COMPRESSED and CALIBRATION (SPECIALTY) GASES

This contract awards the City of Spokane the supply, rental, leasing, purchase, and testing of a broad portfolio of compressed gases, mixed gases, and specialty calibration gases delivered in cylinders of various sizes. The award was made to Norco Inc. after an open competitive bidding process. The agreement covers a five‑year period (Dec 1 2025 – Nov 30 2030) with firm pricing for the first twelve months and limited price‑adjustment provisions thereafter. The city will receive unit‑priced cylinders, rental/demurrage rates, lease options, and testing services, all subject to regulatory compliance (ANSI, CGA, WAC, OSHA). • Scope includes medical‑grade oxygen, industrial gases (acetylene, argon, nitrogen, CO₂, hydrogen, propane), mixed‑gas blends, and calibration gases (e.g., H₂S, CO, ammonia). • Vendor must maintain detailed cylinder tracking, provide Safety Data Sheets, and comply with state and federal safety standards. • Pricing is submitted on a per‑cylinder basis; the contract value is estimated at roughly $425 k over five years.