Attachment_2_-_Specification_4210-TS-0258645.pdf

STATE OF CALIFORNIA Attachment 2 Technical Specification 4210-TS-0258645 Inclement Weather Protective Ensemble Event ID 0000035796

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1. Scope This specification establishes the minimum requirements for Inclement Weather Protective Ensembles, which will be used by the CAL FIRE for protection from rain, snow, and wind. These ensembles are designed to provide protection during a variety of operational responses, including but not limited to floods, snow removal, traffic control, and similar incidents involving secondary hazards such as downed trees or power lines. An inclement weather protective ensemble consists of a jacket and pants set.

2. Codes, Regulations, and Standards Laws, regulations, standards, and specifications referenced in this document in effect on the opening of the Invitation for Bid (IFB), form a part of this specification. The products covered by this specification shall comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards including, but not limited to, the following:

2.1 Codes

2.1.1 California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section §3380, Personal Protective Devices

2.2 Regulations

2.2.1 None

2.3 Standards

2.3.1 OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 Supplement PPE and Materials for PPE Certified Product

2.3.2 EN 343:2019 Protective Clothing Standard

2.3.3 American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) F1891: Standard Specification for Arc and Flame-Resistant Rainwear

2.3.4 ASTM D6413 Vertical Flame Standard

2.3.5 ASTM F1930 Flash Fire Standard

2.3.6 ASTM F1959 Arc Flash Standard

2.3.7 American National Standards Institute/International Safety Equipment Association

(ANSI/ISEA) 107 - American National Standard for High-Visibility Safety Apparel and Accessories

3. Requirements Inclement weather protection shall be constructed using durable material that allows for machine washing of the gear. The jacket shall be a standard jacket design, and the pants shall be a bib-style design or a standard pant design with an integrated suspender system. Unless otherwise specified, a tolerance of ±5% shall be applied to all measurements in section 3.2 and 3.3 of this document.

3.1 Garment, Fabric, and Material

3.1.1 Garment Identification

Each garment shall have a barcode and/or QR code for tracking and accountability with a unique serial number for the product. Barcodes shall be placed on the inside of the jacket or underneath a storm flap/pocket flap. Barcodes shall not be located on the outer shell of the jacket.

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3.1.2 Fabric

Fabric used for the construction of inclement weather protective ensembles shall be an arc rated, waterproof, and moisture breathable fabric. Fabric shall meet EN 343 Standard with a minimum class 4 rating for water penetration resistance and a minimum class 3 rating for water vapor resistance (RET).

Fabric used shall have flame resistance in accordance with ASTM D6413. Fabric shall have no melting or dripping, less than or equal to 2 seconds after-flame, and a char length of less than or equal to 6 inches. Fabric shall have an average predicted total area burn injury (ASTM F1930 9.6.6) of less than 25%, and an average predicted third-degree burn area (ASTM F1930 9.6.7) of less than 1%.

3.1.3 Construction

The garment’s outer layer shall be at minimum a single ply three-layer laminate. The weight shall not exceed 9.0 ounces per square yard. The outer layer of the fabric shall be constructed of 100% polyester fibers and of a twill construction. The fabric shall have an Arc Rating that is greater than or equal to an Arc Thermal Performance Value (ATPV) of 31 cal/cm2 when tested in accordance with ASTM F1959. The garment shall have an enhanced bi-component membrane that is comprised of a continuous monolithic coating impregnated into an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), also referred to as ePTFE, matrix that is both hydrophilic and oleophobic.

The inside layer of the garment shall be constructed of 100% Aramid fibers and of a jersey knit construction.

3.1.4 Sealed Seams

Garment shall be seam sealed to assure liquid resistance integrity. Seam sealing shall use bi-component tape based on ePTFE that is a minimum 25 mm wide.

3.2 Jacket

3.2.1 Fabric

Garment shall be two tone, with Fluorescent Yellow/Lime on the top half and black on the bottom half. Jackets shall have a minimum of a Type R, Class 3 compliance to American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) 107: American National Standard for High-Visibility Safety Apparel.

The retroreflective fluorescent trim shall be 3M™ Scotchlite™ COMFORT Trim (heat applied segmented) that is silver in color. The retroreflective trim shall be 2 inches wide and located in the following areas.

• Horizontal around the bottom of the jacket, with the bottom of the trim measuring 5 - 7 inches from the hem

• Horizontal across the mid torso, with the top of the trim measuring 1-1/2 inches below the armpit

• Vertically on the left and right side of the front and back, creating a straight edge box design. Vertical reflective trims shall not extend past the horizontal reflective around the apex.

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3.2.2 Hood

Jacket shall have either an attached or detachable hood option. Hoods must be designed for, and intended for use with, the jacket design. Hoods shall be designed to accommodate the wearing of a hard hat or wildland firefighting helmet underneath them.

