Commodity Contract for Two (2) Respirator Fit Test Equipment

The City of Milwaukee's Department of Administration - Purchasing Division is seeking a Commodity Contract for two (2) Respirator Fit Test Equipment for the Milwaukee Health Department, with a bid closing date of October 10, 2025, at 2:30 PM CT. The procurement specifically requires equipment that meets or exceeds the specifications of a PortaCount Pro+ Respirator Fit Tester 8048-T, designed to ensure city employees can complete annual fit tests for tight-fitting facepiece respirators. The equipment must be compatible with Modified CNC Protocols, compliant with OSHA standards, capable of measuring fit factors over 10,000, and accommodate both N95 and N99 respirators. Key deliverables include the ability to print test result summaries, standalone operation without a computer, and provision of consumables for 250 fit tests. The bid requires a minimum 24-month equipment warranty, three years of annual maintenance calibration, and implementation training. Delivery of the equipment is mandated no later than November 7, 2025, with acceptance hours between 7:00am and 4:00pm CST at the Milwaukee Health Department's administrative offices.

The solicitation encourages participation from Small Business Enterprise (SBE) firms, though SBE participation is not mandatory for this bid. Potential bidders may qualify for additional bid preferences, including Local Business Enterprise (LBE), Milwaukee-Made/County-Made/American-Made Goods, and Socially Responsible Contractor (SRC) incentives. The contract is federally funded, with a related CDC grant totaling $1,278,638.00 supporting the procurement. The City is open to extending contract pricing to other V.A.L.U.E. members in the Southeastern Wisconsin area, such as the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District and Milwaukee Public Schools. Insurance requirements are stringent, mandating comprehensive commercial general liability insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 general aggregate, and specific provisions including 30 days written cancellation notice and a Waiver of Subrogation Endorsement. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Bonfire portal, with vendors required to provide detailed manufacturer specification sheets demonstrating full compliance with technical requirements.