Invitation to Bid # 07-26 Lincoln Electric Gas Delivery System

Santa Fe College, through its District Board of Trustees, is seeking sealed bids for a comprehensive Lincoln Electric Gas Delivery System to support its Welding Technology Program. The procurement is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) that requires a contractor to design, supply, and install a complete gas delivery system for a training facility with 26 welding booths arranged in two rows of 13. Each booth must receive three distinct gas drops: Argon, 75/25 Argon/Carbon Dioxide, and Trimix (Helium/Argon/Carbon Dioxide). The project, funded through the Perkins V Career and Technical (CTE) Equipment Upgrade and Modernization Grant, demands a sophisticated system with wall-mounted 1" diameter copper main gas lines, 1/2" diameter drops to each booth, and centralized control featuring emergency shut-off capabilities. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for November 7, 2025, from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm, with all inquiries due by November 12, 2025. The final bid submission deadline is December 5, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. EST, with award notifications to be posted on December 9, 2025.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. The project requires a comprehensive technical solution that includes detailed drawings, specifications, and a bill of materials, with a focus on real-time pressure monitoring and leak detection while maintaining full compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and local building codes. The system must incorporate various Harris components, including protocol station pigtails, regulators, cylinder wall brackets, station drops, brackets, and flowmeters. Contractors must provide a full service warranty of at least 36 months, with system delivery and installation expected by June 30, 2026. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the project's complexity and technological requirements suggest a substantial investment in specialized gas delivery infrastructure for educational purposes. The procurement is located within Alachua County, Florida, specifically serving Santa Fe College's welding technology training needs.