NIGP 43063: Purifiers (for Gases): Soda Lime, etc.

NIGP 43063 Purifiers (For Gases): Soda Lime, Etc. is an Item code under which state and local governments procure gas purification materials and related supplies for welding, laboratory, and industrial applications. Recent solicitations show community colleges acquiring welding consumables and equipment as part of broader materials procurement — specifically rods, electrodes, sheets, tubes, and gases used in welding programs and maintenance operations. The code attracts two-year and three-year contract solicitations from educational institutions and trade-program operators seeking multi-vendor awards with competitive pricing and responsive supplier support.

Collin College and Collin County Community College District have posted back-to-back Invitations to Bid for welding materials and supplies under this commodity family. Collin College issued FY2024-ITB-020 (due March 19, 2024) and FY2024-ITB-024 (due April 19, 2024), both targeting three-year contracts with an estimated combined annual procurement volume of approximately $400,000. Both ITBs emphasize evaluation on purchase price (35 percent), references (15 percent), quality (15 percent), meeting district needs (15 percent), and total cost of ownership and state-of-Texas vendor status (5 percent each). Texas is the primary geographic source of recent activity under this code. Vendors should expect to provide percentage discounts off manufacturer's list prices and assign dedicated account representatives for product recommendations and problem-solving.