RFP#6432

Exhibit #3

SUPPLY OF TURN OUT GEAR FOR STRUCTURAL FIREFIGHTING

The scope of work shall be finalized upon the selection of the Firm. The respondent’s submission shall have accurately described your understanding of the objectives and scope of the requested products and services and provided an outline of your process to implement the requirements of the Scope of Work and Services. It is anticipated that the scope of work will include, at a minimum, the following:

1.GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS:

1.1The purpose for the Request for Proposal is for provision of Fire-fighting turnout gear for the City of Denton Fire department and for replacement gear as required throughout the contract period. The purpose of the clothing is to provide protection during structural fire fighting operations where there is a threat of fire and against adverse environmental effects during structural fire fighting as well as when certain physical hazards are likely to be encountered, such as during non fire related rescue operations, emergency medical operations and victim extrication. These garments are not protective clothing and are not designed to be kept in direct contact with flames.

1.2STANDARDS: All garments produced shall meet or exceed the criteria set forth in the current NFPA Standard 1971, latest revision for PROTECTIVE ENSEMBLE FOR STRUCTURAL FIRE FIGHTING.

1.3THIRD PARTY TESTING: All components and composites used in the construction of garments shall be third party tested, certified and listed for compliance to NFPA Standard 2013 edition. Such certification shall be denoted by the certification label of the third party tester as shown in the specifications for the Garment label.

1.4QUALITY ASSURANCE: The manufacturer shall provide and maintain a quality assurance program that is certified and registered to ISO.

1.5LABELING:

1.5.1Labels shall be attached to each detachable layer in accordance with applicable NFPA Current Edition Standard.

1.5.2Each garment shall have a barcode label which the City will use to assign each garment to a firefighter.

1.5.3Appropriate warning label(s) shall be permanently affixed to each garment. Additionally, the label(s) shall include the following information:

  1. Compliance to NFPA Standard #1971- 2013 Edition
  2. Underwriters Laboratories classified mark
  3. Manufacturer’s name
  4. Manufacturer’s address

1.5.4USER INFORMATION GUIDE: Each garment shall include a “User Information Guide with Information required by NFPA, Standard 1971, 2013 Edition. This guide shall include:

  1. Pre-use information:
  1. Safety considerations
  2. Limitations of use
  3. Garment marking recommendations and restrictions
  4. A statement that most performance properties of the garment cannot be tested by the user in the field.
  5. Warranty information
  1. Preparation in Use:
  1. Sizing/ Adjustment
  2. Recommended storage practices
  1. Inspection: Inspection frequency and details
  2. Don/Doff:
  1. Donning and doffing procedures
  2. Sizing and adjustment procedures
  3. Interface issues
  1. Use: Proper use consistent with NFPA 1500 , Standard on Fire Departments, Occupational Safety and Health Program, and 29 CFR 1910, 132.
  2. Maintenance and Cleaning:
  1. Cleaning instructions and precautions with a statement advising users not to use garments that are not thoroughly cleaned and dried.
  2. Maintenance criteria and methods of repair where applicable.
  3. Decontamination procedures for both chemical and biological contamination.
  1. Retirement and disposal criteria:
  1. Manufacturer’s garment identification number
  2. Date of manufacture
  3. Size

1.6GARMENT SIZING:

Selected vendor will perform onsite measuring of each Firefighter, to ensure accuracy and by appointment at the City of Denton (site to be decided)

2.COAT SPECIFICATION:

2.1DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE:

The coat shall be designed and constructed so as to provide a tailored fit, with minimum garment weight and bulk. The coat shall provide a maximum range of motion, flexibility and coverage with a limited coat rise; while minimizing a restriction of movement. All left and right descriptions are understood to be from the wearer’s orientation.

2.2CONSTRUCTION: All components MUST be in compliance with the test specificationsNPFP 1971, 2013 edition.

2.2.1The outer shell, thermal barrier, moisture barrier and all material components utilized in the construction of the garment shall meet the applicable NFPA Current Edition standard. All stitching shall meet the required breaking strength specified by the standard for the particular application. All stress area shall be bar tacked for additional strength.

2.2.2All thread seams shall be constructed with Kevlar Thread. Natural Nomex Thread shall be used on all trim areas and officer’s garments. Black Kevlar Thread shall be used on black garments.

2.2.3All major A seams with the exception of the collar, shall be felled locked with at least double row stitching.

2.3OUTER SHELL:The “Kombat Flex” outer shell shall be constructed of approximate 65/35 Kevlar/PBI twill with a durable water repellant finish. The outer shells shall be approximately 7.0 ounces per square yard. Color of garments shall be natural/gold. Alternate materials for the outer shell will not be accepted.

2.4 MOISTURE BARRIER: The “CROSSTECH BLACK” moisture barrier-type 2F shall be approximately 3.2 oz. per square yard. The Crosstech membraneis an enhanced bi-component membrane comprised of an expanded PTFE matrix having a continuous hydrophilic and oleo phobic coating that is impregnated into the matrix. The moisture barrier material shall meet all requirements of NFPA 1971, 2013 edition to water penetrations, viral penetration and common chemical penetration. All seams are to be heat and pressure sealed with seam tape. Alternate materials for the moisture barrier will not be accepted.

