Welding equipment & supplies

STATE OF LOUISIANA
SOWELA TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
AGENCY REQUEST FOR QUOTATION
PURCHASING AGENT: Susan Tucek BID NUMBER
86105
EMAIL: bids@sowela.edu
BID OPENING DATE/TIME: PAYMENT TERMS DELIVERY TERMS/FOB POINT
06/11/26
11:00 AM NET 30 DAY FOB DESTINATION
VENDOR NAME DELIVER BID BEFORE OPENING DATE/TIME TO:
SOWELA TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SUSAN TUCEK
3820 SEN J B JOHNSTON AVENUE
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70615
EMAIL ADDRESS:
THESE ITEMS ARE BEING REQUESTED FOR
SIGNATURE: DELIVERY TO:
SOWELA TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DATE: 3810 SEN J B JOHNSTON AVENUE
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70615
LINE NO COMMODITY/SERVICE DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT UNIT EXTENDED AMOUNT
ORDERED PRICE
1 5P+ E6010, 1/8X50# 4,000 LB
LINED010278
2 ESAB 86 ER70S-6, 1/8X36 IN ID2 800 LB
ESA1381F22 OR EQUAL
3 4.5 IN ANGLE GRINDER, 11 AMP 25 EA
DWTDWE402N OR EQUAL
4 4X5/8-11 CS STB .020 CARBON STEEL 300 EA
DWTDW4925B OR EQUAL
5 T-27, 4.5X1/8X5/8-11, 10/BX 400 EA
DWTDW8435 OR EQUAL
6 T-27, 4.5X1/4X5/8-11, 10/BX 400 EA
DWTDW4523 OR EQUAL
7 7 IN ANGLE GRINDER, 4.0HP, 8500RPM 12 EA
DWTDWE4517 OR EQUAL
8 T-27, 7X1/4X5/8-11 GP 60 EA
DWTDW4999 OR EQUAL
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LINE NO COMMODITY/SERVICE DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT UNIT EXTENDED AMOUNT
ORDERED PRICE
9 HYPERTHERM NOZZLE 65 AMP, 100 EA
PMX65A, PMX85A. MUST BE COM-
PATIBLE WITH HYPERTHERM
PLASMA CUTTER
HYP220819 OR EQUAL
10 HYPERTHERM ELECTRODE SPRING 100 EA
PMX65A, PMX85A. MUST BE COM-
PATIBLE WITH HYPERTHERM
PLASMA CUTTER
HYP220842 OR EQUAL
11 HYPERTHERM SHIELD GOUGING 50 EA
PMX65A, PMX85A. MUST BE COM-
PATIBLE WITH HYPERTHERM
PLASMA CUTTER
HYP220798 OR EQUAL
12 JOURNEYMAN SELECT EDGE KIT 6 EA
VIC0384-2081 OR EQUAL
13 SR450D540 REGULATOR 12 EA
VIC0781-0527 OR EQUAL
14 SR460A510 REGULATOR 12 EA
VIC0781-0584 OR EQUAL
15 GENUINE 1-1-101 TIP 75 EA
VIC0330-0005 OR EQUAL
16 TIP CLEANER STANDARD SET 50 EA
CUSTOM IMPRINTED
NASIMPRINT OR EQUAL
17 PORTABLE TRACK CUTTER + 2 3 EA
TRACK SELECTIONS
PFXTCM200V OR EQUAL
18 TWECO A532 ELECTRODE HOLDER, 150 EA
200A
VIC9110-1101 OR EQUAL
19 TWECO GC200 GROUND CLAMP 75 EA
200A COPPER GROUND CLAMP
VIC9205-1120 OR EQUAL
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LINE NO COMMODITY/SERVICE DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT UNIT EXTENDED AMOUNT
ORDERED PRICE
20 180A FLEX VALVE, 12.5 FT 40 EA
PFX17FVHD12R OR EQUAL
21 TIG TORCH CONNECTOR 30 EA
PFXTCC150 OR EQUAL
22 1/8 IN LDGL GAS LENS 100 EA
PFX995795 OR EQUAL
23 1/8 IN COLLET 17-18-26 TORCH 150 EA
PFX10N25 OR EQUAL
24 1/8X7 IN, 2% THORIATED EWTH-2, 250 EA
RED
WCTWT018X7 OR EQUAL
25 #12 LDGL CUP 150 EA
PFX53N87 OR EQUAL
26 #10 LDGL CUP 150 EA
PFX53N88 OR EQUAL
27 HI #8 CUP 75 EA
PFX57N74 OR EQUAL
28 TRIPLE FLINT LIGHTER 50 EA
TWD4501 OR EQUAL
29 CR-39, 2X4.25 CLEAR COVER LENS 6 BX
JWH1010014 OR EQUAL
30 LARGE PIGSKIN MIG GLOVE 100 EA
