City of Lebanon
Request for Proposal
RFP #17-TURNOUT GEAR 3/23
*City of Lebanon reserves the right to reject all or any part of any RFP*
The City of Lebanon is exempt from State Tax and Federal Exercise Tax.
NO PROPOSALS RECEIVED AFTER CLOSING WILL BE ACCEPTED.

The City of Lebanon invites sealed proposals for turnout gear, in accordance with the specifications and bidding instructions set forth in this Request for Proposals.  Bids will be received by the Purchasing Department, 200 N. Castle Heights Avenue, Lebanon, Tennessee 37087, until 10:00 a.m. local time, March 23, 2017, at which time they will be opened and read aloud.

Please identify as a sealed proposal with stamped on the outside of the envelope “RFP #17-TURNOUT GEAR 3/23”

Any questions in regard to this proposal should be directed to Lisa Lane, Purchasing Agent, (615) 443-2802.

A copy of the bid tabulations will be available upon written request to the Purchasing Department.

Any manufacturers’ names, trade names, brand names, or catalog numbers used in the specifications are for the purpose of describing and establishing general quality levels.  Such references are not intended to be restrictive.  Since the “City” does not wish to rule out other competition and equal brands or makes, please remember “ANY APPROVED EQUAL”.  HOWEVER, IF A PRODUCT OTHER THAN SPECIFIED IS BID, IT IS THE VENDORS RESPONSIBILITY TO PROVE TO THE “CITY” THAT SAID PRODUCT IS EQUAL TO OR EXCEEDS THE QUALITY OF THE SPECIFICATOINS LISTED FOR ANY ITEM.

The City of Lebanon is an equal opportunity entity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, national origin, religion or disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services, activities, or in its awarding of such bids.

•	  SCOPE AND CLASSIFICATION
•	Scope:  The intent of this Request for Proposals and resulting contract is to provide the City of Lebanon with information concerning turnout gear.
•	Classification:  The turnout gear specifications shall be of the following types either “equal to “or” better than”.

•	SPECIFICATIONS:	

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
PROTECTIVE JACKET AND PANTS
FOR STRUCTURAL FIRE FIGHTING

SCOPE

This specification details design and materials criteria to afford protection to the upper and lower body, excluding head, hands, feet, against adverse environmental effects during structural firefighting. All materials and construction will meet or exceed NFPA Standard #1971 and OSHA for structural fire fighters protective clothing.  

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OUTER SHELL MATERIAL JACKETS AND PANTS

The outer shell shall be constructed of TENCATE "AGILITY with ENFORCE technology" Kevlar/PBO/Nomex blend material with an approximate wieght of 6.6 oz. per square yard in a twill weave.  The shell material must be treated with SSTOÔ (SUPER SHELLTITE) which is a durable water-repellent finish that also enhances abrasion resistance.  Color of the garments shall be dark gold. Bids offering this shell material without the SSTO will not be considered. 
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THERMAL INSULATING LINER JACKET AND PANTS

The thermal liner shall be constructed of 7.6 oz. per square yard “TENCATE “CALDURA® SL2i”; one layer of 1.5 oz. and one layer of 2.3 oz. per square yard Nomex® E89™ spunlaced Nomex®/Kevlar® aramid blend, quilt stitched to a Kevlar® filament and FR rayon/para-aramid/nylon inherently wicking  Caldura® face cloth.   A 7 inch by 9 inch pocket, constructed of self-material and lined with moisture barrier material, shall be affixed to the inside of the jacket thermal liner on the left side by means of a lock stitch.  The thermal liner shall be attached to the moisture barrier and bound together by bias-cut neoprene coated cotton/polyester around the perimeter.  This provides superior abrasion resistance to the less expensive, less durable, “stitch and turn” method. Further mention of “Thermal Liner” in this specification shall refer to this section.   NOTE: This thermal liner MUST be used exclusively with a minimum 7 oz. per square yard outer shell material or with Crosstech 4A moisture barrier. 
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MOISTURE BARRIER JACKETS AND PANTS

The moisture barrier material shall be W.L. GORE CROSSTECH® black moisture barrier - Type 2F, which is comprised of a CROSSTECH® membrane laminated to a 3.3 ounce per square yard Nomex® IIIA woven pajama check substrate.  The CROSSTECH® membrane is an enhanced bicomponent membrane comprised of an expanded PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene, for example Teflon®) matrix having a continuous hydrophilic (i.e. water-loving) and oleophobic (i.e. oil-hating) coating that is impregnated into the matrix.  CROSSTECH® moisture barrier seams shall be sealed with GORE-SEAM® tape using a Series 6000 (or higher) GORE-SEAM™ sealing machine to afford comparable bacteriophage penetration resistance performance.  Further mention of “Specified Moisture Barrier” in this specification shall refer to this section.
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SEALED MOISTURE BARRIER SEAMS

All moisture barrier seams shall be sealed with a minimum 1 inch wide sealing tape. One side of the tape shall be coated with a heat activated glue adhesive. The adhesive side of the tape shall be oriented toward the moisture barrier seam. The adhesive shall be activated by heat and the sealing tape shall be applied to the moisture barrier seams by means of pressure exerted by rollers for that purpose.

