LATHES

Ingham Intermediate School District (Ingham ISD) in Mason, Michigan issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) on October 28, 2020 for the procurement of two lathes and associated equipment. The District seeks to acquire two Willis brand lathes—specifically a Willis model 1440 14 x 40 Microcut Gear Head Lathe and an 8" x 40" 2-Axis Digital Lathe package—along with related components including chucks, guards, attachments, LED lamps, and a 10KVA Powertran style 208v power unit. The vendor's proposal must include comprehensive deliverables encompassing delivery, complete installation, electrical hookup, training, and warranty coverage, with pricing inclusive of all material costs, delivery and freight charges, preparation and installation costs, permits, labor, and warranty information. Vendor questions were due by November 3, 2020 at 5:00 pm EST with answers provided by November 4, 2020; sealed bids were due November 10, 2020 at 2:00 pm EST at the Ingham ISD Thorburn Education Center, 2630 West Howell Road, Mason, Michigan 48854, with public bid opening at the same time. A post-bid interview was scheduled for November 12, 2020, and the estimated award date was December 16, 2020. The District may accept alternative manufacturers if specifications are met and reserves the right to reject any or all bids, award to other than the lowest bidder, or split awards among multiple vendors.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent eligibility are documented in the materials provided, all bids exceeding $50,000 must include bid security bonds of not less than 5% of the total base bid amount and performance and payment bonds of not less than 100% of the total bid. Vendors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), Workers' Compensation, Errors and Omissions ($1,000,000), Employment Practices Liability ($1,000,000), and Commercial Umbrella Liability ($2,000,000), with Ingham ISD named as additional insured. All work must comply with OSHA safety requirements and applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Addendum 1 clarified that Ingham ISD will provide forklift services for unloading and positioning, prepare the installation area, supply dedicated power lines for connection, and provide forklift access for rigging, while vendors must specify their electrical connection capabilities in proposals. The District is exempt from state and federal taxes, and vendor pricing must exclude all taxes, with payment terms of Net 30 minimum. No specific budget range or incumbent vendor information was documented in the available materials.