Rebid* Oxygen Cylinder Rentals – DVA

The State of Louisiana Office of State Procurement has issued a solicitation (RFx No. 3000023215) for the rebid of Oxygen Cylinder Rentals for the Department of Veteran Affairs. This is a Blanket Order Contract for an initial one-year period from the date of award, with an option to renew for two additional 12-month periods. The contract is for approximately 100 high-pressure aluminum AE style oxygen cylinders per week, including filling, delivery, and handling. Delivery is required twice monthly on agreed-upon days between 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM, with possible holiday deliveries. The vendor must be located within 40 miles of the facility for emergency deliveries. The contract will be awarded to the overall lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting the specifications, with the state reserving the right to reject individual line items from the award. Bids are due by July 9, 2024 at 10:00 AM CST and will be publicly opened via a live video link.

The contract is open to all qualified vendors, with no set-aside designations or restrictions mentioned. The solicitation does not indicate any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it specify any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The contract value is not explicitly stated, but the estimated quantity of 100 cylinders per week provides an indication of the potential scale of the opportunity.