Welding Gases for Maryland Correctional Enterprises

The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services/Maryland Correctional Enterprises (DPSCS/MCE) is soliciting bids to procure Welding Gases for a period of one (1) year, with a one (1) year renewal option. The required welding gases will be delivered to MCE facilities located in Hagerstown, Jessup, and Westover, Maryland. The estimated quantities for the one-year period include 1,000 CF of Oxygen, 200 CF of Acetylene, 3,360 CF of Argon, and various quantities of Tri-Mix, Argon CO2 Mix, and Tri-Gas. Bids are due by July 12, 2022, at 9:00 AM local time, and the contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the most advantageous bid based on price, delivery time, and submitted sample. Prices must remain firm for 90 days from the effective date of the contract, and a 30-day notice is required for any proposed price increases.

There are no Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) or Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) participation goals for this procurement. The Invitation for Bids (IFB) does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there are no indications of any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The IFB does not provide any information about the possible award value or budget range for this contract.