Amendment One.docx

SAP

State of South Carolina

AMENDMENT ONE

(Only items highlighted in yellow are subject to additional questions) Solicitation:

Date Issued:

Procurement Officer:

Phone:

E-Mail Address:

Mailing Address:

5400017049 2/25/2019

JO MARIE BROWN, CPPO, CPPB

803-896-0670 jmbrown@mmo.sc.gov SFAA, Div. of Procurement Services, MMO PO Box 101103 Columbia SC 29211

DESCRIPTION: Stanbury Band Uniforms or Equivalent

USING GOVERNMENTAL UNIT: South Carolina State University

SUBMIT YOUR OFFER ON-LINE AT THE FOLLOWING URL: http://www.procurement.sc.gov

SUBMIT OFFER BY (Opening Date/Time): 02/28/2019 3/12/2019 at 11:00 AM (See "Deadline For Submission Of Offer" provision)

QUESTIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY: 2/15/2019 2/28/2019 at 3:00 PM (See "Questions From Offerors" provision)

NUMBER OF COPIES TO BE SUBMITTED: One (1) Online Submission in SCEIS with Cover Pages 1 & 2 + mailed band uniform sample.

CONFERENCE TYPE:

DATE & TIME:

(As appropriate, see "Conferences - Pre-Bid/Proposal" & "Site Visit" provisions)

LOCATION:

You must submit a signed copy of this form with Your Offer. By signing, you agree to be bound by the terms of the Solicitation. You agree to hold Your Offer open for a minimum of thirty (30) calendar days after the Opening Date. (See "Signing Your Offer" provision.)

NAME OF OFFEROR

(full legal name of business submitting the offer) Any award issued will be issued to, and the contract will be formed with, the entity identified as the Offeror. The entity named as the offeror must be a single and distinct legal entity. Do not use the name of a branch office or a division of a larger entity if the branch or division is not a separate legal entity, i.e., a separate corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, etc.

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE

(Person must be authorized to submit binding offer to contract on behalf of Offeror.)

DATE SIGNED

TITLE

(business title of person signing above)

STATE VENDOR NO.

(Register to Obtain S.C. Vendor No. at www.procurement.sc.gov)

PRINTED NAME

(printed name of person signing above)

STATE OF INCORPORATION

(If you are a corporation, identify the state of incorporation.)

OFFEROR'S TYPE OF ENTITY: (Check one) (See "Signing Your Offer" provision.)

___ Sole Proprietorship ___ Partnership ___ Other_____________________________

___ Corporate entity (not tax-exempt) ___ Corporation (tax-exempt) ___ Government entity (federal, state, or local)

COVER PAGE - ON-LINE ONLY (MAR. 2015)

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PAGE TWO

(Return Page Two with Your Offer) HOME OFFICE ADDRESS (Address for offeror's home office / principal place of business)

NOTICE ADDRESS (Address to which all procurement and contract related notices should be sent.) (See "Notice" clause)

_________________________________________________ Area Code - Number - Extension Facsimile

_________________________________________________ E-mail Address

PAYMENT ADDRESS (Address to which payments will be sent.) (See "Payment" clause)

____Payment Address same as Home Office Address ____Payment Address same as Notice Address (check only one) ORDER ADDRESS (Address to which purchase orders will be sent) (See "Purchase Orders and "Contract Documents" clauses)

____Order Address same as Home Office Address ____Order Address same as Notice Address (check only one)

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

Offerors acknowledges receipt of amendments by indicating amendment number and its date of issue. (See "Amendments to Solicitation" Provision)

DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

(See "Discount for Prompt Payment" clause)

PREFERENCES - A NOTICE TO VENDORS (SEP. 2009): Preferences do not apply per 11-35-1524 (E)(2)]

PREFERENCES - ADDRESS AND PHONE OF IN-STATE OFFICE:

PAGE TWO (SEP 2009)

End of PAGE TWO

Questions from offerors - Amendment (Jun 2017)

The solicitation is amended as provided herein. Information or changes resulting from questions will be shown in a question-and-answer format. All questions received have been reprinted below. The “state’s response” should be read without reference to the questions. The questions are included solely to provide a Cross-reference to the potential offeror that submitted the question. Questions do not form a part of the contract; the “state’s response” does. Any restatement of part or all of an existing provision of the solicitation in an answer does not modify the original provision except as follows: underlined text is added to the original provision. Stricken text is deleted. [02-2a097-1]

Questions and Answers for South Carolina State University Band Uniforms

Question: What is the fabric manufacturers number regarding color?

Answer: The 11.5 oz. 100% polyester fabric by Milliken used for band uniforms is processed and created using the VISA System 3, a technology developed by Milliken. The benefits of the VISA System 3 include superior moisture wicking, built-in wrinkle resistance, stain resistance and dye lot reliability that ensures that colors will match year after year.

Question: Can you please provide a picture of the uniform for reference?

Answer: Please see Amendment Attachment One.

I. SCOPE OF SOLICITATION

The State Fiscal Accountability Authority-Division of Procurement Services (SFAA-DPS) on behalf of South Carolina State University is soliciting an Invitation to Bid for band uniforms. Uniforms must be received by August 9, 2019.

