Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City Publicpurchase #1011-27

Metropolitan Community College solicits bids for a 3-axis CNC mill with automation and installation services

Metropolitan Community College (MCC) is seeking bids for a 3-axis CNC mill to enhance its CIMM department's advanced manufacturing capabilities. - Buyer: Metropolitan Community College, CIMM department - Main product: 3-axis CNC mill with automation packages - Must support retrofitting for standalone robotics - Designed for advanced manufacturing education and workforce development - Services required: Freight, rigging, and installation of the CNC mill - Current equipment: Mix of Haas and Okuma machinery - Goal: Standardize equipment for effective teaching and support lights out manufacturing and machine tending - No specific OEMs or part numbers provided; vendors must supply industry-aligned CNC mills with automation features - Notable requirement: Machine must be suitable for robotics integration and educational use

Description

This solicitation is a resubmitted invitation for bid (IFB) for a 3-axis CNC mill with several automation packages that allow retrofitting for standalone robotics. The procurement includes freight, rigging, and installation of the machine. The equipment is intended to enhance manufacturing education and workforce development at the CIMM department by standardizing machinery used for teaching and supporting lights out manufacturing with machine tending. The goal is to address workforce gaps by training students with industry-aligned machinery and automation.

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