Liquid nitrogen tank refills - new iberia research center (RENEWABLE) due 06/20 2:00PM; opens 06/20 3:00PM; no pre-bid meeting

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette (UL Lafayette) is seeking bids for a portable liquid nitrogen tank refill service for the New Iberia Research Center. The contract will be for an initial 12-month term with the option to renew for up to four additional 12-month periods. The successful bidder will be required to refill approximately 20 UL Lafayette-owned 230L liquid nitrogen tanks on a bi-weekly basis, with an estimated monthly usage of 200,000 SCF. Bidders must provide pricing per 1000 SCF of liquid nitrogen, as well as any surcharges per delivery. The contract includes requirements for various insurance coverages, including Workers Compensation, Commercial General Liability, and Automobile Liability. Bids are due by Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 2:00 PM CST, with a public bid opening via Zoom at 3:00 PM CST on the same day.

The Invitation to Bid (ITB) indicates that the University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a tax-exempt state agency, and the successful bidder will be responsible for including all applicable taxes in their bid price. Payment terms are Net 30. The ITB also states that bidders are required to indicate their willingness to extend the terms of the resulting contract to other Louisiana state agencies and universities. No set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond are mentioned, and no incumbent vendors or budget ranges are provided.