McMaster University invites qualified bidders to submit responses for the supply Liquid Nitrogen LN2 in accordance with the terms of this Request for Proposals.
McMaster University uses bulk liquid nitrogen for a variety of purposes. Bulk Liquid Nitrogen is used for Nuclear Research in the production of isotopes. Bulk Liquid Nitrogen is also used to generate N2 gas which is used for a wide spectrum of uses across university research.
McMaster has four bulk tank locations on campus as the following locations which are rented from the current Liquid Nitrogen provider:
- Senior Science
- Tandem Accelerator Laboratory
- Nuclear Research
- Michael DeGroote Centre for Learning and Discovery (MDCL)
Continuous supply is vital to the university. Loss of N2 pressure to these facilities may lead to the destruction of samples required in research, and loss of revenue in isotope production in the Nuclear Facility. Planned shutdowns can be accommodated, but unplanned events are not acceptable.
The estimated volume for all 4 locations is 521,000 m³ per year. Please see Appendix B for volume for approximate breakdown by location. Note that the quantities are estimates only based on historical usage, and volumes are not guaranteed by McMaster University.
Bidders must quote the entire bid. Partial bids will not be accepted.
The proponent must supply Liquid Nitrogen LN2. The minimum quality of liquid nitrogen must be 99.5 N2, H2O < 6 ppm (Dewpoint = - 64° C (³). A Certificate of Analysis is to be provided at time of invoice, for each shipment. The proponent must provide pricing for LN2 in m3 delivered to site. Proposals must include the proponent’s proposed delivery routing and terms to satisfy peak and unusual demand periods. Delivery cost, if any, should be clearly defined in the bid. The pricing for LN2 must be clearly identified for a 5 year period. An uptime/service guarantee must be included with the LN2 supply proposal.
