ESBD_428062_1749837955558_4_Attachment F Requirements and Specifications 080A1 Badges.pdf

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

Statewide Procurement Division

IFB No. 304T-25-080A1

Attachment F

Requirements and Specifications

Uniform Badges, Name Bars and Award Bars

IFB 304T-25-080A1

Table of Contents

DPS - General Badge Requirements:

Line 1: DPS Criminal Investigations Division Badge

Line 2: DPS Breast Badge, Domed - 24-karat Gold Plated:

Line 3: DPS Breast Badge, Domed - Nickle Plated:

Line 4: DPS Wallet Badge, Flat - 24-karat Gold Plated:

Line 5: DPS Wallet Badge, Flat - Nickle Plated:

TPWD - Field Officer Badge Requirements:

Line 6: TPWD Field Officer Breast Badge, Domed - Nickle Plated:

Line 7: TPWD Field Officer Wallet Badge, Flat - Nickle Plated:

TPWD - Regular Promotions Badge Requirements:

Line 8: TPWD Regular Promotion Breast Badge, Domed - 24-karat Gold Plated:

Line 9: TPWD Regular Promotion Brest Badge, Domed - Nickle Plated:

Line 10: TPWD Regular Promotion Wallet Badge, Flat - 24-karat Gold Plated:

Line 11: TPWD Regular Promotion Wallet Badge, Flat - Nickle Plated:

Line 12: Name Bar, Uniform, Silver Finish:

Line 13: Name Bar, Uniform, Gold Finish:

Line 14: Bar Holder - One (1) Bar:

Line 15: Bar Holder - Two (2) Bars:

Line 16: Bar Holder - Three (3) Bars:

Line 17: Standard Commendation Bars:

Line 18: Commendation Bars With Engraving:

Line 19: Die Charge:

DPS - General Badge Requirements

1. Construction:

a. No burrs

b. One-piece

c. High polished

d. No molded or die casts

e. Fabrication: pneumatic drop hammer

f. Die cut (strike) exception: titles and numbers in the State of Texas image

g. Hydraulic press stamp used to provide maximum detail

2. Material:

a. Gold plated or nickel plated

b. Temper: 1/4 hard

c. Thickness: 0.094 inches

d. Brass alloy: copper, zinc, and tin

e. Enamel:

i. Stoned flush to surrounding metal

ii. Free of pits, wavy surfaces, chips, and discolorations

iii. Lettering and design fill: black hard fired cloisonné enamel

3. Rim:

a. Badge rim width: 0.25 inches

b. Oak and olive leaf wreath engraving separates the top and bottom engravings

c. Top Engraving:

i. Text Attributes:

a. Font: Arial

b. Color: Black

c. Capitalized text

ii. Size: 14.753 points

iii. Computer engraved

iv. Text:

a. “TEXAS HIGHWAY PATROL”

b. “DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY”

c. “TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

d. “DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY” or

e. “CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS”

v. Centered inside rim on top of badge

d. Bottom Rim Engraving:

i. Font:

a. Font: Arial

b. Color: black

c. Capitalized text

ii. Size: 19.108 points

iii. Computer engraved

iv. Ranks:

a. Six ranks: gold plated

b. Twelve ranks: nickel plated

v. Centered inside rim

4. Center Area:

a. Recessed: 0.110 inches

b. Diameter: 1.492 inches

c. Beveled: 0.07 inches from the background of the badge to the highest peak on the bevel in raw state, not from the enamel

d. Color of background area: Pantone Reflex Blue C (PMS)

5. Center Star:

a. Beveled

b. Five (5) point

c. Three dimensional

d. Star points touch at 1.28 inches

e. Area between star points:

i. Stippled background

ii. Contains the letters spelling “TEXAS”

iii. Raised letters

iv. Letter size:

a. Height: 0.23 inches

b. Width: 0.193 inches

6. Star center:

a. Image of the State of Texas

b. Size:

i. Height: 0.75 inches

ii. Width: 0.625 inches

iii. Raised: 0.25 inches above the highest part of the star bevel

c. Center numbers:

i. Font: Arial black

ii. Computer engraved

iii. Minimum 4 characters

iv. Maximum 5 characters

7. Packaging:

a. Individual pouch for scratch protection

b. Badge number:

i. Number visible through package; or

ii. Number on label adhered to package

Line 1: DPS Criminal Investigations Division Badge Referenced Manufacturer/Model No. Or Equal:

Blackinton B2981-A CW Nielsen CWN-SS-9X

1. Shape and size:

a. Flat and circular

b. Diameter: 1.975 inches

c. Rim width: 0.22 inches

2. Construction:

a. No burrs

b. One piece

c. High polished

d. Struck from 11 gauge (0.090 inches) alloy 230 (or CPA Approved Equivalent)

e. Clip:

i. Width: 0.375inches

ii. Length: 1.6875 inches

iii. Applied to back of badge with solder

iv. Solder must match the color of the badge

v. Excess solder removed from finished badge

3. Rim:

a. Five (5) point engraved star separates the top and bottom rim engravings

b. Top Rim Engraving:

i. Font: Arial black

ii. Letter size: fits the full design

iii. Text: “DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY”

c. Bottom Rim Engraving:

i. Font: Arial black

ii. Letter size: fits the full design

iii. Text: “CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION”

4. Center Area:

a. State of Texas image

b. Image fits the full design

c. Oak and olive leaf wreathes engraved around the State of Texas image

d. Two-tone

i. Image of Texas background: rhodium plated

ii. Rim, wreathes, and image of Texas: 24-karat gold plated

5. Rank Engraving:

a. Font: Arial black

b. Letter size: fits the full design

c. Lettering: engraved and filled with standard black enamel

d. Inside State of Texas image with DPS id number directly below the rank

6. Packaging: individual pouch for scratch protection

Line 2: DPS Breast Badge, Domed, 24-Karat Gold Plated Reference Brand Or Equal:

Blackinton B3373 with B.A. Ballou #68 Catch and #105 Joint CW Nielsen CWN-SS-9X

1. Adheres to all General DPS Badge Requirements

2. Shape and Size: 5 millimeters to center

3. 24-Karat Gold Finish:

a. Polished to brilliant luster

b. Coated with clear lacquer to protect finish

4. Safety Catch and Pin:

a. Heavy duty

b. Three (3) piece pin, joint and barrel

c. Minimum length: 1.25 inches

d. Shall not exceed diameter of badge

e. Applied to back of badge with solder

f. Solder must match the color of the badge

g. Excess solder removed from finished badge

Line 3: DPS Breast Badge, Domed, Nickle Plated

Blackinton B3373 with B.A. Ballou #68 Catch and #105 Joint CW Nielsen CWN-SS-9X

1. Adheres to all General DPS Badge Requirements

2. Shape and Size:

a. Domed

b. 5 millimeters to center

3. Nickel Finish:

a. Polished to brilliant luster

b. Coated with clear lacquer to protect finish

c. Nickel electro pre-plated with copper and nickel

4. Safety Catch and Pin:

a. Heavy duty

b. Three (3) piece pin, joint and barrel

c. Minimum length: 1.25 inches

d. Shall not exceed diameter of badge

e. Applied to back of badge with solder

f. Excess solder removed from finished badge

Line 4: DPS Wallet Badge, Flat, 24-Karat Gold Plated

Blackinton B3373 CW Nielsen CWN-SS-9X

1. Adheres to all General DPS Badge Requirements

2. Shape and Size:

a. Circular and flat

b. Diameter: 2 inches

c. Rim width: 0.25 inches

3. Clip:

a. Heavy duty

b. Minimum width: 3.125 inches

c. Minimum length: 1.75 inches

d. Shall not exceed diameter of badge

e. Applied to back of badge with solder

Line 5: DPS Wallet Badge, Flat, Nickle Plated

Blackinton B3373 CW Nielsen CWN-SS-9X

1. Adheres to all General DPS Badge Requirements

2. Shape and Size:

a. Circular and flat

b. Diameter: 2 inches

c. Rim width: 0.25 inches

3. Clip:

a. Heavy duty

b. Minimum width: 3.125 inches

c. Minimum length: 1.75 inches

d. Shall not exceed diameter of badge

e. Applied to back of badge with solder

TPWD - Field Officer Badge Requirements

a. No burrs

b. One-piece

c. Domed with a safety catch

d. No molded or die casts

e. Fabrication: pneumatic drop hammer

f. Hydraulic press stamp used to provide maximum detail

2. Material:

a. Brass alloy: copper, zinc, and tin

b. Nickel plated:

i. Polished to brilliant luster

ii. Coated with clear lacquer to protect finish

iii. Nickel electro pre-plated with copper and nickel

c. Enamel:

i. Stoned flush to surrounding metal

ii. Free of pits, wavy surfaces, chips, and discolorations

iii. Lettering and design fill: black hard fired cloisonné enamel

3. Outer Rim Engraving:

a. Width: 0.2188 inches

b. Beginning and end of top and bottom text are separated by a five (5) pointed star

c. Centered on the top and bottom of rim

d. Background color: blue

e. Top:

i. Text: “TEXAS”

ii. Color: polished silver

f. Bottom:

i. “PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT”

ii. Color: polished silver

4. Inner Rim Engraving:

a. Computer engraved

b. Centered inside the bottom inner banner

c. Text color: blue

d. Top text: badge number (badge number provided at time of order)

e. Bottom text Customer options:

i. “GAME WARDEN”

ii. “SPECIAL GAME WARDEN”

iii. “STATE PARK POLICE”

iv. “RETIRED”

v. Minimum depth: 0.020 inches

5. Center:

a. Three dimensional five (5) point star

b. Three dimensional oak leaf wreath surrounding center star

c. Beveled

d. Background of star area: nickel plated

e. Star points touch wreath

6. Packaging:

a. Individual pouch for scratch protection

b. Badge number:

Line 6: TPWD Field Officer Breast Badge, Domed, Nickle Plated

Smith & Warren Copshop NEB-128

1. Adheres to all TPWD - Field Officer Badge Requirements

2. Shape: domed

3. Safety catch and pin:

a. Heavy duty

b. Three (3) piece pin, joint and barrel

a. Shall not exceed diameter of badge

b. Applied to back of badge with matching solder (72% silver / 28% copper)

c. Excess solder removed from finished badge

Line 7: TPWD Field Officer Wallet Badge, Flat, Nickle Plated

Smith & Warren Copshop NEB-128

1. Adheres to all TPWD - Field Officer Badge Requirements

2. Shape:

a. Flat

b. Circular

3. Clip:

a. Heavy duty

b. Shall not exceed diameter of badge

c. Excess solder removed from finished badge

d. Applied to back of badge with solder matching the color of the badge

TPWD - Regular Promotions Badge Requirements

a. No burrs

b. One-piece

c. Domed with a safety catch

d. No molded or die casts

e. Fabrication: pneumatic drop hammer

f. Hydraulic press stamp used to provide maximum detail

2. Material:

a. Gold plated or nickel plated

b. Thickness: 0.090 inches

c. Brass alloy: copper, zinc, and tin

d. Enamel:

i. Stoned flush to surrounding metal

ii. Free of pits, wavy surfaces, chips, and discolorations

iii. Lettering and design fill: black hard fired cloisonné enamel

3. Top Rim Engraving:

a. Centered at the top of the rim

b. Text: “TEXAS”

4. Bottom Rim Engraving:

a. Centered at the bottom of the rim

b. Text: “PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT”

5. Center star:

a. Beveled

b. Five (5) point

c. Three dimensional

d. Length of star ends outside of badge rim

e. Star outlined with rope texture

f. Small and flat metal circles pressed on to each end of star

6. Design: beginning and end of top and bottom rim text are separated by a five (5) pointed star

7. Packaging:

a. Individual pouch for scratch protection

b. Badge number:

Line 8: TPWD Regular Promotion Breast Badge, Domed, 24-Karat Gold Plated

Smith & Warren Copshop NEB-129

1. Adheres to all TPWD - Regular Promotions Badge Requirements

2. Shape: domed

3. Safety catch and pin:

a. Heavy duty

b. Three (3) piece pin, joint and barrel

c. Shall not exceed diameter of badge

d. Applied to back of badge with hard silver solder (72% silver / 28% copper)

e. Excess solder removed from finished badge

4. 24-karat gold plated:

a. Polished to brilliant luster

b. Coated with clear lacquer to protect finish

c. Center star text:

i. “ASSISTANT COMMANDER”

ii. “MAJOR” or

iii. “ASSISTANT CHIEF”

