Liquid Oxygen

The City of Waco has issued solicitation RFB 2026-054 for the furnishing and delivery of bulk liquid oxygen and the performance of a mandatory annual technical inspection of the City-owned liquid-oxygen storage and vaporization system at the Dissolved Air Flotation Facility. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary product, transportation, delivery labor, cryogenic transfer equipment, safety gear, and technical assistance. Deliveries must be made to 4620 Airport Road, Waco, Texas, primarily during daylight hours from Monday through Friday, though the contractor must provide weekend and holiday delivery when operationally required without additional charges. Emergency deliveries must be completed within twenty-four hours of the order. The contract is awarded to the lowest responsible bidder and features an initial one-year term starting October 1st, with the possibility of five additional one-year renewals. Requirements include compliance with ASME pressure-vessel standards, USDOT regulations, and OSHA standards, as well as maintaining a drug-free workplace and adhering to equal opportunity employment practices. Bidders must submit sealed envelopes by September 15, 2026, and provide various certifications, including Texas House Bill 89 and 1295 forms. Payments will be processed via Electronic Funds Transfer. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Purchasing Agent Melanie Wade.