HomeMy WebLinkAboutBID SHEET - MES MID AMERICA PROTECTIVE JACKET and TROUSERS
for STRUCTURAL FIRE FIGHTING
BID SHEET for WATERLOO FIRE RESCUE
May 6th,2013
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Protective Coat $ Ripy
Protective Trouser $ 4
Total $ /V5 ? (including sizing and shipping)
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General Requirements for Submission of Bids
All bids must be submitted to the CITY OF WATERLOO Clerk's Office in a sealed envelope clearly
marked as follows:
"Bids for Personal Protective Equipment/Turnout Gear"
The name of the business submitting the bid must also be clearly marked on the envelope.
All bids must meet or exceed the minimum specifications as defined. Bids that do not meet or
exceed the minimum specifications, as determined by the CITY OF WATERLOO, will be rejected.
All bid prices, upon submission by bidder, are recognized by the CITY OF WATERLOO and
vendor to be irrevocable for a minimum for a minimum of thirty (30) calendar days from the
date of bid opening.
Agreement period shall be for twenty four (24) months from the date of award.
Sealed bid proposals shall be sent to the CITY OF WATERLOO Clerk's Office at 715 Mulberry St,
Waterloo, IA 50703. Bids must be received by noon on May 6th, 2013.
Opening and Acceptance of Bids
Sealed bid proposals will be opened and read at 1:30 pm on Monday, May 6th, 2013 in the CITY
OF WATERLOO Clerk's Office, and all bidders understand that they may attend the bid opening.
Bids will be acted on, as turnout gear is needed.
Standard procedure dictates that the CITY OF WATERLOO will accept the lowest responsible
bid. However, the bidder understands that the City reserves the right to reject any bid or part
thereof that is either considered not to be responsible or not the most advantageous to the
City. The City will award the contract to the responsible bidder whose bid meets or exceeds the
minimum specifications.
The CITY OF WATERLOO reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Bidder needs to fill out all
required areas including the "Bid Sheet" which needs to be signed by an authorized agent of
the vendor.
The winning bid may not allow for additional charges to gear that is deemed "oversized". All
gear will be charged the same rate.
Questions may be directed to:
Lieutenant William Beck
Waterloo Fire Rescue
319-291-4460
bitI.beck@waterloo-ia.org
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
PROTECTIVE JACKET AND TROUSERS
FOR STRUCTURAL FIRE FIGHTING
February 2013
Waterloo Fire Rescue
425 East 3rd
Waterloo, Iowa 50703
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 the structural firefighting,All
materials and construction will meet or exceed NFPA Standard#1971{2013 revision}and OSHA for
structural fire fighters protective clothing.
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Comply Exception
BIDDER REQUIREMENTS
The Garments shall be manufactured in the United States.
Successful bidder must size using sizing gear for initial order to eliminate possible errors from
measuring.
Successful bidder must have access to an in house "certified"cleaning and repair facility approved by
the proposed manufacturer of gear to provide cleaning and repair services to the NFPA 1851 standard.
To provide prompt turn around this facility must be with the continental United States.
NOTICE
Taking an exception to any of the individual specifications does not remove a company from
consideration. All exceptions must be noted as to what the alternative specification is with samples
available upon request. Explanations may be written next to the exception or at the end of the
Specification Sheet.
The Garments shall be manufactured in the United States.
OUTER SHELL MATERIAL—JACKETS AND TROUSERS
The outer shell shall be constructed of"Khaki" Southern Mills "ADVANCE" 60/40 Kevlar®/ Novex° blend
material with an approximate weight of 7.0 oz. Per square yard in a rip stop weave.The shell material
must be treated with SST' (SUPER SHELLTITE) which is a durable water-repellent finish that also
enhances abrasion resistance. Color of garments to khaki. Bids offering this shell material without the
SSTT"will not be considered.
_Comply Exception
THERMAL INSULATING LINER—JACKET AND TROUSERS
The thermal liner shall be constructed of"ARALITE NP", one layer of 3.8 oz. Per square yard 100%
aramid needle-punch, quilt stitched to a 3.4 oz. Per square yard 100%spun meta-aramid face cloth with
WickwellTM Plus finish.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 bound around its perimeter with Blas-Cut Neoprene coated
cotton/polyester binding.The thermal liner shall be attached to the moisture barrier. Further mention
of"Thermal Liner" in this specification shall refer to this section.
