University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Invitation for Bid: Helium Gas
Vendor: Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc.
Change Order Amount: $665,150
Due to higher than expected usage, an increase of $665,150 is needed, bringing the total to $1,000,000 for the initial term.
The University award process may be delayed as this award goes through a state approval process.
Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc.Glendale Heights, IL
- Amount: An estimated $334,850
- Terms: An estimated start date of 7/1/2025 through 6/30/2027
- Renewals: None
Unsuccessful respondents (3)
- S.J. Smith CoUrbana, IL
An estimated $413,350
- Airgas USA LLCRadnor, PA
An estimated $360,000
- Air ProductsAllentown, PA
An estimated $347,500
Summary
Respondents
4 total
1 successful respondent
3 unsuccessful respondents
0 BEP vendors
0 VBP vendors
0 Small businesses
Buyer for this procurement: Joan E. Zocher, (217) 300-0546
Chief procurement officer for this procurement: Bridget McHatton
State purchasing officer for this procurement: Todd Donaldson
The University award process may be delayed as this award goes through a state approval process.
Amendment 2 is to amend the requirement for the submission of a USB Flash Drive from required to optional.
Amendment 1 is to update the Pricing and Renewal sections of the bid document and to answer vendor questions. Please note the updated Pricing and Renewal document to be completed and returned with your bid response.
First published Friday, February 28, 2025
Sealed bids will be accepted below until 2:00 PM, Thursday, March 27, 2025:
At the following address:
Purchasing Division
212A Illini Plaza
1817 South Neil Street
Champaign, IL 61820-0000
The University seeks a vendor for helium gas for use in the Physics liquefier facility for the production of liquid helium for researchers' use.
For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Chief Procurement Officer - Bridget McHatton
State Purchasing Officer - Todd Donaldson
There is no BEP goal for this procurement.
The University reserves the right to accept or reject any and all responses or parts thereof.
Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) eligibility number is required on all proposals, if applicable.
Vendor may expect payment thirty to sixty days after receipt of invoice, unless otherwise stated in the bid documents.
The contract(s) for this solicitation could exceed $50,000 annually.
This transaction is subject to the State Board of Elections registration and certification requirements of Public Act 095-0971.
The State of Illinois has a policy to encourage prospective vendors to hire
qualified veterans, minorities, females, persons with disabilities and ex-offenders.
