EM Johnson WTP Liquid Oxygen and Equipment Lease
| Bidders ID: | NBD12271611917135789 |
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| Due Date: | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Level of Government: | State & Local |
| State: | North Carolina |
| Agency: | State Government of North Carolina |
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| Solicitation Number: | 274-RW-WTP-FY26-2-LOX-FMH |
| Source: | Members Only |
| Solicitation Number: | 274-RW-WTP-FY26-2-LOX-FMH |
| Project Title: | EM Johnson WTP Liquid Oxygen and Equipment Lease |
| Description: | EM Johnson WTP Liquid Oxygen and Equipment Lease: The City of Raleigh wishes to contract for the purchase of Liquid Oxygen (LOX) as stated in the specifications below for a period of Five (5) years. LOX tanks and equipment will be installed by the contractor and leased from the contractor. Contractor shall provide annual lease cost for tanks and equipment and bill monthly. Contractor shall be responsible for all maintenance of tanks and equipment. Contractor shall be responsible for remote monitoring of tank levels and making deliveries before the tanks reach low level. |
| Opening Date: | 7/13/2026 3:30 PM |
| Posted Date: | 6/5/2026 |
| Status: | Open |
| Department: | CITY OF RALEIGH |
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Solicitation Number
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274-RW-WTP-FY26-2-LOX-FMH
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Department
CITY OF RALEIGH
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Status Reason
Open
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Opening Date
2026-07-13T15:30:00.0000000
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Posted Date
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2026-06-04T15:12:55.0000000Z
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Primary Commodity Code
Industrial use gases
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Mandatory Conference/Site Visit
2026-06-25T04:00:00.0000000Z
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Special Instructions
Bid Agent: frederick.hughes@raleighnc.gov
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Solicitation Type
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Select RFP IFB RFI
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Owner
Lanee Edwards
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Description
EM Johnson WTP Liquid Oxygen and Equipment Lease: The City of Raleigh wishes to contract for the purchase of Liquid Oxygen (LOX) as stated in the specifications below for a period of Five (5) years. LOX tanks and equipment will be installed by the contractor and leased from the contractor. Contractor shall provide annual lease cost for tanks and equipment and bill monthly. Contractor shall be responsible for all maintenance of tanks and equipment. Contractor shall be responsible for remote monitoring of tank levels and making deliveries before the tanks reach low level.
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Request for Proposals # 274-RW-WTP-FY26-2-LOX-FMH
Title: EM Johnson WTP Liquid Oxygen and Equipment Lease
Issue Date: June 8, 2026
Due Date: July 13, 2026 no later than 3:30PM EST
*LATE PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED*
Issuing Department: Public Utilities
Direct all inquiries concerning this RFP to:
Mike Hughes
Plant Operations Superintendent
Email: frederick.hughes@raleighnc.gov
(v.09/15/25)
Table of Contents
1. Introduction .............................................................................................. 2
1.1 Purpose ............................................................................................. 2
1.2 Background........................................................................................ 2
1.3 RFP Timeline ..................................................................................... 3
1.4 Pre-Proposal Conference .................................................................. 3
1.5 Proposal Question ............................................................................. 3
1.6 Proposal Submission Requirements & Contact Information .............. 4
1.7 Business Engagement & Opportunities ............................................. 5
1.8 Rights to Submitted Material.............................................................. 5
1.9 Communications ................................................................................ 6
1.10 Lobbying ............................................................................................ 6
1.11 Conflicts of Interest ............................................................................ 6
1.12 Proposer Expenses ........................................................................... 7
1.13 Proposer Acceptance ........................................................................ 7
2. Proposals ................................................................................................. 7
2.1 Request for Proposals Required Document Format .......................... 8
2.2 RFP Documents .............................................................................. 10
3. Proposal Evaluation .............................................................................. 10
3.1 Proposal Evaluation Criteria (Stage 1)............................................. 10
3.2 Interview/Demonstration (Stage 2) .................................................. 11
3.3 Final Selection ................................................................................. 11
3.4 Notice to Proposers Regarding RFP Terms & Conditions ............... 12
3.5 Contract Term…………………………………………………………….12
4. Scope of Services .................................................................................. 12
Appendix I – Proposal Cost Form ................................................................... 13
Appendix II – Proposer Questionnaire ........................................................... 14
Appendix III – Reference Questionnaire (Instructions) ................................. 15
Appendix III – Reference Questionnaire Form ............................................... 16
Appendix IV – Sample Contract ...................................................................... 18
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Purpose
The City of Raleigh (COR) is solicitating proposals from one or more firm(s) with which
to contract for the following services:
1.2 Background
2 The City of Raleigh Public Utilities Department is requesting proposals for Liquid Oxygen Supply
and Equipment Lease for Ozone Production at the EM Johnson Water Treatment Plant.
The City of Raleigh, the Capital City of North Carolina, remains one of the fastest growing
areas in the country. A great economy, top educational institutions, and exceptional health
care facilities are some of the characteristics that attract people to the triangle area. The mild
climate, diverse work force and proximity to Research Triangle Park combine to make Raleigh
a great place to live.
Raleigh is a 21st Century City of Innovation focusing on environmental, cultural and economic
sustainability. The City conserves and protects our environmental resources through best
practice and cutting-edge conservation and stewardship, land use, infrastructure and building
technologies. The City welcomes growth and diversity through policies and programs that will
protect and enhance Raleigh’s existing neighborhoods, natural amenities, history and cultural
and human resources for future generations. The City leads to improve quality of life for
neighborhoods and standard of living for all citizens. The City works with universities, colleges,
citizens and local partners to promote new technology, create new job opportunities and
encourage local businesses and entrepreneurs. The City enlist and prepare 21st Century staff
with the skill sets to carry out the duties of the City, through transparent civic engagement and
providing the very best customer service to our citizens in the most efficient and cost-effective
manner.
