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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDinges Fire Company• • • 'd`..• • • • r • ilh iirE-5 i2Li3 do ST 4-14,80/) Si5io het it 'Yt.. -4- • • Jo, _ r...r� n -. t r -.i CITYn - WAIF-R 9L4 ip�.rte g3 9022 Q9kcrt(2iQ -17PE0M 2 • • •• - —, _:1 .. C - y _ __ ._p • • • e ULTIMATE PROTECTION e SAFE ARRIVAL e CURBSIDE RECYCLABLE • • N ESFIf�� COMPANY City of Waterloo, Iowa WFR STRUCTURAL TURNOUT GEAR PURCHASE PROJECT City of Waterloo, Iowa City Clerk • 715 Mulberry Street • Waterloo, Iowa 50703 Scope of Project The City of Waterloo, specifically Waterloo Fire Rescue, requests proposals for the purchase of structural turnout gear components that meet or exceed at a minimum: NFPA 1971-2018 Edition, and all other NFPA, NIOSH, CBRN, OSHA, ANSI applicable codes and standards established for the design, manufacturing, use, care and warranty of the products. Equipment and Specifications Waterloo Fire Rescue seeks to purchase fifty (50) to one hundred (100) sets (lacket/pant) of structural turnout gear over an eighteen (18) month period. Please use attached specification sheet to verify if your product meets the requirement set in the specification. If taking an exception please include a description of the exception. Exceptions DO NOT disqualify the bid. BIDDER REQUIREMENTS Each bidder is encouraged to include in their bid any additional information or data to assist the City in fully understanding what the bidder is proposing to provide. Any proposals being submitted that do not represent full compliance with these specification shall so state within the bid proposal. The reference must include the exact nature of the exception. The lack of specific exception take to the specifications listed herein will be deemed to be an assertion that the unit delivered will comply with each requirement. Terms and Conditions Warranty The manufacturer shall warrant that the supplied turnout gear is free from defects in materials and workmanship from the date of sale to the turnout gear's serviceable life. The turnout gear's serviceable life is understood by both parties to be ten (10) years. Training Successful bidder agrees to provide, at its own expense, a factory -trained instructor for such time as Waterloo Fire Rescue shall require for complete instruction in the use and maintenance procedures as related to the structural turnout gear. Pricing The proposal shall denote unit price for each item requested. Any additional cost shall be listed separately. Proposal price shall include shipping costs. The City of Waterloo is tax exempt, and as such the proposal price shall not include any federal or state taxes. Bid Submission Instructions Please submit the formatted excel worksheet entitled "WFR Structural Turnout Gear Bid Specifications" followed by a detailed "Letter of Exceptions" listing the areas of non-compliance. The exception referenced must include the specific item number as related to the WFR Bid Specification Sheet. Contact / Questions All questions related to this RFP must be submitted via email to LT Sean Schott at Sean.SchottRwaterloo-ia.org by Sunday, August 7, 2022. Receiving of Bids Sealed proposals will be received by the City of Waterloo, City Clerk by no later than 1:00 p.m. on the 1 l ti' of August. All sealed proposals may be mailed and must include: SEALED PROPOSAL: WFR Structural Turnout Gear Bid City of Waterloo Attn: City Clerk 715 Mulberry Sheet Waterloo, Iowa 50703 Opening of Bids Sealed bids must be received by the City Clerk of the City of Waterloo at City Hall, 715 Mulberry Street, Waterloo, Iowa 50703, no later than August 11, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. All bids will be opened in the Council Chambers at City Hall, in the City of Waterloo, Iowa, on the August 11, 2022 at 1:00 p.m., and the proposals will be acted upon at a later date. The bid opening will be livestreamed on YouTube and made available on the City website. Public Hearing The Council of said City will conduct a public hearing on the proposed bid and form of contract at 5:30 p.m. on August 15, 2022, said hearing to be held in the Harold E. Getty Council Chambers in City Hall in said City. Method of Award These specifications have not been established to preclude any bidders. However, the City of Waterloo does not intend to make a decision solely based upon lowest price. Date of Delivery Please include expected date of delivery on bid proposal Attachment: Waterloo Fire Rescue Structural Turnout Gear Bid Specification Sheet WFR Strctural Turnout Gear Bid Sheet Company Name of Gear Manufacturer: Lion PPE Supplier Name: Dinges Fire Company Supplier Contact: Nick Joss Contact Telephone and Email: 515-729-3848 njoss@dingesfire.com EXCEPTIONS TO SPECIFICATIONS Any and all exceptions to the below specifications must be clearly stated for each heading. Use additional pages for exceptions, if necessary. Exceptions are allowed and will not be considered as an automatic elimination. PROTECTIVE JACKET FOR STRUCTURAL FIRE FIGHTING Item # DETAILS MEETS DOES NOT EXCEPTION MEET 1) the environmental construction structural SCOPE: This specification upper fire and will fighters effects lower details meet protective body, design during or exceed excluding clothing. and structural NFPA materials head, fire Standard criteria hands, fighting. #1971 to feet, afford All against and materials protection adverse OSHA and to for ' Sizing: In order to insure that every member of the department can safely 2) perform restriction, follows:Jackets: Gender: Chest: Back Body Sleeve: Length: Shape: to the Jackets maximum Gender Even Men's Women's Men's: Women's: 1 inch shall specific sizes 29 Straight increments of be inches, 26 Straight their available inches, Men's and ability 32 in and inches, 29 Tapered without all inches sizes Women's 35 extra and inches, patterns bulk dimensions 40 and inches without will as be available. Outer Shell Material: The outer shell shall be constructed of TENCATE 3) "PIONEERTm" DuPontTM square water-repellent garments yard Kevla shall in featuring a finish be 0 twill and Gold. weave. that ENFORCER' Nome offers The 0 resistance having shell Technology. an material approximate to liquid must This absorption. be is weight treated a fiber of with Color blend 6.6 a of oz. durable