FIREFIGHTER_STATION_WEAR.pdf

INVITATION TO BID

25/26-69

FIREFIGHTER STATION WEAR

Town of Manchester

Lincoln Center

Manchester, CT 06040

RELEASE DATE: June 8, 2026

DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS: June 23, 2026

RESPONSE DEADLINE: July 6, 2026, 11:00 am

RESPONSES MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO:

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Town of Manchester

INVITATION TO BID

25/26-69

FIREFIGHTER STATION WEAR

I. Introduction II. Instructions to Bidders

III. Standard Instructions for Supplies, Materials & Equipment IV. Project Details V. Vendor Submissions

VI. Pricing Table

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Invitation To Bid #25/26-69 Title: FIREFIGHTER STATION WEAR

1. Introduction

1.1. Summary

The Town of Manchester is soliciting bid proposals for the purchase of Firefighter Station Wear.

1.2. Contact Information

Cora Narracci

Purchasing Agent

494 Main Street

Purchasing Division

Manchester, CT 06040

Email: cnarracci@manchesterct.gov

Phone: (860) 647-3033

Department:

Manchester Fire Department

Department Head:

Daniel A. French

Fire Chief

1.3. Timeline

Release Project Date June 8, 2026

Question Submission Deadline June 23, 2026, 4:00pm mailto:cnarracci@manchesterct.gov tel:(860)647-3033

Bid Opening Date and Time July 6, 2026, 11:00am

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2. Instructions to Bidders

2.1. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

In accordance with the provisions of the Town Charter, sealed proposals will be received not later than the date and time set forth above, for furnishing the commodities and/or services listed herein.

Proposals must be executed in accordance with and subject to instructions and specifications contained herein.

The Town of Manchester is an equal opportunity employer and requires an affirmative action policy for all of its Contractors and Vendors as a condition of doing business with the Town, as per Federal Order

11246. By submitting the Proposal for this bid, all vendors and contractors agree to this condition of doing business with the Town, and should the Town choose to audit their compliance, the vendor agrees to cooperate fully.

2.2. ELECTRONIC BIDDING INFORMATION

Important Instructions for Electronic Submittal

Specifications and bid forms must be obtained online at Town of Manchester Procurement Portal

(opengov.com). The exclusive means by which all prospective bidders may obtain bid packages, direct inquiries, request and receive addenda and supplemental information, and submit bids and proposals, shall be through the Town of Manchester’s OpenGov portal.

Bids may be received up to the deadline date and time listed in the solicitation documents, via the

Town’s e-Procurement Portal. The Town e-Procurement Portal Clock is the official clock for the determination of all deadline dates and times. Without exception, responses will not be accepted after the submission deadline regardless of any technical difficulties such as poor internet connections. The

Town of Manchester strongly recommends completing your response well ahead of the deadline.

Addenda Notification and Acknowledgement

Addenda Notification: Bidders are required to register for an account via the Town’s e-Procurement

Portal hosted by OpenGov. Once the bidder has completed registration, you will receive addenda notifications to your email by clicking “Follow” on this project. Ultimately, it is the sole responsibility of each bidder to periodically check the site for any addenda at Town of Manchester Procurement Portal

(opengov.com).

Submitting Questions and Receiving Responses

Bidders shall submit all inquiries regarding this bid via the Town’s e-Procurement Portal. Please note any deadline for submitting inquiries. All answers to inquiries will be posted on the Town’s e-Procurement

Portal. Bidders may also click “Follow” on this bid to receive an email notification when answers are posted. It is the responsibility of the bidder to check the website for answers to inquiries.

When applicable, state bids will be considered for this service.

The Purchasing Authority reserves the right to waive any informality or reject any and all bids. In addition to the bid specifications, all bids are subject to the terms, provisions and conditions of the https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/townofmanchester https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/townofmanchester https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/townofmanchester

Manchester Charter, Code of Ordinances, and Purchasing Guidelines. By bidding on the proposed purchase, the bidder agrees to such terms, provisions and conditions.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

2.3. RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR COMPETITIVE BIDDING

These rules and regulations have been adopted by the Board of Directors of the Town of Manchester pursuant to Section 5-22 of the Town Charter. They are standard for all competitive bidding proposals issued by the Town of Manchester, Connecticut for contracts of all types where labor, materials, and necessary equipment to complete work is to be furnished to the Town, where the Town is to purchase supplies, materials, and equipment, where the Town is to sell surplus materials and equipment, or where the Town is to sell real estate. These rules and regulations shall be binding upon all prospective bidders and the Town of Manchester.

2.4. GENERAL RULES

1. The Purchasing Authority may delete or modify any of the instructions to bidders for a particular proposal, indicating such change in the appropriate section of the proposal documents. The Purchasing

Authority may insert special instructions in any special contracts which are subject to competitive bidding.

2. The proposal is signed by the bidder with full knowledge of, and agreement with, the general specifications, conditions, and requirements of this bid. In addition to the bid specifications, all bids are subject to the terms, provisions and conditions of the Manchester Charter, Code of Ordinances, and

Purchasing Guidelines. By bidding on the proposed purchase or service, the bidder agrees to such terms, provisions, and conditions.

3. The Town has transitioned to electronic bidding. Vendors should submit solicitation responses electronically via the Town of Manchester Procurement Portal. Vendors will be asked to register and should do so prior to submitting bid documents.

4.This bid and any addenda will be issued on the Town of Manchester website bidding portal. It shall be the responsibility of the bidder to download this information. THE TOWN OF MANCHESTER WILL NOT

MAIL A SEPARATE HARD COPY OF ADDENDUM TO BIDDERS. Failure of any bidder to receive any such addendum or interpretation shall not relieve such bidder from any obligation under his bid as submitted. All addenda so issued shall become part of the Contract Documents.

