3-Axis Cnc Mill

The contract work involves the procurement, delivery, rigging, and installation of a 3-Axis CNC Mill equipped with several automation packages that enable retrofitting for use with standalone robotics. This advanced machinery is intended to enhance classroom instruction by standardizing equipment and reducing instructional difficulties caused by the current mix of Haas and Okuma machines, which differ significantly and complicate simultaneous teaching. The new CNC mill will also support the teaching of lights out manufacturing and machine tending, aligning with industry needs and helping to address the local manufacturing workforce gap by enabling more efficient training and collaboration with business partners. This solicitation is being issued by the CIMM department, which is seeking to upgrade its machinery to better align with industry standards and to meet the needs expressed by its committee and business partners. The background for this contract centers on the department's ongoing struggle to teach machining fundamentals due to differences between existing equipment brands. These differences have resulted in valuable class time being diverted from learning core concepts to troubleshooting machine-specific issues. The addition of this new CNC mill, along with its automation capabilities, will allow the department to better prepare students for modern manufacturing environments and foster stronger partnerships with local manufacturers. Contract requirements include the provision of freight, rigging, and installation of the machine by the vendor. The machine must be compatible with automation packages for future integration with robotics, supporting the department's goal of teaching advanced manufacturing techniques. Vendors interested in this opportunity should refer to Opportunity ID: bid #26-7692 for submission instructions and further details.