of the per 1of19 4) Thermal Insulating Liner: The thermal liner shall be constructed of TENCATE "TITANIUMTM SL2i"; with an approximate weight of 7.7 oz. per square yard. This thermal liner consists of one layer of 1.5 oz. and one layer of 2.3 oz. per square yard Nomex® E 89TM spunlaced Nomex®/Kevla o aramid blend, quilt stitched to a Nomex® filament and FR rayon/para-aramid/nylon inherently wicking Titanium® face cloth. A pocket, constructed of thermal liner over - edged to a layer of moisture barrier material, shall be affixed to the inside of the jacket thermal liner on the left side by means of a single needle stitch. The thermal liner shall be sewn to the moisture barrier and shall be independently bound around its perimeter. This provides superior abrasion resistance to the Tess expensive, less durable, "stitch and turn" method. An approximate 8 inch by 10 %2 inch pocket, constructed of thermal liner over -edged to a layer of moisture barrier material, shall be affixed to the inside of the jacket thermal liner on the left side by means of a single needle stitch. Further mention of "Thermal Liner" in this specification shall refer to this section. 5) Moisture Barrier: The moisture barrier material shall be STEDFAST "STEDAIR® 4000" moisture barrier shall be a two -layer laminate comprised of an enhanced Bi-component membrane and Nome 0 IIIA woven pajama check substrate The enhanced Bi-component membrane shall be comprised of an expanded PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene, i.e: Teflon®) matrix having a continuous hydrophilic (water -loving) and oliophobic (oil -hating) coating that is impregnated into the matrix. The moisture barrier shall meet and exceed all requirements of NFPA 1971, which includes water penetration resistance, viral penetration resistance, and common chemical penetration resistance. The moisture barrier shall be sewn to the thermal liner at the edges only and bound together with bias -cut neoprene -coated cotton/polyester secured with double stitching. Further mention of "Specified Moisture Barrier" in this specification shall refer to this section. 6) 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. 7) 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 Tess than 41.6. 8) Total Heat Loss: The assembled garment, consisting of an outer shell, moisture barrier and thermal liner shall exhibit a THL (Total Heat Loss) rating of not less than 287.7. 2of19 9) Stitching: The outer shell The thermal type #301, and per inch. All seams #401, major shall All shall be liners #504, B structural major be assembled using stitch type #301, #401, and moisture barriers shall be assembled #514, and #516. Major A outer shellI/ liner seams, shall have a minimum of A be ball #514 and using stitch structural 8 to 10 needles #516. seams stitches only. seams shall sewn with point continuously stitched only. Jacket Construction 10) Body: The panels shall and One-piece body of the consisting be shaped shall be outer shell so joined of as shells and two to together shall the liner system shall be constructed of three front panels and one back panel. The body provide a tailored fit thereby enhancing body by double stitching with Nomex® not be acceptable. separate panels movement thread. 11) The jacket and freedom each side) shall begin the jacket shoulder outer installed at to area are together maximum liquid shell shall include The side shoulder inverted pleats to afford enhanced mobility outer shell shall have two inverted pleats (one of the back body panel. The inverted pleats and extend vertically down the sides of expansion of the pleats shall occur at the hem. liner layers shall be designed with darts in the shell provided by the back pleats. blades, outside of the SCBA straps outer shell pleats in the back, of movement. on the top of the hem. and taper barrier and to the added positioned with expansion. resistance either each Maximum the toward thermal at the corresponding integrity. the length shoulder The moisture corresponding The darts and work providing to assure The moisture barrier darts will be seam sealed 12) Drag Rescue Device (DRD): A Firefighter Drag Rescue Device (DRD) shall be of a 1 inch wide strap, constructed of to form a continuous loop. The strap shall be liner system and outer shell such that when each arm. The strap will be accessed on the upper back where it is secured shall be removable for laundering. The an outside flap of shell material, designed to fit SCBA. The flap will have a NFPA-compliant sewn to the outside to clearly identify the Device). The DRD shall not extend beyond a quickly deployed means of rescuing a -style DRD straps will not be considered. installed Kevla installed properly through in place access between 3M ScotchliteTM feature the outside downed in each 0, shall in the installed a portal by an port the as the firefighter. jacket. be sewn jacket between will loop between FR strap. shall be covered shoulder reflective DRD (Drag flap This Flimsy, The together straps device around the The logo Rescue ends the shoulders DRD by of an patch provides rope 13) Liner Access Opening (Jacket): The liner system of the jacket shall incorporate opening integrity Access shell facing. shall of the Opening an opening run a minimum jacket liner shall at be the leading of system. covered edge of the right front panel. This 11 inches for the purpose of inspecting the When installed into the outer shell the Liner and protected by the overlap of the outer 3of19 14) Retroreflective Fluorescent Trim: The retroreflective fluorescent trim shall be Time/yellow borders affixed and stripes hem, around Each The jacket OSHA. trim around to each with shall around the 3M shall silver outside the sleeve be ScotchliteTM the center). have in back the of bottom below and an the following adequate outer of chest the COMFORT the elbow, shell widths jacket area amount around to approximately and Trim meet within of shall (Heat each retroreflective the approximately be applied requirements sleeve NYC 3 inches style; above segmented fluorescent 1 inch below of 3 the inch NFPA of the elbow. L/Y wide the armpit, trim 1971 i.,/ 15) Sewn On Retroreflective Lettering: Each jacket shall have 3" lime/yellow 3M ScotchliteTrA lettering on Row A reading: WFR 16) Letter Patch: Hanging Letter Patch:The