This procurement concerns a single unit purchase of a New Summit 22‑4 × 120 Precision Engine Lathe for Central Alabama Water. Two bids were received; MSC Industrial Supply, Co. was the only responsible and responsive bidder and was recommended for award at a unit price of $49,810.30 (NET 30). The competing bid from Summit Machine Tool was deemed non‑responsive due to late submission. No additional services (installation, training, maintenance) are described, and no contract term, delivery schedule, or renewal provisions are provided. The purchase falls under a straightforward open‑competition, unit‑price acquisition for a capital equipment item.
• Item: New Summit 22‑4 × 120 precision engine lathe (one unit).
• Awarded vendor: MSC Industrial Supply, Co. (Hoover, AL) at $49,810.30.
• Procurement method: Full and open competition with two bids, one responsive.
• Scope: Equipment purchase only; no ancillary work or warranty terms detailed.