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State of California Bid Specification Breast Badges

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Document Summary Detail Type Detail Event ID Commodity Breast Badges Attachment (Exhibit) Addendum Group-Class 8455 Bid Specification 8455-6037 Revision Level A Revision Date April 21, 2022 Agency Name California Highway Patrol (CHP)

Revision History Bid Spec

Rev Level

Revision Date

Author Summary of Changes

8455-6037 A April 21, 2022 Walters, M Initial release

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Table of Contents Document Summary Revision History Table of Contents

1.0 SCOPE

2.0 APPLICABLE LAWS and INDUSTRY STANDARDS

2.1 LAWS and REGULATIONS

2.2 INDUSTRY STANDARDS

3.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1 GENERAL

3.2 PRINCIPAL PARAMETERS

3.3 GENERAL DESIGN ELEMENTS – FRONT OF BADGE

3.4 THE GREAT SEAL OF CALIFORNIA

3.5 BADGE ATTACHMENTS

3.6 PIN, JOINT, AND CATCH

3.7 MANUFACTURING-RELATED INSCRIPTIONS

3.8 BADGE COATINGS

3.9 CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS

3.10 WORKMANSHIP

3.11 SAMPLING AND INSPECTION

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1.0 SCOPE

This specification sets forth the requirements for breast badges for the California Highway Patrol (CHP). These badges enhance the visibility of the wearers as uniformed members of the CHP.

The badges covered by this specification will be sourced to supply newly sworn CHP officers with new badges and, as necessary, current CHP uniformed personnel with replacement badges.

“Fully loaded” CHP badges include factory replaceable attachments (banner ribbons) at both the top and bottom of the badge. For completeness, this specification references the top banner ribbon that will be installed on existing badges, when appropriate (with words “HONORABLY RETIRED” or “IN MEMORIAM”). Likewise, this specification speaks about the ability to replace the bottom banner ribbon with a new one (containing a different rank), after CHP uniformed personnel have received a promotion. However, the installation of the top banner ribbon, and the replacement of the bottom banner ribbon, are not part of this current agreement: that work will be governed by a separate agreement. The current agreement is for the badges, as specified below, and only the installation of the bottom banner ribbon (with the rank designation of “OFFICER” for bulk orders or the appropriate rank designation for replacement badges).

The durability and corrosion resistance of the CHP’s badges is critically important, as they are worn in varying climate conditions throughout the state of California.

Additionally, newly sworn officers wear the same badge throughout their career and are provided with their badge upon retirement. The current design – which, includes 1/10 10K yellow gold fill on the front, 24K gold electroplating on all metal surfaces, and a clear gloss coating on all surfaces - has been in place for decades and proven its durability under actual operating conditions.

The following are sample pictures of an existing CHP badge. Additional pictures (showing feature detail) can be found in the document, “8455-6037_BS - Attachment – Pictures”.

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Figure 1: Front of a sample badge, with the badge number and rank banner ribbon (containing the rank designation of "OFFICER").

Figure 2: Back of the sample badge.

Note: Not shown on this sample badge is the banner ribbon that will be placed at the top of the badge, when appropriate (with words “HONORABLY RETIRED” or “IN MEMORIAM”). This top banner ribbon is shown on page 1 of “8455-6037_BS - Attachment – Drawings”.

2.0 APPLICABLE LAWS and INDUSTRY STANDARDS

Specifications, standards, and regulations referenced in this document in effect on the opening of the invitation for bid, form a part of this specification.

2.1 LAWS and REGULATIONS

2.1.1 Title 16, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 23 Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter Industries.

2.2 INDUSTRY STANDARDS

2.2.1 ASQ/ANSI Quality Standard Z1.4 (Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes).

3.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1 GENERAL

3.1.1 The technical requirements for the CHP breast badges are comprised of the specifications listed in this document, as well as the designs, styles, dimensions, tolerances, and configurations included in the document, “8455-6037_BS - Attachment – Drawings”.

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3.2 PRINCIPAL PARAMETERS

The badges shall adhere to the following parameters and values:

Table 1: Principal Parameters Parameter Value

Badge style Seven-point badge

Diameter of finished domed badge (diameter of a circle drawn through the tips of all seven points)

3 inches (Nominal)

Height of finished domed badge (when laid on a flat surface)

9/16 inch (Nominal)

Type of material from which the badge, Great Seal insert, and banner ribbon attachments shall be struck

1/10, 10 karat yellow gold-filled (GF), yellow gold-colored alloy sheet metal that is corrosion and tarnish resistant.

Thickness of sheet metal from which the badge shall be struck

14-gauge

Thickness of sheet metal from which the Great Seal insert and banner ribbon attachments shall be struck

16-gauge

Minimum thickness of the badge, Great Seal insert, and banner ribbon attachments (after stamping and/or engraving)

0.05 inches

Finished badge weight 45 – 55 grams

Note: For additional dimensions and tolerances, please refer to the document, “8455-6037_BS - Attachment – Drawings”, as well as the rest of this specification.