MAXIMUM CONTRACT PERIOD - ESTIMATED (JAN 2006)

Start date: 4/02/2019 End date: 4/1/2024

Dates provided are estimates only. Any resulting contract will begin on the date specified in the notice of award. See clause entitled "Term of Contract - Effective Date/Initial Contract Period". [01-1040-1]

This is a one (1) year contract with four (4) one (1) year renewal options. The maximum contract life is five (5) years.

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III. SCOPE OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS

A delivery date of August 09, 2019 is required.

1) DEVIATIONS FROM SPECIFICATIONS

A. Any deviation from these specifications must be documented on the enclosed deviation form. It is the intent of the university for the uniform to be manufactured strictly adhering to these construction and design specifications and deviations may not be accepted. If deviations are not explained on the deviation form, the bidder may be deemed non-responsive.

The use of brand names when referring to styles are for expectations of quality and descriptive purposes only and are not intended to be restrictive.

2) AREA REPRESENTATIVE

A. Bidder must agree to provide a factory-trained representative to handle all details of the order. Representative will be responsible for designing, measuring and servicing the order throughout the initial purchase and throughout the contract. Bidders must list name, address and telephone number of the representative in their response.

4) CUSTOMER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

A. The successful bidder will supply a booklet containing a printout showing each uniform in sequence from smallest size to largest. The printout will indicate wearer identification number, original wearer and key measurements of uniform, i.e. height, weight, hat, chest, waist and outseam. The successful bidder will also supply recommended dry cleaning instructions for the uniforms and all accessory items; specifying precise details on care and cleaning that are to be utilized in future upkeep and maintenance of the items in this bid.

5) INSPECTION PRIOR TO SHIPPING

A. Each uniform is to be thoroughly inspected before shipment. Imperfections shall be corrected prior to shipping. Uniforms are to be shipped complete with hangers (plastic) in containers. Each wardrobe container shall be marked on exterior to indicate the wearer number of each uniform enclosed. The uniforms will be ready to wear without cleaning or pressing. In the case of damaged shipment, it shall be the responsibility of the University to make an appropriate written notice of damages within three business days following delivery. Accessories such as sashes, drops, etc., as well as trousers, will be bulk packed unless otherwise specified.

6) FABRIC SPECIFICATIONS

Since Xtreme Wool is a proprietary exclusive fabric, vendors may bid on what they consider their best available wool or dacron/wool fabric for the project. Xtreme Wool, is a synthetic wool blend, providing enhanced air permeability that differentiates it from generic wool or dacron/wool fabrics.

Xtreme Wool lifts moisture away from the wearer, which keeps the body cooler in warm weather and warmer in cold weather. It is stain resistant, tear resistant, odor resistant, quick drying, colorfast, and will not pill. Xtreme Wool is different than the standard wool or dacron/wool fabrics that have been available to the band uniform industry, including, but not limited to 8145 (100% wool) or 7744 (Dacron/wool blend.)

Dacron/Wool blend fabrics must be cold water and alcohol sponged, decated and inspected. The Certification of Proof of Sponging provided with this proposal should be completed and returned with your bid (See Information for Offerors to Submit). Since this process is critical in the avoidance of excessive shrinkage, failure to submit this certification in writing will be cause for disqualification of the bidder.

It is the intent of the university to audit each sample for strict compliance to the specifications. These specifications encompass methods and materials yielding only the highest quality garment, through specifying only the highest quality materials, components, accouterments and designate only time-proven tailoring of the highest standard. These standards insure a garment having a functional lifetime retention period of at least 8 to 10 years, with normal care and maintenance being exercised.

A. WOOLEN MATERIALS: Mill and Mill-Weight are listed in the Uniform Specifications with required shades. When specified, this refers to Premium Quality 100% all wool fine wale whipcord:

1. Having been specially treated with the exclusive double dyeing process using CHROME BOTTOM DYES, applied in the most effective manner known, insuring color consistency in lot after lot.

2. London cold-water sponged and live steam shrunk, meeting United States Standard Shrinkage Specifications of not more than 1%.

3. Treated with water-repellent finish by the immersion method, thus imparting water repellency by yielding to not less than a 100-spray rating, and insuring additional resistance to wear by abrasion. Spraying treatment not acceptable.

4. Treated with nationally known and recognized process insuring COMPLETE GUARANTEE against moth or silverfish damage. This process must be applied by the immersion method and no spray-on treatments will be acceptable.

B. DACRON-WOOL MATERIALS: Mill, Mill-Weight and specific shades are found in the Uniform Specifications. This material, when specified, refers to material containing 55% Dacron Polyester and 45% Wool. As with all woolen materials, this will be first quality with no flaws or imperfections allowed. This material must be finished with S.E.T. or Zepel scientifically engineered Crease Retention and Stain Resistant treatments, thus protecting the material against both oil and water-based stains, as well as assuring the best possible crease retention. The material is to be permanently moth-proofed and guaranteed in the same manner as the all-wool material above. Water repellency to be insured by proper treatment.

