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SOUTH SHORE REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

476 Webster Street Hanover, Massachusetts 02339-1215 Tel: 781-878-8822 Fax: 781-878-1794

INVITATION TO BID/NOTICE OF SALE

South Shore Regional School District (SSRSD), 476 Webster St., Hanover, Massachusetts, 02339, hereinafter referred to as the Awarding Authority; hereby invites sealed bids for the sale Of One used 2004 Okuma TES-L8 Two Axis Turning Center Serial # C1218 to be sold as is. Bids shall be received at the Office of the Superintendent, South Shore Regional School District, 476 Webster St., Hanover, MA until August 23, 2017 at 1:00 P.M., per the clock in the Main Office, at which time and place the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Bids not submitted on original bid forms shall be deemed non-responsive. Bid submissions must be enclosed in a sealed envelope marked "Bid for Okuma Turning Center.” The Awarding Authority assumes no liability for bids mistakenly opened due to improperly labeled envelopes and will return same to bidder without notice.

Specifications and bid forms may be obtained by contacting the Superintendent’s Office at 1-781-878-8822 x 417.

In the event the building is closed due to uncontrolled events such as but not limited to fire, snow, ice, wind, or building evacuation, the bid opening will be postponed until 1:00 PM on the next day in which the building is opened. Bids will be accepted until that date and time. The South Shore Regional School District reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to accept that bid deemed to be in the best interest of the District.

Bids may be modified or withdrawn by written notice prior to bid opening date. Bid modifications should be submitted in an envelope clearly marked Modification No. __ Bid for Okuma Turning Center.

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

BID PROPOSAL FORM - Bid proposals shall be filled out and signed in longhand by the bidder using the form attached. Proposals offered on a form other than that supplied will not be considered CERTIFICATE OF NON-COLLUSION - Bidders shall submit completed Certificate of Non-Collusion using form attached.

PRE BID TOUR- The Equipment may be inspected at South Shore Vocational Technical High School 476 Webster St., Hanover, Massachusetts, 02339 by appointment only. Please contact the Superintendent’s Office at 781-878-8822 x417. Appointments will be scheduled Monday through Thursday from 2:30-3:30 P.M. or another mutually agreeable time when class is not in session.

QUESTIONS- Questions concerning this Invitation to Bid must be received in writing. Question may also be hand delivered or mailed. Written responses will be mailed or faxed to all bidders on record as having picked up the IFB.

BID DEADLINE- Wednesday August 23, 2017, 1:00 P.M. based on the clock on the wall of the Superintendent’s Conference Room.

BID OPENING- Superintendent’s Office, Wednesday August 23, 2017, 1:00 P.M. based on the clock on the wall of the Superintendent’s Conference Room.

RULE FOR AWARD- The 2004 Okuma TES-L8 Two Axis Turning Center will be awarded to the responsible bidder offering the highest price for the Turning Center described in the invitation for bids. The South Shore Regional School District retains the right to reject any and all bids and to dispose of the Turning Center through a negotiated sale, provided that the negotiated sale price is higher than the highest bid received from a responsive bidder. There is no deposit required to participate. The minimum bid is $10,000 with payment to be made by Treasurer’s Check. The successful bidder must remove the Turning Center no earlier than no later than September 1, 2017. The District will disconnect the Turning Center from any utilities before removal

SOUTH SHORE REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT GENERAL BID FORM:

(SUBSTITUTE FORMS ARE NOT TO BE USED)

TO: South Shore Regional School District 476 Webster Street Hanover, Massachusetts 02339 BID OPENING DATE & TIME: Wednesday August 23, 2017 1PM in School Superintendent’s Office

BID FORM

(To enter bid for this equipment, return one signed copy) Base bid for Okuma TES L-8 Two Axis Turning Center $_______________

BIDDER: __________________________________________

(Name of Company)

SIGNED BY: ________________________________________

PRINT NAME: ______________________________________

TITLE: ____________________________________________

ADDRESS: _________________________________________

TEL/FAX# __________________________________________

DATE: ______________________

CERTIFICATE OF NON-COLLUSION

(To Be Completed By Provider)

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.

Type or Print Name of Person Signing Bid/Proposal Signature of Person Signing Bid/Proposal Nature of Business