ODOC Technical Rescue Training Manikin

The contract involves the procurement of rescue manikins essential for training in rescue operations and firefighter courses, addressing the need to replace aging and damaged models that are no longer repairable. The current inventory includes older manikins missing parts or with internal damage, such as lost sand or pellets, which limits their usability. To support upcoming training activities, especially with the new search and rescue training building opening soon, the agency plans to acquire new Ruth Lee Technical Rescue Training Manikins, priced between approximately $481.99 and $3,400 each, from multiple vendors including Ruth Lee and Columbus Supply. The procurement aims to ensure a balanced distribution of functional manikins across training environments, utilizing good-condition units in the search and rescue house and other uses, while broken units will be repurposed within burn buildings. The contract's estimated value ranges from around $48,199 to $340,000, reflecting the scope and variety of models required. The solicitation, posted by the Ohio State Fire Marshal’s Office, is a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) with a deadline of December 9, 2025. It emphasizes a structured procurement process, including a double-envelope submission format, with proposals due by December 9, 2025. The contract will involve evaluating vendor proposals based on technical and cost criteria, though specific evaluation factors and award procedures are not detailed in the available documentation. The procurement process underscores compliance with Ohio state policies, including conflict of interest restrictions—particularly disqualifying consultants currently involved in related projects—and mandates that travel costs be included within the submitted cost proposals. The contract administration will be managed through the OhioBuys portal, with no explicit mention of specific contract clauses, payment details, or inspection standards, but the scope clearly focuses on acquiring functional training manikins to meet the agency’s expanding rescue training needs efficiently and effectively.