C. POLYESTER MATERIALS: Specific shades are found in the Uniform Specifications and as with all-wool and dacron wool materials, will be first quality with no flaws or imperfections. The material is, by its nature, a water and stain repellent fabric, thus eliminating the need for a special treatment. Because there is no wool content, moth-proofing this fabric is not necessary.

APPENDICES TO SCOPE OF WORK

A –STANBURY OR EQUIVALENT BANDSMAN COAT STYLING SPECIFICATIONS

STYLING SPECIFICATIONS

BANDSMAN COAT:

STYLE: Hip length coat with center front insert.

CLOSURE: Left underarm, maroon nylon. Zips Up with 4 hand sewn snaps. The zipper style is YKK, heavy duty of color matching VISLON. The zipper is auto-locking and has a “separating” feature for maintenance and durability.

SPECIAL DETAILS: “Fully Constructed” that allows the coat to be fully machine-washable. The coat has performance-wear “Aerocool” lining for maximum breathability and comfort for the wearer. “Aerocool” lining is woven to absorb and evaporate moisture rapidly by capillary effect. The absorption, diffusion and evaporation system of this lining is designed to maintain cool body temperature and excellent comfort for the wearer. The coat also utilizes performance-wear canvas that is fully machine-washable.

The coat has snap tape at the cuffs to allow for adjustable hems without the necessity of sewing. The sleeves are a special pattern that allows freedom of movement for the wearer. The coat also has extended shoulders to allow more comfort for the wearer. There are special pre-molded (3/4" thick) firm foam shoulder pads with nylon tricot covering measuring 5” wide x 9” long at each shoulder. Regular rounded collar with no mylar and no hook and eye. Each coat has an identification number, as well as a barcode.

FRONT TRIM: Center front panel to be sublimated to fade from White at top to match XD Nightscape Navy at the bottom. Side panels to be XD Trojan Maroon. Set from right shoulder to lower left insert seam is a 3 ½” wide slash of XD Trojan Maroon with 2 ½” tall special style “SC STATE” of Navy direct swiss with White outline. Slightly covering the top edge of slash is a ¼” stripe of XD Divine White that will turn at insert seam and continue up to left shoulder. Butted to top of the white stripe is a ¼” stripe of XD Trojan Maroon that will turn at insert seam and continue up to left shoulder. Set flush to bottom of slash is a ¼” stripe of XD Divine White that will turn and continue to left coat bottom, then turn and will be set flush to coat bottom to the right insert seam and then turn and continue up and terminate at bottom of front slash. Set on left chest is a merrowed edge patch of special school “S” logo with bulldog of Maroon, White and Navy direct swiss.

BACK TRIM: Center panel to be XD Divine White. Side panels to be XD Trojan Maroon. Set on body seams is a ½” stripe of XD Nightscape Navy. Centered on upper back is a 4” special school bulldog logo of XD Nightscape Navy attached with White satin stitch and having white and maroon details. Set vertically below bulldog is a 4” f.b. “101” of XD Nightscape Navy attached with Maroon satin stitch.

COMFORT COLLAR: XD Trojan Maroon fabric on outer portion of collar and the collar lining. The “comfort” collar has eight layers of construction. The collar lining of Xtreme Dri fabric has a non-woven material, permanently sewn and bonded to the inside. Sewn directly to the inboard surface of this tandem collar lining construction, centered on the lining and running the circumference of the collar are two layers of 3/8” horse hair braid reinforcement. The outer collar shell, also made of Xtreme Dri fabric, has a non-woven material permanently sewn and bonded to the inside. Both the collar lining construction and the outer collar shell construction are sewn to two base layers of heavy duty Pellon forming the finished comfort collar. Centered on collar is a 1” merrowed edge piece of XD Nightscape Navy with White merrowed edge.

SHOULDER STRAPS: XD Nightscape Navy with 24L Nickel Dome long attached with disc and ring. Set flush to edge is a ¼” stripe of XD Divine White.

UPPER SLEEVE TRIM: XD Trojan Maroon. Each will have a 9” pointed upper sleeve applique of XD Divine White. Set up ¼” from bottom of applique is a ¼” stripe of XD Nightscape Navy. Set in arc, ¾” special style “MARCHING” with 1” special style “101” set straight below, all of Navy direct swiss.

CUFF: Set up 6” is a 2” stripe of XD Nightscape Navy with a ¼” stripe of XD Divine White set down ¼” from top and bottom edges. Set on stripe ¾” plain block “BULLDOGS” of White direct swiss.

COAT SPECIFICATIONS:

GENERAL

Due to the unique requirements of a band coat (relative to the number of different wearers, minimum care received, wearing conditions and life expectancy), special patterns, materials, design and construction methods must be applied. These specifications speak directly to the requirements of construction, which allow for professional washing or dry cleaning of the garment.

PATTERNS

A. Coat patterns are special band uniform patterns with additional “ease” to allow for freedom of movement, wearing of clothing underneath and the convenient re-issue from year-to-year. Fashion or standard patterns do not allow enough room. Merely up-grading to oversized patterns will result in an unsightly and cumbersome fit.