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METHOD OF THERMAL LINER/MOISTURE BARRIER ATTACHMENT FOR JACKETS AND PANTS

The thermal liner and moisture barrier shall be completely removable from the jacket shell. Two strips of 5/8 inch wide FR Velcro® fastener tape shall secure the thermal liner/moisture barrier to the outer shell along the length of the neck line under the collar (see Collar section). The remainder of the thermal liner/moisture barrier shall be secured with snap fasteners appropriately spaced on each jacket facing and Ara-Shield® snap fasteners at each sleeve end.  One of the Ara-shield® snap tabs shall be a different color in the liner to correspond with color coded snap tabs for ease of matching the liner system to the outer shell after inspection or cleaning is completed.

The thermal liner and moisture barrier shall be completely removable from the pant shell. Nine snap fasteners shall be spaced along the waistband to secure the thermal liner to the shell. The legs of the thermal liner/moisture barrier shall be secured to the shell by means of Ara-Shield® snap fasteners, 2 per leg.  The Ara-shield® snap tabs shall be color coded to a corresponding snap tab in the liner for ease of matching the liner system to the outer shell after inspection or cleaning is completed.

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THERMAL PROTECTIVE PERFORMANCE

The assembled garment, consisting of an outer shell, moisture barrier, and thermal liner, shall exhibit a TPP (Thermal Protective Performance) rating of not less than 35. 

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STITCHING

The outer shell shall be assembled using stitch type #301, #401, #514 and #516. The thermal liners and moisture barriers shall be assembled using stitch type #301, #401, #504, #514, and #516.  Stitching in all seams shall be continuous.  Major A outer shell structural seams, major B structural liner seams and shall have a minimum of 8 to 10 stitches per inch.  All Major A seams shall be sewn with ball point needles only.  All seams shall be continuously stitched only.

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JACKET CONSTRUCTION

BODY

The body of the shell and AXTION® liner system shall be constructed of three separate panels consisting of two front panels and one back panel. The body panels shall be shaped so as to provide a tailored fit thereby enhancing body movement and shall be joined together by double stitching with Nomex® thread.  One-piece outer shells shall not be acceptable.

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SIZING

The jacket length shall be measured from the juncture of the collar and back panels to the hem of the jacket and shall measure: 

27 inches in the front/31 inches long in the back. (Ladies)
29 inches in the front/33 inches long in the back. (Standard)
32 inches in the front/36 inches long in the back.
35 inches in the front/39 inches long in the back.

The jacket shall be available in male and female patterns in even size chest measurements of two inch increments, and shall range from a small size of 30 to a large size of 68.  Generalized sizing, such as small, medium, large, etc., will not be considered acceptable.  

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DRAG RESCUE DEVICE (DRD)

A Firefighter Drag Rescue Device shall be installed in each jacket. The ends of a 1½ inch wide strap, constructed of black Kevlar® with a red Nomex® center stripe, will be sewn together to form a continuous loop.  The strap will be installed in the jacket between the liner system and outer shell such that when properly installed will loop around each arm.  The strap will be accessed through a portal between the shoulders on the upper back where it is secured in place by an FR strap. The DRD shall be removable for laundering.  The access port will be covered by an outside flap of shell material, with beveled corners designed to fit between the shoulder straps of an SCBA.  The flap will have a NFPA-compliant 3M Scotchlite™ reflective logo patch sewn to the outside to clearly identify the feature as the DRD (Drag Rescue Device).  The DRD shall not extend beyond the outside flap.  This device provides a quickly deployed means of rescuing a downed firefighter.   Flimsy, rope-style DRD straps will not be considered.

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LINER ACCESS OPENING - JACKET
The liner system of the jacket shall incorporate an opening at each of the leading edges of the left and right front panels. This opening shall run a minimum of 12 inches along the perimeters for the purpose of inspecting the integrity of the jacket liner system.  When installed into the outer shell the Liner Access Opening will be covered and protected by the overlap of the outer shell facing.  
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LOGOS

The garment brand shall be identified by means of red FR Nomex thread embroidery on the top of the right collar denoting the manufacturer.  There shall be a reflective label specific to the garment style, measuring 1inch wide by 4 inches long, installed on the left pocket flap.

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RETROREFLECTIVE FLUORESCENT TRIM

The retro reflective fluorescent trim shall be lime/yellow 3M Scotchlite™ Triple Trim (L/Y borders with silver center).

Each jacket shall have an adequate amount of retro reflective fluorescent trim affixed to the outside of the outer shell to meet the requirements of NFPA #1971 and OSHA. The trim shall be in the following widths and shall be NYC style; 3 inch wide stripes around the bottom of the jacket within approximately 1 inch of the hem, around the back and chest area approximately 3 inches below the armpit, around each sleeve below the elbow, around each sleeve above the elbow.  
	
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REINFORCED TRIM STITCHING

All reflective trim is secured to the outer shell with Nome® thread, using a locking chain stitch protected by our exclusive TrimTrax ® system.  Developed exclusively by Globe Manufacturing Co., LLC. This strip of 3/32-inch strong, durable, flame resistant black Kevlar® cording provides a bed for the stitching along each edge of the retro reflective fluorescent trim surface and affords extra protection for the thread from abrasion.  TrimTrax® has been proven to be 5 to 7 times more durable than single or even double rows of stitching, significantly reducing maintenance costs and providing more value and a longer service life.   Two rows of stitching used to attach the trim in place of the TrimTrax® shall be considered an unacceptable alternative, since it has been proven that the two rows of stitching has insignificant impact on wear life.   All trim ends shall be securely sewn into a seam for a clean finished appearance.