2.5 THERMAL BARRIER:

The thermal liner shall be constructed of “CALDURA SL2i”, one layer of 1.5 oz. and one layer of 2.3 oz. per square yard E-89 spun laced Nomex/Kevlar aramid blend. The insulating liner will be quilt stitched with a total approximate weight of 7.7 oz. per square yard. Alternate materials for the thermal liner will not be accepted.The material shall meet all requirements of NFPA 1971, 2013 edition for thermal barriers.

2.6 COAT METAL CONTACT PREVENTION: The coat shall be constructed so that, when completely assembled, there shall be no direct metal contact from the exterior of the outer shell through the thermal barrier to the wearer’s body.

2.8 ATTACHMENT OF THERMAL/MOISTURE BARRIER TO THE OUTER SHELL:

The thermal liner and moisture barrier shall be completely removable from the jacket and pants outer shell. The thermal liner/moisture barrier shall be secured to the outer shells by a primary means of snaps or zippers. Velcro will NOT be used to secure the thermal liner/moisture barrier to the outer shells. The snaps or zippers shall be integrated in such a way as not to contact the wearer’s skin. The sleeves and legs of the thermal liner/moisture barrier shall be secured to the shell by a minimum of two, color coded, snap fasteners to ensure proper alignment of liners.

2.9 COAT OUT SHELL CONSTRUCTION: Coat outer shells shall be reinforced at the cuffs with black Arashield, Dragonhide, or other similar proprietary material.

2.10 STORM FLAP:The primary closure shall be a full length, high-temp polymer zipper. Storm flaps should be secured with 100% fire resistant (FR) nylon hook and loop material, minimum 1.5 inches wide, extending the entire length of the storm flap. The hook and loop material on primary coat closures will be secured with 4 separate rows of stitching or similar strong attachment to ensure that the hook and loop does not detach prior to the end of its service live.

2.11 COLLAR: Storm flaps, collars and collar closure straps will be constructed of the same outer shell material, applicable thermal liner and moisture barrier fabrics and methods as to the rest of the coat. If the design of the coat calls for the use of collar closure straps, the strap must be sufficient length to overlap all of the securing hook and loop, and remain securely in place during all operations. If the design of the coat does not call for use of collar closure straps, the collar must provide sufficient overlap to cover all securing FR hook and loop material and remain securely in place during all operations. Either method that is used must comply with the most current NFPA standards.

Zippered closures must have an attached “zipper pull tab extension” of approximately 4 inches made of the same black Arashield, Dragonhide, or other similar proprietary material.

2.12 INTERNAL POCKETS: Coat/thermal /moisture barrier assembly shall have a pocket constructed and located on the inside of the coat.

2.13 EXTERNAL POCKTS: Two semi- Bellow pockets shall be constructed of properly reinforced outer shell material and shall be placed on the front of the coat so that utilization of the pocket is not inhibited when wearing a “Scott” Air-Pak. Pocket dimensions may vary, but each shall provide approximately 60” square inches of storage. The inside of each pocket shall be reinforced on all 4 sides to protect the inside of the pocket from damage. Pockets must have the ability to facilitate the drainage of water. The pocket flaps shall be constructed of properly reinforced outer shell material and shall have FR hook and loop material closures with multiple points of contact between the pocket and the flap. These flaps shall have sufficient material extending past the hook and loop enclosure to allow for easy opening with firefighting gloves. The edge of the pocket flaps shall be covered with black Arashield, Dragonhide or other similar proprietary design for ease of opening with firefighting gloves on.

2.15 RADIO POCKET: One, bellows-style radio pocket 8”H x 3.5”W x 2”D (inside dimensions), shall be made of properly reinforced outer shell material, located on the upper left chest of the coat. The pocket must have the ability to facilitate the drainage of water. The radio pocket flap shall be notched or otherwise constructed to allow for acceptance of the antenna on either side of the pocket. The pocket shall utilize FR hook and loop for closure and be constructed in a manner that allows for easy opening and closing while wearing firefighting gloves.

2.16 HAND WARMER POCKETS: A separate hand warmer pocket shall be integrated behind each bellows pocket. These pockets shall be lined with fleece on both sides of the pocket.

2.17 MICROPHONE/UTILITY LOOP: A microphone tab measuring 0.5” X 2.5” will be placed in the following locations:

2.17.1 Approximately 1” above the flashlight metal safety hook/clip on the right chest

2.17.2 On the left chest directly across from the tab above the flashlight

2.17.3 In the middle of the chest on the storm flap approximately 5-6” below the top edge of the storm flap

2.17.4 On the back portion of the coat just behind the bellows pockets, just above the reflective trim on BOTH sides.

2.18 FLASHLIGHT HOLDER: An inward facing metal safety coat hook/ clip shall be triple riveted vertically on the right chest to accommodate a 90 degree flashlight. A strap constructed of outer shell material, measuring approximately 4” below the hook/ clip. This strap will be equipped with FR Hook and loop at the front of the strap to secure the lower portion of the flashlight.