B. Computer generated patterns will provide proper fit for all male and female band members, with no restrictions or limitations as to chest size. Likewise, sizes will be assigned in needed “lengths” from XXS through XXXL. Coats will be patterned for EACH even numbered chest size (ex. 38, 40, 42, etc.), rather than just generic S, M, L, etc.

C. Patterns are to be marked and graded using a computerized system to ensure accuracy and updated patterns.

SIZING

A. Measurements will be taken under the direction of a factory-trained representative.

B. Sizes are analyzed by a sizing computer system assigning the closest standard proportion size to each wearer in order to permit re-issuing in subsequent years and to provide a reasonable fit for the initial wearer.

FABRIC

A. The shell fabric is Xtreme Dri polyester/synthetic, providing enhanced air permeability that differentiates it from generic polyester fabrics.

B. Xtreme Dri lifts moisture away from the wearer, which keeps the body cooler in warm weather and warmer in cold weather. It is stain resistant, tear resistant, odor resistant, quick drying, colorfast, and will not pill. Xtreme Dri is different than the standard polyesters that have been available to the band uniform industry, including, but not limited to 1933 (a.k.a. 4892), 420, 960, 6248, 4030 and 460. Standard polyester fabrics are not acceptable substitutes for Xtreme Dri.

C. Since Xtreme Dri is a proprietary exclusive fabric, any vendor may bid on what they consider their best available polyester for the solicitation with detailed documentation on the deviation form.

LINING

A. Coat linings are cut from a separate set of patterns designed to fit each specific coat size and style. Linings are not cut from coat shell patterns then cut down to try and fit.

B. Linings are “FIRST” quality Aerocool polyester/taffeta 97GR/Yd, woven to absorb and evaporate moisture rapidly by capillary effect. The absorption, diffusion and evaporation system of this lining is designed to maintain cool body temperature and excellent comfort for the wearer.

C. In coat styles that do not utilize a back zipper, the coat lining has a vertical pleat running up the center back. This allows fullness, fit and comfort to the overall performance of the coat.

D. In the armhole area, the coat lining is machine stitched to an ensemble including the outer coat fabric, shoulder pad and sleevehead. Hand sewing or felling does not provide the durability required for armhole construction.

E. Linings are sewn to the coat bottom edge, and reinforced with pre-shrunk tailoring tape. Straight cut long coats will have an additional ½” lining pleat all around the coat bottom.

BRAID (see #Seams-B)

Only first quality washable braid shall be used for trim. Braid trim ¼” or wider, is sewn down with two rows of stitching on looped trims as well as straight line. In addition, looped trim is reinforced with a layer of non-woven fabric, permanently bonded to the inside coat fabric surface to inhibit puckering tendencies.

BUTTONS

High-quality, rust resistant metal buttons shall be used where specified and they shall be attached by sewing, ring and washer or toggle and washer or tack-back. The buttons shall not alter the washable capabilities of the garment.

BUTTONHOLES

All coat buttonholes are made with a CUT-FIRST automatic buttonhole machine. The hole is cut first, the edges covered with gimp, then completely sewn to “close” the buttonhole. The buttonhole back is secured and closed with bar tack reinforcement.

ZIPPERS

A. The style is YKK, heavy duty of color matching VISLON. The zipper is auto-locking and has a “separating” feature for maintenance and durability.

B. Zipper tapes are standard 9/16” width, sewn down with locked safety stitching and bar tacked at each end.

INTERLINING

A. The interlining has optimum four-layer construction. More than four layers create stiffness in the coat fronts, resulting in difficult and uncomfortable arm lift maneuvers in marching bands. Less than four layers results in flimsy construction and therefore a rumpled appearance and reduced durability. In keeping with individual patterns for coat shell fabrics and the linings, higher quality control and an elevated level of haircloth quality is obtained by these multi-layered interlinings being patterned, cut and assembled “IN HOUSE” at the uniform manufacturer’s facility. This basic construction practice enhances the fit and comfort of the individual uniform (as opposed to “making do” by purchasing these multilayered ensembles and cutting them down to fit the “hundreds” of patterns required for each coat style and chest size).

B. The main layer of the interlining is a Hymo haircloth. This “hair canvas” is a blend of polyester, viscose rayon and genuine natural hair, which gives it soft resilience. This canvas is 100% washable with no shrinkage or loss of rigidity. The layer extends the complete length of the coat front, from shoulder seam down to the coat bottom.

C. The second layer is a resilient 27.6% rayon/72.4% polyester canvas “MONO-FLEX” chest piece 4.2 oz in weight. Its dimensions are 6” wide x 6 ¾” long and extends downward from the upper chest area.

D. The third layer is another piece of hair canvas (as per “B” above) 8” wide and 12” long, extending downward from the upper chest area, and completely covering the MONO-FLEX.

E. The fourth layer is a ¼” thick padding of 3.6 ounce 100% polyester non-woven material that is soakable and non-shrinkable. This white chestpiece pad extends approximately 6” below the armhole.

NOTE: In white coats and other light color fabric shades, a piece of thin Poly-sil white curtain is added to prevent “shadowing” of the haircloth interlining through the outer coat fabric.

