Argon, Helium and Nitrogen gases

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is requesting bids on Argon, Helium, and Nitrogen gases under Solicitation 27-532EPA-LAB53-B-53761, with bids due September 10, 2026. The scope specifies Ultra High Purity Helium (99.99%) and Nitrogen (99.99%) supplied in T-size cylinders, plus fill services for 200-gallon liquid Argon tanks. Delivery location is 825 North Rutledge, Springfield, Illinois, with a two-business-day delivery window required from order placement. All deliveries are F.O.B. Destination, inclusive of bulk delivery fees, fuel surcharges, and hazmat fees. Vendor must coordinate with laboratory staff prior to arrival and comply with front-desk sign-in/out procedures at each visit.

The contract has an initial five-year term with a maximum total term not to exceed ten years including renewals or extensions. Subcontracting is prohibited. Pricing is estimated; the maximum contract amount will be determined by the State prior to execution. A $15 minority contractor initiative fee will be deducted from the first payment. Insurance requirements include General Commercial Liability of $1 million per occurrence with $2 million annual aggregate, Auto Liability of $1 million per occurrence, and Worker's Compensation Insurance as required by law.

Bidders must submit electronically through BidBuy with Vendor Disclosure or active Illinois Procurement Gateway registration, an Offer to the State of Illinois, and Business Enterprise Program or Veterans Small Business Program Utilization Plans where applicable. Bids must remain firm for 90 days from opening. Award goes to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder. Bidders must affirmatively declare that products are manufactured in the United States unless a statutory exception applies. The contract may be partially or wholly funded with federal funds; the federal percentage will be disclosed upon award notification.