OFFICIAL BID NOTICE



OFFICIAL BID NOTICE

MT. LEBANON, PA

Sealed bids will be received by the Commission of Mt. Lebanon, PA, until 11:00 am prevailing time on Thursday, August 7, 2003 for the following:

Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment

Specifications, bidding blanks and all necessary information may be obtained at the office of Stephen A. Darcangelo, Fire Chief, 710 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon, PA 15228, or online from .

A bid bond in the amount of 10% of the total bid amount must accompany each bid. An officer of the company submitting the bid must sign the bid bond. Failure of an officer of the bidding company to sign the bid bond shall be cause for automatic rejection of the bid.

Additionally, the bidder must submit a current Financial Statement and a Stockholder Disclosure Statement with the bid.

Bids must be sealed and addressed to Stephen M. Feller, Manager, 710 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon, PA 15228, and indicate “FIREFIGHTER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT” on the outside of the envelope.

The Commission of Mt. Lebanon reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive any and all formalities from the bid documents.

MT. LEBANON, PA

REQUIREMENTS OF BID

The word “Purchaser” as used in these specifications shall refer to Mt. Lebanon, PA. The word “Contractor” as used in these specifications shall refer to the vendor selected by Mt. Lebanon to supply the firefighter personal protective equipment.

In accordance with these specifications, and with the advertisement, a copy of which is attached, sealed proposals are requested from reputable manufacturers/dealers for the following:

Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment

LIABILITY OF CONTRACTOR

1. The firefighter personal protective equipment (PPE) shall meet the detailed requirements of the specifications provided.

2. Each bid must be accompanied by a set of “Contractor’s Specifications” consisting of a detailed description of the PPE proposed. Included shall be specification sheets indicating make, model, features and materials of all components the Contractor intends to furnish.

3. A bid bond in the amount of 10% of the total bid amount shall be furnished with the bid. An officer of the company submitting the bid must sign the bid bond. Failure of an officer of the bidding company to sign the bid bond shall be cause for automatic rejection of the bid.

4. The bidder must submit a current Financial Statement and Stockholder Disclosure Statement with their bid.

5. Any bidder that is a manufacturer’s representative must submit letters of credit from the PPE suppliers indicating the financial wherewithal to purchase and supply the PPE for the contract.

6. Bid prices shall exclude Federal Excise Tax and Pennsylvania Selective Sales and Use Tax. Upon request, Mt. Lebanon, PA will furnish Certificates of Exemption to the successful bidder.

7. Proposals must be received no later than the time stipulated in the Official Bid Notice.

8. Proposals must be submitted on the Official Bid Form. All blank spaces are to be completed and no other marks are to be made thereon. All bids must be properly signed.

9. All bids must be sealed and have the words “Proposal for Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment” marked on the outside of the envelope.

10. The detailed specifications provided hereafter are and shall be considered a part of these requirements.

11. The Contractor shall provide an authorized manufacturer’s representative to properly fit and size each firefighter scheduled to receive PPE. The representative shall be available for sizing during normal work hours as well as evening and weekend hours.

12. The Contractor shall agree to submit separate invoicing for PPE allocated to Mt. Lebanon career firefighters and to Mt. Lebanon volunteer firefighters.

OFFICIAL BID FORM

I, the undersigned, being duly authorized to submit this bid proposal and being fully aware of all applicable specifications of Mt. Lebanon, PA, do hereby offer to supply the following at the prices indicated.

