Robotic Cert Package Bid.docx

INVITATION FOR BID

IFB #RCP2018

FANUC HS Special Robotics Certification Package, or Approved Equal

April 5, 2018

BIDS DUE:

April 27, 2018 10:00 AM Late Proposals Will Be Rejected

DELIVER COMPLETED SUBMISSIONS TO:

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School 100 Hemlock Road Wakefield, MA 01880 Attn.: Jay Picone jpicone@northeastmetrotech.com

IFB#RCP2018

COVER SHEET

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to omit any item or items called for, or to accept the bids(s) deemed in the best interest of the School. One Original and One (1) copy of the bids must be submitted on or before 10:00 AM on April 27, 2018 to:

James T Picone, Director of Finance Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School Business Office 100 Hemlock Road Wakefield, Massachusetts 01880

The envelope containing the Bid and required information must be sealed and marked with Proposer’s name, title of proposal, IFB number, and date of opening. The Proposer must sign all required signature pages in order for the proposal to be considered.

The Proposer acknowledges receipt of the following ADDENDA #

BUSINESS/INDIVIDUAL NAME_______________________________________________________

ADDRESS __________________________________________________________

CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE __________________________________________________________

TELEPHONE __________________________________________________________

EMAIL __________________________________________________________

INDIVIDUAL/AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE ______________________________________

AUTHORIZED OFFICER NAME (print) ______________________________________

DATE ______________________________________

By signing above, the authorized officer is certifying that a complete examination of all bid/rfp documents has been made and that the goods/services will be delivered within the time specified and at the prices stated.

All bidders must sign and submit with their bid the attached Certificate of Good Faith and Tax Attestation Form. Failure to do so will result in the bid being unresponsive and rejected.

If bidder/proposer is a co-partnership, all partners must execute both copies of the bid/proposal, unless one partner has been authorized to sign for the co-partnership, in which case evidence of such authority shall be submitted.

If bidder/proposer is a corporation, the authorized agent shall execute both copies of the bid/proposal. Evidence of authority to sign must be submitted.

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School reserves the right to reject any or all bids/proposals and waive any informality deemed to be in the best interests of the school.

INVITATION TO BID

Sealed bids for furnishing the following will be received at the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School Business Office; 100 Hemlock Rd., Wakefield, Massachusetts 01880 until the time specified below at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read. The time received will be stamped on each bid and for a consistency of time, the time stamp clock in the Purchasing Office will be the determining time.

ITEM BID OPENING

IFB#RCP2018

FANUC HS Robotic Certification Package April 27, 2018 at 10:00 AM

Bid Documents and bid forms may be obtained at the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School Business Office 100 Hemlock Rd., Wakefield, Massachusetts 01880, or by emailing Deanna Yannios at dyannios@northeastmetrotech.com.

NO SECURITY REQUIRED ON THIS BID.

No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of thirty (30) days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays after the date set for the opening thereof.

The bidding and award of this contract will be under the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 30B.

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School is an affirmative action/equal opportunity purchaser. The school reserves the right to accept or reject, in whole or in part, any or all bids or take whatever, other action may be deemed necessary to be in the best interest of the school.

James T Picone Director of Finance Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School

ADV: Wakefield Item – April 9, 2018 Commbuys – April 5, 2018

PART 1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 PROCUREMENT DESCRIPTION

The Northeast Metro Tech is issuing this Invitation for Bids to bid for One (1) FANUC HS Special Robotics Certification Package. Delivery must be F.O.B. Northeast Metro Tech, Wakefield MA.

1.2 APPLICABLE LAW

This procurement will be conducted pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B, Section 5.

1.3 APPROVAL

Any contract that may result from the procurement shall be subject to the approval of the School Committee.

1.4 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE

All requirements, specifications, terms, conditions and addenda issued and as described in this Invitation for Bids shall be incorporated by reference into any contract that may result.

