque measurement; (10) motor power and efficiency; (11) DC motor performance testing and analysis; (12) characteristics of alternating current; (13) split-phase motor characteristics and operation; (14) power in AC circuits; (15) power factor; (16) capacitor-start motor characteristics and operation; (17) bleeder resistor application; (18) permanent capacitor characteristics and operation; (19) two-capacitor motor characteristics and operation; (20) three-phase induction motor operation, characteristics, configurations, and reversal; (21) introduction to DC generators; and (22) DC series, shunt, and compound generators.

Specifications:

A. Basic Electrical Motors Learning System

1. A dedicated motors workstation with a dual motor mounting platform and a Prony Brake unit.

2. Must include an AC 3-phase Induction Motor, a DC Motor/Generator, an AC Single Phase Multi-purpose Motor (supporting Capacitor start, Capacitor Run, and Permanent Capacitor), and a Split-Phase AC Motor.

3. Digital module capable of measuring AC volts, DC volts, and DC current.

4. A dedicated Photo Tachometer and a sheathed banana lead set.

5. System must be compatible with 208V/60Hz/3 ph or 120V/60Hz/3 ph electrical service.

B. DC Generators Learning System

1. One (1) Resistive Load Unit and one (1) Inductive Load Unit.

2. A dedicated sheathed banana lead set for DC generator configurations.

3. Must be fully compatible with the Basic Electrical Motors Learning System described above in section A.

C. Instructional Materials and Support

1. Interactive, PC-based student multimedia curriculum.

2. Instructor guides, resource print CDs, and installation guides.

3. Vendor must include professional installation and a one-day instructor orientation covering both equipment operation and the multimedia curriculum.

Warranty

Manufacturer warrantee for products against defects in parts for a period of one (1) year from date of delivery.

Delivery and Installation

Vendors shall include any delivery and installation services as part of their bids. All equipment must be delivered on site by June 1, 2026.

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 any information or instructions are not understood.

a. Questions must be submitted by email to Robert Norcott, Director of Administrative Services at rnorcott@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, and/or timely email transmission and receipt.

2. Questions and Responses: Responses to all questions will be compiled in writing and posted on COMMBUYS at https://www.commbuys.com. It is the responsibility of all interested parties to visit the website to obtain a copy of the responses to questions. Only those responses issued in writing on the COMMBUYS 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. All addenda released regarding the Bid will also be posted on COMMBUYS at 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 Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 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 by 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 circumstance(s), the scheduled opening will be postponed until Monday, April 13, 2026, at 2:00 pm EST. Bids will be accepted until that date and time.

2. Delivery Instructions: One (1) original 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:

Electrical Motors and DC Generators Learning Systems Bid #2026-06 – DO NOT OPEN and mailed or delivered to:

Robert Norcott, 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 Robert Norcott, Director of Administrative Services at rnorcott@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(s), 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 Massachusetts prevailing wages, 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 schedule interviews and/or 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 and/or 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 Electrical Motors and DC Generators Learning Systems Bid #2026-06

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 Electrical Motors and DC Generators Learning Systems

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

Electrical Motors and DC Generators Learning Systems

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

Electrical Motors and DC Generators Learning Systems

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

Electrical Motors and DC Generators Learning Systems

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.

Total Cost

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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