Acetylene MC Cylinder, Oxygen R Cylinder, Nitrogen N180 Cylinder

The State of Illinois awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract to Airgas USA, LLC for the provision of industrial gases and cylinder exchange services to the Illinois River Correctional Center (ILRIVERCC426) located in Canon, Illinois. The contract, designated 27-426DOC-ILRIV-P-98916, was executed on July 6, 2026, with a contract amount of $736 and a performance period extending through June 30, 2027. The deliverables consist of three distinct line items: two exchanges of empty acetylene cylinders (10 cubic feet, 3,000 pounds per square inch) at $117.28 each; three exchanges of oxygen cylinders (20 cubic feet, 3,000 pounds per square inch) at $32.89 each; and two exchanges of nitrogen cylinders (3,000 pounds per square inch) at $201.44 each.

This agreement operates under the framework of a Basic Ordering Agreement between the State of Illinois Department of Correctional Services and Airgas, establishing standardized pricing and terms for ongoing procurement of industrial gases. The contract is governed by the State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions, which impose standard requirements including commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, compliance with applicable prevailing wage provisions, and adherence to the Illinois Prompt Payment Act payment terms. As an Open Market Small Purchase contract valued under $50,000, this award maintains the procurement framework through June 30, 2027, with all services to be performed at the Illinois River Correctional Center facility.