Spec_Instruc_Bid_Sample.doc

Prospective bidders will be required to send a minimum of 5 yards of a working sample, along with the manufactures specification and any FR characteristics.

Unicor will be using option A of ASTM - D 5430-04 (Standard test Method for Visually Inspecting and Grading Fabric) for evaluating all fabrics, also ASTM D 3990-00 (Standard Terminology Relating to Fabric Defects) for defining all defect types.

. Yard by yard examination; From each purchase order a sample of 10% of the total number of rolls will be pulled for examination.

Assure the 10% sample of rolls is at least equal to 10% of the yardage of the delivery. The defects will be scored utilizing a 4 point demerit point system described below (option A). Note (Knots and slubs) will only be scored when they exceed level E for slubs and level D for knots utilizing the Sears Fabric Defect Scale. No linear yardage of one yard or less will be scored more than 4 demerits.

The 10% sample will be unacceptable if the points per 100sq yds of the total yardage exceed 20 points. If one roll exceeds 20 points per 100 sq yds. This roll will be rejected and vendor notice of rejection initiated. Second 10% sample will be examined for individual roll quality and will be determined unacceptable if the sample exceeds 20 points per 100 sq yards and the entire lot will be rejected.

Equation

Total points scored in sample x 3600 = Points per 100 sq yds

Vendor’s fabric width (inches ) x total yards inspected.

Demerit System :

. One point - for defects up to and including in any dimension.

. Two points - for defects exceeding 3 inches but not exceeding 6 inches in any dimension.

. Three points - for defects exceeding 6 inches but not exceeding 9 inches in any dimension.

. Four points - for defects exceeding 9 inches in any dimension.

The following defects when present shall be scored 4 points.

. Objectionable odor

. Wavy cloth

. Width less than specified

. Edge ravels when pulled outward

. Slack or tight selvage

. Overall unclean

. Pattern repeat not accurate

. Incorrect color anywhere in pattern

. Excessive feathering or spew (fuzziness edges of patterns)

. Excessive haloing or tapping (overlapping of colors in patterns )

Length Examination :

. During yard by yard examination the lot will be unacceptable if 2 or more rolls are yards short of the roll ticket.

Documents referenced: ASTM D-3990-99 (reapproved 2004), Standard Terminology Relating to Fabrics Defects ASTM – D 5430- 04 Standard test Method for visually inspecting and Grading Fabric.

FAB0524 should be WHITE in color

CLTH, LINING, BLKOUT, WHT, 3-PASS, 54"W, 0"REP

SUBSTRATE

COATING

FAB0526 should be WHITE in color

CLTH, LINING, BLKOUT, WHT, 2-PASS, 54"W, 0"REP

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COATING

FAB0530 is a polyester material white in color

CLTH, LINING, POLY, WHT, 54"W, 0"REP (DAWN)

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Content

# of foam Passes

Weight per pass

Color 1st pass

Color 2nd pass

Color 3rd pass

Finished width

Finished weight