FIREFIGHTER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

WARRANTY: _________________________________

DELIVERY

LEAD TIME: __________________________________

COMPANY: ___________________________________

ADDRESS: ___________________________________

REPRESENTATIVE: ____________________________

TITLE: ________________________________________

SIGNATURE: __________________________________

DATE: ________________________________________

TELEPHONE: __________________________________

FAX: _________________________________________

E-MAIL: _______________________________________

ALL BIDS MUST BE SIGNED

PRICING

|Item |Quantity |Price |

| | |Unit Price |Total Price |

|FireGear Base Level Custom Turnout Coat |55 | | |

|FireGear Base Level Custom Turnout Pants |55 | | |

| |N/A | | |

|Custom Coat Oversize Charges | | | |

| | | | |

| | | | |

| |N/A | | |

|Custom Pant Oversize Charges | | | |

| | | | |

| | | | |

|Zipper with Velcro Coat Closure in lieu of Chicago |N/A | | |

|Style Closure | | | |

|Second Radio Pocket |N/A | | |

|Hand warmer Style Pockets in Lieu of Semi-bellows |N/A | | |

|Cargo Pockets | | | |

|Patch Pocket on Pants |N/A | | |

|Spanner Key Pocket On Pant Leg |N/A | | |

|Flashlight Tube on Pant Leg |N/A | | |

|Coat Collar Hood Fastening System |N/A | | |

|FireGear Stock Turnout Coats – Standard Sizes |10 | | |

|FireGear Stock Turnout Pants – Standard Sizes |10 | | |

| |N/A | | |

|Stock Coat Oversize Charges | | | |

| | | | |

| | | | |

| |N/A | | |

|Stock Pant Oversize Charges | | | |

| | | | |

| | | | |

SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

FIREFIGHTER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE

EQUIPMENT

MT. LEBANON FIRE DEPARTMENT

555 WASHINGTON ROAD

MT. LEBANON, PA 15228

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 1 General

1.1 General Information

1.2 Exceptions to Specifications

3. Options

4. Changes in Specifications

5. Completion Requirements

6. Intent of Specifications

7. Quality and Workmanship

8. Acceptance and Rejection

9. Service

10. Invoicing and Payment

11. Warranty

12. Default

13. Delivery

14. Measuring and Sizing

Section 2 Custom Turnout Gear Materials

1. Outer Shell

2. Moisture Barrier

3. Coat Thermal Liner

4. Pant Thermal Liner

Section 3 Custom Coat Construction

1. General

2. Outer Shell Arm/Shoulder Construction

3. Outer Shell Construction

4. Thermal Enhancement System

5. Moisture Barrier/Thermal Barrier Design

6. Moisture Barrier/Thermal Liner Construction

7. Liner Attachment to Coat

8. Cuff Extension and Wristlets

9. Thumb Loops

10. Collar

11. Front Closure Area

12. Closure

13. Cargo Pockets

14. Cuff Reinforcements to Outer Shell

15. Retro-Reflective Trim

16. Hanger Loop

17. Labeling

18. Sizing

Section 4 Custom Coat Accessories

1. Radio Pocket

2. Flashlight Clip and Loop

3. Microphone Loop

4. Letters and/or Numbers

5. Removable Name Patch

6. Patch Pocket on Sleeve

Section 5 Custom Pant Construction

1. Outer Shell Design

2. Thermal Enhancement System

3. Moisture Barrier/Thermal Liner Design

4. Liner Attachment to Pant

5. Pant Fly Closure

6. Pockets

7. Side Pull Tabs

8. Cuff Reinforcements

9. Retro-Reflective Trim

10. Thread

11. Identification

12. Labeling

13. Sizing

Section 6 Custom Pant Accessories

1. Reinforcements

2. Knee Padding Between Shell and Reinforcement

3. Insertable Knee Pad

4. Vertical Retro-Reflective Trim

5. Suspenders

Section 7 Separately Priced Options

Section 8 Stock Turnout Gear Specification

1. Stock Turnout Coats

2. Stock Turnout Pants

1. GENERAL

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. These specifications are intended to detail the PPE requirements for the Mt. Lebanon Fire Department.

2. The bid requested consists of two separate turnout gear groups: Custom and Stock. Each group shall be priced separately and shown in the appropriate spaces on the Official Bid Form.

3. All components and parts not specifically mentioned in these specifications, but which are necessary in order to provide complete and fully functional PPE shall be provided and installed. The supplied PPE shall include all standard design and construction features normally furnished by the Contractor in addition to those specified in this document.

4. These specifications shall become a part of the contract.

5. The words “he”, “his”, and “men’ when used in these specifications represent both the masculine and feminine genders.

2. EXCEPTIONS TO SPECIFICATIONS

1. The following specifications shall be strictly adhered to. The specific brand name and model numbers specified herein shall be the only items acceptable to the Purchaser.

2. In the event that a particular material, style or construction method specified cannot be supplied, the bidder shall furnish, on a sheet entitled “Exceptions to Specifications”, a detailed explanation of the non-compliant item and the reason for the non-compliance.

3. The Mt. Lebanon Fire Department reserves the right to reject any part of or all of non-compliant bids.

3. ALTERNATIVES AND OPTIONS

1. Turnout coats and pants specified herein, furnished with the standard features and accessories, in standard sizes will constitute base models.

2. Pricing is also requested for oversized garments and certain accessories. Such pricing shall be shown in the appropriate location on the Official Bid Form, and shall be accompanied by a dollar amount and appropriate mathematical sign indicating the increase or decrease in the bid price that would be realized by selection of the indicated alternative or option.

