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Los Angeles County respirator fit-testing services for N95, 3M, and Avon Protection masks

Los Angeles County is seeking respirator fit-testing services for its Department of Medical Examiner, Investigations. - Government buyer - County of Los Angeles Internal Services Department, on behalf of the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner, Investigations. - Government contact named in the solicitation: Esmeralda Yzguerra. - Requested services and quantities - 99 N95 facemask fit tests; qualitative or quantitative testing is permitted, with testing conducted under the Cal/OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard. - 99 quantitative fit tests for 3M 6000 Series half masks. - 99 quantitative fit tests for Avon Protection C50/FM54 full-face masks. - OEMs and named equipment provider - 3M — manufacturer of the 6000 Series half masks. - Avon Protection — manufacturer of the C50/FM54 full-face masks. - TSI — manufacturer of the PortaCount fit-testing equipment required for quantitative testing. - Notable requirements - Quantitative testing must be available for all three respirator types; 3M and Avon Protection mask testing must be quantitative. - Use calibrated TSI PortaCount equipment and provide calibration records in advance. Provide pass/fail test documentation within 48 hours after testing. - The testing facility must be 10–11 miles from the Department of Medical Examiner at 1104 N. Mission Road, Los Angeles. - Schedule weekday appointments during business hours, accommodating 1–4 employees per business day and completing fit tests for 99 employees within one year. Staff must be able to perform three tests per hour per qualified staff member. - Testing staff must hold OSHA 2225 certification, and the provider must document at least five years of experience conducting both qualitative and quantitative fit testing. - Pricing is requested as a flat rate per fit test, excluding medical certification and training, with applicable discount rates.

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The County of Los Angeles is seeking bids for respirator quantitative fit-testing services for 99 employees, covering N95 masks, 3M 6000 Series half masks, and Avon Protection C-50/FM54 full-face masks. The facility must be 10 to 11 miles from the Department of Medical Examiner at 1104 N. Mission Rd, Los Angeles, and accommodate scheduling Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with 1 to 4 employees per business day. Services must meet applicable OSHA and California requirements, and the provider must be OSHA 2225 certified and have at least five years of experience in qualitative and quantitative fit testing; bids must include supporting documentation and be submitted online through the Vendor Self Service portal. Services must be able to begin by January 1, 2027.

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