F. This entire multilayered interliner shall be sewn together with a series of eight to ten rows (depending on chest size) of zig zag stitching spaced approximately 1” apart. This is the optimum number of rows as recommended by the garment industry standards. Too many rows will reduce the flexibility, comfort and fit. Too few rows will limit durability and lifetime.

G. The interliner is then secured to the coat shell fabric and coat lining, in the neckhole, armhole, bottom front and along the coat closure edge. A tailoring tape of 100% PIMA cotton, triple cold water shrunk, is included in these seams for added durability. The interlining is NOT sewn into the shoulder seam, nor the side of the coat. This allows flexibility and “give” to the entire coat front construction.

NOTE: The above construction is a time proven procedure. Under no circumstances are the haircloth and sewing operations to be substituted with a fusing or gluing operation.

ARMHOLES

A. Armholes shall be oval shaped and allow sleeve to be pitched forward 3-4 degrees to maximize comfort and ease of movement with minimum distortion to the coat.

B. The armhole shall be reinforced with ¼” pre-shrunk cotton tape all around to prevent stretching in the armhole.

C. The entire armhole shall employ machine lock stitching. Hand or machine “felling” will not be accepted.

D. The underarm portion of the armhole will have a bi-swing gusset allowance that allows freedom of movement.

SHOULDER PADS

A. Shoulder pads shall be high quality foam, covered all around with a lightweight polyester lining, serge stitched around the curvature of the pad and are washable or dry cleanable.

B. Shoulder pad size shall be minimum of 5” x 9” on regular width coat styles.

SLEEVE HEADS

The sleevehead provides fullness and shape to the top of the sleeve as it is sewn to the coat body. It consists of a separate strip of material used for the white chest piece pad in the interlining (10E). The sleeve head has a length of 14” and is equally positioned over the shoulder, to the front and back of the upper sleeve seam. The finished width is 2 ¼” at lower front, and tapers to a 1 ¾” width at lower back. The construction consists of a ¾” turnback on the armhole edge, and has a seam spaced ½” from the edge. Sewn into the lower front portion of the white pad strip, is a 2 ½” x 4 ½” piece of “haircloth” as described in the Interlining section (10B). The result of this “IN HOUSE” manufactured sleeve head is a substantially improved “body” in the entire sleeve/shoulder area, particularly when lettering or other embroidery trim is specified.

SLEEVE STITCHING

A. Sleeves shall be set with machine lock stitch to insure proper distribution of fullness and durability.

B. Fullness shall be sheered in by top-feed sewing machines.

ARMHOLE LINING FINISH

A. The bottom of the sleeve armhole shall be lock-stitched through two layers of lining, two layers of fabric and arm shield.

B. The top shall be sewn through the coat lining, sleeve fabric, sleeve head, shoulder pad and shoulder strap with lock stitching.

C. The entire armhole has tailoring tape all around.

D. “Felling” by hand or machine is not acceptable when closing the armhole.

TAPING

A. All seams in high stress areas are reinforced with tailoring tape to prevent stretching, and add durability to the seam. These tapes are pre-shrunk.

B. Areas of this taping procedure include the following:

POCKETS

A. All inside pockets shall be constructed with a pocket welter and shall be reinforced with a non-woven fabric.

B. Pocketing material shall be 80/20 poly cotton, 100% poly fill, pre-cured finish, 3.05 YPP, 78/54 twill weave.

C. Upper and lower welts of the inside breast pocket are to be 100% polyester material and pellon backed.

D. Pocket bag shall be constructed on one piece of pocketing with no open seams at the bottom.

E. There shall be a tack at each end of pocket opening through all layers of pocketing. Tacks shall be concealed.

F. Pockets made of lining or lightweight material shall not be acceptable.

SLEEVES

A. Sleeves cuffs will have an approximate 4” turn up, which incorporates both the coat sleeve fabric and lining. This turn back includes a 3/8” binding at lower cuff edge.

B. The forward and trailing sleeve seams in the 50/50 sleeve pattern are equipped with a series of gripper snap rings and post hardware. Two posts, spaced 1” apart, are applied to the lower sleeve cuff edge, at both seams in each sleeve. Six ring style fasteners are positioned starting 2 ½” up from the cuff edge and are spaced 1” apart. Coats are shipped fully steam pressed, but without a crease at sleeve cuff bottoms.

C. Sleeve cuffs with extensive cuff trim (appliques, inserts, looped braid designs, embroidery) are reinforced with non-woven material, bonded permanently to the inside of the coat fabric extending up toward the elbow area. This addition prevents puckering tendencies created by use of fabrics, braids, etc. which each have a different coefficient of stretching.

D. Shoulder lettering and embroidered logo trim have a reinforced backing layer on the inside of the sleeve.

ARMSHIELDS

A. The armshield is engineered to minimize the long-term effects of perspiration over the lifetime of the garment. Perspiration consists of moisture, salts, weak organic acids and body oils. Xtreme Dri fabric having WICKING properties is specified for use as the armshield. (“Felt-like” fabrics that retain perspiration are not in the best interest of the garment). In addition to the wicking property, this Xtreme Dri shield has soil release, high permeability for airflow, and exhibits rapid evaporation.

