Finalized_Hat_Specifications_ITB_34901-13602.pdf
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- ITB 34901-13602 Stratton Hats - UPDATED
- Solicitation number
- Event 34901-13602
- Issued by
- Davidson County, Tennessee
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This document is a detailed Invitation to Bid (ITB) 34901-13602 for the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, seeking to establish a five-year contract for Stratton hats and related accessories. The ITB specifically requires the procurement of Stratton Campaign Style S-40 Triple Beam straw hats in Conservation Green, with precise specifications including a Montana peak crown, 5" height, and 3" wide brim made from Bedford hemp braid. Accompanying accessories include black patent leather straps and hat cords in silver or gold, as well as clear vinyl hat protectors in multiple sizes. The contract has a maximum liability expected to exceed $150,000.00, with no minimum order quantity required and a mandatory fulfillment timeline of 120 days from purchase order receipt.
The specifications are extremely specific, mandating no substitutions and detailing exact manufacturing requirements such as double-dipped crown stiffening, triple-dipped brim treatment, specific eyelet placements, and a black grosgrain hatband. The procurement is for uniform headwear, likely for law enforcement or official state personnel, with stringent quality control measures. The contract term is five years, providing a stable procurement mechanism for the state's ongoing hat and accessory needs. All items must be manufactured by Stratton to the exact model and style specifications outlined in the document, ensuring uniformity and consistent quality across the state's uniform inventory.
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Specifications for Straw Hats
• Manufacturer/Style/Model: Stratton, Campaign Style, S-40 Triple Beam (S-40TB-CG) (NO Substitutions will be accepted)
• Quality:
o Must be Bedford hemp braid, tight weave o Width 5 – 5 ½ mm
• Colors:
o Conservation Green
• Crown:
o Style: Montana peak, with traditional 4-dent o Must be 5 ½” high
• Brim o Must be 3” wide, straight flat set o Two separate brims must be joined for extra strength and shape retention o Top brim must have two (2) layers of braid sewn together o Bottom brim must be sewn on outer edge of top brim o Brim must be heavily stiffened and shower-proofed o Brim must be made of 5 – 5 ½ mm Bedford hemp braid
• Stiffening o Crown must be double-dipped o Brim must be triple-dipped with #21 sizing by Kempen Paint Company
• Crown Eyelets o Crown must have one (1) eyelet on each side and one (1) in the rear of the hat o All three eyelets must be 2 ¾” above the brim
• Brim Eyelets o Eyelets must be 3/8” oval—one on each side—to accommodate the chin strap o Eyelets should be centered on each side
• Badge Eyelets o Eyelet must be on the front of the hat, located 2 1/8” above the brim
• Sweat Band o Head culture foam sweat with oil silk liner
• Hatband o Color: Black o 12 ligne, yard-died grosgrain, ¾” wide with bow on the left side
Specifications for Straw Hats (continued)
• Packing:
o Only one (1) hat shall be packed in each box. The size of the hat shall be clearly marked on the outside of the box
• Order Requirements o No minimum quantity will be required for each order placed.
• Order Fulfillment o Orders must be fulfilled within one hundred twenty (120) days of receipt of approved purchase order from the State.
Specifications for Hat Accessories
• Manufacturer/Style/Model: Stratton Strap (Model #ST-EP-PL) and Stratton Hat Cords w/Acorns (Models #CD-SR for “silver” and CD-GD for “gold”) (NO Substitutions will be accepted)
• Straps:
o Additional Considerations
Shall be 3-piece, black patent leather with buckle Center strap shall be ½” width Ends shall be 3/8” wide with snap style swivel & closure
• Hat Cords with Acorns:
o Colors:
silver with silver acorns gold with gold acorns
Specifications for Hat Protectors/Rain Cover
• Manufacturer: Stratton—must fit the Campaign Style, S-40 Triple Beam hats(S-40TB-CG) (NO Substitutions will be accepted)
• Colors:
o Clear Vinyl
• Sizes:
o Small (Stratton Style #RC-MP-SML) o Medium (Stratton Style #RC-MP-MED) o Large (Stratton Style #RC-MP-LRG) o XLarge (Stratton Style #RC-MP-XLG)
• Packing:
o The size of the protector shall be clearly marked.
Revised February 2025
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