Shear RFP 9-25-18.doc

Calhoun Intermediate School District Calhoun Area Career Center

Request for Proposal – ½” Hydraulic Sheer (9/25/2018) Submission of Bid

Bids shall be submitted in accordance with Instructions to Bidders. Sealed bids clearly labeled 2018 ½ inch Hydraulic Shear will be received by Calhoun Intermediate School District (CISD) until October 10, 2018 at 3:00 pm, at which time all bids will be publicly opened and read. Deliver Bids to the attention of Steve Yurisich, Principal, Calhoun Area Career Center, 475 E. Roosevelt Ave, Battle Creek MI 49017. Bids received after this time will not be accepted.

Your bid will be considered firm for 60 days from the bid opening date.

All questions should be directed to (Steve Yurisich, 269-234-3484 or yurisics@calhounisd.org ). Do Not Email Bids Right to Reject Bid

Calhoun Intermediate School District reserves the right to waive irregularities and to accept and/or reject any or all Bids.

Award

It is the intent of Calhoun Intermediate School District to award the Bid by 18 October 2018.

All equipment is to be installed, operational, and on site personnel trained within 1 week of final installation checks.

Submission of a bid will be construed as a conclusive presumption that the bidder is thoroughly familiar with the Instructions to Bidders, that bidder understands and agrees to abide by each, and all of the stipulations and requirements contained therein.

The following criterion shall be considered in making an award:

(a) Cost of equipment – total (to include delivery, set up and any other associated costs for initial set up and operational checkout of the equipment).

(b) Conformity to listed specifications.

(c) Lead time for delivery of the machine.

(d) Type and length of service and warranty provided.

(e) Inclusion of training provided to staff for safe operations and preventative maintenance actions and schedule.

Instructions to Bidders

1. Bidder must clearly state in the bid any exceptions to the enclosed specifications. The listing of exceptions, if any, is mandatory. Any exceptions found in review not listed, could be a basis for rejection of the bid. In addition to providing the brand name, bidder must include the model number and manufacturer’s number.

2. Bidders must clearly indicate extent of warranties, anticipated response time and ability to provide parts and services for the equipment on which they are bidding.

3. The equipment is to be furnished in accordance with the specifications and deliveries are to be made only upon purchase order issued by Calhoun Intermediate School District. The machine is to be delivered to the Calhoun Area Career Center at the location, and in the time frame determined by the building administrators.

4. It is understood that the Calhoun Intermediate School District is a governmental unit, and as such, is exempt from the payment of all State and Federal Taxes applying to the products specified in this document. Therefore, the prices quoted by the Bidder should not include any allocation for taxes.

5. The following items must be included in your bid price:

(a) The machine offered including brand name, model number and market introduction date.

(b) Delivery of the machine.

(c) Instructions and in-services to school building personnel concerning operation of equipment on a mutually acceptable date as agreed to between the building administrator and Bidder.

(d) Payments Terms 6.

The attached bid proposal sheet must be completed and enclosed as part of the bid proposal.

Equipment Specifications Capacity (mild steel):

1/2 thick Capacity (stainless steel):

1/4 thick Cutting length:

72 inches minimum Squaring arms (range):

48 inches minimum

Front gauge/support arms:

48 inches minimum Back gauge required Light Beam Gauge (Shadow Line)

Hour Meter

Stroke Counter

Automatic Lubrication

Oil Cooler

Bolt & Shim kit for leveling

Safety guards

Extra Foot Pedal

Ball Transfers

208-v power

Fluids required for startup

20 hp motor minimum

Installation and Site Preparation

The installation will require the old shear to be moved and positioned for pick up (vendor not responsible for removal from facility property). Rigger to locate, prepare and install the machine in place. Electrical work will be done by a CISD selected electrical contractor.

Maintenance

In addition to the supply of the equipment, the successful vendor will be required to perform all maintenance and repairs necessary to maintain the equipment inside the warranty period.

Qualified maintenance personnel shall perform equipment maintenance and repairs during regular school hours office hours unless other arrangements are made with building administration.

BID PROPOSAL SHEET

Calhoun Intermediate School District REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL – ½ inch Hydraulic Shear

NAME OF BIDDER:________________________________________________

ADDRESS:________________________________________________________

PHONE:__________________________________________________________

FAX:_____________________________________________________________

CONTACT NAME:________________________________________________

Total Cost of Shear (includes shipping and rigging):

Total PAYMENT: ________________

I AGREE TO ABIDE BY ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN MY BID PROPOSAL.

Authorized Signature

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