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This document is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the State of Washington for Contract 04015 - Gases: Medical, Specialty, and Industrial. The solicitation establishes a master contract for the as-needed purchase or rental of specialty and industrial gases used for welding, medical, and other applications. The contract will be available for use by Thurston County.

The IFB provides detailed specifications for the gases required, including type, quantity, and delivery terms. Responses are due on a specific date, and a mandatory bidder's conference is scheduled prior to the submission deadline. The resulting contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and it will have an initial term of one year with up to four one-year renewal options. Pricing will be based on a discount off of a manufacturer's price list, and the contract will include set-aside requirements for small and minority-owned businesses. The current incumbent vendor information is provided, along with details on the anticipated funding sources and amounts for the gases.