City of Bristol, Tennessee P.O. Box 1189 Bristol, Tennessee Bid Reference No

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1 City of Bristol, Tennessee P.O. Box 1189 Bristol, Tennessee INVITATION TO BID Bid Reference No April 26, 2017 Competitive sealed bids will be received by the City of Bristol, Tennessee for the following: Structural Firefighting Turnout Fear Bids will be accepted in the Purchasing Department, Bristol City Hall, 801 Anderson Street, Room 204, Bristol, Tennessee until May 11, 2017 at 2:00 p.m., prevailing local time, at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read. Include the bid reference number on the bid envelope. Contact Assistant Chief, Mike Carrier at , if you have technical questions. Contact Crystal Key at , if you have any questions regarding the bidding process.

2 City of Bristol, Tennessee Invitation to Bid Bid Reference No TABLE OF CONTENTS Enclosed I. Instructions to Bidders X II. General Conditions X III. Special Conditions IV. Description of Requirements and Specifications X V. Bid Pricing Sheet X VI. Requirements of Iran Divestment Act X VII. Title VI Voluntary Disclosure X

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4 City of Bristol, Tennessee Invitation to Bid INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS 1. Each bid must be signed by the bidder with his/her original signature on the Bid Pricing Sheet for consideration. Bids by a Partnership must be signed with the partnership name by one of the members of the partnership, or by an authorized representative, followed by the signature and title of the person signing. Bids by Corporations must be signed with the name of the corporation, followed by the signature and designation of the president, secretary, or person authorized to legally bind the corporation. 2. Bids must be received prior to the specified time of closing as designated in the invitation. Bids received late will be returned unopened to the bidder. 3. Envelopes must be sealed when submitted and must be properly noted with the bid reference number and the description of the bid item. Separate bids must be submitted for each reference number. The City will not be held responsible for the premature opening of unmarked envelopes if sent through regular mailing system. Facsimile transmissions of bidding documents will not be accepted. 4. Bids containing erasures or corrections thereon will be rejected unless said erasures or corrections are noted over the initials or signature of the bidder. 5. Bids may be submitted on any one item or any group of items unless otherwise stated herein. The unit price must be shown for each item or group of items as requested. 6. References in the Description of Requirements and Specifications describing the material, supplies, or services required of a particular trade name, catalog or model number are made for descriptive purposes to guide the bidder in interpreting the type of material or supplies or nature of the work described. They should not be construed as excluding offers on other type of materials and supplies or of performing the work in a manner other than specified. However, the bidders attention is called to Paragraph 6 of the General Conditions which must be strictly adhered to. 7. All bids shall remain valid for a period of sixty (60) days after bid opening unless a longer period is otherwise stated herein. 8. Bids are to be mailed to or delivered to the Purchasing Department, Bristol City Hall, 801 Anderson Street, Room 204, Bristol, Tennessee One original and one copy of each bid proposal must be submitted for review, unless otherwise stated. 9. The City of Bristol is tax-exempt and sales taxes are not to be included on the bid. Any bid including sales taxes will be adjusted at the time of the bid opening. The City s sales tax exemption number will be provided to the successful bidder.

5 INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS (CONTINUED) Page In the event bidder fails to honor bid, they will be declared non-responsible and removed from future bid opportunities. If bidder is submitting equipment from current inventory, the bid must be valid for a period of sixty (60) days after bid opening and cannot be subject to prior sale provisions. 11. In accordance with T.C.A all contractor license information, including electrical, plumbing, and HVAC must be listed on the outside of the bid envelope for projects of $25,000 or more. All masonry contractor information must be included for masonry portions of a project exceeding $100,000. In order to comply, list the name of the project, contract number, name, address, and contractor s license number of the Bidder, expiration date of the Contractor s license, the classification applying to this bid, and date and time of opening. All contractor information must be included for any of the above types of contractors. If this information is not listed, the bid will be deemed non-responsive. - End of Section -

