PPE (3M) / DPH

The City of Worcester issued a competitive Request for Quotation (RFQ) to purchase a set of 3M personal protective equipment for its Division of Public Health. The solicitation required delivery of five powered‑air‑purifying respirator (PAPR) systems, 216 “Breathe Easy” filters, 24 battery adapters, and 17 lithium battery packs, with all items to be shipped to a Worcester address by May 15 2025. Five vendors submitted pricing; the contract was awarded to Arbill Industries, whose total bid was $33,227.88. The award will be based on the lowest combined price for the full set of items, and all shipping costs must be included in the bid. No substitutions were allowed, and the procurement followed standard municipal procurement rules (M.G.L. c. 30B § 10). • Scope: Supply and deliver specific 3M PPE (PAPR systems, filters, adapters, batteries) to Worcester’s public‑health department. • Procurement type: Full and open competition; “proprietary” RFQ (only the listed 3M models accepted). • Award: Single‑vendor award to Arbill Industries with a total price of $33,227.88. • Key dates: Bids due March 26 2025 4 PM; delivery required by May 15 2025.