PPE ITB FIRE2025_004.pdf

INVITATION TO BID (ITB)

WHITFIELD COUNTY, GEORGIA

ITB# FIRE2025-004

Fire Fighter Personal Protective Equipment

Turn Out Gear

Date: November 5, 2025

Time: 2:00 PM

USE THIS FORM ONLY

ONLY BIDS SUBMITTED ON THIS FORM SHALL BE CONSIDERED

The Whitfield County Board of Commissioners will receive sealed bids until 2:00 PM on November 5, 2025for ITB# FIRE2025-004

Bids shall be submitted in a sealed opaque envelope and shall be marked on the outside with the name of the submitting company, the ITB number, and the words “PPE: Turn out Gear”. Any deviation from the requirements set forth for the labeling of the bid envelopes shall result in said bid being returned to the bidder unopened and any such bid shall not be considered.

Do not call with questions relating to this ITB. Refer to the County Website at http://www.whitfieldcountyga.com for bid details and any updates. All communication must be in writing or via email. Address email correspondence to cwest@whitfieldcountyga.com. No verbal or written information which is obtained other than through this ITB or its addenda shall be binding on Whitfield County. No employee of Whitfield County is authorized to interpret any portion of this ITB or give any information as to the requirements of this ITB in addition to that contained in or amended to this written ITB document.

Bid Submittal Instructions:

Vendors are to submit 1 original and 2 copies of their bid.

Sealed bids shall be addressed to the attention of Brian McBrayer and mailed to Whitfield County Board of Commissioners, 201 South Hamilton St., Fourth Floor, Dalton, GA 30720. All bids shall be received on or before the above designated date and time. Any bid received after this date and time shall not be accepted. Bids shall be typed or submitted in ink. Bids will be opened and read publicly. Bids are legal and binding upon the bidder when submitted.

It is understood that this contract, if accepted by Whitfield County, is entered into solely for the convenience of the county and in no way precludes the county from obtaining like goods from other suppliers upon prior approval of the Whitfield County Board of Commissioners. Such approval shall be made at the sole discretion of the Whitfield County Board of Commissioners and shall be conclusive.

SPECIFICATIONS (MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS):

The Whitfield County Fire Department is seeking qualified vendors to supply the department with a minimum of 100 sets of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Total quantities of each item to be determined at time of placing order. Structural helmets, structural gloves, and station/rescue boots final quantities may be below 100 pieces.

Each set of PPE will include the following:

Structural Coat

Structural Pant

Traditional-Style Structural Helmet

Structural Boots

Structural Gloves

Particulate Blocking Structural Hood

Single-Layer Coat http://www.whitfieldcountyga.com/

Single-Layer Pant

Station/Rescue Boots

A detailed specification is listed and exceptions will be evaluated by department staff. There will be no exception to the materials specified (Armor AP). Cost/Compliance with the bid will determine awardee.

Awardee shall have all items available, minus structural coat and pant, for sizing of personnel. Sizing of structural coat and pant may be done by measurement. This shall occur at a time and place named by Whitfield County Fire Department Logistics Division personnel. Sizing shall occur over a minimum of three days.

The vendor shall deliver all gear to: Whitfield County Fire Department 410 North Park Drive Dalton, Ga. 30720

Specifications for Fire Fighter Protective Clothing

NFPA Compliance

All materials and construction will meet or exceed the NFPA 1971 standard, current edition for structural fire fighters protective clothing. All components used in the construction of these garments shall be tested for compliance to NFPA 1971, current edition by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). UL shall certify compliance to that standard. All garments shall carry the UL certification label. The outer shell and liner of each protective garment shall have a garment label permanently and conspicuously attached to the outer shell and thermal liner upon which the following statement shall be printed legibly on the product label. All letters shall be at least 2.5 mm

(0.10”) high. The following label shall be sewn to the jacket outer shell: “THIS STRUCTURAL FIRE FIGHTING

PROTECTIVE GARMENT MEETS THE GARMENT REQUIREMENTS OF NFPA 1971, 2018 EDITION.” Vendors must provide detailed explanation of any Exception listed to be considered.

COMPLY ________ EXCEPTION _________

GENERAL

Delivery:

Delivery of garments shall be within 60 business days of execution of purchase order/sizing of personnel.

COMPLY ________ EXCEPTION _________

Sizing:

Vendor shall be responsible for sizing all employees during a given timeline (maximum of 6 days).

COMPLY ________ EXCEPTION ________

Warranty:

Vendor shall furnish a manufactures warranty against defects (List below or include attachment).

Warranty: ____________________________________________________________________________

STRUCTURAL COAT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

Construction:

The coat shall be designed to provide maximum functionality and mobility and relieve firefighter working stress.

The design shall incorporate an arms forward pattern designed to accommodate the firefighter in their real working position. The pattern shall include underarm gussets and darts in the elbows for unrestricted movement.

