City Of Hammond Purchasing Department. RFP # For Fire Gear Base Set; PX Series Fire Helmet; Gauntlet Gloves; Haix - Xtreme

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1 City Of Hammond Purchasing Department RFP # For Fire Gear Base Set; PX Series Fire Helmet; Gauntlet Gloves; Haix - Xtreme Sealed Bids Shall Be Received by the Purchasing Department, City of Hammond 310 East Charles Street P.O. Box 2788 Hammond, Louisiana Until 10:00 A.M. Closing Date - July 1, 2016 At Which Time All Bids Will Be Opened and Read Aloud Advertisement in the Official Journal, Daily Star, to be published Two (2) Times June 10 th & 14 th, 2016 Ernest Peters, Sr. - Purchasing Agent- (985) peters_e@hammond.org; Fax # (985)

2 This is the Bid Package of: Date: Firm: Address City State Zip Code YOUR BID IS IMPORTANT TO US HOWEVER, IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO BID THIS PROJECT, PLEASE RETURN THIS SHEET WITH YOUR COMPANY NAME MARKED NO BID. THIS WILL NOT AFFECT FUTURE BIDS, BUT IS A MEANS IN VERIFYING THAT YOU DID RECEIVE NOTIFICATION FOR THIS BID. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS for Base Fire Fighter Gear Set SCOPE This document specifies the design and materials used to manufacture coats and pants to be worn during STRUCTURAL FIREFIGHTING as covered by NFPA The protection offered by the garment covers the lower and upper section of the body excluding head, hands or feet. Garment sizing shall be done in accordance with NFPA 1500 and available for male and female firefighters. Generalized sizing such as small, medium, large, etc... Shall be considered unacceptable. CERTIFICATION The design, materials, workmanship, construction and performance shall meet or exceed all National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requirements as specified in NFPA 1971, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting, and 2013 edition. The manufacturer shall supply the Certificates of Compliance from Underwriters Laboratories showing compliance to the standard. ISO 9001 The manufacturer shall be ISO 9001:2008 certified, thus assuring quality control procedures in the manufacturing of bunker gear. A copy of this certification shall be supplied.

3 EXCEPTION Bidder shall clearly state in this document if he complies with the section requirements or takes an exception. Any section that is not clearly identified as compliant will be considered as an exception. All alternative proposals for each exceptions shall be described and listed on a separate document and attached to this bid. No exceptions to this paragraph shall be accepted. THL RATING The composite of outer shell, thermal barrier and moisture barrier shall meet or exceed the minimum THL requirement of the latest edition of NFPA Manufacturer shall state on his bid the THL value of the proposed composite. THL: TPP RATING The composite of outer shell, thermal barrier and moisture barrier shall meet or exceed the minimum TPP requirement of the latest edition of NFPA Manufacturer shall state on his bid the TPP value of the proposed composite. TPP: LABELING The coats and pants shall be labeled according to the applicable standards and regulations. A warning label shall be applied about use and protection of the garment. A human readable unique serial number shall be assigned to the coats and pants. The unique serial number shall also be translated into bar code so it can be read by care and maintenance facilities. PACKAGING The garments shall be individually put in a bag that protects them from external elements including UV RAYS on ALL sides before being placed in a transportation box. The individual bags shall have a label that includes the garment identification. The same label shall also be affixed to the transportation box for easier processing by the department.

4 OUTER SHELL The outer shell shall be approximately 7.0 oz. /yd², constructed of Kevlar /Nomex in a 60/40 blend. The outer shell shall be constructed in a rip-stop weave. The outer shell shall have the Super Sheltite durable water-repellent finish. The outer shell color shall be gold. MOISTURE BARRIER The moisture barrier material shall be two-layer GORE RT7100 moisture barrier Type 3D, which is comprised of a GORE membrane laminated to a 3.0 oz./yd² Nonwoven substrate constructed of 100% Aramid fibers. The GORE membrane is of an enhanced bicomponent construction comprised of an expanded PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene, for example Teflon ) matrix having a continuous hydrophilic (i.e. water-loving), oleophobic (i.e., oil hating) coating that is impregnated into the eptfe matrix. All moisture barrier seams shall be stitched and seams shall be sealed with a minimum one (1) inch GORE- SEAM tape to afford comparable viral penetration resistance performance. Any seam tape narrower than one (1) inch shall be unacceptable because of the liquid penetration risk associated with narrower seam tape. Double rows of stitching shall not be acceptable as it reduces the surface area of the sealing tape on both sides of the seam. The total weight of the moisture barrier shall be approximately 4.6 oz. /yd². THERMAL BARRIER The thermal barrier shall consist of a Kevlar /Nomex twill weave face cloth constructed of 86% Aramid /14% FR Viscose containing at least 60% of filament Kevlar. The facecloth shall weigh approximately 3.6 oz. /yd² and be quilted with meta-aramid threads to 1 layer of 2.3 oz. /yd² and 1 layer of 1.5 oz. /yd² 100% aramid non-woven spun lace. The thermal barrier shall have a total weight of approximately 7.4 oz. /yd². Bids offering other fiber blends or less than 60% filament Kevlar shall not be considered. POLYMER COATED ARAMID REINFORCEMENT COLOR All polymer coated aramid reinforcements, where specified, shall be black in color.

