How to bid on Cutter and Welder for Ferdinand/Pike SF from Natural Resources

What Natural Resources is buying

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources needs a cutter and welder. This equipment will be used for various metal projects at Ferdinand/Pike State Forest. These projects include cutting and welding metal gates for firelanes, building hitching rails for the Pike State Forest Horse Camp, and other metal repair and construction tasks.

This is an opportunity for vendors who supply industrial equipment, specifically cutting and welding machinery, to support state park and forest infrastructure.

Key dates and deadlines

The deadline to submit your response is August 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET. All questions regarding this solicitation must be emailed to [email protected] by August 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM.

Your quoted prices must remain valid for thirty calendar days after the August 26, 2026, response due date. A complete bid package must be submitted by the deadline.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for businesses that supply cutting and welding equipment. Vendors with experience providing durable and reliable machinery for outdoor and construction-related metalwork would be a good fit. The relevant category for this bid is equipment.

How to respond

To access the bid package, click the “View original source” link. For most Indiana bids, this will directly download a ZIP file containing the notice, specifications, and forms. If a package is not directly downloaded, the link will open Indiana’s “Current Business Opportunities” list, where you can find the bid by its Event ID 003000000088037.

Responses to solicitation 003000000088037 can be emailed to [email protected], faxed to (317) 972-3275, or mailed to Amber Simonton, IN Dept of Natural Resources, 402 W. Washington St. W265, Indianapolis, IN 46204. This bid is not eligible for electronic submission through the supplier portal. To submit a response, you must register in Indiana’s separate Supplier Portal (which is free).

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Ensure your bid package is complete and all required forms are filled out accurately. Double-check that your submission method (email, fax, or mail) is correctly executed before the deadline. Since electronic submission through the supplier portal is not allowed for this bid, confirm your chosen method is properly delivered.

Clearly describe the specifications and capabilities of the cutter and welder you are offering. Highlight how your equipment meets the stated needs for cutting and welding metal gates and building hitching rails. Provide a competitive price that remains valid for the required thirty days after the response due date.