`Comply Exception
MOISTURE BARRIER-JACKETS AND TROUSERS
The"CROSSTECH Type 2C" moisture barrier material shall be a 5.0 oz. per square yard two-layer
laminate comprised of a bicomponent membrane and a 3.2 oz. Per square yard Nomex® IIIA woven
pajama check substrate.The bicomponent membrane shall be 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 matric.The moisture barrier material
shall meet all moisture barrier requirements of NFPA 1971-2013 edition, which includes water
penetration resistance,viral penetration resistance, and common chemical penetration resistance.The
moisture barrier shall be bound along the edges with Bias-Cut Neoprene-coated cotton/polyester
binding. Further mention of"Specified Moisture Barrier" in this specification shall refer to this section.
Comply '"Exception
SEALED MOISTURE BARRIER SEAMS
All moisture barrier seams shall be sealed with a minimum of 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.
w�Comply Exception
METHOD OF THERMAL LINER/MOISTURE BARRIER ATTACHMENT FOR JACKETS AND TROUSERS
The thermal liner and moisture barrier shall be completely removable from the jacket shell.Two strips
of 5/8 inch wide flame resistant hook and loop 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 a minimum of four snap fasteners
appropriately spaced on each jacket facing and four snap fasteners at each sleeve end.Additionally
there shall be three snap tabs at hem to secure liner to shell
The thermal liner and moisture barrier shall be completely removable from the trouser shell. Nine snap
fasteners shall be spaced along the waistband to secure the thermal liner/moisture barrier to the shell.
The legs of the thermal liner/moisture barrier shall be secured to the shell by means of three snap
fasters per leg.
Comply Exception
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.
Comply Exception
STITCHING
The outer shell shall be assembled using stitch type#301,#401,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.There shall be no joined stitching in mid-seam.All major A outer shall
structural seams, major B Structural liner seams, shall have a minimum of 8 to 10 stitches per inch.
{Comply Exception
JACKET CONSTRUCTION
BODY
The body of the shell and liner system shall be constructed of three spate 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 mobility and shall be joined together by double stitching with
Nomex®thread.
Comply Exception
DRAG RESCUE DEVICE (DRD)
A Firefighter Drag Rescue Device shall be installed in each jacket.The ends of a 1% inch wide Kevlar®
strap will be sewn together to form a continuous loop/the strap will be 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 a hook and loop strap.The access port will be covered by an outside flap with
beveled corners designed to fit between the shoulder straps of an SCBA.The flap will have a compliant
reflective patch sewn to the outside to clearly identify the feature as the DRD (Drag Rescue Device).
Comply Exception
LINER ACCESS OPENING—JACKET
The liner system of the jacket shall incorporate an opening for the purpose of inspecting the
integrity of the jacket liner system. Wen installed into the outer shell the Liner Access Opening will be
covered and protected by the overlap of the outer shell facing.
Comply Exception
SLEEVES
The sleeves shall be of two piece construction, having an upper and a lower sleeve.The sleeve seams
shall be of a double needle seam construction and shall be contoured to follow the natural flex of the
arm at rest. 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 darts or pleats 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 coat rise.
Comply Exception
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.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.
Comply Exception
SLEEVE CUFF REINFORCEMENTS
The sleeve cuffs shall be reinforced with black DragonHide material.
The cuff reinforcements shall not be less than 2 inches 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 doubled stitched to the sleeve end.
1° Comply Exception
WRISTLETS I ELASTICIZED ADJUSTABLE SELEEVE WELLS
Each jacket shall equipped with
****Nomex® knit wristlets not less than 4 inches in length and of double thickness.
The wristlets shall be sewn to a piece of self material leader that is then stitched in the cuff. Neoprene
moisture barrier material will be sewn to the thermal liner sleeve from the cuff and up the sleeve
between the moisture barrier material barrier layers.A minimum of Four Nomex 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 into the
liner sleeves.This configuration will ensure there is no interruption in protection between the sleeve
liner and wristlet.
/Comply Exception
COLLAR&FREE HANGING THROAT TAB
The collar shall consist of a four-layer construction and be of two-piece design.The outer layers shall
consist of outer shell material on outside and a layer of PCA black advance on inside.There shall be a
layer of barrier CROSSTECH Type 2C and a layer of pajama check material sandwiched in between (see
Moisture Barrier section).The rear inside ply of pajama check shall be sewn to the collar's back layer of
outer shell that the edges only.The forward inside ply of moisture barrier shall be sewn to the inside of
the collar at the edges only.The multi-layered 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 front of stitching. Inside the collar, above the rear seam where it
is joined to the shell shall be a strip of 5/8 inch wide FR loop fastener tape minimum, running the full
length of the collar.