5 HARDWARE All zippers, snaps, or hook and loop shall be supplied by YKK. Snaps shall be prong type. Stitching of all long pieces of hook and loop shall be done with a triple row of lock stitching. Stitching of all short pieces of hook and loop shall be done with a single row of lock stitching around the edges with an "X" in the center. COAT SPECIFICATIONS OUTER SHELL CONSTRUCTION All Major A seams shall be made of seam type LSbm-4, including stitch types #504, 401 and 301. The seaming process starts by aligning two pieces of fabric together and stitching them together with what is commonly referred to as a 5 thread over lock, using stitch type #516, consisting of stitch type 504 and 401. The seam is then folded over and top stitched with two (2) rows of lock stitch # 301. All seams shall be stitched with Nomex thread and sewn to prevent stitches from coming apart by themselves if cut or worn. Stress points such as pockets, pocket flaps, collar, and storm flap shall be bar-tacked for increased durability. The base jacket shall be approximately 32 inches (grading) and cut to assure increased overlap with the pants. The collar line, the collar, the sleeve lengths and the gussets shall be cut in proportion with the chest size of the jacket. The coat design shall include a tapered fit, through an athletic cut and shall be 4 inches shorter in the front than back. A drag harness shall be installed in the jacket between the outer shell and the liner. The drag harness shall be made of 1 wide supple Kevlar webbing to limit the abrasion on the moisture barrier. The webbing shall loop around the shoulders starting horizontally below the shoulders at the back, wrap around both shoulders at the front and exit through the outer shell at the back of the neck, below the collar seam. This design increases comfort and reduces the overall coat weight by reducing the amount of webbing between the outer shell and the liner. A flap made of outer shell shall be installed on the back of the jacket at the collar seam. The flap shall be shaped like an irregular pentagon with a rectangular base of six (6) inches wide by one inch and a half (1-1/2) long ending in a triangle. The length of the flap shall be three (3) inches. The flap shall open to give access to the strap of the drag harness. The flap shall be secured in closed position with the use of a hook and loop fastener two (2) inches by one inch and a quarter (1-1/4) with rounded corners and a box and cross stitching. A piece of reflective trim shall be sewn vertically on the center of drag rescue device flap to clearly identify the drag rescue device handle. The harness shall be held in place between the outer shell and the inner liner by strategically positioned loops under the arm, along the path of the harness to keep it in the optimal position. LINER CONSTRUCTION - ZIP-IN LINER All Major B seams shall be made of seam type SSa-2, including stitch types #504 and #401. The seaming process shall start by aligning two pieces of fabric together and stitching them together with what is commonly referred to as a 5 thread over lock, using stitch type #516, consisting of stitch types #504 and #401. In addition, the moisture barrier seams shall be sealed according to the section entitled SEALED MOISTURE BARRIER SEAMS. The moisture barrier and thermal barrier component of the liner shall be sewn together at the edges using a piece of bias-cut neoprene and sewn together with one row of lock stitch,

6 consisting of stitch type 301. All moisture barrier seams shall be stitched with Nomex thread using 12 ± 1 stitches per inch. All thermal barrier seams shall be stitched with Nomex thread using 10 ± 1 stitches per inch. All seams shall be oriented so that the edges of the thermal barrier and the moisture barrier sealing tape are inside the inner liner. The liner shall be cut a maximum of three (3) inches shorter for the jacket and one (1) inch shorter for the sleeves. The liner shall be attached to the outer shell by one zipper running along the front closure of the jacket and shall be protected with a breathable moisture barrier facing. The liner shall also attached by two (2) color coded tabs with snaps at each sleeve end. Two additional layers of thermal barrier shall be sewn in the shoulder area for increased CCHR protection. Should the manufacturer include a nonporous elbow reinforcement, the area under the elbow reinforcement shall also have a layer of neoprene sewn to the thermal barrier, to meet the Stored and Thermal Energy requirement. SLEEVES The sleeves shall be cut in proportion with the chest sizes. The outer shell shall include four (4) pieces per sleeve to improve comfort and range of motion. The liner shall also incorporate patterning features that complement the outer shell while reducing the number of seams. The wristlets shall be sewn to a water well which in turn shall be sewn the outer shell to avoid water penetration in the sleeve. The wristlet shall include the WRISTLET WATER EVACUATION SYSTEM, with a shallow water well and two (2) water evacuation eyelets installed on each sleeve. This simple design is very light and allows liquids to drain quickly, helping to lower the risks associated with water infiltration and steam burn. The collar shall measure three (3) inches high with a four (4) layers construction consisting of two (2) layers of outer shell, one (1) layer of thermal barrier and one (1) layer of breathable moisture barrier. The collar throat closure shall be a continuation of the coat storm flap ( L shaped) to prevent any gaps in the throat area. The throat closure flap shall be attached to the left side of the collar using FR hook and loop fastener of 2 X 2 on the flap and 2 X 5 on the collar. Front storm flap shall be one piece continuous to prevent infiltration. The collar shall have an internal hanging loop made of the specified outer shell. The loop shall measure a half inch (1/2) wide and have a usable width of three (3) inches. ACTION BACK The coat shall have an extensible gusset installed on each side of the upper back. These gussets shall measure a minimum of twelve (12) inches long and offer an extension of approximately (3) inches at the deepest part. The liner shall also include pleats that work together with the outer shell gussets to increase range of motion. The outer shell gussets shall have an elastic to ensure that the action back retracts when the arms are in the natural position. This feature is essential to help prevent accidentally getting caught in by the gusset. The extremities of these gussets shall be bar tacked. Action backs that are not retractable shall not be acceptable.

