Gas Welding Argon, AR125(126) Gases are for both the welding and auto body classes.

Matheson Tri-Gas Inc. has been awarded a statewide contract by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to supply welding and specialty gases for vocational training programs. The contract, identified as 4500747809, was awarded on October 27, 2025, with a three-year performance period extending through October 27, 2028. The total contract value is Seven hundred seventy-four dollars.

The scope of supply encompasses six line items of welding gases intended for both welding and auto body instructional classes within the Department's facilities. The deliverables include argon welding gases (AR125 and AR300 series), argon-carbon dioxide blend gases (ARCD2580 and ARCD25300), acetylene, and oxygen in varying quantities. Unit prices range from $17.32 to $79.64 per item, with total quantities across all line items supporting the educational programming requirements of the contracting organization.