Invitation to Bid #05-26 Cutting, Positioning, & Welding Equipment

Santa Fe College has issued Invitation to Bid #05-26 for Cutting, Positioning, & Welding Equipment, targeting the enhancement of its Welding Technology Program through a Perkins V Career and Technical (CTE) Equipment Upgrade and Modernization Grant. The procurement seeks specialized equipment including a Kioke ShopPro 4x4 Cutting Machine, Powermax 105 SYNC Plasma Cutting System, Pneumatic Scribe Assembly, Flashcut Pro Version School Software, Water Table Additive, and a Pipe Rotator with Software. Vendors must submit comprehensive bids through BidNet, Santa Fe College's electronic bidding platform, with all required documentation including a signed Submission Acknowledgement Form, signed addenda, completed Price Sheet, and Contact Information form. Critical procurement dates include an inquiry deadline of October 22, 2025, and a bid submission deadline of November 6, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. EST, with award anticipated on November 10, 2025. Bidders are required to provide detailed equipment specifications meeting strict technical requirements, and all submissions will be evaluated based on compliance with solicitation terms and equipment performance specifications.

The procurement opportunity appears open to all qualified vendors capable of meeting the technical specifications, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned. Compliance with federal contract provisions is mandatory, including non-discrimination regulations, lobbying restrictions, and federal funding requirements. The project is funded under the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V), with authority code 84.048 Perkins V, Title I. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement is tied to a grant-funded equipment modernization initiative with a project completion deadline of June 30, 2026. Potential bidders must demonstrate technical capability to provide precise, high-performance welding and cutting equipment that meets Santa Fe College's educational technology needs. The procurement is located in Alachua County, Florida, and represents an opportunity for vendors specializing in advanced welding and technical education equipment.