6 City of Bristol, Tennessee Invitation to Bid GENERAL CONDITIONS 1. The City of Bristol reserves the right to reject any and all bids or parts thereof, and unless otherwise specified by the bidder, to accept any item in the bid. In case of error in extending the total amount of the bid, the unit price will govern. Bid pricing should be stated in both words and numbers. In the case of a discrepancy, the price in words will govern. The City also reserves the right to waive informalities on all or any part of any bid as deemed to be in the best interests of the City. 2. The purchaser is a municipality and invoices are processed for payment not less than twice a month. It shall be understood that the cash discount period will be extended to the date that invoices are paid. Payment will commence or be made in full after delivery and/or completion of the project and acceptance of equipment. All documents, invoice, title and exception certificate shall be presented to the Purchasing Department, 801 Anderson Street, Room 204, Bristol, Tennessee In case of default by the bidder or contractor, the City of Bristol may procure the articles or services from other sources and hold the bidder or contractor responsible for any excess cost occasioned thereby. 4. All prices quoted shall be United States currency. Prices shall be stated in units of quantities specified. 5. Prices quoted, unless otherwise stated by bidder, will be considered as being based on delivery to destination as designated and to include any charges for packing, crating, containers, etc., and being in strict accordance with specifications as shown. 6. Whenever a reference is made in the specifications or in describing the materials, supplies or services required, or a particular trade name, manufacturer s catalog, or model number, the bidder, if awarded a contract, will be required to furnish the particular item referred to in strict accordance with the specifications or description unless a departure or substitution is clearly noted and described in the proposal by the bidder. 7. It is the intent of these specifications to secure and to insure the delivery of the specified unit(s) complete and ready to withstand the service and continuous use encountered by the City in the course of the work for which the unit(s) is/are intended. Omission of any essential detail from these specifications does not relieve the supplier from furnishing such unit.

7 GENERAL CONDITIONS (CONTINUED) Page 2 8. The bidder, by executing a contract or bid proposal on the terms of the invitation to bid, warrants the product that is supplied to the buyer shall remain fully in accordance with the specifications and to be of the highest quality. All bids must be for new equipment. This provision excludes surplus, used or demonstrator products unless so stated in the specifications. 9. In the event the product as supplied to the buyer is found to be defective or does not conform to the specifications, the buyer reserves the right to cancel the order upon written notice to the supplier and return such product to the supplier at the supplier s expenses. 10. All parts not specifically mentioned herein, but which are necessary in order to furnish complete materials and installation shall be supplied by the bidder. Each product furnished to the City shall conform to the best known practices for the most recent unit. 11. If a bidder has any exceptions to these specifications, such exceptions must be stated in writing and describe in detail what is proposed to be furnished in lieu of the specified requirements. When the detailed specifications require specific brand names, model numbers, dimensions or capacities of components, it is because they have been carefully selected and specified for the intended service due to their reliability and/or availability of replacement parts on a local basis. 12. The bidder, if awarded an order or contract, agrees to protect, defend, and save harmless the City against any demand for the use of any patented materials, process, article, or device, that may enter into the manufacture, construction, or form a part of the work covered by either order or contract and he further agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City from suits or actions of every nature and description brought against it, for or on account of any injuries or damages received or sustained by any party or parties, by or from any of the acts of the contractor, his servants, or agents. 13. It is the policy of the City of Bristol, Tennessee to ensure equal opportunity in all aspects of its programs and services without regard to race, color, sex, or national origin under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of This policy applies to the administration of programs, facilities, benefits, or services that receive assistance from the Federal government. During the performance of this contract, the successful vendor agrees as follows: A. To comply with the regulations relative to nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation, Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 21, (hereafter referred to as Regulations ) as they may be amended.

8 GENERAL CONDITIONS (CONTINUED) Page 3 B. To ensure nondiscrimination on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in the selection and retention of subcontractors, including procurement of materials and lease of equipment. The vendor shall not participate either directly or indirectly in discrimination prohibited by Section 21.5 of the Regulations, including employment practices. C. That during solicitations either by competitive bidding or negotiation made by the vendor for work to be performed under a subcontract, including procurement of materials or lease of equipment, all potential subcontractors be notified by the vendor of their obligations under this contract and Regulations relative to nondiscrimination on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin. D. That all information and reports required by the Regulations be readily accessible by the City of Bristol, Tennessee or the Tennessee Department of Transportation as may be pertinent to ascertain compliance with the Regulations. E. That in the event of noncompliance with the nondiscrimination provisions of the contract, the City shall impose contract sanctions as it or the Tennessee Department of Transportation may determine to be appropriate, including but not limited to: 1. Withholding payments until compliance is made, and/or 2. Cancellation, termination, or suspension of the contract, in whole or in part. F. That the vendor includes these provisions in all subcontracts, including procurement of materials and leases of equipment. 14. Samples, when requested, must be furnished free of expense prior to the opening of bids and if not destroyed will, upon request, be returned at the bidder s expense. 15. Terms and conditions, unless stated otherwise herein, are to be effective for one year from the date of bid acceptance by the City Council. 16. All federal, state, and local law requirements must be followed. 17. The City accepts responsibility of merchandise upon receipt at the City s delivery point unless otherwise noted herein. 18. The City reserves the right to purchase more or less of the Bid Items at the unit price listed on the Bid Pricing Sheet.