5. Bid prices may not be withdrawn by bidder for 90 days after bid opening.

6. Proposals received later than the time and date specified will not be considered. Amendments to, or withdrawals of bids received later than the time and date set for bid opening will not be considered.

7. All bids shall be opened via a virtual meeting link posted and read aloud. All bids shall be tabulated and copies of said tabulation shall be posted on the website

8. All deliveries of commodities or services hereunder shall comply in every respect with all applicable laws of the Federal Government and/or the State of Connecticut.

9. Purchases made by the Town of Manchester are exempt from payment of Federal Excise Taxes and the Connecticut Sales Tax and such taxes must not be included in bid prices. Federal Excise Tax exemption certificates, if requested, will be furnished.

10. The Bidder, where applicable, shall insert/include the price per stated unit and extend a total price for each item. In the event there is a discrepancy between the unit price and the extension, the unit price will govern. The total cost shall be the sum of the extended prices.

11. Bidders shall, where applicable, submit terms for payment in spaces provided in the proposal form, showing the amount of cash discount which shall apply to bid prices when paid within the stated number of days in the proposal.

12. All inquiries shall be submitted within the time limitations specified in the bid documents and shall be requested via the online portal Q&A. All information given by the Town other than through the

OpenGov portal shall be informal and shall not be binding upon the Town nor shall it furnish a basis for legal action by any bidder or prospective bidder against the Town.

12A. The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive technical defects and to make such awards including accepting a bid, although not the low bid, as it deems in its sole discretion to be in the best interest of the Town. The Town reserves the right to reject any bid if the bidder, any officer of the bidder, or any other company owned in whole or in part by any officer(s) of the bidder, is delinquent in the payment of any taxes or fees owed to the Town. The Town reserves the right to require a disclosure statement from the bidder listing the name(s) of all officers of the company.

12B. In the event the Town determines that a contractor is delinquent in any payment due the Town, then the Town may offset the delinquent amount due to the Town against the sums owed the contractor.

13. The Town of Manchester may make such investigation as deemed necessary to determine the ability of the bidder to discharge a contract. The bidder shall furnish the Town with all such information and data as may be required for that purpose. The Town reserves the right to reject any bid if the bidder fails to satisfactorily convince the Town that he is properly qualified by experience and facilities to carry out the obligations of the contract and to satisfactorily complete the work called for herein, or if the bid is conditional in nature.

14. Except where otherwise provided, a contract between the Town and a successful bidder shall consist of the Invitation to Bid, Specifications, Plans, Bid including Proposal form and these Rules and

Regulations. Acceptance by the Town may be by purchase order for the portion of the work awarded to a contractor.

15. All Invitations to Bid shall be publicly advertised in a newspaper having a general circulation within the Town of Manchester, Connecticut.

16. Bids shall be made available on the Town of Manchester Purchasing Web Site via the Bidding site.

17. Alternate bids shall not be accepted unless otherwise specified in the bid documents.

18. Any act or acts of misrepresentation or collusion shall be a basis for disqualification of any bid or bids submitted by such persons guilty of said misrepresentation of collusion. In the event that the Town enters into a contract with any bidder who is guilty of misrepresentation or collusion and such conduct is discovered after the execution of said contract, the Town may cancel said contract without incurring liability, penalty, or damages.

19. In the event that any bidder wishes to protest the potential award of a bid, the bidder must make it’s protest in writing identify the protesting party and the bid number, title and shall include a factual summary of the basis of the protest including any documents that shall be considered and request a conference with respect thereto. Said protest must be received in the Town of Manchester Purchasing

Office, within FIVE (5) business days after the award decision.

20. A conference with respect to said protest shall be scheduled by the Purchasing Authority and shall be attended by the Purchasing Authority or their designee and such other persons as the Purchasing

Division and the Town Manager shall require attend. The subject matter of said conference shall be limited to the reasons for the protest specified in the written request for said conference. Said conference shall also include a discussion of all possibilities for a resolution of dispute. The Town shall make a decision in writing within three (3) business days after said conference and notify protesting bidder.

21. In the event that any protesting bidder wishes to take legal action against the Town, they must first fully comply with all of these Rules and Regulations, including those which have been changed by the

Purchasing Authority pursuant to paragraph 1 herein.

22. Except for special instructions inserted in special contracts by the Purchasing Authority pursuant to paragraph 1 herein, in the event of any conflicts between these Rules and Regulations and the terms and conditions of any document these Rules and Regulations shall prevail.

23. The contractor shall not transfer, sublet, or assign the contract by Power of Attorney or otherwise to any person, firm, or corporation, or in any way vary the terms of the contract without written permission from the Town. The Town has the right to terminate with a thirty (30) day written notice to the contractor. The Town reserves the right to terminate the contract at any time during the contract period. Such termination shall be effective immediately after giving written notice to the contractor that the Town is terminating the contract.

24. All Awards shall be made by the Purchasing Authority.

25. The Town reserves the right to purchase additional items as listed in this invitation to bid, at the price herein bid, for a period of up to one (1) year from date of award.

26. Tariff Increases:

The prices set forth in this bid shall be firm and not subject to increase due to any new or increased tariffs, duties, or trade restrictions imposed after the bid submission date, whether by domestic or foreign authorities. The Seller assumes all risk and liability for any such increases and shall not pass on any additional costs to the Buyer unless agreed to in writing in advance.

Should the Seller seek an adjustment due to a material tariff change, the Seller must notify the Buyer in writing within ten (10) business days of the change, providing detailed documentation of the impact.

The Buyer reserves the right to reject any proposed price adjustment or to seek alternative suppliers if an acceptable resolution is not reached.

27. The Town reserves the right to reject bids from companies that have on two or more occasions withdrawn their bids after bids have been opened.