1.5 TIME FOR AWARD

Any contract that may result from the procurement shall be awarded within thirty (30) days after the bid opening. The time for award may be extended for up to 45 days by agreement between the Northeast Metro Tech(s) and apparent low bidder.

1.6 RIGHT TO CANCEL/REJECT

The Northeast Metro Tech reserves the right to cancel this Invitation for Bids or reject in whole or in part any and all bids if the Northeast Metro Tech determines that cancellation or rejection serves the best interests of the Northeast Metro Tech.

1.7 TAXATION

Purchases made by Northeast Metro Tech are exempt from the payment of Federal excise tax and the payment of Commonwealth of Massachusetts sales tax and any such taxes must not be included in the bid pricing.

Copies of the Northeast Metro Tech’s tax exempt paperwork shall be available upon request of the selected contractor.

1.8 OBTAINING THE INVITATION FOR BIDS

The Invitation for Bids shall be available beginning, April 4, 2018.

The Invitation for Bids and related documents shall be available upon request by contacting Deanna Yannios at dyannios@northeastmetrotech.com.

Hardcopies of the Invitation for Bids and related documents may be obtained at the Northeast Metro Tech Business Office, 100 Hemlock Rd Wakefield, MA 01880 between the hours of 8:30 AM-4:30 PM on Monday-Friday.

PART 2. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

2.1 REQUIREMENTS AND SUBMISSIONS

Below please find a description of the requirements and submissions that must be included as part of a bid. Bids must be sealed and marked as noted.

2.1.1 BID PRICING FORM

Every bid must include a completed ‘Bid Pricing Form’. See attached. All material, equipment and labor is FOB - DESTINATION.

2.1.2 NON-COLLUSION

Every bid must include a certification of good faith with signature, certifying that the bid was made in good faith and without collusion or fraud. See ‘Non-Collusion & Tax Compliance Form’ attached.

2.1.3 TAX COMPLIANCE

Every bid must include a written certification, with signature, that the bidder has complied with all state laws relating to taxes, reporting of employees and contractors, and child support. See ‘Non-Collusion & Tax Compliance Form’ attached.

2.1.4 CORPORATE BIDDER & SIGNATURES FORM

If the bid is being submitted by a corporation, the bid must include a certification, with signature, that the individual submitting the bid has been authorized to bind the corporation. See ‘Certificate of Corporate Authority’ attached. If submitting the bid as either an individual or co-partnership, the Signatures Form, with signature, must be submitted. See “Signatures Form” attached.

2.1.5 REFERENCE FORM

Every bid must include at least three (3) references from where bidder has provided a similar supply/service. See ‘Reference Form’ attached.

2.2 BID DELIVERY

Below please find a description of the manner in which sealed bids must be submitted.

2.2.1 DUE DATE AND TIME

Bids shall be received by the Northeast Metro Tech Business Office on or before April 27, 2018 at 10:00 AM.

Any bid received after that time shall be rejected as non-responsive. For a matter of uniformity regarding time, the Time Stamp Clock in the Office of the Purchasing Agent will be the official determining time. Bids submitted via email or facsimile will not be accepted.

2.2.2 ADDRESS

Sealed bids shall be delivered to the Northeast Metro Tech Business Office, 100 Hemlock Rd Wakefield, MA 01880.

2.2.3 HOURS OF OPERATION

Bids must be delivered during the normal hours of operation of Northeast Metro Tech: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Monday through Friday.

2.2.4 COPIES

Bidders must submit one (1) original and one (1) copy of the bid.

2.2.5 LABELING

The outside of the envelope containing the sealed bid must be labeled with 1) the bid number 2) the bid opening date and time 3) the name of the bidder and 4) the title of the bid.

2.3 SIGNATURES

A bid must be signed as follows: 1) if the bidder is an individual, by her/him personally; 2) if the bidder is a partnership, by the name of the partnership, followed by the signature of each general partner; and 3) if the bidder is a corporation, by the authorized officer, whose signature must be attested to by the clerk/secretary of the corporation, and with the corporate seal affixed (See attached “Signatures Form” and “Corporate Vote Form”).

