Statewide: Laboratory and Industrial Gases

The State of Missouri has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) with solicitation number RFPC30034901902655 for a statewide contract to procure laboratory and industrial gases for various state agencies, specifically serving Clark County. The procurement seeks vendors to supply an extensive range of compressed and liquid gases, including liquid argon, argon-methane mixtures, nitrogen, oxygen, acetylene, hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and helium. The contract includes 30 line items with quantities ranging from 1 to 5,000 units, measured in cylinders, pounds, cubic feet, and gallons. In addition to gas supplies, the RFP requires vendors to provide rental services for compressed gas cylinders, liquid cylinders, and micro-bulk tanks, along with associated equipment such as regulators, shutoffs, and piping. The solicitation opened on May 28, 2019, with responses due on June 21, 2019, at 3:00 PM CDT, and the contract period will run for one year from the date of award, with options for two additional one-year renewals. Vendors must provide firm, fixed pricing for the initial contract period and both renewal periods, and may include additional charges for hazardous materials and emergency delivery fees.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, indicating the solicitation is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and there are no explicit preferences for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract will be awarded to the lowest and best bidder based on the comprehensive pricing structure, which includes per-unit gas costs, equipment rental rates, and additional service fees. Delivery terms are Free On Board Destination to state agencies throughout Missouri, with payment terms of Net 45 days. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the extensive list of gas types and quantities suggests a potentially substantial contract value. Vendors must submit their responses either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or as hard copies to the Division of Purchasing, completing all required exhibits, including Exhibit G, to be considered for the contract.