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This document is a solicitation amendment from the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) for a statewide master contract for the as-needed purchase or rental of specialty and industrial gases. The solicitation is for Invitation for Bid (IFB) 04015, which covers products such as acetylene, argon, carbon dioxide, helium, hydrogen, nitrogen, and oxygen in various grades and container sizes. The amendment provides clarifications and updates to the technical specifications and price worksheets. The contract will be available for use by all Washington state agencies and authorized parties to the Master Contracts Usage Agreement, including institutions of higher education, cities and counties, other political subdivisions or special districts, and nonprofit corporations. Bids are due by the original bid due date.

The price worksheets detail the unit pricing and extended costs for over 60 gas products across two categories, as well as monthly rental and service fees, and replacement costs for non-disposable components. Pricing must be submitted for each of the eight defined geographical regions in the state. The contract term is not specified, but may include renewal options.

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IFB 04015

Amendment 1

Solicitation Amendment

IFB 04015 – Gases: Medical, Specialty, and Industrial

Amendment number:
One (1)
Date issued:
October 16, 2015

Effect of the amendments:

All revisions or additional requirements detailed below are to be considered official and binding on the bidder for this solicitation and become official contract language upon execution of the contract, unless specifically amended later in time.

Purpose of the amendment(s):

1. To respond to questions that came from the prebid meeting on Thursday, October 15, 2015.

2. Update the Price Worksheet, Appendix B, and the Technical Specs, Appendix C.

Note to bidder: This amendment must be included in its entirety in a bid packet. All other Terms, Conditions, and Specifications remain unchanged.

For questions concerning this amendment contact the Procurement Coordinator.

Bidder is to return Amendment with their bid documents:

(See Bid document for delivery instructions) By the Bid Due Date and Time.

Bidder Company:

Authorized Representative:

Federal ID #:

Address:

Phone:

Email:

Signature/Date:

RESPONSE TO VENDOR QUESTIONS:

1. VENDOR QUESTION: Who are the mandated users of this contract?

RESPONSE: IFB Section 1.3 This contract will be available for use by all Washington state agencies and authorized parties to the Master Contracts Usage Agreement (MCUA), including institutions of higher education, cities and counties, other political subdivisions or special districts, and nonprofit corporations. Their orders are subject to the same contract terms, conditions, and pricing as state agencies.

2. VENDOR QUESTION: Will the categories be explained in the contract and can you ensure this happens?

RESPONSE: The categories are explained in Section 1.2, 4.3, and also in Appendices B and C (new versions attached below).

3. VENDOR QUESTION: Can you take out # 13 “Micro Bulk Argon” out of the eastern half of the state…on the contract? Although it is found that Bellingham Technical uses it for welding.

RESPONSE: At this time, we will leave it in and once we award we will look at options for eastern Washington if isn’t attainable.

4. VENDOR QUESTION: On the pricing, can we move the decimals out to (3) digits?

RESPONSE: No, we would prefer to leave it at 2 decimals out.

5. VENDOR QUESTION: Can you clarify “Inside delivery” on the contract? Many vendors will charge fees for going into the building in relationship to going inside the building with tanks.

RESPONSE: Yes, the definition will be added to Appendix G: Standard Definitions (new version attached below).

6. VENDOR QUESTION: Can you check with Chuck Shaw for Technical Protocol on Category B?

RESPONSE: We did receive some information from DOT and that information has been added to the top of Appendix C: Technical Specifications, under 147.60 Compressed Gases (new version attached below).

NOTE: Bidders are encouraged to continue checking WEBS for other amendments.

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APPENDIX C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Note to all bidders: in order to be responsive, bidders must mark below if they are able to comply with the technical specifications.

MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS & SERVICE REQUIREMENTS:

MANUFACTURING/PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS

All products must conform in every respect to the standards and regulations established by Federal and State laws:

FDA 21 CRF, NEOSH, OSHA Respiratory Standards 29, CFR 1910.134, UL, NEMA NFPA, DOT, EPA, ASTM, CGA and JCAHO.