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SEWN ON RETROREFLECTIVE LETTERING

Each jacket shall have 3” lime/yellow 3M Scotchlite™ lettering on Row B reading: Lebanon Fire.
Each jacket shall have an option for either 2” or 3” lime/yellow 3M Scotchlite™ lettering on the hanging letter patch reading: (FF NAME)

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LETTER PATCH

Hanging Letter Patch

The Hanging letter patch shall be constructed of a double layer of outer shell material.  The letter patch will attach to the rear inside hem of the jacket with a combination of snap fasteners and FR Velcro® hook & loop fastener tape.

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COLLAR & FREE HANGING THROAT TAB

The collar shall consist of a four-layer construction and be of one-piece design. The outer layers shall consist of one layer of specified outer shell material on outside and a layer of PCA black Advance™ as standard on the inside and two layers of specified moisture barrier. The rear inside ply of aramid pajama check shall be sewn to the collar’s back layer of outer shell at the edges only.  The forward inside ply of moisture barrier shall be sewn to the inside of the collar at the edges only.  The multilayered configuration shall provide protection from water and other hazardous elements.  The collar shall be a minimum of 3 inches high and graded to size. The leading edges of the collar shall extend up evenly from the leading edges of the jacket front body panels so that no gap occurs at the throat area.  The collar’s back layers of outer shell and moisture barrier shall be joined to the body panels with two rows of stitching.  Inside the collar, above the rear seam where it is joined to the shell shall be a strip of ⅝ inch wide FR Velcro® loop fastener tape running the full length of the collar. The collar’s front layers of moisture barrier and outer shell shall have an additional strip of ⅝ inch wide FR Velcro® hook fastener tape stitched to the inside lower edge and running the full length of the collar.  These two inside strips of ⅝ inch wide FR Velcro® fastener tape sewn to the underside of the collar shall engage corresponding pieces of FR Velcro® fastener tape on the neck extension of the liner system. A self-material fabric hanger loop shall be sewn at the top of collar.

The throat tab shall be a scoop type design and constructed of two plies of outer shell material with two center plies of moisture barrier material. The throat tab shall measure not less than 2½ inches wide at the center tapering to 2 inches at each end with a total length of approximately 7½ inches.  The throat tab will be attached to the right side of the collar by a 1 inch wide by 1½ inch long piece of Nomex® twill webbing.  The throat tab shall be secured in the closed and stowed position with FR Velcro® hook and loop fastener tape. The FR Velcro® hook and loop fastener tape shall be oriented to prevent exposure to the environment when the throat tab is in the closed position.  A 1½ inch by 3 inch piece of FR Velcro® loop fastener tape shall be sewn horizontally to the inside leading end of the throat tab and a 1½ inch by 3 inch piece of FR Velcro® hook fastener tape shall be sewn horizontally to the opposite end of the throat tab. A corresponding piece of FR Velcro® hook fastener tape measuring 1½ inches by 3 inches shall be sewn horizontally to the leading outside edge of the collar on the left side, for attachment and adjustment when in the closed position and wearing a breathing apparatus mask.  The collar closure strap shall fold in half for storage with the FR Velcro® loop fastener tape engaging the FR Velcro® hook fastener tape.    

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JACKET FRONT

The jacket shall incorporate separate facings to ensure there is no interruption in thermal or moisture protection in the front closure area.  The facings shall measure approximately 3 inches wide, extend from collar to hem, and be double stitched to the underside of the outer shell at the leading edges of the front body panels.  A breathable moisture barrier material shall be sewn to the jacket facings and configured such that it is sandwiched between the jacket facing and the inside of the respective body panel. The breathable film side shall face inward to protect it.  There shall be wicking barrier constructed of Crosstech 2F moisture barrier material installed on the front closure system on the left and right side directly below the front facings to ensure continuous protection and overlap.  The wicking barrier shall extend no more than a maximum of ¾” beyond the inner facing and false facing shall be unacceptable.  The thermal liner and moisture barrier assembly shall be attached to the jacket facings by means of snap fasteners.  
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STORM FLAP

A rectangular storm flap measuring approximately 3¼ inches wide and a minimum of 21 inches long shall be centered over the left and right body panels to ensure there is no interruption in thermal or moisture protection in the front of the jacket.  The outside storm flap shall be constructed of two plies of outer shell material with a center ply of breathable moisture barrier material.  The outside storm flap shall be double stitched to the right side body panel and shall be reinforced at the top and bottom with back tacks.

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STORM FLAP AND JACKET FRONT CLOSURE SYSTEM

The jacket shall be closed by means of (zipper and FR Velcro® tape; aka #8C) a 20 inch size #10 heavy duty high-temp smooth-gliding YKK Vislon® zipper on the jacket fronts and FR Velcro®  fastener tape on the storm flap.  The teeth of the zipper shall be mounted on black Nomex® tape and shall be sewn into the respective jacket facings.  The storm flap shall close over the left and right jacket body panels and shall be secured with FR Velcro® fastener tape.  A 1½ inch piece of FR Velcro® loop fastener tape shall be installed along the leading edge of the storm flap on the underside with four rows of stitching.  A corresponding 1½ inch piece of FR Velcro® hook fastener tape shall be sewn with four rows of stitching to the front body panel and positioned to engage the loop fastener tape when the storm flap is closed over the front of the jacket.