7 POCKET REINFORCEMENT The coat shall be provided with two (2) angle pockets measuring approximately six and half inches (6.5) inches high by ten (10) inches wide, variable depending on the size of the coat. The pocket shall be of a patch type with a vertical expansion pleat in the center and the lower pocket edge shall follow the coat hem. The pockets shall be fitted with a full width flap measuring approximately three inches and a half (3-1/2) high. The pocket flaps shall have two (2) hook fasteners of two (2) inches by two (2) inches. The pockets shall have two (2) loop fasteners measuring two (2) inches wide by one and a half (1-1/2) inch high. The hook and loop fasteners shall be sewn with locks stitching in a box & cross pattern. The bottom of the pockets shall be provided with two (2) evacuation eyelets. Each pocket shall have two (2) bar tacks on each lower corner, two (2) bar tacks on the expansion pleat, one (1) bar tack on each top corner and one (1) bar tack on each side of the pocket flap for a total of ten (10) bar tacks. The bottom of the pockets shall be reinforced with one (1) layer of Kevlar twill from the bottom of the pocket extending to the top of the pockets. The coat shall have a radio pocket measuring eight (8) inches high by four (4) inches wide by two (2) inches deep. The pocket shall be constructed of the specified outer shell material and shall have hook and loop fasteners. The hook and loop fasteners shall be sewn with locks stitching in a box & cross pattern. The pocket shall have at least one (1) drainage eyelet on the bottom. The radio pocket shall have two (2) bar tacks on each lower corner and one (1) bar tack on each top corner for a total of six (6) bar tacks. RADIO POCKET FLAP The radio pocket flap shall measure approximately four (4) inches by four (4) inches and shall include two completely reclose able openings to accommodate the radio antenna. The openings shall be closed by the means of two matching strips of hook and loops. The radio pocket flap shall close with the use of FR hook and loop fastener of two (2) inches high by three (3-1/2) and a half inches wide and two (2) inches by two (2) inches on the face of the radio pocket. The radio pocket flap shall have two (2) bar tacks in the center. INSIDE POCKET WITH HOOK AND LOOP The coat shall be provided with an inside pocket measuring approximately seven and a half (7-1/2) inches wide by eight (8) inches high, constructed of outer shell material. The pocket shall be closed with a one (1) inch by three (3) inches of hook and loop fastener. The hook and loop fasteners shall be sewn with locks stitching in a box & cross pattern. SHOULDER REINFORCEMENT / PADDING The coat shall have a shoulder reinforcements made of outer shell material. The reinforcement material shall be graded in proportion with the coat size. The reinforcements shall be stitched with two (2) rows of lock

8 stitching to the outer shell. A padding made of two (2) layers of thermal barrier shall be inserted in between the shoulder reinforcements and coat outer shell. NEOPRENE ELBOW REINFORCEMENT There shall be a layer of neoprene sewn to the elbow area of the thermal barrier, between the thermal and the moisture barriers. CUFF REINFORCEMENT The sleeve cuffs shall be reinforced with outer shell fabric 2 inch in width (finished) with 1 on the inside and 1 on the outside and shall be sewn with two (2) rows of locked stitches. The edges shall be turned inside to prevent fraying. REFLECTIVE TRIM PATTERN The trim shall be ''NFPA'' style; one band (1) around the lower portion of the jacket, one band (1) around the back and chest area below the armpit, and one band (1) around each sleeve below the elbow. REFLECTIVE TRIM TYPE The retro-reflective trim shall be the three (3) inch wide Scotch lite Reflective Material , lime-yellow with silver center, from 3M. This material is also commonly referred to as triple trim. Trims shall have two (2) rows of lock stitching on each side of the trim. An additional layer of neoprene shall be sewn to the thermal barrier under the arm reflective trim, to meet the Stored and Thermal Energy requirement. Lettering 3 Lime/Yellow Lettering across Shoulder (HFD)

