Welding Gases / Medical Oxygen

The City of Laredo is requesting formal bids on the rental of cylinders and purchase of welding gases and medical oxygen for use by various city departments under IFB-2026-092, with bids due October 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM (CT). A 5% local-vendor preference under Ordinance 2018-O-175 applies to qualifying local vendors.

The scope encompasses 51 line items including industrial-grade acetylene, argon, nitrogen, oxygen, helium, hydrogen, compressed air, liquid nitrogen, medical oxygen, and propane, along with cylinder rental fees, tracking services, and safety and environmental services. Bidders must submit manufacturer technical data, Material Safety Data Sheets, unit prices, brand and packaging information, and certifications of compliance with OSHA safety rules and standards. All pricing must be quoted F.O.B. Destination, Laredo, Texas.

The contract term is three years from execution with one optional additional two-year extension period contingent on mutual agreement and City Council approval; written notice of intent to extend must be provided no later than 60 days before expiration. This is an annual supply contract with no guaranteed purchase volume — the City may purchase more, less, or none of the estimated quantities based on actual departmental needs, and no change orders apply. The City is exempt from federal and state limited sales taxes.

Award will be made to up to three lowest responsive responsible bidders based on total bid price in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Chapters 252 and 271. Questions are due October 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM (CT) through the Cit-E-Bid system or email to the Purchasing Agent. Public bid opening is scheduled for October 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM. Submissions must include Conflict of Interest Questionnaire, Non-Collusive Affidavit, and Certificate of Interested Parties (Form 1295), and must be submitted electronically through Cit-E-Bid or by hand delivery to the City Secretary's Office.