Opportunity
North Carolina eVP #274-RW-WPT-FY26-LOX-FMH
Raleigh Seeks Liquid Oxygen Supply and Equipment Lease for Water Treatment Plant
Posted
May 12, 2026
Respond By
June 12, 2026
Identifier
274-RW-WPT-FY26-LOX-FMH
NAICS
424690
The City of Raleigh Public Utilities Department is seeking proposals for a five-year contract to supply liquid oxygen (LOX) and lease equipment for ozone production at the EM Johnson Water Treatment Plant. - Government Buyer: - City of Raleigh, Public Utilities Department, EM Johnson Water Treatment Plant - Products and Services Requested: - Supply of approximately 1,800,000 pounds of liquid oxygen annually - Monthly usage ranges from 90,000 to 225,000 pounds - Lease, installation, and maintenance of two vertical 9,000-gallon (or larger) LOX storage tanks - Includes ambient air vaporizers, block heaters, piping, valves, fittings, gauges, and accessories - Contractor responsible for remote monitoring, leak repairs within 24 hours, and 24-hour emergency support - Notable Requirements: - Firm pricing for the first year; annual price increases capped at 2% - Contractor must provide installation and startup timelines - Maintenance and emergency support are mandatory - Remote monitoring of tank levels required - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Mandatory pre-proposal conference and site visit required for all bidders
Description
The City of Raleigh Public Utilities Department is requesting proposals for the supply of Liquid Oxygen and the lease of equipment for ozone production at the EM Johnson Water Treatment Plant. The solicitation includes a mandatory pre-proposal conference and site visit. Proposals must be submitted by June 12, 2026, and electronic bids are not permitted. The scope of services and detailed requirements are provided in the solicitation documents.