Cuyahoga County’s Department of Public Safety and Justice Services is procuring 36 (±20 %) dual‑in‑ear headsets with integrated hearing protection for the West‑shore Enforcement Bureau’s WEB SWAT team. The headsets must meet stringent tactical specifications—including weight between 50‑70 g, submersibility to at least 2 m, an SNR of 39 dB/NRR of 32 dB, Class 5 protection, 42‑48 in cable length, black color, compatibility with Motorola APX6000 radios and gas masks, and a single‑push‑to‑talk button suitable for left‑ or right‑handed users. Vendors must submit a unit price and include shipping costs to Lakewood, OH. The solicitation is an informal request for bids (RFB) with a deadline of 11:00 a.m. on September 9 2024. No budget ceiling is set, and the County reserves the right to adjust the quantity by ±20 % based on pricing and funding availability.
• Quantity: 36 headsets (+/‑20 % flexibility)
• Technical requirements: weight, water‑submersibility, hearing‑protection ratings, PTT functionality, and radio/gas‑mask compatibility
• Delivery location: Westshore Enforcement Bureau, 12650 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
• Procurement format: informal RFB, open competition, no pre‑selected vendor list