The pattern shall also include vent technology in both the thermal liner and moisture barrier to provide active ventilation of heat out of the garment utilizing particulate blocking material. The garment shall incorporate side panels in the following composites for the purpose of increasing evaporative heat transfer from the wearer through the garment. The shoulder seams on shell and liner shall be graded by chest size so that the seam is placed close to the collar in a modified Raglan pattern to mimic the natural location of the shoulder joint and minimize coat rise and extend range of motion when wearing an air pack. The sleeves shall be two-panel construction. The coat sleeve shall be naturally tapered designed and manufactured to provide unrestricted movement while bending the arm. The outer shell shall include four darts at the elbow area – two above and two below the natural bend of the elbow along the sleeve seams. The thermal/moisture barrier liner shall be specially designed to work in conjunction with the shell with a fuller cut pattern. The body of the shell and liner shall be five panel construction. The front two panels of shell and liner shall extend up to the bottom of the collar.

All seams joining the main body panels shall be 516 (5 thread safety stitch) and 310-2 (double needle lock stitch) topstitching. The stitch type shall be a 301-2, double needle lockstitch as defined by Federal Standard 751a and seam type 516 as defined by Federal Standard 751a, ensuring that all stitches penetrate four layers of cloth at the joining. All seams shall be sewn with an average of nine stitches per inch. All thread shall be 100% Tex 80 Nomex thread. No chain stitching shall be allowed due to the chance of unraveling if one stitch is broken.

Coat sizing shall be available in 2” increments in chest and 1” increments in sleeve. The length is measured from the back-center of the collar seam to the bottom-center of the hem at the rear of the coat. Stock or Alpha sizing is unacceptable.

Standard Thermal Reinforcement:

Shoulders and elbows shall include extra layers of protective thermal material in addition to the already present three layers of shell, thermal and moisture barriers when necessary to meet NFPA 1971 CCHR requirements for those shoulder and other areas. Additionally, thermal material shall be included on the liner behind all sewn trim, reinforcements and patches on the sleeves to meet requirements of Stored Energy test.

Sleeves and Underarm Gussets:

The set-in, two panel sleeves shall incorporate a tapered design shaped to follow the natural contour of the arm.

Each coat shall incorporate an underarm gusset in all three layers between the underside of the sleeve and the body of the coat. This rounded shaped gusset shall measure approximately 7” wide X 12” long (graded to coat size). The shoulder seam shall not measure more than 4” on a size 40 coat and shall only grow in 1/8” increments per size. This moves the coat sleeve interface to the natural bend point of the body providing optimal mobility when donning an SCBA and minimizing coat rise. The sleeve panels shall be sewn together using seam type 516 (5 thread safety stitch) with 301-2 (double needle lockstitch) topstitching. The outseam of the shell shall also be 516 with 301-2 topstitching. The under seam and underarm gusset seams of the shell shall be 516 with 301-2 double needle lockstitch.

Inner Sleeve:

A liquid resistant water well shall be sewn into the sleeve end to prevent liquids and other hazardous materials from entering when the arms are raised. This water well shall be constructed of moisture barrier material with the film side facing out. It shall be double needle lock stitched to the outer shell approximately 5” from the sleeve cuff and continue down the inside of the outer shell to the cuff area. Two-layer Nomex wristlets shall be sewn to the water well inside the sleeve. Four 1” wide polymer-coated aramid (PCA) tabs will be sewn in at the union of the sleeve water well and the knit wrist on the underside of the sleeve. These tabs will be spaced equally from each other and incorporate female snap fasteners which accommodate corresponding male snaps attached to the thermal liner. A 6” wide layer of quilted Nomex thermal lining material shall be lock stitched to the underside of the shell, between shell and water well, to provide continuous thermal protection at the sleeve and reduce the risk of steam burns under the cuff trim.

Collar Construction:

The two-piece design shall be constructed as an independent feature of the garment and will provide the firefighter with continuous moisture barrier coverage. The collar shall measure not less than 3” high measured from the top of the collar to the collar seam. The coat thermal/moisture barrier lining shall extend up to the top of the inside of the collar and attach inside the collar via a specifically sized #5 OE FR Thermoplastic zipper with two snaps located at center back. The storm flap shall extend to the top/mid-throat area. This design shall meet the

NFPA standard for overall liquid integrity without the use of a throat tab, strap, or any additional mechanism that must be secured when donning. A shell material hang-up loop shall be lock stitched to the collar. The hang up loop shall be able to withstand a load of at least 80 pounds.

Moisture Barrier/Thermal Liner Construction:

The moisture barrier shall have a clean finish around the perimeter of the liner using a needle lock stitch. Each liner shall have a 9” X 8”pocket sewn to the inside of the liner on the left side. This liner pocket shall be constructed from Nomex material. All edges of the pocket shall be serged to prevent unraveling. The NFPA compliant labeling shall be applied to the thermal liner pocket. All moisture barrier seams shall be sealed to prevent moisture penetration as per the moisture barrier manufacturers’ specifications. To ensure minimum seam abrasion, the moisture barrier seams shall be oriented with the stitching toward the inside of the thermal barrier.

