Exhibit A - General Requirements and Specifications.pdf

EXHIBIT A: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following requirements apply to all items:

1. All Male Trousers must be available in Regular Rise, Short Rise and Long Rise, in sizes 28 up to 64 from proposer stock.

2. All Female Trousers must be available in Regular Rise, Short Rise and Long Rise, in sizes 0 up to 28 from proposer stock.

3. All Male uniform shirts must be available in regular shirttails and tall shirttails in sizes 14 ½ up to size 22 ½ short sleeve, also sizes 14 ½ up to size 22 ½ neck size with sleeve lengths measuring 30” inches up to 38” inches.

4. All Female uniform shirts must be available in regular shirttails in sizes 30 up to size 50.

5. All uniform shirt prices to include sewing in the front zipper, sewing and/or include putting-on of metal buttons with washer and toggles, any and all Department patches on each sleeve, sewing name tapes on uniforms, breast left front, breast right front, shirt back shall be included in the price of the uniform shirts.

6. All uniform trouser prices include hemming of the trousers, and/or 3M Scotchlite reflective tape trouser trimming.

7. All uniform trouser prices shall include hemming of the trousers.

8. All uniform shirts prices shall include sewing on all department patches and nametapes.

9. All uniform shirts prices shall include sewing on all zippers into uniform shirt as specified.

10. All uniform shirts and trousers must match the Dallas County Sheriff’s Department uniform shirts and trousers presently in service.

11. All Dallas County Sheriff’s Department Jackets must be available in regular length, short length and long length, x-long length from proposer stock in the following sizes: X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, 2XLarge, 3XLarge, 4XLarge, 5XLarge and 6XLarge.

12. PACKING – All uniform shirts shall be carefully pressed by hand in a first-class manner. The uniform shirts, which are shipped, shall be in strong boxes and/or packed in individual polyethylene bags as so not to be damaged in shipment.

13. PACKING – All uniform trousers shall be carefully pressed by hand in a first-class manner. The uniform trousers, which are shipped, shall be packed in individual polyethylene bags as so not to be damaged in shipment.

14. All silk-screening print prices of the Sheriff’s Logo should be included in the bid price. Non-water-based ink shall be used for all silk-screening print.

SECTION 1 CLASS A UNIFORM DEPUTY AND DETENION OFFICER

A. CLASS A UNIFORM: DEPUTY AND DETENTION OFFICER SHORT SLEEVE AND

LONG SLEEVE SHIRTS

Male and Female Fabric Color: Dark Navy, LAPD Navy Fabric Content: 75% Polyester 25% Wool Weight: 8.5 – 12oz. linear yard Weave: Plain, Serge Fabric Finish: Colorfastness, Stretch comfort, Durability, Easy Care Brands: Flying Cross, Elbeco, Horace Small, Blauer, or approved equal.

SHORT SLEEVE SHIRT DESIGN STYLE

Plain front dress style with convertible collar and vanishing neckband; Fit designed to accommodate body armor. Short sleeves, placket front, two pleated breast pockets with scalloped flaps and hidden pencil opening. Five (5) military creases, shoulders straps, interior badge sling, matching polyester twill neckband, and yoke lining. Zipper front, metal button features on pocket flaps and shoulder straps; Graduated shirttail lengths with longer side seams. Ladies to have same features as men except on women pattern.

LONG SLEEVESHIRT DESIGN STYLE

Plain Front, dress style with banded collar. Fit designed to accommodate body armor; long sleeves with rounded barrel cuffs, placket front, two pleated breast pockets with scalloped flaps and hidden pencil opening. Five (5) military creases, shoulders straps, interior badge sling, matching polyester twill neckband and yoke lining; Zipper front, metal button feature on pocket flaps and shoulder straps. Graduated shirttail lengths with longer side seams; women to have same features as men except on a women pattern.

SHIRT COLLAR STAND AND BAND

The shirt has a convertible collar. The collar to be die cut, measure approximately 3 ¼” long at the points and collar topstitched ¼” from the edge. Collar to have interlined of 250-denier Dacron Polyester; Permanent Mylar collar stays set inside the collar with no stitches showing through either ply nor collar material (top or underside); shall have no fusing to Mylar stays or collar interlining. The neckline features a vanishing neckband, lined with polyester/cotton twill and interlined with Crease-N-Tack, with measurement of 1 3/8” wide at center back and tapers into the neck seam approximately 2” from each center front.

SHIRT FRONT AND BACK

The left front shall have a self-fabric center pleat 1 ½” wide with 2 rows of stitching 7/8” apart.

The shirt will have 7 buttons and 7 buttonholes on the front; the top buttonhole is horizontal and 5/8” below the neck seam with the remaining buttonholes are vertical, with 2 ½” spacing between the first and second and 3 ½” spacing between the remainder; the two top buttonholes and the bottom buttonhole on the left front are functional. Melamine buttons are stitched to the non-functional buttonholes. The right front has an approximate 3” turn back. There should be 2 top, 1 bottom melamine button and a spare melamine button stitched to the right front. The front closes with a 14” nylon coil-separating zipper, which begins between the second and third front buttons, zipper must be stay stitched at bottom on shirt right, and left fronts, two military creases in the front incorporate a permanent silicone crease, continue through the pockets, and pocket flaps. Back yoke shall measure approximately 3” at center back and 3 ¼” at the ends. The two-piece yoke is to be lined on the inside with polyester/cotton and 1/16” topstitch. Spacing for three military creases across shirt back must incorporate permanent silicone creases and be proportionate to the size of the shirt.

SHOULDER EPAULETS AND BADGE REINFORCEMENT

The shoulder straps is sewn into the sleeve head seam and measure approximately 2 1/8” wide, tapering to 1 5/8” at the pointed end, and set approximately ½” from the neck seam with the lower edge ½” below the shoulder joining seam. Shoulder straps are die cut and interlined with Crease- N-Tack. The shoulder strap is topstitched 1/16” from the edge, cross-stitched (X) approximately 2” from sleeve seam. Shoulder straps are to have functional buttonhole with a 2-ply protective piece on the inside to accommodate a metal button, attach on shoulder of shirt. The badge reinforcement sling is made of self-goods and attached on the inside of shirt, centered over left pocket, approximately 1” wide and stitched to shoulder seam and left front pocket flap setting stitch. It should have two (2) uncut horizontal buttonholes eyelets 1 1/2”: from top of pocket flap spaced 1 5/16” apart and center on sling.

