27-0185 Respirator Fit Testing, T-SPECS

The Internal Services Department of California is soliciting bids for respirator fit testing services under solicitation RFB-IS-27200331. The scope of work requires the vendor to perform qualitative or quantitative fit testing for N95 facemasks, as well as quantitative fit testing for 3M 6000 Series Half Masks and Avon Protection C50/FM54 Full Face Masks. Services must adhere to OSHA Respiratory Protection Standards and Title 8 CCR Section 5144, Appendix A, utilizing TSI PortaCount Equipment. All facility staff must be OSHA 2225 Certified and capable of conducting three fit tests per hour per staff member. Documented results or certification cards must be provided to the point of contact within 48 hours of testing, with services scheduled to begin by January 1, 2027. The contract award will be based on the lowest total acceptable offer, provided the bidder meets all minimum mandatory requirements. Bidders must submit their complete package via the online Vendor Self Service portal by November 30, 2026, including a price sheet, specification worksheets, and all required forms in Appendix A. Key compliance requirements include adherence to California Labor Code prevailing wages, a prohibition on single-use plastics per Board Policy 3.185, and specific insurance coverage with a $2 million general aggregate limit. The vendor is responsible for all freight costs under F.O.B. delivered terms, and the County assumes ownership of items at the destination.