Ordering Compressed and Liquid Gases

Starting October 19, 2007, a new method for ordering compressed and liquid (cryogenic) gases went into effect for UW customers. Through a competitive solicitation process and in consultation with several University departments, Praxair Distribution Inc was awarded a University-wide master contract as the University’s vendor for compressed and liquid gases. Praxair is currently the only vendor of compressed and liquid gases authorized by Environmental Health and Safety to provide these products and associated services to campus. Below is a memo explaining the intent of the contract in more detail and listing some advantages of using the contract.
Letter to Campus dated 12/18/07

Ordering Process

Orders can be phoned, faxed or emailed. Orders may also be placed online at Praxair's website, UW eProcurement is coming soon.
Vendor Contacts:

1-800-624-7033 or uw_orders@praxair.com
Dan Mackenstadt 206-632-7138,Area Sales Rep
Jennifer Claggett 253-620-1651, Account set-up

Payment Process

Orders can be paid via purchase order or Pcard

Safety:

Departments are reminded that compressed and liquid gas purchases are subject to Environmental Health and Safety regulations. See your lab safety manual or the EH&S website for more information.

Questions?

Questions about products should be directed to Praxair at the number noted above. Questions about the order process should be directed to UW Purchasing @ 543-5810 or purgases@u.washington.edu