Airgas USA LLC
Airgas is the primary supplier of compressed & liquid gases for Louisiana State University.
Benefits of the master contract supplier relationship are that LSU receives outstanding pricing on compressed, liquid, & welding gases, deep discounts on highly used compressed gases, and dedicated on-campus representation.
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- Departments that currently have existing contracts with outside vendors will be permitted to utilize the existing contracts through expiration, but no renewals will be allowed.
- Bulk gas will continue to be processed through LSU Procurement.
Instructions for using a punch-out out catalog can be found in the "Create Requisition from Supplier Website" job aid available at Workday Training > Finance Training > Procurement.
Local Sales Representatives
Pecue Branch support for LSU - Baton Rouge
sws.baton.rouge.pecue@airgas.com
Andrea Burns
District Manager - South Central Louisiana (Baton Rouge area)
andrea.burns@airgas.com
Cell: 225-397-7967
Tammy Ford
Region Specialist - Gas & Equipment
tammy.ford@airgas.com
Cell: 225-223-7653
Michael Brame
Account Manager - Alexandria, LA
michael.brame@airgas.com
Cell: 318-446-0467
Jude Hornsby
Account Manager - Eunice, LA
jude.hornsby@airgas.com
Cell: 337-280-5049
Lee Caudle
District Manager - Shreveport, LA
lee.caudle@airgas.com
Cell: 318-402-8471
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Order Status feature available in Punch-out | Yes |
| Acknowledgement sent to Requester | Yes |
| Email Ship Acknowledgement sent to Requester | No |
| Deadline for Orders to Ship Same Day | Not Available |
| Standard delivery time | 2 -3 Business Days, unless a Specialty Gas blend. |
| Shipping and Handling charges | The cylinder processing fee per cylinder covers the shipping, handling, and rental charges. |
| E-quote functionality available in Punch-out | Yes, you can request quotes from your local Sales Representative. |
| Order History feature available in Punch-out | Yes |
| Favorites/Hotlists feature available in Punch-out | Yes |
| Order cancellation and returns | For all cancellations or returns, please email contact your designated Airgas representative. You will be required to have a written confirmation from the supplier to clear the Workday. |
| Catalog Product Restrictions | No Product Restrictions |
| Additional Notes | N/A |
Questions?
All questions concerning this contract should be directed to LSU Procurement at 225-578-2176 or purchase@lsu.edu.
Rev. 10/7/2025
Competitively bid through
E&I Cooperative Services
(E&I) RFP #EI00234 for Industrial Laboratory Gases & Welding Products and Services