Description
The County of Cuyahoga issued an informal request for bids (RFB) to provide a four‑day (32‑hour) Heavy Equipment and Rigging Specialist (HERS) training course for Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) task‑force personnel. The curriculum follows the FEMA HERS standards and includes hands‑on instruction in advanced rigging, metal cutting, multi‑story collapse, confined‑space rescue, and heavy‑object stabilization. The vendor must supply qualified instructors, all training materials, and equipment, and propose delivery dates within the March 21 – April 29 2022 window. Insurance requirements are extensive, mandating $1 M CGL, $1 M auto liability, $1 M workers’ compensation, and $1 M professional liability coverage, with the County named as additional insured. No vendor name, contract value, or exact start/end dates are disclosed in the provided files.
• Scope: 32‑hour HERS training for up to 24 students, focused on heavy‑equipment rigging and rescue techniques.
• Delivery window: March 21 – April 29 2022 (dates to be proposed by the vendor).
• Insurance: Minimum $1 M limits for CGL, auto, workers’ comp, and professional liability; County named as additional insured; carriers must have A‑VII rating.
• Procurement: Informal RFB, status “Awarded”, but vendor details are omitted.