Request for one vertical machining center

The Van Buren Intermediate School District in Lawrence, Michigan is soliciting competitive sealed bids for the procurement of one vertical machining center for its Technology Center. The equipment specifications call for a 3-axis vertical machining center with approximately 20" x 16" x 20" axis travel, 40 spindle taper, 30 HP spindle power, and 10,000 rpm spindle speed. Required standard features include 1 GB program memory, Ethernet interface, remote monitoring, rigid taping, and a window blast air gun-activated feature, while desired options encompass an automatic air gun, high intensity lighting, programmable coolant nozzle, 32 GB expanded memory, high speed machining capabilities, and a visual part programming system. Bid submissions must include equipment cost and freight/delivery as separate line items, along with warranty information. Sealed bids are due on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at 3:00 p.m. at the Van Buren Intermediate School District Business Office, 490 South Paw Paw Street, Lawrence, Michigan 49064. Bid quotes are guaranteed for 90 calendar days, and inquiries should be directed to Gabe Kooyers at (269) 539-5283 or gkooyers@vbisd.org.

All bidders must submit sealed bids accompanied by three required documents: a Bid Proposal form, an Affidavit of Bidder Familial Relationship, and an Affidavit of Compliance with the Iran Economic Sanctions Act. In accordance with Michigan Compiled Law 380.1267, bids lacking a sworn and notarized familial relationship disclosure statement will not be accepted; the affidavit must disclose any relationships between the bidder's owners or employees and members of the Van Buren Intermediate School District Board of Education (Frances Sage, Mary Ann Middaugh, Robert Anderson, John Weiss, and James Crandall) or Superintendent Jeffrey C. Mills. Additionally, bidders must certify compliance with Michigan Public Act No. 517 of 2012, confirming they are not "Iran linked businesses" as defined by the Iran Economic Sanctions Act. The District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents. No set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, incumbent vendors, or integration requirements with existing infrastructure are mentioned.