Compressed Gas

The state of Arkansas, through the Department of Transformation and Shared Services Office of State Procurement (OSP), is seeking bids for a Statewide Contract for Compressed Gases. This Invitation for Bid (IFB) aims to provide compressed gas cylinder delivery services, including those listed on the Official Bid Price Sheet as well as rental cylinder tanks, for use by all state agencies and other qualifying public entities across Arkansas. The estimated contract term is one year, with the option to renew for up to six additional one-year terms. Bids are due by January 3, 2024 at 2:00 pm Central Time, and the anticipated award date is January 18, 2024. The IFB outlines detailed technical and operational requirements for the compressed gas services, including cylinder maintenance and tracking, bulk gas installations, and emergency response. Prospective contractors must bid on all required gases listed and meet minimum purity standards, and pricing must be proposed in U.S. dollars.

The contract is an estimated quantity contract, with no specific guaranteed quantities. Contractors must be ISO9000 certified and provide all required licenses, permits, and insurance coverage prior to award. The contract will be awarded on an "all or none" basis for a seven-year term, and prospective contractors must bid on all line items to be considered. The bid sheet includes tables for contractors to input unit prices, monthly rental costs, delivery fees, and installation/uninstallation costs for bulk tanks. The total estimated seven-year value of the contract is not provided, and the IFB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent contractor is also not identified.