The throat tab shall be constructed of two plies of outer shell material with two center plies of moisture
barrier material.The throat tab shall measure not less than 2 1/2 inches wide with a total length of
approximately 7 1/2 inches.The collar closure strap shall fold in half for storage with the FR loop fastener
tape engaging the FR hook fastener tape. ,r
Comply ` Exception
LINER SHOULDER THERMAL ENHANCEMENT
An 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.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.
Comply Exception
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 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.The thermal liner and moisture barrier assembly shall be attached to the jacket facings by
means of snap fasteners.
Comply Exception
STORM FLAP
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 backtacks.
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Comply Exception
STORM FLAP AND JACKET FRONT CLOSURE SYSTEM
The jacket shall be closed by means of
****(zipper and hook&loop tape)a 22 inch size#10 heavydutyhigh-temp g p polymer zipper on the
jacket fronts and flame resistant hook and loop fastener tape on the storm flap.The teeth of the zipper
shall be mounted on Nomex® cloth 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 flame resistant hook and
loop faster tape.A 1% inch by 24 inch piece of FR loop fastener tape shall be installed along the leading
edge of the storm flap on the underside with four rows of stitching.A corresponding 1% inch by 23 inch
piece of FR 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.
cComply Exception
SEMI-EXPLANSION (BELLOWS) POCKETS
Each coat front body panel shall have a 8 inch wide by 8 inch wide 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 coat.The rear of the pockets shall expand to a depth of 2 inches.The lower half of each
semi-expansion pocket shall be reinforced with a layer of Kevlar® on the inside.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 the upper pocket
corners and pocket flaps shall be reinforced with backtacks.The pocket flaps shall be closed by means of
flame resistant hook and loop faster tape.).Two corresponding pieces of 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
Comply Exception
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 coat, 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 1/4 inch wider than the pocket.The pocket flap shall be closed by means
of flame resistant hook and loop fastener tape.A 1'12 inch by 3 inch piece of FR hook fastener tape shall
be installed vertically on the inside of the pocket flap beginning at the center of the bottom of the flap.
A 1 % inch by 3 inch piece of FR 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 moisture barrier material to
ensure that the radio is protected from the elements.The moisture 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__8_inches
high and shall be installed on the left chest.
Comply Exception
UNIVERSAL CLIP(for P.A.S.S.,misc.,flashlight,etc.)
A strap shall be configured to hold a personal alert devise equipped with a clip holder, flashlight
equipped with a clip holder, etc.The overall dimensions of the strap shall be approximately 4 1/2 inches
long by 1% inches high and constructed of outer shell material.The outer shell material shall encase a
piece of rigid leather measuring approximately 3/16 inch thick by 3 inches long by 1% inches high and
centered in the outer shell material. Each end of the strap shall be attached to the outer shell with two
rows of stitching.This will leave a usable area of 3 inches in length.The strap shall be mounted on the
right chest.
Comply Exception
RETROREFLECTIVE FLUORESTCENT TRIM
The retro reflective fluorescent trim shall be lime/yellow 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 (2013 edition) and OSHA.The trim shall be in
the NYC Style: 3 inch wide stripes—around each sleeve below the elbow, around the bottom of the
jacket within approximately 1 inch of the hem,and around the back and chest area approximately 3
inches below the armpit.
1/Comply Exception
REINFORCED TRIM STITCHING
The trim stitching shall be reinforced with a strip of 3/232 inch wide flame resistant cording material.
The cording shall be sewn to the top surface of the trim at the edges during installation of the retro
reflective fluorescent trim on the garment.The cording provides a bed for the stitching and affords extra
protection to the stitching from abrasion.This action will help to significantly reduce trim separation
from the garment due to stitching failure from abrasion.
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Comply Exception
SEWN ON RETROREFLCTIVE LETTERING
Each jacket shall have
3" lime/yellow Scotchlite lettering on Row A reading:WFR
3" lime/yellow Reflexite lettering on Row G reading: Firefighters Name
Comply Exception
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 29/33 inches long
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 60.Generalized sizing, such a small,
medium, large, etc., will not be considered acceptable.
Comply Exception
TROUSER 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.
/ Comply Exception
LINER ACCESS OPENING (TROUSER)
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 top waist liner and moisture barrier layers of the liner system shall be stitched together and
bound around the top waist and cuffs that prevents fraying and wicking of contaminants. The liner
system shall have a reinforcement that will serve to prevent the liner from tearing in that area from the
constant donning and doffing of the trousers.
The liner system of the trouser shall incorporate an opening the purpose of inspecting the integrity of
the trouser liner system.
(Comply Exception
TROUSER CLOSURE SYSTEM
The exterior primary positive locking closure shall be an inward facing safety hook and D ring.The safety
hook shall be attached to a leather strap that is riveted to the right front body panel in the waist area
and shall engage the D ring located on the leading edge of the external fly flap.