9 GENERAL CONDITIONS (CONTINUED) Page Special Conditions, if any, are enclosed and listed in the Table of Contents. A conflict between Special Conditions and General Conditions shall be construed in favor of the Special Conditions. 20. The Description of Requirements and Specifications for the procurement are enclosed herewith. 21. The specifications set forth are the minimum that are acceptable. The City of Bristol reserves the right to consider differences or variations in the character, quality or workmanship of the items offered, to reject any or all bids, and to accept any bid that it may deem to be in the best interest of the City. - End of Section

10 1.0 GENERAL City of Bristol, Tennessee DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS STRUCTURAL FIREFIGHTING TURNOUT GEAR Bid Reference The City of Bristol, Tennessee reserves the right to award the bid on the basis of individual, categorical, or in the aggregate, as may be deemed necessary and appropriate to meet the City s specific needs. The City reserves the right to purchase increased or decreased amounts of each item as may be deemed necessary at the prices quoted on this bid form. Prices quoted shall include shipping and remain firm for ninety (90) days after bid opening. All items shall be shipped to the City of Bristol, Tennessee; 211 Bluff City Highway; Bristol, Tennessee STRUCTURAL FIREFIGHTING TURNOUT GEAR 2.1 Structural Firefighting Coats Coat construction The coat is designed of a 3-panel construction in all layers of an innovative V-fit design. For optimum comfort and mobility, an inverted pleat on each side where back front and back body panel pieces meet shall be incorporated. Each pleat shall begin at the back of each shoulder and shall extend vertically down the side of the coat. A combination moisture barrier/thermal liner shall include a corresponding 1" inward dynamic fold approximately 1.5" from each sleeve seam at the shoulder. This fold shall provide for coat expansion when extending arms forward and shall interface with the inverted pleats of the outer shell to maximize mobility and function of the outer shell and thermal liner. Sleeves shall be of raglan design in the front and set in design in back Coat length When measured at the center of the back from the collar seam to the hem bottom, the coat shall measure 32" long Drag rescue device The Fire Fighter Recovery Harness shall be constructed of a one and one-half inch wide KEVLAR strap that shall be installed between the outer shell and the thermal

11 DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS & SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED) Page 2 liner. This harness shall have a hand loop (16" in circumference) that exits the outer shell through a 2" polymer coated aramid reinforced slot on the back of the coat just below the collar and is held in place by means of a piece of 1.5" x 2" hook on the strap and a piece of 1" x 2" loop attached to the outer shell. This strap is then secured under a 2.25" x 5.25" flap that is sewn in at the neck /collar area. Two (2) pieces 1" x 2" loop shall be set vertically on shell to align with two pieces of 1" x 2" hook set vertically to the underside of the flap. The harness is also held in proper alignment by means of a 2"x 2" piece of loop placed on the inside of the outer shell underneath the chest trim that corresponds to a piece of 1.5"x 2" hook located on the harness. Two (2) 1" x 3.5" self-fabric straps with 1" x 2" hook on one end and 1" x 2" loop on other end shall be set to coat in the shoulder cap area to keep straps in proper position for use. Fire Fighter Recovery Harness provides mechanical leverage for dragging a downed and incapacitated structural firefighter from a life-threatening environment. The design of the harness enables the rescuer to drag the downed firefighter in line with the axis of the firefighter's skeletal frame, in order to decrease the risk of further injury Coat outer shell material The outer shell shall be constructed of +/ oz./sq. yd. 40% NOMEX /60% KEVLAR highly constructed rip stop weave with extremely durable FPE water resistant Teflon FPE alloy reinforced with a matrix of 600 denier filament Kevlar cables. Color shall be black Coat liner and moisture barrier THERMAL LINER: 3.5 oz./sq. yd. Glide (NOMEX filament/spun) face cloth quilted to 1 layer E-89 spun lace aramid 85%NOMEX /15% KEVLAR weighing approximately 2.3 oz./sq. yd. with a Teflon finish; and 1 layer of apertured (11-13 apertures/sq. inch) E-89 spunlace aramid 85% NOMEX /15% KEVLAR weighing approximately 1.5 oz./sq. yd. with a Teflon finish. (Total weight +/- 7.3 oz. /sq. yd.) MOISTURE BARRIER: NOMEX substrate laminated to a lightweight breathable, CROSSTECH (Type 2F), Teflon membrane; weighing 4.7 oz./sq. yd. The liner shall have one 8.5 x 8.5 internal pocket, which shall be made of black outer shell material. The liner pocket shall be located on the left side of coat liner. Quilt Thermal Liner Construction: The moisture barrier shall be sewn to the thermal liner at its perimeter with the breathable membrane oriented inward toward the thermal liner and away from the outer shell. All moisture barrier seams shall be sealed as required by NFPA The moisture barrier/thermal liner shall finish no more than 1" from the cuffs and 2" from the hem.

