Industrial Gas
| Location: | Kansas |
|---|---|
| Posted: | Feb 14, 2026 |
| Due: | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Agency: | University of Kansas |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
| Category: |
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| Solicitation No: | 3108695 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
Bid Information
| Type | Request for Proposal |
| Status | Issued |
| Number | 3108695 (Industrial Gas) |
| Issue Date & Time | 2/13/2026 02:00:00 PM (CT) |
| Close Date & Time | 4/10/2026 02:00:00 PM (CT) |
| Question Cut Off Date | 2/27/2026 12:00:00 PM (CT) |
| Notes |
Greetings!
Please start your review of the I
ndustrial Gas
RFP
by
first reading the RFP Snapshot located in the Attachments tab. The RFP Snapshot provides high level details about our evaluation including the product/service category, RFP timeline, and evaluation criteria. Next, you should read the RFP Scope of Work and the RFP Instructions, which are also located in the Attachments section.
After you review those materials, prepare your submission by working through each tab from left-to-right here in
Euna Procurement, powered by Ion Wave
. Most responses to this RFP will be addressed in the Attributes tab. However, key milestones can be found in the Activities tab and any requested documentation should be uploaded in the Response Attachments tab.
Please Note: All required (i.e. red-starred) fields must be completed to successfully submit a bid.
Questions about the commodity, requirements, or the evaluation process itself should be directed to the assigned Procurement Officer identified in the Bid Contact Info area in this tab.
However, should you run into any technical (system) challenges or have problems registering as a supplier in ION WAVE during normal business hours, you can contact Rob Kottenbrock at
rob.kottenbrock@ku.edu
. After hours, you can contact ION WAVE at
844-226-3862 Listen to the prompts to connect with your Ion Wave team - Option 1, then 2, or
support.ionwave@eunasolutions.com with your technical questions.
Please note: Neither Rob, nor ION WAVE can address questions about the commodity, requirements, or process.
Thank you for your interest in participating in this evaluation and good luck!
#rockchalkjayhawk #goku
|
| Name | Ramia Whitecotton |
| Address |
1450 Jayhawk Blvd.
Lawrence, KS 66045 USA |
| Phone | (785) 864-1425 |
| Fax | |
| rmwcotton@ku.edu |
Bid Documents
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Bid Invitation
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Acrobat / PDF | BINVAVL | 9085506 |
Bid Attachments
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RFP 3108695 - Solicitation Snapshot.pdf
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RFP 3108695 - Solicitation Snapshot | 172 KB | 338486 | 7204779 |
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RFP 3108695 - Scope of Work_Industrial Gas.pdf
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RFP 3108695 - Scope of Work_Industrial Gas | 138 KB | 338486 | 7204810 |
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Solicitation Instructions.pdf
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Please refer to this file for instructions on submitting a proposal. | 263 KB | 338486 | 6802671 |
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KU General Terms and Conditions.pdf
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KU General Terms and Conditions | 345 KB | 338486 | 7204787 |
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KU-146a Rev 02-25 (KU Purchasing) FINAL 4907-4428-5212 v.1.pdf
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State of Kansas Contractual Provisions | 158 KB | 338486 | 6520265 |
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Supplier Travel & Expense Reimbursement Addendum.pdf
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Supplier Travel & Expense Reimbursement Addendum | 142 KB | 338486 | 6052011 |
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Jayhawk Community Partners Attachment.pdf
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Info about the Jayhawk Community Partners program | 125 KB | 338486 | 6051929 |
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Pricing Workbook.xlsx
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Pricing Workbook | 24 KB | 338486 | 7204838 |
Attachment Preview
3108695
Industrial Gas
Issue Date: 2/13/2026
Questions Deadline: 2/27/2026 12:00 PM (CT)
Response Deadline: 4/10/2026 02:00 PM (CT)
KU Procurement
Contact Information
Contact: Ramia Whitecotton
Address: Procurement
1450 Jayhawk Blvd.
Lawrence, KS 66045
Phone: (785) 864-1425
Email: rmwcotton@ku.edu
Page 1 of 21 pages
Deadline: 4/10/2026 02:00 PM (CT)
3108695
Event Information
Number:
3108695
Title:
Industrial Gas
Type:
Request for Proposal
Issue Date:
2/13/2026
Question Deadline: 2/27/2026 12:00 PM (CT)
Response Deadline: 4/10/2026 02:00 PM (CT)
Notes:
Greetings!
Please start your review of the Industrial Gas RFP by first reading the RFP Snapshot
located in the Attachments tab. The RFP Snapshot provides high level details about
our evaluation including the product/service category, RFP timeline, and evaluation
criteria. Next, you should read the RFP Scope of Work and the RFP Instructions,
which are also located in the Attachments section.
After you review those materials, prepare your submission by working through each
tab from left-to-right here in Euna Procurement, powered by Ion Wave. Most
responses to this RFP will be addressed in the Attributes tab. However, key
milestones can be found in the Activities tab and any requested documentation
should be uploaded in the Response Attachments tab.
Please Note: All required (i.e. red-starred) fields must be completed to successfully
submit a bid.
