CNC lathe machine

Midlands Technical College in South Carolina is seeking to procure a two-axis Computer Numeric Controlled (CNC) lathe machine for its Machine Tool Department through a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation requires a new machine capable of turning shafts, performing threading operations, and demonstrating small production runs, with specific technical requirements including a spindle speed range of 45 to 4,000 RPM, minimum rapid traverse movement of 800 inches per minute, a bed swing of at least 16 inches, and a machine weight of minimum 6,000 pounds. The procurement includes five line items: the CNC lathe machine, installation and demonstration services, rigging, two days of on-site training, and freight. The solicitation was issued on September 18, 2019, with questions due by September 25, 2019, at 11:00 a.m., and bids due on October 2, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. during a bid opening at the Airport Campus in Reed Hall Conference Room 119. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with the award notification scheduled for October 3, 2019, and posting occurring at www.procurement.sc.gov.

The solicitation requires mandatory vendor registration with the State of South Carolina and compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations, including equal opportunity, drug-free workplace, ethics, and debarment certifications. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the procurement does include provisions for South Carolina preferences for end products and resident vendors or subcontractors, which must be claimed by line item if applicable. The procurement requires all items to be new, with operational manuals and technical support included. Vendors must provide complete installation, full machine function demonstration, and at least two days of on-site training for instructors. Although no specific budget range is provided in the documents, the fixed-price contract will be awarded based on comprehensive unit prices for each line item, with the primary objective of obtaining a high-quality CNC lathe machine for educational and training purposes at Midlands Technical College.