3. The alternatives and/or options shall be priced as unit pricing only.

4. CHANGES IN SPECIFICATIONS

1. Any changes in these specifications subsequent to their publication and distribution will be valid only if such changes appear under Mt. Lebanon, PA letterhead and over the signature of the Mt. Lebanon Fire Chief.

5. COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS

1. Upon delivery of the PPE, the Purchaser will inspect all components supplied for conformance with the specifications, correct fit and satisfactory performance.

2. Any and all repairs, alterations, changes or adaptations necessary to comply with these specifications or perform successfully shall be done at the Contractor’s expense.

3. In the event such repairs, alterations, changes or adaptations do not yield satisfactory results, the Contractor must, within thirty (30) days, provide a remedy that is satisfactory to the Purchaser.

4. If the Contractor is unwilling or unable to remedy any identified problems or deficiencies, the Purchaser reserves the right to find the Contractor in default.

6. INTENT OF SPECIFICATIONS

1. It is the intent of these specifications to cover the components necessary to provide PPE for the Mt. Lebanon Fire Department.

2. The PPE items shall include, but not be limited to, turnout coats and turnout pants.

3. Each bid shall be accomplished by a set of “Contractor’s Specifications” consisting of a detailed description of the PPE components and accessories proposed. The Contractor Specifications shall include specification sheets indicating make, model, features design characteristics and performance characteristics of all items the Contractor intends to furnish.

7. QUALITY AND WORKMANSHIP

1. The design of the PPE must embody the latest PPE manufacturing practices. The workmanship must be of the highest quality in its respective field.

2. Prior to acceptance, Purchaser will inspect all PPE with particular attention to fit, finish, construction and durability.

8. ACCEPTANCE AND REJECTION

1. Purchaser reserves the right to accept the best bid, reserves the right to reject any and all bids and reserves the right to waive any formalities. Purchaser reserves the right to accept in whole or part any bid submitted.

9. SERVICE

1. The Contractor must provide service on the PPE and accessories.

2. Repairs and alterations shall be available with a maximum three-week turnaround time.

10. PAYMENT AND INVOICING

1. All bids shall be based upon payment in full upon acceptance by Purchaser, as detailed in Section 1.5 – Completion Requirements.

1.10.2 Contractor shall agree to provide separate invoicing to Mt. Lebanon, PA and the Mt. Lebanon Volunteer Fire Company for the PPE items purchased by each entity.

11. WARRANTY

1. Each bidder shall furnish a copy of the manufacturers published warranty for each component or accessory to be supplied.

12. DEFAULT

1. Causes of a default in performance by the Contractor may include, but are not limited to: failure to perform the Contract according to its terms, conditions and specifications; failure to make delivery or complete work within the time specified.

2. If Contractor is deemed to be in default of Contract, Purchaser shall notify Contractor of such default in writing.

3. Once Contractor has been declared to be in default of the Contract, the Purchaser shall not be liable for any further payment to the Contractor after the date of such default, except for commodities, supplies, equipment or services delivered and accepted on or before the date of default and for which payment had not been made as of that date.

13. DELIVERY

1. Bidder shall indicate on the Official Bid Form the time from order placement to delivery.

2. All pricing shall include the cost of delivery to Mt. Lebanon.

14. MEASURING AND SIZING

1. Contractor shall provide a qualified manufacturer’s representative to measure each firefighter for proper size.

2. The representative who will do the measuring shall be available for multiple measuring sessions to accommodate firefighters schedules.

3. Measuring sessions shall be available during normal work hours, evenings and weekends.

4. It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to correct any item that does not properly fit as a result of incorrect measuring.

2. CUSTOM TURNOUT GEAR MATERIALS

1. OUTER SHELL

2.1.1 The outer shell shall be constructed of a multifilament Nomex, and spun Kevlar blend (Ex. 2F3) with a weight of approximately 7.0 oz/yd2. Color to be gold or white.

2. MOISTURE BARRIER

1. The moisture barrier shall be constructed of a bicomponent membrane bonded to Nomex® pajama check face cloth (i.e., Type 2C) with a total combined weight of approximately 5.0 oz. per square yard.

3. COAT THERMAL LINER

2.3.1 The thermal liner shall be a lightweight Combination Liner System( (CLS) consisting of a facecloth of filament and spun yarns, quilted to a Kevlar batting weighing approximately 6.8 oz/yd2 in the main body of the coat. In addition, and to offer increased thermal protection in the upper torso area, including the full circumference of the arms the gear would be manufactured of a similar thermal liner as above, but with a weight of 7.8 oz/yd2. This optimized solution results in improved total heat loss, while incorporating excellent thermal protection in the vital areas of the garment.