B. The armshield is approximately 4” x 4” in dimension, bound with double folded bias rayon on both sides and the bottom, then machine sewn into the armhole.

C. Tensile strength and resistance to abrasion are additional advantages of Xtreme Dri armshields as compared to a “felt-like” material. The minimum abrasion quality is 10,000 on the STROLL FLAT test.

SHOULDER STRAPS

A. Both the upper and lower layers of the shoulder strap are interlined with permanently bonded, non-woven material. This four layer ensemble is secured with an inside hidden stitch then top-stitched all around the edge, set in approximately ¼”. These layers are die-cut to insure exact conformity in shape and size, throughout the lifetime of the garment.

B. Buttonholes are the CUT-FIRST style, having all raw edges reinforced with gimp, then solid stitching as described earlier in the Buttonhole section (item 8).

STANDING COMFORT COLLAR

A. The collar is one of the highest stress areas in the coat. The collar is cut from a curved pattern. This allows a front “drop” to fit the downward front slope of the natural human body configuration. This item is NOT to be cut in a straight pattern.

B. There are a total of eight layers in this comfort collar construction.

3. The outer collar shell, also made of Xtreme Dri, has a non-woven material permanently sewn and bonded to the inside.

4. Both the collar lining construction and the outer collar shell construction are sewn to two base layers of heavy duty Pellon forming the finished comfort collar.

NOTE: The entire sewing operation in the construction of the collar is “machine-sewn”. Hand sewing simply cannot insure the required durability.

“WRAP” COAT COLLAR

The standing collar on the wrap style coat is “soft”, in that there is no inner layer of stiff mylar. This collar generally measures 1 ¾” finished width. The inside lining is Xtreme Dri fabric having a permanently bonded layer of non-woven fabric to reinforce the collar. The outer layer of the collar is also Xtreme Dri fabric having a reinforcing layer of monoflex (resilient canvas of 27.6% rayon/72.4% polyester – 4.2 oz. weight) stitched in. This results in a reinforced “soft” collar having four layers. All exposed edges are turned inward with an invisible row of stitching. A visible row of topstitching is added all around the edge. There are no exposed, rough edges.

COAT TRIM

A. All trim must be sewn to the outer coat fabric before the lining and interlining are joined to the coat. Trim sewn through the interlining and lining is not acceptable.

B. Washable braid trim of ¼” or wider is sewn down with two rows of stitching. This includes looped trims as well as straight line. In addition, looped trim is reinforced with a layer of non-woven fabric, permanently bonded to the inside coat fabric surface, to inhibit puckering tendencies.

SPECIAL COAT STYLES

A. Seamless canopy coat styles will require a “Memory Recovery” system across the upper back and shoulders due to the under construction across each shoulder.

B. The Memory Recovery system is a 2 ½” wide panel of heavy duty light weight elastic, made of 90% (70 denier) nylon and 10% (140 denier) Spandex. It is sewn into each sleeve seam in the coat back area, and extends fully across the coat back. When the wearer of this coat style is in an arms down position, the system is relaxed. During an arm lift maneuver the entire coat back experiences stress and pulling across the shoulders. The Memory Recovery system brings the various fabrics, folds and coat parts, back to the original “EASE” position when arms return downward. This entire process prevents unsightly bulging. The durable elastic panel is included in the manufacturer’s warranty.

SEAMS

The center back seam and side body seams shall be 5/8”. Seams are to be plain with a minimum of 1 ¼” - 1 ½” total outlet in the side body seams and ¾” in the back seams. Coat is to be completely machine stitched except in areas where tailoring or appearance necessitates other methods. The ends of all seams and stitching shall be back-stitched not less than ¼”. Thread breaks of all stitch types must be secured by stitching back from break ½” to 1”. Coat is to be tailored with a four-piece back, comprised of a center back seam and two additional back body seams curving from sleeve seam downward and running out the coat bottom.

THREAD

Threads used throughout the garment will be TEX 40 size, 29/2 gauge and 4.56 lb. tensile strength. All threads used are to be heat resistant, vat dyed, sunfast, dry cleanable pre-shrunk and moisture proof. In areas of multiple color trim panels, a monofilament thread may be indicated. This thread is a 330 denier and has a .008 diameter rating. The manufacturer’s warranty includes all threads used throughout the uniform construction.

B. JUMPSUIT SPECIFICATIONS

STYLING SPECIFICATIONS

Stanbury or equivalent bandsmen utility jumpsuit:

FABRIC: XD Raven Black XD Trojan Maroon 100% Synthetic Xtreme Dri Fabric or equivalent

OPTIONS: Fully Lined XXXX (remove fully lined requirement)

XXXX denotes options selected for uniform.

STRIPE: 1” of XD Trojan Maroon piped with XD Nightscape Navy fabric piping. Centered on top of maroon stripe is a ½” stripe of XD Divine White.

