Opportunity
North Orange County Regional Occupational Program Opengov #017-2189101-JD
County of Orange Award for Medical, Laboratory, and Welding Gases (Oxygen Supplies)
Posted
April 11, 2022
Identifier
017-2189101-JD
NAICS
424690, 423840
This opportunity involves a five-year contract awarded by the County of Orange for supplying medical and laboratory bottled and welding gases to over 100 county locations. - Government Buyer: - County of Orange, County Procurement Office - OEMs and Vendors: - Encore Welding and Industrial Supply LLC (awardee) - Products Requested: - Wide range of bottled gases including acetylene, argon, carbon dioxide, helium, hydrogen, nitrogen, nitrous oxide, oxygen, propane - Specialty gas mixtures (e.g., Argon/CO2, Helium Tri Mix, Ultra High Purity grades) - Welding electrodes (e.g., Electrode MS E6011, LH E7018) - Cylinder replacement and resale items - Notable part numbers: 017-2189101-JD--01-01 through 017-2189101-JD--01-166 - Quantities: Typically 1 unit per line item, but contract covers ongoing supply needs - Unique Requirements: - Compliance with federal, state, and local hazardous materials regulations - Delivery to over 100 county locations during regular business hours; emergency services as needed - Ability to supply specialty gas mixtures and ultra high purity grades - Aluminum cylinders required for some items - Firm fixed pricing for five years; bid prices must remain firm for 365 days post-closing - Demurrage/rental charges and hazmat fees may apply - Place of Performance: - County of Orange, California (multiple locations across the county)
Description
The County of Orange issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for qualified firms to provide medical and laboratory bottled and welding gases, specifically oxygen supplies, as needed to various county departments. The contract is intended to be a five-year agreement. Bidders were required to submit questions by March 1, 2022, and bids by March 14, 2022. The contract was awarded to Encore Welding and Industrial Supply LLC with a period of performance from April 11, 2022, to April 10, 2027.