12 DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS & SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED) Page 3 MOISTURE BARRIER/THERMAL LINER ATTACHMENT: Completely Removable: The moisture barrier/thermal liner shall be completely detachable from the outer shell for ease of cleaning by the use of hook and loop, zippers, and snaps. There shall be a brass zipper and two snaps down each front facing, hook and loop shall also be located around the entire neck opening. In addition, there will be a snap for alignment along the bottom of the liner, and one snap and hook and loop at each sleeve end. All moisture barrier seams shall be sealed as required by NFPA Reflective trim All trim shall be sewn with four (4) rows lockstitch 301, minimum (6) stitches/inch for most secure trim attachment. Ventilated Trim shall be of 3" Scotchlite II (triple trim) of lime/yellow perforated with 0.08 mm holes (114 per square inch) to provide a conduit for the release of vapor that can occur when moisture is heated and the trim compressed. Coat trim shall be applied as follows: New York Pattern: One 3" strip shall be set full circumference at the bottom sweep of the outer shell; one 3" strip shall be set around each sleeve approximately 2" above the cuff; one 3" strip shall be set around each sleeve just above the elbow; and one 3" strip shall be set full circumference at the chest Coat collar MOISTURE BARRIER/THERMAL LINER CONSTRUCTION: Design shall be compatible with the outer shell so that the liner does not buckle, pull, or otherwise restrict body motion. The left and right fronts of the moisture barrier/thermal liner shall be attached to the facings at the front closure of the outer shell. The neck of the moisture barrier/thermal liner shall be secured to the neck of the outer shell collar such that when donning the coat an arm may not be accidentally caught between the outer shell and its inner linings along the neck between the armholes. Liner shall have a 4" wide, 2-ply CROSSTECH /Black and 1.5 self- material extension sewn the full length of the neck. FR loop, 3/4" wide, shall be sewn on extension to tuck into pleat in outer shell collar. COLLAR: The collar shall be of three piece split layered contoured 4-layer configuration such that when the collar is raised it shall remain standing while providing continuous thermal and moisture protection around the neck and face. To ensure this protection, the two layers of outer shell collar shall be fully lined with one layer of Gore RT7100 PTFE moisture barrier material and two layers of 1.5 oz. apertured E-89 thermal liner. The collar shall provide proper interface with liner to insure no moisture penetration through the collar seam to inside of coat. The collar shall be contoured and shall completely cover the neck and throat area when in the raised position. Raised height shall be approximately three inches with a contoured overlap at the front of the coat. Collar closure shall be provided by FR hook and loop