All medical gases shall be medical grade gases and must be manufactured at a registered Food and Drug Administration (FDA) facility. All medical gases must meet United States Pharmacopeia (USP), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Compressed Gas Association (CGA) regulations.

All products are to be packaged in sizes as specified in this RFP and shall be packaged in such a manner as to ensure delivery in first class condition and properly marked for identification. All shipments must be comprised of original cartons associated with the commercial industry represented by the actual product contained within each carton. Deliveries containing re-used, re-labeled, re-worked or alternate cartons are subject to rejection by the Purchaser at the contractor's expense.

DISCLOSURE OF PRODUCT COMPOSITION

If requested by the State during the term of the contract, the contractor must furnish MSDS SDS or manufacturer's equivalent information sheets on the products and/or chemicals used in performing the services specified in the contract to the Purchaser. These sheets must list complete chemical ingredients including the percentage composition of each ingredient in the mixture down to 0.1%, and the chemical abstract services numbers for those substances listing any potentially hazardous products, which may produce gas during or following application.

§147.60 Compressed gases.

a) Cylinder requirements. Cylinders used for containing hazardous ships' stores that are compressed gases must be—

(1) Authorized for the proper shipping name of the gas in accordance with 49 CFR 172.101 and 49 CFR part 173;

(2) Constructed in accordance with subpart C of 49 CFR part 178 or exempted under 49 CFR part 107;

(3) Filled, marked, and inspected in accordance with 49 CFR 173.301 through 173.308; and

(4) Except as provided in 46 CFR 147.65, 147.66, and 147.67, maintained and retested in accordance with 49 CFR 180.

BIDDER TO COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS SECTION WITH BID RESPONSE

CATEGORY A – Technical Specs

GAS TYPE GRADE Industry Description

Nominal Capacity (UOM: cf)

Check if able to

Comply:

1. Acetylene Industrial #5 300 cf

2. Acetylene Industrial #4 120 cf

3. Acetylene Industrial #3 75 cf

4. Acetylene Industrial B 40 cf

5. Acetylene Industrial MC 10 cf

6. Argon Pure Industrial 300 cf 339 cf

7. Argon Pure Industrial 220 cf 248 cf

8. Argon Pure Industrial 150 cf 154 cf

9. Argon Pure Industrial 125 cf 124 cf

10. Argon Pure Industrial 80 cf 83 cf

11. Argon Pure Industrial 40 cf 40 cf

12. 1000 Liter Micro Bulk

Co2

Food

13. 1000 Liter Argon Micro-

Bulk Tank (325 Gal)

Industrial

14. Argon/Co2

(75%AR/25%CO2)

Industrial 125 cf 139 cf

15. Argon/Co2

(see item 13)

Industrial 150 cf 176 cf

16. Argon/Co2

Industrial 200 cf 282 cf

17. Argon/Co2

Industrial 300 cf 376 cf

18. Argon Liquid Gas Pack

180LT235 Dewar

Industrial GP-4500 4320 cf

19. Argon/Helium Blend

(Ar 75%/ He 25%)

