*Fax Bid* Welding Gas & Rental - DOC-LSP

The State of Louisiana, through the Office of State Procurement, is soliciting bids for the provision of welding gases and cylinder rentals for the Louisiana Department of Corrections, Louisiana State Penitentiary. The contract will be for an initial period of 1 year, with the option to renew for two additional 12-month periods at the same prices, terms, and conditions. The contractor will be required to provide various types of welding gases, including nitrogen, argon, and oxygen, as well as cylinder rentals. The contractor must be able to deliver the products within 3-5 days after receipt of an order. The bid prices must include delivery of all items F.O.B. destination. The contractor must also comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations. Some key points to consider: • The contractor must provide delivery drivers who can pass the necessary security background checks required by the agency. • The contractor must provide deliveries in vehicles capable of off-loading items with no assistance from agency staff. • The contractor must provide cylinder rentals at a price per cylinder per month, to be billed at the end of each month. • The contractor must perform annual cylinder audits and replace missing cylinders as needed.