Drake State Community and Technical College - Secure Welding Gas Pricing - ITB 2027-003 (2026)
J. F. Drake State Community And Technical CollegeHigher Ed · Huntsville, AL- Due
- Oct 16, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Primary contact
- Kory Rafferty
- (256) 551-3103
The 30-second brief
J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College is seeking competitive bids to secure welding gas pricing and cylinder rental supply for Huntsville, Alabama. The required items include Oxygen Compressed, Acetylene, Propane, Helium, 100% CO2, 100% Argon, 75% Argon 25% CO2, 90% Argon 10% CO2, 98% Argon 2% CO2, Nitrogen, Tri Mix 90% Argon, 7.5% Helium, 2.5% CO2, and approximately 285 total cylinder rentals per year. Bids are due by October 16, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Central Standard Time, with a bid opening scheduled for October 19, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Building 500, Room 501. The award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications.
Oxygen Compressed UN1072, Acetylene UN1001, Propane UN1075, Helium UN1046, 100% CO2 UN1013, 100% Argon UN1006, 75% Argon 25% CO2 UN1956, 90% Argon 10% CO2 UN1956, 98% Argon 2% CO2 UN1956, Nitrogen UN1066, Tri Mix 90% Argon, 7.5% Helium, 2.5% CO2, Cylinder Rental per bottle est. 285 bottles total per year
Lowest responsible bidder(s) meeting all specifications
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Summary
J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College is seeking competitive bids to secure welding gas pricing and cylinder rental supply for Huntsville, Alabama.
The required items include Oxygen Compressed, Acetylene, Propane, Helium, 100% CO2, 100% Argon, 75% Argon 25% CO2, 90% Argon 10% CO2, 98% Argon 2% CO2, Nitrogen, Tri Mix 90% Argon, 7.5% Helium, 2.5% CO2, and approximately 285 total cylinder rentals per year. Bids are due by October 16, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Central Standard Time, with a bid opening scheduled for October 19, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Building 500, Room 501. The award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest responsible bidder(s) meeting all specifications
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
14- Oxygen Compressed UN1072
- Acetylene UN1001
- Propane UN1075
- Helium UN1046
- 100% CO2 UN1013
- 100% Argon UN1006
- 75% Argon 25% CO2 UN1956
- 90% Argon 10% CO2 UN1956
- 98% Argon 2% CO2 UN1956
- Nitrogen UN1066
- Tri Mix 90% Argon
- 7.5% Helium
- 2.5% CO2
- Cylinder Rental per bottle est. 285 bottles total per year
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- General Liability insurance
- State county or city business license
- Vendor Disclosure Statement
- Alabama Immigration Law Compliance documents
- IRS Form W-9
- E-verify documentation
- Submit to
- J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College, Attention: Drake State Purchasing, 3421 Meridian Street North, Building 500, Room 504, Huntsville, Alabama 35811
- Scope location
- Huntsville, AL
- Reported agency
- Drake State Community and Technical College
Questions about this IFB
How do I respond to this IFB from J. F. Drake State Community And Technical College?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 16, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College, Attention: Drake State Purchasing, 3421 Meridian Street North, Building 500, Room 504, Huntsville, Alabama 35811. For questions, contact Kory Rafferty.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this IFB?
Most government agencies, including J. F. Drake State Community And Technical College in AL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the IFB submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Kory Rafferty at (256) 551-3103. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Oxygen Compressed UN1072, Acetylene UN1001, Propane UN1075, Helium UN1046, 100% CO2 UN1013, 100% Argon UN1006, 75% Argon 25% CO2 UN1956, 90% Argon 10% CO2 UN1956, 98% Argon 2% CO2 UN1956, Nitrogen UN1066, Tri Mix 90% Argon, 7.5% Helium, 2.5% CO2, Cylinder Rental per bottle est. 285 bottles total per. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest responsible bidder(s) meeting all specifications" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What documents are required to bid on this IFB?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: General Liability insurance, state county or city business license, Vendor Disclosure Statement, Alabama Immigration Law Compliance documents, IRS Form W-9, E-verify documentation. Review the full document from J. F. Drake State Community And Technical College for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Huntsville, AL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.