256009 Bid Tabulation.pdf

This document is a Bid Tabulation for Bid No. 256009 issued by the City of Salem, Oregon, for Liquid Oxygen (LOX) Supply and Maintenance Services at the Geren Island Water Treatment Plant. The bid solicits approximately 330 tons of liquid oxygen with associated system inspection and maintenance services, due on March 26, 2025, at 11:00 AM local time. Three vendors submitted bids: Eugene Welders Supply from Springfield, OR, Airgas from Salem, OR, and Linde, Inc., though Linde did not provide a proposal on the required bid forms. The estimated contract term appears to be from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with potential for four additional one-year renewals.

The bid tabulation reveals pricing variations among bidders, with Eugene Welders Supply offering the lowest total bid of $46,976.40 ($140.08 per unit for LOX and $750 for system inspection), compared to Airgas at $63,714.00 ($190.80 per unit for LOX and $750 for system inspection). All bidders were required to submit safety data sheets, product data sheets demonstrating LOX conformance to specifications, and documentation showing NSF/ANSI 60 Certification. The procurement seeks a vendor capable of supplying liquid oxygen meeting specific technical standards, including a minimum 99.0% oxygen content and compliance with potable water treatment regulations, for a sophisticated industrial gas storage and distribution system.