SHIRT POCKETS AND POCKET FLAPS

There are two patch pockets with 1 3/8” stitched box pleats and mitered corners. Pleats shall be stitched top and bottom and full length of pleat to prevent spreading. Pocket to measure 5 ½” inch wide and 6” inch deep. The left breast pocket to have one (1) ½” pen/pencil stitch, each pocket should have Velcro hook fasteners ¾” long by ½” wide, positioned on both edges of pocket to correspond with outer scalloped flap points. Velcro should be stitched on all sides to secure the Velcro fasteners on the flaps and shirt. The pocket flaps are two-piece deep scalloped design to measure 5 ¾” wide, and 2 ½” in depth at center point, 2 1/8” at sides. Secured (double stitched at each corner) at shirtfront approximately 3/8” above pocket. Left flap have hidden pen/pencil opening 1 ½” to correspond precisely with pen/pencil slot of pocket. Flaps to be ¼” topstitched. Flaps to have woven interlining, under side of the flap to have looped Velcro ¾” long by ½” wide stitched all sides, positioned on outer points of both pocket flaps to secure with corresponding Velcro strips on shirt pocket. Each flap shall have a button centered on uncut sewn buttonhole.

SLEEVES AND CUFFS FOR SHORT AND LONG SLEEVE SHIRTS

The short sleeve shirt shall be a one-piece sleeve has a 1” hem and finishes approximately 10” long from the shoulder seam. The seam allowance is to be bar-tack at the hem. The long sleeve shirt sleeve vent shall be a minimum of 4 ½” long with one-piece top and bottom facings and two

(2) wrist pleats. Sleeve vent opening 1” wide, top and bottom plackets and one centered button and buttonhole. Top vent has outline reinforcement stitching. The cuffs shall be a two-piece ½” hemmed cuff with ¼” topstitching. Cuffs to measure 3” in depth with rounded corners (barrel cuffs). Cuffs to have two buttons and corresponding buttonholes set vertically with one button and buttonhole in center of facing. Cuffs shall have woven interlining.

SHIRT BUTTONS AND STITCHING

To be 20-Ligne melamine button to match the fabric color. This garment shall be designed to accommodate removable metal buttons having eyelets under the sewn buttons on the button front, cuffs and shoulders. Each pocket will have one vertical eyelet to accommodate removable metal buttons. This garment shall be stitched with 100% polyester core / 100% polyester wrap thread.

All visible stitching must be 10-12 stitches per inch. Sleeve setting and side closing shall be done with an over edge and safety stitch.

PRESSING, FINISHING AND LABELING

All loose threads shall be removed. The shirt shall be labeled with the following information:

Style Numbers, Size, Fiber Content, Care Instructions, and County of Origin.

SHIRT MILITARY CREASES, CONSTRUCTION AND INTERLINGING

There shall be five sharp silicone military creases on all shirts. Vertical centered front crease on each shirtfront. Front creases shall be through pockets and flaps. Military creases must incorporate a permanent silicone crease. The collar, pocket flaps, shoulder straps, and cuffs are made by conventional construction. Top ply, bottom ply and interlining are first stitched together, then turned right side out and finally topstitched. Collar interlined with 250-denier Dacron Polyester or Stabilized Press, cuffs, pocket flaps and top center to be interlined with 250-denier Dacron Polyester or Stabilized Press. Collar band to be interlined with Crease-N-Tack.

PROPOSER STOCK SIZES

Shirt must be available in regular shirttails and tall shirttails, in the following sizes:

Long Sleeve lengths: 31” up to 39” inch Long / Short Sleeve Shirt Tails: Regular and Tall Long / Short Sleeve Shirt Sizes: 14 ½ up to 22 ½ Female Long / Short Sleeve Shirt Sizes: 30 up to 50

The Class A uniform shirts must match the County’s Class A uniform shirts presently in service.

B. CLASS A UNIFORM: DEPUTY AND DETENTION OFFICER TROUSERS

Fabric Color: Dark Navy, LAPD Navy Fabric Content: 75% Polyester 25% Wool Weight: 8.5 – 12oz. linear yard Weave: Plain, Serge

Brands: Flying Cross, Elbeco, Horace Small, Blauer, or approved equal

TROUSER DESIGN STYLE

Trouser shall be manufactured from a men’s up-to-date uniform trouser pattern. The trouser styling shall incorporate a plain front, two-quarter top front pocket, two hip pockets and watch pocket. Trouser is straight leg style. Topstitched back pockets with straight bar-tacks, left pocket has a tab to button, zipper fly front with French fly. Two (2) inch waistband with set in belt loops. Ladies to have same features as men except a women pattern.

TROUSER POCKETS

The front pockets are quarter top style, with a minimum 6 ½” opening and a minimum depth of 6” measured from the bottom of the opening. Front pockets to have straight bar-tacks at the top and bottom of pocket openings. Pockets shall be constructed using the stitch, turn, and topstitch method. Pocket facing shall be separate piece of self-fabric finishing no less than 1 ½” in width at the top.

The watch pocket shall be located on the right front at the waistband. This pocket shall have a minimum opening and depth of 2 ¾” and is 3 ½” deep. Pocket front is faced with self-fabric and the back of the pocket shall be made of basic fabric and stitched together. Each corner of the pocket opening shall have firm straight bar-tacks. The two (2) back pockets shall a minimum opening of 5 ½” and a minimum depth of 6” measured form the bottom of the pocket opening.