Industrial 300 cf 314 cf

20. Compressed Air Breathing 300 cf 311 cf

21. Compressed Air Breathing 220cf 233 cf

22. Carbon Dioxide Industrial 50# 50 lb

23. Carbon Dioxide Industrial 20# 20 lb.

24. Helium Pure Industrial 300 cf 291 cf

25. Helium Pure Industrial 220 cf 217 cf

26. Helium Pure Industrial 125 cf 109 cf

27. Helium Pure Industrial 55 cf 50 cf

28. Helium Pure Industrial 40 cf 40 cf

29. Hydrogen Industrial 300 cf 261 cf

30. Hydrogen Industrial 220 cf 195 cf

31. Nitrous Oxide USP Medical 20# 20 lb

32. Nitrous Oxide USP Medical 50# 50 lb

33. Nitrogen Pure Gas Industrial 300 cf 304 cf

34. Nitrogen Pure Gas Industrial 150 cf 142 cf

35. Nitrogen Pure Gas Industrial 80 cf 73 cf

36. Nitrogen Pure Gas Industrial 40 cf 40 cf

37. Nitrogen Pure Gas Pre Purified 300 cf 304 cf

38. Nitrogen Pure Gas Ultra High Purity 300 cf 304 cf

39. Nitrogen Pure Gas Ultra High Purity 220 cf 228 cf

40. Nitrogen Liquid Gas Pk

NI 180LT230 Dewar

Industrial GP-4500 3640 cf

41. Nitrogen Liquid Gas Pk

NI 160LT22

Industrial LS-160

(160 liter)

3936 cf

42. Nitrogen by the Liter

NI BLKLT

Industrial LIQLTR

(1 liter)

24.6 cf

43. Oxygen High Pressure Industrial 300 cf 337 cf

44. Oxygen High Pressure Industrial 220 cf 249 cf

45. Oxygen High Pressure Industrial 150 cf 154 cf

46. Oxygen High Pressure Industrial 125 cf 124 cf

47. Oxygen High Pressure Industrial 80 cf 83 cf

48. Oxygen High Pressure Industrial 40 cf 40 cf

49. Oxygen High Pressure Industrial 20 cf 20 cf

50. Oxygen High Pressure UPS Medical 300 cf 337 cf

51. Oxygen High Pressure USP Medical 220 cf 249 cf

52. Oxygen High Pressure USP Medical 125 cf 124 cf

53. Oxygen High Pressure USP Medical AND 14 cf

54. Oxygen High Pressure USP Medical ANE 24 cf

55. Oxygen Liquid Gas PK

OX 180LT230 Dewar

Industrial GP-4500 4500 cf

SPECIALTY GASES

(ULTRA HIGH PURITY)

GRADE Industry

56. Oxygen UHP 99.993% 337 cf 337 cf

57. Acetylene Atomic

Absorption 99.6%

420 cf 420 cf

58. Argon UHP 99.999% 336 cf 336 cf

59. Helium UHP 99.999% 291 cf 291 cf

60. Hydrogen UHP 99.999% 261 cf 261 cf

61. Nitrogen UHP 99.999% 304 cf 304 cf

62. Methane UHP 99.97% 260 cf 260 cf

CATEGORY B – Technical Specs

Description Check if able to

Rental unit is to include case, tank with oxygen and variable flow regulator

Case

Built in tamper proof handle for ease of transportation

Shall be capable of housing oxygen cylinder and regulator

Shall be shockproof and capable of withstanding a drop of 8 to 10 feet without damage to the contents. Shall be constructed of molded polyethylene or similar lightweight construction

Tank

Aluminum tank with straight stem

Shall meet all current Department of Transportation (DOT) standards and specifications contained in 49 CFR 178.46

Shall be hydrostatically tested in compliance with DOT Regulation 49 CFR

Size D, 415 liters PSI capacity

Shall be delivered full of oxygen

Regulator, Variable Flow

Single stage variable flow oxygen regulator shall have delivery capability between 0 and 15 liters per minute (LPM). Capable of handling different medical conditions such as body size and ages that require different flow Rates.

System shall be equipped with on/off valve to automatically release excess pressure in the event of a malfunction with interrupting flow mask.

