Description
The Los Angeles County Internal Services Department is issuing a Request for Bid to supply and deliver a recurring set of compressed gas tanks (argon, carbon dioxide, helium, hydrogen, nitrogen, and compressed air) to the Department of Medical Examiner’s laboratory facilities. The contract is structured as a monthly rental/lease arrangement with specified quantities delivered every other week. Bidders must submit complete electronic bids via the County’s Vendor Self Service (VSS) portal, include all required forms (Appendix A), and certify that they are authorized distributors for the listed gases. The award will be made to the lowest total acceptable offer, and the County emphasizes local (Los Angeles County/California) sourcing preferences.
• Commodity: Laboratory gases (argon, CO₂, helium, hydrogen, nitrogen, compressed air) and associated tank rentals.
• Delivery schedule: 4 compressed‑air tanks, 2 helium tanks, 1 hydrogen tank (and other gases) delivered every other week.
• Quantity: Total annual purchase order quantities listed on price sheet (e.g., 150 EA of air tanks, 60 EA of helium, etc.).
• Contract type: Monthly rental/lease with a Hazmat fee, delivery fee, and fuel surcharge.
• Submission: Online only via VSS by 09/09/2026 12:00 PM; no paper bids accepted.
• Mandatory documentation: Complete Appendix A forms, certification of authorized distributor status, and any required manufacturer letters.
• Evaluation: Lowest total acceptable offer; compliance with local‑source preferences is required.
• Contact: Li Zhu, Buyer, (323) 607‑1201, [email protected].