TPC1062L OR EQUAL
31 TWECO 2WPC-P MALE CONNECTOR 30 BX
2/BX
VIC9425-1226 OR EQUAL
32 BLACK & RED DINSE KDP-50M PLUG 50 EA
LEN05309 OR EQUAL
33 50 FT, 12/3 OUTDOOR EXTENSION 6 EA
CORD W/LIGHTED ENDS
SWR2588SW0002 OR EQUAL
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LINE NO COMMODITY/SERVICE DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT UNIT EXTENDED AMOUNT
ORDERED PRICE
34 8 IN X 15.5 IN, .040 PETG CLEAR 500 EA
VISOR
KRP815M-40 OR EQUAL
35 .040 X 8 IN X 15.5 DARK GREEN 200 EA
VISOR
IRO3940G OR EQUAL
36 14/18T BAND SAW BLADE, 5/PK 10 PK
LNXW1485 OR EQUAL
37 1.5 DIE GRINDER 6 EA
DWTDWE4887 OR EQUAL
38 XMT350 MPA POWER SOURCE ONLY 17 EA
MIL907366 OR EQUAL
39 BLACK VISOR HEADGEAR WITH 50 EA
RATCHET
IRO3942 OR EQUAL
40 .035 ACCULOCK MDX TIP 30 PK
MLT-M035 OR EQUAL
41 .045 ACCULOCK MDX TIP 30 PK
MLN-M1218C OR EQUAL
42 ACCULOCK MDX 1/2 NOZZLE 1/8 IN 10 EA
RECESS
MILN-M1218C OR EQUAL
43 MATADOR WELPER WELDER 10 EA
PLIERS
JWH4705008 OR EQUAL
44 2 FT, 12/3 CORD SET GFCI 6 EA
SWR14880023-6 OR EQUAL
45 SA-5.5 IN DOUBLE CUT BUR 20 EA
CYLINDRICAL
DRL7A132DBC OR EQUAL
46 GEMINI T-1, 8X1X1 BENCH WHEEL, 6 EA
60G
NRT07660788285 OR EQUAL

Submit Bid to:
Office of Purchasing
3820 Sen. J. Bennett
Johnston Ave.
Lake Charles, LA, 70615
Instructions to Bidders
Bid Number: 86105 Buyer of Record:
Susan Tucek
Due Date/Time: 06/11/26 10:45 AM CST bids@sowela.edu
Bid Opening Time:06/11/26 11:00 AM CST
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
1. Sealed bids for furnishing the items and/or services specified are hereby solicited and will be
received by the issuing SOWELA Technical Community College (SOWELA)
Campus/Department at the "Submit Bid To" address stated above, until the specified due
date and time. The bidder is solely responsible for the timely delivery of the bid. The
Purchasing Office is not responsible for any delays.
2. Bid submissions must be signed by a person authorized to bind the vendor. In accordance
with Louisiana R.S. 39:1594, the person signing the bid must be: (1) a corporate officer listed
on the most current annual report on file with the secretary of state, or the signature on the
bid is that of any member of a partnership or partnership in commendam listed in the most
current partnership records on file with the secretary of state; or (2) an authorized
representative of the corporation, partnership, or other legal entity and the Bidder submits or
provides upon request a corporate resolution, certification as to the corporate principal, or
other documents indicating authority which are acceptable to the public entity, including
registration on an electronic Internet database maintained by the public entity; or (3) entity
has filed in the appropriate records of the secretary of state in which the public entity is
located, an affidavit, resolution, or other acknowledged or authentic document indicating the
names of all parties authorized to submit bids for public contracts.
3. When bid is submitted by email, the subject line must show the Bid Number and submission
must be received by bid deadline.
