Kent ISD Press Brake Machine for Welding Program

Kent Intermediate School District (Kent ISD) in Grand Rapids, Michigan is issuing a Request for Proposal for the procurement of a Piranha T-Series Press Brake Model 70 equipment specifically for its Welding Program. The equipment specifications include a 70-ton pressure capacity with a 98.5-inch worktable length, CNC dual axis capability (Y and X), and a weight of 10,800 pounds. Sealed bids are due by 1:30 pm on Thursday, June 3, 2021, at the Kent ISD Maintenance Building located at 1655 East Beltline NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525, with public bid opening to follow immediately. The successful bidder must provide comprehensive project management including logistics, equipment procurement, shipping and delivery, cleaning, installation, and documentation, along with a minimum one-year warranty on all workmanship and materials. Questions regarding bid specifics must be submitted via email through SigmaVSS by 10:00 am on June 1, 2021, and delivery and installation are prohibited prior to July 1, 2021, with Board approval anticipated at the June 21, 2021 Board Meeting. All bid proposals must remain firm for ninety days following the submission date.

All bidders must submit sworn and notarized affidavits disclosing any familial relationships between the bidder's owners or employees and Kent ISD Board members or the superintendent, and must certify compliance with Michigan Public Act 517 of 2012 regarding Iran Economic Sanctions. The successful contractor must meet comprehensive insurance requirements, including workers' compensation with statutory coverage, general liability with $1,000,000 per occurrence limits, and commercial automobile liability with $500,000 per occurrence coverage. Kent ISD expressly reserves the right to select Michigan-based businesses over out-of-state companies, demonstrating a preference for in-state vendors, and reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to disqualify bidders based on service record and equipment suitability. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or specific budget ranges are identified in the procurement documents. The RFP does not indicate any set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or other designated business groups.