Injection Molding Machine

McHenry County College is requesting bids on one benchtop injection molding machine, Model 55E MiniJector, with proposals due October 21, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. CST and no substitutions permitted. The college applies a Business Enterprise Program (BEP) participation aspirational goal of 30 percent of the total contract dollar amount for businesses owned by minorities, women, or persons with disabilities; bidders must demonstrate either meeting the goal or making good faith efforts to do so.

The scope specifies a Model 55E MiniJector with hydraulic or electric clamping and injecting; 120v–220v single-phase, 60 Hz power; vertical orientation; available barrel sizes of 1, 2, or 4 ounces; 25 tons maximum clamping pressure; 17,000 PSI maximum injection pressure; footprint not exceeding 35 inches by 35 inches; table, stand, or bench mountability; low-noise operation; maximum heat of 700 degrees Fahrenheit; all-electric servo-driven accuracy and precision; self-contained cooling system; recipe-saving capability; and HMI with process controls. An alternate bid for an industrial-standard injection molding machine (a-S33i model with 30-metric specification) is also requested.

Pricing must include all training, installation, setup, delivery, shipping and handling, warranty, and repair service costs. Proposals remain effective for 60 to 120 days. McHenry County College is tax-exempt. Minimum bidder qualifications require five years of previous experience in the relevant field, adequate manpower, equipment, financial resources, and organizational capability. For contracts exceeding $50,000, a performance bond for the full contract price is required. Insurance must include Workers' Compensation; Commercial General Liability of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million general aggregate; Commercial Automobile Liability of $1 million combined single limit; and Umbrella Liability of $5 million each occurrence and general aggregate. The college will award based on Best Value, considering product quality and range, service delivery, firm experience and reputation, staff qualifications, ability to meet college goals, and past relationships. Questions are due October 12, 2026; responses will be provided by addendum on October 14. Board of Trustees recommendation is anticipated October 22, with award notification by October 30, 2026.