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SEMIEXPANSION (BELLOWS) POCKETS

Each jacket front body panel shall have a 8 inch wide by 8 inch high semi-expansion pocket double stitched to it and shall be located to provide accessibility. The leading edge of the pockets shall be sewn flush with the jacket.  The rear of the pockets shall expand to a depth of 2 inches.  The semi-expansion pocket shall be reinforced with a full Kevlar® pouch on the inside of the pocket.  Two rust resistant metal drain eyelets shall be installed in the bottom of each semi-expansion pocket to facilitate drainage of water. The pocket flaps shall be constructed of two layers of outer shell material and shall measure 3 inches deeper than the pocket expansion and ½ inch wider than the pocket. The pocket flaps shall be angled with the front edge 1” shorter than the back edge, the upper pocket corners shall be reinforced with proven back tacks, and pocket flaps shall be reinforced with back tacks.  The pocket flaps shall be closed by means of FR Velcro® hook and loop fastener tape. Two pieces of 1½ inch by 3 inch FR Velcro® hook fastener tape shall be installed vertically on the inside of each pocket flap (one piece on each end). Two corresponding pieces of 1½ inch by 3 inch FR Velcro® loop fastener tape shall be installed horizontally on the outside of each pocket near the top (one piece on each end) and positioned to engage the hook fastener tape.

Additionally, a separate hand warmer pocket compartment will be provided under the expandable cargo pocket.  This compartment will be accessed from the rear of the pocket and shall be lined with Nomex® fleece for warmth and comfort.

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AXTION® SLEEVES 
The sleeves shall be of two piece construction and contoured, having an upper and a lower sleeve.  Both the under and upper sleeve shall be graded in proportion to the chest size.  For unrestricted movement, on the underside of each sleeve there shall be two outward facing pleats located on the front and back portion of the sleeve on the shell and thermal liner.  On the moisture barrier, the system will consist of two darts, rather than pleats, to allow added length in the under sleeve.  The moisture barrier darts will be seam sealed to assure liquid resistance integrity.
The pleats shall expand in response to upper arm movement and shall fold in on themselves when the arms are at rest. This expansion shall allow for greater multi-directional mobility and flexibility in the shoulder and arm areas, with little restriction or jacket rise.  Neither stove-pipe nor raglan-style sleeve designs will be considered acceptable.

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SLEEVE CUFF REINFORCEMENTS

The sleeve cuffs shall be reinforced with a layer of black Ara-Shield® material.  The cuff reinforcements shall not be less than 2 inch in width and folded in half, approximately one half inside and one half outside the sleeve end for greater strength and abrasion resistance. The cuff reinforcement shall be double stitched to the sleeve end; a single row of stitching shall be considered unacceptable.  This independent cuff provides an additional layer of protection as compared to a turned and stitched cuff.   Jackets finished with a turned and stitched cuff do not provide the same level of abrasion resistance and will be considered unacceptable.

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WRISTLETS / SLEEVE WELLS

Each jacket shall be equipped with Nomex® hand and wrist guards (over the hand) not less than 7 inches in length and of double thickness. A separate thumbhole with an approximate diameter of 2 inches shall be recessed approximately 1 inch from the leading edge.  The color of the wristlets shall be white.

The wristlets shall be sewn to a piece of self-material leader that is then stitched into the cuff.  Two Ara-shield® snap tabs will be sewn into the juncture of the sleeve well and wristlet.  The tabs will be spaced equidistant from each other and shall be fitted with female snap fasteners to accommodate corresponding male snap tabs sewn onto the liner sleeves.  One of the Ara-shield® snap tabs shall be a different color in the liner to correspond with color coded snap tabs for ease of matching the liner system to the outer shell after inspection or cleaning is completed.  This configuration will ensure there is no interruption in protection between the sleeve liner and wristlet.

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ELBOW REINFORCEMENTS

The elbows of the outer shell sleeves shall be reinforced with a layer of black Ara-shield® material. The outer shell elbow reinforcements shall be of a one piece design, and shall incorporate a layer of Arafil material sewn beneath the elbow reinforcement to insure compliance with the stored energy test requirements.   The elbow reinforcement shall measure approximately 6 1/2 inches by 8 inches, and shall be double stitched onto the outer sleeve shell.   

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LINER SHOULDER THERMAL ENHANCEMENT 

A minimum of one additional layer of thermal liner material shall be used to increase thermal insulation in the shoulder area of the liner system.  This thermal enhancement layer shall drape over the top of each shoulder extending from the collar to the sleeve/shoulder seam, and 5” to the front, 2” to the back of the shoulder cap.  The shoulder thermal enhancement layers shall be sandwiched between the thermal liner and moisture barrier layers of the liner system and shall be stitched to the thermal liner layer only.  The thermal enhancement layer shall have finished edges by means of over edging.  Raw or unfinished edges shall be considered unacceptable.  Thermal scraps shall not be substituted for full-cut fabric padding.   Smaller CCHR reinforcements shall not be considered acceptable since they provide far less area of coverage.