Each rental unit is to be provided with:

One full hydrostatic/ultrasonic tested (must meet DOT Regulations) aluminum “D” type medical Oxygen cylinder

One adjustable flow regulator with content and flow gauges capable of delivering two to fifteen liters per minute

Two non-rebreather adult masks and one pediatric non-breather mask capable of delivering up to fifteen liters per minute - with tubing

Three nasal cannulas

One portable protective case with a hard shell for the cylinder assembly, masks, tubing and cannulas marked “Emergency Oxygen” or similar (max.

dimension: Length: 25” x B: 9” x Height: 12”)

Oxygen: all oxygen shall be pure FDA regulated oxygen

Delivery System, Mask and Tubing

Mouth to mouth resuscitation

Clear mask with one way valve or oxygen inlet

Star Lumen tubing with five inner channels

Tubing shall resist kinking or crushing

Tubing to be between three and seven feet in length

Shall provide for delivery of oxygen at a rate of 2-15 LPM

Includes standard medical grade cannula

Mask, cannula and tubing shall be disposable

FOR INFORMATION ONLY: QUANTITY REQUIRED TO BE MAINTAINED FOR USE BY WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES (WSF)

There will be a total of 120 portable oxygen units required to service WSF needs

There will be fifty three (53) units for ship use

Ten (10) units will be on Standby with Vendor

Terminal Spares will total fifty seven (57) units.*

TERMINAL MIN IN PLACE

(FULL UNITS)**

MAX IN PLACE

(FULL UNITS)**

SHIP

TOTALS

FAUNTLEROY 2 5 9

PIER 52, SEATTLE10 12 25 12

EDMONDS 2 4 6

MUKILTEO 2 6 6

ANACORTES 5 9 14

PORT TOWNSEND 2 4 3

POINT DEFIANCE 2 4 3

TOTAL REFERENCE

ONLY

57 53

Vendor is required to maintain all bottles to be maintained by DOT Regulations. The vendor shall hydrostatic/ultrasonic test bottles on request by WSF, 90 days before the 5-year anniversary of last hydro test or, if on inspection from ship’s crew, the bottle is found to be suspect for any reason.

* Terminals have designated storage areas; these new packs will be replacing the existing packs already at the terminals.

**Minimum and maximum units each terminal can have at one time. Units are not to exceed or fall below these levels.

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Department of Enterprise Services (DES) Contracting and Purchasing – Appendix G – Standard Definitions Solicitation #04015-Gases: Medical, Specialty, and Industrial Page 1 of 6

STANDARD DEFINITIONS

This section contains definitions of terms commonly used in Solicitations conducted by the State of

Washington, Department of Enterprise Services. Additional definitions may also be found in

Chapter 39.26 RCW. All terms contained herein will be read consistently with those definitions.

Acceptance The products passed appropriate inspection and acceptance testing period, if required.

Acceptance testing The process for ascertaining that the products meet the standards set forth in the Solicitation, prior to Acceptance by the Purchaser.

Agency State of Washington institutions, the offices of the elective state officers, the

Supreme Court, the court of appeals, the administrative and other departments of state government, and the offices of all appointive officers of the state. "Agency" does not include the legislature but does include colleges, community colleges and universities who choose to participate in state Contract(s).

All-or-nothing

Award

A method of Award resulting from a competitive Solicitation by which the

Purchaser will Award all items to a single Bidder. Also, a designation the

Bidder may use in its Bid or response to indicate its offer is contingent up on full Award and it will not accept a partial Award.

Alternate A substitute offer of goods and services which is not at least a functional equal in features, performance and use and which materially deviates from one or more of the specifications in a competitive Solicitation.

Amendment A change to a legal document.

Solicitation: For the purposes of a Solicitation document, an amendment shall be a unilateral change issued by DES, at its sole discretion.

Contract: An agreement between the parties to change the Contract after it is fully signed by both parties. Such agreement shall be memorialized in a written document describing the agreed-upon change including any terms and conditions required to support such change. An Order Document shall not constitute an amendment to a Contract.

Apparent

Successful

Bidder(s)

The Bidder identified by DES, after evaluation of responses, who is recommended for Award.

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials

Authorized representative

An individual designated by the Bidder or Contractor to act on its behalf and with the authority to legally bind the Bidder or Contractor.