4. Read the entire solicitation, including all terms, conditions and specifications.
5. All bid information and prices must be typed or written in ink. Any corrections, erasures or
other forms of alteration to unit prices are to be initialed by the Bidder.
6. Bid prices shall include all delivery charges paid by the vendor, F.O.B. SOWELA Destination,
unless otherwise provided in the solicitation. Any invoiced delivery charges not quoted and
itemized on the SOWELA purchase order are subject to rejection and non-payment.
7. Payment terms: Net 30 after receipt of a properly executed invoice or delivery and
acceptance, whichever is later.
8. By signing this solicitation, the Bidder certifies compliance with all general instructions to
Bidders, terms, conditions and specifications; and further certifies that this bid is made
without collusion or fraud.

9. MANDATORY bid requirements are detailed immediately following the Standard Terms &
Conditions section.
10. Quantities listed in these specifications are approximate and are not guaranteed by the
College. The College reserves the right to increase or reduce quantity as needed if in the best
interest of the College.
STANDARD TERMS & CONDITIONS
These standard terms and conditions shall apply to all SOWELA solicitations, unless otherwise
specifically amended and provided for in the special terms and conditions, specifications, or other
solicitation documents. In the event of conflict between the General Instructions to Bidders or
Standard Terms & Conditions and the Special Terms & Conditions, the Special Terms & Conditions
shall govern.
Bids submitted are subject to provisions of the laws of the State of Louisiana, including but not limited
to: the Louisiana Procurement Code (R.S. 39:1551-1736); Purchasing Rules and Regulations (Title 34
of the Louisiana Administrative Code); Executive Orders; and the terms, conditions, and
specifications stated in this solicitation.
1. Bid Delivery and Receipt
To be considered, Bidders may submit bids electronically to bids@sowela.edu or physically by mail
or hand-delivery.
When a bid is submitted by email, the subject line must show the Bid Number and must be received
by the bid deadline.
If the bid is sent by mail or express delivery, the sealed envelope shall be enclosed in a separate
mailing envelope with the notation "Bid Enclosed" on the face thereof. Such bids shall be sent by
Registered or Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, addressed to:
SOWELA Technical Community College Business Office Attention Susan Tucek,
3820 Senator J Bennett Johnston Ave.
Lake Charles, Louisiana, 70615.
The Bid shall be sealed in an opaque envelope. The bid envelope shall be identified on the outside
with the name of the project, and the name, address, and license number of the Bidder.
The envelope shall not contain multiple bid forms, and will be received until the time specified and
at the place specified in the Advertisement for Bids. It shall be the specific responsibility of the Bidder
to deliver his sealed bid to SOWELA Technical Community College Business Office at the appointed
place and prior to the announced time for the opening of bids. Late delivery of a bid for any reason,
including late delivery by United States Mail, or express delivery, shall disqualify the bid.
2. Bid Forms
Bids are to be submitted on and in accordance with the SOWELA solicitation forms provided and
must be signed by an authorized agent of the vendor. Bids submitted on other forms or in other price
formats may be considered informal and may be rejected in part or in their entirety. Bids submitted

in pencil and/or bids containing no original signature indicating the Bidder's intent to be bound will
not be accepted.
3. Interpretation of Solicitation/Bidder Inquiries
If Bidder is in doubt as to the meaning of any part or requirement of this solicitation, Bidder may
submit a written request for interpretation to the Buyer-of-Record at the bids@sowela.edu. Written
inquiries must be received in the SOWELA Office of Purchasing no later than five (5) calendar days
prior to the opening of bids and shall be clearly cross-referenced to the relevant
solicitation/specification in question. No decisions or actions shall be executed by any Bidder as a
result of oral discussions with any SOWELA employee or consultant. Any interpretation of the
documents will be made by formal addendum only, issued by the SOWELA Office of Purchasing, and
mailed or delivered to all Bidders known to have received the solicitation. SOWELA shall not be
responsible for any other interpretations or assumptions made by Bidder.
4. Bid Opening
Bidders may attend the bid opening, but no information or opinions concerning the ultimate contract
award will be given at bid opening or during the evaluation process. Written bid tabulations will not
be furnished. Bids may be examined within 72 hours after bid opening. Information pertaining to
completed files may be secured by submitting a written request to the Buyer-of-Record at the email
address shown in header.