2.5. Bid Opening Information

Bid responses will be received by 11:00 am on Monday, July 6, 2026

Bid openings will be held virtually through Zoom.

ZOOM meeting instructions are as identified in the Introduction Section above.

The virtual bid opening will be exactly the same as a regular bid opening – Purchasing staff will open the bids and read the results out loud. Results are not final until reviewed, tabulations compiled and then posted/distributed to participants. In addition, the requesting department will recommend an award after a complete review of the submissions.

3. Standard Instructions for Supplies, Materials & Equipment

These instructions are standard for all proposals issued by the Town of Manchester, Connecticut, for the purchase of all supplies, materials, and equipment. The Town of Manchester may delete, supersede, or modify any of these standard instructions for a proposal by indicating such change in the section headed

“Special Instructions to Bidders.”

1. Unless otherwise stated, deliveries must consist of new merchandise.

2. Prices quoted shall be net delivered prices to the Town.

3. The Town may withhold acceptance of, or reject any merchandise which found, upon examination, not to meet the specifications’ requirements. When rejected, it shall be removed by the Contractor

(vendor) within ten (10) days after notification of rejection.

4. When the schedule indicates that an item to be purchased is to be specified, or equal, the bidder may offer an article which is certified to be equal in quality, performance, and in other essential characteristics to the bid standard. Bidder must furnish any information, such as specifications, test results, etc., which will help in determining whether an item is equal or superior to the Town’s bid standard. If a bidder fails to name a substitute, the specified item must be furnished.

5. Bidders agree to comply with all of the latest Federal and State safety standards and regulations and certify that all items furnished in this bid will conform to and comply with said standards and regulations. Bidder further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Town for all damages assessed against the Town as a result of the bidder’s failure to comply with said Standards and/or Regulations.

6. The Town reserves the right to make an award by item, total or by group, as may be in the best interest of the Town. If a Bidder desires to bid on an “all or nothing” basis, he shall so indicate on the bid schedule and the Town reserves the right to make an award as may be in the best interest of the Town.

7. The Bidder shall pay all royalties and license fees. He shall defend all suits or claims for infringement of any patent rights and shall save the Town of Manchester harmless from loss on account thereof except that the Town of Manchester shall be responsible for all such loss when a particular manufacturer, product, or process is specified by the Town of Manchester.

4. Project Details

4.1. SAMPLES AND PRICING

Samples for apparel or any or all items, may be required from bidder in order to facilitate the contract award. There will be no charge to the Town for samples.

Please specify the manufacturer of the items in the pricing table.

Bidder may offer an article which is certified to be equal in quality, performance, and in other essential characteristics to the bid standard.

Bidder must furnish any information, such as specifications, literature, test results, etc., which will help in determining whether an item is equal or superior to the Town’s bid standard. It will be the sole responsibility of the Town to determine if a garment is considered an approved equal to the make and model specified.

If a bidder fails to name a substitute, the specified item must be furnished.

Bidders must submit pricing on the pricing table.

Unit prices must include the cost of embroidery, silk screening or sewing of patches as described on shirts.

Unit prices must include the cost of embroidery to fleece, looped velcro attached to fleece, name tape velcro and heat pressing on parkas.

4.2. PANTS AND BUTTON DOWN SHIRTS - INTENT, SIZING SAMPLES, AWARD

AND ORDERING, DELIVERY AND BILLING

Pricing: Bidders shall indicate the unit price for each style and size on the pricing table of this bid. Unit prices must include inside delivery to the Town of Manchester Fire Department. The Town will not pay additional fees for freight or packaging, nor will it pay any surcharges, including those for fuel or energy.

Award & Ordering: The Town will award the annual fire department uniform purchase in its entirety to a single vendor. Orders will be placed using the Town of Manchester's purchase order system. Each year, the fire department liaison will provide the contractor with an Excel spreadsheet via email with the final selection of quantities, styles, and sizes for each member.

Packaging: Each member’s uniform shall be individually packaged, bundled, and separated by the member’s name, with the label visible from the outside of the package. Labels shall include the member’s name, style (6-pocket or traditional trousers; short- or long-sleeved shirts), quantity ordered, and quantity delivered (e.g., 2 of 2). An itemized packing slip, reflecting the purchase order, shall be enclosed within the packaging.

Delivery Timeliness: Each item ordered is of great importance to the Fire Department staff. The vendor is expected to meet all delivery deadlines and shall deliver order(s) in its entirety within forty-five (45) business days after receipt of the purchase order. If an order cannot be fulfilled within the specified delivery timeframe, the vendor shall notify the Fire Department’s liaison via e-mail, describing the reason for the delay and providing the new anticipated delivery date. At that time, the vendor shall also inform the Fire Department’s liaison of any potential substitute products. The Fire Department’s liaison may choose to wait for the new delivery date, accept the substitute product, or cancel the order. Liaison contact information will be provided to the vendor upon contract award.

Billing: Invoices shall be presented to the Fire Department after delivery and acceptance by the Fire

Department liaison. The vendor shall not invoice for clothing that has not been delivered and/or accepted by the Fire Department liaison.

Packing Slips: Packing slips shall be included with each shipment, including but not limited to the member's name, size, trouser and shirt styles, long or short sleeve, and quantity shipped.

Shipping Address for all Items:

Assistant Chief D. Moore

Manchester Fire Department

75 Center Street

Manchester, Connecticut 06040

Sizing Samples: The successful bidder shall be required to provide, at no additional cost to the Town, a full range of sizing samples for each trouser style, shirt style, job shirt, and parka, in both men’s and women’s sizes

The Fire Department will retain the sample sizing shirts for the duration of the contract. The vendor is responsible for providing new sizing samples if the manufacturer makes any changes to the sizing, style, or manufacturing processes.