2.20 WRISTLETS:Coat sleeves shall be designed as to prevent liquids and debris movement up the sleeve between the outer shell and the moisture barrier/thermal liner assembly. Wristlet material shall be double layer, flame resistant knit, and black in color. The end of the wristlet shall have a sewn on, thumb loop/tab.

2.21 REFLECTIVE TRIM: Shall be 3” Scotchlite Triple Trim, lime/yellow and silver. The trim configuration shall be as follows: 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 following widths and shall be FDNY HIGH VISIBILITY style: with 3” wide strips. All reflective trim shall be attached in a manner that prevents it from coming loose before the trim is ready to be replaced.

2.22 COAT DESIGN: The coat shall be designed and constructed so as to provide a tailored fit, with minimum garment weight and bulk. The coat shall provide a maximum range of motion, flexibility and coverage with a limited coat rise; while minimizing restriction of movement.All left and right descriptions are understood to be from the wearer’s orientation.

2.23 COAT SIZING: Coats shall be available in a comprehensive selection of sizes at a minimum to include chest sizes in 2” increments, and sleeve lengths shall be whole inch increments. City of Denton will not accept “generalized” sizing such as small, medium and large. Patterns and sizing specifically for women will be available at no additional costs.

2.24 COAT HANGING LOOP: A loop constructed of outer shell material shall be attached on or near the collar and shall be strength designed to hold a minimum of 75 pounds.

2.25 FIRE FIGHTERDRAG RESCUE DEVICE (DRD): A Fire fighter Drag Rescue Device (DRD) shall be designed to minimize wearer discomfort and shall avoid as much abrasive wear over time to the garment as possible, especially to the moisture barrier assembly. The design and installation process of the DRD will also be evaluated for materials and methods used to minimize loss and improper installation of the DRD, especially during cleaning and maintenance of the coat. A closure strap to cover the DRD when it is not in use shall be constructed as part of the coat outer shell, and shall meet all of the following:

2.25.1 Allow for ease of access and deployment of the DRD at any time, specifically when SCBA is worn over the coat

2.25.2 Be a firm covering for the DRD when not in use, so as to prevent any accidental deployment

2.25.3 Be identified by trim, reflective letters or a similar method on the outside portion of the flap to provide means for quick and easy recognition of the DRD location.

2.26 INSPECTION PORT: The thermal liner/moisture barrier for the jacket shall have an opening for testing that is not less than 10 inches in length.If the thermal liner/moisture barrier for the jacket is not fully covered and protected by the overlap of the material used for the liner attachment assembly, it shall be closed by means of hook and loop or a zipper.

2.27 NAME: Refer to 2.21 for reflective trim specifications.

2.27.1.Each jacket shall have 3” lime Scotochlite lettering in two rows, with row 1 being arched above row

2.27.2. Row 1 shall read DENTON and row 2 shall read FIRE. These names shall be placed on the upper back portion of the jacket.

2.28 NAME TAG: A custom patch “nametag” shall be attached to the back of each coat. These removable patches should be constructed of properly reinforced outer shell material and attached to the coat with FR hook and loop material. The hook side of the FR hook and loop material shall be attached to the name patch and the loop side to the coat. Patches should be located and constructed on the back of the coats in a position that allows for personnel names to be readable, while wearing a “Scott” Air Pack or SCBA. The letter will be 3” lime Scotchlite, sewn on these patches whenever possible and shall only be a smaller size if the length of the name does not allow for this.

2.29 FLAGS/ EMBLEMS: An embroidered TEXAS Flag measuring approximately 2” H x 3” W shall be sewn with NOMEX thread to the upper portion of the right jacket sleeve. Per military protocol, the Texas Star should be to the right side for installation on the right sleeve. Each jacket shall have an FR cotton patch of the Denton Fire Department (DFD) logo on the black background installed on the upper portion of the left sleeve.

3.PANT SPECIFICATION:

3.1 DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE: The pant(s) shall be constructed of three separate body panels designed to afford maximum unrestricted movement.

3.2 CONSTRUCTION: All components MUST be in compliance with the test specifications NFPA1971, 2013 edition. The pants shall be of traditional waist high design to facilitate a “jeans type” fit. The pants shall be designed and constructed to provide at tailored fit, with minimum garment weight and bulk. The pants shall provide a maximum range of motion, flexibility and coverage, while minimizing restriction of movement. All left and right descriptions are understood to be from the wearer’s orientation.

3.2.1 The outer shell, thermal barrier, moisture barrier and all material components utilized in the construction of the garment shall meet the applicable NFPA Current Edition standard. All stitching shall meet the required breaking strength specified by the standard for the particular application. All stress area shall be bar tacked for additional strength.

3.2.2 All thread seams shall be constructed with Kevlar Thread. Natural Nomex Thread shall be used on all trim areas and officer’s garments. Black Kevlar Thread shall be used on black garments.

3.3OUTER SHELL: The “Kombat Flex” outer shell shall be constructed of approximate 65/35 Kevlar/PBI twill with a durable water repellant finish. The outer shells shall be approximately 7.0 ounces per square yard. Color of garments shall be natural/gold. Alternate materials for the outer shell will not be accepted.