5. Special Accommodations
Any "qualified individual with a disability" as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, who has
submitted a bid and desires to attend the public bid opening, must notify the SOWELA Office of
Purchasing in writing not later than seven days prior to the bid opening date of their need for special
accommodations. If the request cannot be reasonably provided, the individual will be informed prior
to the bid opening.
6. Standards of Quality
Any product or service bid shall conform to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations,
and the specifications contained in the solicitation. Any manufacturer's name, trade name, brand
name, or catalog number used in the specification is for the purpose of describing the standard of
quality, performance, and characteristics desired; and is not intended to limit or restrict competition.
The bidder must specify the brand and model number of the product offered in his bid. Bids not
specifying brand and model number shall be considered as offering the exact product specified in the
solicitation.
7. New Products/Warranty/Patents
All products bid for purchase must be new, never previously used, of the manufacturer's current
model and/or packaging, and of the best quality as measured by acceptable trade standards. No
remanufactured, demonstrator, used or irregular products will be considered for purchase unless
otherwise specified. The manufacturer's standard published warranty and provisions shall apply,
unless more stringent warranties are otherwise required by SOWELA and specified in the solicitation.

In such cases, the Bidder and/or manufacturer shall honor the specified warranty requirements, and
bid prices shall include any premium costs of such coverage.
Bidder guarantees that the products proposed and furnished will not infringe upon any valid patent
or trademark; and shall, at its own expense, defend any and all actions or suits charging such
infringement, and shall hold SOWELA harmless.
8. Descriptive Information
Bidders proposing an equivalent brand or model are to submit descriptive information (such as
literature, technical data, illustrations, etc.) sufficient for SOWELA to evaluate quality, suitability, and
compliance with the specifications with the bid submission. Failure to submit descriptive information
may cause bid to be rejected. Any changes made by Bidder to a manufacturer's published
specifications shall be verifiable by the manufacturer. If items bid do not fully comply with
specifications, Bidder must state in what respect items deviate. Bidder's failure to note exceptions in
its bid will not relieve the Bidder from supplying the actual products requested.
9. Bids/Prices/F.O.B. Point
* The bid price for each item is to be quoted on a "net" basis and F.O.B. SOWELA Destination, i.e.
title passing upon receipt and inclusive of all delivery charges, any item discounts, etc.
* Bids other than F.O.B. SOWELA Destination may be rejected.
* Bids indicating estimated freight charges may be rejected.
* Bids requiring deposits, payment in advance, or C.O.D. terms may be rejected.
* Bidders who do not quote "net" item prices and who separately quote an overall "lump sum"
freight cost or discount for all items shall be considered as submitting an "all-or-none" bid for
evaluation and award purposes; and risk rejection if award is made on an item basis.
* Prices shall be firm for acceptance for a minimum of 30 days, unless otherwise specified. Bids
conditioned with shorter acceptance periods may be rejected.
* Prices are to be quoted in the unit price section or may be rejected.
* In the event of extension errors, the unit price bid shall prevail.
10. Taxes
Vendor is responsible for including all applicable taxes in the bid price. SOWELA is exempt from all
Louisiana state and local sales and use taxes. However, that tax-exempt status does not transfer to
its contractors, subcontractors, suppliers or vendors for their use in purchasing project-related
materials. By accepting an award, resident and non-resident firms acknowledge their responsibility
for the payment of all taxes duly accessed by the State of Louisiana and its political subdivisions for which
they are liable, including but not limited to: franchise taxes, privilege taxes, sales taxes, use taxes,
ad valorem taxes, etc.

11. Terms and Conditions
This solicitation contains all terms and conditions with respect to the purchase of the goods and/or
services specified herein. The submittal of any contrary terms and conditions may cause your bid to
be rejected. By signing and submitting a bid, vendor agrees that contrary terms and conditions which
may be included in its bid are nullified; and agrees that this contract shall be construed in accordance
with this solicitation and governed by the laws of the State of Louisiana.