2.4 QUESTIONS, CHANGES, MODIFICATIONS AND WITHDRAWALS

2.4.1 QUESTIONS/REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATION

Questions concerning this Invitation for Bid must be submitted in writing to: James T Picone at jpicone@northeastmetrotech.com at least five (5) days prior to the bid opening date. Written responses will be mailed to all bidders on record as having picked up the Invitation for Bids.

2.4.2 CHANGES

If any changes are made to this Invitation for Bid, addenda will be issued. Addenda will be posted in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, on the website and e-mailed to all bidders on record as having picked up the Invitation for Bid.

2.4.3 MODIFICATIONS AND WITHDRAWALS

A bidder may correct, modify, or withdraw a bid by written notice received by the Northeast Metro Tech prior to the time and date set for bid opening.

Modifications must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly labeled "Modification No.__" to the address listed in part one of this section. Each modification must be numbered in sequence, and must reference the Invitation for Bids.

After the bid opening a bidder may not change any provision of the bid in a manner prejudicial to the interests of the Northeast Metro Tech or fair competition. Minor informalities will be waived or the bidder will be allowed to correct them. If a mistake and the intended bid are clearly evident on the face of the bid document, the mistake will be corrected to reflect the intended correct bid, and the bidder will be notified in writing; the bidder may not withdraw the bid. A bidder may withdraw a bid if a mistake is clearly evident on the face of the bid document, but the intended correct bid is not similarly evident.

2.5 UNFORESEEN OFFICE CLOSURES

If, at the time of the scheduled bid opening, the Northeast Metro Tech Business Office is closed due to uncontrolled events such as fire, snow, ice, wind, or building evacuation, the bid opening will be postponed until the next normal business day and at the same scheduled time as the original deadline. Bids will be accepted until that date and time.

2.6 BID OPENING PROCEDURE

At the time and place fixed for opening of bids, the Northeast Metro Tech will cause to be opened and publicly read aloud every bid received within the time set for receiving bids, irrespective of any irregularities therein. Bidders and other persons properly interested may be present, in person or by representative.

PART 3. EVALUATION & SELECTION

3.1 RULE FOR AWARD

This bid will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest net price, including selected options, with a reasonable delivery date that is not substantially delayed in comparison with other bids. Decision to award the selected options will be made if it is in the Northeast Metro Tech’s best interest to do so. The Northeast Metro Tech reserves the right to award any and/or all of the options listed.

*Please note: Deviation from specifications may disqualify the bid.

In the event of a tie of two vendors, the vendors will be invited to the procurement office for a coin toss to break the tie. In the event of a tie of more than two vendors, the vendors will be invited to the procurement office for a random drawing to break the tie.

PART 4. TERMS & CONDITIONS

4.1 TERM OF CONTRACT

Not Applicable.

4.2 ASSIGNMENTS AND SUBCONTRACTING

The selected contractor(s) shall not assign, sell, subcontract or otherwise transfer any interest in this contract without the prior written consent of the Northeast Metro Tech.

4.3 PAYMENT

The Northeast Metro Tech shall make every effort to furnish payment within thirty (30) days of receipt of a reasonably detailed invoice. Any invoice received must reference the contract or IFB number.