13 DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS & SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED) Page 4 1.5" x 4", with hook portion sewn on right side of collar, and loop portion sewn on left, set horizontal. Collar shall be of such design so as not to interfere with SCBA facemasks, nor helmet. When examined prior to donning, the turned up collar shall completely wrap around the front of the neck opening such that left and right collars touch or overlap to maximize facial protection. The three piece contoured 4-layer collar shall be sewn with a pleat on the innermost layer. Pleat shall have 3/4" FR hook sewn on the underside to engage the moisture barrier extension on the liner Hanger loop An external hanger loop constructed of a double layer of outer shell material and reinforced with two 42-stitch bartacks shall be provided on the outside of the coat at the collar seam. It shall be designed to provide long service and shall not tear or separate from the coat when the coat is hung by the hanger loop, loaded evenly with a weight of 80 lbs. and allowed to hang for one minute Coat inner yoke reinforcement A layer of (3.0 oz./sq. yd. Teflon treated Chambray (NOMEX spun) face cloth quilted to araflo/e-89 (Total weight +/ oz./sq. yd)) shall be positioned between the moisture barrier and thermal liner for extra thermal protection in a high heat and compression area of the coat. It shall be sewn to the inside of the upper back portion of the thermal liner across the upper back from the back shoulder and collar seams 7" down, over the tops of shoulders and down the front approximately 4" ending at the armhole Coat shoulder reinforcement A 4" wide area at the top of the shoulders extending 6" from the collar seam shall be capped with outer shell material for abrasion resistance and thermal protection Coat elbow reinforcement The sleeve shall have an insert throughout all layers that shall provide a natural bend in the sleeve. This elbow shall include cut outs, shaped pieces, and darts to create free movement with few restrictions. The insert shall consist of black polymer coated aramid for abrasion resistance and thermal protection Coat cuff reinforcement The extended cuff of the sleeve shall be reinforced with a binding of black polymer coated aramid not less than 3" in total width for abrasion resistance and thermal protection. One leather tab with female snap fastener shall be set in the cuff to attach outer shell to liner.

14 DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS & SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED) Page Coat wristlets An internal wristlet shall consist of a 2-ply knit of 48% NOMEX / 48% KEVLAR and 4% Spandex for superior recovery. Wristlet to be combination of natural and bronze colors producer dyed by DuPont, and with extremely durable Teflon water resistant alloy not less than 8" extending completely over the palm with a thumbhole preventing the wristlet from sliding back. Wristlets shall be double stitched and bound to the moisture barrier/thermal liner providing extended thermal and slash protection Waterwells - Ever-Dri A combination (3.0 oz./sq. yd. Teflon treated Chambray (NOMEX spun) face cloth quilted to araflo/e-89 (Total weight +/ oz./sq. yd)) and one layer of breathable CROSSTECH (Type 2C) moisture barrier leader shall be sewn no more than 1" back from the combination liner sleeve end. This leader shall be approximately 4" in length and end with a gathering of 1" elastic. This sleeve well shall prevent water and hazardous materials from entering the sleeve when arms are in a raised position. The combination liner sleeve ends shall be inserted into the outer shell sleeve ends by means of lining up the snaps then attaching the FR loop fastener of the combination liner sleeve end with the FR hook fastener of the outer shell cuff. This method of combination liner attachment shall prevent any gaps from occurring between the combination liner and sleeve well during a full range of motion. The combination liner shall extend to within 1" of the sleeve end Coat closure system THERMAL FRONT PANEL CONSTRUCTION: There shall be continuous thermal and moisture protection around the entire torso including the storm flap. To ensure this protection, as well as reduce potential for wicking moisture to inside of liner, both right and left inside front facings of the coat outer shell shall incorporate outer shell fabric extending from collar to hem. COAT FRONT CLOSURE DESIGN: The complete outer shell coat front closure design shall consist of a FRONT CLOSURE SYSTEM completely protected by an OUTSIDE STORM FLAP, which shall have its own independent STORM FLAP CLOSURE SYSTEM. STORM FLAP: A storm flap measuring not less than 2.5" wide, nor less than 22" in length shall be set on the outside of the right side of the coat opening for maximum thermal protection and clear drainage. The inner lining of the storm flap shall be Gore RT7100 PTFE moisture barrier meeting all requirements for moisture barriers sandwiched between two layers of outer shell fabric.

