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Louisiana DOC Solicits Welding Gases and Cylinder Rental (Linde or Equal) for State Penitentiary

The Louisiana Department of Corrections is seeking a supplier for welding gases and cylinder rental services at the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola. - Government Buyer: - State of Louisiana, Office of State Procurement, for the Louisiana Department of Corrections (Louisiana State Penitentiary) - OEMs and Vendors: - Brand preference for Linde or equal (no specific vendor named) - Products/Services Requested: - Supply of industrial-grade welding gases, including: - Nitrogen (various cylinder sizes, e.g., Size 300, Size 40) - Argon (100% and 75%/25% Argon/CO2 blends, various sizes) - Acetylene (Size 5, Size B, Size MC) - Oxygen (Size 200/K, Size 20, Size 40) - Cylinder rental for all gas types and sizes, billed monthly - Replacement cylinders as needed for all types and sizes - Annual cylinder audits and coordination with agency - Quantities: - Specific estimated quantities for each gas and cylinder size (e.g., 440 cylinders of Oxygen Size 200/K, 515 cylinders of Acetylene Size B, 440 cylinders of Argon/CO2 75/25 Size 300) - Cylinder rental quantities range from 1 to 440 per line item, billed per cylinder per month - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Brand preference for Linde or equivalent products - Delivery drivers must pass security background checks - Delivery required within 3-5 days after order - Annual on-site cylinder audits required - Blanket order contract; quantities are estimates and orders will be placed as needed - Contract awarded on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder

Description

This solicitation is for a Blanket Order Contract to provide welding gases and cylinder rental services for the Louisiana Department of Corrections Louisiana State Penitentiary. The contract is for an initial one-year period starting from the award date and ending June 30, 2027, with options to renew for two additional 12-month periods. Items will be ordered by the agency as needed, with no guaranteed quantities. The contract requires delivery within specified timeframes and includes terms for pricing, payment, and vendor registration.

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