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Drake State Community and Technical College - Welding Consumables Pricing - ITB 2027-002 (2026)

J. F. Drake State Community And Technical College logoJ. F. Drake State Community And Technical College
Due
Oct 16, 2026
Deadline passed
Primary contact
Kory Rafferty
(256) 551-3103

The 30-second brief

What they're buying

Drake State Community and Technical College invites competitive bids for welding consumables pricing under ITB 2027-002. The scope covers Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Plasma Arc Cutting (PAC), Carbon Arc Cutting (CAC), Oxy Fuel Cutting, and Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) supplies and accessories including contact tips, nozzles, gas diffusers, torches, grinding discs, cutting discs, and welding gloves. Bids are due by October 16, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Central Standard Time at the Purchasing Office in Huntsville, Alabama. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications.

What you must deliver

Drive rolls for Lincoln Powerwave .035"-.045", Drive rolls for Lincoln Powerwave .035" Aluminum Wire, Drive rolls for Miller .035"-.045", Lincoln Wire Guide Assembly Outer 2 Roll (KP2071-3), Magnum PRO Curve 300 Welding Gun 10ft (K2951), Connector Kit Power Mig & Power Wave C300 (K466-6), Lincoln Magnum Pro .035" contact tip (KP2744-035A-B100), Lincoln Magnum Pro .045" contact tip (KP2744-045-B100), Lincoln Magnum Pro gas diffuser (KP2746-1-B25), Lincoln Magnum Pro nozzle, Lincoln Magnum Pro Liner .035"-.045" (KP44-3545-15), Bernard .035" contact tip, Bernard .045" contact tip, Bernard gas diffuser, Bernard nozzle, Bernard Liner .035"-.045", Complete Bernard 300 amp gun 10FT (Q3010AE8QMC), Pro Fax Liner .035"-.045", Pro Fax .035" contact tip, Pro Fax .045" contact tip, Pro Fax Gas Diffuser, Pro Fax Nozzle, Argon Hose 6ft., #20 Water Cooled torch 12.5ft. (K4845-20-1), TIG Adapter Kit- Twist Mate (K1622-5), #17 air cooled torch 12ft., #17 Lincoln Ultra Flex torch (K1782-12), Low Conductivity Antifreeze/Coolant (per gallon), 3/32" 2% Thoriated Tungsten, 1/8" 2% Thoriated Tungsten, Miller Foot Pedal 14pin design, Lincoln Foot Pedal 6 pin design, Argon Flow meter, #5 cup, #6 cup, #8 cup, #10 cup, #6 Gas Lens cup, #8 Gas Lens cup, #10 Gas lens cup, 3/32" collet, 1/8" collet, 1/8" Gas lens, 3/32" Gas Lens, Long Tail, #5 cup, #6 cup, #8 cup, #10 cup, #6 Gas Lens cup, #8 Gas Lens cup, #10 Gas lens cup, 3/32" collet, 1/8" collet, 1/8" Gas lens, 3/32" Gas Lens, Long Tail, Consumable Kit for Miller Spectrum 375, Consumable Kit for Lincoln Flex Cut LC125M, Consumable kit for Lincoln Flex Cut 35 air (KP5829-35A), Consumable Kit for Hypotherm 45, Consumable Kit for Thermal Dynamics 82 Cutmaster, Arc gouging rods 1/8"x12", Arc gouging rods 1/4"x12", Arc gouging rods 3/8"x12", Oxygen Regulator, Acetylene Regulator, Propane Regulator, Victor Style Cutting Tip 0-1-101, Smith Style Cutting tip size 1, Harris Style Cutting tip 6290, Flashback Arrestor Set for Oxy/fuel, Y Splitter Valve with right handed thread, Torch hose repair kit, 10 ft. torch hose, SL60 Hand torch for Thermal Dynamics 82 Cutmaster, Tweco style male cable connector, Tweco style female cable connector, Dinse style male cable connector, Welding lead 2/0 per foot, 300 Amp Electrode Holder, 300 Amp Ground Clamp, Tillman 850L welding gloves, Tillman 1414L welding gloves, Miller Tig Gloves product (#263348), Clear safety glasses, 4" grinding disc, 4" 120 grit flap disc, 4" cutting disc, 4" wire wheel, 7" grinding disc, 7" 120 grit flap disc, 7" cutting disc, 7" wire wheel, Front Cover Lens for Miller Digital Elite (#216326), Inside Cover Lens for Miller Digital Elite (#216327), Front Cover Lens for Miller Digital Infinity (#271320), Inside Cover Lens for Miller Digital Infinity, Front Cover Lens for Lincoln Viking 3350 (KP2898-1), Inside Cover Lens for Lincoln Viking 3350 (KP3044-1)

