Hydraulic Press Brake Machine

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) Construction Trades is seeking to procure a Hydraulic Press Brake Machine, specifically the Energy Mission PBR 0415 model, with alternative bids welcome provided they meet or exceed minimum specifications. The procurement is located in Salt Lake County and Salt Lake City, Utah, and targets a machine with 40 metric ton capacity, 1,500 mm bending length, and precise repeatability of 0.05 mm or better. Key specifications include a heavy-duty welded steel frame, hydraulic system with overload protection, manual or NC control capabilities, a 4 HP motor operating at 440V three-phase power, and OSHA-compliant safety features. The solicitation was posted on December 3, 2025, with proposals due by December 10, 2025, and must be submitted electronically through Utah Public Procurement Place (U3P) on Bonfire. Evaluation criteria will include product quality, specification conformity, delivery time, discount terms, and overall compliance with the detailed technical requirements outlined in the minimum specifications document.

The procurement appears open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational type. Vendors must comply with Utah state regulations, including anti-boycott provisions for contracts valued at $100,000 or more and E-Verify employment status verification. While no specific budget range is disclosed, the solicitation includes standard terms requiring a one-year warranty, FOB destination delivery, and potential installation and training components. Vendors must guarantee pricing for 90 days from the solicitation close date and provide comprehensive documentation demonstrating compliance with all technical specifications. The College reserves the right to reject any or all bids, cancel the solicitation, or award multiple contracts if deemed in its best interest. Successful vendors will need to provide comprehensive technical datasheets, identify any specification deviations, and ensure full compliance with the detailed technical requirements for the hydraulic press brake machine.