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=39.26

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Authorized signatory

An individual with the authority to legally bind the Bidder or Contractor concerning the terms and conditions set forth in Solicitation, response and

Contract documents.

Award The official act of DES of accepting the offer to enter into a Contract as contained in the Bidder(s) response.

Bid A sealed written offer to perform a Contract to provide materials, supplies, services, and/or equipment in reply to an Invitation For Bid (IFB).

Bidder A Vendor who submits a response in reply to a Solicitation.

Brand A specification identifying a manufacturer of the goods described in a competitive Solicitation to identify a standard of quality against which other products will be evaluated.

Business days Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Pacific Time, except for holidays observed by the State of Washington.

Calendar days Consecutive days of the year including weekends and holidays, each of which commence at 12:00:01 a.m. and end at Midnight, Pacific Time. When

“days” are not specified, Calendar Days shall prevail.

CFR Code of Federal Regulation

CGA Compressed Gas Association

Contract An agreement, or mutual assent, between two or more competent parties with the elements of the agreement being offer, acceptance, and consideration.

Contract administrator

The individual authorized by DES who is responsible for administration of a

Contract.

Contractor Individual, company, corporation, firm, or combination thereof with whom

DES develops a Contract for the procurement of materials, supplies, services, and/or equipment. It shall also include any SubContractor retained by Contractor as permitted under the terms of the Contract.

Contracts, Procurement and

Risk Management

(CPRM)

A unit of the Contracts and Legal Services Division of DES authorized under Chapter 39.26 RCW to develop and administer Contracts for goods and services on behalf of state agencies, colleges and universities, nonprofit organizations and local governments.

Department of

Enterprise

Services (DES)

An agency serving state government and the citizens of Washington.

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=43.19

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Equal Materials, supplies, services and/or equipment that meets or exceeds the quality, performance and use of the specifications identified in a Solicitation.

Estimated useful life

The estimated time from the date of acquisition to the date of replacement or disposal, determined in any reasonable manner.

FDA Food and Drug Administration

ICC Interstate Commerce Commission

Inside Delivery Inside Delivery is if you need the driver to go inside the location to deliver the shipment, instead of dropping it off at the front door or loading dock.

Inspection An examination of delivered material, supplies, services, and/or equipment prior to Acceptance aimed at forming a judgment as to whether such delivered items are what was ordered, were properly delivered and ready for Acceptance. Inspection may include a high level visual examination or a more thorough detailed examination as is customary to the type of purchase, as set forth in the Solicitation document and/or as agreed between the parties. Inspection shall be acknowledged by an authorized signature of the Purchaser.

Intent to Award Notice of the recommendation for Award for a specific Solicitation.

Invitation for Bid

(IFB)

The form utilized to solicit Bids in the formal, sealed Bid procedure and any amendments thereto issued in writing by DES. Specifications and qualifications are clearly defined.

JCAHO Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization

Late Bids or

Proposals

A Bid or Proposal received at the place specified in the Solicitation after the time designated for all Bids or Proposals to be received.

Lead time/After

Receipt Of Order

(ARO)

The period of time between when the Contractor receives the order and the

Purchaser receives the materials, supplies, equipment, or services order.

Lifecycle cost The total cost of an item to the state over its Estimated Useful Life, including costs of selection, acquisition, operation, maintenance, and where applicable, disposal, as far as these costs can reasonably be determined, minus the salvage value at the end of its estimated useful life.

NFPA National Fire Protection Association

NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

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NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association

Order document A written communication, submitted by a Purchaser to the Contractor, which details the specific requirements of the Purchaser within the scope of the Contract, such as delivery date, size, color, capacity, etc. An order document may include, but is not limited to field orders, purchase orders, work order or other writings as may be designated by the parties hereto. No additional or alternate terms and conditions on such written communication shall apply unless authorized by the Contract and expressly agreed between the Purchaser and the Contractor.