4. PANT THERMAL LINER

2.4.1 The thermal liner in the pant shall consist of a 100% Kevlar( batt quilted with Nomex( thread to a slick Nomex( twill face cloth constructed from filament and spun yarns (i.e., Glide II ™() with a total combined weight of approximately 7.8 oz. per square yard. The face cloth shall be gray in color.

3. CUSTOM COAT CONSTRUCTION

1. GENERAL

3.1.1 The outer shell body of the coat shall be one piece joined to the arm/shoulder pieces at the front and back yoke. The length of the coat when measured from the base of the collar at the middle of the back to the bottom of the hem shall be no less than 30” ( 28” women’s coat) and no more than 34” ( 32” women’s coat), graded according to chest size and shall provide at least an 8” overlap to protective pants. The outer shell hem shall extend no more than 1.5” below the hem of the moisture barrier/thermal liner.

The coat shall be available in three different lengths to ensure sufficient overlap of coat and pant (women’s coats are 2” shorter) :

• Short, which is 30’’ from collar seam to hem (for firefighters 5’6’’ and less);

• Regular, which is 32" from collar seam to hem;

• Tall (for those fire fighters over 6'-1") which is 34" from collar seam to hem.

2. OUTER SHELL ARM/SHOULDER CONSTRUCTION

3.2.1 The front yoke, back yoke, shoulder and sleeve on each side shall be made up of one arm/shoulder piece on each side. Each arm/shoulder piece shall attach to the main body piece and will form not less than a 95 degree angle when the suit is laid flat with the arms extended to the sides. The design and construction shall allow for complete and unrestricted movement through the full range of motion of the arm and shoulder. The underarm portion of the single arm/shoulder piece shall act as an underarm “gusset” or “bellows” without sewing in any additional pieces. This design shall reduce excess bulk as well as the possibility of seam failure and seam leakage by eliminating any and all underarm, set-in sleeve and shoulder seams. The sleeve seam shall be contoured at the elbow to provide greater comfort and ease of movement. Coat rise shall be limited to 2” to 4” and cuff and wristlet rise shall be eliminated as a result of the design. Sleeve length shall be graded according to chest size and shall be adjusted for unusually long or short arms. Additionally, shoulder pads of Nomex batting will be sewn strategically in the upper shoulder area. The dimensions of the pad are 8 inches by 7 inches wide tapering to 4 inches at its farthest point. This will provide additional thermal protection where SCBA straps compress the area.

3. OUTER SHELL CONSTRUCTION

3.3.1 The arm/shoulder pieces shall be joined at the back with a flat felled seam. The arm/shoulder pieces shall be joined to the main body with a safety stitch and double top stitched using a lock stitch. The underarm sleeve seams shall be joined with a flat felled stitch. The coat hem shall be top stitched with two rows of lock stitching. There shall be no exposed raw edges.

4. TES – THERMAL ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM

3.4.1 The outer shell shall incorporate the FireGear, Inc. Thermal Enhancement System( (TES). It shall consist of a single layer of 606 Nomex® mesh sewn into the outer shell of the coat at the neckline, yoke seam and sleeve cuff seams. It shall be two separate sleeve pieces constructed in conformity with the “arms-up” design of the outer shell and liner and shall cover the upper back, upper chest, shoulders and arms. This shall aid in ventilation and moisture vapor transmission and increase thermal protection in the upper body, shoulders and arms during high thermal loading.

5. MOISTURE BARRIER/THERMAL LINER DESIGN

3.5.1 The moisture barrier/thermal liner shall incorporate the same design as the outer shell and shall perform in the same manner to minimize coat rise, eliminate sleeve and cuff rise and provide the greatest mobility. It shall be graded in accordance with modern pattern practices to allow proper fit inside the outer shell. Two (2) 8-1/2” X 9” pockets constructed of Nomex® 90, black, material shall be sewn to the thermal liner material only on the inside of the moisture barrier/thermal liner on the left and right side of the body. In addition, at the top of the shoulder there shall be a contoured padding of 2 thermal liner layers between the moisture barrier and the thermal liner to provide extra padding and thermal protection. The elbows shall have a padding of neoprene-coated material sewn to the thermal liner for moisture protection.

