RE-ADVERTISED MACHITECH PIPE CUTTING SYS
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a CNC Adjustable Water Level Plasma Cutter to be used by Prison Industries/Sign Shop in Richland County. The solicitation seeks one unit of a CNC 5x10 plasma cutter with specific technical capabilities, including the ability to cut up to 3/4-inch thick metals at 20 inches per minute. The equipment must be equipped with a Powermax65 200-600V controller, 220V three-phase 50-amp power supply, and US-made...
- Midlands Technical College in South Carolina is seeking bids for a procurement opportunity involving Niryo NED2 robotic arms through Invitation for Bid (IFB) 5400028972. The solicitation encompasses three distinct packages: a Classroom Pack with five complete NED2 robotic arm systems including accessories and software, a CTE (Career and Technical Education) Pack with three individual units and associated robotics curriculum leading to SACA silver certification, and a Discovery Bundle with...
- Midlands Technical College's Procurement Department has issued a re-advertised solicitation (number 5400025829) for the procurement of a Power Wave 300C Advanced Lincoln Educational One-Pak and related equipment. The solicitation was originally issued on September 15, 2023, with Rina Drescher serving as the procurement officer. The procurement opportunity is specifically for Richland County, South Carolina, and focuses on acquiring specialized educational equipment for technical training...
- The South Carolina Technical College System (SCTCS) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for cutting tools to support Boeing training projects at Trident Technical College. The solicitation seeks qualified vendors to supply three distinct lots of cutting tools: Lot 1 (Drill Bits), Lot 2 (Reamers), and Lot 3 (Cutters), encompassing 27 specific line items with varied specifications including chucking and threaded carbide and cobalt drill bits, HSS and carbide reamers, and countersink cutters....
- Midlands Technical College's Procurement Department is seeking to procure specialized printing equipment through a competitive bid solicitation (Number 5400026066) for its technical programs. The procurement involves a comprehensive Canon PIXMA IX6820 RIP Combo package, which includes a printer, Filmmaker DTP V10 RIP software, waterproof inkjet film, ink sets, and a USB cable. Additionally, the solicitation covers one Medium Lumitron 25" X 36" LED Exposure Unit with stand, two BBC...
- Midlands Technical College in Richland County, South Carolina, is conducting a procurement solicitation for an ATECH Engine Performance Trainer, specifically Model 650 4 Cyl GM (Chevy Cruz with GDI and Turbo Engine) for classroom training purposes. The solicitation, originally issued on August 8, 2023, seeks a new equipment acquisition to support hands-on automotive technical education. Key deliverables include one operational trainer, one operational manual, and technical support available...
- The State Board for Technical & Comprehensive Education, representing the State of South Carolina and specifically Richland County, is procuring two Fanuc LR Mate 200id six-axis robots for a workforce training project at a local training center in Columbia. The procurement solicitation (Number 5400027662) requires bidders to supply complete robot systems that include R-30iB Plus controllers, LR Handling Tool software, haptic iPendants, and fenceless training carts with integrated safety...
- Midlands Technical College is pursuing a sole source procurement for Festo Didactic Products, specifically Automation Control Technology Training Materials, LabVolt Learning Systems, and associated instructional products. The procurement focuses on acquiring the Lab-Volt ElectroMechanical System (EMS), which provides scale models of industrial power equipment designed for educational purposes and student training. Carolina Training Associates has been identified as the exclusive authorized...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a Scotchman Ironworker and related optional equipment, specifically targeting Richland County procurement needs. The solicitation seeks quotes for four distinct line items: a Scotchman Ironworker Model 6509-24M (65 ton hydraulic, 208 Volt/3-Phase), a Scotchman Deluxe #40 Punch & #82 Die Set, a Scotchman 12" Brake Package, and a Scotchman Pipe Notcher Package. All procured items must be new and...
- Midlands Technical College's Procurement Department initiated a sole source procurement process for specialized welding equipment through an Intent to Sole Source notice originally posted on August 17, 2023. The procurement specifically sought 16 Power Wave 300C Advanced Lincoln Educational One-Pak units and 10 units of 15' Magnum Pro Curve 300 Lincoln MIG Guns Ready-Pak, with an estimated total procurement cost of $186,503. Initially targeting ARC3 Gases as the preferred vendor, the college...
Midlands Technical College is procuring a Machitech Automation Pipe Cutting System through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) located in Richland County, South Carolina. The comprehensive procurement includes a sophisticated pipe processing system capable of handling pipes up to 42 feet in length, with cutting dimensions ranging from 1.6 to 12 inches in diameter. The system consists of 13 line items, including the primary pipe processing system, a 10-foot cutting dimension unit, pipe roller system, automatic torch height control, Hypertherm XPR 170 plasma cutter, Edge Connect Controller, Rotary Tube Pro software, a 5-axis full contour beveler, installation services, and training services. Bids must be submitted online by August 25, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., with award notification scheduled for August 28, 2023. Vendors must submit questions at least five business days prior to the bid opening, and delivery is required within 30 days of purchase order receipt. The award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with a focus on operational capabilities, technical specifications, and comprehensive support services. The solicitation permits vendors to claim South Carolina preferences, including resident vendor, resident contractor, and end-product preferences. Vendor registration with the State of South Carolina is mandatory, and online bidding is the only acceptable submission method. The contractor must maintain commercial general liability insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence, along with auto liability and workers' compensation insurance. The procurement is specifically designed for heavy steel industries such as shipyards and structural steel fabricators, with an educational discount applied. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive system includes advanced technological components such as Bosch Rexroth AC Servo motors, precision helical planetary gearboxes, and Hypertherm plasma cutting technology. The vendor is required to provide operational manuals, 24-hour technical support, and equipment demonstration within five days of delivery, with remote help and diagnostics available throughout the machine's operational life.
Name | Description | Size | Type | Posted |
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Solicitation Document.pdf | 607KB | 11/18/25 | ||
Bid Opening Location - Via Zoom.pdf | 16KB | 11/18/25 | ||
Attachment for the Scope of Work.pdf | 351KB | 11/18/25 |