Responder Disaster Search Breathing PPE

This contract is an informal Request for Bid (RFB) issued by Cuyahoga County for the procurement of personal protective equipment (PPE) needed by USAR (Urban Search and Rescue) responders. The scope calls for reusable half‑facepiece air‑purifying respirators (APRs) in three sizes (10 Small, 45 Medium, 45 Large) together with P100 multi‑gas/vapor + particulate filter cartridges that meet a comprehensive chemical protection list and are compatible with powered‑air‑purifying or supplied‑air systems. The equipment must be low‑profile, durable for hot‑work environments, feature an exhalation valve to reduce fogging, and include a speaking diaphragm for clear communication. No vendor, price, or delivery schedule is disclosed in the available documents. • Scope: Supply of 100 reusable APRs (10 S, 45 M, 45 L) plus matching P100 cartridges. • Technical requirements: NIOSH‑compliant P100 filtration, bayonet‑style cartridge attachment, exhalation valve, speaking diaphragm, hot‑work durability. • Procurement type: Informal RFB – open competition, awarded (vendor not identified).