hanging letter patch shall be constructed attach and FR to hook the of rear a & loop double inside fastener layer hem of of tape. the outer jacket shell with material. a combination The letter of patch snap will fasteners 17) Jacket Front: The jacket shall incorporate separate facings to ensure there is no facings hem, edges sewn the film constructed on protection maximum unacceptable. attached interruption jacket side the to and of left shall the the shall to be facing and of and measure double front jacket of the in face a right overlap. jacket inch The thermal and moisture body facings inward thermal stitched side beyond the approximately facings panels. inside directly The or and to barrier the liner moisture to protect wicking the configured by A of below inner the material and means breathable underside 2' it. barrier protection respective facing moisture the inches There of installed such front snap shall and of moisture shall barrier in that facings wide, the body extend false fasteners. the on it be outer is front extend panel. wicking the facing assembly barrier to shell sandwiched front no ensure closure more shall from The at material barrier closure shall the breathable continuous than collar be area. between leading a be shall system to The be 4of19 18) COLLAR & FREE HANGING THROAT TAB: The collar shall consist of a minimum four -layer construction and be of one-piece design. There shall be two layers of a moisture barrier material sandwiched in between two layers of outer shell fabric (see Moisture Barrier section). The forward inside ply of moisture barrier shall be sewn to the inside of the collar along the edges only. The multi -layered configuration shall provide protection from water and other hazardous elements, while maintaining thermal protection. The collar shall be a minimum of 3 inches high and graded to chest 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 back layers of outer shell and moisture barrier shall be joined to the body panels with a minimum of two rows of stitching. The collar front layers of outer shell and moisture barrier fabric shall have a series of minimum 6 snap fasteners on lower edge of the collar. Tide by means of a single needle stitch. Further mention of "Thermal Liner" in this specification shall refer to this section. he inside of each pocket flap (one piece on each end). Two corresponding pieces of 1 1/2 inch by 3 inch FR 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 Nome 0 Fleece for warmth and comfort. Shell material linings shall not be considered acceptable. (32" or shorter length) Retroreflective tri The throat tab shall consist of a minimum of four -layer construction and be a scoop type design. There shall be of two plies of outer shell material with two center plies of moisture barrier material. The throat tab shall measure not less than 3 inches wide at the center tapering to 2 inches at each end with a total length of approximately 9 inches. The throat tab will be attached to the right side of the collar by a 1 inch wide by 1 inch long piece of Nomex® twill webbing. The throat tab shall be secured in the closed and stowed position with FR hook and loop fastener tape. The FR hook and loop fastener tape shall be oriented to prevent exposure to the environment when the throat tab is in the closed position. Two 1 % inch by 3 inch pieces of FR loop fastener tape shall be sewn horizontally to the inside of each end of the throat tab. Corresponding pieces of FR hook fastener tape measuring 1 inch by 3 inches shall be sewn horizontally to the leading outside edge of the collar on each side, for attachment and adjustment when in the closed position and wearing a breathing apparatus mask. In order to provide a means of storage for the throat tab when not in use, a 1 inch by 3 inch piece of FR hook fastener tape shall be sewn horizontally to the inside of the throat tab immediately under the 1% inch by 3 inch pieces of FR loop fastener tape. The collar closure strap shall fold in half for storage with the FR loop fastener tape engaging the FR hook fastener tape. A hanger loop constructed of a double layer of outer shell material shall be sewn to the top of the collar at the center. 5of19 19) STORM FLAP: A rectangular storm long and right protection constructed moisture barrier right side flap measuring approximately 3 inches (based on a 32 inch length jacket) shall body panels to ensure there is no in the front of the jacket. The of two plies of outer shell material with material. The outside storm flap body panel and shall be reinforced at wide and a minimum of 23 inches be centered over the left interruption in thermal or moisture outside storm flap shall be a center ply of breathable shall be double stitched to the the top and bottom with backtacks. 20) STORM FLAP AND JACKET FRONT CLOSURE SYSTEM: The jacket shall be closed by means of a 22 YKK Vision® zipper on the on the storm flap. The teeth tape and shall be sewn into close over the left and right hook and loop fastener tape be installed along the leading rows of stitching. A corresponding shall be sewn with four rows to engage the loop fastener the jacket. inch size jacket fronts of the zipper #10 heavy duty and FR shall be jacket panels piece of the storm flap inch piece to the front high -temp smooth -gliding hook and loop fastener tape mounted on black Nome 0 fronts. The storm flap shall and shall be secured with FR FR loop fastener tape shall on the underside with four of FR hook fastener tape body panel and positioned flap is closed over the front of the respective jacket body A 1' inch edge of 1' of stitching tape when the storm 21) CARGO/HANDWARMER EXPANSION (BELLOWS1 POCKETS: Each jacket front body panel shall have a 2 inch double stitched to it and shall the bottom of the jacket for full deep by 8 be located functionality of the pockets shall be water. The 5 inches constructed 3 inches upper pocket be reinforced and loop be installed Two corresponding horizontally and positioned warmer pocket compartment Nome 0 Fleece acceptable. trim size pockets by 10 inch inch wide by such that the when used so as not installed in expansion up on the inside of two deeper than corners with backtacks. fastener tape. vertically pieces on the to 8 inch high expansion pocket, bottom of the pockets are at with an