Laboratory Gases / Helium

This state and/or local contracting opportunity is for the procurement of laboratory gases, specifically 50 tanks of UHP Helium, size T, by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The agency has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) with a due date of December 16, 2019, at 8:00 AM CST. Bidders may submit their quotes electronically through the state's Bid Buy System or by emailing the completed RFQ to the solicitation contact. The winning responsible vendor will be selected based on the low total bid for all products and services. The agency reserves the right to reject any or all offers, award by item or in total, and waive minor defects. The quoted prices must be valid for 30 days, include shipping and handling, and will not be subject to price increases, although the agency is guaranteed to receive the lowest price available in the event of a price decrease. The agreement is contingent upon the availability of sufficient funds, and the agency may terminate or suspend the agreement if funds are not appropriated or available.

The state and/or local contracting opportunity does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The documents do not mention any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor do they indicate any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The value or budget range for this procurement is not provided.