9 Outer Shell removable patch with Hook & loop (4"X17") A patch for lettering constructed of shell fabric shall be installed on the back portion of the jacket and secured to the jacket with the use of hook and loop fastener. This patch shall measure approximately four (4) inches high by seventeen (17) inches wide. Hook fastener shall be sewn to the outer shell of the jacket to receive the removable patch. WATERWELL The coat sleeve shall have a neoprene water well sewn to the outer shell. The water well shall be approximately two (2) inches deep and prevent debris from entering the sleeve when the arms are raised. The water well shall be sewn into the cuff reinforcement and shall also be sewn to the outer shell approximately two (2) inches from the sleeve end. The water well shall also have two (2) drainage eyelets to prevent accumulation of water when the arms are raised. GLOVE INTERFACE A regular shaped Nomex knit wristlet with a thumb loop shall be attached to the water well. MICROPHONE / P.A.S.S. LOOP A loop for a microphone or P.A.S.S. alarm shall be installed above the radio pocket. The loop shall be one (1) inch high and have an opening of approximately one inch and three quarters (1-3/4) of usable space and be made of the specified outer shell. The loop shall be bar tacked at each end to the front of the jacket. FLASHLIGHT HOLDER The coat shall have an adjustable loop made of outer shell. The loop shall measure eleven (11) inches long and be attached to the outer shell with bar tacks leaving an opening of approximately one inch and a half (1-1/2). The loop shall close onto itself with the use of hook and loop fastener. The coat shall also have a metal clip installed so the bottom of the clip is one inch and a half (1-1/2) above the loop with. The clip shall be installed on the outer shell with the use of a piece of outer shell folded back onto itself. PANT SPECIFICATIONS WAIST STYLE The pant shall be of Regular Waist design.

10 LINER CONSTRUCTION All Major B seams shall be made of seam type SSa-2, including stitch types #504 and #401. The seaming process shall start by aligning two pieces of fabric together and stitching them together with what is commonly referred to as a 5 thread over lock, using stitch type #516, consisting of stitch types #504 and #401. In addition, the moisture barrier seams shall be sealed according to the section entitled SEALED MOISTURE BARRIER SEAMS. The moisture barrier and thermal barrier component of the liner shall be sewn together at the edges using a piece of bias-cut neoprene and sewn together with one row of lock stitch, consisting of stitch type 301. All moisture barrier seams shall be stitched with Nomex thread using 12 ± 1 stitches per inch. All thermal barrier seams shall be stitched with Nomex thread using 10 ± 1 stitches per inch. All seams shall be oriented so that the edges of the thermal barrier and the moisture barrier sealing tape are inside the inner liner. The liner shall be cut a maximum of three (3) inches shorter for the outer shell. A waist band shall be sewn to the inside of the outer shell.. A two (2) inch waist band made of thermal barrier and moisture barrier shall be sewn to the inside of the outer shell. The liner shall be attached between the outer shell and the waist band with the use of one (1) full length zipper. The liner shall also be attached to the shell with two (2) tabs with snaps at each leg. The waist band shall be kept in position with the use of five (5) snaps positioned around the waist, further securing the liner to the outer shell. Two additional layers of thermal barrier shall be sewn in the knee area for increased CCHR protection. OUTER SHELL CONSTRUCTION All Major A seams shall be made of seam type LSbm-4, including stitch types #504, #401 and #301. The seaming process shall start by aligning two pieces of fabric together and stitching them together with what is commonly referred to as a 5 thread over lock, using stitch type #516, consisting of stitch types #504 and #401. The seam shall then be folded over and top stitched with two (2) rows of lock stitch consisting of stitch type #301. All seams shall be stitched with Nomex thread using 9 ± 1 stitches per inch and sewn to prevent stitches from coming apart by themselves if cut or worn. Stress points such as pockets and pocket flaps shall be bar-tacked for increased durability. The pant shall be made of multiple panels and provide complete range of motion. Each leg shall have four (4) panels each, consisting of one (1) Top-Front, one (1) Top-Back, one (1) Bottom-Front, and one (1) Bottom-Back panels. POCKETS & REINFORCEMENT The pants shall be provided with two (2) bellow pockets measuring approximately eight (10) inches by ten (10) inches and two (2) inches deep on all sides of the pockets. The pockets shall be fitted with a full width flap measuring approximately three inches and a half (3-1/2) high. The pocket flaps shall have two (2) hook fasteners of two (2) inches by two (2) inches. The pockets shall have two (2) loop fasteners measuring two (2) inches wide by one and a half (1-1/2) inch high. The hook and loop fasteners shall be sewn with locks stitching in a box & cross pattern. The bottom of the pockets shall be provided with two (2) evacuation eyelets. Each pocket shall have two (2) bar tacks on each lower corner, one (1) bar tack on each top corner and one (1) bar tack on each side of the pocket flap for a total of eight (8) bar tacks.

11 The bottom of the pockets shall be reinforced with one (1) layer of Kevlar from the bottom of the pocket extending to the top of the pockets. KNEE REINFORCEMENT / PADDING The knee area shall be designed to enhance mobility with the use of darts and pleats in the outer shell. The knee area shall be molded and articulated to better shape the knee in order to increase flexibility, mobility and comfort. The knee area shall be reinforced by a rectangular piece of polymer coated aramid graded in length in proportion with the pant size and shall be double stitched to the outer shell. A padding made of two (2) layers of thermally stable FR closed cell foam shall be inserted between the polymer coated aramid knee reinforcement and the pant outer shell. CUFF REINFORCEMENT The pant cuffs shall be reinforced with polymer coated aramid. The reinforcement material shall be 2 inch in width (finished) and shall be sewn with two (2) rows of locked stitches. The outside edge of the reinforcement shall be turned inside to prevent premature abrasion of the outer shell. REFLECTIVE TRIM PATTERN The trim shall be positioned around the lower portion of the leg between the cuff and the knee. REFLECTIVE TRIM TYPE The retro-reflective trim shall be the three (3) inch wide Scotch lite Reflective Material , lime-yellow with silver center, from 3M. This material is also commonly referred to as triple trim. Trims shall have two (2) rows of lock stitching on each side of the trim. SUSPENDERS The pants shall be equipped with Deluxe H-style removable suspenders. The suspenders shall be constructed of two (2) inch wide heavy-duty cotton webbing. The horizontal component of the suspenders forming the H back shall be made of elastic material to increase comfort when bending forward. The suspenders shall be attached to the pant by passing the ends through specially positioned loops around the waist of the pant and folding each end over onto itself while securing the Hook and Loop fasteners 1-1/2 x