15 DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS & SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED) Page 6 FRONT/STORM FLAP CLOSURES: The front closure shall consist of a #9 brass zipper with a 1 3/4" polymer coated aramid tab added to left bottom for fast closure and exit. The storm flap closure shall consist of 1.5" wide FR hook and loop attachment with FR hook fastener sewn on the left front of the coat, and corresponding FR loop fastener sewn on the inner side of the outer storm flap. The hook and loop closure shall extend the full length of the outer storm flap eliminating all exposed frontal hardware Coat options Coat options listed below: Mic Tab There shall be a 1" X 3" triple layer self -fabric mic tab attached with bar tacks on each side. Bar tacks shall be a minimum 42-stitch bar tack. Location shall be on the right chest. Flashlight Strap There shall be a 1.25"x 8.5" self fabric flashlight holder x-stitched to the outer shell of coat. Strap shall have 1"x 2" hook applied to one end of the strap and 1"x 2" loop applied to opposite end of strap. There shall be a 703 hook applied to outer shell 5" above the self fabric strap. It shall be securely fastened to the coat by means of a self fabric strap looped through the end of the 703 hook and bar tacked to the outer shell. Location shall be on the right chest. Sewn On Lettering There shall be 3" lime yellow Scotchlite letters, sewn-on. Lettering shall be BRISTOL TN and location shall be arched across the yoke. Lettering Patches There shall be one 5"x18" contoured 2-layer self-fabric one-line Letter Patch attached to hang from back hem. Lettering Patch Attachment Hook & loop shall be used to attach patch to coat. Lettering Patch Attachment LETTER PATCH ATTACHMENT: There shall be one (1) male snap at each top corner of hanging letter patch (total of two (2) male snaps) and two (2) female logo snaps on the inside of the shell to align with the male snaps. Sewn On Lettering There shall be 3" lime yellow Scotchlite letters, sewn-on.

16 DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS & SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED) Page 7 Lettering Lettering shall be (Firefighter s last name). Location for Lettering Shall be on a patch Liner inspection system COAT LINER INSPECTION SYSTEM: There shall be an opening located on the coat liner approximately 11" in length at the center back of the neck separating the thermal barrier and moisture barrier. This opening will provide the ability to completely invert the coat liner to properly view the integrity of the entire liner system. There shall be one piece.75"x 4" FR loop sewn to the back side of the liner system with a corresponding piece of.75"x 4" FR hook sewn to the inside of the outer shell to ensure proper alignment when installing the liner system into the outer shell. This Liner Inspection System is completely hidden when the liner is properly installed into the outer shell Coat pockets Turn-Out Pockets located on left and right of the front bottom: 9 x 9 hand warmer pocket that expand by means of a 2 pleat. The pockets shall be lined and reinforced with self-fabric 4.5 up on the inside of the pocket with a selfmaterial backer. The pocket shall be set at the bottom of the coat hem and reflective trim shall be set on each pocket. Pockets and flaps shall be set with stitch 301, seam Ssb-2 with the top and bottom pocket corners and top corners of flap reinforced with bar tacks for additional strength. Drainage of moisture to be provided by brass eyelets. Each pocket flap shall measure 3" x 9.5". Pocket flaps shall close to the pocket using 2 pieces of 1.5" x 2.75" loop horizontally on the pocket and 2 pieces of 1.5" x 2.75" hook vertically on underside of flap. Turn-Out Pockets located on left side of the chest: One 3.5" wide x 8" deep full bellows radio pocket that expands by means of side and front gussets to a thickness of 2" in front and back. Pocket and flap shall be set with stitch 301, seam Ssb-2 with the top and bottom pocket corners and top corners of flap reinforced with a minimum 42-stitch bar tack. A brass eyelet shall provide drainage of moisture. Pocket flaps shall be 4.5 x 4. Pocket shall be fully lined with poly-cotton on three sides inside pocket and flap. Pocket flap shall close to the pocket top using one piece of 2"x 2" loop on pocket horizontally and one piece of 2"x 3" hook on flap vertically.

