This is a Request for Sealed Bid (RFB ****) from Washtenaw Community College (WCC) for the purchase of two Polyvance Nitrofuzer Touch Nitrogen Plastic Welder units with carts and Nitrocell Nitrogen Generator units. The contract will include pricing for these items, with the option to purchase additional related products through December 31st, 2026, and potential additional quantities through April 1st, 2028. Bids are due by April 13th, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT. Questions must be emailed to ***@***. *. * by April 8th, 2026, by 2:00 PM EDT. Answers to questions and any addendums will be posted on the WCC purchasing website. All submissions must be electronic, sent as a single PDF to ***@***. *. *. Prices must include all shipping, handling, and delivery charges, shipped FOB destination, prepaid to WCC. Used, reconditioned, or refurbished products will not be accepted. Substitutes and alternate products will not be considered. The college reserves the right to award by item, group of items, or total bid, and to reject any or all bids. All articles are subject to inspection and testing within 30 days of receipt. Default by the bidder may result in cancellation of the contract and placement on a disapproved list for at least six months. Vendors must acknowledge understanding of all bid requirements and compliance with specifications. The bid also includes a non-discrimination clause and references the college's terms and conditions for product purchase and installation.
The bid documents do not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the requested equipment. However, the vendor acknowledgement section asks if the vendor can meet the requested delivery date of April 30th, 2026, and if not, to provide an estimated completion date.
The bid notice does not specify the payment terms. It states that awarded vendors' bid submissions shall be subject to and governed by the colleges terms and conditions for product purchase and installation located at www. ***. *. *
The bid notice does not explicitly state the warranty requirements for the products. However, it does mention that all articles are subject to inspection and testing. In the event any articles are found defective in material, workmanship, or otherwise fail to meet the requirements of the bid within a period of thirty (30) days, the college shall have the right to reject such articles and request immediate replacement regardless of the return policies of the vendor.
The bid notice states, In determination of award, the qualifications of the bidder, the conformity with the specifications of articles or services to be supplied, and the delivery time will be considered.
The bid notice states, In determination of award, the qualifications of the bidder, the conformity with the specifications of articles or services to be supplied, and the delivery time will be considered. It also requires that the vendor acknowledges they are not delinquent on the repayment of any federal debt and are not debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any federal department or agency.
The bid notice states, In the event of default, the college may cancel the contract or purchase order and procure the articles or services from other sources, and place the bidder defaulting on the disapproved list for a period of not less than six months.
The bid notice does not mention any requirement for a site visit.
The bid notice states, Samples of items, when required, must be furnished free of expense. If not destroyed by tests, upon request, samples will be returned at no expense to the college. Samples must be received on or before bid opening time and date.
The bid notice does not specify a deadline for challenging the bid or its terms.
