RFP #1070 Machining Lab Equipment

Location:	Pennsylvania
Posted:	Mar 20, 2026
Due:	Apr 10, 2026
Agency:	Westmoreland County Community College
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	66 - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

PURCHASING DEPARTMENT

Request for Proposal # 1070

FOR

Machining Lab Equipment-BBB Grant

DATE DUE: April 10, 2026, on or before 2:00 P.M. EDT

SUBMIT TO/CONTACT INFORMATION:

Joshua Howell

Director of Purchasing

Westmoreland County Community College

145 Pavilion Lane

Youngwood, PA 15697

howelljo@westmoreland.edu

724-925-4185

Westmoreland County Community College

Request for Proposal #1070

Machining Lab Equipment-BBB Grant

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 COLLEGE INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS TO VENDORS

1.1 General College Information

1.2 Scope of Work

1.3 CARES Act Grant Disclosure

1.4 Proposal Due Date

1.5 Calendar

1.6 Issuing Office

1.7 Instructions to Vendors

1.8 Format for Response

2 GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

2.1 Terms and Conditions

FORMS

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Pricing Form

References

Acknowledgement Form

Certification of Contract/Bidder

Non-Collusion Affidavit Instructions

Non-Collusion Affidavit

Business Size and Class Certification Form

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Westmoreland County Community College

Request for Proposal #1070

Machining Lab Equipment-BBB Grant

1.1 GENERAL COLLEGE INFORMATION

Since its founding in 1970, Westmoreland County Community College has provided affordable, high-

quality, postsecondary education to thousands of southwestern Pennsylvania residents.

Westmoreland is a comprehensive community college serving approximately 5,554 students each fall

and spring semester at seven locations and online. The college encompasses the main campus and

six education centers in Westmoreland, Fayette, and Indiana counties, strategically located to serve

every area of the region.

The main campus is located in rural Youngwood, PA, a short distance from the New Stanton

Interchange of the Pennsylvania Turnpike off of US Route 119. The 80-acre campus comprises four

buildings: Student Achievement Center, Health and Culinary Center, Science Innovation Center and

the Business and Industry Center all of which contain general classrooms, smart classrooms and

laboratories with modern equipment that provide opportunities for students to gain hands-on

experiences in a variety of career fields. The Student Achievement Center also contains the college

bookstore, library, student activities center, gymnasium and fitness center, and more. In addition,

there are athletic fields for baseball, softball, soccer and other sporting activities.

Westmoreland’s state-of-the-art Advanced Technology Center offers education and training for

students and incumbent workers in advanced manufacturing. Occupying 73,500-square-feet-of-

space at RIDC-Westmoreland in Mount Pleasant, the center features numerous specialized labs to

enhance learning including computer-aided drafting and design, computer numerical control,

electronics, energy, metallurgy and welding/virtual welding.

Complementing the credit programming are a full array of student services, including financial aid,

tutoring, and career placement, and student life activities such as intercollegiate athletics, intramurals

and clubs.

The college also offers a variety of continuing education courses in workforce training, professional

development, health care, computer training, personal enrichment, and public safety.

Westmoreland works with government, business and community leaders to continually develop and

offer innovative and educational programs to improve the lives of the constituents it serves.

A full description of the Westmoreland College experience can be found at www.westmoreland.edu.

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1.2 SCOPE OF WORK

Westmoreland County Community College

Request for Proposal #1070

Machining Lab Equipment-BBB Grant

Westmoreland County Community College is seeking a qualified vendor to supply machining

equipment for a new Machine Lab under the Build Back Better Grant – Robotics initiative.

The items listed below are based on sample models and represent the specifications required for

each piece of equipment. Vendors may propose brand-name or equivalent products that meet or

exceed the provided specifications.

The Pricing Bid Form included in this RFP contains a comprehensive list of equipment, tools,

accessories, and supplies, along with the required quantities. Vendors offering multiple comparable

makes and models are encouraged to include those options in their proposals.

While the College prefers a single vendor capable of supplying all listed items, partial proposals will

be considered. The College reserves the right to make multiple vendor awards based on the

proposals received.