17 DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS & SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED) Page Structural firefighting pants Pant model/design PANT CONSTRUCTION: The pant shall have a low-rise waist design. WAISTBAND: The waist of the pants shall be reinforced on the inside with 1-ply of outer shell fabric material not less than 1.5" in width. The pant waist shall be contour shaped for better comfort and hemmed to provide strength with the independent waistband, which shall then be double stitched to the outer shell Pant outer shell material The outer shell shall be constructed of +/- 6.5 oz./sq. yd. 35% NOMEX /665% KEVLAR highly constructed ripstop weave with extremely durable FPE water resistant Teflon FPPE alloy reinforced with a matrix of 600 denier filament Kevlar cables. Color shall be black Pant liner and moisture barrier THERMAL LINER: 3.6 oz./sq. yd. Glide (NOMEX filament/spun) face cloth quilted to 1 layer E-89 spunlace aramid 85%NOMEX /15% KEVLAR weighing approximately 2.3 oz./sq. yd. with a Teflon finish, and 1 layer of apertured (11-13 apertures/sq. inch) E-89 spunlace aramid 85% NOMEX /15% KEVLAR weighing approximately 1.5 oz./sq. yd. with a Teflon finish. (Total weight +/- 7.3 oz./sq. yd.) MOISTURE BARRIER: NOMEX substrate laminated to a lightweight breathable, CROSSTECH (Type 2F), Teflon membrane; weighing 5.0 oz./sq. yd. MOISTURE BARRIER/THERMAL LINER CONSTRUCTION: Design shall be compatible with the outer shell so that the liner does not buckle, pull, or otherwise restrict body motion. To deter the wicking of moisture up the thermal liner leg the bottom nine inches of each thermal leg shall be constructed of Semper Dri (3.0 oz./sq. yd. Teflon treated Chambray (NOMEX spun) face cloth quilted to one layer E-89 spunlace aramid 85%NOMEX /15% KEVLAR weighing approximately 2.3 oz./sq. yd. with a Teflon finish and one layer of apertured (11-13 apertures/sq. inch) E-89 spunlace aramid 85% NOMEX /15% KEVLAR weighing approximately 1.5 oz./sq. yd. with a Teflon finish. (Total weight +/- 6.8 oz./sq. yd.)). The waist of the moisture barrier/thermal liner shall be secured to the waist of the outer shell such that when donning the pant leg may not be accidentally caught between the outer shell and its inner linings along the waist and between the legs of the pant. Quilt Thermal Liner Construction: The moisture barrier shall be completely sewn to a Teflon treated NOMEX facecloth at its perimeter. The moisture barrier substrate/facecloth combination will be sewn to the quilted thermal liner at its perimeter with the breathable membrane oriented inward toward the thermal liner and away from

18 DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS & SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED) Page 9 the outer shell. The quilted thermal liner will be oriented toward the wearer. All moisture barrier seams shall be sealed as required by NFPA The moisture barrier/thermal liner shall finish no more than 3" from the pant cuffs. Completely Removable: The moisture barrier/thermal liner shall be completely detachable from the outer shell for ease of cleaning by using snaps and hook and loop. Eight (8) evenly spaced snaps shall secure the liner to the integral waistband; two (2) snaps shall be set in leather leg tabs at each leg end and hook and loop on each side of fly facing Reflective trim All trim shall be sewn with four (4) rows lockstitch 301, minimum six (6) stitches/inch for most secure trim attachment. All trim shall be: 3" Scotchlite II (triple trim) lime/yellow. Pant trim shall be applied as follows: (1) strip set full circumference around the bottom of the cuff 3" from the bottom cuff Pant fly closure STORM FLY/CLOSURE: The outer shell shall have a sewn on overlapping fly front running the full length of the fly on the right side. The flap shall not be less than 2.5" wide at the waistband. The bottom of the fly shall be reinforced with a 42 stitch bartack. The storm fly shall be held closed along its length by means of a hook and loop fastener closure 1.5" minimum width, along the leading edge for a distance of not less than 6" from the bottom of the fly closure to the waist area for proper alignment and secure closure. Additionally, one (1) snap shall be positioned at the inside top of the fly. Pant closure shall be provided by #9 brass zipper. The storm fly shall be outer shell material, lined with a 4. strip of CROSSTECH (Type 2C) moisture barrier material. THERMAL FLY ASSEMBLY: A 3/4" wide x 9" long loop fastener shall be sewn to the moisture barrier/thermal liner to engage corresponding hook fastener on the underside of the outside storm fly and facing. WAISTBAND: The waist of the pants shall be reinforced on the inside with one (1) ply of outer shell fabric material not less than 1.5" in width. The pant waist shall be contour shaped for better comfort and hemmed to provide strength with the independent waistband, which shall then be double stitched to the outer shell Pant knee reinforcement V-FIT KNEE: The knee shall have an insert throughout all layers that shall provide a natural bend in the leg. This knee shall include cut outs, shaped pieces, and darts to create free movement with few restrictions. The insert shall consist of black polymer coated aramid for abrasion resistance and thermal protection. For added thermal protection, an additional layer of uninterrupted 1/8 thick, fire retardant closed-cell

