Oxygen, acetylene, and argon gas

The New Mexico General Services Department Purchasing Division has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for a Price Agreement to procure Oxygen, Acetylene, and Argon gas for the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (DGF). The contract seeks to establish a one-year agreement with the potential for three additional one-year extensions, covering gas deliveries to seven fish hatchery locations across New Mexico, including Lisboa Springs, Red River, Los Ojos, Glenwood, Rock Lake, Seven Springs, and one unspecified location. Bidders are required to submit pricing via an Excel spreadsheet through the eProNM electronic procurement system, calculating prices as a percentage discount per cubic feet or other specified unit of measure. The ITB includes specific requirements for gas cylinder delivery, certification, and handling, with vendors responsible for delivering gases to hatchery locations or allowing hatchery personnel to pick up cylinders. Pricing must include delivery fees within 50 miles of the vendor's location, with all cylinder prices incorporating delivery and hazardous materials fees. The solicitation allows for potential multiple awards and includes provisions for price escalation and reduction requests, which must be submitted with detailed documentation and are subject to approval by the State Purchasing Division. The bid is due by May 15, 2025, at 2:00 PM.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must comply with New Mexico's employee health coverage requirements and provide documentation of their compliance. The ITB includes 20 line items covering various cylinder sizes and styles of gases, including welding oxygen, medical oxygen, acetylene, nitrous oxide, CO2, and liquid oxygen, with estimated quantities of 1 unit per item. While a specific award value is not directly stated, the comprehensive nature of the gas procurement suggests a significant contract value for gas supply across multiple fish hatchery locations. Cylinder rental fees and taxes will be billed monthly in arrears, and the pricing structure allows for both percentage-based and dollar-based unit pricing. The solicitation emphasizes that estimated quantities do not establish a definitive contract quantity, and actual purchased amounts may vary. Vendors must provide certified gas cylinders with standard purities and ensure proper delivery and pickup of cylinders while complying with safety regulations and New Mexico procurement codes.