Laboratory Specialty Gases

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is seeking competitive bids for the outright purchase and delivery of pure specialty, liquid, and industrial gases to be used in the various Department laboratories located throughout the state. The contract opportunity covers a range of gases including helium, hydrogen, nitrogen, air, and oxygen, with detailed specifications for required purity levels, cylinder contents, and valve outlet requirements. The initial contract term is for one year, from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, with up to three one-year renewal options. Bids are due on June 27, 2024 by 5:00 PM Eastern Time, and will be publicly opened on June 28, 2024 at 9:30 AM Eastern Time. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible vendor with the lowest grand total price as specified in the revised Price Sheet attachment. Vendors must meet all mandatory requirements outlined in the ITB, such as providing sample certificates of analysis and describing their quality assurance/quality control procedures.

This contract opportunity has a statewide scope, with the specific jurisdictions of Leon County and the City of Tallahassee included. The procurement documents do not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and the documents do not provide any information on existing infrastructure or technology that may require integration. The total award value or budget range for this contract opportunity is also not specified.