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RADIO POCKET

Each jacket shall have a pocket designed for the storage of a portable radio.  This pocket shall be of box type construction, double stitched to the jacket and shall have one drainage eyelet in the bottom of the pocket.  The pocket flap shall be constructed of two layers of outer shell material measuring approximately 5 inches deep and ¼ inch wider than the pocket.  The pocket flap shall be closed by means of FR Velcro® fastener tape.  A 1½ inch by 3 inch piece of FR Velcro® hook fastener tape shall be installed on the inside of the pocket flap beginning at the center of the bottom of the flap.  A 1½ inch by 3 inch piece of FR Velcro® loop fastener tape shall be installed horizontally on the outside of the pocket near the top center and positioned to engage the hook fastener tape.  In addition, the entire inside of the pocket shall be lined with neoprene coated cotton/polyester impermeable barrier material to ensure that the radio is protected from the elements.  The impermeable barrier material shall also be sandwiched between the two layers of outer shell material in the pocket flap for added protection.  The radio pocket shall measure approximately 2 inches deep by 3.5 inches wide by 7 inches high and shall be installed on the left chest.  Radio pocket shall have trim over the bottom for an uninterrupted trim band on the chest.

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NOTCHED RADIO POCKET FLAP
	
The radio pocket flap shall be notched to accommodate the radio antenna on the left side as worn.

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MICROPHONE STRAP

A strap shall be constructed to hold a microphone for a portable radio.  It shall be sewn to the jacket at the ends only.  The size of the microphone strap shall be 1 inch x 3 inches.  

The microphone strap shall be mounted above the radio pocket and shall be constructed of double layer outer shell material. Another microphone strap shall be mounted high on the right chest near the collar and shall be constructed of double layer outer shell material.

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SURVIVOR FLASHLIGHT HOLDER
Each jacket shall be equipped with a “Survivor” flashlight holder.  An inward facing metal safety coat hook shall be triple riveted in a vertical position to the upper chest. The inward facing coat hook will accommodate the clip portion of the flashlight.  Below the coat hook will be a strap constructed of outer shell material measuring approximately 2½ inches high and 9 inches wide, and will hold the barrel of the flashlight. The lower strap will be equipped with a 1½ inch by 2½ inch FR Velcro® closure at the front of the strap to facilitate easy removal of the flashlight. There shall be approximately 3 inches between the upper coat hook and lower strap.  The "Survivor" flashlight holder shall be sewn to the jacket on the right chest.

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PANT CONSTRUCTION

BODY 

The body of the shell shall be constructed of four separate body panels consisting of two front panels and two back panels.  The body panels shall be shaped so as to provide a tailored fit, thereby enhancing body movement, and shall be joined together by double stitching with Nomex® thread.  The body panels and seam lengths shall be graded to size to assure accurate fit in a broad range of sizes.

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SIZING

The pant shall be available in even size waist measurements of two inch increments and shall be available in a range of sizes from 24 to 68. The pant inseam measurement shall be available in two inch increments. Generalized sizing, such as small, medium, large, etc., will not be considered acceptable. Sizing specifically for women shall also be available.

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LINER ACCESS OPENING (PANT)
The combined moisture barrier and the thermal liner shall be completely removable for the pant. The thermal liner and moisture barrier layers of the liner system shall be stitched together and bound around the cuffs, but each layer will be individually bound at the top of the waist.  The binding shall be of Bias-Cut neoprene coated cotton/polyester material for a finished appearance that prevents fraying and wicking of contaminants.  The thermal liner and moisture barrier layers are attached at the waist band with a snap one either side and one center snap.  Additionally, there shall be four independent snap tabs that secure the moisture barrier layer to the shell to prevent any gapping.  The bottom of the liner fly opening shall have a reinforcement of black Nomex® Twill which serves to prevent the liner from tearing in this area which is highly stressed as a result of the constant donning and doffing of the pants.  
The liner system of the pant shall incorporate a full length opening along the entire waistline for ease in inspecting the inner layers as well as performing the complete Liner Inspection.  The thermal liner and moisture barrier shall be individually bound with a neoprene coated bias cut tape, and joined together with a snap at the center back.  There shall be a minimum of 4 snap tabs sewn to the underside of the waistband, with corresponding snaps in the moisture barrier layer to secure the barrier to the shell.    As described previously, the pant thermal layer snaps directly to the independent waistband by means of nine snap fasteners.  There shall be no hook and loop used to close the liner access opening.  

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RETROREFLECTIVE FLUORESCENT TRIM

The pant shall have a stripe of retro reflective fluorescent trim encircling each leg below the knee to comply with the requirements of NFPA #1971 in 3 inch lime/yellow 3M Scotchlite™ Triple Trim (L/Y borders with silver center).  Bottom of trim band shall be located approximately 3” above cuff.

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OPTIONAL RETROREFLECTIVE FLUORESCENT TRIM

The pants shall have a stripe of retro reflective fluorescent trim down the side of each leg from the waist to the cuff in 3 inch lime/yellow 3M Scotchlite™ Triple Trim (L/Y borders with silver center).
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REINFORCED TRIM STITCHING

All reflective trim is secured to the outer shell with Nomex® thread, using a locking chain stitch protected by our exclusive TrimTrax® system.  Developed exclusively by Globe Manufacturing Co., LLC. This strip of 3/32-inch strong, durable, flame resistant black Kevlar® cording provides a bed for the stitching along each edge of the retro reflective fluorescent trim surface and affords extra protection for the thread from abrasion.  TrimTrax® has been proven to be 5 to 7 times more durable than single or even double rows of stitching, significantly reducing maintenance costs and providing more value and a longer service life.   Two rows of stitching used to attach the trim in place of the TrimTrax® shall be considered an unacceptable alternative, since it has been proven that the two rows of stitching has insignificant impact on wear life.   All trim ends shall be securely sewn into a seam for a clean finished appearance.

