Summa F1612 flatbed cutter

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is requesting bids on one Summa F1612 Flatbed Cutter under a brand-name IFB, with bids due August 10, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. and questions due by July 29, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. No alternative products are permitted — the specification is sole-source to Summa F1612.

The scope includes the complete flatbed cutter system with installation, labor, equipment, and supervision at the SCDOT State Sign Shop, 8238 Gray Fox Boulevard, Columbia, South Carolina. All items must be new and delivered within thirty days of purchase order receipt. The contractor must perform system testing to confirm proper operation. Offerors must provide manufacturer's specifications and literature along with qualifications documentation including financial statements and three comparable recent contracts. Offerors must be registered as a South Carolina state vendor.

The contract term runs from August 24, 2026 through December 23, 2026, approximately four months. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder on August 12, 2026. The contractor must carry minimum $1,000,000 Commercial General Liability coverage and comply with electronic funds transfer payment and South Carolina procurement and ethics regulations. No pre-bid conference or site visit is scheduled.