Bid guide
How to bid on Liquid Oxygen and Equipment Lease for the City of Raleigh
What the City of Raleigh is buying
The City of Raleigh Public Utilities Department is seeking proposals for the supply of liquid oxygen and an equipment lease. This is to support ozone production at the EM Johnson Water Treatment Plant. This opportunity is for vendors who can provide these specific services and materials to a municipal water treatment facility.
Key dates and deadlines
This Request for Proposals (RFP) was published on July 31, 2026. All proposals must be submitted by August 28, 2026, at 3:30 PM ET. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit is scheduled for August 14, 2026. Attending this meeting is required to submit a valid proposal.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for firms specializing in industrial gas supply, particularly liquid oxygen, and equipment leasing for water treatment or similar industrial applications. Vendors with experience in environmental services and supplying to municipal utilities will find this relevant. The solicitation number is 274-RW-WTP-FY26-3-LOX-FMH.
How to respond to this solicitation
To respond, you must first access the solicitation on North Carolina’s electronic Vendor Portal (eVP). You can view the posting and its documents publicly without an account. To submit a response, you will need to register for a free vendor account on the eVP. The posting will provide specific instructions on how to submit your proposal, which may involve using the NC eProcurement (Ivalua) tool or another method as directed.
Tips for a competitive response
Given the mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit, ensure your team attends to gather all necessary information and ask clarifying questions directly. Pay close attention to the specifications for both the liquid oxygen supply and the equipment lease, as detailed in the solicitation documents. Clearly outline your firm's experience with similar projects and your capacity to meet the City of Raleigh's requirements for continuous supply and equipment maintenance. Thoroughly review all submission instructions and deadlines to ensure your proposal is compliant and submitted on time.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from City of Raleigh; the original posting controls.