19 DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS & SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED) Page 10 foam shall be positioned between the moisture barrier and thermal liner. In addition to reinforcement, knees shall be padded using one layer of uninterrupted 1/8" thick, fire retardant closed-cell foam. This reinforcement material shall be oriented between the outer shell and knee insert reinforcement Pant cuff reinforcement The cuff area of the pant shall be reinforced with a binding of black polymer coated aramid not less than 2" in total width for greater strength, abrasion resistance, and thermal protection Miscellaneous pant options The back portion of the cuff will gradually curve upward from each side seam to a maximum of 2 at the center back of the pant leg to prevent wear on the back of the cuff Leg tabs 2 Leather leg tabs 3/4" wide x 1 3/4" long with female snaps. Bartacked 2" up from bottom edge on inside. (1 on inseam 1 on outseam) Liner inspection system PANT LINER INSPECTION SYSTEM: There shall be an opening located on the pant liner system to the right side of the waist separating the thermal barrier and moisture barrier, approximately 10" in length. This opening will provide the ability to completely invert the pant liner to properly view the integrity of the entire liner system. There shall be a piece of 1" x 3" FR loop sewn to the moisture barrier 3" over from beginning of opening and a corresponding piece of 1" x 3" FR hook sewn to the inside of the outer shell to ensure proper alignment when installing the liner system into the outer shell. This Liner Inspection System is completely hidden when the liner is properly installed into the outer shell Belts and harnesses There shall be five (5) self-fabric belt loops, each made using 2 separate 1"x 3" straps that close with 1" x 2" hook & loop. Three (3) loops bartacked even at waist and two (2) at crotch Pant pockets Turn-Out Pockets shall be located on each thigh: 9" wide x 10" high, outside full bellows pockets that expand by means of side and bottom gussets to a thickness of 2" in front and back. Pockets shall be fully lined with KEVLAR twill on all 4 sides inside of pocket; two layers of KEVLAR lined selffabric on shell inside pocket. First layer 6.5" high, second layer 4.5" high. Both layers stitched in 3" increments to create six tool compartments. Pocket and flap shall be set with stitch 301, seam Ssb-2 with the top and bottom pocket corners and top corners of

20 DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS & SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED) Page 11 flap reinforced with bar tacks for additional strength. Drainage of moisture is to be provided by brass eyelets. Pocket flaps shall be 5" x 10". A hook and loop fastener closure system shall be set with 2" x 9" loop fastener horizontally on the pocket and three pieces of 1.5" x 3" hook fastener vertically on the underside of the flap. Please List Any Exceptions to These Requirements and Specifications: - End of Section-

21 City of Bristol, Tennessee BID PRICING SHEET Bid Reference No Structural Firefighting Turnout Gear Total Price: $ (Price in Numbers) (Price in Words) Delivery Date: Non-Collusive Bid Statement: The undersigned bidder, having fully informed himself regarding the accuracy of the statements made herein, certifies that: (1) The bid has been arrived at by the bidder independently and has been submitted without collusion with, and without any agreement, understanding, or planned common course of action with any other vendor of materials, supplies, equipment, or services described in the bid, designed to limit independent bidding or competition, and (2) The contents of the bid have not been communicated by the bidder or its employees or agents to any person not any employee or agent of the bidder or its surety on any bond furnished with the bid, and will not be communicated by any such person prior to the official opening of the bid. Signature of Authorized Official Name and Title (Printed) Legal Name of Business Physical Address Mailing Address Telephone Number Fax Number Date

22 Bid Reference REQUIREMENTS OF IRAN DIVESTMENT ACT Name of Bidder: By submission of this bid, each bidder and each person signing on behalf of any bidder certifies, and in the case of a joint bid each party thereto certifies as to its own organization, under penalty of perjury, that to the best of its knowledge and belief that each bidder is not on the Iran investment activities list created pursuant to T.C.A Name of & Title of Signer (Print or Type): Signature: Date: Complete and return with bid package.

23 Bid Reference TITLE VI VOLUNTARY DISCLOSURE BY VENDORS/CONTRACTORS The purpose of this request is to provide statistical information related to Title VI regulations. This is a VOLUNTARY disclosure. The information requested pertains to the company owner. Race: White/Caucasian Black/African American Hispanic Asian American Indian and Alaskan Native Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander Other Gender: Male Female This form will be maintained on file in the Purchasing Department for review by the City of Bristol, Tennessee and the Tennessee Department of Transportation Title VI Compliance Office.