Pre-startup meeting: Upon award, the selected vendor shall meet with the Fire Department liaison to discuss styles, colors, specifications, placement, and size of all embroidery and screen printing, and any other agenda items added by both parties. The meeting will take place at Fire Headquarters, 75 Center

Street in Manchester.

Screening and embroidery Inspection and approval: The vendor shall produce and deliver to the department liaison one (1) shirt of each style with all embroidery and screen printing for inspection. Upon approval, the vendor shall complete the order. If the shirt is not approved, an additional shirt with any corrections required shall be submitted until the sample design is approved.

The vendor will deliver the initial sample shirt design no later than 30 business days from the initial

FD/Vendor meeting and no later than 15 business days after correspondence for improvements. The

Fire Department will retain the approved Sample Shirt Design(s) for the duration of the contract.

The Fire Department retains the right to make changes to the logo and design as needed. Cost of any changes will be negotiated by the Fire Department and approved by the Town’s Purchasing Agent.

4.3. MEN’S/WOMEN’S PANTS AND BUTTON-DOWN SHIRTS

Intent: The Town of Manchester intends to purchase 5.11 Tactical Company apparel, or, with the Chief’s approval, another manufacturer’s brand that meets the established specifications herein.

All garments will be Fire Navy, Light Blue, or White, as specified.

Quantities/Pricing: The quantities indicated for each style are the best estimates for annual purchases and shall be used for bidding and award purposes.

4.4. MEN'S COMPANY CARGO PANTS

Manufacturer/Style: 2.0 Manufacturer/Style: 5.11 Tactical – Style #74509 or approved equal.

Description: 100% Cotton, 7.8 oz. Twill NFPA 1975 (2014 edition) Standard on Emergency Services Work

Apparel certified Self-adjusting tunnel waist with 7 belt loops. Gripper tape inside the waistband to keep the shirt tucked in. Front pocket openings with reinforced knife clip guards are firmly bar tacked on both ends. Pocket bags are extra deep, finished clean inside the pants, and double-stitched for heavy-duty.

Back pockets are inset welt pockets. The right one has a button closure. Gusseted crotch for durability and comfort. Pleaded Cargo Pockets FIREFLY thread through the garment. UPF Rating: 50. Seams are durable with 10 stitches per inch and extra heavy 5-thread construction. Non-raveling lock stitch top stitching. Double needle top stitching at front rise and gusset seams. Single needle fly outline, front picket edge, all-around back pocket welts, and center back seam. Bar tacked crotch point, belt loops on all corners, pocket opening ends, and fly. Safety Stitches sides, inseams, and gusset. 3 Thread Overage leg opening. Fly zipper is a metal YKK zipper with a locking slider. Waist snap is metal PRYM 5.11 logo snap with an extra strong grip. Back pocket button is a 4-hole melamine button that will not melt, burn, or crack; cross-tacked.

Color: 720 Fire Navy

Sizes: Regular: 28-44, even sizes only

Large: 46-54 even sizes only

4.5. MEN'S COMPANY TRADITIONAL PANTS

Manufacturer/Style: 2.0 Manufacturer/Style: 5.11 Tactical - Style # 74508 or approved equal

Description: 100% Cotton, 7.8 oz. Twill NFPA 1975 (2019 edition) Standard on Emergency Services Work

Apparel certified Self-adjusting tunnel waist with 7 belt loops. Gripper tape inside the waistband to keep the shirt tucked in. Front pocket openings with reinforced knife clip guards are firmly bar tacked on both ends. Pocket bags are extra deep, finished clean inside the pants, and double-stitched for heavy-duty.

Back pockets are inset welt pockets. The right one has a button closure. Gusseted crotch for durability and comfort. FIREFLY thread through the garment. UPF Rating: 50 Seams are durable with 10 stitches per inch and extra heavy 5-thread construction. Non-raveling lock stitch top stitching. Double needle top stitching at front rise and gusset seams. Single needle fly outline, front picket edge, all-around back pocket welts, and center back seam. Bar tacked crotch point, belt loops on all corners, pocket opening ends, and fly. Safety Stitches sides, inseams, and gusset. 3 Thread Overage leg opening. The fly zipper is metal YKK zipper with a locking slider. Waist snap is metal PRYM 5.11 logo snap with extra strong grip.

Back pocket button is a 4-hole melamine button that won’t melt, burn, or crack; cross-tacked.

Color: 720 Fire Navy

Sizes: Regular: 28-44, even sizes only

Large: 46-54 even sizes only

4.6. WOMENS COMPANY CARGO PANTS

Manufacturer/Style: 2.0 Manufacturer/Style: 5.11 Tactical – Style #64436 or approved equal

Description: 100% Cotton, 7.8 oz. Twill NFPA 1975 (2019 edition) Standard on Emergency Services Work

Apparel certified Self-adjusting tunnel waist with 7 belt loops. Gripper tape inside the waistband to keep the shirt tucked in. Front pocket openings with reinforced knife clip guards are firmly bar tacked on both ends. Pocket bags are extra deep, finished clean inside the pants, and double-stitched for heavy-duty.

Back pockets are inset welt pockets. The right one has a button closure. Gusseted crotch for durability and comfort. Pleaded Cargo Pockets FIREFLY thread through the garment. UPF Rating: 50 Seams are durable with 10 stitches per inch and extra heavy 5-thread construction. Non-raveling lock stitch top stitching. Double needle top stitching at front rise and gusset seams. Single needle fly outline, front picket edge, all-around back pocket welts, and center back seam. Bar tacked crotch point, belt loops on all corners, pocket opening ends, and fly. Safety Stitches sides, inseams, and gusset. 3 Thread Overage leg opening. The fly zipper is metal YKK zipper with a locking slider. Waist snap is metal PRYM 5.11 logo snap with an extra strong grip. Back pocket button is a 4-hole melamine button that won’t melt, burn, or crack; cross-tacked.