Detachable hoods shall secure to the jacket by means of snap or zipper closure at the neck area. Hoods shall have an adjustable drawstring closure included to ensure a secure fit.

Hoods shall have an adjustable fabric tab, allowing the length of the hood over the wearer’s head to be adjusted. The adjustable closure system on the hood shall be constructed utilizing hook and loop closures.

3.2.3 Expansion Pocket

Each jacket shall have two expansion pockets double stitched to the shell measuring 7 inches wide by 9 inches high. Jacket pockets shall have a minimum 1-inch expansion pleat. The pocket flap shall be located 1 inch above the opening and measure 8 inches wide by 3 inches high. The pocket flap shall close by means of hook and loop closure, running horizontally across the entire length of the pocket and pocket flap.

3.2.4 Hand Warming Pocket

Jacket shall have hand warmer pockets on each side of the jacket. The hand warmer pocket compartment will be provided under the jacket’s existing pocket. This compartment will be accessed from the rear of the pocket, for ease of sliding hands into pockets, and shall be lined for warmth and comfort.

3.2.5 Closure

Jackets shall be closed by means of a zipper closure. Jackets shall have a storm flap covering for the zipper closure, secured by hook and loop running the entire length of the storm flap. The zipper shall have finished edges, either by bar tacking or folded into the seams.

3.2.6 Microphone Tab

Jackets shall have at minimum two microphone tabs, one on each side of the coat, measuring 1inch wide by 3 inches long. One tab shall be on the left chest, approximately 2 inches above the radio pocket. The other tab shall be on right chest matching left chest location. Mic tabs shall be made of the same material used on the outer layer of the garment, as described above.

3.2.7 Adjustable Cuffs

Jackets shall have an adjustable closure system, allowing the cuff circumference to be adjusted. The adjustable closure system on the jacket cuff shall be constructed utilizing hook and loop closures.

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3.2.8 Radio Pocket

Jackets shall have a pocket designed for the storage of a portable radio. The radio pocket shall measure 2 inches deep by 4 inches wide by 7 inches high and shall be installed on the left chest. This pocket shall be of box type construction, stitched to the coat and shall have a drainage eyelet hole in the bottom of the pocket. The pocket shall be constructed of two layers of outer layer material.

The pocket flap shall be set approximately 1 inch above the pocket, measured from the top of the pocket to the bottom of the pocket flap, and have two antenna notches. The pocket flap shall be constructed of two layers of outer shell material measuring 5 inches wide by 5 inches long. The pocket flap shall be closed by means of hook and loop. A piece of hook shall be installed vertically on the inside of the pocket flap beginning at the center of the bottom of the flap. A corresponding piece of loop shall be installed horizontally on the outside of the pocket near the top center and positioned to engage the hook piece.

3.2.9 Logo

Silkscreening and/or heat press shall be conducted by the manufacturer to include the CAL FIRE “Stack Stagger” logo in black ink on the back shoulder area.

Silkscreening specifications shall be discussed and mutually agreed upon between CAL FIRE and the manufacturer. No other silkscreening or tags shall be on the outer fabric of the jacket without CAL FIRE approval.

3.3 Pants

3.3.1 Fabric

Garments shall be black in color. Pants shall have two stripes of 3M™ Scotchlite™ COMFORT Trim (heat applied segmented) that is silver in color, matching the jacket.

There shall be horizontal retroreflective trim located near the ankle and another just below the knee. All retroreflective trims shall go around the entire circumference of the pant leg.

3.3.2 Closure

Pants shall be closed by means of a zippered fly closure. Pants shall have a storm flap covering for the zipper closure, secured by hook and loop. The zipper shall have finished edges, either by bar tacking or folded into the seams.

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3.3.3 Leg Openings

The pants shall have side leg openings measuring 24 inches in length on each side to allow ease of donning when wearing boots. Leg openings shall be opened and closed utilizing a zipper closure. The closure for the leg openings shall have a storm flap closure over the zipper, secured by hook and loop running the entire length of the storm flap closure. The zipper shall have finished edges, either by bar tacking or folded into the seams.

The pant legs shall have an adjustable cuff closure system, allowing the cuff circumference to be adjusted. The adjustable closure system on the pant cuff shall be constructed utilizing hook and loop closures.

3.3.4 Pocket

If utilizing a bib design, the pants shall have a pocket at the top, chest height area. This pocket shall have a hook and loop closure.

3.3.5 Suspenders

The pants shall have 1-1/2-inch-wide suspenders attached. The suspenders shall be stitched to the backside of the pant at the waist and shall have a durable buckle closure on the front.

3.3.6 Logo

No silkscreening or tags shall be on the outer fabric of the pants without CAL FIRE approval.

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