Multi-Purpose (Process) welding Machines

Carroll Community College is soliciting bids from qualified, authorized suppliers for a one-time purchase of fifteen multi-purpose welding power sources to be used in the instructional lab at the Ratcliffe Applied Technology and Trades Center. The college specifies the Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 262MP Education One-Pak, Item No. K5636-1, or an approved equivalent. To ensure uniformity in training, consumables, replacement parts, and lab setup, all fifteen units must be of the same make and model. The equipment must be durable enough for frequent daily use, simple for instructors to supervise, and aligned with industry-recognized welding standards. The scope of work includes the delivery, setup, documentation, and warranty support for the units. Responses to this Invitation for Bid must be submitted in the format specified by the college and received by 2:00 pm local time on December 4, 2026. Bids will be evaluated, ranked, and scored by Carroll Community College, with a strong encouragement for minority-owned, small, and woman-owned businesses to participate. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Chuck Bednar, Director of Procurement. Late or improperly packaged responses will not be accepted, and submitted bids are final and cannot be withdrawn or canceled for 90 days following the deadline.