Contract Summary

This contract expired on January 31, 2024 and Enterprise Services has developed a new contract to replace this contract. Please see contract 23423. If you have any questions, contact the Contract Specialist in the contract information section below. for updates.

Contract Scope

This Master Contract provides for the purchase or monthly refill of Specialty and Industrial gases and for the a purchase of monthly rental and refill of portable oxygen units. Note that this contract does not include propane.

Categories
The contract is awarded by 2 categories.

Category A: Purchase of Gases: Medical, Specialty, and Industrial used for welding, medical, and other needs requiring the use of gases in cylinder, bottled, and bulk.
Category B: Purchase of monthly rental and refill of portable oxygen units which include tanks, regulators, storage cases, masks and tubing.

Regions
The contract is divided into 6 separately awarded regions.

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How to Use this Contract

1. Review the Contractor section below to find contract awards, pricing, product offerings, contact information, and ordering instructions for each Contractor.
2. Each Contractor has a different ordering process. Please, look at the Contractor section below for more specific information and instructions.
3. Note that Contractors (Oxarc and Airgas) may charge an additional DES Management Fee of 0.76% (0.74% already included in the bid price) as a separate line item on the invoices.
4. Reference DES Contract No. 04015 on your Purchase Order.
5. Contact the Contract Administrator listed below with any further questions.

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Awarded Contractors

Airgas USA LLC
Awarded: All Regions and All Categories
Contact Information: Joseph Fisher joseph.fisher@airgas.com Phone: W: 360 501 8100, C: 360 669 6651
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Ordering Procedures:
1. All orders should be placed through your corresponding Branch location. Locations can be found in the document Authorized Dealers.
2. A purchase order from the state should be sent to Airgas to receive the discounted price. The purchase order should have the contract number on it.
3. Invoices will be mailed to the state the day after the equipment ships. Faxed invoices are available by contacting Airgas or by visiting Airgas website.
4. If you have questions or concerns regarding your account and are unable to resolve through your local Branch or Account Manager, please contact Stacey Hogan 360-944-4043 or local District Manager.


Inland Welding Supply dba A-L Compressed Gases, Inc.
Awarded: Both Categories, but in Eastern, North Central, and South Central Regions only
Contact Information: Christine Borden Christine.b@alcg.us Phone: (509) 995-5073
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Ordering Procedures:
1. Please contact either by phone or email with Christine Borden to set up an account.
2. Once an account has been established, send orders by Emal: Christine.b@alcg.us or by Fax: (509) 535-3379

Oxarc, Inc.
Awarded: Category A Regions: Eastern, North Central, South Central, and Southwest only
Contact Information: Stan Andrews sandrews@oxarc.com Phone: (509) 547-2494
Richie Ford RFord@oxarc.com Phone: (509) 535-7794 | Cell: (360) 547-3295
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Ordering Procedures:
Place orders with the Oxarc, Inc. Branch Store located nearest to your facility or call at any Oxarc, Inc. Branch Store. Oxarc, Inc. Branch Listing and contact information.

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. (Formerly Praxair)
Awarded: Both Categories in Northwest, Olympic, and Southwest Regions only
Contact Information: heather Schimke Heather.schimke@linde.com Phone: (509) 535-3088
Cell: (509) 934-7525
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Ordering Procedures:
1. Customer Service phone 800-624-7033 or fax 253-620-1700 or email LG.US.Tacoma.Customer.Service@linde.com will be the centralized customer contact for the State of Washington. They will be available for all concerns, including but not limited to, ordering, invoicing, and credits.
2. If required a purchase order from the state should be communicated to Linde Gas. The purchase order should have the end users account number on it.
3. Invoices will be mailed to the state on the day after the equipment ships. Invoices and picking ticket copies are available through Linde website or by contacting Linde AR at 800-266-4369 to get that set up.

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DES has ensured this procurement meets RCW 39.26, follows State of Washington Current Procurement Policies, follows DES procurement process, and DES has determined that entering into this master contract will be in the best interest of the State of Washington.