3.3 GENERAL DESIGN ELEMENTS – FRONT OF BADGE

Note: This section covers the badge, without the Great Seal insert or attachments (both of which are discussed further down in this specification).

3.3.1 The center of the badge shall contain a 0.015 inch deep circular recess area to receive the Great Seal of California.

3.3.2 Outside this recess area shall be a smooth, circular band, on which the following inscriptions shall be made with enamel-filled characters:

3.3.2.1 “CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL” shall be inscribed on the top of the band in a clockwise direction – such that the “C” at the beginning and “L” at the end are balanced horizontally. The enamel-filled lettering shall be in upper case block letters, use Arial style font, and be 13/64 inch in height.

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3.3.2.2 A five-digit badge number (provided by the CHP) shall be inscribed on the bottom of the band in a counter-clockwise direction – such that it’s centered at the bottom of the band. The enamel-filled numbering shall use Times New Roman style font and be 13/64 inch in height.

3.3.2.3 A “punctuation dot” shall be inscribed on both sides of the five-digit badge number, to set the badge number apart from the “CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL” inscription. The size of the dot shall be consistent with a period punctuation mark, in the font used for the badge number. The dot shall be placed in the middle of the band (radially) and in the middle of each space between “CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL” and the badge number.

3.3.3 In the center of each of the seven star points shall be a “flourish”, where the designs are depicted on page 4 of “8455-6037_BS - Attachment – Drawings”.

3.3.4 There shall be a narrow, smooth border around the outer edge of the seven star points.

3.3.5 The surface of the badge shall contain concentric circular ridges that shall span radially, from the outer edge of the circular band with enamel-filled characters to the inner edge of the smooth border around the outer edge of the seven star points. Note: These ridges are depicted in the image on page 1 of “8455-6037_BS - Attachment – Drawings”.

3.3.6 The front of the badge shall be 1/10, 10 karat gold-filled, given that it shall be stamped from a 1/10, 10 karat yellow gold-filled, yellow gold-colored alloy sheet metal material that is corrosion and tarnish resistant.

3.3.7 The coatings applied to the badge shall be as specified in the section on BADGE COATINGS and the enamel-filled characters shall meet the additional requirements in the section on CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS.

3.4 THE GREAT SEAL OF CALIFORNIA

3.4.1 The Great Seal of California shall be a separate component affixed into the dedicated circular recess area at the center of the badge.

3.4.2 The design and dimensions of the Great Seal insert shall be as defined in “8455-6037_BS - Attachment – Drawings”: The design shall adhere to the image on page 4.

3.4.3 The front of the Great Seal insert shall be 1/10, 10 karat yellow gold-filled, given that it shall be stamped from a 1/10, 10 karat yellow gold-filled, yellow gold-colored alloy sheet metal material that is corrosion and tarnish resistant.

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3.4.4 Before installation, the Great Seal insert shall be domed to the same contour as the recess (after the badge has been domed).

3.4.5 The Great Seal insert shall be affixed by sweat solder or brazing.

3.4.6 The coatings applied to the Great Seal insert shall be as specified in the section on BADGE COATINGS.

3.4.7 The Great Seal insert shall be devoid of colored enamel and all other defects (please refer to the section on WORKMANSHIP for additional quality requirements).

3.5 BADGE ATTACHMENTS

3.5.1 A rank banner ribbon shall be installed at the bottom of each badge.

3.5.1.1 One rank designation shall be inscribed in enamel-filled lettering on each of these banner ribbons.

3.5.1.2 The list of rank designations currently includes: “OFFICER”, “SERGEANT”, “LIEUTENANT”, “CAPTAIN”, “ASSISTANT CHIEF”, “CHIEF”, “ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER”, “DEPUTY

COMMISSIONER”, AND “COMMISSIONER” (where “OFFICER” will be used for bulk orders and any rank designation may be used for replacement badges). The CHP to provide the required rank designation(s) for replacement badges.

3.5.1.3 The enamel-filled lettering shall be in upper case block letters, use Times New Roman style font, and be 5/32 inch in height.

3.5.1.4 The style and position of this bottom banner ribbon shall be as shown on page 1 of “8455-6037_BS - Attachment – Drawings”.

3.5.2 (For completeness, but not part of this agreement) When applicable, a banner ribbon shall be installed at the top of the badge.

3.5.2.1 One inscription shall be made in enamel-filled lettering on each of these banner ribbons.

3.5.2.2 The list of inscriptions currently includes: “HONORABLY RETIRED” and “IN MEMORIAM”.

3.5.2.3 The enamel-filled lettering shall be in upper case block letters, use Times New Roman style font, and be 9/64 inch in height.

3.5.2.4 The style and position of this top banner ribbon (which are both different than the rank banner ribbon) shall be as shown on page 1 of “8455-6037_BS - Attachment – Drawings”.

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3.5.3 The front of the banner ribbons shall be 1/10, 10 karat gold-filled, given that they shall be stamped from a 1/10, 10 karat yellow gold-filled, yellow gold-colored alloy sheet metal material that is corrosion and tarnish resistant.