3.6 MOISTURE BARRIER/THERMAL LINER CONSTRUCTION

3.6.1 All moisture barrier seams shall be safety stitched and sealed on the breathable membrane side of the moisture barrier with a minimum 7/8” wide seam-sealing tape to prevent moisture penetration. The tape shall be applied under pressure by a hot air seam-sealing machine designed for that purpose.

All thermal liner seams shall be sewn with a safety stitch.

The contoured padding at the top of the shoulder shall be sewn to the thermal liner material only. The stitching shall not penetrate the moisture barrier fabric.

The top edge of the pocket shall be edge finished, turned under and top stitched with one row of lock stitching. The pocket edges shall be overlock stitched, turned under and the pocket shall be attached to the thermal liner material only, with lock stitching. The stitching shall not penetrate the moisture barrier fabric.

The moisture barrier shall be sewn to the thermal liner at its perimeter with the inside facing out. It shall then be turned so that the right side faces out and the breathable membrane barrier side of the moisture barrier is oriented toward the quilt batt on the inside. It shall be top stitched with one row of lock stitching around the entire perimeter.

7. ATTACHING MOISTURE BARRIER/THERMAL LINER TO COAT

3.7.1 The moisture barrier/thermal liner shall attach to the outer shell by means of three strips of 1” vertical by 2 ½” horizontal hook and loop (e.g., Velcro) placed equidistant along the collar, five snaps evenly spaced on each side of the coat opening and four snaps on each sleeve where the knit wristlet attaches to the cuff extension. One snap shall be positioned at the middle back hemline to ensure complete moisture and thermal protection. In addition, an optional provision may be incorporated to allow a fire fighter hood to be attached to the collar area by means of a fastening device in order to secure the hood to the neck area of the coat.

8. CUFF EXTENSION AND WRISTLETS

3.8.1 The inside of the sleeve ends shall terminate in a double thickness knit wristlet. These wristlets shall be sewn to a water well approximately 3" in length forming a water barrier between the wristlet and the sleeve. This water barrier shall be lock-stitched to the outer shell fabric and lock-stitched at the cuff.

The wristlet and water well shall be made of:

Double thickness black Nomex( knit, finished length of approximately 4”, sewn to a 2-layer water well constructed of 3.2 oz./y² black Nomex® water repellent facecloth and 5.0 oz./y² CROSSTECH™ on Nomex® pajama check.

Four female snaps shall be placed equidistant around the liner sleeve end to engage the four male snaps located on the band of the outer shell.

This wristlet and water well design prevents retraction of the liner with respect to the outer shell, thus reducing the risk of injury.

9. THUMB LOOPS

3.9.1 There shall be a ½" wide x 7½” long Nomex( IIIA band, bartacked to the knitted wristlet, leaving a 2½" folded loop for the thumb to pass through.

10. COLLAR

3.1.1 The collar shall provide continuous complete thermal and moisture protection by incorporating an overlapping front closure and eliminating any additional separate closure flap. It shall incorporate a 4” high “self-standing” design, which shall integrate smoothly with the wearer’s SCBA and shall not impede peripheral vision.

The height of the collar in the “standing” position shall be approximately 4 ¼” for the full 360 degrees around the neck.

It shall have a 2” continuous front overlap from the base of the collar at the neckline to the top of the collar and shall close with a continuous strip of 2” hook and loop fastener tape (e.g., Velcro) that extends from the base of the collar at the neckline to the top edge of the collar. The hook portion of the hook and loop shall be sewn to the underlying layer of the collar, facing away from the wearer, so that there is no irritation to the wearer’s face or neck. The loop portion of the hook and loop shall be sewn to the overlapping layer of the collar so that only the soft loop portion shall come into contact with the wearer’s face and neck. All hook and loop closures shall be “cross & box” stitched for extra durability.

The collar shall be constructed of four layers, a single piece each; outer shell material, breathable moisture barrier, Nomex® quilt thermal liner and an inner layer of outer shell material. The layers shall be sewn together inside out with lock stitching and turned and top stitched with two rows of lock stitching around the sides and top edge. The collar shall be attached to the shell at the neckline with lock stitching and top stitched with two rows of lock stitching.

11. FRONT CLOSURE AREA

1. The front closure shall ensure complete thermal and moisture protection while minimizing bulk and weight by incorporating an overlapping design and eliminating thermal line materials from the front closure area of the outer shell. This area shall consist of six overlapping layers of outer shell material and two layers of breathable moisture barrier.