SCBA. Retroreflective to interrupt the trim stripe. Two the bottom of each expansion pocket shall be reinforced with a of the pocket. The pocket layers of outer shell material the pocket expansion and '/2 shall be reinforced with proven The pocket flaps shall Two pieces of 1 '/2 inch by 3 on the inside of each pocket of 1 1/2 inch by 3 inch FR outside of each pocket near engage the hook fastener tape. will be provided under the accessed from the rear of the and comfort. Shell material the bottom of the pockets so expansion pockets are high or 2 inch deep by 8 inch trim shall run over the bottom rust resistant metal drain eyelets pocket to facilitate drainage of layer of Kevlar® approximately flaps be in shall rectangular shape, and shall measure approximately inch wider than the pocket. The backtacks and pocket flaps shall be closed by means of FR hook inch FR hook fastener tape shall flap (one piece on each end). loop fastener tape shall be installed the top (one piece on each end) Additionally, a separate hand expandable cargo pocket. This pocket and shall be lined with linings shall not be considered (32" or shorter length) Retroreflective as not to interrupt the trim stripe. 26" length jacket — standard available in either 2 inch deep wide by 6 inch high compartment will be for warmth shall run over are not available, wide by 6 inch 6of19 22) 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. 23) SLEEVE CUFF REINFORCEMENTS: The sleeve cuffs shall be reinforced with a layer of black abrasion resistant 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. 24) WRISTLETS / ELASTICIZED ADJUSTABLE SLEEVE WELLS: Each jacket shall be equipped with Nome 0 knit wristlets with thumb loop not less than 4 inches in length and of double thickness. Nome 0 knit is constructed of 96% Nome 0 and 4% Spandex for A loop %2 inch black 6.0 Brigade shape retention. of wide oz. be installed This loop is designed to the material shall on each wristlet. slip over thumb and hold the wristlets from riding up the arm The color of the wristlets shall be grey. The wristlets shall be sewn to the end of the liner sleeves. Flame resistant neoprene coated cotton/polyester material shall be sewn to the inside of the sleeve shell approximately 5 inches from the sleeve end and extending toward the cuff forming the sleeve well. The neoprene sleeve well shall form an elasticized cuff end with an FR hook and loop fastener tape tab providing a snug fit at the wrist the knit This to and covering wristlet sleeve well configuration serves prevent water and other hazardous elements from entering the sleeves when the arms are raised. The neoprene material shall also line the inside of the sleeve shell from the cuff to a point approximately 5 inches back, where it joins the sleeve well and is double stitched to the shell. Four 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 snaps in the liner sleeves. One of the Ara -shield® snap tabs shalt 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. 25) LINER ELBOW THERMAL ENHANCEMENT : An additional layer of thermal liner material shall be sewn to the elbow area of the liner system for added protection at contact points and increased thermal insulation in this high compression area. The elbow 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. Finished dimension shall be approximately 5 inches by 8 inches. All edges shall be finished by means of overedging. Raw or unfinished edges shall be considered unacceptable. Thermal scraps shall not be substituted for full -cut fabric padding. 7of19 26) AND UPPER BACK THERMAL ENHANCEMENT: A LINER SHOULDER minimum of one additional layer of thermal liner material in the upper back, front and shall be used to shoulder area of the drape over the top seam, down collar down the back CCHR protection in shoulder thermal thermal liner and stitched to the thermal have finished edges by considered for full -cut fabric increase thermal insulation liner system. This full of each shoulder extending the front approximately to a depth of approximately this high compression enhancement layers moisture barrier layers liner layer only. The means of overedging. unacceptable. Thermal padding. -cut thermal enhancement layer shall from the collar to the sleeve/shoulder 5 inches from the juncture of the 5 3/ inches to provide greater area. The upper back, front and shall be sandwiched between the of the liner system and shall be thermal enhancement layer shall Raw or unfinished edges shall be scraps shall not be substituted 27) RADIO POCKET: Each jacket shall have a pocket designed pocket shall be of box type construction, have one drainage eyelet in the be constructed of two layers of outer 3 inches longer than the depth pocket. The pocket flap shall be closed tape. A 1' inch by 3 inch piece on the inside of the pocket flap beginning flap. A 1' inch by 3 inch piece of on the outside of the pocket the hook fastener tape. In addition, lined with neoprene coated cotton/polyester is protected from the elements. The sandwiched between the two layers flap for added protection. The radio 2 inches deep by 3.5 inches wide the left chest. for the storage of double stitched bottom of the pocket. shell material of the pocket and '/4 by means of FR of FR hook fastener at the center FR loop fastener tape near the top center the entire inside material to impermeable barrier of outer shell pocket shall by 8 inches high and a portable radio. This to the jacket and shall The pocket flap shall measuring approximately inch wider than the hook and loop fastener tape shall be installed of the bottom of the shall be installed horizontally and positioned to engage of the pocket shall be ensure that the radio material shall also be material in the pocket measure approximately shall be installed on 28) UNIVERSAL CLIP (for P.A.S.S., mic, flashlight, etc.) : A strap shall be configured to hold a equipped with a clip approximately 4 ' inches shell material. The measuring approximately and centered in the attached to the outer area of 3 inches in length. personal alert devise equipped with holder, etc The overall dimensions long by 1 ' inches high and outer shell material shall encase a 3/16 inch thick by 3 inches long outer shell material. Each end of the shell with two rows of stitching. This The strap shall be mounted a clip holder, flashlight of the strap shall be constructed of outer piece of rigid leather by 1 1/4 inches high strap shall be will leave a usable on the right chest. 