3.5.4 The banner ribbons shall be domed to fit the curvature of the badge.

3.5.5 The ribbons shall be factory replaceable and secured by two 1/8 inch diameter solid rivets, which shall only be visible on the back of the badge. The head of the rivets on the back of the badge shall be devoid of burrs and sharp edges that might catch on CHP personnel uniforms.

3.5.6 The coatings applied to the badge banners shall be as specified in the section on BADGE COATINGS and the enamel-filled characters shall meet the additional requirements in the section on CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS.

3.6 PIN, JOINT, AND CATCH

3.6.1 The back of the badges shall be fitted with a heavy joint, 13-gauge pin with point and large roller type catch. Reference brands/models: (pin) W.R.

Cobb/#810519; (joint) W.R. Cobb/#061051; (catch) W.R. Cobb/#046802 – or equivalent to each item.

3.6.2 The pin, joint, and catch shall be made from nickel silver.

3.6.3 The joint and catch shall be properly aligned and soldered on the back side of the badge with silver solder containing a minimum of 24% silver.

3.6.4 The catch shall be positioned at the bottom center of the badge and the pin shall open towards the top.

3.6.5 When attached to the uniform and seated properly in the catch opening, the pin shall rest in the vertical position.

3.6.6 The length of the pin shall be sufficiently long to extend beyond the catch so that it cannot be pulled off when fastened.

3.6.7 The pin tip shall be pointed but shall not prick the wearer when touched.

3.6.8 The coatings applied to the pin, joint, and catch shall be as specified in the section on BADGE COATINGS.

3.6.9 The pin shall securely hold the badge on the uniform at the proper orientation and position so that the wearer is readily identifiable.

3.7 MANUFACTURING-RELATED INSCRIPTIONS

3.7.1 The back of each badge shall be permanently marked (e.g. metal stamped) with inscriptions for the following:

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3.7.1.1 Manufacturer’s name, logo, or trademark.

3.7.1.2 "1/10 10K GF", or an FTC approved alternative, to guarantee that the gold fill on the front of the badge and attachments conforms to FTC regulations for gold fill.

3.7.1.3 “24K Gold Electroplated”, or an FTC approved alternative, to guarantee that the electroplating conforms to FTC regulations for 24K Gold Electroplate.

3.7.2 The location of these inscriptions shall allow visual access to the inscriptions.

3.7.3 The inscriptions shall not cause marring or distortion of the opposite (front) side of the badge.

3.8 BADGE COATINGS

3.8.1 Fully assembled badges (with all components installed) shall be finished with 24K gold electroplate on the front, back, and edges, consistent with the Federal Trade Commission’s Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter Industries.

3.8.2 After the fully assembled badges have been electroplated with 24K gold and the enamel-filled inscriptions have been made, they shall be coated with a clear gloss acrylic polyurethane on the front, back, and edges.

3.8.2.1 The thickness of this enamel coating shall be a minimum of 1 mil.

3.8.2.2 The enamel shall not color with age and shall be resistant to abrasion.

3.8.2.3 The finish shall be uniform with no surface imperfections.

3.9 CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS

Note: This section covers the lettering, numbering, and “punctuation dots” that will be inscribed on the front of the badges and banner ribbons.

3.9.1 Dark blue cloisonné hard fired jeweler’s enamel shall be used to fill all characters on the front of the badge. Reference brand/model: Thompson Enamel/#1693 – or equivalent.

3.9.2 All characters shall be recessed (via stamping and/or engraving) to a minimum depth of 0.010 inch, before filling them with cloisonné enamel.

3.9.3 All characters filled with cloisonné enamel shall be “stoned” down to the level of the surrounding metal.

3.9.4 Finished letters, numbers, and punctuation (e.g. dots) shall stand out and be sharp, clear, and distinct.

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3.9.5 All cloisonné enamel surfaces shall be free from holes, pitting, or other imperfections.

3.10 WORKMANSHIP

3.10.1 All badges shall be highly polished on the front and back. Polished surfaces shall be free from scratches and pits.

3.10.2 Size, relative position, and orientation of components and lettering shall be consistent from badge to badge.

3.10.3 All letters, characters, doming, configuration features, etc., are to be uniform in size, shape, depth, color, and appearance within each badge and from badge to badge, providing symmetry and an esthetically appealing item.

3.10.4 Assembly components shall be oriented so that visual variations of alignment are not detectable.

3.10.5 Characters and features shall be well formed and clearly defined. Scoops, overstrikes, solder, cracks, pin holes, voids, laminations, buffing compound, fingerprints, enamel flake, unfilled characters, blisters, etc., are not permitted.

3.10.6 All finished and delivered badges shall be identical to the approved pre-production badge.

3.11 SAMPLING AND INSPECTION

3.11.1 Delivered lots may be sampled and inspected in accordance with ASQ/ANSI Quality Standard Z1.4, Sampling Procedures and Table for Inspection by Attributes by the CHP.