(FY26) Manual Lathe

The State of Illinois is soliciting bids on a manual precision engine lathe, with proposals due April 6, 2026. The source does not identify the specific issuing agency within the state.

The lathe must be a 16-inch by 60-inch heavy-duty model with a minimum 7.5 horsepower motor, digital variable speed range of 20–2,000 RPM, and minimum 3-inch spindle bore. Capacity specifications include minimum 16-inch swing over bed, 24-inch swing over gap, and 60-inch distance between centers. The equipment operates on 220-volt or 440-volt three-phase power with variable speed control and a gearbox supporting both inch and metric thread selection. Required accessories include a 3-jaw 10-inch chuck, 12-inch face plate, steady rest, removable gap, back plate, coolant system, American tool post, full-length splash guard, center sleeves, dead center, tool kit, chuck guard, tool guard, lead screw cover, and safety cover at spindle end. All electrical components must carry UL or CSA certification, including UL spindle motor and CSA pump motor. The lathe must feature 12 spindle speeds in both high (235–2,000 rpm) and low (20–170 rpm) ranges and include MT #4 taper tailstock.

Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions apply. Vendors awarded contracts of $1,000 or more are required to pay a $15 Minority Contractor Initiative fee deducted from the first payment. Prevailing wage compliance is mandatory where applicable. The contract is contingent upon appropriation of funds by the Illinois General Assembly. All work product and intellectual property created under the contract becomes exclusive property of the State of Illinois. Completion and submission of standard Illinois certifications is mandatory for bid acceptance.

The source does not specify contract value, incumbent vendor, or evaluation criteria.