Color: 720 Fire Navy

Sizes: Regular: 2-20 even sizes only

4.7. WOMENS COMPANY TRADITIONAL PANTS

Manufacturer/Style: 2.0: Manufacturer/Style: 5.11 Tactical - Style # 64435 or approved equal.

Description: 100% Cotton, 7.8 oz. Twill NFPA 1975 (2019 edition) Standard on Emergency Services Work

Apparel certified Self-adjusting tunnel waist with 7 belt loops. Gripper tape inside the waistband to keep the shirt tucked in. Front pocket openings with reinforced knife clip guards are firmly bar tacked on both ends. Pocket bags are extra deep, finished clean inside the pants, and double-stitched for heavy-duty.

Back pockets are inset welt pockets. The right one has a button closure. Gusseted crotch for durability and comfort. FIREFLY thread through the garment. UPF Rating: 50 Seams are durable with 10 stitches per inch and extra heavy 5-thread construction. Non-raveling lock stitch top stitching. Double needle top stitching at front rise and gusset seams. Single needle fly outline, front picket edge, all-around back pocket welts, and center back seam. Bar tacked crotch point, belt loops on all corners, pocket opening ends, and fly. Safety Stitches sides, inseams, and gusset. 3 Thread Overage leg opening. Fly zipper is metal YKK zipper with a locking slider. Waist snap is metal PRYM 5.11 logo snap with an extra strong grip. Back pocket button is a 4-hole melamine button that won’t melt, burn, or crack; cross-tacked.

Color: 720 Fire Navy

Sizes: Regular: 2-20 even sizes only

4.8. MEN'S COMPANY SHORT SLEEVE SHIRT

Manufacturer/Style: 5.11 Tactical – Style #71391, #71391T or approved equal

Description: 100% Cotton twill fabric, wrinkle-resistant. NFPA 1975 (2014 edition) Standard on

Emergency Services Work Apparel certified Button front closure. Collar stays along the front edge of the collar. Chest patch pockets with pen guide. Epaulette and badge holder. Inside support strap for grommeted badge holder. FIREFLY thread through the garment. UPF Rating: 50. Seams are durable with

10 stitches per inch. Triple needle stitching on the armholes and back yoke. Double needle topstitching on both sides of the center front placket, collar edge, pockets, pocket flaps, and sleeve hem. Single needle topstitching on the shirt tail. Single needle edgestiching on the shoulder seam, badge tab, and epaulets. 2 vertical bar tacks on each of the pocket flaps spaced 1 1/2” apart for the pen pocket opening. Bar tacked at the top corners of pocket flaps and chest pockets. A 4-hole Melamine buttons 20 ligne; 6 buttons on front placket, 1 on each pocket, 1 spare button. Hook and loop closure on pocket flaps with a button applied for appearance only. Fire Department Emblem: A Fire Department-supplied

Department emblem is to be sewn on the left sleeve approximately 3/4” from the shoulder seam of each shirt. A Fire Department-supplied Department emblem or EMS emblem (supplied by successful bidder) is to be sewn on the right sleeve approximately 3/4” from the shoulder seam of each shirt.

Colors: 720 Fire Navy; 010 White; 696 Medium Blue

Sizes: Regular: S (Small) – 3XL (XXX Large)

Large: L (Large Tall ) – 3XL (XXX Large Tall)

4.9. MEN'S COMPANY LONG SLEEVE SHIRT

Manufacturer/Style: 5.11 Tactical – Style #72515, #72515T or approved equal

Description: 100% Cotton twill fabric, wrinkle-resistant. NFPA 1975 (2014 edition) Standard on

Emergency Services Work Apparel certified Button front closure. Collar stays along the front edge of the collar. Chest patch pockets with pen guide. Epaulette and badge holder. Inside support strap for grommeted badge holder. FIREFLY thread through the garment. UPF Rating: 50 seams are durable with

10 stitches per inch. Triple needle stitching on the armholes and back yoke. Double needle topstitching on both sides of the center front placket, collar edge, pockets, pocket flaps, and cuffs. Single needle topstitching on the shirt tail. Single needle edgestiching on the shoulder seam, badge tab, and epaulets.

2 vertical bar tacks on each of the pocket flaps spaced 1 1/2” apart for the pen pocket opening. Bar tacked at the top corners of pocket flaps and chest pockets. 4-hole Melamine buttons; 20 ligne Buttons:

1 button at the center front neck band, 6 buttons on the front placket, 1 on each pocket, 2 on each cuff, 1 on each sleeve placket, 1 spare button. Hook and loop closure on pocket flaps with a button applied for appearance only. Fire Department Emblem: A Fire Department-supplied Department emblem is to be sewn on the left sleeve approximately 3/4” from the shoulder seam of each shirt. A Fire Department-supplied Department emblem or EMS emblem is to be sewn on the right sleeve approximately 3/4” from the shoulder seam of each shirt.

