tarps_Specs_RFI_-_Amendment_1.docx

SELF-HELP TARP SPECIFICATIONS FOR

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

· Self-Help Tarp to be used for minor areas of roof or structure damage

· Size - 20’ x 25’

· Woven polyethylene: 10 x 10 or 14 x14, Denier may vary between 1000 -1200

· Thickness: Preferred thickness is 8 mil. However, various thicknesses from 7 -12 mil are acceptable.

· UV Resistance - 80% after 200 hr. per ASTM D7238-06

· FR Tested - In accordance with (IAW) Class A ASTM E84-11 Standard, NFPA 701, or CPAI-84

· Non-corrosive grommets (aluminum preferred) at corners and minimum of 1 1/2” but no more than 3’ on center on edges or an alternative to grommets to secure tarps in place such as tarp grabbers…etc.

· Hems width of X-Y must be at least 1”, “folded over by the edge of the tarp back onto the tarp and then stitching the entire hemmed area.

· Color: Tan, gray, silver, black, white, or blue

· Tarps must be made in the USA or a country compliant to Trade Agreement Act (TAA) of 1979.

· Each Tarp must be packaged in a cardboard box with two (2) 100’ lengths of 550-pound test parachute cord.

· Each package shall be clearly marked with a label indicating the size and number of tarps – tarps can be accepted either folded or rolled

· Boxes to be palletized in the contractor’s standard commercial casing which shall be shipped on industry standard size pallets (48 inches by 40 inches). Shrink wrap shall be fully over all sides (excluding the top and bottom) with a minimum of (10) layer of shrink-wrap to ensure the capability to double stack pallets without compromising the sturdiness of load. The finished product will be placed onto a 48 inch by 40 inch 4 way wooden pallet. The over-all height of the pallet will not exceed 55 inches.

· Quality Assurance & Certification

· Successful proposal includes place of manufacture of fabric and location of tarp manufacture

· Successful proposal includes certificate of flame retardancy