4.4 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

No Applicable

4.5 INDEMNIFICATION

The Contractor shall indemnify, defend and save harmless Northeast Metro Tech, Northeast Metro Tech’s officers, attorneys, agents and employees, from and against any and all damages, liabilities, actions, suits, proceedings, claims, demands, losses, costs, expenses, recoveries and judgments of every nature and description (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) that may arise in whole or in part out of or in connection with the work being performed or to be performed, or out of any act or omission by the Contractor, its employees, agents, subcontractors, material men, and anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, regardless of whether or not it is caused in part by any party indemnified hereunder. The duty to defend shall immediately accrue and be owing upon the utterance of such a claim by any person or entity regardless of merit and shall not be dependent upon a finding of negligence or any other finding of fact and trial. The duty to defend shall be absolute and will include and shall not be defeated or in any way undermined by the utterance of claims not covered by this Agreement. The Contractor further agrees to reimburse the Northeast Metro Tech for damage to its property caused by the Contractor, its employees, agents, subcontractors or material men, and anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, including damages caused by his, its or their use of faulty, defective, or unsuitable material or equipment, unless the damage is caused by the Northeast Metro Tech’s gross negligence or willful misconduct. The existence of insurance shall in no way limit the scope of the Contractor’s indemnification under this contract. The duty to defend shall immediately accrue and the owing upon the utterance of such a claim by any person or entity regardless of merit and shall not be dependent upon a finding of negligence or any other findings of fact at trial. The duty to defend shall be absolute and will include and shall not be defeated or in any way undermined by the utterance of claims not covered by this Contract.

4.6 FEDERAL AND STATE LAW

The selected contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws and ordinances.

Northeast Metro Tech

BID #RCP2018

One (1) FANUC HS Special Robotics Certification Package, or Approved Equal

SPECIFICATIONS:

Any reference as to a specific type or manufacturer in these specifications is for identification purposes only. Equivalent products will be considered. In the event demonstrations or specifications on equivalent products are required, it will be at the vendor’s expense. The Northeast Metro Tech will have the sole discretion on whether or not a product is considered an equivalent.

The Northeast Metro Tech is soliciting bids for One (1) FANUC HS Special Robotics Certification Package, or Approved Equal.

It is the intent of these specifications to describe, meet or exceed the following minimal requirements. The unit bid must be a new 2018, or current production model.

The brand names and/or models mentioned herein are to designate the minimum quality and capability of the equipment; and not the intention to limit any make or model that is equal to the specifications. In cases where the bidder cannot fully comply with the following specifications, any and all exceptions are to be noted below.

Designs differing from the requested bid specifications will not be cause for rejection if they are deemed to be equivalent by Northeast Metro Tech. The Northeast Metro Tech reserves the right to reject any bid that is not in their best interest. Bidders must provide detailed description or brochure of the items bid.

Bidders bidding on items other than specified are requested to submit a complete technical description of items on which they are bidding.

Any deviations in the specifications on this bid shall be indicated by the vendor.

The unit bid must come with a full factory warranty. Manufacturer’s warranty shall be a minimum of 12 months with no charge for travel, parts, or labor.

The School reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informality in the bids, to accept in whole or in part such bid or bids as may be deemed in the best interest of the Northeast Metro Tech.

Specification sheets must be returned with the bid submissions

Bid Specifications for FANUC HS Special Robotic Certification Package, or approved equal Shall include the following:

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

LR Mate 200iD/4S Robot with R-30iB Mate Controller or approved equal A – Six Axis Mechanical Robot: Electro-Servo driven LR Mate robot ideally suited for material handling, assembly, machine tending and dispensing operations.

B – R-30iB Mate Controller: State of the art ergonomically designed controller is compact, efficient and easy to use B– LR HandlingTool Software-CERT configuration: HandlingTool software for the LRMate 200iD/4S simplifies the setup, programming and operation of the LRMate 200iD/4S. This software is ideally suited for material handling, material removal and assembly applications (includes: DCS, Collision Guard & 4D graphics, Ethernet I/P) DCS Pos/Speed Check Software: Dual Check Safety (DCS) position and speed check software option provides safety rated speed and position monitoring without additional hardware or external switches or relays.

Collision Guard: Minimizes the damage caused to the tooling, part and the robot arm in the event of a collision with an external object 4D Graphics: Provides a user-friendly method of interacting with the robot. 4D Graphics allows the robot and any peripheral equipment to be displayed on the iPendant in desktop style 3D graphics C – MH iPendant with Touch Screen - R-30iB Mate: Every R-30iB CERT controller includes a standard Material Handling Touch Screen iPendant with a color screen that allows users to jog and program the robot. Each pendant is ergonomically designed with a multi-window display, multiple program editing capabilities, integrated help and diagnostics and a user-customizable interface.