Original Equipment

Manufacturer

(OEM)

A supply management term for the purchase of parts and material directly from the manufacturer of the equipment or from an authorized reseller. For example, Ford automotive replacement parts would be purchased from an authorized Ford reseller.

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration

PPM Parts Per Million

PPB Parts Per Billion

Procurement

Coordinator

The individual authorized by DES who is responsible for conducting a specific Solicitation.

Product Materials, supplies, services, and/or equipment provided under the terms and conditions of this Contract.

Prompt payment discount

A discount offered by the Bidder to encourage timely payment by Purchaser within the stated term identified by Bidder.

Proposal A sealed written offer to perform a Contract to supply materials, supplies, services, and/or equipment in reply to a Request For Proposal (RFP).

Purchaser The authorized user of the Contract, as identified in the Solicitation, who may or actually does make purchases of material, supplies, services, and/or equipment under the resulting Contract.

Quotation An informal written or oral offer to perform a Contract to supply materials, supplies, services, and/or equipment in reply to a Request For Quote

(RFQ).

Recycled material Waste materials and by-products that have been recovered or diverted from solid waste and that can be utilized in place of a raw or virgin material in manufacturing a product and consists of materials derived from post-consumer waste, manufacturing waste, industrial scrap, agricultural wastes and other items, all of which can be used in the manufacture of new or

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Recycled content product

A product containing recycled material.

Request For

Proposal (RFP)

The form utilized to solicit Proposals in the formal, sealed Solicitation procedure and any amendments thereto issued in writing by DES. The specifications and qualification requirements are written in an outcome based form allowing for consideration of a broad range of different solutions to meet the procurement need.

Request For

Quotations (RFQ)

A written or oral request by DES to solicit Quotations in the informal

Solicitation procedure.

Response A Bid or Proposal.

Responsible The capability in all respects to perform in full the Contract requirements;

meets the elements of responsibility. (See RCW 39.26.)

Responsive Conforms in all material respects to the terms and conditions, the specifications, and other requirements of a Solicitation.

Sealed Bid A formal submission from a Bidder submitted in response to a Solicitation. It is submitted in a sealed manner to prevent its contents from being revealed before the time and date set for the Bid opening.

Solicitation The process of notifying prospective Bidders that DES desires to receive competitive Bids or Proposals for furnishing specified materials, supplies, services, and/or equipment. Also includes reference to the actual documents used for that process, including: the Invitation For Bids (IFB) or

Request For Proposals (RFP), along with all attachments and exhibits thereto.

Specifications The explicit requirements furnished with a competitive Solicitation upon which a purchase order or Contract is to be based. Specifications set forth the characteristics of the goods and/or services to be purchased or sold so as to enable the Bidder or supplier to determine and understand requirements of the Purchaser. Specifications may be in the form of a description of the physical or performance characteristics, a reference brand or both. It may include a description of any requirement for inspecting, testing, or preparing a material, equipment, supplies, or service for delivery.

State The State of Washington acting by and through DES.

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=39.26

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State Contract The written document memorializing the agreement between the successful

Bidder and DES for materials, supplies, services, and/or equipment, administered by the Contracts, Procurement and Risk Management Unit on behalf of the State of Washington.

“State Contract” does not include the following:

Colleges and universities that choose to purchase under RCW 28B.10.029

Purchases made in accordance with state purchasing policy;

Purchases made pursuant to authority granted or delegated under

RCW 39.26

Purchases authorized as an emergency purchase under RCW 39.26; or

Purchases made pursuant to other statutes granting the agency authority to independently conduct purchases of materials, supplies, services, or equipment.

SubContractor A person or business that is, or will be, providing or performing an essential aspect of the Contract under the direction and responsibility of the

Contractor and with the agreement of DES.

Term Contract A state Contract that extends beyond a single purchase and may be available to multiple Purchasers.