8of19 29) Exposure Reduction System — JACKET : The jackets shall be equipped with a onto yellow The topstitched liner. rear edges a guard. male fastener system system continuous the two of snap TecaSafe The the of At around slightly wearer. layers the on the to system hem, fastener, right the liner band shall leading front the above material, tapering The shall and system of wearer's be which facings system left an edge the overedged measure to elasticized the front approximately shall hemline approximately of of waist shall second the panels. the be approximately right jacket area. be at placed to material the reduce constructed layer and The top 4 shell, 1/4 1 to of left % bottom extending the of inches engage a inches the 4'/2 front completing neoprene introduction of guard, two inches of panels, above with wide the the layers; coated then system a the wide at entire female the there the of closure turned hemline foreign one at leading length material. the shall shall snap layer in of center encase of be of matter the the of the a 30) THIRD PARTY TESTING AND LISTING PROGRAM: All components used in the Standard shall denoted construction certify #1971 by and the of by list Underwriters these Underwriters compliance garments Laboratories to Laboratories that shall standard. be certification tested (UL). Such for Underwriters compliance mark. certification to Laboratories shall NFPA be 31) LABELS: Appropriate warning label(s) shall be permanently affixed to each garment. information: Compliance Underwriters Size Manufacturer's Manufacturer's Manufacturer's Date of manufacture Additionally, to Laboratories NFPA name address garment the Standard identification NFPA classified #1971 certification mark number label shall include the following 32) ISO CERTIFICATION / REGISTRATION: The protective clothing manufacturer shall level registered be of quality. certified by checking Indicate and registered either below "Yes" whether to ISO or "No" Standard the in manufacturer the 9001 space to assure provided. is so certified a satisfactory and 33) WARRANTY: The manufacturer shall warrant these jackets and pants to be free properly from used defects and in cared materials for. and workmanship for their serviceable life when 34) SIZING BY VENDOR: Both male and female sizing samples shall be available. Both The days male vendor of written and shall female notice. be available sizing Measuring samples to perform with shall a all tape be sizing on measure hand requirements is for use not acceptable. when within sizing. five (5) 35) GARMENT TRAINING AND SUPPORT: OSHA requires employees be trained on selected On Training the -site capabilities vendor care shall and be shall in and maintenance compliance provide limitations the training with of following: their NFPA shall Personal 1851, be provided current Protective by edition. the Equipment. manufacturer. The 9of19 36) BAR-CODE/RECORD KEEPING INTERFACE: A 1 dimensional barcode, in the interleaved 2 of 5 format 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 assets in accordance with the cleaning and inspection requirements of OSHA and NFPA 1851. 37) COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Jackets manufactured in the United States. ✓ PROTECTIVE PANTS FOR STRUCTURAL FIRE FIGHTING Item # DETAILS Meets Does Not Exception Meet 38) 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 fire fighting. All materials and construction will meet or exceed NFPA Standard #1971 and OSHA for structural fire fighters protective clothing. 39) SIZING In order to insure that every member of the department can safely perform to the maximum of their ability without extra bulk and without restriction, Pants shall be available in all sizes and dimensions as follows: Pants: Gender: Gender specific Men's and Women's patterns Waist: Even sizes Body Shape: Men's Regular, Relaxed and Slim Relaxed is a fuller cut in the hips and thighs, like relaxed jeans. Slim is a more slender cut in the hips and thigh, like straight fit jeans. Women's Inseam: Even sizes 10of19 40) OUTER SHELL MATERIAL PANTS: The outer shell shall be constructed of II TENCATE "PIONEERTM" featuring ENFORCETM Technology. This is a fiber blend of DuPontTM Kevlar® and Nomex® having an approximate weight of 6.6 oz. per square yard in a twill weave. The shell material must be treated with a durable water-repellent finish that offers resistance to liquid absorption. Color of the garments shall be Gold. 41) THERMAL INSULATING LINER PANTS: The thermal liner shall be constructed of TENCATE "TITANIUMTM SL2i"; with an approximate weight of 7.7 oz. per square yard. This thermal liner consists of one layer of 1.5 oz. and one layer of 2.3 oz. per square yard Nomex® E 89TM spunlaced Nome 0/Kevla 0 aramid blend, quilt stitched to a Nomex® filament and FR rayon/para-aramid/nylon inherently wicking Titanium® face cloth. A pocket, constructed of thermal liner over -edged to a layer of moisture barrier material, shall be affixed to the inside of the jacket thermal liner on the left side by means of a single needle stitchThe thermal liner shall be sewn to the moisture barrier and shall be independently bound around its perimeter This provides superior abrasion resistance to the less expensive, less durable, "stitch and turn" method. An approximate 8 inch by 10 1/2 inch pocket, constructed of thermal liner over -edged to a layer of moisture barrier material, shall be affixed to the inside of the jacket thermal liner on the left side by means of a single needle stitch. Further mention of "Thermal Liner" in this specification shall refer to this section. 42) MOISTURE BARRIER PANTS: The moisture barrier material shall be STEDFAST "STEDAIR® 4000" moisture barrier shall be a two -layer laminate comprised of an enhanced Bi-component membrane and Nomex® IIIA woven pajama check substrate. The enhanced Bi-component membrane shall be comprised of an expanded PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene, i.e: Teflon®) matrix having a continuous hydrophilic (water -loving) and oliophobic (oil -hating) coating that is impregnated into the matrix. The moisture barrier shall meet and exceed all requirements of NFPA 1971, which includes water penetration resistance, viral penetration resistance, and common chemical penetration resistance. The moisture barrier shall be sewn to the thermal liner at the edges only and bound together with bias -cut neoprene -coated cotton/polyester secured with double stitching. Further mention of "Specified Moisture Barrier" in this specification shall refer to this section. 