FANUC MH3 – FENCELESS - Collaborative Education Training Cart or approved equal DCS / AB SafeZone Scanner - Collaborative Open CERT cart 180+ Degree Work Envelope Enhanced Gripper with embedded Laser Pointer Allen Bradley - SafeZone Safety Laser Scanner Allen Bradley – Adjustable Safety Stack Light

4.6 Gal. Ultra Quiet Air Compressor

Large easy rolling lockable (All Direction) casters HandlingTool Operations and Programming – Shapes Package w/Standard Pneumatic gripper

Instructor MH CERT Training Program & Software Package, or approved equal (free annual instructor software subscription renewal when certification is completed – Instructor given 1 year to complete program)

– MH Certification & MH CERT Training Program

– ROBOGUIDE Simulation Software (Laptop not included) K– MH eLearn Web Courses School MH Software Package (12-month subscription per student, laptop not included) **After 12 months, Renewals available for purchase to schools with a certified instructor

– Qty (25) ROBOGUIDE Simulation Software Licenses

– Qty (25) MH eLearn Web Courses Set of the following Instructor Manuals

(1) CERTBRO - Basic Robot Operations MATGGROOP1114CE

(1) FANUC HandlingTool Operations & Programming -

MATAGHAND0213CE

- (1) FANUC HandlingPRO (ROBOGUIDE Simulation) -

MATOGHPR21109CE

M-1iA/0.5A Robot with R-30iB Mate Controller or approved equal M-1iA/0.5A Four Axis Mechanical Robot R-30iB Mate Controller LR Handling Tool Software MH iPendant w/o Touch Screen – R-30iB Mate Tabletop Training Safety Enclosure Educational Tooling Package 120VAC Transformer Air Compressor

Product Details:

FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4S (Short-Arm) Six Axis Mechanical Unit (4 kg maximum payload, 0.550m reach, 6 brakes), or approved equal with:

FANUC R-30iB Mate Controller, or approved equal, with:

FANUC MH3 – FENCELESS - Collaborative Education Training Cart or approved equal DCS / AB SafeZone Scanner - Collaborative Open CERT cart 180+ Degree Work Envelope

· Enhanced Gripper with embedded Laser Pointer

· Allen Bradley - SafeZone Safety Laser Scanner

· Allen Bradley – Adjustable Safety Stack Light

· 4.6 Gal. Ultra Quiet Air Compressor

· Large easy rolling lockable (All Direction) casters

· Fits through standard doorway

· RIA/ISO10218 Compliant

· DCS speed checking zones (slow speed125mm/sec and zero speed) are OSSD safely rated inputs from the scanner

· Standard Gripper fingers with embedded laser pointer for Shape outlines and other products

· Optional: Multi End of Arm Tooling with suction cups

· Optional: Integrated Robot mounted 2DiRVision Camera

· Optional: 2DiRVision light kit

Product Documentation CD with:

· LR Handling Tool Setup and Operations

· LR Mate 200iD/4S Mechanical Unit Operators Manual

· R-30iB Mate Controller Connection and Maintenance FANUC M-1iA/0.5A Four Axis Mechanical Unit (0.5 kg maximum payload, 0.280m diameter x 0.100m vertical motion range). Or approved equal with:

- Parallel-Link, Delta style robot

R-30iB Mate Controller, or approved equal, with:

Product Documentation CD with:

· LR Handling Tool Setup and Operations

· M-1iA/0.5A Mechanical Unit Operators Manual

· R-30iB Mate Controller Connection and Maintenance

MH CERT Program Details:

The MH Certified Education Robot Training (CERT) program is a certification available to qualified high schools, community colleges, and universities. The program certifies instructors at educational institutions to train their students to program FANUC robots.

MH eLearn (Web) Training Courses Details:

The eLearn courses are self-paced learning tool that allows users to access information and move through material based on a person’s specific interest or need. The course content and structure is based on an assessment of concepts and skills taught at the FANUC Robotics training facility.

