WTC-LATHES

Ingham Intermediate School District issued an Invitation to Bid on March 11, 2019, for the procurement of two Willis Lathe Model 1440 units intended for educational use in a K-12 school setting. The procurement requires vendors to supply complete lathe systems equipped with all standard features and accessories, including Dorian Quick Change Tool Posts, iron body chucks (6" three-jaw and 8" four-jaw), Newall Factory Installed Digital Readout systems, mounted chuck guards, interlock/electric door locks, work lights, rear splash guards, extra manuals, and comprehensive training and overview services for equipment use and maintenance. All equipment must be rated for 208V three-phase electrical supply. Bid pricing must encompass material costs, delivery and freight charges, customs fees, machine setup, all labor, applicable training fees, warranty information, and lead times. Vendors must provide references from K-12 institutions where similar programs have been implemented within the past five years and demonstrate relevant experience. The evaluation criteria prioritize best overall value rather than lowest cost alone, affording the District discretion in vendor selection. Questions from prospective bidders were due by March 13, 2019 at 2:00 PM EST, with answers provided by 5:00 PM EST the same day. Sealed bids were due to the Thorburn Education Center, Purchasing Department at 2630 West Howell Road, Mason, Michigan 48854, no later than March 15, 2019 at 3:00 PM EST, with public bid opening occurring at that time and an estimated award date of March 20, 2019, subject to Board of Education approval.

No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions on organization types are identified in the solicitation documents. Ingham Intermediate School District, as a tax-exempt governmental unit, will not accept bids including state or federal taxes. Vendors must certify non-affiliation with Iran-linked businesses per Michigan Public Act 517 of 2012 and comply with familial disclosure requirements. A bid security bond in the amount of not less than 5 percent of the total base bid sum is required for bids exceeding $50,000, and vendor submissions must remain firm for ninety days from the bid opening date. Comprehensive insurance coverage is mandatory, including Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate), Workers' Compensation, Errors and Omissions ($1,000,000), Employment Practices Liability ($1,000,000), Commercial Umbrella Liability ($2,000,000), and Motor Vehicle Liability ($1,000,000). Standard payment terms are Net 30 days minimum, with early payment discounts to be noted separately. No incumbent vendors, existing infrastructure integration requirements, or specific budget ranges are disclosed in the available documentation.