Blanket Purchase Order for Natural Gases to Include: Acetylene (2045), Oxygen (2053 & 2059), Carbon Dioxide (2114), Argon (2085), and 75% Argon 25%…

The California Department of Fish & Wildlife has awarded a statewide contract to Matheson Tri-Gas Inc. for the supply of medical, industrial, and specialty gases, effective October 27, 2025, through October 27, 2028. The contract, designated 0000075127, carries a total contract value of $6,555.00 and establishes blanket purchase order agreements for two primary categories of gas-related services. The first line item provides cylinder rental services valued at $2,000.00, while the second establishes a blanket purchase order for natural gases including acetylene, oxygen, carbon dioxide, argon, and a 75% argon/25% carbon dioxide mixture, valued at $4,000.00.

This statewide contract arrangement enables the Department of Fish & Wildlife to procure compressed gases and associated cylinder rental services on an as-needed basis throughout the three-year performance period. The blanket purchase order structure allows for flexible ordering of the specified gas products and equipment rentals to support the department's operational requirements. As a statewide contract, this agreement may be available for utilization by other California state agencies and authorized entities throughout the contract term.