Dual laser engraver

Midlands Technical College's Purchasing Office in West Columbia, South Carolina is soliciting sealed bids for the procurement of one dual laser engraver system through an Invitation for Bid (IFB 5400029580). The specified equipment consists of a 120-watt CO2 laser combined with a 100-watt dual laser configuration, along with ancillary components including an electric carriage cart, mechanical left cart, air assist system, exhaust blower, ventilation hose, roller rotary device with sliding base, and a 64-bit Windows laptop preloaded with CorelDRAW Graphics Suite and LightBurn software. The package must include safety glasses, maintenance oil, a multi-port USB hub, access to training and educational content, virtual one-on-one training with a skilled technician, and comprehensive warranties covering three years for mechanical and electronic parts, two years for laser tubes, and one year for lenses and mirrors. All items must be new with full manufacturer's standard warranty. Prospective offerors must submit questions by April 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM, with sealed bids due on April 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM. Award notification is scheduled for April 15, 2026, and delivery is required within thirty days of purchase order receipt to Granby Hall at 1260 Lexington Drive, West Columbia. Vendors must provide unit pricing separately and disclose any freight charges, as undisclosed freight will not be reimbursed. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.

Vendor registration with the South Carolina procurement system is mandatory prior to bid submission. Offerors may claim South Carolina or United States end-product preferences if applicable, subject to statutory requirements. Nonresident vendors conducting business in South Carolina may be subject to income tax withholding requirements unless they register with the South Carolina Department of Revenue or Secretary of State and submit the required Nonresident Taxpayer Registration Affidavit. The solicitation imposes standard state contract terms including fixed pricing for the contract duration and payment by electronic funds transfer following invoice submission. No incumbent vendors, set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or specific budget ranges are identified in the available documentation. All bidders must comply with applicable South Carolina procurement regulations and code provisions.