Specifications for options iRVision 2D Guidance Hardware & Software with carry mounted camera

Robotic vision provides the intelligence required for successful dynamic manufacturing processes and robust robotic applications. FANUC is committed to providing reliable and cost effective robotic vision solutions. FANUC’s iRVision is the first on-board robotic vision system, making all R-30iB robots “Vision Ready.” This makes for easy installation and calibration of the iRVision 2D Guidance Hardware and software. FANUC’s Integrated Robot Vision is exclusive to industry. Simply connect a cable and camera, and you’re ready to take advantage of the power of integrated vision.

iRVision’s unique advantages include:

• Vision process executed from the main robot CPU eliminates costly additional hardware and communication delays

• View Images and track production directly from the color Teach Pendant

• Robust set of vision algorithms with unique capabilities to emphasize critical features and dynamically mask areas to ignore

• Handles real-world lighting variations with automatic exposure adjustment

• Fully-integrated robot command set for the lowest possible integration costs

• No PCs or additional processing hardware for the highest possible reliability Includes carried mounted camera on robot arm

FANUC Battery Package for Project Based Learning, or approved equal, includes:

· Gripper Fingers for LR Mate Robot

· “AA” Battery Magazine

· Loading Tray for vertical, horizontal and diagonal loading and unloading operations

· (1) Textbook: Basic iR Vision with error proofing

· (1) Textbook : Basic iR Vision 2D

· Requires iRVision 2D Guidance Hardware & Software & instructor iR Vision 2D certification training

Standalone LR200iD/7H – 5 axis LR Mate robot with gripper and transformer, or approved equal

FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7H Five Axis Mechanical Unit (7 kg maximum payload, 717 mm reach, 5 brakes), or approved equal with:

FANUC R-30iB Mate Controller, or approved equal, with:

CERTIFICATION OF GOOD FAITH & NON-COLLUSION

The undersigned certifies under pains and 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.

CERTIFICATE OF STATE TAX COMPLIANCE

Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 62C, §49A, I certify under the penalties of perjury that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, I am in compliance with all laws of the Commonwealth relating to taxes, reporting of employees and contractors, and withholding and remitting child support.

Signature of authorized individual submitting bid/proposal

Printed Name

Name of Business (if applicable)

Social Security or Federal Tax Identification Number

SIGNATURES

(IF AN INDIVIDUAL)

Date , 20_____

Signature of Bidder (SEAL) (Owner and Proprietor)

Business Name D/B/A

Business Address

(IF A CO-PARTNERSHIP)

Date ,20______

Firm Name (SEAL)

By (SEAL)

Business Address

Names and Addresses of all

Members of Firm

(IF A CORPORATION)

Date , 20______

Corporate Name

By President or Authorized Agent*

Business Address

*Statement of authorization, duly signed by proper authority, to be attached hereto.

CORPORATE VOTE

At a duly authorized meeting of the Board of Directors of ______________________________ _______________________________ held on ________________________ at which all the Directors were present or waived notice, it was voted that ______________________________, __________________________ of this company, be and he/she hereby is authorized to execute contracts and bonds in the name and behalf of said company, and affix its Corporate Seal thereto, and such execution of any contract or obligation in this company’s name on its behalf by ___________________________________, shall be binding upon this company.

A TRUE COPY ATTEST:

Clerk, Date of this Contract

I hereby certify that I am the Clerk of ____________________________________, that _________________________________ is duly elected ________________________ of said company, and the above vote has not been amended or rescinded and remains in full force and effect as of the date of this contract.

Clerk Corporate Seal

SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME THIS _________ DAY OF _______________,

Notary Public

If a corporation, complete above or attach to each signed copy of the bid/written request/quotation, a notarized copy of vote of corporation authorizing the signatory to sign this bid/written request/quotation form. If attesting clerk is the same person as the individual executing this contract, have signature notarized above.