The University of Kentucky Healthcare System is seeking a vendor for the distribution and supply of medical-grade liquid bulk oxygen and liquid nitrogen. Proposals must be received by April 10, 2026, at 3 p. m. Lexington, KY time. Contracts will be governed by Kentucky law. The university encourages participation from Kentucky-located businesses. The contract term is for two years, renewable for up to three additional two-year periods. The university reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. The offeror must provide their own tanks with an appropriate backup system. Emergency delivery will be provided within 24 hours after receipt of notification.
The deadline for written questions is 3 p. m. Lexington, KY time on 03/25/2026, and proposals are due 3 p. m. Lexington, KY time on 04/10/2026. fp proposals due 3 p. m. lexington, ky time on ****
The university utilizes payment plus epayables as its primary default form of payment. he university utilizes payment plus epayables as its primary default form of payment.
The university will award the contract to the offeror responsible whose proposal is determined to be the most advantageous to the university, cost and other factors considered. he university will award the contract to the offeror responsible whose proposal is determined to be the most advantageous to the university, cost and other factors considered.
The offeror must meet the following criteria: credentialed technicians, verification, experience, emergency response, equipment compliance, documentation, safety record, technical capability, and staff qualifications. o ensure compliance, reliability, and safety, the offeror must meet the following criteria:
A preproposal conference will be on 03/18/2026 via zoom, attendance is optional. a preproposal conference will be on **** via zoom: https:uky. zoom. usj89395615553 , to allow prospective contractors an opportunity to ask questions and clarify the universitys expectations. this conference provides offerors with an opportunity for oral questions. the following items should be noted in reference to the preproposal conference: attendance at the preproposal conference is optional.