43) 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. 11of19 44) METHOD OF THERMAL LINER/MOISTURE BARRIER ATTACHMENT FOR PANTS: The pant the be The color outer and thermal secured thermal shell. Ara coded shell loop -shield® used Nine after liner to snap liner the to snap inspection and to snap tabs close shell the fasteners tabs moisture shell. by in the the means on or liner The liner cleaning barrier shall the access legs of shell for Ara be ease shall of is spaced -Shield® shall opening. the completed. of be thermal be matching completely along color snap liner/moisture There the coded fasteners, the removable waistband liner shall to corresponding system 2 be barrier per to no from secure leg. to hook the shall the 45) THERMAL PROTECTIVE PERFORMANCE: thermal The not less assembled liner, than shall 41.6. garment, exhibit consisting a TPP (Thermal of an outer Protective shell, moisture Performance) barrier rating and of 46) TOTAL HEAT LOSS: thermal The 287.7. assembled liner, shall garment exhibit consisting a THL (Total of an Heat outer Loss) shell, rating moisture of not barrier, less and than 47) STITCHING: type The #516. outer #301, The shell thermal #401, shall #504, liners be assembled #514, and moisture and #516. using barriers stitch Major shall type A outer #301, be assembled shell #401, structural #514 using and seams stitch and per seams inch. major shall All B structural be major continuously A seams liner seams, shall stitched be shall sewn only. have with a ball minimum point of needles 8 to 10 only. stitches All PANT CONSTRUCTION BODY : 48) The consisting shaped shall the one-piece in shall The fullness (inside slight back of this the four body be be front taper and high and lower so joined body graded over of body away of as gusset stress outside) will the two legs. to panels, the together shell to panels prevent from front provide knee allows area. size to the shall there panels will area. the by to premature a for The primary be tailored double assure be rear shall less and body wider This constructed of be bulk, accurate is the high two fit, stitching panels, wear a than accomplished thereby seamless, pant abrasion back comfort the of of seam fit leg the four panels. with in rear enhancing and a beginning side areas Nomex® lengths separate one-piece broad body more by seams The panels rolling encountered range body body thread. freedom and at body by crotch the the crotch to pushing panels movement of side knee. panels sizes. provide In gusset. of gusset leg on addition movement shall The them the and more seams sides be The to 12 of 19 49) CONTOURED SADDLE: back the pant added kneeling, twisting, seam, including gusset, from the top back the inside leg seams at the crotch shall by approximately 8 inches. The longer length in the seat for mobility without or crawling and maintains proper directly over the kneepads when The rise of the rear pant center of the waistband to where it intersects exceed the rise at the front of rear center back seam provides restriction when stepping up, alignment of the knee, without kneeling and crawling. 50) LINER ACCESS OPENING (PANT): The thermal liner and moisture constructed in such a way as service and replacement. The be stitched together for security without the other. The liner system to the bottom of the fly opening. liner from tearing in that area pants. The liner system of the pant waistline for ease in inspecting complete Liner Inspection. The individually bound with a neoprene each of the front panels, along seam. The back of the liner snaps on either side of the back the thermal liner layer. As described snaps directly to the independent There shall be no hook and loop barrier to allow thermal and This from the shall incorporate the inner thermal the system seam waistband used layers of the pant liner system shall be an access opening for interior inspection, liner and moisture barrier layers shall prevention of inadvertent use of one layer shall have a reinforcement material sewn reinforcement will serve to prevent the constant donning and doffing of the an opening along the back of the layers and to facilitate performing the liner and moisture barrier shall be coated bias cut tape and joined together on waistband from the front fly opening to side be to two will allowed remain open with to attach the moisture barrier layer to previously, the pant thermal layer system by means of nine snap fasteners. to close the liner access opening. 51) RETROREFLECTIVE FLUORESCENT TRIM: The pants shall have a stripe of retroreflective leg below the knee to comply with the 3 inch lime/yellow 3M ScotchliteTM L/Y borders with silver center). Bottom of trim band shall be located fluorescent trim encircling each requirements of NFPA #1971 in COMFORT Trim (Heat applied segmented approximately 3" above cuff. 13of19 52) ELASTICIZED WAISTBAND: The pant design facilitates the transfer of the weight of the pant to the hips instead of shoulders and suspenders. The two rear outer -shell body panels, beginning at the pant side seams, shall incorporate an elasticized waist insert, running from the side seam towards the back of the trouser for an approximate distance of 4 inches. The rear elasticized waist inserts shall be integral to the shell of the pant and the elasticized portions shall be covered by the outer shell fabric of the pant. The waist area of the pants shall be reinforced on the inside with a separate piece of black aramid outer shell material, cut on the bias (diagonally) The reinforcement shall be folded in half, for a finished bottom edge and shall have a finished width of not less than approximately 1'/z inches. 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 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 by means of nine snaps, spaced equidistant along the length of the waistband reinforcement Inserting the liner system between the waistband reinforcement and outer shell serves to reduce the possibility of liner detachment while donning and doffing. The independent waistband construction affords greater comfort and fit than a turned and stitched method. 