12 2 sewn with a box and cross pattern. A quick adjust metal ladder lock buckle shall be installed on the front of the suspender to tighten or release the suspenders quickly. In addition, a shoulder padding made of neoprene shall be sewn to the shoulder area of the suspenders. The padding shall measure a minimum of 8 inches long by the width of the webbing. The suspenders shall be cut in proportion to the size of the fire fighter measurements and completely removable for ease of cleaning. Belt loop (unit) The belt loops shall be made of outer shell and shall be installed at the waist area of the pants. Each belt loop shall have an opening of two and a half (2-1/2) inches and shall be secured to the pant with lock stitching and bar tacks. The removable Kevlar belt shall be made of two (2) inch wide webbing. The webbing shall be passed through five (5) belt loops fixed on the pants. The belt shall include an adjustable plastic buckle. The buckle components shall be sewn to the webbing using lockstitch and bar tacks. The belt loops shall be made of outer shell and shall be installed at the waist area of the pants. Each belt loop shall have an opening of two and a half (2-1/2) inches and shall be secured to the pant with lock stitching and bar tacks. **PX Series Structural Fire Helmet** TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - PX Series Structural Fire Helmet Technical Specifications Helmets for Structural Firefighting shall meet or exceed NFPA 1971, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting, 2013 Edition (Pertaining to Structural Fire Helmets). Certification/verification shall be furnished by written documentation supplied by a recognized independent third party test laboratory. A sample helmet meeting the requirements of this specification shall be supplied upon Request for inspection and verification of compliance within 10 working days. The authority having jurisdiction reserves the right to accept bids submitted per their evaluation based upon compliance to the standard performance and any other applicable requirements concerning fit and function. The authority having jurisdiction reserves the right to accept the most appropriate helmet based on the above stated criteria without regard to lowest price offerings. Successful bidders shall ship helmets per award from the manufacture within14 working days after receipt of order from the distributor. General Helmets conforming to this specification are designed to help protect the firefighter from head and neck injuries related to structural firefighting activities. The helmet manufacturer shall be certified ISO 9001 company to assure quality procedures and production capabilities.

13 Physical Configuration The basic helmet shall be flared, rear-brim design with a length of 14, a width of 10 at the face shield hardware and a height of 6-7/8. Shell The helmet shell shall be of contemporary style and shall be constructed of heat-resistant thermoplastic. Color pigment shall be added to the thermoplastic resin as part of the manufacturing process that molds the helmet to help maintain appearance by masking chips and scratches that might occur in daily wear and tear. The shell finish shall be available in white, yellow, red, black, blue, orange and lime-yellow. The edge of the outer shell shall have aluminum reinforced, elastomeric edge beading that is secured at the rear of the brim by a stainless steel clip and D-ring fastened by a stainless steel rivet. The edge beading shall not melt, drip or ignite when tested to NFPA Impact Liner System The impact liner shall consist of a urethane foam liner glued to a black high-heat resistant inner shell with a heat deflection temperature > psi. The urethane foam liner shall be formed without the use of CFCs to eliminate the potential for additional expansion when subjected to heat during actual use. The black inner shell shall have four 1 x 3 pieces of adhesive-backed Velcro hook material attached, two to each side, to secure the ear/ neck protector at the side of the inner shell. Crown Strap Suspension System The crown strap suspension system shall be three 3/4 nylon web straps attached to six nylon keys. The keys shall be locked into the lip of the inner shell against the urethane impact liner. Ratchet Headband The helmet shall have a quick-adjustment sizing capability by means of a ratchet adjustment system attached to a heat-resistant nylon headband. The headband shall be attached to the inner shell by four black acetal buttons (two front, two rear). The headband shall have the ability to be raised or lowered inside of the inner shell by location points on the headband. This adjustment shall not affect the height of the helmet on the firefighter s head. The ratchet portion of the headband shall have a ratchet height adjuster located at the rear of the headband, inside of the inner shell, to permit the ratchet to be positioned for comfort on the nape of the firefighter s head. This ratchet height adjuster shall permit at least 1 of travel by means of three height adjustment slots for proper fit. This independent adjustment component shall have a 3/4 piece of adhesive backed Velcro hook material attached at the center rear of this component to secure the rear portion of the ear/neck protector. The ratchet housing shall be wrapped in a cushion-backed leather cover to enhance fit and comfort at the nape of the head. This leather ratchet cover shall be attached by four pieces of Velcro hook and loop material to permit removal for cleaning and replacement.

