Jun 10, 2024

New welders for HCTEA on BOE agenda

Posted Jun 10, 2024 10:00 AM
USD 308 Admin Building-Photo by Daren Dunn
USD 308 Admin Building-Photo by Daren Dunn

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education will deal with a request from HCTEA at its meeting on Monday.

According to agenda documents, HCTEA is asking for approval to purchase 10 Lincoln Electric 300C welders for the Welding Technology program. These welders are multi-process machines that meet industry standards and curriculum outcomes set by the Kansas Board of Regents Welding program alignment, as well as course competencies for the Kansas Department of Education Manufacturing Pathway. These welders will replace existing equipment. Trade-in’s of the existing welders were included in 2 of the 3 sealed bids from vendors.

The welders will come from Lampton Welding Supply at a cost of $108,667.60.

The Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education meets at 6 p.m. Monday at the USD 308 Admin Center located at 1520 North Plum Street.

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