compressed gas and liquid nitrogen cylinder

The New York State Institute for Basic Research in Developmental Disabilities (referred to as "IBR") is an agency under the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (referred to as "OPWDD"). The Office of Laboratory Safety and Training, located at 1050 Forest Hill Road, Staten Island, NY, Richmond County, is seeking to acquire compressed gas and liquid nitrogen cylinder rental, refill, exchange, delivery, pickup, and related cylinder-management services to support IBR's laboratory, research, animal-care, clinical, and facility operations. At IBR, compressed gases and cryogenic liquids are vital for scientific research and laboratory operations. Argon is essential for mass spectrometry, while acetylene is used for brazing metal parts. Carbon dioxide supports cell cultures and helps in addition to maintain conditions for mouse brain tissue research, as well as facilitating cell-culture incubation and humane euthanasia. Specialty gas mixtures create specific atmospheric conditions for experiments, and nitrogen is crucial for hypoxic environments and various laboratory applications. Oxygen is necessary for animal surgeries and emergency use, helium purges oxygen from solvents to preserve experimental integrity, and liquid nitrogen enables cryogenic storage of cells and tissues. Together, these gases and liquids ensure high standards in research and operations at IBR. The Contractor shall provide the products and services necessary to maintain an adequate and uninterrupted supply based on IBR's actual operational requirements. SCOPE OF WORK ATTACHED Scope of Work Attached to AD Mandatory Site Visit to be Scheduled This ad is an RFP (Request For Proposal) from NYS IBR's Business Office. Proposals received after the above date will not be accepted but may be kept on file for future reference. Alternate or equivalent product suggestions or services outside of our Scope of Work will not be considered. Direct all questions and responses to lorena.x.legisi@opwdd.ny.gov , opwdd.sm.ibr.business@opwdd.ny.gov. and vanessa.a.johnson@opwdd.ny.gov (OPWDD) well before the deadline above. If you are an OGS contract vendor, then please try to only mention goods/services that are listed on your contract, as other options would be considered open market. Would you be able to please propose to IBR per the attached SOW? Ship to Attn: LORENA LEGISI-SEJDARAS, MPH Director, Office of Laboratory Safety and Training Institute for Basic Research in Developmental Disabilities 1050 Forest Hill Rd., Staten Island, NY 10314 Tele: (718) 494-5252 Email: lorena.x.legisi@opwdd.ny.gov Please estimate Ship By date/ETA/lead times for all system components. For deliveries, IBR has a standard height loading dock, which is located towards the rear of our facility. Receiving's hours are M - F, 08:30 am - 02:00 pm EST; IBR Receiving is closed on all federal holidays. Installation/setup/and training is requested. Ship To Addresses: See attached SOW Bill To Address: AccountsPayable@ogs.ny.gov NYS Institute for Basic Research in Developmental Disabilities Routing ID: 3660245 c/o NYS OGS BSC Accounts Payable 1220 Washington Avenue Building 5, Floor 5 Albany, NY 12226-1900 On your proposal, list any tariff fees, fuel surcharges, travel, hazmat, etc. costs. PO (Purchase Order) will be the purchasing method. Therefore, on your proposal, please mention your company's NYS SFS Supplier ID number and ensure that your vendor information in the NYS SFS is accurate and up to date. If you don't have one, you can complete a NYS W-9 Form and submit it to @opwdd.sm.ibr.business. Freight terms would be FOB Destination, prepaid by the vendor and added to the invoice. Payment terms would be net 30 upon delivery/completion of all goods/services. If your company is tentatively awarded this procurement, then your company will be sent a tentative award notice. Afterwards, please be prepared to submit all paperwork that we may subsequently request from you within five business days. The following are certificates we will require: Prevailing Wage Proof of Workers Compensation, Disability, and Liability Insurance Appendix A Lobbying Form DOL Contractor Registry Certificate