Back pockets shall be constructed using the double welt method on a Reese PW machine. The welts shall be finished with topstitched on the outside with an exposed top and bottom welt inside facing. The corners of the back pockets opening shall have firm straight bar-tacks for reinforcement (triangle bar-tacks are unacceptable). Back pocket facing to be made of basic black interfacing fabric. The left back pocket shall have a centered tab made of self-fabric inserted into the top welt with bar-tacks at the top and bottom of the tab to form an opening for a button. Button shall be located below the bottom welt corresponding in location with tab.

TROUSER WAISTBAND or FLEX WAISTBAND SYSTEM The waistband shall be constructed using the “closed method” and shall measure 2” wide when finished. The waistband closure shall be accomplished with a crush proof hook and eye. The hook and eye shall be reinforced with stays made of a non-woven fabric and bar-tack behind the eye. The waistband must be topstitched 1/16” below the waistband seam for added strength. The top portion of the inside of the waistband consists of the same fabric as used for pocketing (polyester/cotton). The fabric shall be cut on the bias for maximum comfort, and to be 1 ¾” wide and finish 1 1/8” wide after construction. The upper waistband curtain to be inner lined with stretch Ban-Rol canvas. The bottom portion of the waistband curtain will be made of woven elastic with three (3) rubberized stands that ensure shirts stay tucked in. Trouser flex waistband system will allow the wearer waist to expansion of 2 ½” to 3” inches. The waistband shall be to the front of the trouser side seam and shall have a ¾” inch wide side belt loop positioned to hide the expansion split of the waistband.

TROUSER BELT LOOPS AND FLY

There shall be seven (7) belt loops on sizes 38 and smaller, and eight (8) belt loops on sizes 40 and larger. The belt loops shall be a minimum of ¾” in width of double thickness. Each loop must have a non-woven interlining. All loops (except for the back center loop) must be sewn into the bottom of the waistband and the top of the belt loops shall be caught into the waistband curtain seam with a Rocap machine. The bottom of the center back loop shall be tacked to the trouser and the top of the loop tacked to the outside of the waistband. They shall accommodate a 1 ¾” wide belt. Trouser shall have a metal YKK or equal memory lock zipper, which has a brass bottom stop at the base of the zipper chain and a brass ratcheting cam lock slider. There shall be a French Fly tab closure on the inside of the right fly, and is double ply lined with pocketing fabric, and fusible non-woven interlining, and extends from the top of the waistband to the inseam. The fly lining shall be sewn to the left fly below the zipper in a neat and durable manner. A matching button shall be located on the left fly corresponding with the French Fly tab to provide a clean and comfortable closure. There shall be a firm straight bar-tack at the bottom of the fly going through the zipper tape with fly topstitching extend to the top of the waistband.

STITCHING, PRESSING, FINISHING AND LABELING

Trouser must be stitched with matching polyester core or 100% polyester spun thread. The thread shall be colorfast and match fabric. All stitching to show must be 10 – 11 stitches per inch. All exposed inside seams are to be serge. The seat seam outlet to measure a minimum of 2 ¾” to allow for alterations and must be sewn with a Tandem Needle Machine. All loose threads shall be removed. Trousers shall be pressed on a hothead press and properly shaped. Out-seams and in-seams must be pressed open. There must be a Texpak clip attached to the waistband of the finished trousers. Trousers shall be labeled with the following information: Manufacturer, Style Number, Size, Fiber Content, Care Instructions, and County of Origin.

Male Trouser must be available in Regular Rise, Short Rise, and Long Rise, in sizes 28 up to 64 from proposer stock.

Female Trouser must be available in Regular Rise, Short Rise, and Long Rise, in sizes 2 up to 28 from proposer stock.

The Class A uniform trousers must match the County’s Class A uniform trousers presently in service.

SECTION 2 CLASS B UNIFORM DEPUTY

A. CLASS B UNIFORM: DEPUTY SHORT SLEEVE AND LONG SLEEVE SHIRTS

Fabric Color: Dark Navy, LAPD Navy, French Blue, Silver Tan Fabric Content: 68-70% Polyester / 28-30% Rayon / no more than 2% Lycra Weight: 9.5 – 13oz. linear yard Weave: Plain, Serge

Brands: Flying Cross, Elbeco, Horace Small, Blauer, or approval equal

Plain front, dress style with convertible collar and vanishing neckband; fit designed to accommodate body armor; short sleeves; placket front, two pleated breast pockets with scalloped flaps and hidden pencil opening. Five (5) military creases, shoulders straps, interior badge sling, matching polyester twill neckband, and yoke lining. Zipper front, metal button features on pocket flaps and shoulder straps; graduated shirttail lengths with longer side seams. Ladies to have same features as men except a women pattern.

LONG SLEEVE SHIRT DESIGN STYLE

Plain front, dress style with banded collar. Fit designed to accommodate body armor. Long sleeves with rounded barrel cuffs; placket front, two pleated breast pockets with scalloped flaps and hidden pencil opening; five (5) military creases, shoulders straps, interior badge sling, matching polyester twill neckband and yoke lining; zipper front, metal button feature on pocket flaps and shoulder straps; graduated Shirttail lengths with longer side seams.

SHIRT COLLAR STAND AND BAND

The shirt has a convertible collar. The collar to be die cut, measure approximately 3 ¼” long at the points and collar topstitched ¼” from the edge; collar to have interlined of 250-denier Dacron Polyester. Permanent Mylar collar stays set inside the collar with no stitches showing through either ply nor collar material itself top or underside shall have no fusing to Mylar stays or collar interlining. The neckline features a vanishing neckband, lined with polyester/cotton twill and interlined with Crease-N-Tack, with measurement of 1 3/8” wide at center back and tapers into the neck seam approximately 2” from each center front.

SHIRT FRONT AND BACK

The left front shall have a self-fabric center pleat 1 ½” wide with 2 rows of stitching 7/8” apart.