1) Haas CNC Pocket Mill

a. 12”x12”x15” (305x305x381 mm)travels

b. CT option

c. 4000-rpm Spindle, 40 taper, belt drive, 7.5 hp (5.6 kW) vector drive

d. Advanced Tool Management

e. Early Power-Failure Detection Module

f. Ethernet Interface

g. Remote monitoring

h. Wireless File Transfer

i. Lifting Provision; built-in attachment points for lifting the machine

j. Media Display- program to call up media files (images, videos, PDF files) from memory

and display them on the control screen as the program runs.

k. Wireless Phone Charging Station

l. Safe Run

m. Stainless steel way covers; constructed of heavy-gauge 304 stainless steel, with

aluminum wipers.

n. Surge Protection

o. Standard Warranty/365 days x24 hours support

p. Wi-Fi Connection for local internet

q. Internal low-voltage transformer 195-260V operation

OPTIONAL to be included:

r. 10-Pocket Carousel Tool Charger

s. Coolant Pump Kit

t. Rigid Tapping

u. Tooling

i. 20-Piece, CT40 Toolholder Kit, TSC

ii. - 04-0003 CT40 1" End Mill Holder x 1-3/4" Gage Length, TSC ✕ 2

iii. - 04-0004 CT40 3/4" End Mill Holder x 1-3/4" Gage Length, TSC ✕ 3

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Westmoreland County Community College

Request for Proposal #1070

Machining Lab Equipment-BBB Grant

iv. - 04-0006 CT40 ER16 Collet Chuck x 2-1/2" Gage Length, TSC ✕ 2

v. - 04-0007 CT40 ER16 Collet Chuck x 4" Gage Length, TSC

vi. - 04-0009 CT40 ER25 Collet Chuck x 4" Gage Length, TSC ✕ 2

vii. - 04-0010 CT40 ER32 Collet Chuck x 2-1/2" Gage Length, TSC ✕ 4

viii. - 04-0011 CT40 ER32 Collet Chuck x 4" Gage Length, TSC ✕ 2

ix. - 04-0013 CT40 Shell Mill Holder, 1" Pilot Diameter x 2" Gage Length, TSC ✕ 2

x. - 04-0015 CT40 Shell Mill Holder, 3/4" Pilot Diameter x 2" Gage Length, TSC ✕ 2

xi. - 04-0201 Haas CT40 Pull Stud/Retention Knob, TSC - Pack of 10 ✕ 2

xii. - 04-0718 10-Piece, ER16 Straight Bore Collet Set, 1/16" - 3/8"

xiii. - 04-0719 15-Piece, ER25 Straight Bore Collet Set, 1/8" - 5/8"

xiv. - 04-0720 18-Piece, ER32 Straight Bore Collet Set, 1/8" - 25/32"

xv. - 06-0016 ER16A Hex Spanner Wrench

xvi. - 06-0017 ER25UM/RD Spanner Wrench

xvii. - 06-0018 ER32UM/RD Spanner Wrench

xviii. - 06-0310 3/4" Arbor 3/8"-24 UNF Thread, Shell Mill Coolant Slot Arbor Screw ✕ 2

xix. - 06-0311 1" Arbor 1/2"-20 UNF Thread, Shell Mill Coolant Slot Arbor Screw ✕ 2

v. Mill Work holding Kit, 4” Manual Vise

i. 04-0258 58-Piece, 16mm T-Slot Hardware/Toe Clamp Set, 1/2"-13 Thread

ii. - 05-0072 Haas CT40 (SK40/DIN) Toolholder Fixture / Vise

iii. - 05-0084 Soft Steel 4" (100mm) x 1" (25mm) Machinable Vise Jaws

iv. - 05-0087 Aluminum 4" (100mm) x 1" (25mm) Machinable Vise Jaws

v. - 05-0088 Aluminum 4" (100mm) x 1-1/2" (38mm) Machinable Vise Jaws

vi. - 05-0089 Aluminum 4" (100mm) x 2" (50mm) Machinable Vise Jaws

vii. - 05-0405 4" Single-Station Fixed-Jaw Vise, 6-1/2" Opening, Flange Style

2) Haas CNC Toolroom Lathe with 16”x30” (406x762 mm) max capacity

a. 1800-rpm Spindle, 10 hp (7.5 kW), A2-5 spindle nose, 2.3" (58 mm) spindle bore, belt

drive

b. Standard Program Memory; 1 GB of onboard memory for program storage and backup.

c. Advanced Tool Management

d. Coolant Pump Kit

e. Chip Enclosure; provides chip and coolant containment and protects the operator.

f. Early Power-Failure Detection Module

g. Ethernet Interface

h. Remote monitoring

i. Wireless File Transfer

j. User-Definable Macros

k. Wireless Phone Charging Station

l. Standard Warranty/365 days x24 hours support

m. Visual Part Programming System

n. WiFi Connection

o. Work Light

p. Cross-Slide

q. Internal Low-Voltage Transformer for 195-260V operation

OPTIONS to be Included

r. Electronic Handwheels

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