POCKETS: Wallet

SPECIAL FEATURES AND DETAILS: Each jumpsuit has an identification number, as well as a barcode. 1 ¼” shoulder straps of jumpsuit fabric with nylon slides. Four-way reinforced crotch. 18” legs. Three inch (3") let out center back. Snap tape on seams for special hem adjustment. There is also a piece of heavy duty black elastic in back of suspenders to allow more comfort for the wearer. Special size crotch piece of maroon double stretch.

JUMPSUIT SPECIFICATIONS

1. GENERAL

Jumpsuits are special marching band construction and design. They shall not employ fashion tailoring techniques, materials and patterns that will not withstand the rigorous end use of band uniforms. Fashion pocketing, waistband material and construction, lightweight snaps and hooks are not acceptable.

2. PATTERNS

A. The patterns and style must be in keeping with the end use of marching, with maximum capability to be adjusted for fitting a variety of wearers from year to year.

B. They must have ample room for movement and be nonrestrictive for marching, in the seat, thigh and ankle area. The dimensions of a jumpsuit for a 38 regular male, shall not be less than 16” circumference at cuff and 23” at thigh.

3. FRONT CLOSURE

A. There are two stainless snaps at the top of the fly. Jumpsuits/bibbers with merely one (1) snap at closure are unacceptable.

B. The fly zipper is brass “Y.K.K." with a double locking slide. There is a metal stop at the base of the fly zipper. The fly teeth will extend completely up under the waistband to prevent the slide from coming off the top of the zipper. Short zippers with teeth not extending under waistband are not acceptable.

C. The outside fly consists of the outer shell fabric, an inner layer of shell fabric, and a middle reinforcing layer of non-woven fabric. The lateral edge of shell fabric on the inside of this fly assembly is completely bound with a polyester bias tape.

D. The inside fly is constructed with a layer of outer shell fabric having two layers of “four way” fabric sewn to the inside. The “four way” material is 80/20 polycotton, 100% poly fill, 3.5 yards per pound, with a pre-cured finish. This inside fly extends down into the four-way crotch and finishes approximately 1 ¼” beyond the four-way. This fly lining is stitched down on both edges, to prevent “rolling”.

NOTE: Both the outside fly and the inside fly have three-layer construction.

E. There are two vertical bar tacks on the inside fly lining and one vertical bar tack on the outside of the base of the fly ¾” up from the bottom of the fly. The purpose of the outside bar tack is to eliminate stress on the zipper track and to prevent tearing when the trousers are being put on. This bar tack is vertical to insure maximum number of stitches on the seam, and positioned to be not noticeable.

F. The outside, three layered front fly measures 1 ¾” in width. The inside, three layered front fly measures 2” in width.

4.

CROTCH REINFORCEMENT

A. There is a “four-way “crotch reinforcement consisting of 80/20 poly cotton, 10% poly fill, 3.5 yard per pound, pre-cured finish fabric.

B. There are four, two ply sections, one on each side of the intersection of the fly, seat seam and inseams.

C. Crotch area is clean finished with no pieces extending from top of inseams.

5. INSEAM

A. The trouser is unhemmed, with the bottom edge finished all around in a serge stitch.

B. The inseam will allow ample length for a cuff hem, and is constructed with a flat seam having a 1” outlet.

6. SEAMS

A. The center back (seat) seam is finished using two rows of locked chain stitching for seam strength and durability. It is a flat seam with a 2” outlet.

B. The outseam is secured with a safety double seam stitch.

7. PERMANENT SUSPENDERS

A. Suspenders are made of whipcord fabric. Color shall match jumpsuits. Nylon webbing shall not be used because the adjusting slide will not remain in set position under tension from movement.

B. Suspenders are two-ply, topstitched, and have interlining for body. This will insure the adjustable slide remaining in set position; suspenders will launder or dry clean as well as the jumpsuit.

C. All hardware is unbreakable nylon as used in parachutes and life vests; unbreakable, unbendable and not subject to tarnishing or rusting. It will not cause undue abrasion on jumpsuit during dry clean tumbling.

D. Suspenders are self-faced and interlined with pellon. Lining of belting or pocketing is not acceptable.

8. PERIMETER SERGING

A. All exposed “raw” edges are finished with a serging stitch of no less than 10 per inch, tight to edge, to prevent fraying.

B. Serging thread is polyester.

9. POCKETS

A. Pants pocketing is high grade; acceptable for use by government agencies, 80/20 poly/cotton, 100% textured poly fill, pre-cured finish, 3.5 yards per pound.

C. ACCESSORIES STYLING SPECIFICATIONS:

STYLING SPECIFICATIONS

HEADGEAR: Stanbury Shako or Equivalent

STYLE: Scoop Top w/264 trim

PLUMEHOLDER: Center front attached with screw post and nut

VISOR: White with silver mylar edge

TOP MATERIAL: Platinum White Grained Vinyl

SIDE MATERIAL: Upper: Platinum White grained vinyl Lower: XD Nightscape Navy

BANDS: Bottom Only: Platinum White grained vinyl. Pipe top of bottom band and bottom of top band with XD Trojan Maroon fabric piping.

ORNAMENT: 2 ¼” tall “S” shaped mirror with maroon, white and navy details.

CHINSTRAP: White with nickel buckle. Metal grommets at end of chinstrap.