Comply Exception
EXTERNAL/INTERNAL FLY FLAP
The trousers 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 reinforced with bartacks at the base.An internal fly flap constructed of one layer
of outer shell material,thermal liner and specified moisture barrier, 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 wide piece of 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 hook fastener tape shall be quadruple stitched to the outside right
front body panel securing the fly in a closed position.
Appropriate male and female snap fastener halves shall be installed at the leading edge cf the
waistband for the purpose of further securing the trousers in the closed position.
"Comply Exception
PADDED RIP-CORD SUSBENDERS&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 Nomex®,Snap attachments will not be accepted.
A pair of"H" style "Padded Rip-Cord"suspenders shall be specially configured for use with the trousers.
The main body of the suspenders shall be constructed of at least 2 inch wide black strap webbing.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 fl-
inches long, forming the "H".This shall prevent the suspenders from slipping off the shoulders.The
shoulder area of the suspenders with be padded for comfort.
Comply Exception
SEAT
The rise of the rear trouser 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 trouser by 2 % 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.
Comply Exception
TAKE UP STRAPS
The trousers shall be equipped with two take up straps.The straps shall be constructed of 1 inch wide
black Aramid till and shall be bartacked to the trousers.The sloop shall hold a high temp thermoplastic
buckle.The buckle shall point toward the front. One end shall be folded back on itself to form a loop.A
high temp thermoplastic slide fastener shall be captured within the loop.The front strap component
shall be inserted through the buckle on the rear strap component, back through the slide fastener,and
the end shall be bartacked to the trousers.
Comply Exception
EXPANSION (BELLOWS) 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 each leg straddling the out seam above the knee and positioned to
provide accessibility.The lower half of each expansion pocket shall be reinforced with a layer of Kevlar
material on the inside.Two ruse 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% inch wider than the pocket.The upper pocket corners and pocket flaps shall be
reinforced with backtacks.The pocket flaps shall be closed by means of flame resistant hook and loop
fastener tape.Two pieces of FR hook fastener tape shall be installed vertically on the inside of each
pocket flap (one piece of each end).Two corresponding pieces of 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.
Comply Exception
KNEE
The outer shell of the trouser legs shall be constructed with horizontal expansion pleats in t eh knee
area with corresponding darts in the liner to provide added fullness for increased freedom of movement
and maximum flexibility and mobility. Knees shall be constructed in such a manner that it falls in an
anatomically correct knee location.
The liner system shall be constructed in a similar fashion.The darts in the liner provide a iatural 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.
'"Comply Exception
LINER KNEE THERMAL ENHANCEMENT
An additional layer of CROSSTECH Type 2C thermal liner and neoprene moisture barrier material will be
sewn to the knee area of the liner system for added protection and increased thermal insulation at
contact points.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.
Comply '` Exception
KNEE REINFORCEMENTS
The knee area shall be reinforced with a layer of DragonHide 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 10 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.
Comply Exception
PADDING UNDER KNEE REINFORCEMENTS
Padding for the knees shall be accomplished with one layer of SilizoneTM foam sandwiched between the
shell and the knee reinforcement layers.
If Comply Exception
TROUSER CUFF REINFORCEMENTS
The cuff area of the trousers shall be reinforced DragonHide material.
The cuff reinforcement shall not be less than 2 inches in width and folded in half, approximately one half
inside and one half outside the end of the legs for greater strength and abrasion resistance.The cuff
reinforcement shall be double stitched to the outer shell.Two Nomex® snap tabs (one each side)m
measuring approximately 1 inch long shall be bartacked to the inside of each leg of the outer shell
approximately three inches from the bottom of the trouser leg. A female half of the snap fastener shall
be installed at the end of each tab and shall align with the male snap fastener halves installed at the
bottom of the trouser thermal liner/moisture barrier.The tab mounted snap fasters shall secure the
trouser thermal liner/moisture barrier.The tab mounted snap fasteners shall secure the trouser thermal
liner/moisture barrier to the outer shell within three inches of the cuff.
k7 Comply Exception
REVERSE BOOT CUT
The outer shell trouser leg cuffs will be constructed such that the back of the leg is appro>imately 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 trouser
cuffs.
/
Comply Exception
RETROREFLECTIVE FLUORESCENT TRIM
The trousers shall have a stripe of retro reflective fluorescent trim encircling each leg below the knee to
comply with the requirements of NFPA#1971 (2013 revision) in 3 inch lime/yellow Triple Trim (L/Y
borders with silver center).