The shirt will have 7 buttons and 7 buttonholes on the front; the top buttonhole is horizontal and 5/8” below the neck seam with the remaining buttonholes are vertical, with 2 ½” spacing between the first and second and 3 ½” spacing between the remainder; the two top buttonholes and the bottom buttonhole on the left front are functional. Melamine buttons are stitched to the non-functional buttonholes. The right front has an approximate 3” turn back. There shall be two tops, one bottom melamine button and a spare melamine button stitched to the right front. The front closes with a 14” nylon coil-separating zipper, which begins between the second and third front buttons, zipper must be stay stitched at bottom on shirt right, and left fronts, two military creases in the front incorporate a permanent silicone crease and continue through the pockets and pocket flaps. Back yoke shall measure approximately 3” at center back and 3 ¼” at the ends. The two-piece yoke is to be lined on the inside with polyester/cotton and 1/16” topstitch. Spacing for three military creases across shirt back must incorporate permanent silicone creases and be proportionate to the size of the shirt.

SHIRT SHOULDER EPAULETS AND BADGE REINFORCEMENT

The shoulder straps are sewn into the sleeve head seam and measure approximately 2 1/8” wide, tapering to 1 5/8” at the pointed end, and set approximately ½” from the neck seam with the lower edge ½” below the shoulder joining seam. Shoulder epaulets are die cut and interlined with Crease-N-Tack. The shoulder epaulets is topstitched 1/16” from the edge, cross-stitched (X) approximately 2” from sleeve seam. Shoulder epaulets to have functional buttonhole with a 2-ply protective piece on the inside to accommodate a metal button, attach on shoulder of shirt. The badge reinforcement sling is made of self-goods and attached on the inside of shirt, centered over left pocket, approximately 1” wide and stitched to shoulder seam and left front pocket flap setting stitch. It should have two (2) uncut horizontal buttonholes eyelets 1 1/2”: from top of pocket flap spaced 1 5/16” apart and center on sling.

SHIRT POCKETS AND POCKET FLAPS

There are two patch pockets with 1 3/8’ stitched box pleats and mitered corners. Pleats shall be stitched top and bottom and full length of pleat to prevent spreading. Pocket to measure 5 ½” inch wide and 6” inch deep. The left breast pocket to have one (1) ½” pen/pencil stitch, each pocket should have Velcro hook fasteners ¾” long by ½” wide, positioned on both edges of pocket to correspond with outer scalloped flap points. Velcro should be stitched on all sides to secure the Velcro fasteners on the flaps and shirt. The pocket flaps are two-piece deep scalloped design to measure 5 ¾” wide, and 2 ½” in depth at center point, 2 1/8” at sides. Secured (double stitched at each corner) at shirtfront approximately 3/8” above pocket. Left flap have hidden pen/pencil opening 1 ½” to correspond precisely with pen/pencil slot of pocket. Flaps to be ¼” topstitched. Flaps to have woven interlining, under side of the flap to have looped Velcro ¾” long by ½” wide stitched all sides, positioned on outer points of both pocket flaps to secure with corresponding Velcro strips on shirt pocket. Each flap shall have a button centered on uncut sewn buttonhole.

SLEEVES AND CUFFS FOR SHORT AND LONG SLEEVE SHIRTS

The short sleeve shirt shall be a one-piece sleeve has a 1” hem and finishes approximately 10” long from the shoulder seam. The seam allowance is to be bar-tack at the hem. The long sleeve shirt sleeve vent shall be a minimum of 4 ½” long with one-piece top and bottom facings and two

(2) wrist pleats. Sleeve vent opening 1” wide, top and bottom plackets and one centered button and buttonhole. Top vent has outline reinforcement stitching. The cuffs shall be a two-piece ½” hemmed cuff with ¼” topstitching. Cuffs to measure 3” in depth with rounded corners (barrel cuffs). Cuffs to have two buttons and corresponding buttonholes set vertically with one button and buttonhole in center of facing; cuffs to have woven interlining.

SHIRT BUTTONS AND STITCHING

To be 20-Ligne melamine button to match the fabric color. This garment shall be designed to accommodate removable metal buttons having eyelets under the sewn buttons on the button front, cuffs, and shoulders. Each pocket will have one vertical eyelet to accommodate removable metal buttons. This garment shall be stitched with 100% polyester core / 100% polyester wrap thread.

All visible stitching must be 10-12 stitches per inch. Sleeve setting and side closing shall be done with an over edge and safety stitch.

PRESSING, FINISHING AND LABELING

All loose threads shall be removed. The shirt shall be labeled with the following information:

Style Number, Size, Fiber Content, Care Instructions, and County of Origin.

SHIRT MILITARY CREASES, CONSTRUCTION AND INTERLINING

There shall be five sharp silicone military creases on all shirts. Vertical centered front crease on each shirtfront. Front creases shall be through pockets and flaps. Military creases must incorporate a permanent silicone crease. The collar, pocket flaps, shoulder straps, and cuffs are made by conventional construction. Top ply, bottom ply and interlining are first stitched together, then turned right side out and finally topstitched. Collar interlined with 250-denier Dacron Polyester or Stabilized Press, cuffs, pocket flaps, and top center shall be interlined with 250-denier Dacron Polyester or Stabilized Press. Collar band shall be interlined with Crease-N- Tack.

PROPOSER STOCK SIZES

Shirt must be available in regular shirttails and tall shirttails, in the following sizes:

Long Sleeve lengths: 31” up to 39” inch Long / Short Sleeve Shirt Tails: Regular and Tall Male Long / Short Sleeve Shirt Sizes: 14 ½ up to 22 ½ Female Long / Short Sleeve Shirt Sizes: 30 up to 50

The Class B uniform shirts must match the County’s Class B uniform shirts presently in service.

