Robotic welding arm system

The Lenawee Intermediate School District (LISD) in Adrian, Michigan, is soliciting proposals for the procurement and installation of a robotic welding arm system intended to support the LISD TECH Center's welding technology career and technical education program. The system must be designed for arc welding applications and include a 6-axis robotic arm with 12 kg payload and 56-inch reach, a Fanuc R-30iB controller, arc welding software, a Power Wave R450 feeder with wire feeder unit and MIG torch, and a 76-inch diameter servo-controlled turntable positioner within a palletized work cell enclosure. The proposed system must be functionally equivalent to the Fanuc Robot Arch Mate 100ic series. The selected vendor will be responsible for delivery, installation, and configuration at 1372 N. Main Street, Adrian, Michigan, with all goods delivered F.O.B. the LISD TECH Center. Proposals must be submitted by May 25, 2018, at 11:00 AM EST to Linda Blohm, Purchasing Agent. Respondents must provide detailed warranty information with all warranties transferrable to LISD, training for up to three LISD participants, and detailed specification sheets for all proposed components. Additionally, vendors must submit five required compliance forms: Michigan-based Business Certification and Verification, Familial Disclosure Statement, Iran Economic Sanctions Act Compliance, Suspended or Debarred Vendor Certification, and Conflict of Interest Form. Pricing must remain valid for at least 90 days from bid receipt, and all costs must include delivery and installation at the destination.

Michigan-based businesses are eligible for a bid preference applied as a reduction of the lesser of 5 percent or $10,000 for award determination purposes only. The LISD is exempt from sales and service taxes, which should not be included in proposal figures. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requiring integration were identified in the procurement documents. The request for proposals does not specify a contract term, renewal options, or award value range. The LISD reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive immaterial omissions or defects. Vendors must address any deviations from specifications in writing at the time of proposal submission to be considered for award.