University of Minnesota Ionwave #10290.2026.30.03.mw Addendum 1

University of Minnesota Solicits CNC Digital Cutter System with 10-Year Support

The University of Minnesota Twin Cities Campus is seeking proposals for a new CNC Digital Cutter System to support the Signs & Graphics Department's production of high-precision signage and graphics. - Government Buyer: - University of Minnesota Purchasing Services, Twin Cities Campus (Signs & Graphics Department) - Products & Equipment Requested: - One (1) CNC Digital Cutter system (minimum 48" x 96" sheet capacity, high-precision linear drive, ADA-compliant braille engraving, network connectivity) - Tooling package including: - Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) - Braille bead insertion tool and braille tooling package - Routing bits, cutting blades, creasing tools - Integrated camera registration system (for universal mark recognition and workflow integration) - Roll-to-roll feeding and take-up system for flexible substrates - Proprietary production software (must integrate with Adobe Creative Suite) - Services Required: - Delivery and shipping (F.O.B. Destination, freight prepaid) - On-site installation, setup, leveling, and calibration - Technical and operational training for staff and users (within four weeks of installation) - Comprehensive 10-year maintenance and support plan (includes 1-year warranty, 9 years annual service, same-day phone/online support, max 72-hour onsite repair response) - Optional trade-in credit for an existing 25-year-old Gravotech system - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must support ADA-compliant braille signage production - Modular expandability for future tooling - Vendors must provide detailed pricing, specifications, software licensing, and participate in a University Vendor Risk Assessment - Ability to provide physical samples or video demonstrations upon request - Maximum 72-hour onsite repair response time - No specific OEMs are named; opportunity is open to qualified manufacturers and vendors capable of meeting all technical and service requirements.

Description

The University of Minnesota Purchasing Services is soliciting proposals to furnish, deliver, and install one new CNC Digital Cutter system at the Twin Cities campus. The system must support high-precision engraving and cutting on various materials including wood, plexiglass, sintra, gravoply, and metals up to 1 inch thick, and comply with ADA standards for braille signage. The contract includes equipment delivery, installation, on-site training, and a 10-year maintenance and support plan. Vendors must provide detailed pricing, specifications, software licensing, and support plans, and may be asked to provide physical samples or video demonstrations during evaluation.

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