UL Underwriters Laboratories

USDOT United States Department of Transportation

USP United States Pharmacopoeia

Vendor A provider of materials, supplies, services, and/or equipment.

Washington’s

Electronic

Business Solution

(WEBS)

The Vendor registration and Bidder notification system maintained by the

Washington State Department of Enterprise Services located at:

www.ga.wa.gov/webs.

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.10.029 http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.10.029 http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=39.26

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Contracting and Purchasing – Appendix B – CATEGORY A & B- Price Worksheet Solicitation #04015-Gases: Medical, Specialty, and Industrial

APPENDIX B CATEGORY A-PRICE WORKSHEET

PRICE SHEETS – Note to all bidders: in order to be responsive, bidders must bid each item in the price sheet for each Region Bid (If bidding more than one Region, you must submit a separate Price Worksheet for each Region). The Regional map is located on the last page of the Price Worksheet.

Identify Region(s) Bid__________________________________________________________________

PRICE

Per CF

Extended Cost

1. Acetylene Industrial #5 300 cf $ $

2. Acetylene Industrial #4 120 cf $ $

3. Acetylene Industrial #3 75 cf $ $

4. Acetylene Industrial B 40 cf $ $

5. Acetylene Industrial MC 10 cf $ $

6. Argon Pure Industrial 300 cf 339 cf $ $

7. Argon Pure Industrial 220 cf 248 cf $ $

8. Argon Pure Industrial 150 cf 154 cf $ $

9. Argon Pure Industrial 125 cf 124 cf $ $

10. Argon Pure Industrial 80 cf 83 cf $ $

11. Argon Pure Industrial 40 cf 40 cf $ $

12. 1000 Liter Micro Bulk

Co2

Food

13. 1000 Liter Argon Micro-

Bulk Tank (325 Gal)

Industrial

14. Argon/Co2

(75%AR/25%CO2)

Industrial 125 cf 139 cf $ $

15. Argon/Co2

Industrial 150 cf 176 cf $ $

16. Argon/Co2

Industrial 200 cf 282 cf $ $

17. Argon/Co2

Industrial 300 cf 376 cf $ $

18. Argon Liquid Gas Pack

180LT235 Dewar

Industrial GP-4500 4320 cf $ $

19. Argon/Helium Blend

(Ar 75%/ He 25%)

Industrial 300 cf 314 cf $ $

20. Compressed Air Breathing 300 cf 311 cf $ $

21. Compressed Air Breathing 220cf 233 cf $ $

22. Carbon Dioxide Industrial 50# 50 lb $ $

23. Carbon Dioxide Industrial 20# 20 lb. $ $

24. Helium Pure Industrial 300 cf 291 cf $ $

25. Helium Pure Industrial 220 cf 217 cf $ $

26. Helium Pure Industrial 125 cf 109 cf $ $

27. Helium Pure Industrial 55 cf 50 cf $ $

28. Helium Pure Industrial 40 cf 40 cf $ $

29. Hydrogen Industrial 300 cf 261 cf $ $

30. Hydrogen Industrial 220 cf 195 cf $ $

31. Nitrous Oxide USP Medical 20# 20 lb $ $

32. Nitrous Oxide USP Medical 50# 50 lb $ $

33. Nitrogen Pure Gas Industrial 300 cf 304 cf $ $

34. Nitrogen Pure Gas Industrial 150 cf 142 cf $ $

35. Nitrogen Pure Gas Industrial 80 cf 73 cf $ $

36. Nitrogen Pure Gas Industrial 40 cf 40 cf $ $

37. Nitrogen Pure Gas Pre Purified 300 cf 304 cf $ $

38. Nitrogen Pure Gas Ultra High Purity 300 cf 304 cf $ $

39. Nitrogen Pure Gas Ultra High Purity 220 cf 228 cf $ $

40. Nitrogen Liquid Gas Pk

NI 180LT230 Dewar

Industrial GP-4500 3640 cf $ $

41. Nitrogen Liquid Gas Pk

NI 160LT22

Industrial LS-160

(160 liter)

