Acer lathes and acer milling machines

The State Fiscal Accountability Authority on behalf of Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College in Orangeburg, South Carolina is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the manufacturing, installation, and delivery of six Acer Dynamic "17S" Series Large Bore Engine Lathes and six Acer Vertical Milling Machines Model E-mill 3VS II. The required products must be new, with a delivery timeframe of 120 days after receipt of the purchase order. The bid submission deadline is August 20, 2024 at 11:00 AM EST, with the award to be posted on August 30, 2024. The solicitation provides detailed specifications for the required machinery, including standard features and accessories. Pricing must include freight, rigging charges, and standard support services such as on-site response, repair timeframes, software updates, and end-user training.

Preferences will be given to South Carolina or U.S. end-products, as well as in-state vendors. The contract award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and the available budget range is not provided. The solicitation does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, including disadvantaged enterprises.