Instructor-USAR Heavy Equipment & Rigging (HERS)

The County of Cuyahoga issued an informal request for bids (RFB) to secure an instructor capable of delivering a FEMA‑aligned Heavy Equipment & Rigging Specialist (HERS) training course. The curriculum spans 32 hours over four days and must be delivered within the March 21 – April 29 2022 window to up to 24 participants. In addition to the instructional duties, the vendor must satisfy stringent insurance requirements, including $1 million limits for general liability, automobile liability, and professional liability, as well as workers’ compensation in accordance with Ohio law, and must name the County as an additional insured. All insurance must be primary, written on an occurrence basis, and provided by carriers with an A‑VII (or better) A.M. Best rating. The solicitation does not disclose the vendor’s identity, contract value, or specific award dates. • Scope: 4‑day, 32‑hour HERS training for US&R task force personnel. • Performance window: March 21 – April 29 2022. • Insurance mandates: $1 M CGL, $1 M auto, $1 M professional liability, workers’ comp, additional insured status, A‑VII carrier rating. • Procurement: Informal RFB posted on Cuyahoga County’s portal, status marked “Awarded.”