Torchmate Plasma Table

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet, on behalf of the Clay County Area Technology Center located in Casey County, issued Request for Bids (RFB) 758 2000000041 on July 31, 2019, for the procurement of a Torchmate Plasma Table welding equipment system. The solicitation seeks one unit of a Lincoln Torchmate 4800 model (Product #LECS-080-4800-00) or an approved equal alternative, featuring a 4' x 8' integrated water table system equipped with magnetic breakaway height control, ohmic sensing, Flex Cut 80 plasma cutter, touch screen HMI computer, Accumove 2 controller, and onboard nesting capabilities with specifications including maximum cutting speed of 500 inches per minute, 0.008-inch accuracy, 3/4-inch mild steel plate thickness capability, and a two-year manufacturer's warranty. Delivery is required to the Clay County Area Technology Center at 1097 North Highway 11, Manchester, Kentucky 40962, with a desired delivery date on or before September 6, 2019, and all delivery, packaging, crating, and handling costs must be included in the bid price. The solicitation deadline is August 14, 2019, at 1:30 p.m. ET, with vendor written questions due by August 7, 2019, at 12:00 p.m. ET, and the standard delivery window is 30 days from award. Award methodology utilizes best value scoring with price weighted at 90 points and delivery at 10 points, where the lowest bidder receives maximum points and subsequent bids are scored proportionally; vendors delivering in fewer than 30 working days receive bonus points while those meeting the standard 30-day requirement receive no points. Bidders must submit bids in person at the Finance Office of Procurement Services, 702 Capitol Avenue, Capitol Annex Room 095, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, and online bidding is prohibited. Contact Evelyn Osborne at 502-564-0552 for additional information.

Kentucky resident bidder reciprocal preference and qualified bidder preferences of 15 to 20 percent apply to this procurement. All bidders are required to submit notarized Annual Affidavit forms establishing compliance with multiple Kentucky statutes and executive orders, including campaign finance laws (KRS 45A.110 and 45A.115), disclosure requirements (KRS 45A.485), sales and use tax registration (KRS Chapter 139), state tax payment status, and boycott prohibitions (Executive Order No. 2018-905). Optional affidavits are available for entities claiming resident bidder status or qualified bidder status as a nonprofit organization or qualified nonprofit agency for individuals with severe disabilities, with the Commonwealth reserving the right to request supporting documentation for claimed status; failure to provide such documentation may result in bidder disqualification or contract termination. Pricing shall be submitted on an F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed basis with all proposed pricing remaining valid for a minimum of 60 calendar days after the bid due date, excluding federal excise tax and Kentucky sales or use tax. Past vendor performance in the last 12 months may be considered in award determinations, and a one percent per day deduction applies to invoices for each day delivery extends beyond the contracted due date. No incumbent vendor or specific budget range is identified in the solicitation documents.