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WAISTBAND

The waist area of the pants shall be reinforced on the inside with a separate piece of black aramid outer shell material not less than two inches in width. Neoprene coated cotton/polyester shall be sewn to the back of the waistband as a reinforcement to create a three-layer protection.  The top edge of the waistband reinforcement shall be double stitched to the outer shell at the top of the pants. The lower edge of the waistband shall be surged and unattached to the shell to accept the thermal liner and moisture barrier. The top of the thermal liner and moisture barrier shall be secured to the underside of the waistband reinforcement so as to be sandwiched between the waistband reinforcement and outer shell to reduce the possibility of liner detachment while donning and to avoid pass through of snaps from the outer shell to the inner liner.  The independent waistband construction affords greater comfort and fit than a turned and stitched method.  Pants that do not include an independent waistband only serve to save the manufacturer both money and labor and shall be considered unacceptable.

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PANT CLOSURE SYSTEM (DELETE THIS SECTION when specifying Black Aramid Belt with Belt Loops)

The exterior primary positive locking closure shall be an inward facing metal safety hook and dee ring. The safety hook shall be attached to a leather strap that is triple riveted to the right front body panel in the waist area A leather backed dee ring shall be riveted to the leading edge of the fly flap near the top. The snap hook shall engage the dee ring located on the fly flap when in the closed position. 

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BLACK ARAMID BELT WITH BELT LOOPS
Each pant shall include a 2 inch wide belt constructed of aramid webbing material with an adjustable hi-temp thermoplastic Delrin buckle serving as the exterior primary positive locking closure. This buckle shall also provide a quick-release mechanism for donning and doffing.  The pants shall be equipped with a series of outer shell material belt loops spaced around the waist to accommodate the aramid belt.
NOTE: Selection of this option deletes the standard metal safety hook and dee ring in the pant closure system, as well as the standard take-up straps.  DELETE FROM SPECIFICATIONS.  
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ESCAPE BELT WITH BELT LOOPS 
The pant shall have an integrated Escape Belt, which is independently certified as meeting the belt requirements of NFPA 1983, Standard on Life Safety Rope and Equipment for Emergency Services.   The Escape belt shall be comprised of Kevlar® webbing with a hook and an adjustable D-ring closure, graded for the waist size of the pants.  The hook and Dee closure system of the Escape Belt also serves as the positive front closure for the pants, eliminating redundant closure systems.  The pants shall be equipped with a series of approximately 3 inch by 3 inch outer shell material belt loops spaced around the waist to accommodate the aramid belt.
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EXTERNAL / INTERNAL FLY FLAP

The pants will have a vertical outside fly flap constructed of two layers of outer shell material, with a layer of moisture barrier material sandwiched between.  The fly flap shall be double stitched to the left front body panel and shall measure approximately 2 ½ inches wide, with a length graded to size based on waist measurement and reinforced with back tacks at the base.   An internal fly flap constructed of one layer of outer shell material, thermal liner and specified moisture barrier, measuring approximately 2 inches wide, with a length graded to size based on waist, shall be sewn to the leading edge of the right front body panel. The inside of the right front body panel shall be thermally enhanced directly under the outside fly with a layer of moisture barrier and thermal liner material. 
The underside of the outside fly flap shall have a 1½ inch wide piece of FR Velcro® loop fastener tape quadruple stitched along the full length and through the shell material only; stitching shall not penetrate the moisture barrier insert between the two layers to insure greater thermal protection and reduced water penetration. A corresponding strip of 1½ inch wide piece of FR Velcro® hook fastener tape shall be quadruple stitched to the outside right front body panel securing the fly in a closed position.  

Appropriate snap fastener halves shall be installed at the leading edge of the waistband for the purpose of further securing the pants in the closed position.

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AXTION® KNEE

The outer shell of the pant legs shall be constructed with horizontal expansion pleats in the knee area with corresponding darts in the liner to provide added fullness for increased freedom of movement and maximum flexibility.  The pleats shall be folded to open outwardly towards the side seams to insure no restriction of movement. The AXTION® knee will be installed proportionate to the pant inseam, in such a manner that it falls in an anatomically correct knee location.  

The thermal liner shall be constructed with four pleats per leg in the front of the knee.  Two will be located above the knee (one on each side) and two will be located below the knee (one on each side).  On the moisture barrier, the system will consist of two darts, rather than pleats, to allow added length in the under knee.  The darts in the liner provide a natural bend at the knee.  The pleats and darts in the liner work in conjunction with the expansion panels in the outer shell to increase freedom of movement when kneeling, crawling, climbing stairs or ladders, etc. 

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LINER KNEE THERMAL ENHANCEMENT 

A minimum of one additional layer of specified thermal liner and one additional layer of moisture barrier material, measuring a minimum of 9 inches by 11 inches, will be sewn to the knee area of the liner system for added CCHR protection and increased thermal insulation in this high compression area.  The knee thermal enhancement layers shall be sandwiched between the thermal liner and moisture barrier layers of the liner system and shall be stitched to the thermal liner layer only.  The thermal enhancement layer shall have finished edges by means of over edging. Raw or unfinished edges shall be considered unacceptable.  Thermal scraps shall not be substituted for full-cut fabric padding.  Smaller CCHR reinforcements shall not be considered acceptable since they provide far less area of coverage.

