RFP #2021-10 EDA Grant Capital Equipment 07-01-07446

The Oregon Institute of Technology (Oregon Tech) issued a Request for Proposals (RFP #2021-10) to procure eleven (11) specialized pieces of equipment for manufacturing research and development, funded by an Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant. The equipment includes an automatic hardness tester, grinding/polishing machine, automatic cut-off machine, electro-hydraulic hot mounting press, metallography microscopes, densitometer, dynamometer, additive manufacturing machine, waterjet, and laser cutter. The original proposal deadline was January 24, 2022, at 1:00 PM PT, with an anticipated contract start date of February 18, 2022. Bid pricing was required to be FOB Scappoose, Oregon, and include all taxes, tariffs, delivery, and setup costs. The equipment must be new, and the successful bidder will need to provide warranties, maintenance information, and safety plans. Proposals were subject to federal requirements associated with the EDA grant, including the Buy America provision.

However, the RFP was subsequently cancelled by Oregon Tech, who determined it was in their best interest to reassess the original scope of work. The agency intends to reissue the request as separate solicitations in early February 2022 to procure more targeted equipment. While specific set-aside designations or restrictions were not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement is tied to a federal EDA grant, which typically involves specific compliance requirements. The total grant value and specific budget range for the equipment procurement were not specified in the available documents. The cancellation notice suggests that Oregon Tech remains interested in receiving proposals from firms for the revised procurements related to this manufacturing research and development equipment project.