Replacement of Press & Finishing Equipment

The Citadel awarded a firm‑price contract to replace its campus‑wide press and finishing equipment used in tailoring, laundry, and dry‑cleaning facilities. The vendor will supply, deliver, install, and start‑up a complete set of Sankosha presses, finishers, toppers, and accessories, and provide on‑site training and a one‑year warranty. The contract value is $263,850 and the work must be completed by early August 2026, following a May infrastructure upgrade. • Scope: Supply and installation of 9 pieces of Sankosha equipment (legger presses, double‑buck shirt press, press‑free finisher, tensioning pants topper, Ajax form finisher, single puff irons). • Schedule: Award effective 30 Mar 2026; equipment delivery June 22‑26 2026; start‑up after pipe connections (late June‑early July); training completed by 31 Jul 2026; final performance by 7 Aug 2026. • Requirements: Vendor must hold a South Carolina vendor number, carry $1M liability insurance, provide a minimum one‑year warranty, and list authorized service providers within 125 mi of Charleston.