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Lowest responsible bidder

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Summary

Drake State Community and Technical College invites competitive bids for welding consumables pricing under ITB 2027-002.

The scope covers Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Plasma Arc Cutting (PAC), Carbon Arc Cutting (CAC), Oxy Fuel Cutting, and Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) supplies and accessories including contact tips, nozzles, gas diffusers, torches, grinding discs, cutting discs, and welding gloves. Bids are due by October 16, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Central Standard Time at the Purchasing Office in Huntsville, Alabama. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Lowest responsible bidder

REQUIRED DELIVERABLES

100
  • Drive rolls for Lincoln Powerwave .035"-.045"
  • Drive rolls for Lincoln Powerwave .035" Aluminum Wire
  • Drive rolls for Miller .035"-.045"
  • Lincoln Wire Guide Assembly Outer 2 Roll (KP2071-3)
  • Magnum PRO Curve 300 Welding Gun 10ft (K2951)
  • Connector Kit Power Mig & Power Wave C300 (K466-6)
  • Lincoln Magnum Pro .035" contact tip (KP2744-035A-B100)
  • Lincoln Magnum Pro .045" contact tip (KP2744-045-B100)
  • Lincoln Magnum Pro gas diffuser (KP2746-1-B25)
  • Lincoln Magnum Pro nozzle
  • Lincoln Magnum Pro Liner .035"-.045" (KP44-3545-15)
  • Bernard .035" contact tip
  • Bernard .045" contact tip
  • Bernard gas diffuser
  • Bernard nozzle
  • Bernard Liner .035"-.045"
  • Complete Bernard 300 amp gun 10FT (Q3010AE8QMC)
  • Pro Fax Liner .035"-.045"
  • Pro Fax .035" contact tip
  • Pro Fax .045" contact tip
  • Pro Fax Gas Diffuser
  • Pro Fax Nozzle
  • Argon Hose 6ft
  • #20 Water Cooled torch 12.5ft. (K4845-20-1)
  • TIG Adapter Kit- Twist Mate (K1622-5)
  • #17 air cooled torch 12ft
  • #17 Lincoln Ultra Flex torch (K1782-12)
  • Low Conductivity Antifreeze/Coolant (per gallon)
  • 3/32" 2% Thoriated Tungsten
  • 1/8" 2% Thoriated Tungsten
  • Miller Foot Pedal 14pin design
  • Lincoln Foot Pedal 6 pin design
  • Argon Flow meter
  • #5 cup
  • #6 cup
  • #8 cup
  • #10 cup
  • #6 Gas Lens cup
  • #8 Gas Lens cup
  • #10 Gas lens cup
  • 3/32" collet
  • 1/8" collet
  • 1/8" Gas lens
  • 3/32" Gas Lens
  • Long Tail
  • #5 cup
  • #6 cup
  • #8 cup
  • #10 cup
  • #6 Gas Lens cup
  • #8 Gas Lens cup
  • #10 Gas lens cup
  • 3/32" collet
  • 1/8" collet
  • 1/8" Gas lens
  • 3/32" Gas Lens
  • Long Tail
  • Consumable Kit for Miller Spectrum 375
  • Consumable Kit for Lincoln Flex Cut LC125M
  • Consumable kit for Lincoln Flex Cut 35 air (KP5829-35A)
  • Consumable Kit for Hypotherm 45
  • Consumable Kit for Thermal Dynamics 82 Cutmaster
  • Arc gouging rods 1/8"x12"
  • Arc gouging rods 1/4"x12"
  • Arc gouging rods 3/8"x12"
  • Oxygen Regulator
  • Acetylene Regulator
  • Propane Regulator
  • Victor Style Cutting Tip 0-1-101
  • Smith Style Cutting tip size 1
  • Harris Style Cutting tip 6290
  • Flashback Arrestor Set for Oxy/fuel
  • Y Splitter Valve with right handed thread
  • Torch hose repair kit
  • 10 ft. torch hose
  • SL60 Hand torch for Thermal Dynamics 82 Cutmaster
  • Tweco style male cable connector
  • Tweco style female cable connector
  • Dinse style male cable connector
  • Welding lead 2/0 per foot
  • 300 Amp Electrode Holder
  • 300 Amp Ground Clamp
  • Tillman 850L welding gloves
  • Tillman 1414L welding gloves
  • Miller Tig Gloves product (#263348)
  • Clear safety glasses
  • 4" grinding disc
  • 4" 120 grit flap disc
  • 4" cutting disc
  • 4" wire wheel
  • 7" grinding disc
  • 7" 120 grit flap disc
  • 7" cutting disc
  • 7" wire wheel
  • Front Cover Lens for Miller Digital Elite (#216326)
  • Inside Cover Lens for Miller Digital Elite (#216327)
  • Front Cover Lens for Miller Digital Infinity (#271320)
  • Inside Cover Lens for Miller Digital Infinity
  • Front Cover Lens for Lincoln Viking 3350 (KP2898-1)
  • Inside Cover Lens for Lincoln Viking 3350 (KP3044-1)

REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS

8
  • Bid response form
  • General Liability insurance
  • State
  • County or city business license
  • Vendor Disclosure Statement
  • Alabama Immigration Law Compliance documents
  • IRS Form W-9
  • E-verify documentation
Submit to
J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College, Attention: Drake State Purchasing, 3421 Meridian Street North, Building 500, Room 504, Huntsville, Alabama 35811
Scope location
Huntsville, AL
Reported agency
Drake State Community and Technical College

Questions about this ITB

How do I respond to this ITB from J. F. Drake State Community And Technical College?

Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 16, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College, Attention: Drake State Purchasing, 3421 Meridian Street North, Building 500, Room 504, Huntsville, Alabama 35811. For questions, contact Kory Rafferty.

Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this ITB?

Most government agencies, including J. F. Drake State Community And Technical College in AL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.

What happens after the ITB submission deadline?

After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.

Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?

Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Kory Rafferty at (256) 551-3103. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.

What are the key deliverables?

The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Drive rolls for Lincoln Powerwave .035"-.045", Drive rolls for Lincoln Powerwave .035" Aluminum Wire, Drive rolls for Miller .035"-.045", Lincoln Wire Guide Assembly Outer 2 Roll (KP2071-3), Magnum PRO Curve 300 Welding Gun 10ft (K2951), Connector Kit Power Mig & Power Wave C300 (K466-6), Lincoln Ma. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.

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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?

This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest responsible bidder" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.

Where can I find more RFPs from J. F. Drake State Community And Technical College?

All active and historical solicitations from J. F. Drake State Community And Technical College are tracked and searchable. As a higher ed agency, J. F. Drake State Community And Technical College regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.

What documents are required to bid on this ITB?

Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Bid response form, General Liability insurance, State, county or city business license, Vendor Disclosure Statement, Alabama Immigration Law Compliance documents, IRS Form W-9, E-verify documentation. Review the full document from J. F. Drake State Community And Technical College for the complete list.

What is the scope of this project?

This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Huntsville, AL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.

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