NC25-116 Fill Tanks

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, in collaboration with the Office of Energy Development, is seeking a vendor to provide and maintain two bulk gas systems through Invitation for Bid (IFB) NC25-116. The procurement specifically requires a 3300-liter vertical liquid Argon tank and a 15-ton horizontal liquid Carbon Dioxide tank, with the intent to award a single contract to the lowest cost responsive and responsible vendor. The contract will have a duration of five years, with the vendor required to guarantee pricing for the first year. The solicitation was posted on July 30, 2025, with proposals due by August 12, 2025. No mandatory site visit is required for this procurement. Vendors must carefully review the attached documents, including the Vendor Prerequisites, Scope of Work, and Agency Contract documents, to ensure compliance with all requirements and specifications. The evaluation will focus on cost-effectiveness, vendor responsiveness, and the ability to meet the technical specifications outlined in the procurement documents.

While the solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, vendors should carefully review the procurement documents for any potential qualifications or preference criteria. The procurement appears to be open to qualified gas suppliers capable of meeting the technical specifications for liquid Argon and Carbon Dioxide tank systems. Although specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated in the provided documents, the procurement suggests a significant infrastructure investment for specialized gas storage and filling systems. The contract's five-year duration indicates a substantial commitment to the selected vendor's gas supply and maintenance services. Interested vendors should thoroughly examine the attached documents, particularly the Bid Table and Scope of Work, to understand the full extent of the requirements and ensure their ability to meet the State of Utah's specific technical and operational needs for these gas systems.