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KNEE REINFORCEMENTS

The knee area shall be reinforced with a layer of black Ara-Shield® material. The knee reinforcement shall be slightly offset to the outside of the leg to insure proper coverage when bending, kneeling and crawling.  The knee reinforcements shall measure 9 inches wide by 12 inches high and shall be double stitched to the outside of the outer shell in the knee area for greater strength and abrasion resistance.  Knee reinforcements of a smaller size do not provide the same protective coverage and shall be considered unacceptable.  The lower edge of the Ara-Shield knee reinforcement shall be turned under so that the lower row of stitching is covered and protected from abrasion..

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PADDING UNDER KNEE REINFORCEMENTS

Padding for the knees shall be accomplished with one layer of Silizone® foam sewn to the liner, sandwiched between the thermal liner and moisture barrier. 
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EXPANSION POCKETS

An expansion pocket, measuring approximately 2 inches deep by 10 inches wide by 10 inches high shall be double stitched to the side of the left leg straddling the out seam above the knee and positioned to provide accessibility.  The expansion pocket shall be reinforced with a full Kevlar® material pouch on the inside. Two rust resistant metal drain eyelets shall be installed on the underside of each expansion pocket to facilitate drainage of water. The pocket flaps shall be rectangular in shape, constructed of two layers of outer shell material and shall measure 3 inches deeper than the pocket expansion and ½ inch wider than the pocket. The pocket flaps shall be closed by means of FR Velcro® hook and loop fastener tape. Two pieces of 1½ inch by 3 inch FR Velcro® hook fastener tape shall be installed vertically on the inside of each pocket flap (one piece on each end). Two corresponding pieces of 1½ inch by 3 inch FR Velcro® loop fastener tape shall be installed horizontally on the outside of each pocket near the top (one piece on each end) and positioned to engage the hook fastener tape. 

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EXPANSION POCKET REINFORCEMENTS

The lower half of the expansion pockets shall be reinforced on the outside with black Ara-Shield® material.  .

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LIFELINE POCKET
Additionally, the right side expansion pocket shall be designed as a Life Line pocket to store additional accessories for an Emergency Egress Harness system.  The pocket and flap will be split approximately 1/3rd and 2/3rd’s.  The larger compartment shall be equipped with two straps constructed of black outer shell material with Velcro attachments. A strap measuring approximately 1½ inches by 12 inches shall run the full vertical height of the pocket where it will secure at the top with Velcro. A second strap measuring 1 inch by 4 inches shall run horizontally and attach at one end with Velcro.   The straps are specially designed to secure the contents of the pocket and allow for quick release. Pocket shall be reinforced on the outside with black Ara-Shield® material.
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PANT CUFF REINFORCEMENTS

The cuff area of the pants shall be reinforced with black Ara-Shield® material.  The cuff reinforcements shall not be less than 2 inch in width and folded in half, approximately one half inside and one half outside the leg cuff for greater strength and abrasion resistance. The cuff reinforcement shall be double stitched to the end of the leg for a minimum of two rows of stitching.  This independent cuff provides an additional layer of protection over a hemmed cuff.    Pants that are turned and stitched at the cuff, as opposed to an independent cuff reinforcement, do not provide the same level of abrasion resistance and shall be considered unacceptable.

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PADDED RIP-CORD SUSPENDERS & ATTACHMENT

On the inside waistband shall be attachments for the standard "H" style "Padded Rip-Cord" suspenders.  There will be four attachments total – 2 front, 2 back.  The suspender attachments shall be constructed of a double layer of black aramid measuring approximately ½ inch wide by 3-inches long.  They shall be sewn in a horizontal position on the ends only to form a loop.  The appearance will be much like a horizontal belt loop to capture the suspender ends. 

A pair of "H" style "Padded Rip-Cord" suspenders shall be specially configured for use with the pants. The main body of the suspenders shall be constructed of 2 inch wide black webbing straps. The suspenders shall run over each shoulder to a point approximately shoulder blade high on the back, where they shall be joined by a 2 inch wide horizontal piece of webbing measuring approximately 8-inches long, forming the “H”.  This shall prevent the suspenders from slipping off the shoulders. The shoulder area of the suspenders will be padded for comfort by fully encasing the webbing with aramid batting and wrap-around black aramid.

The rear ends of the suspenders will be sewn to 2-inch wide elasticized webbing extensions measuring approximately 8-inches in length and terminating with thermoplastic loops. The forward ends of the suspender straps shall be equipped with specially configured black powder coat non-slip metal slides with teeth.  Through the metal slides will be the 9 inch lengths of strap webbing "Rip-Cords" terminating with thermoplastic loops on each end. Pulling on the "Rip-Cords" shall allow for quick adjustment of the suspenders.

Threaded through and attached to the thermoplastic loops on the forward and rear ends of the suspenders will be black aramid suspender attachments incorporating two snap fasteners.  The aramid suspender attachments are to be threaded through the suspender attachment loops on the inside waistband of the pants.  The aramid suspender attachments will then fold over and attach to themselves securing the suspender to the pants.   

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AXTION® SEAT

The rise of the rear pant center back seam, from the top back of the waistband to where it intersects the inside leg seams at the crotch, shall exceed the rise at the front of the pant by 2½ inches. The longer rear center back seam provides added fullness to the seat area for extreme mobility without restriction when stepping up or crouching and will be graded to size.  This feature in combination with other design elements will maintain alignment of the knee directly over the knee pads when kneeling and crawling.   