12. CLOSURE

3.12.1 As a means of securing the coat: four leather backed inward facing, nonferrous, rust resistant snap hook and D-rings shall provide for positive internal closure. The snap hooks shall be attached to an internal flap such that the snap hooks and D-rings shall be covered by the overlapping front edges of the coat. The front edges of the coat shall overlap 2” and shall be fastened together by means of 2” wide hook and loop (e.g., Velcro). The hook portion of the hook and loop shall be sewn to the right front edge of the coat with a single row of lock stitching. The loop portion of the hook and loop shall be sewn to the left front edge of the coat with a single row of lock stitching. The internal flap shall measure at least 4” wide and shall be graded in length according to chest size. It shall be sewn to the left coat front with a safety stitch and topstitched in place with two rows of lock stitching and have bartack

13. CARGO POCKETS

3.13.1 Two exterior coat pockets shall be located on the lower left and right fronts of the body piece. The bottom of the pockets shall be placed 1” above the hemline of the coat with reflective trim applied to the bottom of the pockets so that the circumferential band of reflective trim remains uninterrupted. In order to aid in mobility (and as recommended by NFPA standard 1971, latest edition), the cargo pockets shall be semi-bellows construction and shall be approximately 10” wide by 10” high and 3” deep at the back facing edge. They shall be lined with one layer of moisture barrier material for added protection against moisture penetration.

In addition, the inside 5 inches of the pocket including the bottom shall be fully lined with Arashield material for added strength and durability.

The pockets shall be provided with two nonferrous, rust resistant brass eyelets for drain holes.

The pockets’ flap shall be rectangular in shape, ½” wider than the pockets, at least 4” high to accommodate the pockets when full and shall be constructed of two layers of outer shell material and a middle layer of moisture barrier material. The pockets’ closure shall be achieved by an appropriately located strip of 3” vertical by 2” horizontal, hook and loop (e.g., Velcro) that shall be “cross & box” stitched for extra durability.

The pockets and its flaps shall be attached to the outer shell by means of two rows of lock stitching.

14. CUFF REINFORCEMENTS TO OUTER SHELL

3.14.1 For additional abrasion resistance the cuffs shall be reinforced by reinforcement material 2” in width with 1” on the inside and 1” on the outside of the cuff with Arashield.

15. RETRO-REFLECTIVE FLUORESCENT TRIM/CONFIGURATIONS

1. The trim shall be configured in the following manner:

• New York pattern consisting of:

- 2 bands on each coat sleeve

- 1 horizontal band across upper back

- 1 horizontal band across chest

- 1 around entire circumference of the coat hem

The reflective trim shall be attached to the outer shell by means of lock stitching approximately 3/16” in from each edge of the strip of trim.

The trim shall consist of 3-inch wide Lime/silver or Red/silver Scotchlite Scratchless triple trim.

16. HANGER LOOP

3.16.1 A hanger loop made of four layers of outer shell material shall be top stitched with two rows of lock stitching and sewn into the coat at the center of the back where the collar joins the body of the coat.

17. LABELING

3.17.1 The labeling requirements shall meet NFPA Standard 1971, (latest edition).

18. SIZING

3.18.1 Available for 30” to 74” chest.

Sleeve length: -4”

-2”

Reg.

+2

+4

4. CUSTOM COAT ACCESSORIES (Standard on Base Coat)

1. RADIO POCKET

4.1.1 One radio pocket is to be located on the left chest. The radio pocket shall be a full bellows construction. It shall be lined with one layer of moisture barrier material for added protection against moisture penetration. The radio pocket shall be provided with one nonferrous, rust resistant brass eyelet for a drain hole. The pocket flap shall be constructed of two layers of outer shell material and a middle layer of moisture barrier material and shall conform to the design of the bellows pocket. The pocket closure shall be achieved by an appropriately located strip of 1” vertical by 2” horizontal, hook and loop (e.g., Velcro).

The radio pocket shall not interfere with the use of an SCBA. And shall measure 8.5” x 3” x 2.5”. and shall be located on the left chest.

2. FLASHLIGHT CLIP AND LOOP

4.2.1 The flashlight clip & loop shall be 1” x 8” and shall be installed on the right chest.

3. MICROPHONE LOOP

.3.1 The microphone loop shall be 0.5” x 3” long band of double layer outer shell fabric and shall be installed with bartacks on the upper center chest area.

4. LETTERS AND/OR NUMBERS

4.4.1 The name “MT LEBANON” shall be located and affixed to the jacket in the upper back area of the coat. In addition the firefighters last name shall be sewn to a removable name patch, which shall be affixed to the lower portion of the coat, above the coat hem.

