PPE - 3M PAPR System / DPH

The City of Worcester issued a competitive Request for Quotation (RFQ) to procure five units of the 3M Powered‑Air‑Purifying Respirator (PAPR) system (model RBE‑L10) for its Department of Public Health. The contract is a single‑award, unit‑price solicitation with a strict “no‑substitution” clause, requiring delivery of the complete PPE kits to a city‑owned facility by May 1 2023. West Texas Tactical Supply was selected as the awardee, submitting the lowest unit price of $1,630.00 per system. The procurement includes a one‑year warranty, FO B Destination terms, and prompt‑pay discount eligibility. No budget amount was disclosed, and the contract value is estimated based on the awarded unit price. • Scope: 5 complete 3M PAPR systems (hood, blower, battery, etc.) for public‑health use. • Procurement type: Open competition RFQ, award to lowest net price. • Delivery: FO B Destination to 25 Meade Street, Worcester, MA 01610, requiring a lift‑gate truck. • Awardee: West Texas Tactical Supply (price $1,630 each).