Instructor-USAR Heavy Equipment & Rigging (HERS)

The County of Cuyahoga awarded a contract to provide a FEMA‑approved Heavy Equipment and Rigging Specialist (HERS) training course for 24 Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) personnel. The training follows a 32‑hour FEMA curriculum and covers advanced topics such as multi‑story collapse, confined spaces, truss construction, heavy‑weight building stabilization, advanced metal cutting, and complex rigging scenarios. The contract was awarded at a total value of $19,362 and is an informal Request for Bids (RFB) under the county’s procurement system. • Scope: Deliver a 32‑hour HERS instructor‑led training program to 24 US&R participants. • Requirements: Must adhere to FEMA curriculum, provide qualified instructor, and meet insurance clauses detailed in the specifications. • Financials: Fixed‑price award of $19,362 for a single line item.