Axiom auto route CNC

The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) Purchasing Branch issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation for procuring one Axiom AutoRoute 48" x 48" Servo CNC machine for the Vocational Education Department at Trenton Correctional Institution. The specialized equipment features a 2.2KW electro spindle capable of speeds up to 24,000 RPM, precision linear guideways, ball screws, and a RichAuto B58 Industrial 4-Axis CNC controller with USB connectivity. Key technical specifications include a rapid feed rate of 320 IPM and positional accuracy of +/-0.00197 inches. The comprehensive package includes additional accessories such as dust collection systems, LED lamp kits, CNC bit sets, a laser kit, rotary kit, and Vectric VCarve Pro Software V8. The solicitation required sealed offers to be submitted by April 21, 2022 at 10:00 a.m., with award notification expected on April 26, 2022. Delivery was mandated within 70 days after purchase order receipt, with freight costs included in the bid price.

The solicitation allowed for vendor preferences, including South Carolina resident vendor preference, South Carolina end-product preference, and U.S. end-product preference for qualifying bidders under Section 11-35-1524 of the South Carolina Code of Laws. Bidders were required to be registered as South Carolina vendors prior to submission and needed to provide a signed Cover Page, Page Two, and any descriptive literature for equal product bids. The contract was ultimately awarded to Mann Tool and Supply, Inc. of West Columbia, SC, for a total evaluated amount of $20,287. The procurement included standard state procurement terms and conditions, encompassing certifications for independent pricing, drug-free workplace, ethics compliance, and equal opportunity requirements. Nonresident contractors were potentially subject to 2% income tax withholding unless properly registered with state authorities. The award criteria focused on selecting the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises noted in the documentation.