B. CLASS B UNIFORM: DEPUTY TROUSERS

Class B Uniform Deputy’s Trousers

Fabric Color: Dark Navy, LAPD Navy, French Blue, Silver Tan Fabric Content: 65-70% Polyester / 28-30% Rayon / no more than 2% Lycra Weight: 9.5 – 13oz. linear yard Weave: Plain, Serge

Brands: Flying Cross, Elbeco, Horace Small, Blauer, or approved equal

TROUSER DESIGN STYLE

Trouser shall be manufactured from a men’s up-to-date uniform trouser pattern. The trouser styling shall incorporate plain front, two-quarter top front pockets, two hip pockets and watch pocket. Trouser is straight leg style. Topstitched back pockets with straight bar-tacks, left pocket has a tab to button, zipper fly front with French fly. Two (2) inch waistband with set in belt loops. Ladies to have same features as men’s except on women pattern.

TROUSER POCKETS

The front pockets are quarter top style, with a minimum 6 ½” opening and a minimum depth of 6” measured from the bottom of the opening. Front pockets to have straight bar-tacks at the top and bottom of pocket openings. Pockets shall be constructed using the stitch, turn, and topstitch method. Pocket facing shall be separate piece of self-fabric finishing no less than 1 ½” in width at the top. The watch pocket shall be located on the right front at the waistband. This pocket shall have a minimum opening and depth of 2 ¾” and is 3 ½” deep. Pocket front is faced with self-fabric and the back of the pocket shall be made of basic fabric and stitched together. Each corner of the pocket opening shall have firm straight bar-tacks. The two (2) back pockets shall a minimum opening of 5 ½” and a minimum depth of 6” measured form the bottom of the pocket opening. Back pockets shall be constructed using the double welt method on a Reese PW machine. The welts shall be finished with topstitched on the outside with an exposed top and bottom welt inside facing. The corners of the back pockets opening shall have firm straight bar-tacks for reinforcement (triangle bar-tacks are unacceptable). Back pocket facing to be made of basic black interfacing fabric. The left back pocket shall have a centered tab made of self-fabric inserted into the top welt with bar-tacks at the top and bottom of the tab to form an opening for a button. Button shall be located below the bottom welt corresponding in location with tab.

TROUSER WAISTBAND or FLEX WAISTBAND SYSTEM The waistband shall be constructed using the “closed method” and shall measure 2” wide when finished. The waistband closure shall be accomplished with a crush proof hook and eye. The hook and eye shall be reinforced with stays made of a non-woven fabric and bar-tack behind the eye. The waistband must be topstitched 1/16” below the waistband seam for added strength. The top portion of the inside of the waistband to consist of the same fabric as used for pocketing (polyester/cotton). The fabric shall be cut on the bias for maximum comfort, and to be 1 ¾” wide and finish 1 1/8” wide after construction. The upper waistband curtain to be inner lined with stretch Ban-Rol canvas. The bottom portion of the waistband curtain will be made of woven elastic with three (3) rubberized stands that ensure shirts stay tucked in. Trouser flex waistband system will allow the wearer waist to expansion of 2 ½” to 3” inches. The waistband shall be to the front of the trouser side seam and shall have a ¾” inch wide side belt loop positioned to hide the expansion split of the waistband.

TROUSER BELT LOOPS AND FLY

There shall be seven (7) belt loops on sizes 38 and smaller, and eight (8) belt loops on sizes 40 and larger. The belt loops shall be a minimum of ¾” in width of double thickness. Each loop must have a non-woven interlining. All loops (except for the back center loop) must be sewn into the bottom of the waistband and the top of the belt loops shall be caught into the waistband curtain seam with a Rocap machine. The bottom of the center back loop shall be tacked to the trouser and the top of the loop tacked to the outside of the waistband. They shall accommodate a 1 ¾” wide belt. Trouser shall have a metal YKK or equal memory lock zipper, which has a brass bottom stop at the base of the zipper chain and a brass ratcheting cam lock slider. There shall be a French Fly tab closure on the inside of the right fly, and is double ply lined with pocketing fabric, and fusible non-woven interlining, and extends from the top of the waistband to the inseam. The fly lining shall be sewn to the left fly below the zipper in a neat and durable manner. A matching button shall be located on the left fly corresponding with the French Fly tab to provide a clean and comfortable closure. There shall be a firm straight bar-tack at the bottom of the fly going through the zipper tape with fly topstitching extend to the top of the waistband.

STITCHING PRESSING, FINISHING AND LABELING

Trouser must be stitched with matching polyester core or 100% polyester spun thread. The thread shall be colorfast and match fabric. All stitching to show must be 10 – 11 stitches per inch. All exposed inside seams are to be serge. The seat seam outlet to measure a minimum of 2 ¾” to allow for alterations and must be sewn with a Tandem Needle Machine. All loose threads shall be removed. Trousers must be pressed on hothead presses and properly shaped. Out-seams and in-seams must be pressed open. There must be a Texpak clip attached to the waistband of the finished trousers. Trousers shall be labeled with the following information: Style Number, Size, Fiber Content, Care Instructions, and County of Origin.

PROPOSER STOCK SIZES

Male Trouser must be available in Regular Rise, Short Rise, and Long Rise, in sizes 28 up to 64 from proposer stock.

Female Trouser must be available in Regular Rise, Short Rise, and Long Rise, in sizes 2 up to 28 from proposer stock.

The Class B uniform trousers must match the County’s Class B uniform trousers presently in

C. CLASS B UNIFORM: DEPUTY CONCEALED CARGO TROUSERS

Class B Uniform Deputy Concealed Cargo Trousers

Fabric Color: Dark Navy, LAPD Navy Fabric Content: 65-70% Polyester / 28-30% Rayon / no more than 2% Lycra Weight: 9.5 – 13oz. linear yard Weave: Twill Plain Fabric Finish: Colorfastness, Stretch comfort, Durability, Easy Care Brands: Flying Cross, Elbeco, Horace Small, Blauer or approved equal

TROUSER DESIGN STYLE

Trouser shall be manufactured from a men’s up-to-date uniform trouser pattern. The trouser styling shall incorporate plain front, two-quarter top front pockets, two concealed cargo pockets, two hip pockets and watch pocket. Trouser is straight leg style. Topstitched back pockets with straight bar-tacks, left pocket has a tab to button, zipper fly front with French fly. Two (2) inch waistband with set in belt loops. Ladies to have same features as men’s except on women pattern.

