Precision Press Metal Brake

The Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) Purchasing/Contracts Division has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for a precision metal press brake to be delivered to Two Rivers Correctional Institution (TRCI) in Umatilla, Oregon. The specific procurement is for an ACCURPRESS ACCELL MODEL 425010/E 250-ton x 12-foot hydraulic press brake, which must include a 6-axis elite backgauge with vision control system, start-up and commissioning by a certified technician, safety guarding, hydraulic ram clamping, CNC controls, and sheet support fixtures. Key deliverables include the complete equipment package with two years of parts warranty and one year of labor warranty, to be delivered FOB destination at 82911 Beach Access Road, Umatilla, Oregon. Bidders must submit electronically through the OregonBuys system and provide three references from equivalent contracts within the past twenty-four months. Critical dates include a December 23, 2025, deadline for clarifications and questions at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time, with bids due on December 30, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. The Notice of Intent to Award is scheduled for January 2, 2026, with contract execution targeted for January 9, 2026. Award will be made to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid.

The ITB does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must demonstrate responsibility by responding to inquiry questions about lawsuits, bankruptcy actions, and administrative actions, and provide proof of compliance with Oregon tax laws. Insurance requirements are substantial, mandating commercial general liability insurance of not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence, automobile liability insurance of not less than $2,000,000 per accident, and workers' compensation insurance as required by state law. Contractors must submit a Certificate of Insurance within seven calendar days of the Notice of Intent to Award and comply with pay equity requirements and anti-discrimination policies. Additional contract performance requirements include prohibiting deliveries on weekends and holidays, and mandating that contractor personnel wear identification and uniforms (excluding blue jeans or denim) while on ODOC premises. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the procurement is for a specialized piece of industrial equipment, suggesting a significant capital investment consistent with high-end manufacturing machinery.