14 Brow Pad The headband shall be supplied with a fire retardant knit brow pad, backed with foam cushion padding material at the forehead. This brow pad shall be attached by Velcro hook and loop material to permit removal for laundering and replacement. Attachment to the headband with stitching will not be permitted. Chinstrap The chinstrap shall consist of two pieces of 3/4 black Nomex webbing with a super-tough nylon quickrelease buckle and a chrome-plated postman s slide fastener. The male side of the quick-release buckle shall be anchored to the right side of the outer shell with a dielectric anchor block secured to the face shieldmounting bracket with two stainless steel screws. The long portion of the chinstrap with the female side of the quick-release buckle and the postman s slide fastener shall be attached to the left side of the outer shell in the same manner. When the chinstrap is connected and fully extended, maximum length shall be at least 24 when measured from one anchor block to the opposite anchor block. Ear/Neck Protector The ear/neck protector shall consist of a 6-oz. rip-stop Nomex outer shell backed with two layers of flame retardant cotton flannel for comfort and protection. A 1 strip of Velcro loop material shall be stitched in one continuous band across the top of the outer shell of the ear/neck protector for attachment to the inner shell. When properly attached to the inner shell of the helmet, the ear/neck protector shall have the following minimum coverage to the sides and rear of the helmet brim: 1. 6 from the sides of the helmet brim at the chinstrap /2 from the center rear of the helmet brim. Face shield The face shield shall be a hard-coated high heat thermoplastic material 4 x 15 that is molded in the optically correct formed position and designed to fit the contour of the helmet brim. The face shield shall be certified to meet the optic requirements of ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 Standard for Eye and Face Protection. This certification shall be in addition to compliance with NFPA requirements for heat and impact performance. When mounted, the face shield shall permit a minimum retract ability of 90 in the stowed position. The face shield shall be mounted to the brim of the outer shell by a glass-reinforced, flame resistant, nylon hand wheel/stainless steel threaded stud attached to a brass T-nut which is supported by an aluminum washer and mounting bracket. The face shield hardware shall be compliant to NFPA The mounting bracket shall be secured to the brim of the outer shell by the chin strap screws. A thermoplastic spacer washer shall be used to bridge the mounting bracket adjoining the edge beading. Retro-reflective Trim The outer shell shall have 5-1 x 4 fluorescent lime-yellow, retro-reflective markings located around the circumference of the outer shell. The reflective materials shall be glass bead based to maximize the resistance

15 to heat exposure experienced in firefighting. Vinyl based reflective materials will not be considered equal. Warranty Bullard warrants to the original purchaser that the firefighter helmet and non-electronic components are free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of five (5) years from the date of manufacture on the helmet shell and lifetime (as defined in NFPA 1851: 10 years) warranty on the nonelectronic components. **FIREFIGHTER GAUNTLET GLOVE** The new Alpha X structural firefighting glove is certified by SEI to latest NFPA 1971 standard (2013 edition). Full and complete natural leather outer shell Premium Italian top grain cow and swine hide No fabric utilized on outer shell Unequaled wet grip strength Strategic wear and grip pads on finger tips / thumb Excellent cut / rip / abrasion resistance Overall anatomically correct ergonomic design Unique features: Extreme dexterity with no sacrifice of protection Glove refuses to harden or stiffen and remains soft / pliable after repeated use Glove conforms and takes on unique hand signature of user after repeated use Hand is effortlessly able to be inserted and removed when glove and or hand is wet or sweaty Liner remains intact (no pull out) and is guaranteed Critical palm and back of hand (greater knuckle region) have highest obtainable certification TPP rating of greater than 60 All sizes and configurations in stock and ready to ship Each pair packaged with versatile reusable utility bag and Velcro glove strap Thermal Urethane Vapor Barrier: Proprietary formulation specifically designed for the fire service Robotic welded seams (not glued) 350% elongation prior to burst (memory free performance) Degradation (melt point) well above NFPA requirements Superior liquid penetration resistance Multiple sizes to accommodate various glove sizing Kovenex Thermal Liner: A revolutionary fabric made from a special patented blend of High-performance fibers

16 Sizes: 2X Small, Extra Small, Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large, 2X Large, 3X Large **HAIX North America, Inc. Product Specification Sheet FIRE HERO XTREME** Article # Men; Women Sizes men 5-16, half sizes, ladies 5-12, half sizes, Widths Narrow, Medium, Wide Leg Height 11 inches Manufacturer HAIX - Schuhe Produktions- und Vertriebs GmbH Country of Origin Germany Product Abstract Bunker boot, black, waterproof (to 10.5 inches measured from top of the insole in the heel area), full leather, profiled rubber toe cap, large boot straps on both sides, shin protection, boot with non-slip, shock-absorbing, electrical shock resistant rubber outsole and machine washable insole. Information A booklet containing product details, antistatic information, and care instructions will be included with each pair of shoes. Materials Upper Hydrophobic, full grain cowhide, breathable, color black. Approx inches ( mm) thick. Tested to be hydrophobic for a minimum of 120 minutes (dynamic test in the Penetrometer). Free of PCP, AZO dyes and Chromium-VI. Shaft closure (casing, top band, and ankle flexor area) Hydrophobic casing leather, breathable, color black. Approx inches ( mm) thick. Tested to be hydrophobic for a minimum of 120 minutes (dynamic test in the Penetrometer). Free of PCP, AZO dyes and Chromium-VI. The casing is approx. 1.5 inch (40 mm) high. Heel bend Black edging leather, minimum inches ( mm) thick. Shin protection Memory foam between shaft and lining, 0.31 inches (8mm) thick. Ankle protection Combination of rubber protector with thickness of 0.12 inches (3 mm), upper leather, and memory foam inside. Pull-on loop two large pull-on loops at both sides made from upper leather, strengthened with textile strip. Padding Soft, reticulated, breathable foam. Lining 4 layer waterproof laminate with permanently welded seams, abrasion resistance, and nonwoven. 1st layer Thermo bonded nonwoven 2nd layer Bicomponent membrane based on eptfe or at least similar 3rd layer Functional nonwoven 4th layer Backing fabric: knit monofilament

