Campus-Wide Industrial & Specialty Gases: Helium, Nitrogen, and Dry Ice

The University of Georgia is issuing an electronic Request for Quote to establish an agency‑wide contract for the supply, delivery, and cylinder/dewar float management of liquid and gaseous helium, liquid and gaseous nitrogen, and industrial dry‑ice pellets across its campuses. The contract will be awarded to the lowest‑priced, responsive, responsible supplier, with a possible secondary “backup” award. The initial term is one calendar year with up to four optional one‑year renewals, and there is no guaranteed minimum purchase volume. Bidders must provide itemized pricing that includes product cost, container rental/demurrage, and freight (FOB destination) and must meet extensive insurance, safety, E‑Verify, and tax‑compliance requirements. • Supply and deliver helium (liquid & gaseous), nitrogen (liquid & gaseous) and dry‑ice pellets to multiple UGA campus locations in Athens, GA. • Manage an active float of cylinders/dewars, ensuring containers are ≥ 97 % full and replacing damaged units within 24 hours. • Submit a detailed cost worksheet, tax‑compliance form, E‑Verify affidavit, insurance certificates, and various certifications (drug‑free workplace, boycott‑of‑Israel, etc.). • Contract term = 1 year with up to four one‑year renewals; award based on lowest responsive price; no minimum purchase guarantee.