RQ7401 FORMAL RFB Firearms and Microscope

This solicitation seeks the purchase of a forensic “Firearms and Tool Marks Comparison Microscope” for Cuyahoga County. The microscope must meet the specifications detailed in Requisition #7401 and be delivered in accordance with the county’s procurement policies. The procurement was conducted as a Formal Request for Bids (RFB) with a pre‑bid conference and a firm deadline for bid submission. The award status is listed as “Awarded,” but the winning vendor is not disclosed in the provided documents. • Scope: One (1) firearms/tool‑marks comparison microscope, meeting RQ #7401 specifications. • Procurement method: Formal RFB (full and open competition) with a bid‑bond requirement of $500 for bids exceeding $50,000. • Key dates: Pre‑bid conference 1 Oct 2021; bid deadline 25 Oct 2021. • Requirements: Vendors must be registered on the Cuyahoga County Supplier Portal and with the County Inspector General; non‑plan‑holder bids are non‑responsive.