Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network #40002-86105

SOWELA Technical Community College Solicits Welding Equipment and Supplies

SOWELA Technical Community College in Lake Charles, Louisiana is seeking bids for a comprehensive range of welding equipment and industrial supplies to support its technical training programs. - Government Buyer: - SOWELA Technical Community College, Office of Purchasing - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - ESAB - Hypertherm - DeWalt - Victor (including Tweco) - Miller - Additional brands referenced: Lincoln Electric, Lenox, Matador, AccuLock, Gemini, and others - Products and Quantities: - Welding rods (e.g., 5P+ E6010, 4,000 lbs; ESAB 86 ER70S-6, 800 units) - Angle grinders (4.5" and 7" DeWalt models, 25 and 12 units) - Carbon steel and grinding wheels (various sizes, hundreds of units) - Hypertherm plasma cutter consumables (nozzles, electrodes, shields; 100+ units each) - Regulators and welding tips (Victor, 12+ units each) - Portable track cutters, electrode holders, ground clamps, TIG torch connectors, gas lenses, collets, thoriated tungsten, and cups - Safety and PPE: visors (clear and dark green, 700 units), gloves (100 units), visor headgear (50 units) - Power sources (Miller XMT350 MPA, 17 units) - Extension cords, band saw blades, die grinders, welder pliers, and other accessories - Notable Requirements: - All items must meet specified part numbers or be approved equals - Bulk quantities for consumables and equipment - Delivery required to SOWELA's Lake Charles campus - Payment terms: net 30 days after delivery and acceptance - No automatic renewals; prices must remain firm until delivery - OEMs are highlighted as key suppliers, but equivalent products from other manufacturers are permitted. - The opportunity is open to suppliers able to provide the specified or equivalent welding and industrial products.

Description

This solicitation is for the procurement of welding equipment and supplies for Sowela Technical Community College. The scope includes various welding consumables, tools, and equipment such as angle grinders, welding wires, regulators, and protective gear. The solicitation is posted on the Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network with a response deadline of June 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM CT. The contact person for this solicitation is Sonya LaCasse at Sowela Technical Community College.

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