Description
This solicitation seeks a specialized forensic instrument – a Firearms and Toolmarks Comparison Microscope – for use by Cuyahoga County law‑enforcement and forensic laboratories. The procurement is conducted as a sealed‑bid auction, with bids submitted either in person or through the county’s Supplier Portal. The deadline for bid submission is November 6, 2023, and a pre‑bid conference was held on October 17, 2023. Vendors must be registered on the Cuyahoga County Supplier Portal and, if awarded, also register with the County Inspector General. A $500 bid‑bond is required for bids expected to exceed $50,000. The award decision rests with the Department of Purchasing Director, who retains the right to reject any or all bids.
• Item: Firearms and Toolmarks Comparison Microscope (RQ 13368)
• Procurement method: Sealed‑bid auction (formal RFB)
• Key dates: Pre‑bid conference Oct 17 2023; Bid deadline Nov 6 2023
• Registration: Mandatory Supplier Portal registration; post‑award Inspector General registration required.