Contract Summary

Scope
This contract is 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
Category A Gases: The as needed purchase of Medical, Specialty, and/or Industrial Gases used for welding, medical, and other needs requiring the use of gases delivered in cylinders, bottles, and bulk: Corrosion Inhibited Liquid Calcium Chloride
Category B Portable Oxygen Unit Rentals (monthly) : The as needed monthly rental and refill of Portable Oxygen Units which include tanks, regulators, storage cases, masks, and tubing.

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How to Use this Contract
1. Review the Contractor section below to find pricing, product offerings, and information for each Contractor.
2. Contact the sales representatives directly to consult about their products and services.
3. Reference DES Contract No. 23823 on your Purchase Order.
4. Consult the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for common questions on this contract.
5. Contact the Contract Administrator listed below with any further questions.

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Awarded Contractors

AirGas USA, LLC
Awarded Category A Gases and Category B Portable Oxygen Unit Rentals
Contact Information: Joseph Fisher, Email: joseph.fisher@airgas.com Phone: 360-669-6651
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Linde Gas & Equipment Inc.
Awarded Category: Category A Gases
Contact Information: Heather Schimke, Email: heather.schimke@linde.com Phone: 509-535-3088
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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. Orders may also be placed with the Linde Branch Store located nearest to your facility. Branch Store Locations and Contracts
3. 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.
4. 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.