Cyprus Welding Equipment

Granite School District is conducting an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for welding equipment procurement for the new Cyprus High School campus in Magna, Utah. The solicitation seeks comprehensive welding and fabrication equipment, including 7 Flextec 350X PowerConnect/LF-74 One-Paks, 4 weld tables, 1 electrode oven, 8 XMT 350 welding machines, 8 package 20 series basic roll kits, 2 Millermatic 252 welding units, 1 fabrication table, 15 Lincoln floor stands, 1 Victor portable cutting machine, 1 Beverly throatless table top sheer, and 4 heavy-duty adjustable height stools. Evaluation criteria will include product quality, specification conformity, delivery time, and discount terms, with the district reserving the right to award to the overall lowest bidder. The bid submission deadline is September 22, 2025, with all questions to be posted on the Utah Public Procurement Place. Purchase orders cannot be issued until board approval on October 7th, and the district maintains an option to order additional units within the next 12 months if the supplier agrees to hold pricing. Delivery is required F.O.B. Destination to the new Cyprus High School campus located at 8575 West Cordero Dr. in Magna, UT.

The procurement does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors with outstanding tax liens in the state are prohibited from submitting bids. The district emphasizes that this is not an exclusive purchase agreement and is open to alternate products that meet equivalent quality, design, and functionality standards, provided vendors submit comprehensive manufacturer literature and specifications. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the procurement appears to represent a substantial investment in welding and fabrication equipment for the school district. Bidders must provide complete manufacturer's descriptive literature, local parts and service availability information, and certify compliance with legal requirements including Sherman Antitrust Act provisions. Insurance requirements include workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and commercial automobile liability, with policy minimums of at least $1 million per occurrence. The district does not guarantee any specific purchase volume, with estimated quantities provided solely for bidding purposes.