53) 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 % inches wide, with a length graded to size based on waist measurement and reinforced with bartacks 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 underside of the outside fly flap shall have a 1'/ inch wide piece of FR loop fastener tape quadruple stitched full length along the shell material only; stitching shall not penetrate the moisture barrier insert between the two shell fabric layers to insure greater thermal protection and reduced water penetration. A corresponding strip of 1' inch wide piece of FR hook fastener tape shall be quadruple stitched to the outside right front body panel securing the fly in a closed position. 14of19 54) CLOSURE: Full Black Belt with Wide Belt Loops Each pant shall include an approximate 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 black aramid material belt loops spaced around the waist to accommodate the aramid belt. There shall be three large loops measuring approximately 2 inches by 4 inches and two smaller loops measuring approximately 1/2 inch wide by 3 1/2 inches long. Two of the large belt loops shall be placed on each side of the front of the pant and third on the rear of the waist, centered over the rear seam. The two smaller loops shall be placed on the rear of the pant, behind the side seams. 55) ARTICULATED KNEE: The outer shell of the pant legs shall be constructed with horizontal pleats in the knee area with corresponding darts in the liner. In order to provide increased freedom of movement and maximum flexibility, extra material is built into the knee area and this additional fullness is contained by stitching down the pleats on the inside of the shell. The knee reinforcement shall 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 darts per leg in the front of the knee. Two shall be located above the knee (one on each side) and two shall be located below the knee (one on each side). On the moisture barrier, the system shall 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 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. 56) 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, shall 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 overedging. Raw or unfinished edges shall be considered unacceptable. Thermal scraps shall not be substituted for full -cut fabric padding. 15 of 19 57) CATHEDRAL KNEE REINFORCEMENTS: The knee area The cathedral ensure proper reinforcements 12 inches high of the outer shell The articulated shell in such a tapering down reinforcements and shall be considered The lower edge so that the lower shall be reinforced shaped knee coverage when shall measure at the highest in the knee cathedral knee way that there the sides of of a smaller unacceptable. of the Ara row of stitching with black Ara -Shield® material. reinforcement shall be centered on the leg to bending, kneeling and crawling. The knee a minimum of approximately 7 inches wide by point and shall be double stitched to the outside area for greater strength and abrasion resistance. reinforcement shall be cut and stitched to the shall be an arch at the top of the reinforcement, the reinforcement with a squared off bottom. Knee size do not provide the same protective coverage -Shield® knee reinforcement shall be turned under is covered and protected from abrasion. 58) PADDING UNDER KNEE REINFORCEMENTS: Padding for the sandwiched between Silizone® padding also serves to the outer shell knees shall the thermal on the thermal protect the is subject to. be accomplished with one layer of Silizone® foam, liner and moisture barrier The placement of versus the shell reduces bulk in the shell and padding from abrasion and other wear issues that 59) EXPANSION (BELLOWS) POCKETS: An expansion wide by 10 inches straddling the The lower half layer of Kevla eyelets shall be facilitate drainage constructed of approximately than the pocket. backtacks and flaps shall be of 1' inch by inside of each of 1'/2 inch by outside of each engage the hook pocket, measuring high shall out -seam above of each expansion 0 twill material installed on of water. two layers 3 inches deeper The upper pocket flaps closed by means 3 inch FR hook pocket flap 3 inch FR loop pocket near fastener approximately 2 inches deep by 10 inches be double stitched to the side of each leg the knee and positioned to provide accessibility. pocket shall be reinforced with an additional on the inside. Two rust resistant metal drain the underside of each expansion pocket to The pocket flaps shall be rectangular in shape, of outer shell material and shall measure than the pocket expansion and '/2 inch wider pocket corners shall be reinforced with proven shall be reinforced with backtacks. The pocket of FR hook and loop fastener tape. Two pieces fastener tape shall be installed vertically on the (one piece on each end). Two corresponding pieces fastener tape shall be installed horizontally on the the top (one piece on each end) and positioned to tape. 16of19 60) PANT CUFF REINFORCEMENTS: The resistant The approximately greater double independent cuff. cuff area of the pants shall be reinforced with a layer of black abraision/ material cuff reinforcement shall not be less than 2 inch in width and folded in half, one half inside and one half outside the end of the legs for strength and abrasion resistance. The cuff reinforcement shall be stitched to the outer shell for a minimum of two rows of stitching. This cuff provides an additional layer of protection over a hemmed 61) QUICK ADJUST SUSPENDERS & ATTACHMENT: On adjust suspender measuring a much A with wide point joined inches off comfort black The webbing terminating shall slides Threaded rear incorporating be of to "H" the inside waistband shall be attachments for the standard style quick There be four total 2 front, 2 back The suspenders. will attachments — attachments shall be constructed of black Ara -Shield® material approximately'/2 inch wide by 3-inches long. They shall be sewn in horizontal position on the ends only to form a loop. The appearance will be like a horizontal belt loop to capture the suspender