Machining Government Bids & RFPs

The bid notice states that all aspects of the offer must be returned no later than 3:00 PM CDT on June 5, 2026.

The bid notice states that evaluation is based on lowest price, technically acceptable criteria.

The bid notice states that failure to submit all required documentation may result in the offer being withdrawn from further consideration. Please see the ANL 70 request for quotation for all required documentation.

The bid notice states that failure to submit all required documentation may result in the offer being withdrawn from further consideration.

The government's desired delivery date is October 5, 2026, or sooner.

The government's method of payment will be electronic payment via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).

The government intends to award a single FFP purchase order to the eligible, responsible offeror whose quote is the lowest price technically acceptable.

In order to be determined technically acceptable, the offeror shall submit the name of its source for the HR 1 powder with its quote for government evaluation and provide a written explanation on how the work was or is relevant to the work being quoted in this solicitation, including details about how it is similar in scope, magnitude, and complexity to the requirements of this solicitation.

The government will also consider past performance information in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) where negative information within SPRS may render a quote being deemed technically unacceptable.

The bid notice states that the facility renovations are to create welding instructional space by December 31, 2027, and the college intends to establish an internal completion deadline earlier than this date.

The evaluation committee will evaluate respondents' submittals based on a consensus scoring method, ranking them from highest to lowest, with a total maximum score of 100. The college reserves the right to award the contract to the next most qualified firm if the selected firm does not begin contractual services within 15 days of signing the contract and/or if an acceptable fee cannot be negotiated.

Firms must demonstrate relevant experience with similar educational or industrial training facilities, as well as the capacity to comply with federal grant regulations, including but not limited to procurement standards, labor compliance, and applicable safety and accessibility requirements. Minimum qualifications include licensing and legal eligibility, relevant project experience (at least two projects of similar scope and complexity within the last five years, with at least one delivered using the designbuild method), and federal grant and compliance experience.

A non-mandatory pre-submittal conference will be held on May 27, 2026, at 10:00 am to 11:00 am in Room WLR 106.

Failure to file a protest with Polk State College's Procurement Services Department within 72 hours of the posting of the recommendation for award will constitute a waiver of proceedings.

Misrepresentation of any material fact, whether intentional or unintentional, regarding the respondent's insurance coverage, policies, or capabilities will be grounds for rejection of the submittal and may result in the rescission of any resulting contract. Failure to adhere to submittal instructions may result in rejection of the submittal. A submittal may be considered nonresponsive due to failure to meet minimum requirements, failure to follow the required format, failure to sign the submittal, failure to acknowledge addenda, or failure to provide required submittals or documentation.

The bid notice mentions comprehensive warranty support as part of the supplies and services required.

The bid notice does not indicate that samples are required.