Comply Exception
REINFORCED TRIM STITCHING
The trim stitching shall be reinforced with a strip of 3/32 inch wide flame resistant cording material.The
cording shall be sewn to the top surface of the trim at the edges during installation of the retro
reflective fluorescent trim on the garment.The cording provides a bed for the stitching and affords extra
protection to the stitching from abrasion.This action will help to significantly reduce trim separation
from the garment due to stitching failure from abrasion
Comply Exception
SIZING
The trousers shall be available in even size waist measurements of two inch increments and shall be
available in a range of sizes from 24-56.The trouser 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.
V Comply Exception
THIRD PARTY TESTING AND LISTING PROGRAM
All components used in the construction of these garments shall be tested for compliance to NFPA
Standard#1971 (2013 revision) by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Underwriters Laboratories shall
certify and list compliance to that standard.
Comply Exception
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—2013 Edition
Underwriters Laboratories classified mark
Manufacturer's name
Manufacturer's address
Manufacturer's garment identification number
Date of manufacture
Size
Fiber contents
Comply Exception
ISO CERTIFICATION j 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.
Yes No
Any questions or concerns may be directed to:
Lt William Beck
Waterloo Fire Rescue
319-291-4461
bill.beck@waterloo-ia.org
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.
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The latest generation of highly
breathable moisture barriers
High breathability for reduced heat stress CROSSTECH® BLACK MOISTURE BARRIER
Based on our latest technology,CROSSTECH®black moisture barrier maintains the same high level
of breathability as our original two-layer barrier,with the added benefit of more durable protection Nomex Pajama Check
in a wide range of environmental conditions.CROSSTECH®black moisture barrier has a high total CROSSTECH'Membrane
heat loss(THL),which means you experience less heat stress and fatigue.
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Improved durability backed by a 3.5-year warranty
Moisture barriers should protect you against liquid penetration on every call,not just the first
few.Field testing showed that CROSSTECH®black moisture barrier remained significantly -`
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protection call after call after call.This new level of durability is backed by a 3.5-year moves away
limited warranty to help you comply with the 2008 edition of the NFPA 1851 standard. from the wearer
Blood, body fluids,
Excellent thermal stability and NFPA common
Just because most moisture barriers used in North America meet the minimum chemicals protection
performance requirements specified in NFPA 1971(2007 edition),they don't all provided by membrane
perform equally.Engineered to provide long-lasting protection and breathability,
CROSSTECH®black moisture barrier maintained its high breathability and
waterproof protection even after exposure to extreme heat.
Long-lasting protection against liquid penetration
Revised NFPA 1851 Standard,
As you work at an emergency scene,some of the most dangerous hazards are the ones 2008 Et ition, Emphasizes Durability
you cannot see,and exposure to NFPA common chemicals,blood,and body fluids is The 200 edition of the N FPA 1851
a serious concern.Testing showed that CROSSTECH®black moisture barrier standadc places a new emphasis on
provided a level of protection that exceeds the current NFPA 1971 standard the dare >ility<of turnout gear.The
new NFF a 1851 standard requires a
—even after 25 wash/dry cycles and 5 thermal exposures. more rig )rows inspection of the overall
garment specifically for the liner
The Gore Advantage systems W. L. Gore&Associates has
Having turnout gear that withstands the challenging conditions in which you develop(d an informational guide to
work depends on the quality of the fabrics'construction and the manufacturing address he implications of compliance
it with this updated NFPA standard.This
process of the gear.For 30 years,W.L.Gore&Associates has been a pioneer compret snsive guide shows how
in developing high-performance moisture barriers for fire,EMS,military,law to comp Ste inspections, testing, and
rep3irsC C.ROSSTECH°Products and
enforcement,and ChemBio applications.At Gore,we work closely with our GORE" ( oisture Barriers to help fire
gear manufacturers from initial design through rigorous laboratory testing, and safe y professionals comply with
field trials,and final product performance—all to ensure that the - the revised st ndetsls3
moisture barrier in your turnout gear does what we say it will do.
Meets or Exceeds Standards
The Tota I Heat Loss (TH L) = NFPA 1971(2007 Edition)Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting
`- - Component recognized by Underwriters Laboratories mg.Test replicates human
CAN/CGSB 155.1(2001 Edition)Firefighters'Protective Clothing for Protection Against Heat and Flame
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composite system to hydraulic fluid(phosphate ester),aqueous film-forming foam(AFFF),and swimming pool chlorine solution(65%free CI).
— WARNING:No products,including garments,footwear,and gloves,protect completely,even when new;their
measure the moisture barrier's -- protective performance will decline with wear,tear,abrasion,and other damage associated with use.
breathability. The sweating
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