Welding Lab Equipment

Dalton Public Schools Purchasing Department is requesting bids for welding laboratory equipment at The Dalton Academy, with bids due September 25, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and public bid opening at 2:00 p.m. that same day.

The scope consists of four specific pieces of equipment: one Flex Cut 45 Plasma cutter, one MBS-1018-11x18 Saw, and nine Powermig 262MP Edu OnePak units. The school system requires delivery within three days after receipt of order, with equipment placed inside the building at the specified location. All bids must include freight, handling, and delivery costs; no additional expenses to the school system are permitted.

Bidders must provide proof of a one-million-dollar general liability insurance policy, workers' compensation insurance for all workers, and vehicle insurance covering all vehicles on school property. A non-collusion affidavit is required. No partial payments will be made until the complete purchase order is fulfilled and inspected by an authorized school representative.

Bid evaluation and award are anticipated within forty-five days of bid opening at a regularly scheduled board meeting. The school system reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive minor irregularities, and select the bid deemed in the best interest of the school system. Bids must be submitted via email to angela.macon@dalton.k12.ga.us or delivered to the Central Office at 104 Fort Hill Terrace. Bid withdrawal is permitted only in writing prior to September 25, 2026. All bids must comply with non-discrimination requirements.