17 Inside back strap A highly abrasion resistant non-woven material. Thread NOMEX threads, with a minimum dimension of Nm 30/3, water repellent, colour yellow. Foot bed Moisture-absorbing insole with steel joint and ankle support made from polyester non-woven, 0.1 inch (2.5 mm) thick. Ladder shank Thickness 1.4 mm, stainless, 3 riffles, deflection at 400 lb (182 kg) acc. NFPA not more than 1/4 inch (6 mm) Insole Anatomically formed, removable climatic innersole made from polyester fleece laminated with polyamide nonwoven, high abrasion resistant, wicks moisture away from foot, machine washable at 86 F. Heel counter made of fibrous leather board, matching to the firefighting last. Protective toe cap Composite/plastic toe cap, type Carbon HX 01 Outsole Oil and fuel resistant, non-slip and non-chalky, electrical shock resistant rubber shell sole, contains PU damping wedge with puncture resistant metal insert, self-cleaning. Technical Information Upper leather with Sun Reflect Specially furnished upper leather, made during the tanning process Reduces the heating effect of the upper leather by direct sunlight Sunlight is reflected by the leather, keeping the leather and the feet cooler The leather has a reflection rate of over 65 % at a test wavelength of 980 nm, tested with a calibrated test equipment Outsole Shore hardness rubber outsole Shore A (65 ± 3) at 73.4 F Shore hardness of the suction cup Shore A (60 ± 3) at 73.4 F Main tread depth minimum 0.24 inches (5.5 mm); round tread groove base Suction cups in yellow color for slick and wet surfaces (softer rubber composition) Honeycomb pattern for ice and snow as well as slick and wet surfaces Fins for ice and snow as well as slick and wet surfaces Stable, non-slipping sole edge for ice, snow and uneven terrain and for high lateral stability. Ladder bar treading in the joint area. Highly heat resistant connection of the rubber sole with the upper leather. Steel mid sole Thickness 0.02 inches (0.5 mm) Stainless, corrosion-resistant Puncture resistance acc. NFPA N (272 lbf) Flex cracking resistance acc. to ASTM F and CAN/CSA Z ,500,000 flexes MSL-System Worldwide unique system with injected foam for enhanced shock absorbing and insulation against heat and cold. ES-Out-System (Easy-slip-out system)

18 Specially designed heel edge for easy removal of boots Integrated bootjack Instep flex System offering a very good heel adaptation of the boot to different instep heights and widths. With elastic insert which stretches when stepping into the boot and therefore enables the foot to get in. This elastic insert encompasses the foot tightly in the instep area and pushes it against the rear cap. During walking, a tight heel fit has to be guaranteed. The heel may not (or only at a minimum) move up and down inside the boot ( slipping in the boot). Heel and instep bend Guarantees a smooth movement when kneeling, bending, and operating a machine. With padded leather as instep and heel bend. With an equivalent puncture proof analogical to the rest of the upper in the instep area. Pull-on loops With leather straps on both sides of the boots. At least 1 inch (25 mm) broad having a length of approx. 10 inches (25 cm). Reflective strip With an at least 0.79 inch (20 mm) up to 1.97 inch (50 mm) wide reflection ankle strip at the outside above the outsole. Toe protection cap Composite toe cap according to ASTM F and CAN/CSA-Z HD-Cap-System (High-durability-cap system) Specially developed profiled rubber toe cap for long lasting durability. The seam is in a furrow which protects it from scrubbing. Inlay sole Surface layer material must withstand a minimum of 100,000 scrubbing cycles without scrubbing through. VW-Fit-System (Vario-Wide-Fit-System) With 3 different colored insole s paddings, boots can be adapted to fit individual widths - narrow : blue - medium: red - wide: yellow Climate System Permits air circulation with every step. At the upper leg height ending, there are at least 12 ventilation holes. Inner lining glued to upper only periodically to prevent detachment and allow full breathability of the leather. Extended Wear Program Out of warranty HAIX footwear can be completely refurbished through a resole package. This package includes any necessary replacement or repair of stitching, toe caps, and soles. Footwear will also be cleaned, deodorized, and receive new insoles. HAIX footwear owners also have the option of a sole replacement only or a toe cap replacement only. All HAIX footwear can be refurbished with original manufacturer parts.