12. Vendor Forms/ SOWELA Signature Authority
The terms and conditions of the SOWELA solicitation, purchase order and contract shall solely govern
the purchase agreement, and shall not be amended by any vendor contract, form, etc. SOWELA's
Chancellor, is delegated sole authority to execute/sign any vendor contracts, forms, etc., on behalf
of SOWELA. Departments are expressly prohibited from signing any vendor forms. Any such vendor
contracts/forms bearing unauthorized signatures shall be null and void, shall have no legal force, and
shall not be recognized by SOWELA in any dispute arising therefrom. Vendors who present any such
forms to department users for signature without regard to this strict SOWELA policy may face contract
cancellation, suspension, and/or debarment.
13. Awards
SOWELA reserves the right: (1) to award items separately, grouped, or on an all-or-none basis, as
deemed in its best interest; (2) to reject any or all bids and/or items; and (3) to waive any informalities.
All solicitation specifications, terms and conditions shall be made part of any subsequent award as if
fully reproduced and included therein, unless specifically amended in the formal contract.
14. Acceptance of Bid
Only the issuance of an official SOWELA purchase order, contract, Notification of Award letter, or a
Notification of Intent to Award letter shall constitute the College's acceptance of a bid. SOWELA shall
not be responsible in any way to a vendor for goods delivered or services rendered without an official
purchase order and/or contract.
15. Applicable Law
All contracts shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of
Louisiana.
16. Awarded Products/Unauthorized Substitutions
Only those awarded brands and numbers stated in the SOWELA contract are approved for delivery,
acceptance, and payment purposes. Any substitutions must be reviewed and approved by the
SOWELA Office of Purchasing prior to awarding the contract. Unauthorized product substitutions are
subject to rejection at time of delivery, post-return at vendor's expense, and nonpayment.
17. Testing/Rejected Goods
Vendor warrants that the products furnished will be in full conformity with the specification, drawing or
sample, and agrees that this warranty shall survive delivery, acceptance, and use. Any defect in any
product may cause its rejection. SOWELA reserves the right to test products for conformance to

specifications both prior to and after any award. Vendor shall bear the cost of testing if product is
found to be non-compliant. All rejected goods will be held at vendor's risk and expense, and subject
to vendor's prompt disposition. Unless otherwise arranged, rejected goods will be returned to the vendor
freight collect.
18. Delivery
Vendor is responsible for making timely delivery in accordance with its quoted delivery terms. Vendor
shall promptly notify the SOWELA Department and/or SOWELA Office of Purchasing of any
unforeseen delays beyond its control. In such cases, SOWELA reserves the right to cancel the order
and to make alternative arrangements to meet its needs.
19. Default of Vendor
Failure to deliver within the time specified in the bid/award will constitute a default and may be cause for
contract cancellation. Where SOWELA has determined the vendor to be in default, SOWELA
reserves the right to purchase any or all goods or services covered by the contract on the open market
and to surcharge the vendor with costs in excess of the contract price. Until such assessed
surcharges have been paid, no subsequent bids from the defaulting vendor will be considered for
award.
20. Vendor Invoices
Invoices shall reference the SOWELA purchase order number, vendor's packing list/delivery ticket
number, shipping/delivery date, etc. Invoices are to be itemized and billed in accordance with the
order, show the amount of any prompt payment discount, and submitted on the vendor's own invoice
form. Invoices submitted by the vendor's supplier are not acceptable.
21. Delinquent Payment Penalties
Delinquent payment penalties are mandated and governed by Louisiana R.S. 39:1695. Vendor
penalties to the contrary shall be null and void, shall have no legal force, and shall not be recognized
by SOWELA in any dispute arising therefrom.
22. Assignment of Contract/Contract Proceeds
Vendor shall not assign, sublet or transfer its contractual responsibilities, or payment proceeds
thereof, to another party without the prior written consent and approval of the SOWELA Office of
Purchasing. Unauthorized assignments of contract or assignments of contract proceeds shall be null
and void, shall have no legal force, and shall not be recognized by SOWELA in any dispute arising
therefrom.
23. Contract Cancellation/Termination
SOWELA has the right to cancel any contract for cause, in accordance with purchasing rules and
regulations, including but not limited to: (1) failure to deliver within the time specified in the contract;
(2) failure of the product or service to meet specifications, conform to sample quality or to be
delivered in good condition; (3) misrepresentation by the vendor; (4) fraud, collusion, conspiracy or
other unlawful means of obtaining any contract with the College; (5) conflict of contract provisions
with constitutional or statutory provisions of state or federal law; (6) any other breach of contract.