Gas Cylinders

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is conducting a Request for Bid (RFB 582-25-10115-1) for specialized gas standard cylinders to be used in volatile organic compounds (VOC) canister analysis using EPA Method TO-15. The procurement covers two primary line items: one cylinder containing 86 compounds at 1000 parts per billion by volume (ppbv), and another cylinder with 6 compounds at 10 & 20 ppb, sourced from Linde Gas & Equipment. The required cylinders must be manufactured with specific technical specifications, including spun aluminum construction, minimum cylinder pressures between 1800-2000 psig, and precise gas volume requirements. Vendors must possess ISO 9000 or higher certification and demonstrate the ability to produce highly precise gas standards with a minimum accuracy of 5% and a 10% blending tolerance. The bid is due on July 30, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, with electronic submissions accepted via TCEQebid@tceq.texas.gov, and the solicitation covers jurisdictions including Travis County and multiple Austin City designations.

The procurement includes several preference options for Texas-based vendors, with opportunities for businesses owned by persons with disabilities, agricultural producers, and service-disabled veterans. Bidders must provide an Employer Identification Number and certify compliance with specific state requirements, including non-boycott of Israel and restrictions on doing business with certain countries. The bid includes additional line items for product compliance and cylinder processing fees. While no specific award value is explicitly stated, the procurement involves multiple gas standard cylinders with stringent quality control requirements. Vendors must provide a comprehensive certificate of analysis for each cylinder, detailing compound names, CAS numbers, and concentrations, with an expiration date no less than one year from delivery. The TCEQ will inspect the standards within 30 calendar days of receipt, with payment to be made within 30 days after successful inspection or invoice date, whichever is later.