TROUSER POCKETS

The front pockets are quarter top style, with a minimum 6 ½” opening and a minimum depth of 6” measured from the bottom of the opening. Front pockets to have straight bar-tacks at the top and bottom of pocket openings. Pockets shall be constructed using the stitch, turn, and topstitch method. Pocket facing shall be separate piece of self-fabric finishing no less than 1 ½” in width at the top. The watch pocket shall be located on the right front at the waistband. This pocket shall have a minimum opening and depth of 2 ¾” and is 3 ½” deep. Pocket front is faced with self-fabric and the back of the pocket shall be made of basic fabric and stitched together. Each corner of the pocket opening shall have firm straight bar-tacks. The two (2) back pockets shall a minimum opening of 5 ½” and a minimum depth of 6” measured form the bottom of the pocket opening. Back pockets shall be constructed using the double welt method on a Reese PW machine. The welts shall be finished with topstitched on the outside with an exposed top and bottom welt inside facing. The corners of the back pockets opening shall have firm straight bar-tacks for reinforcement (triangle bar-tacks are unacceptable). Back pocket facing to be made of basic black interfacing fabric. The left back pocket shall have a centered tab made of self-fabric

TROUSER CONCEALED CARGO POCKETS

There shall be two concealed cargo pockets, one on each side seam. The pockets will be centered across the side seam and placed approximately 2 ½” below the bottom of the front quarter-top pocket. Pocket opening shall close with a black nylon zipper. The measurements of the pocket shall be a minimum of 7” wide and a minimum of 7 ¾” deep. The right concealed cargo pocket shall have a hidden cell phone compartment set on the front side of pocket lining.

TROUSER WAISTBAND

The waistband shall be constructed using the “closed method” and shall measure 2” wide when finished. The waistband closure shall be accomplished with a crush proof hook and eye. The hook and eye shall be reinforced with stays made of a non-woven fabric and bar-tack behind the eye. The waistband must be topstitched 1/16” below the waistband seam for added strength. The top portion of the inside of the waistband to consist of the same fabric as used for pocketing (polyester/cotton). The fabric shall be cut on the bias for maximum comfort, and to be 1 ¾” wide and finish 1 1/8” wide after construction. The upper waistband curtain to be inner lined with stretch Ban-Rol canvas. The bottom portion of the waistband curtain will be made of woven elastic with three (3) rubberized stands that ensure shirts stay tucked in.

TROUSER BELT LOOPS AND FLY

There shall be seven (7) belt loops on sizes 38 and smaller, and eight (8) belt loops on sizes 40 and larger. The belt loops shall be a minimum of ¾” in width of double thickness. Each loop must have a non-woven interlining. All loops (except for the back center loop) must be sewn into the bottom of the waistband and the top of the belt loops shall be caught into the waistband curtain seam with a Rocap machine. The bottom of the center back loop shall be tacked to the trouser and the top of the loop tacked to the outside of the waistband. They shall accommodate a 1 ¾” wide belt. Trouser fly shall have a metal YKK or equal memory lock zipper, which has a brass bottom stop at the base of the zipper chain and a brass ratcheting cam lock slider. There shall be a French Fly tab closure on the inside of the right fly, and is double ply lined with pocketing fabric, and fusible non-woven interlining, and extends from the top of the waistband to the inseam. The fly lining shall be sewn to the left fly below the zipper in a neat and durable manner. A matching button shall be located on the left fly corresponding with the French Fly tab to provide a clean and comfortable closure. There shall be a firm straight bar-tack at the bottom of the fly going through the zipper tape with fly topstitching extend to the top of the waistband.

STITCHING, LABELING, PRESSING AND FINISHING

Trouser must be stitched with matching polyester core or 100% polyester spun thread. The thread shall be colorfast and match fabric. All stitching to show must be 10 – 11 stitches per inch. All exposed inside seams are to be serge. The seat seam outlet to measure a minimum of 2 ¾” to allow for alterations and must be sewn with a Tandem Needle Machine. Trousers shall be labeled with the following information: Style Number, Size, Fiber Content, Care Instructions, and County of Origin. All loose threads shall be removed. Trousers must be pressed on hothead presses and properly shaped. Out-seams and in-seams must be pressed open. There must be a Texpak clip attached to the waistband of the finished trousers.

PROPOSER STOCK SIZES

Male Trouser must be available in Regular Rise, Short Rise, and Long Rise, in sizes 28 up to 64 from proposer stock.

Female Trouser must be available in Regular Rise, Short Rise, and Long Rise, in sizes 2 up to 28 from proposer stock.

The Class B uniform trousers must match the County’s Class B uniform trousers presently in

D. CLASS B UNIFORM: DEPUTY TACTICICAL FIELD DUTY JACKET

Tactical Deputy Field Duty Jacket

Fabric Shell Color: Black Fabric Shell Content: 100% Nylon or 100% Nylon Taffeta Fabric Lining Color: Black or Charcoal Fabric Lining Content: 100% Nylon or 100% Nylon Taffeta Fabric Removable Liner Color: Black or Charcoal Fabric Removable Liner Content: 100% Polar Fleece Fabric Removable Liner Batting Content: 100% Polyester Weave: Plain Fabric Finish: Waterproof, Windproof, Weatherproof, Breathability, Easy Care (machine wash) Colorfastness, Resistant and/or Stain-Repellent Brands: Gerber, Spiewak, Blauer, or approved equal

TACTICAL FIELD DUTY JACKET DESIGN STYLE

All-weather waterproof, windproof and breathable with sealed seams; 29 – 32” inch waist-length jacket with pull-down panels on the front “SHERIFF” and on the back of jacket, “DALLAS SHERIFF” with reflective 3m Scotchlite silver lettering. Removable polar fleece thermal liner;

Velcro, elastic, or snap adjustable cuffs; zipper side vents for equipment access, performance sleeve to allow complete range of motion; inside storage pockets; waterproof hood with draw cords; shoulder epaulets; and full zip-to-neck collar.

