CNC Plasma Cutting System

Rogers City Area Schools in Presque Isle County, Michigan issued a Request for Bid for the procurement of one CNC Plasma Cutting System to support the district's operational needs. The specific deliverable is a Torchmate 4800 system with two tool capacity (4'x8') featuring a Flexcut 80 Amp plasma power source, Visual Machine Designer software, and Magnetic Break Away Height Control with Ohmic Sensing. The system must measure 74" x 114" x 63" and weigh approximately 1,252 lbs. Bidders are required to submit two signed copies in a sealed envelope to Vicki Paull, Administrative Assistant, at Rogers City Area Schools, 1033 W. Huron Avenue, Suite B, Rogers City, Michigan 49779, with a firm deadline of October 27, 2021 at 3:00 PM, with public opening and reading of bids occurring at the Central Office on the same date and time. All delivery costs to Rogers City High School must be included in the bid, with bidders responsible for disposal of shipping and packing materials, and pricing terms must remain firm for 120 days from the opening date. The district will award based on best value considering price, location, conformance to specifications, past performance, and ability to deliver, with preference given to bidders offering long-term maintenance service with 24-hour response capability. All bids must include warranty information, detailed specifications, and identification of any maintenance costs or hidden costs.

The procurement requires single source manufacture, with the plasma power source, cutting table, CNC motion controller, and software all supported by one manufacturer, ensuring system integration and unified vendor accountability. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organization types responding to this bid were identified in the solicitation documents. Rogers City Area Schools is exempt from federal and state sales taxes, which should be reflected in pricing submissions. The document does not disclose an incumbent vendor, current contractor, or specific budget range for this procurement, though the district reserves the right to reject any or all bids or award to other than the low bidder. The award will be valid for 120 days from the opening date, providing bidders with pricing certainty throughout the initial contract period.