Precision grinder

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the procurement of a Precision Grinder by Clark College in Washington. The college is issuing a competitive solicitation for the purchase of one Okamoto ACC-6 18DX Series Precision Grinder to support their new Advanced Manufacturing Center at the Boschma Farms Campus in Ridgefield, Washington. The solicitation also includes optional pricing for shipping, installation, seismic restraint, infrastructure connections, testing, startup, commissioning, and training. Bids are due by September 30, 2024, and deliveries must be made between October 1, 2024, and December 1, 2024. Clark College will evaluate bids based on responsiveness, performance requirements, pricing, and the application of state procurement preferences such as for firms without mandatory individual arbitration, Washington small businesses, and certified veteran-owned businesses.

The solicitation indicates that Clark College is making efforts to support the participation of small, diverse, and veteran-owned businesses in this procurement. Specifically, the college will provide a 5% bid preference for bidders that offer products or product packaging that do not contain Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs), provided the bidder submits valid test results demonstrating the products are PCB-free. The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations, restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, or any listed incumbent vendors or current contractors. Additionally, the specific award value or budget range for this contract is not disclosed.