3-AXIS CNC Mill - RESUBMITTED

Metropolitan Community College is soliciting bids for the purchase and installation of one new, unused 3-axis CNC mill for the Penn Valley Advanced Technical Skills Institute. The procurement aims to standardize machinery within the CIMM department to improve instructional efficiency and support the teaching of lights-out manufacturing and machine tending. The selected machine must be fully enclosed, safety interlocked, and include automation packages for future robotics integration. Key technical requirements include a minimum work envelope of 30.0 by 17.5 by 17.5 inches, a 32-tool changer, a CAT 40 Big+ dual contact spindle at 15,000 RPM, and a minimum 25 horsepower spindle motor with rapid traversal speeds of at least 1250 IPM. The machine must also feature Renishaw Set and Inspect software and come with a two-year warranty and a 15,000 dollar Kennametal manufacturer tooling certificate. The contract will be awarded to the lowest compliant bidder on an all-or-nothing basis, with evaluation factors including prior experience, financial status, and proposed subcontractors. The vendor is responsible for all freight, rigging, installation by qualified technicians, and on-site training, with a final delivery and installation deadline of March 15, 2027. Required submission documents include company information, M/WBE participation forms, E-Verify affidavits, and non-collusion statements. All goods must be shipped FOB Destination to the Penn Valley Campus in Kansas City, Missouri. Payment is subject to the receipt and acceptance of the equipment, and the contract is subject to annual appropriations by the college.