Colors: 720 Fire Navy; 010 White; 696 Medium Blue

Sizes: Regular: S (Small) – 3XL (XXX Large)

Large: L (Large Tall) – 3XL (XXX Large Tall)

4.10. WOMEN'S COMPANY SHORT SLEEVE SHIRT

Manufacturer/Style: 5.11 Tactical – Style #61321 or approved equal

Description: 100% Cotton twill fabric, wrinkle-resistant. NFPA 1975 (2014 edition) Standard on

Emergency Services Work Apparel Certified Button front closure. Collar stays along the front edge of the collar. Chest patch pockets with pen guide. Epaulette and badge holder. Inside support strap for grommeted badge holder. FIREFLY thread through the garment. UPF Rating: 50. Seams are durable with

10 stitches per inch. Triple needle stitching on the armholes and back yoke. Double needle topstitching on both sides of the center front placket, collar edge, pockets, pocket flaps, and sleeve hem. Single needle topstitching on the shirt tail. Single needle edge stitching on the shoulder seam, badge tab, and epaulets. 2 vertical bar tacks on each of the pocket flaps spaced 1 1/2” apart for the pen pocket opening. Bar tacked at the top corners of pocket flaps and chest pockets. 4-hole Melamine buttons 20 ligne; 6 buttons on front placket, 1 on each pocket, 1 spare button. Hook and loop closure on pocket flaps with a button applied for appearance only. Fire Department Emblem: A Fire Department-supplied

Department emblem is to be sewn on the left sleeve approximately 3/4” from the shoulder seam of each shirt. A Fire Department-supplied Department emblem or EMS emblem is to be sewn on the right sleeve approximately 3/4” from the shoulder seam of each shirt.

Colors: 720 Fire Navy; 010 White; 696 Medium Blue

Sizes: XS (Extra Small) – XL (Extra Large)

4.11. WOMEN'S COMPANY LONG SLEEVE SHIRT

Manufacturer/Style: 5.11 Tactical – Style #62399 or approved equal

Description: 100% Cotton twill fabric, wrinkle-resistant. NFPA 1975 (2014 edition) Standard on

Emergency Services Work Apparel Certified Button front closure. Collar stays along the front edge of the collar. Chest patch pockets with pen guide. Epaulette and badge holder. Inside support strap for grommeted badge holder. FIREFLY thread through the garment. UPF Rating: 50 Seams are durable with

10 stitches per inch. Triple needle stitching on the armholes and back yoke. Double needle topstitching on both sides of the center front placket, collar edge, pockets, pocket flaps, and cuffs. Single needle topstitching on the shirt tail. Single needle edge stitching on the shoulder seam, badge tab, and epaulets. 2 vertical bar tacks on each of the pocket flaps spaced 1 1/2” apart for the pen pocket opening. Bar tacked at the top corners of pocket flaps and chest pockets. 4-hole Melamine buttons; 20-line Buttons: 1 button at the center front neck band, 6 buttons on the front placket, 1 on each pocket, 2 on each cuff, 1 on each sleeve placket, 1 spare button. Hook and loop closure on pocket flaps with a button applied for appearance only. Fire Department Emblem: A Fire Department-supplied Department emblem is to be sewn on the left sleeve approximately 3/4” from the shoulder seam of each shirt. A Fire

Department-supplied Department emblem or EMS emblem is to be sewn on the right sleeve approximately 3/4” from the shoulder seam of each shirt.

Colors: 720 Fire Navy; 010 White; 696 Medium Blue

Sizes: XS (Extra Small) – XL (Extra Large)

4.12. CHIEF OFFICER, MEN'S SHORT- SLEEVE BUTTON-DOWN SHIRT

Manufacturer: Elbeco, Stye: P867, Paragon Plus, color white

Stitched-increases provide a classic military appearance. Extra-long tails stay tucked in all day, even when you are active. The Sling badge tab allows for easy badge placement. Pleated chest pockets with scalloped flaps, hook-and-loop closures, and a pen opening in the left pocket. Cross-stitched shoulder straps with functional buttons

4.13. CHIEF OFFICER, MEN'S LONG-SLEEVE BUTTON-DOWN SHIRT

Manufacturer: Elbeco, Stye: P877, Paragon Plus, color white

Stitched-increases provide a classic military appearance. Extra-long tails stay tucked in all day, even when you are active. The Sling badge tab allows for easy badge placement. Pleated chest pockets with scalloped flaps, hook-and-loop closures, and a pen opening in the left pocket. Cross-stitched shoulder straps with functional buttons

4.14. CHIEF OFFICER, WOMAN'S SHORT SLEEVE BUTTON-DOWN SHIRT

Manufacturer: Elbeco, Style: P811LC, Paragon Plus, color white

Maintain a professional appearance all day, every day. Designed for women by women, the Paragon Plus

Women's Short Sleeve Shirt features premium stretch poplin, vat dyed for long-lasting color that will not fade. With stitched-increases and pleated pockets, the Paragon Plus combines thoughtful design, innovative features, and quality construction to ensure you maintain a professional appearance, all day, every day.

4.15. CHIEF OFFICER, WOMAN’S LONG SLEEVE BUTTON-DOWN SHIRT

Manufacturer: Elbeco, Style: P844LC, Paragon Plus, color white

Maintain a professional appearance all day, every day. Designed for women by women, the Paragon Plus

Women's Long Sleeve Shirt features premium stretch poplin, vat dyed for long-lasting color that will not fade. With stitched-increases and pleated pockets, the Paragon Plus combines thoughtful design, innovative features, and quality construction to ensure you maintain a professional appearance, all day, every day.

4.16. HI-VIS FOUL WEATHER PARKA

Intent: The Town of Manchester intends to purchase GAME Hi-Vis Rescue Parkas for the Fire

Department, Style # 3555 Yellow/Black, or another manufacturer’s brand that meets the established specifications herein.

Pricing: Quantities for each style and size are not known at this time. Bidders shall indicate the unit price for each style and size on the Proposal page of this bid. Unit prices must include:

Unit prices must include:

• Parka to meet specifications described below

• Inside delivery to the Town of Manchester Fire Department

• Parka to be identified with each Fire Department staff member's name

Each order shall be packaged, bundled, or separated by the member’s name, which will be visible from outside the package.

4.17. CHIEF OFFICER JACKET

Elbeco Shield Performance Soft Shell Jacket, SKU- SH3504

Midnight Navy

EMBROIDERED DEPARTMENT NAME DIRECTLY TO SOFT SHELL JACKET

The following features shall be embroidered directly to the Left Chest of the soft shell Jacket.