Line 9: TPWD Regular Promotion Brest Badge, Domed - Nickle Plated

Smith & Warren Copshop NEB-129

1. Adheres to all General TPWD Badge Requirements, Regular Promotions

2. Shape: domed

3. Safety catch and pin:

a. Heavy duty

b. Three (3) piece pin, joint and barrel

c. Minimum length: 1 inch

d. Shall not exceed diameter of badge

e. Applied to back of badge with hard silver solder (72% silver / 28% copper)

f. Excess solder removed from finished badge

4. Nickel plated:

a. Polished to brilliant luster

b. Coated with clear lacquer to protect finish

c. Nickel electro pre-plated with copper and nickel

d. Center star text:

i. “SERGEANT”

ii. “LIEUTENANT”

iii. “LT. COLONEL”

iv. “CAPTAIN”

v. “CHIEF” or

vi. “COLONEL” Line 10: TPWD Regular Promotion Wallet Badge, Flat - 24-Karat Gold Plated Reference Brand Or Equal:

Smith & Warren Copshop NEB-129

1. Adheres to all TPWD - Regular Promotions Badge Requirements

2. Shape:

a. Flat

b. Circular

c. Start points extend beyond the circle

3. Clip:

a. Heavy duty

b. Shall not exceed diameter of badge

c. Excess solder removed from finished badge

d. Applied to back of badge with solder matching the color gold or silver of the badge

4. 24-karat gold plated:

a. Polished to brilliant luster

b. Coated with clear lacquer to protect finish

c. Center star text:

i. “ASSISTANT COMMANDER”

ii. “ASSISTANT CHIEF” or

iii. “MAJOR”

Line 11: TPWD Regular Promotion Wallet Badge, Flat - Nickle Plated

Smith & Warren Copshop NEB-129

1. Adheres to all General TPWD Badge Requirements, Regular Promotions

2. Shape:

a. Flat

b. Circular

3. Clip:

a. Heavy duty

b. Shall not exceed diameter of badge

c. Excess solder removed from finished badge

d. Applied to back of badge with solder matching the color gold or silver of the badge

4. Nickel plated:

a. Polished to brilliant luster

b. Coated with clear lacquer to protect finish

c. Nickel electro pre-plated with copper and nickel

d. Center star text:

i. “SERGEANT”

ii. “LIEUTENANT”

iii. “LT. COLONEL”

iv. “CAPTAIN”

v. “CHIEF” or

vi. “COLONEL”

Line 12: Name Bar, Uniform, Silver Finish

Blackinton A-4180

1. Dimension:

a. Thickness: 0.062 inches

b. Width: 0.50 inches

c. Length: 2.25 inches

2. Material: solid brass

3. Engraving:

a. Depth: 0.012 inches

b. Black lacquer filled

4. Lettering: 0.25 inches high bold

5. Finish: high polish

6. Attaching device:

a. Two (2) each clutch fasteners

b. Two (2) standard pins spaced 1.625 inches apart

7. Packaging: individual pouch for scratch protection

Line 13: Name Bar, Uniform, Gold Finish

Blackinton A-4180; Surface Finish – Gold: Heavy Gold Plate

1. Dimension:

a. Thickness: 0.062 inches

b. Width: 0.50 inches

c. Length: 2.25 inches

2. Material: solid brass

3. Engraving:

a. Depth: 0.012 inches

b. Black lacquer filled

4. Lettering: 0.25 inches high bold

5. Finish: high polish

6. Attaching device:

a. Two (2) each clutch fasteners

b. Two (2) standard pins spaced 1.625 inches apart

7. Packaging: individual pouch for scratch protection

Line 14: Bar Holder, One (1) Bar Referenced Manufacturer/Model No. Or Equal:

Blackinton BK-SB-1-B

1. Holds one (1) bar

2. Dimensions:

a. Height: 0.375 inches

b. Width: 1.375 inches

Line 15: Bar Holder, Two (2) Bars

Blackinton BK-SB-2-B

1. Holds two (2) bars

2. Dimensions:

b. Width: 2.75 inches

Line 16: Bar Holder, Three (3) Bars

Blackinton BK-SB-3-B

1. Holds three (3) bars

2. Dimensions:

b. Width: 4.25 inches

Line 17: Standard Commendation Bars

Blackinton Various

1. Material: metal and enamel

2. Bar holder included per bar

3. Dimensions:

Line 18: Commendation Bars With Engraving

Blackinton Various

1. Material: metal and enamel

2. Bar holder included per bar

4. Dimensions:

a. Height: 0.375 inches

3. Colors and designs: various, reference Attachment G for sample images

Line 19: Die Charge

1. One-time only charge to create new die cuts

2. One-time only charge is applicable to Lines 11 and 12:

a. Standard commendation bar

b. Commendation bar with engraving

3. Charge will not be applicable to subsequent orders for the same bars