Kent ISD Mechatronics - Universal Robot - see RFP for detail

Kent Intermediate School District (Kent ISD) in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is issuing a Request for Proposal to procure Universal Robots equipment for its Mechatronics Program at the KCTC facility. The procurement seeks bids for one Universal Robot 3e (UR3-E) with an integrated force torque sensor and one Hand-E Gripper (HND-ES-UR-KIT). The UR3-E is specified with a 6.6-pound payload capacity, 19.7-inch reach, six rotating joints, and a weight of 24.7 pounds, while the Hand-E Gripper features a 2.0-inch stroke with grip force capabilities ranging from 20N to 185N. Sealed bids must be submitted by 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at the Kent ISD Maintenance Building, with public bid opening to follow immediately thereafter. All bid proposals must remain firm for ninety days following the submission date, and Kent ISD anticipates awarding the contract at its Board Meeting on October 19, 2020. Bid submissions must include a completed bid form, warranty information, a sworn and notarized Familial Relationship Disclosure Statement, and a sworn and notarized Iran Economic Sanctions Affidavit certifying compliance with Michigan Public Act No. 517 of 2012, with all delivery charges, unboxing costs, waste disposal coordination, and applicable installation costs included in the pricing.

Kent ISD has restricted bidding to Michigan-based businesses only under 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1268, and educational discounts must be applied to all pricing. Alternate bids are acceptable provided proper documentation demonstrates equivalency to the specified Universal Robots manufacturer items, though any alternate bid must include pricing for both the proposed alternate specification and the base bid manufacturer specifications. Kent ISD reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids regardless of price. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or specific budget ranges are identified in the solicitation documentation. Prospective bidders should note that the procurement is for new equipment to support the school district's mechatronics educational program and does not require integration with existing infrastructure or technology systems.