UHP Helium

This state and local contracting opportunity is for a 5-year contract to provide Helium tanks on an as-needed basis to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA is seeking to purchase Helium tanks, size T, with an average usage of 7 tanks per month. The vendor will be responsible for the pickup of all empty cylinders at no additional cost to the State. Quotes must be submitted electronically through BidBuy or via email to the Request for Quote Contact by the Bid Due Date of August 26, 2020. The State will award the contract to the responsive and responsible vendor who submits the lowest price. The contract will be priced on a fixed price per unit of measure for one cylinder tank size T, with no expenses or discounts allowed. The total payments under this contract shall not exceed an undisclosed maximum amount, and the contract has an initial 5-year term with no indication of any renewal options.

Subcontractors are allowed, and the vendor must identify any subcontractors with an annual contract value of $50,000 or more. There is no indication of any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The RFQ does not provide information about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFQ also does not disclose a possible award value or budget range.