Lathe with Accessories

The State of Maine's Division of Purchases is soliciting bids on a Vertrac 15"×50" lathe with accessories, with bids due March 3, 2009.

The lathe features a 7.5-horsepower motor, digital control, D1-6 spindle nose, 230-volt 3-phase configuration, and 9.2-inch crossslide travel. Accessories include a 12-inch 6-jaw chuck, 4-jaw reversible 12-inch mount chuck, D series adapter cam lock spindle nose adapter, live center, and quick change tool holder. The procurement also covers consumable items: two tool bit holder sets with carbide bits, ten carbide tool bits, ten ceramic tool bits, and two ceramic tool bit holders. All items are specified with MSC Industrial Direct part numbers.

The lathe is priced at $19,753.65, with accessories ranging from $366.91 to $1,467.75 and consumable bits priced between $10.89 and $172.00. Bids must include separate unit prices for each item, delivered to destination with all discounts applied. Awards will be made to the lowest responsible bidder considering best value, with evaluation factors including service and supply quality, specification conformance, delivery date, and ultimate cost to the State. Tie bids are resolved in favor of in-state bidders or those offering Maine-produced commodities.

Bids received after the closing date will not be considered. Sealed bids are opened electronically with tabulations made available for public inspection after contract award. The State reserves the right to reject any or all bids. The Division of Purchases may increase or decrease ordered quantities by up to 10 percent and may procure materials from alternative sources at the contractor's expense in case of default. Responses must reach the Division of Purchases office in Room 119, 9 State House Station, Augusta, Maine prior to the closing date and time. Contractors must furnish items exactly as specified with no deviations.