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REVERSE BOOT CUT

The outer shell pant leg cuffs will be constructed such that the back of the leg is approximately 1 inch shorter than the front.  The liner will also have a reverse boot cut at the rear of the cuff and a concave cut at the front to keep the liner from hanging below the shell.  This construction feature will minimize the chance of premature wear of the cuffs and injuries due to falls as a result of "walking" on the pant cuffs. Pants that have “cut-outs” in the back panel rather than a contoured boot cut shall be considered unacceptable.

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THIRD PARTY TESTING AND LISTING PROGRAM

All components used in the construction of these garments shall be tested for compliance to NFPA Standard #1971 by Underwriters Laboratories (UL).  Underwriters Laboratories shall certify and list compliance to that standard.  Such certification shall be denoted by the Underwriters Laboratories certification label.

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LABELS

Appropriate warning label(s) shall be permanently affixed to each garment.  Additionally, the label(s) shall include the following information.

Compliance to NFPA Standard #1971 
Underwriters Laboratories classified mark
Manufacturer's name
Manufacturer's address
Manufacturer's garment identification number
Date of manufacture
Size 

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ISO CERTIFICATION / REGISTRATION

The protective clothing manufacturer shall be certified and registered to ISO Standard 9001 to assure a satisfactory level of quality.  Indicate below whether the manufacturer is so certified and registered by checking either "Yes" or "No" in the space provided.

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BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU:

The manufacturer is accredited by the Better Business Bureau, showing a commitment to ethical and principled business practices.

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WARRANTY
 
The manufacturer shall warrant these jackets and pants to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for their serviceable life when properly used and cared for.

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HOOK AND LOOP SUPPORT PROGRAM
Support program shall cover hook or loop tape that has begun to fray or otherwise degrade from normal wear.  This program shall remain in effect for a period of five years from the original date of manufacture of the garment.  This support program shall cover the repair or replacement, without charge, of any hook and/or loop on the garments produced by the manufacturer providing the garments are otherwise serviceable.  
This support program does NOT cover damage from fire, heat, chemicals, misuse, accident or negligence.  Failure to properly care for garments will serve to void this support program.  
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SIZING BY VENDOR

Both male and female sizing samples shall be available.

Both male and female sizing samples shall be on hand for use when sizing.  The vendor shall be available to perform all sizing requirements within 96 hours of written notice.  Measuring with a tape measure is not acceptable.  
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GARMENT TRAINING AND SUPPORT
OSHA requires employees be trained on the capabilities and limitations of their Personal Protective Equipment.  The selected vendor shall provide the following:
On-site care and maintenance training shall be provided by the manufacturer.  Training shall be in compliance with NFPA 1851, current edition, at the conclusion of which each participant shall receive a certificate of completion.
An on-site OSHA mandated training class on the Knowing the Limits of Your PPE shall be provided at no charge.  The training shall include structural firefighting coat, pant and boots. 
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BAR-CODE/RECORD KEEPING INTERFACE
A 1 dimensional barcode, in the interleaved 2 of 5 formats shall be printed on the label of each separable layer of the garment. 
This barcode shall represent the serial number of the garment.  The manufacturer shall be able to provide a detailed list of each asset of a drop-shipped order, and shall include the following:
•	Brand
•	Order Number
•	Serial Number
•	Style Number
•	Color
•	Description
•	Chest/Waist Size
•	Jacket/pant Length
•	Sleeve Length
•	Date of Manufacture
•	Mark-For Data
This information shall be able to be imported into the manufacturers web-based system designed to facilitate the organization and tracking of assests in accordance with the cleaning and inspection requirements of OSHA and NFPA 1851.
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PPE RECORD KEEPING
The manufacturer shall make available and no-charge, a password protected data based backed website that does not care whose brand of PPE assets are being recorded.  The website shall have the functionality to allow the manufacturer to import all of the pertinent data into the department’s account so that the initial data entry by fire department personnel is eliminated.
The website shall allow for the department to use a barcode scanner, if desired, to scan the Interleaved 2 of 5 barcode found in the gear by going to the Search the Serial Number page in PPE record keeping program, and scanning the asset’s barcoded serial number.
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EXCEPTIONS TO SPECIFICATIONS

Any and all exceptions to the above specifications must be clearly stated for each heading.  Use additional pages for exceptions, if necessary.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN

Jackets and Pants shall be manufactured in the United States.

QUANTITY	DESCRIPTION				UNIT PRICE		TOTAL

7 Sets		Turnout Gear Jackets/Trousers		$_______________	$____________

HOLDING OF BID PRICE:  PLEASE CHECK WHETHER OR NOT YOUR PRICES CAN BE HELD FOR TWO YEARS REGARDLESS ALSO OF QUANTITY:

					YES_______________ OR NO________________

Price must include all measuring, alterations, if needed, and delivery to our locations.

•	  WARRANTY
Bidders shall state the warranty period on the bid pricing form.
•	  DELIVERY
The vendor must state their delivery.  Delivery can be a deciding factor in the award of this bid.

•	EXCEPTIONS
The above are minimum specifications.  If there are any exceptions to these specifications, please make any notations to the right of that spec. and the exceptions will have to be approved by the department.

•	BID PRICE

TOTAL BID $__________________________________

•	Delivery (After Receiving Order) ______________________

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Company Name and Authorized Representative

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Address and Contact Information