Liquid Oxygen Equipment Prepurchase

The Las Virgenes-Triunfo Joint Powers Authority is soliciting bids under solicitation 2026-RFB-049 for the procurement and delivery of a Liquid Oxygen (LOX) storage and vaporization system. The scope of work includes the supply of a storage tank, ambient air vaporizers, a remote fill station, and all necessary connecting piping, valves, sensors, and controls. This equipment is intended for the Westlake Filtration Plant in Westlake Village, California, and will be installed by others under a separate contract. The award will be granted to the lowest responsible responsive bidder based on the total estimated cost. Bids must be submitted exclusively through the procurement portal by December 2, 2026. Key performance milestones include coordinating design requirements within 30 days of the Notice to Proceed, delivering the system to the project site by November 1, 2027, and achieving substantial project completion by December 31, 2027. The contract requires the submission of bid, performance, and payment bonds, as well as general liability insurance. Additionally, the seller must provide seismic certification, a manufacturer's certificate of proper installation, and a minimum of two person-days of on-site installation assistance. The contract is subject to various regulatory and legal requirements, including the Davis-Bacon Act, the State Fair Employment and Housing Act, and federal non-discrimination mandates such as Executive Order 11246 and the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Furthermore, the seller must certify that all iron and steel products are produced in the United States. Goods are delivered FOB Destination, and the District may withhold 10 percent of the price until the equipment is installed, tested, and operating. All packages must be marked with specific details, including the purchase order number, bill of lading, and equipment weight.