Machining Lab Equipment

Alvin College's Purchasing Department is seeking sealed bids for a comprehensive machining lab equipment procurement through Invitation for Bid #26-078, funded by a Department of Labor SCC5 grant. The solicitation requires vendors to furnish, set-in-place, and install specific equipment, including one CNC turning center with Y-axis capability, five desktop mills, one 5-axis desktop milling machine, one knee milling machine, and five desktop lathes, with specific model references or functionally equivalent alternatives. Sealed bids must be received by 10:00 AM CST on January 6, 2026, at the college's Purchasing Department, with submission requirements of one original, two paper copies, and one PDF-formatted jump drive. Bidders must quote F.O.B. destination prices including shipping, handling, and installation, with prices remaining firm for 90 days and tax-exempt status applicable. All inquiries regarding specifications must be submitted in writing to Alan A. Phillips by 10:00 AM CST on December 15, 2025, with no phone inquiries accepted, and the Alvin College Board of Regents will approve the purchase at their January 15, 2026 meeting.

The procurement is subject to multiple federal regulations due to Department of Labor funding, requiring vendors to submit various certifications including non-collusion affidavits, felony conviction notices, and compliance with antitrust laws. Vendors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation ($1,000,000), employers' liability ($1,000,000), general liability ($1,000,000 per person/$2,000,000 aggregate), and excess liability ($5,000,000), with Alvin College named as additional insured. The solicitation triggers compliance with federal provisions related to debarment, suspension, anti-lobbying certifications, and record retention requirements, with specific adherence needed to the Clean Air Act and Energy Policy and Conservation Act for contracts exceeding $100,000. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the complex certification requirements and federal funding suggest a competitive bidding process. This appears to be a one-time purchase with no specified renewal options, and while a specific budget range is not disclosed, the comprehensive equipment list suggests a significant investment in the college's machining laboratory infrastructure.