IFB I-2627-03 Specialty Gases Refill Services

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control is seeking qualified contractors to provide on-demand specialty gas refill services for its Environmental Chemistry Laboratory in Pasadena, California, specifically for liquid argon and nitrogen used in two microbulk tank systems and associated laboratory piping. The contractor must be available to perform maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting, and resolution of any issues affecting the integrity and functionality of these systems, ensuring uninterrupted gas supply critical to laboratory operations. Services must be responsive and reliable, with the contractor expected to address emergencies and routine needs promptly to support continuous scientific analysis. Bids are being accepted under solicitation number 0000039927, with proposals due by August 31, 2026, and the solicitation was posted on July 31, 2026. The procurement is managed by the Department’s office in California and is open to firms with demonstrated capability in handling specialty gas infrastructure. All inquiries and communications should be directed to Katheryn Nicol at katheryn.nicol@dtsc.ca.gov. The place of performance is fixed at 757 South Raymond Avenue, Suite 105, Pasadena, CA 91105, and the contractor must be prepared to operate within the lab’s operational requirements and safety protocols.