Welding Tools Government Bids & RFPs

The bid closing date is June 16, 2026, at 10:00:00 AM CT.

The delivery period for this bid is from June 12 to August 30, 2026.

The bid notice does not explicitly state payment terms.

The Miller Multimatic 220 AC/DC welder is warranted for three years for parts and labor. The gun is warranted for 90 days, parts only.

Bid awards will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder or on the basis of best value as defined by Erie 1 BOCES.

Vendors must submit a completed bid including a corporate resolution, noncollusive bidding certification, Iran divestment act certification, sexual harassment training certification, and a current W9.

The bid notice mentions that failure to deliver as ordered may result in open market purchases at the awarded bidder's expense, and cancellation of the contract may lead to removal from future proposals.

The bid notice does not mention a mandatory site visit.

Erie 1 BOCES reserves the right to request a representative sample of the item quoted upon either prior to the award or before shipments are made.

The bid notice does not specify a deadline for challenges or disputes.

Unsigned bids or documents, illegible or vague bids, and bids not submitted in accordance with instructions may be subject to rejection.

The contract duration is forty-five (45) calendar days after delivery of the vessel to the contractor's yard.

Payment will be made by the code specified in block 18a, and invoices are to be submitted to the address shown in block 18a unless otherwise indicated.

The government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered.

The contractor shall provide a drydock/travel lift certification, welder certification, a project schedule, a contractor safety plan, and past performance to include five (5) contracts from the past eight (8) years for similar work scope.

In the case of failure on the part of the contractor to complete the work within the time frame in the contract or any extensions thereof, the contractor shall pay the government as liquidated damages, the sum of $4,**** for each calendar day of delay until the work is completed or accepted.

Pre-bid inspections may be held to allow all prospective bidders to inspect the vessel. The pre-bid inspections can be held by appointment in Jersey City, NJ. Representatives of prospective bidders wishing to attend should contact William Lyness at 908 **** for the specifics of the exact location and time.

Failure to provide all required items for the bid submittal will be considered an incomplete submittal and the bid will not be considered.