JACKET REMOVABLE LINER

The removable thermal liner shall have body and sleeve insulation. The cuffs are to be held in place with metal snaps, zip-off liner sleeves and non-zip-off liner sleeves will be accepted. The liner will be attached to the jacket with an YKK heavy-duty zipper, one pocket on the left side or pocket slit on the left breast to allow access to pocket and quilted constructed.

JACKET FRONT, BACK AND PULL- DOWN I.D. PANELS

The jacket shall construct of a front zipper that shall run from the bottom of the jacket to the top collar seam or from the bottom of the jacket to the bottom collar. (Opt. two-way or one-way zipper) also (opt.) retractable fly that runs the full length of the front for waterproofing the front zipper closure, zipper shall be an YKK heavy duty zipper. There shall be a badge holder on the left chest made of shall fabric with two small black metal eyelets set 1 1/8” apart. The back shall have a shed yoke with back pull-down panel. The two front pull-down panels on the jacket shall have “SHERIFF” in 3” block style reflective 3M Scotchlite letting. The back pull-down panel on the jacket shall have 3” block style reflective 3M Scotchlite silver letting “DALLAS SHERIFF”.

All pull-down panels shall be attached to the jacket with Velcro or zipper for easy, removable access.

JACKET POCKETS AND SIDE ZIPPERED VENTS

Front pockets to measure 7 ½ - 9” inch wide by 7 ½”– 8 ½” deep, pleat on pockets can be either inverted or box pleated. Side pocket to measure 7 ½” – 8 ½” deep and be secured by bar-tacks at the top and bottom. Pockets are to close with flaps, made of two-ply shell fabric and one ply interlining. Flaps are to be held down with Velcro or metal snap at the flap corners. The center pocket flap shall be secured with Velcro with a sewn eyelet to accommodate the metal uniform button by a toggle. There shall be an in-side zippered left pocket that measure approximately 7”

– 9 ½” deep, made of shall fabric. There shall be zippered side vents opening on each side, vents are to be finished with a YKK 10” long back zipper; there shall be side tabs made out of the shell fabric and sets to the bottom back vent, which will be elasticized with a 1” elastic. The side tab shall a snap (male portion) and shall snap across the bottom vent to the waistband with snap (female portion) set on the front and back of the zippered side vent. The side tab shall measure 1” – 3” long.

JACKET SLEEVES, COLLAR AND HOOD

Sleeves shall be a 1 piece or 2-piece designs with adjustable cuffs. The sleeves under seams shall have a hidden zipper to provide access to the shell for sewing on emblems without damaging the liner; sleeves shall also have loops and/or snap to attach the inside removable liner to sleeve. Zip-to-the neck stand-up collar with lining and hood storage pack; waterproof, windproof, and breathable detached hood with sealed seams.

JACKET EPAULETS WITH ADJUSTABLE CUFFS

There shall be epaulets set on the shoulders and sewn into the shoulder and sleeve seam. The epaulets shall be sewn to the jacket using a box-cross-stitched and shall have a buttonholed. The epaulets are to measure 2 ¼’ – 2 ½” at the shoulders and 2” at the points; epaulets shall be made of two-ply shell fabric and one ply interlining; epaulets’ shall be bar-tacked to the shoulder neck seam with top stitched along both sides and point. The epaulets are to fasten with a 24 Ligne matching button with a button ring, toggle, or sewn into jacket, through the buttonhole. The cuff shall be a one-piece design made out of shall fabric and measure 1 ¾” wide. The top half of the cuffs shall have 1 ½” heavy-duty wide elastic stretched and sewn with double needle stitch. There shall be cuff tabs with Velcro or snap for cuff adjustments.

STITCHING AND LABELING

The entire garment is to be stitched with matching polyester core or 100% polyester spun thread.

The thread shall be colorfast and match the fabric all loose threads shall be removed. Jackets shall be labeled with the following information: Manufacturer, Style Number, Size, Fiber Content, Care Instructions, and County of Origin.

PROPOSER STOCK SIZES

Jackets must be available in regular length, short length and long length, x-long length from proposer stock in the following sizes: X-Small, Small, and Medium, Large, X-Large, 2XLarge, 3XLarge, 4XLarge and 5XLarge.

The Deputy Tactical Field Duty Jacket must match the County’s Deputy Tactical Field Duty Jacket presently in service.

SECTION 3 CLASS B UNIFORM DETENTION SERVICE OFFICER

A. CLASS B UNIFORM: DETENTION SERVICE OFFICER SHORT SLEEVE AND

LONG SLEEVE SHIRTS WITH SELF-EMBROIDERED NAMETAPES

Male and Female Fabric Color: Dark Navy, LAPD Navy, Khaki, French Blue, Black, Spruce Green, Forest Green, Brown, Heather Gray, Silver Tan, Tan Fabric Content: 100% Polyester Weight: 8.5 – 9 oz. linear yard Weave: Plain Fabric Finish: Breathability, Colorfastness, Stretch comfort, Durability, Absorbent, Easy Care, Wicking Resistant and Stain-Repellent Finishes Brands: Flying Cross, Elbeco, Horace Small, Blauer, or approved equal

SHORT SLEEVE SHIRT DESIGN STYLE

Plain front dress style with convertible collar and vanishing neckband; short sleeves; placket front, two pleated breast pockets with scalloped flaps and hidden pencil opening; five (5) military creases, shoulders straps, interior badge sling, matching polyester twill neckband and yoke lining;

zipper front, metal button feature on pocket flaps and shoulder straps; graduated shirttail lengths with longer side seams. Ladies to have same features as men’s except on women pattern.

SLEEVE SHIRT DESIGN STYLE

Plain front, dress style with banded collar. Long sleeves with rounded barrel cuffs; placket front, two pleated breast pockets with scalloped flaps and hidden pencil opening; five (5) military creases, shoulders straps, interior badge sling, matching polyester twill neckband and yoke lining;

zipper front, metal button feature on pocket flaps and shoulder straps; graduated Shirttail lengths with longer side seams. Ladies to have same features as men’s except on women pattern.

