Plasma Cutting System - RFP - 2021.pdf

ROGERS CITY AREA

SCHOOLS

REQUEST FOR

BID

CNC Plasma Cutting System

10.18.2021

REQ UES T FO R BID

G ENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Rogers City Area Schools is seeking a proposal for the purchase of one CNC Plasma Cutting System as set forth in the attached documentation. Award of bid will be based on “best value” considering price, location, conformance to specifications, past performance, and ability to deliver the products and services.

Each vendor must complete the pricing as requested and attach a complete system description with manufacturer part numbers. Rogers City Area Schools are exempt from all federal and state sales taxes. This award will be valid for a period of 120 days. Any questions concerning this bid shall be directed to Nicholas Hein, Superintendent at (989) 734-9100.

1) Bid prices shall include all delivery, to building including disposal of shipping and packing materials.

2) Shipment must be coordinated with Nicholas Hein, Superintendent. All shipments will be made to Rogers City High School. FOB. Delivery of the CNC Plasma Cutting System will be completed as soon as possible.

3) Rogers City Area Schools reserves the right to accept or reject any or all items in the bid; to accept or reject any or all bids; to waive any informalities therein;

or for reasons of establishing uniformity or that serve the best interest of the District, to award the contract to other than the low bidder(s).

4) All proposals must be submitted on the attached "BID PROPOSAL FORM". The proposal must be the original and signed by an individual authorized to bind the vendor to be valid. Proposals must be received by October 27, 2021 at 3:00 PM or they will not be considered.

5) Two (2) signed copies of the written proposal must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Proposal: CNC Plasma Cutting System”. All proposals must be mailed or hand- delivered to Vicki Paull, Administrative Assistant, Rogers City Area Schools, 1033 W. Huron Avenue, Suite B Rogers City, Michigan 49779. Bids will be publicly opened and read at 3:00 PM on October 27, 2021, in Central Office located at above address. No oral, telephonic, email or facsimile proposals will be considered. No late proposals will be accepted.

6) The item proposed must be new, not reconditioned.

7) Any maintenance costs and any other potentially hidden costs shall be identified as part of the proposal

BID REQUIREMENTS

1) Single Source Manufacture. This must include plasma power source, cutting table, CNC motion controller, CNC software and all products must be supported by a single manufacturer.

2) Bidders that provide long term maintenance service; and are able to respond within 24 hours of issue, will be given preference.

3) The bid must include warranty information specifications.

SYSTEM: Torchmate 4800 with two tool capacity (4’x8’) CNC Plasma Cutting System

DIMENTIONS: 74” x 114” x 63”, weight approximately 1,252 lbs. Fully fabricated steel construction.

POWER

SUPPLY:

Flexcut 80 Amp, 3/4” Pierce

SPECIFICATIONS: Visual Machine Designer, Magnetic Break Away Height Control with Ohmic Sensing (Laser Point)

ACCESSORIES: Lincoln Electric PlateGuard™ Water Table Additive, Consumable Starter Kit, Lincoln FlexCut 80 Plasma Cutter

SOFTWARE

OPTION:

TMCAD Education: Unlimited Student Licenses plus design and art upgrades.

TRAINING OPTION: Torchmate Academy, 4000 Series Learning Portal

BID PROPOSAL FORM

The undersigned certifies that the bid contained herein meets or exceeds specifications.

Prices bid will remain firm for one 120 days from the date of opening.

There is no direct or indirect business relationship between this firm and any of its employees, with any member of the Rogers City Area Schools Board of Education or any school district employee in a position of influence and there is no conflict of interest (Board Policy 8250).

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