Thread Color: |Gold

All Font Letters: Estimated Height: 3/8” or equivalent font Size. Arial font with all Capital letters.

Example (MANCHESTER)

First Line: MANCHESTER

Second Line: FIRE

The second line shall be centered under Manchester

VELCRO NAME TAPE

1” Black Velcro Name Tape

Tape to be approximately 5 inches or to fit the text appropriately. Tape lengths to be equal for both loop and hook portions.

Loop portion of tape to be sewn on the Right Chest of the Jacket.

EMBROIDERED ON HOOK PORTION OF VELCRO NAME TAPE

The following features shall be embroidered on the Hook portion of Velcro Name Tape:

The staff member’s First Initial and Last Name are embroidered above their Rank on the Tape.

Thread Color: Gold

First line: Staff member’s Name. Arial font with Capital letters, Example (J. SMITH).

Second Line: Staff Member’s Rank centered under member’s name with Capital letters. Example (Chief)

Rank font height should be slightly smaller than the height of the member's name.

No Department patches on shoulders

4.18. HI-VIS PARKA, STANDARD

Images of Examples Provided in the Attachment section

HEAT PRESS ON HI-VIS FABRIC / BACK OF PARKA

Top Line: MANCHESTER - should cover 75% of Parka

Bottom Line: FIRE DEPARTMENT– should fit under top line

FIRE DEPARTMENT EMBLEMS (DEPARTMENT PATCH)

A Fire Department provided Emblem (Department Patch) is to be sewn approximately 1” from the shoulder seam on both sleeves of the Parka.

VELCRO NAME TAPE

1” Black Velcro Name Tape

Minimum length of tape to be 6 inches. Tape lengths to be equal for both loop and hook portions.

Loop portion of tape to be sewn on the Right Chest of the Parka and the Inner Fleece Liner of the Parka

EMBROIDERED ON HOOK PORTION OF VELCRO NAME TAPE

The following features shall be embroidered on the Hook portion of Velcro Name Tape:

The staff members' Rank above their Last Name is embroidered on Tape.

Color: Yellow/Gold

First Line: Chief, Assistant Chief, Battalion Chief, Fire Marshal, Deputy Fire Marshal, Inspector, LIEUTENANT, or Firefighter (rank), Letter Font: Bold Block / Capital

Rank Font Height should be ½ the height of the member's name.

Second Line: Members NAME (First Initial, Last Name; example: J. SMITH)

Letter Font: Bold Block / Capital Letters

ADDITIONAL EMBROIDERY AND LOOP VELCRO TAPE

VELCRO NAME TAPE

1” Velcro Name Tape

Minimum length of tape to be 6 inches. Tape lengths to be equal for both loop and hook portions.

Loop portion of tape to be sewn on Inner Fleece Liner

EMBROIDERY ON THE LEFT CHEST OF INNER FLEECE

MFD Maltese Cross, Fire Department Name.

Maltese Cross: MFD Standard Maltese Cross Design, embroidered in eight colors, correctly oriented on left chest. Maltese Cross size shall be 2 inches to the outside diameter.

Colors are black, light blue, brown, red, white, yellow, green, and navy. Maltese Cross will be outlined in yellow.

FD Name: MANCHESTER FIRE DEPARTMENT, embroidered on left chest around the Maltese Cross

Color: Bright Red

Letter Font: Block / Capital Letters

Estimated Letter Height: 3/8” or equivalent Font Size

MANCHESTER shall be centered at the top of the Maltese Cross.

FIRE DEPARTMENT shall be centered at the bottom of the Maltese Cross.

4.19. JOB SHIRTS

Intent: The Town of Manchester intends to purchase 5.11 Tactical ¼ Zip Job shirts, or, with the Chief’s approval, another manufacturer’s brand that meets the established specifications herein.

All shirts will be “Fire Navy” Blue in color. All shirts shall have both embroidery and screen printing. A

JPG is attached for each design.

Pricing: An annual order will be made to provide the maintenance of the Fire Department personnel's uniforms. The annual number of shirts ordered will vary, and the provided information is estimated for bidding purposes only. Annual orders are estimated to be approximately 85 job shirts.

Manufacturer/Style: 5.11 Tactical / ¼ Zip Job Shirt 2.0 / Style Number #72534 or, with Chief’s approval, another manufacturer’s brand that meets the established specifications herein.

Description: The Job Shirt 1/4 Zip 2.0 is made with a water-repellent fleece fabric and the 5.11® exclusive right chest Break-Through™ pocket to keep gear within reach. The Job Shirt features canvas overlays at the elbow patches for durability, a mic opening at the shoulder yoke seams, and a pen pocket on the left sleeve. Body: 80% cotton/ 20% polyester fleece

10.3oz., non-fade & oil repellent finish.

Color: Fire Navy (720)

CUSTOM FEATURES SPECIFICATIONS

The features listed below will be applied to the “Fire Navy” (blue) Firefighter and Lieutenant Fire

Department Job shirts.

The successful bidder shall size the embroidery and silkscreen designs appropriately for their placement on the shirts.

STANDARD EMBROIDERED FEATURES

The following features shall be embroidered on all Fire Navy Firefighter Job shirts:

MFD Maltese Cross and Fire Department Name

Maltese Cross: MFD Standard Maltese Cross Design, embroidered in eight colors, correctly oriented on the left chest. Maltese Cross size shall be 2 inches to the outside diameter.

Colors are black, light blue, brown, red, white, yellow, green, and navy. Maltese

Cross will be outlined in yellow.