FRONT CHAIN: Silver mylar

SIDE BUTTONS: 45L Nickel Dome

SPECIAL TRIM DETAILS: Metal hook in back of shako for chinstrap. Identification numbers.

ACCESSORIES:

PLUME: 10” Maroon and Navy mixed feather French fountain.

SHAKO BOX: Black plastic.

DRUM MAJOR: Same as band with color changes and knee length reversible cape and 12” fur busby with plume

SHAKO CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS

1. GENERAL

It is important that the shakos be made by the manufacturer of the uniforms. This will insure that all the manufacturer’s quality control practices will be followed. The practices include (but are not limited to), workmanship consistent with uniform, fabric matching, and timely delivery.

2. BODY

A. Shako body is vacuum-formed high impact styrene .135” gauge white plastic and has high rubber content to prevent cracking. Body is pliable and flexible to conform to wearer’s head, in an “oval” shape, rather than circular or round.

B. There is a separate shell size for each head size.

C. Each hat has a clear ident-a-peek pocket in the inside top with the size imprinted in ¼” letters for ease of issue. Each ident-a-peek contains a card to identify the wearer. A size sticker is also applied to the inside top.

3. COVERING

A. The fabric side covering is pulled down to the bottom edge of the shako body, then turned back 1 ½” up inside the shell. Two rows of stitching secure the side covering to the molded shell. One row is polycore poly wrap thread, lock stitched. The second row is Telex 135 poly tex thread, also lock stitched. This sewing operation extends all around the entire bottom edge of the molded shako body.

B. The two rows of stitching described in section A above, secure a total of six layers for maximum durability. These layers, from the outside to inside, are: BOTTOM SIDE BAND, VINYL HEADLINER, SIDE COVERING, MOLDED SHAKO BODY, SIDE COVERING TURNBACK and VINYL HEADLINER TURNBACK.

4. HEADLINER AND SPECIAL FEATURES

A. Headliner shall be cotton backed, expanded vinyl with embossed finish. There are six scallops with metal eyelets to receive drawstring for adjustability.

B. Headliner is turned and sewn with a lockstitch in such a manner to allow for adjustability.

C. Headliner extends around the bottom edge of the plastic body, and stitched through. This results in two layers of material (outer fabric and vinyl headliner) to secure and protect the bottom edge of the shako shell body.

D. There is a metal eyelet on each side of the hat body where the button prong passes through plastic.

E. High density polyethylene plume sockets are included and riveted to the body.

F. A metal spacer is used to affix the front chain to each side button.

5. VISOR

A. Visor is non-breakable one-piece plastic, not laminated. It is secured to the shako body with lock-stitch safety sewing.

B. Visor color is molded through entire body of visor. The material is an engineering grade copolymer with low-temperature toughness, stain proof, fade and discoloration proof, impervious to ultraviolet light (sunlight).

6. CHINSTRAP

A. Chinstrap is ¾” pliable plastic with metal buckle and roller, and has a ½” keeper.

B. There are metal eyelets at chinstrap ends where button attaches (to prevent strap from being torn by button shank).

C. There is a ¾” nickel-plated brass chinstrap hook at the rear of the shako, attached with a metal clip.

7. BUTTONS

A. Side buttons are three-piece metal.

B. Buttons consist of prongs, base plate, and face plate. Side buttons are metal with spread prongs. Plastic buttons are not acceptable.

SHAKO, HELMET AND BAND ACCESSORY CARRY CASE SPECIFICATIONS

Headwear carry case is “Shako-Mate” or equivalent.

MATERIAL: High Impact Polystyrene. This material is heat resistant, which prevents melting, and cold resistant, which resists breakage due to the material becoming brittle.

SIZE: 12” by 12” to accommodate headgear and plume as well as various accessory items. Smaller boxes that prevent plume and accessories from being stored are not acceptable.

HANDLE: The handle is rounded with the latch placed behind the handle. Boxes with the handle on top, preventing ease in removal from stacked position, are unacceptable.

A) Carry case has a pebble grain finish to compliment appearance and prevent scratching.

B) Inside of box has reinforcement flanges to allow for stability, and aid in stacking when containers are stacked in open position.

C) Carry case is stackable to allow for storage. Stacking nodes are to be on underside of container with receiving units on top.

D)

D. Uniform Illustrations

No Uniform Design to illustrate

BANNER: 3’ x 8’ digital print color banner to be designed by the University and awarded bidder will print on a satin type fabric.

DELIVERY/PERFORMANCE LOCATION -- SPECIFIED (JAN 2006)

After award, all deliveries shall be made and all services provided to the following address, unless otherwise specified:

300 College Street, NE Orangeburg, SC 29117 [03-3030-1]

DELIVERY DATE -- PURCHASE ORDER (JAN 2006)

Initial order of uniforms shall be delivered by August 9, 2019. Subsequent orders shall be delivered within sixty days of purchase order.

QUALITY -- NEW (JAN 2006)

All items must be new. [03-3060-1]

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IX. ATTACHMENTS TO SOLICITATION

A. Uniform picture sample

Amendment One- Attachment A

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