3936 cf $ $

42. Nitrogen by the Liter

NI BLKLT

Industrial LIQLTR

(1 liter)

24.6 cf $ $

43. Oxygen High Pressure Industrial 300 cf 337 cf $ $

44. Oxygen High Pressure Industrial 220 cf 249 cf $ $

45. Oxygen High Pressure Industrial 150 cf 154 cf $ $

46. Oxygen High Pressure Industrial 125 cf 124 cf $ $

47. Oxygen High Pressure Industrial 80 cf 83 cf $ $

48. Oxygen High Pressure Industrial 40 cf 40 cf $ $

49. Oxygen High Pressure Industrial 20 cf 20 cf $ $

50. Oxygen High Pressure UPS Medical 300 cf 337 cf $ $

51. Oxygen High Pressure USP Medical 220 cf 249 cf $ $

52. Oxygen High Pressure USP Medical 125 cf 124 cf $ $

53. Oxygen High Pressure USP Medical AND 14 cf $ $

54. Oxygen High Pressure USP Medical ANE 24 cf $ $

55. Oxygen Liquid Gas PK

OX 180LT230 Dewar

Industrial GP-4500 4500 cf $ $

SPECIALTY GASES (ULTRA HIGH PURITY)

56. Oxygen UHP 99.993% 337 cf 337 cf

57. Acetylene Atomic

Absorption 99.6%

420 cf 420 cf

58. Argon UHP 99.999% 336 cf 336 cf

59. Helium UHP 99.999% 291 cf 291 cf

60. Hydrogen UHP 99.999% 261 cf 261 cf

61. Nitrogen UHP 99.999% 304 cf 304 cf

62. Methane UHP 99.97% 260 cf 260 cf

TOTAL

CYLINDER RENTAL

High Pressure Cylinders $ /month

High Liquid Portable Cylinders $ /month

OTHER CHARGES

At the option of the Contractor, the Contractor may charge a nominal fee per order for any inside deliveries.

$ /site

For expedited delivery requests for delivery within 24 hours, the

Contractor may charge a nominal fee for delivery.

$ /expedited delivery

Contractor may include an additional charge for hydrostatic/ultrasonic testing of purchaser-owned cylinders.

$ /test

APPENDIX B CATEGORY B-PRICE WORKSHEET

PRICE SHEETS – Note to all bidders: in order to be responsive, bidders must bid each item in the price sheet for each Region Bid (If bidding more than one Region, you must submit a separate Price Worksheet for each Region). The Regional map is located on the last page of the Price Worksheet.

Identify Region(s) Bid__________________________________________________________________

PRICE SHEET

Use separate sheet to list “or equal” product by Mfr. and model #, include specifications

Item Description – Also see minimum specifications and service requirements

For Product Bid Indicate Mfg & Model #:

(estimated 2 yr usage)

Unit Bid Price Extended

Cost

MONTHLY UNIT

RENTAL AND SERVICE

1. Rental Unit with case, variable flow regulator and full oxygen tank.

(120 units X 24 months) estimated usage above is for item #1 only

Unit Monthly Rental

Monthly rental per unit

2. Refill of oxygen tank (non-emergency)

560 Refills $________refill

DISPOSABLES

(sterile packaged)

3. Delivery System – Mask and Tubing

500 Each $________ each

4. Tubing 800 Each $_______each

5. Non re-breathing mask

800 Each $_______each

6. Nasal Cannula 100 Each $_______each

REPLACEMENT COSTS

FOR NON-

DISPOSABLES

7. Case 5 Each $________each

8. Tank 5 Each $________each

9. Regulator, variable flow

5 Each $________each

TOTAL

REGIONAL AREA MAP

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