EMBROIDERED NAME TAPES

Self-fabric embroidered nametape; 100% Polyester tapes, navy in color with gold 100% polyester spun thread. The thread shall be colorfast. The nametapes should be included in the bid price of the Class B Detention Service Officers long and short sleeve shirts.

SHIRT COLLAR STAND AND BAND

The shirt has a convertible collar. The collar to be die cut, measure approximately 3 ¼” long at the points and collar topstitched ¼” from the edge; collar to have interlined of 250-denier Dacron Polyester. Mylar collar stays set inside the collar with no stitches showing through either ply nor shall collar material itself (top or underside) have no fusing to Mylar stays or collar interlining. The neckline features a vanishing neckband, lined with polyester/cotton twill and interlined with Crease-N-Tack, with measurement of 1 3/8” wide at center back and tapers into the neck seam approximately 2” from each center front.

SHIRT FRONTAND BACK

The left front shall have a self-fabric center pleat 1 ½” wide with 2 rows of stitching 7/8” apart.

The shirt will have 7 buttons and 7 buttonholes on the front; the top buttonhole is horizontal and 5/8” below the neck seam with the remaining buttonholes are vertical, with 2 ½” spacing between the first and second and 3 ½” spacing between the remainder; the two top buttonholes and the bottom buttonhole on the left front are functional. Melamine buttons are stitched to the non-functional buttonholes. The right front has an approximate 3” turn back. There should be 2 tops, 1 bottom melamine button and a spare melamine button stitched to the right front. The front closes with a 14” nylon coil-separating zipper, which begins between the second and third front buttons, zipper must be stay stitched at bottom on shirt right and left fronts, two military creases in the front incorporate a permanent silicone crease, continue through the pockets, and pocket flaps. Back yoke shall measure approximately 3” at center back and 3 ¼” at the ends. The two-piece yoke shall be lined on the inside with polyester/cotton and 1/16” topstitch. Spacing for three military stitched creases across shirt back and be proportionate to the size of the shirt.

SHIRT SHOULDER EPAULETS AND BADGE REINFORCEMENT

The shoulder straps is sewn into the sleeve head seam and measure approximately 2 1/8” wide, tapering to 1 5/8” at the pointed end, and set approximately ½” from the neck seam with the lower edge ½” below the shoulder joining seam. Shoulder epaulets are die cut and interlined with Crease-N-Tack. The shoulder epaulets is topstitched 1/16” from the edge, cross-stitched (X) approximately 2” from sleeve seam. Shoulder epaulets to have functional buttonhole with a 2-ply protective piece on the inside to accommodate a metal button, attach on shoulder of shirt. The badge reinforcement sling is made of self-goods and attached on the inside of shirt, centered over left pocket, approximately 1” wide and stitched to shoulder seam and left front pocket flap setting stitch. It should have two (2) uncut horizontal buttonholes eyelets 1 1/2:” from top of pocket flap spaced 1 5/16” apart and center on sling.

SHIRT POCKETS AND POCKET FLAPS

There are two patch pockets with stitched box pleats and mitered corners. Pleats shall be stitched top and bottom and full length of pleat to prevent spreading. Pocket to measure 5 ½” inch wide and 6” inch deep. The left breast pocket to have one (1) ½” pen/pencil stitch, each pocket should have Velcro hook fasteners ¾” long by ½” wide, positioned on both edges of pocket to correspond with outer scalloped flap points. Velcro should be stitched all sides to secure the Velcro fasteners on the flaps and shirt. The pocket flaps are two-piece deep scalloped design to measure 5 ¾” wide, and 2 ½” in depth at center point, 2 1/8” at sides. Secured (double stitched at each corner) at shirtfront approximately 3/8” above pocket. Left flap have hidden pen/pencil opening 1 ½” to correspond precisely with pen/pencil slot of pocket. Flaps to be ¼” topstitched.

Flaps to have woven interlining, under side of the flap to have looped Velcro ¾” long by ½” wide stitched all sides, positioned on outer points of both pocket flaps to secure with corresponding Velcro strips on shirt pocket. Each flap shall have a button centered on uncut sewn buttonhole.

SLEEVES AND CUFFS FOR SHORT AND LONG SLEEVE SHIRTS

The short sleeve shirt shall be a one-piece sleeve has a 1” hem and finishes approximately 10” long from the shoulder seam. The seam allowance is to be bar-tack at the hem. The long sleeve shirt sleeve vent shall be a minimum of 4 ½” long with one-piece top and bottom facings and two

(2) wrist pleats. Sleeve vent opening 1” wide, top and bottom plackets and one centered button and buttonhole. Top vent has outline reinforcement stitching. The cuffs shall be two-piece ½” hemmed cuff with ¼” topstitching. Cuffs to measure 3” in depth with rounded corners (barrel cuffs). Cuffs to have two buttons and corresponding buttonholes set vertically with one button and buttonhole in center of facing; cuffs to have woven interlining.

SHIRT BUTTONS AND STITCHING

To be 20-Ligne melamine button to match the fabric color. This garment shall be designed to accommodate removable metal buttons having eyelets under the sewn buttons on the button front, cuffs and shoulders. Each pocket will have one vertical eyelet to accommodate removable metal buttons. This garment shall be stitched with 100% polyester core / 100% polyester wrap thread.

All visible stitching must be 10-12 stitches per inch. Sleeve setting and side closing shall be done with an over edge and safety stitch.

PRESSING AND FINISHING AND LABELING

All loose threads shall be removed. The shirt shall be labeled with the following information:

Manufacturer, Style Number, Size, Fiber Content, Care Instructions, and County of Origin.

SHIRT MILITARY CREASES, CONSTRUCTION AND INTERLINGING

There shall be five sharp stitched military creases on all shirts. Vertical centered front crease on each shirtfront and three stitched military creases across shirt back and be proportionate to the size of the shirt. The collar, pocket flaps, shoulder straps and cuffs are made by conventional construction.