The City of Raleigh Public Utilities Department provides water and wastewater services to
approximately 650,000 customers in Raleigh, Garner, Wake Forest, Rolesville, Knightdale,
Wendell, and Zebulon.
A detailed scope of services is provided in Section 4 of this document.
All information related to this solicitation, including any addenda, will be posted to the
North Carolina electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) at https://evp.nc.gov/.
All questions related to this solicitation must be submitted in writing (via email) to the
following individual – questions submitted via telephone will not be answered:
Contact Name
Email Address
Mike Hughes
frederick.hughes@raleighnc.gov
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1.3 Pre-Proposal Conference / Site Visit
Pre-Proposal Conference/Site Visit
A MANDATORY PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE/SITE VISIT for all prospective Proposers is
scheduled for 6/3/26 at 10:00 am at the EM Johnson WTP Training Room. There will be a Teams
option available. Attendance at this conference is a prerequisite for consideration of a Proposer's
proposal. Prospective Proposers are encouraged to submit written questions in advance. A
summary of all questions and answers will be posted on the internet as an addendum, located
under the RFP # being modified.
The Pre-Proposal Conference/Site Visit will take place at:
EM Johnson Water Treatment Plant
10301 Falls of Neuse Rd
Raleigh, NC 27614
Teams Option will be available for contractors unable to travel. Please email
frederick.hughes@raleighnc.gov with the subject line “EMJ LOX” if you plan to join via
Teams.
6/25/26
10:00-10:30-Meeting in Training Room
10:30-11:00-Walkthrough of LOX system
It is the Proposer's responsibility to assure that all addenda have been reviewed and, if
need be, signed and returned.
Proposal Questions
Upon review of the RFP documents, Proposers may have questions to clarify or interpret the
RFP in order to submit the best proposal possible. Proposers shall submit any such questions
to Frederick.Hughes@raleighnc.gov by the above Proposers Written Questions due date. A
summary of all questions and answers will be posted on the internet as an addendum, located
under the RFP # being modified.
It is the Proposer's responsibility to assure that all addenda have been reviewed and, if
need be, signed and returned.
Proposal Submission Requirements and Contact Information
Proposals must follow the format as defined in Section 2 PROPOSAL FORMAT.
Proposers must submit one (1) signed original plus one (1) electronic version and two (2)
copies of the (RFP No. 274-RW-WTP-FY26-2-LOX-FMH) – (EM Johnson WTP Liquid Oxygen
and Equipment Lease) signed proposal. The electronic version of the Proposal must be
submitted as a viewable and printable Adobe Portable Document File (PDF) on a Flash Drive
attached to the proposal. Proposals must be enclosed in a sealed envelope or package and
clearly marked: RFP 274-RW-WTP-FY26-2-LOX-FMH- EM Johnson WTP Liquid Oxygen
and Equipment Lease. Both hard copy and electronic version must be received by the City
on or before 3:30 PM EDT on 7/13/26. Deliver proposals using one of the two options below:
*The EM Johnson WTP does not have a mailbox. Do not send proposals via the USPS*
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DELIVERED BY FedEx/UPS
RFP NO. 274-RW-WTP-FY26-2-LOX-FMH -EM Johnson Liquid Oxygen and Equipment
Lease
City of Raleigh Public Utilities Department
ATTN: Mike Hughes
EM Johnson Water Treatment Plant
10301 Falls of Neuse Rd
Raleigh, NC 27614
DELIVERED BY HAND
RFP NO. 274-RW-WTP-FY26-2-LOX-FMH -EM Johnson WTP Liquid Oxygen and Equipment
Lease
City of Raleigh Public Utilities Department
ATTN: Mike Hughes
EM Johnson WTP
10301 Falls of Neuse Rd
Raleigh, NC 27614
Proposals received after the “Proposal Due” deadline above will not be considered and will be
returned unopened to the return address on the submission envelope. The outside of the
submittal package Proposals received after the “RFP Due” deadline above will not be
considered and will be returned unopened to the return address on the submission envelope.
The and the Flash Drive must be clearly marked with the RFP number and the Title. The City
reserves the right to reject any or all proposals for any reason and to waive any informality it
deems in its best interest. Any requirements in the RFP that cannot be met must be indicated
in the proposal. Contractors must respond to the entire Request for Proposals (RFP). Any
proposals received by the City that are incomplete in their responses will be immediately
disqualified.
Rights to Submitted Material
All proposals, responses, inquiries, or correspondence relating to or in reference to this RFP,
and all reports, charts, and other documentation submitted by Proposers (other than materials
submitted as and qualifying as trade secrets under North Carolina law) shall become the
property of the City when received and the entire proposal shall be subject to the public
records laws of the State of North Carolina except where a proper trade secrets exception has
been made by the Proposer in accordance with the procedures allowed by North Carolina law.
The City reserves the right to retain all proposals submitted and to use any ideas in a proposal
regardless of whether that proposal is selected. Submission of a proposal indicates
acceptance by the Proposer of the conditions contained in this Request for Proposal.
Communications
All communications of any nature regarding this RFP with any City staff, elected City officials,
evaluation committee members, are strictly forbidden from the time the solicitation is publicly
posted until award. Questions must be submitted in writing to the individual designated in
Section 1.1. prior to the deadline provided in Section 1.3.
Violation of this provision may result in the firm’s proposal being removed from consideration.
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