This contract is a non‑competitive, one‑time purchase for laboratory gases and related services awarded by Cuyahoga County, Ohio. The scope includes the supply, rental, and delivery of breathing air, helium, hydrogen, and liquid nitrogen cylinders on a scheduled usage basis, plus a daily rental charge for liquid cylinders and a delivery fee. The award total is approximately $15,540.74, covering the annual quantities listed in the RFQ spreadsheet.
• Items: Breathing Air (156 uses/yr), Helium (36 uses/yr), Hydrogen (8 uses/yr), Liquid Nitrogen (12 uses/yr)
• Additional fees: Daily liquid cylinder rental (212 units/yr) and delivery fee (26 units/yr)
• Procurement type: Informal, non‑competitive award under Cuyahoga County’s direct‑one‑time purchase policy ( <$5,000 PO category)
• Timeline: Solicitation opened 20 Jan 2021, awarded 2 Feb 2021 (≈13‑day window).