Opportunity
Los Angeles County Lacounty #RFB-IS-27200116
Monthly Supply and Delivery of Laboratory Gases for Los Angeles County Medical Examiner Laboratories
Posted
August 21, 2026
Respond By
September 09, 2026
Identifier
RFB-IS-27200116
NAICS
424690
This opportunity is for the monthly supply and delivery of laboratory gases to the Los Angeles County Internal Services Department, specifically for the Department of Medical Examiner Laboratories. - Government Buyer: - Los Angeles County Internal Services Department - Department of Medical Examiner Laboratories - Buyer: Li Zhu - Requestor: Sarah Buxton De Quintana - Products Requested: - Argon Gas, Zero Grade or better, 200 or 300 cubic foot tanks - Carbon Dioxide Gas, Zero Grade or better, 200 or 300 cubic foot tanks - Helium Gas, Zero Grade or better, 200 or 300 cubic foot tanks (up to 60 tanks annually) - Hydrogen Gas, Zero Grade or better, 200 or 300 cubic foot tanks (up to 60 tanks annually) - Compressed Air, Zero Grade or better, 200 or 300 cubic foot tanks (up to 150 tanks annually) - Nitrogen Gas, Zero Grade or better, 200 or 300 cubic foot tanks - Hazmat fees, delivery fees, fuel surcharges, and monthly rental fees for tanks - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified suppliers of laboratory gases - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All gases must be supplied in barcoded tanks for electronic tracking - Electronic receipts required at each delivery and pick-up - Minimum delivery frequencies outlined (every other week) - All equipment must meet California and County safety standards - Compliance with prevailing wage laws and County policies - Electronic bid submission required - Documentation of compliance forms and certifications must be provided - Quantities: - Up to 150 tanks of compressed air annually - Up to 60 tanks each of helium and hydrogen annually - Hazmat fee (30), delivery fee (30), fuel surcharge (12), monthly rental fee (quantity not specified) - Technical Specifications: - Gas grade: Zero or better - Tank sizes: 200 or 300 cubic feet (compressed air: size K; helium/hydrogen: size T) - Services: - Delivery, hazmat handling, fuel surcharges, and tank rental - The solicitation is open to suppliers who can meet technical, regulatory, and safety requirements.
Description
This solicitation is for the supply of gases including Argon, Carbon Dioxide, Helium, Hydrogen, and Nitrogen to the Los Angeles County Internal Services Department. The procurement involves monthly delivery of gas tanks with specifications for each gas type provided in the attachments. Bidders must submit their bids online by September 9, 2026, and include all required documentation and forms. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with safety and regulatory requirements and includes detailed specifications for each gas.