Questions about the commodity, requirements, or the evaluation process
itself should be directed to the assigned Procurement Officer identified in the
Bid Contact Info area in this tab.
However, should you run into any technical (system) challenges or have problems
registering as a supplier in ION WAVE during normal business hours, you can
contact Rob Kottenbrock at rob.kottenbrock@ku.edu. After hours, you can contact
ION WAVE at 844-226-3862 Listen to the prompts to connect with your Ion Wave
team - Option 1, then 2, or support.ionwave@eunasolutions.com with your technical
questions. Please note: Neither Rob, nor ION WAVE can address questions about
the commodity, requirements, or process.
Thank you for your interest in participating in this evaluation and good luck!
#rockchalkjayhawk #goku
Bid Activities
Question Deadline Date
2/27/2026 12:00:00 PM (CT)
Question Deadline has been scheduled for Friday, February 27, 2026 at 12:00 pm Noon (CT). All questions received
will be answered on the RFP Pre-proposal Conference.
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3108695
Pre-proposal Conference
3/12/2026 2:00:00 PM (CT)
The Pre-proposal Conference is scheduled for March 12 at 2PM CST. We encourage participating Bidders to attend.
Details are in the RFP Snapshot. Teams dial in 785-864-5000 conference ID 258 331 677#
RFP Close Date & Time
4/10/2026 2:00:00 PM (CT)
At the time of closing, only the names of those who submitted proposals shall be made public information. No price
information will be released.
Bid Attachments
RFP 3108695 - Solicitation Snapshot.pdf
RFP 3108695 - Solicitation Snapshot
RFP 3108695 - Scope of Work_Industrial Gas.pdf
RFP 3108695 - Scope of Work_Industrial Gas
Solicitation Instructions.pdf
Please refer to this file for instructions on submitting a proposal.
KU General Terms and Conditions.pdf
KU General Terms and Conditions
KU-146a Rev 02-25 (KU Purchasing) FINAL 4907-4428-5212 v.1.pdf
State of Kansas Contractual Provisions
Supplier Travel & Expense Reimbursement Addendum.pdf
Supplier Travel & Expense Reimbursement Addendum
Jayhawk Community Partners Attachment.pdf
Info about the Jayhawk Community Partners program
Pricing Workbook.xlsx
Pricing Workbook
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Requested Attachments
Annual Report/Financial Statements
Publicly traded companies are encouraged to include a recent Annual Report and/or other relevant Financial
Statements here.
State of Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate
Upload State of Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate here.
W-9
(Attachment required)
Please attach a copy of your W-9 dated within the last 12 months.
Pricing Workbook
(Attachment required)
Please submit your pricing via the Pricing Workbook found under the 'Attachments' Tab here. Anything you are not
bidding on, mark 'no-bid' so we know omissions were intentional and not accidental
Other attachments
Please include any other attachments to your proposal here.
Other Attachments
Please include any other attachments to your proposal here.
Other Attachments
Please include any other attachments to your proposal here.
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Deadline: 4/10/2026 02:00 PM (CT)
3108695
Bid Attributes
1 Company Profile
Please choose from below to describe your company:
Publicly Traded Privately Held
(Required: Check only one)
2 Company Profile
Is your company U.S.-based?
Yes No
(Required: Check only one)
3 Company Profile
Where is your company headquartered? Specify the city and state, as well as the country if not in the U.S.
(Required: Maximum 100 characters allowed)
4 Company Profile
Select the option that best describes your firm's geographical footprint.
Global International
(Required: Check only one)
National
Regional
Local
5 Company Profile
How many years has your company been in business?
(Required: Numbers only)
6 Financial Health
If your company is publicly traded, please include your company's most recent Annual Report or other relevant
financial statements in the Response Attachments tab.
7 General Experience & Expertise
Please describe your company's business relationship with KU (to the best of your knowledge) by selecting the best
choice below:
My company has never done business with KU.
My company has done business with KU in the past.
My company is currently doing business with KU.
(Required: Check only one)
KU is a present client as well as past client.
8 General Experience & Expertise
How would you describe the types of clients you normally work with?
(Required: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
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9 General Experience & Expertise
Do you have experience performing services for or providing goods to clients in higher education?
Yes No
(Required: Check only one)
1 General Experience & Expertise
0 Do you have resources (or a vertical) specifically dedicated to institutions of higher education/the higher ed sector?
Yes No
(Required: Check only one)
1 General Experience & Expertise
1 Approximately what percentage of your total revenue derives from public sector clients (higher ed or otherwise)?
%
(Required)
1 General Experience & Expertise
2 Approximately what percentage of your total revenue derives from private sector (corporate) clients?
%
(Required)
1 References
3 List up to 3 of your current or former clients as references. For each, include:
Names of each company
Each company's point of contact ("POC")
The POC's email address; and
Phone number.
Note: Public or private sector clients are fine so long as the work is relevant. Large public research universities
preferred.
(Required: Maximum 500 characters allowed)
1 Competitive Advantages
4 What sets you apart from you competitors? Please focus on pure differentiators and be concise. There may be an
opportunity to elaborate later.
(Required: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
1 Client Satisfaction
5 What is your year-over-year client retention rate expressed as a percentage, if known?
%
(Optional)
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