19 Quality Assurance Every shoe is equipped with a durable, long lasting, and legible label containing company specific data as serial number, size, and production site. Each shoe has a unique code number which permits tracking of the shoes in the production company and with consumers. Waterproof quality Each 50th pair (and/or after each disturbance of the producing process) of welded seams must be checked using an imperviousness testing device. The welding seam must withstand a test pressure of 1 bar for at least 5 minutes. The test result is available upon demand. Daily, at least one pair of shoes is checked for its waterproof quality on a walking simulator. Over a period of 300,000 scrubbing cycles (approx. 24 hours) the shoe should not take on any water. Test results are available on demand. On prior agreement and on demand, technically adequate testing procedures (e.g. centrifuge) are also able to be used due to production organizational reasons. Certification by Underwriter s Laboratories, Inc. NFPA , Standard for Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting NFPA , Standard on Liquid Splash-Protective Ensembles and Clothing for Hazardous Material Emergencies CAN/CSA-Z , Standard for Protective Footwear, Grade 1 ASTM F , Standard Specification for Protective Footwear Impact Class I/75, Compression Class C/75 Puncture Resistance PR Schematic representation

20 Special Note BIDDERS ARE URGED TO PROMPTLY REVIEW THE REQUIREMENTS OF ALL SPECIFICATIONS AND SUBMIT QUESTIONS FOR RESOLUTION AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE DURING THE BID PERIOD. QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE PURCHASING AGENT DURING THE BID PERIOD AND SHALL BECOME PART OF YOUR BID PACKAGE. OTHERWISE, THIS WILL BE CONSTRUED AS ACCEPTANCE BY THE BIDDERS THAT THE INTENT OF THE SPECIFICATIONS IS CLEAR AND THAT COMPETITIVE BIDS MAY BE OBTAINED AS SPECIFIED HEREIN. PROTESTS WITH REGARD TO THE SPECIFICATION DOCUMENTS SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED AFTER BIDS ARE OPENED. Bid Packages are mailed only as a courtesy. The City of Hammond does not assume responsibility for bidders to receive bid packages. Bidders should rely only on advertisements in the local newspaper, and should personally pick up bid packages with specifications. Full information may be obtained, or questions answered, by contacting the Purchasing Department, Hammond City Hall Complex, 310 East Charles Street or by calling (985) These specifications are written in a manner to invite open competition. Any manufacturer s names, trade names, brand names, or catalog numbers used in the specifications are for the purpose of describing and establishing general quality levels. Such references are not intended to be restrictive unless the invitation to bid states that only the brand name will be considered for reasons of compatibility, etc. The Public Bid number, Bidder s name, address, and bid opening date shall be clearly printed or typed on the outside of the bid envelope if mailed, if faxed or ed same information to be reflected on document. Only one (1) bid shall be accepted from each bidder. Submission of more than one (1) bid or alternates not requested may be grounds for rejection of all bids by the bidder. All bids must be delivered, ed, faxed or mailed. Normally, bid bonds will not be required on bids for materials, supplies, annual contracts or small labor contracts. If a bid bond is required, it will be specifically requested on the bid form and included in the specifications. Bids shall be accepted only on the bid forms furnished by the City of Hammond Purchasing Department. The City of Hammond shall only accept bids from those bidders in whose name the bid forms and or specifications were issued. Altered or incomplete bid forms, or use of substitute forms or documents, shall render the bid non-responsive and subject to rejection. The entire bid package, including the specifications and copies of any addenda issued shall be submitted to the Purchasing Department as THE BID. All bids must be typed or written in BLUE/BLACK INK. Any erasures, strikeover and/or changes to prices shall be initialed by the bidder. Failure to initial shall be cause for rejection of the bid as non-responsive. All bids shall be signed. Failure to do so shall cause the bid to be rejected as non-responsive.

21 Where one (1) or more vendor s exact products or typical workmanship is designated as the level of quality desired or equivalent, the Purchasing Agent/Building Official, after study and review, reserves the right to determine the acceptability of any equivalent offered. The decision, after study and review, shall be final and binding. If bidding equivalent products, specifications, illustrative literature and any deviations shall be submitted with bid. Representative samples shall be submitted upon request, if appropriate. Non-Discrimination: By Submitting and signing this bid, Bidder certifies that he agrees to adhere to the mandates dictated by title VI and VII of the civil rights act of 1964, as amended; the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974; section 503 of the Rehabilitation act of 1973; section 202 of Executive Order 11246, as amended; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of Bidder agrees to keep informed of and comply with all Federal, State and Local Laws, Ordinances and Regulations which affect His Employees or Prospective Employees. Bid Form for Public Bid As a qualified bidder for the project, I have carefully examined all of the Bidding Documents and have examined the conditions and specifications of the work to be done, and I hereby propose to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, etc., as called for by the bidding specifications. Signature of Bidder Company Name The above signature on this Sealed Bid certifies that bidder has carefully examined the instructions to bidders, terms and specifications applicable to and made a part of this Seal Bid Package. Bidder further certifies that the prices shown are in full compliance with the conditions, terms and specifications of this Sealed Bid. Bid Price: *Fire Gear Base Set: $ *PX Series Fire Helmet: $ *Gauntlet Gloves: $ *Haix Xtreme: $

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