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

Los Angeles County is seeking respirator fit-testing services for employees of the Department of Medical Examiner. - Government buyer: County of Los Angeles, Internal Services Department (ISD), ISD Procurement; technical customer: Department of Medical Examiner, Investigations. The listed procurement contact is Esmeralda Yzguerra. - Services requested: Fit testing for 99 employees for each of three respirator types: - Avon Protection C50/FM54 full-face masks: quantitative testing. - N95 facemasks: quantitative testing is required capability; tests may be qualitative or quantitative. - 3M 6000 Series half masks: quantitative testing. - Equipment: Quantitative testing must use TSI PortaCount equipment, with calibration following manufacturer recommendations. - Key requirements: Comply with OSHA’s Respiratory Protection Standard and California OSHA Title 8 Section 5144 and Appendix A. Provide results or certification cards within 48 hours of testing; accommodate four employees per appointment at the County or provider’s site; complete testing for 99 employees within one year. - Provider qualifications: Testing staff must hold OSHA 2225 certification and have relevant occupational airborne-hazard experience. The bidder must document at least five years of qualitative and quantitative fit-testing experience and provide staff resumes. - Commercial requirements: Quote a flat rate per fit test, excluding medical certification and training, and identify applicable discounts. Acceptable liability insurance documentation is required before testing. - Named manufacturers: Avon Protection, 3M, and TSI (PortaCount equipment). No service provider is identified.

Description

Los Angeles County is seeking respirator quantitative fit-testing services for N95 facemasks, 3M 6000 Series half masks, and Avon Protection C50/FM54 full-face masks, with a stated quantity of 99 for each type. Services must meet specified OSHA and California requirements, and the provider must furnish documented test results within 48 hours. The provider must be OSHA 2225 Certified and demonstrate at least five years of experience in qualitative and quantitative fit testing. Services must be able to begin by January 1, 2027; bids are submitted through the online Vendor Self Service portal.

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