Exhibit_D,_Supplement_2_Price_Schedule_Addendum_1.xlsx

Exhibit D, Supplement 2 Price Schedule Addendum 1 is a pricing document for the State of Minnesota and its Cooperative Purchasing Venture (CPV) members, focusing on a comprehensive gas supply contract for specialty, industrial, and EPA protocol gases. The solicitation covers a wide range of gases including acetylene, argon, carbon dioxide, helium, hydrogen, methane, nitrogen, oxygen, and various gas mixtures, with specific requirements for cylinder sizes, pressures, and purity levels. The contract is set to run from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2027, with an option to extend up to an additional three years. Electronic submissions are required through the SWIFT Supplier Portal by April 11, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Time, with all questions due by March 25, 2025.

The estimated total contract value ranges from $180,000 to $280,000 annually, though this is not construed as a minimum or maximum amount. The solicitation offers preference points for targeted group, economically disadvantaged, and veteran-owned businesses, emphasizing a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Vendors must provide state-wide service, have a minimum of three years of experience in gas supply, and meet delivery requirements of 2 calendar days for the Metro Zone, 7 calendar days for other zones, and 45 calendar days for EPA protocol gases. Pricing must include all inherent costs such as cylinder expenses, duties, permits, overhead, and insurance, with no additional charges beyond the listed prices accepted. The procurement will cover 10 geographical zones across Minnesota, requiring robust cylinder management capabilities, including no demurrage charges, proper labeling, and compliance with EPA standards.