Elite Cameron CC100 Manual Core CutterBid Documents

The State of Indiana, Department of Administration, Procurement Division, is requesting quotations on behalf of Indiana Correctional Industries for one Elite Cameron CC100 Manual Core Cutter for delivery to Wabash Valley Correctional Facility in Carlisle, Indiana, with bids due October 2, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. EDT. Indiana Business Preference, Indiana Manufactured Preference, and Indiana Small Business Preference apply; bidders claiming preference must submit supporting documentation.

The scope is a single manual core cutter with a 60-inch maximum cut length, fabricated base frame, retracting length stop with graduated scale, push-button start control with two-hand safety operation, nylon support wheel assembly, retractable knife guard, one cutting blade, one tooling set for 3-inch cores (cutting headset, chuck, and cutting disc), and a 10-foot single-phase 110-volt cable with plug. The machine processes cardboard and plastic cores up to 0.25–0.5 inches maximum wall thickness. Pricing must be submitted on an F.O.B. destination basis with unit prices that prevail in case of discrepancies. The awarded price is firm and non-negotiable.

The contractor must provide a 90-day warranty or manufacturer's standard warranty, whichever is longer, covering parts and maintenance at no charge unless damage results from accident, neglect, misuse, or force majeure. Bidders claiming Indiana Veteran Owned Small Business subcontracting opportunities must submit required commitment forms and certification letters. All bidders must certify compliance with drug-free workplace requirements, E-Verify employment eligibility verification, non-collusion, and ethics obligations under Indiana Code. Bidders need not register with the Procurement Division to respond but must complete registration within five days of award notification or risk cancellation. Questions must be submitted to bhoesman@idoc.in.gov no less than 7 days before the bid deadline. Completed bid packages must be emailed to Bertha Hoesman; electronic bidding through Supplier Portal is not permitted.