The letters and/or numbers shall be in Scotchlite 3” lettering for the fire department name, and 2 inch lettering for the firefighters name.

5. REMOVABLE NAME PATCH: 3 ½”X19”

4.5.1 The removable name patch shall be made of outer shell fabric 3 ½”X 19” long backed with hook fastener of the same size matching a pile fastener. Maximum fifteen 2” letters or nine 3” letters on one line. The Patch shall be affixed to the bottom of the coat just above the coat hem.

6. PATCH POCKET ON SLEEVE

4.6.1 A patch pocket measuring approximately 5” x 6” shall be affixed to the left sleeve of the coats. This shall be used for storage of a note pad etc.

5. CUSTOM PANT CONSTRUCTION

1. OUTER SHELL DESIGN

5.1.1 The pant design shall ensure complete protection and efficient movement by eliminating any bib styling and incorporating a tailored, waist high fit with a contoured, slightly raised rear waistband. The pant shell shall consist of four parts: two front and two rear panels. The waistline facing shall consist of two layers of outer shell material not less than 1” wide. Eight nonferrous, rust resistant suspender buttons, four in front and four in back, shall be provided. Two pieces of 1” wide webbing with a ladder lock buckle shall be attached to the body panel at the waist. The front fly shall have two layers of outer shell material overlapping 4” at the waistline tapering down in a curve to the crotch.

The fly shall close by means of:

An inward-facing snap hook with a D-ring with further internal closure provided by one continuous piece of 1½” wide hook and loop fastener tape (e.g., Velcro) running vertically from the top of the fly to the crotch.

2. TES – THERMAL ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM (Pants)

5.2.1 The outer shell shall incorporate the FireGear, Inc. Thermal Enhancement System( (TES). It shall consist of a single layer of 606 Nomex® mesh sewn into the outer shell of the pant. It shall be two separate sleeve pieces constructed in conformity with the pant design of the outer shell and liner and shall cover the seat and legs of the pants immediately above the knee. This shall aid in ventilation and moisture vapor transmission and increase thermal protection in the thighs, and seat during high thermal loading.

3. MOISTURE BARRIER/THERMAL LINER DESIGN

5.3.1 The moisture barrier/thermal liner shall incorporate the same design as the outer shell, except for the fly and knee, and shall perform in the same manner to provide the greatest mobility possible. A 1.5” fly flap on the left front panel shall overlap the right front panel to create a complete moisture barrier/thermal liner closure. To relieve stress, increase mobility, and minimize thermal liner/moisture barrier rise while crouching, crawling or climbing, the knee shall be engineered with a 1” pleat sewn into the side seams of the thermal liner material at the knee. Padding made of 15 oz. black Ara-Fill® shall be sewn to the thermal liner fabric for additional thermal protection at the knee.

4. METHOD OF ATTACHING MOISTURE BARRIER/THERMAL LINER TO PANT

5.4.1 The moisture barrier/thermal liner shall attach to the outer shell with seven snap fasteners spaced evenly along the waistband facing. The waistband facing shell shall be constructed of outer shell and shall be 2” wide, sewn in the front closure area. Two snap fasteners in each leg on each seam, approximately 2 ½” above the hem shall attach the outer shell to the liner.

5. PANT FLY CLOSURE

5.5.1 The fly shall close by means of an inward-facing snap hook on a leather strap, which shall be attached to the waistband at the fly. The D-ring shall be attached to the right front body panel at the waist area so that in the closed position, the snap hook is easily attached. Further internal closure shall be provided at the fly by one continuous piece of 1½” wide hook and loop fastener tape (e.g., Velcro) running vertically from the top of the fly to the crotch. All rivets shall be nonferrous, rust resistant and leather backed. The hook and loop fastener tape shall be attached with lock stitching.

6. POCKETS

5.6.1 There shall be two cargo pockets located on the outer thighs. They shall be semi-bellows construction and shall be approximately 10” L x 10” W x 2.5” D at the back facing edge. They shall be lined with one layer of moisture barrier material for added protection against moisture penetration.

Pockets shall be provided with two nonferrous, rust resistant brass eyelets for drain holes. The pocket flaps shall be rectangular in shape, ½” wider than the pockets, at least 4” high to accommodate the pockets when full and shall be constructed of two layers of outer shell material and a middle layer of moisture barrier material. The pocket closures shall be achieved by an appropriately located strip of 2” vertical by 3” horizontal, hook and loop (e.g., Velcro). ) that shall be “cross & box” stitched for extra durability.

The pockets and its flaps shall be attached to the outer shell by means of two rows of stitching.

