Illinois BidBuy #27-416CMS-BOSS4-B-52903

Illinois CMS Solicits Medical and Laboratory Gases and Cylinder/Bulk Tank Rental via Joint Purchase Master Contract

This opportunity from the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) seeks suppliers for medical and laboratory gases, as well as cylinder and bulk tank rental, via a Joint Purchase Master Contract (JPMC). - Government Buyer: - Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS), Bureau of Strategic Sourcing, Chief Procurement Office for General Services - Contract available to all Illinois governmental units and qualified not-for-profit agencies - Products and Services Requested: - Medical and laboratory gases (e.g., acetylene, calibration gases with specific compositions and cylinder sizes) - Bulk gas tanks meeting Healthcare Facilities Code NFPA 99, with automatic switchover and alarms - Cylinder and bulk tank rental, including delivery, installation, certification, and training - Certification of Analysis (COA) for medical/lab gases and Certification of Conformance (COC) for industrial gases - Emergency and non-emergency repair services (2-hour initial response, 3-hour emergency, 24-hour non-emergency) - Delivery of full cylinders to designated storage areas and pick-up of empty cylinders at no additional cost - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to qualified suppliers - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All equipment and accessories must meet industry standards for cleanliness, certification, and protection against degradation - Bulk tank rental terms include installation, certification, annual inspections, maintenance, and training - Vendors must provide 24/7 emergency contact and comply with federal and state regulations - Electronic bid submission via BidBuy; mandatory vendor disclosures; compliance with Illinois procurement regulations - Pre-bid conference via Webex for procurement requirements and bidder questions - Delivery locations span multiple state agencies (e.g., IL State Police, IL Dept of Public Health, IL Dept of Veterans Affairs) - Contract term is five years, with up to ten years including renewals and extensions; bulk tank leases last 60 months and may continue beyond contract expiration

Description

This solicitation is issued by the Illinois Department of Central Management Services to establish a Joint Purchase Master Contract for medical and laboratory gases, including cylinder and bulk tank rental on an as-needed basis during the contract period. The vendor will provide delivery of full cylinders to designated storage areas and pick-up of empty cylinders at no additional cost. The contract enables governmental units and qualified not-for-profit agencies to purchase these supplies or services directly. A pre-bid conference will be held via Webex to explain procurement requirements and program goals.

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