ends. pair of "H" style quick adjust suspenders shall be specially configured for use the pants The main body of the suspenders shall be constructed of 2 inch black webbing straps. The suspenders shall run over each shoulder to a approximately shoulder blade high on the back, where they shall be by a 2 inch wide horizontal piece of webbing measuring approximately 8- long, forming the "H". This shall prevent the suspenders from slipping the shoulders. The shoulder area of the suspenders will be padded for by fully encasing the webbing with aramid batting and wrap -around aramid. rear ends of the suspenders will be sewn to 2-inch wide elasticized 8-inches in length extensions measuring approximately and with thermoplastic loops. The forward ends of the suspender straps be equipped with specially configured black powder coat non -slip metal with teeth. through and attached to the thermoplastic loops on the forward and ends of the suspenders will be black aramid suspender attachments two snap fasteners The aramid suspender attachments are to threaded through the suspender attachment loops on the inside waistband the pants. The aramid suspender attachments will then fold over and attach themselves securing the suspender to the pants. 62) REVERSE BOOT CUT: The is reverse the the of outer shell pant leg cuffs will be constructed such that the back of the leg approximately 1 inch shorter than the front. The liner will also have a boot cut at the rear of the cuff and a concave cut at the front to keep liner from hanging below the shell. This construction feature will minimize chance of premature wear of the cuffs and injuries due to falls as a result "walking" on the pant cuffs 17of19 63) Z# Exposure Reduction System — PANT : The pants shall be equipped with an exposure reduction system at the pant cuff and at the base of the fly to reduce the introduction of foreign matter onto the wearer. This system shall be constructed of two layers; one layer of yellow TecaSafe material, the second layer of a neoprene coated material. CROSSTECH® black moisture barrier. The two layers shall be turned in and topstitched to each other, the finished guard pieces shall then be double stitched to the liner at the cuff hemlines and at the base of the crotch. The systems at the cuffs shall measure approximately 4 inches wide and run the full circumference of the liner cuff. The bottom of the system shall encase a continuous band of an elasticized material extending the full length of the exposure reduction system pant. The exposure reduction system at the crotch opening shall be an elliptical shape, measuring approximately 3 inches high and 3'A inches wide, and secured to the binding by two rows of stitching. 64) 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 mark. 65) LABELS: Appropriate warning label(s) shall be permanently affixed to each garment. Additionally, the NFPA certification label 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 66) 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. 67) 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. 18of19 68) SIZING BY VENDOR: To insure that every member of the department can safely perform to their maximum of their ability without extra bulk and without restriction, the pant shall be available in all sizes and dimensions as follows: Pants: Gender: Gender specific to Men's and Women's patterns Waist: Even sizes Body Shape: Men's Slim, Regular, and Relaxed Women's Inseam: Even sizes 69) 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. 70) BAR-CODE/RECORD KEEPING INTERFACE: A 1 dimensional barcode, in the interleaved 2 of 5 format 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 assets in accordance with the cleaning and inspection requirements of OSHA and NFPA 1851. 71) COUNTRY OF ORIGIN Pants manufactured in the United States. GEAR COST AND DELIVERY TIME QUOTE 1 UNIT S T RUCTURAL PRICE WITH FIREFIGHTING SHIPPING FOR PROTECTIVE : JACKET 2030 2 UNIT STRUCTURAL PRICE WITH FIREFIGI SHIPPING ITING FOR PROTECTIVE : PANT 1320 3 TOTAL COST FOR GEAR SET 3350 4 Please provide an estimated time of delivery from purchase: 5 months 19of19 2022 Waterloo Turnout Gear Exception List Line 3: DFC has replaced Armor AP (Safety Components) in place of Pioneer (Tencate). Both of these products are a nomex and nomex Kevlar blend that weigh 6.5oz. Armor AP has a stronger trap tear test rating as well. Line 4: DFC has replaced Glide Ice 2 layer with Araflo with Titanium SL2i. This is going to be a premium alternative to the Titanium. Lion has 15+ years of field testing experience with results to support the product. Glide Ice' 2L Araflo® Isodri High -lubricity Glide Ice face cloth quilted to two layers of durable water repellant Kevlar/Nomex E-89 spunlace (2.3 and 1.5 Araflo) for lightweight thermal protection and optimal moisture management. Line 21: DFC has replaced the 8x8x2" handwarmer pocket with a 7x9x2" handwarmer pocket. This pocket will have a lower profile which will allow for easier access while wearing and SCBA. Line 40: DFC has replaced Armor AP (Safety Components) in place of Pioneer (Tencate). Both of these products are a nomex and nomex Kevlar blend that weigh 6.5oz. Armor AP has a stronger trap tear test rating as well. Line 41: DFC has replaced Glide Ice 2 layer with Araflo with Titanium SL2i. This is going to be a premium alternative to the Titanium. Lion has 15+ years of field testing experience with results to support the product. Glide Ice' 2L Arallo® Isodri High -lubricity Glide Ice face cloth quilted to two layers of durable water repellant Kevlar/Nomex E-89 spunlace (2.3 and 1.5 Araflo) for lightweight thermal protection and optimal moisture management. Dinges Fire Company 2022 Pricing Lion PPE has notified Dinges Fire Company that a price increase will be in effect 10/1/22. We will hold the pricing we are bidding until then. After that date, your price will go up relative to what the increase is. Due to the uncertainties in the market, many manufacturers have instituted mid -year price increases that cannot be forecasted anymore. We will keep the pricing the same percentage off list price for all your orders from increase to increase. DFC will notify Waterloo FD when a price increase is coming, so you can plan accordingly. 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