7. SIDE PULL TABS

5.7.1 Waist adjustment of 5” shall be assured by means of side-pull tabs constructed of a 1” self-locking NFPA compliant buckle and a 12” long strap constructed of 1” wide, black webbing.

8. CUFF REINFORCEMENTS TO OUTER SHELL

5.8.1 For additional abrasion resistance the cuffs shall be reinforced by reinforcement material 2” in width with 1” on the inside and 1” on the outside of the cuff.

Reinforcement material: Arashield.

9. RETRO-REFLECTIVE FLUORESCENT TRIM

5.9.1 One piece of trim shall extend around the circumference of each leg approximately 5” above the hem.

The reflective trim shall be attached to the outer shell by means of lock stitching approximately 3/16” in from each edge of the strip of trim.

The trim shall consist of: 3-inch wide Lime/silver or Red/silver Scotchlite Scratchless triple trim.

10. THREAD

5.10.1 All thread to be used on garment shall be Nomex®, no less than TEX 70 on all Major A, Major B and Minor seams.

11. IDENTIFICATION

5.11.1 A personal identification label for end user tracking is attached to the outer shell and the thermal liner to assist in fire department tracking and service information.

12. LABELING

5.12.1 The labeling requirements shall meet NFPA Standard 1971, (latest edition).

13. SIZING

5.13.1 Pants shall be available in 2" inseam increments from 26" through 38".

Pants shall be available in 2" waist increments from 28" through 58" where the equivalent alpha sizing would be:

32" Waist = SMALL

36" Waist = MEDIUM

40" Waist = LARGE

44" Waist = X-LARGE

48" Waist = XX-LARGE

6. CUSTOM PANT ACCESSORIES (Standard on Base Pant)

1. REINFORCEMENTS

6.1.1 Knee Patches measuring 11” x 9” shall be available in Arashield.

2. KNEE PADDING BETWEEN OUTER SHELL AND REINFORCEMENT

6.2.1 For additional protection against steam burns there shall be a double layer of thermal liner fabric ( e.g. Q9) sewn between the Outer Shell fabric and Reinforcement in the form of Knee Patch.

3. INSERTABLE KNEE PADDING

6.3.1 For additional protection against steam burns there shall be a triple layer of thermal liner fabric ( e.g. Q9) sewn between the Outer Shell fabric and Vapor Barrier.

4. VERTICAL RETRO-REFLECTIVE TRIM

1. The outer-seam of each leg shall be a vertical band of the specified retro-reflective trim lock-stitched from the bottom of the side pocket to the cuff.

7. SEPARATELY PRICED OPTIONS

1. The following options shall be priced separately, as they may be selected by several firefighters.

1. Provision incorporated to allow a fire fighter hood to be attached to the collar area by means of a fastening device in order to secure the hood to the neck area of the coat.

2. Zipper and Velcro coat closure in lieu of Chicago style closure.

3. Patch Pocket on the pants.

4. Spanner key pocket mounted on the left or right leg.

5. Flashlight Tube mounted on the left or right leg.

6. Additional Radio pocket.

7. Oversize garments.

8. Hand warmer style pockets on coats in lieu of semi-bellows cargo pockets.

8. STOCK TURNOUT GEAR SPECIFICATION

1. STOCK TURNOUT COATS

1. The stock turnout coats shall be FireGear Model S41CVB. Outer shell to be 7.5 oz. Yellow Nomex. Vapor barrier to be 5.0 oz. Crosstech on Nomex Pajama check. Thermal liner to be a combination N/M.

2. Each coat shall have the following features:

• Hook and Dee with Velcro closure

• New York style triple trim in Lime Yellow/Silver

• 9” x 7” Semi-bellows pockets

• Radio pocket sewn on the left chest

• Standard Nomex wristlets

• Gray Arashield cuffs

• 3 inch Lime Yellow Scotchlite lettering on the coat back in the “B” position: MT LEBANON

2. STOCK TURNOUT PANTS

1. The stock turnout pant shall be FireGear Model S82CVM. Outer shell to be 7.5 oz. Yellow Nomex. Vapor barrier to be 5.0 oz. Crosstech on Nomex Pajama check. Thermal liner to be aramid batting on Nomex.

2. Each pant shall have the following features:

• Hook and Dee with Velcro closure

• 3 inch lime yellow Scotchlite Triple Trim around the pant cuffs

• Gray Arashield knee patches

• Gray Arashield pant cuffs

• Large bellows-style cargo pockets on outside of each thigh

• Suspender buttons only

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