FD Name: MANCHESTER FIRE DEPARTMENT, embroidered on left chest around the Maltese

Cross

Color: Bright Red

Letter Font: Block / Capital Letters

Estimated Letter Height: 3/8” or equivalent Font Size

MANCHESTER shall be centered at the top of the Maltese Cross.

FIRE DEPARTMENT shall be centered at the bottom of the Maltese Cross.

STANDARD SILK-SCREENING FEATURES

The following features shall be silk-screened on all Fire Navy Firefighter Job shirts:

Silk screening shall cover 75% of the back of the shirts. The silk-screening process should maintain the bright red color and durability of washing.

FD Name: Manchester Fire Department, Silk-Screened on Back of Shirt as Designed, Centered on Back, first line approximately 5” from Collar Seam.

Color: Bright Red

Letter Font: Block / Capital Letters

Letter Height: 1- 1/4” or equivalent Font Size

First Line: MANCHESTER

Approximate Letter Height: 3-1/2” or equivalent Font Size

Second Line: FIRE

Letter Height: 1-1/4” or equivalent Font Size

Third Line: DEPARTMENT

Silk-Screening should fill an approximate 12” x 8” area.

EMBROIDERY

Job shirts for firefighters holding the rank of Private will have the right chest left blank, with no embroidery. All name embroidery is reserved for officers only.

LIEUTENANT EMBROIDERED FEATURES

The following features shall be embroidered on all Fire Navy Lieutenant Job shirts:

The staff members' Rank & Name.

Rank & Name: Rank above Last Name embroidered on right chest.

Color: Bright Red

Estimated Letter Height: 3/8” or equivalent Font Size

First Line: Lieutenant (rank), Letter Font: Block / Capitol and lower-case letters

Second Line: Members NAME (First Initial, Last Name; ex.: J. SMITH)

Letter Font: Block / Capital Letters

BATTALION CHIEF EMBROIDERED FEATURES

The following features shall be embroidered on all Fire Navy Battalion Chief Job shirts:

The staff members' Rank & Name.

Rank & Name: Rank above Last Name embroidered on right chest.

Color: Yellow/Gold

Estimated Letter Height: 3/8” or equivalent Font Size

First Line: Battalion Chief (rank), Letter Font: Block / Capitol and lower-case letters

Second Line: Members NAME (First Initial, Last Name; ex.: J. SMITH)

Letter Font: Block / Capital Letters

4.20. T-SHIRTS, SHORT SLEEVE

Intent: The Town of Manchester intends to purchase 5.11 Fire Navy Short-Sleeve T-Shirts or, with the

Chief’s approval, another manufacturer’s brand that meets the established specifications herein.

An annual order will be made to provide the maintenance of the Fire Department personnel's uniforms.

The annual number of shirts ordered will vary, and the provided information is estimated for bidding purposes only. The annual estimated number of short-sleeve T-shirts is approximately 200.

Fire Navy Short-Sleeve T-Shirts

Manufacturer: 5.11 Tactical Professional Short Sleeve T-Shirt Style # 71309 or approved equal

Description: 100% Cotton

Color: Fire Navy 720

Logo:

Front Left: Standard silk-screened logo on left breast. “MANCHESTER / FIRE DEPARTMENT”, around

Manchester FD Maltese cross (image provided)

Front Right: LIEUTENANT in block capital lettering for officers (approximately 3/8” or equivalent).

Firefighters holding the rank of Private will have the right chest left blank, with no Screening. Names are reserved for officers only.

Right Sleeve: United States Flag with “star field facing forward”, in accordance with US Army regulations.

Rear: Silk screening shall cover 75% of the back of the shirt, filling an approximate 12” x 8” area.

First Line: approximately 5cm down from the collar seam, 1 1/4“or equivalent font size: MANCHESTER

Second Line: 3 ½” or equivalent font size: FIRE

Third Line: 1 ¼” or equivalent font size: DEPARTMENT

Ink: Single Color, Screen Print – White

4.21. T-SHIRT, LONG SLEEVE

The Town of Manchester Fire Department intends to purchase approximately fifty (50) long-sleeve T-shirts as specified below. Shirts will be awarded in total to one vendor. Prices must include inside delivery to the Town of Manchester Fire Department.

Navy Blue Long Sleeve T-Shirts

Manufacturer/Style: 5.11 Tactical Professional Long Sleeve T-Shirt - Style # 72318 or approved equal

Description: 100% Cotton

Color: Fire Navy 720

Logos:

Front Left: Standard silk-screened logo on left breast. “MANCHESTER / FIRE DEPARTMENT,” around

Manchester FD Maltese cross (image provided)

Front Right: LIEUTENANT in block capital lettering for officers (approximately 3/8” or equivalent). For

Firefighters (rank of private), the right chest will be left blank.

Firefighters holding the rank of Private will have the right chest left blank, with no Screening; names are reserved for officers only.

Right Sleeve: United States Flag with “star field facing forward, in accordance with US Army regulations.

Rear: Silk screening shall cover 75% of the back of the shirt, filling an approximate 12” x 8” area.

First Line: approximately 5cm down from the collar seam, 1 1/4 “ or equivalent font size: MANCHESTER

Second Line: 3 ½” or equivalent font size: FIRE

Third Line: 1 ¼” or equivalent font size: DEPARTMENT

Ink: Single Color, Screen Print – White

4.22. SHORT SLEEVE UNDERSHIRT, WHITE

Manufacturer/Style: 5.11 Utility-T Crew Three-Pack Short Sleeve T-Shirt - Style # 40016 or approved equal

Description: 100% Cotton

Color: White 010

Please specify the manufacturer of the items in the pricing table.

Bidder may offer an article which is certified to be equal in quality, performance, and in other essential characteristics to the bid standard. Bidder must furnish any information, such as specifications, literature, test results, etc., which will help in determining whether an item is equal or superior to the

Town’s bid standard.