Scalpels/Microcent Tubes/Weigh Paper/Etc

The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s laboratory purchased a variety of consumable laboratory supplies, including centrifuge tubes of multiple sizes, disposable scalpels (both stainless steel and nylon‑coated), filter units, weighing paper, personal protective equipment (N95 masks), cotton applicators, sharp‑object disposal containers, and a suite of analytical chemicals (methanol, acetonitrile, n‑hexane, etc.). The procurement was conducted via an informal Request for Bid (RFB) on the county’s Supplier Portal, with a total awarded value of roughly $8,588. • Awarded items span consumables for sample preparation, safety equipment, and high‑purity solvents used in forensic analysis. • Quantities range from single‑unit purchases (e.g., disposable scalpel) to multi‑unit bulk orders (e.g., 10 micro‑centrifuge tubes). • The procurement was completed within a one‑day window (open Nov 11, 2021; closed Nov 12, 2021).