Sealed Moisture Barrier Seams:

All moisture barrier seams shall be sealed with a minimum 7/8-inch wide sealing tape. One side of the tape shall be coated with heat activated glue adhesive. The adhesive side of the tape shall be oriented toward the moisture barrier seam. The adhesive is to be activated by heat and the sealing tape shall be applied to the moisture barrier seams by means of pressure exerted by rollers designed for that purpose. Seams shall comply with NFPA 1971 requirements for strength and liquid penetration.

Outer Shell/Liner Assembly Attachment:

The coat liner shall be secured to the outer shell by means of nickel coated brass snap fasteners; five to be placed along the leading edges of the left and right facings and two along the bottom hem. The male snap portion on the liner shall be positioned to correspond to the female snap portion on the shell based on size of garment. Two male snaps shall be positioned at each liner sleeve cuff to align with two female snaps attached to fabric tabs bartacked inside the outer shell sleeves. A #5 OE Thermoplastic zipper (length depending on jacket size) and two snaps shall be the attachment mechanism for joining the top/back of the thermal liner to outershell at the back of the collar. The zipper ensures that the collar will lay evenly around the firefighter’s neck.

Drag Rescue Device:

A completely removable Drag Rescue Device (DRD) meeting all requirements of NFPA 1971 shall be located between the liner and outer shell of each coat. The DRD design shall provide for easy removal, inspection and re-installation and a large easy-to-use surface area of DRD to grasp and deploy. The drag rescue device shall be made of 1-1/4” wide Kevlar webbing strap. Two 2” wide slits shall be cut 2” apart into the upper rear panel of the coat shell near bottom of the collar. The area around the slits shall be reinforced with a layer of Scotchlite adhesive material outside the shell. The Kevlar webbing strap shall be sewn with heavy duty Kevlar thread to form a circle. When the circle is folded in half and the ends inserted into the slits in the shell, they shall encircle the shoulders, while the remaining portion left outside the shell shall create a two layer handle of Kevlar webbing.

The handle portion shall be wide enough to grasp with a large gloved hand. The DRD shall pull out from the shell approximately 18” extending beyond the helmet and S.C.B.A. A 4”X 5” flap of outer shell material with beveled corners and reflective trim is to be double needle lock stitched above the slits to cover the external DRD and slit openings. Reflective trim shall be double needle locked stitched to the flap to identify the DRD. The outer shell and flap will have mated hook and loop fastener tape lock stitched to it to close and secure the flap.

Hook & Loop:

All hook & loop shall have a finished edge to prevent fraying and unraveling and shall be secured using double needle lock stitching.

The outer shell shall be Armor AP, a twill weave fabric made of 80% Nomex®/Kevlar® spun yarns with 400 denier filament Kevlar® filament. Armor AP uses producer dyed Nomex®/Kevlar® fibers with an approximate weight of

6.5 ounces per square yard. The outer shell shall be treated with Durable Water Repellent finish. Color shall be

Gold.

The thermal liner shall be Glide Ice™ 2-Layer with a face cloth consisting of 60% DuPont™ Nomex® filament and

40% DuPont™ Nomex®/Lenzing FR spun yarns quilted to 2 layers of DuPont™ Nomex® E89™ spunlace. The total weight of the thermal liner shall be approximately 7.4 ounces per square yard.

The STEDAIR® 4000 moisture barrier material shall be a 5.5oz/yd2 two layer laminate comprised of an enhanced bicomponent membrane and 3.2 ounce per square yard Nomex® IIIA woven pajama check substrate. The enhanced bicomponent membrane shall be comprised of an expanded PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) matrix having a continuous hydrophilic (water loving) and oliophobic (oilhating) coating that is impregnated into the matrix. The moisture barrier shall meet and exceed all requirements of NFPA 1971-2018 edition, which includes water penetration resistance, viral penetration resistance, and common chemical penetration resistance and provides excellent total heat loss (THL) and thermal protective performance (TPP).

The coat front closure shall consist of a zipper on the coat fronts and hook and loop fastener tape on the storm flap. The teeth of the zipper shall be mounted on Nomex cloth and shall be sewn to the right front body panel and left jacket facings. The zipper parts shall be bartacked for strength. The storm flap shall close over the left and right body panels and is secured by hook and loop fastener tape. A 1-1/2” X 24” strip of loop fastener tape shall be sewn to the underside of the storm flap and correspond to a 1-1/2” piece of hook fastener tape sewn to the front body panel of the coat. Both pieces of hook and loop shall be sewn using double needle lock stitching. The coat shall also have front facings that extend from the collar to the hem area. These facings shall be 2” wide and be comprised of outer shell material and corresponding moisture barrier material. The outer shell material shall face the wearers body when the jacket is in the closed position. The moisture barrier shall be sewn to the back of the outer shell portion and face the inside of the coat body panel. A 4” piece of moisture barrier material shall be sewn into the coat facing and extend the length of the coat opening. This additional moisture barrier material shall ensure that there is no gap in coverage between the coat closure system and the wearers body. The thermal liner/moisture barrier assembly shall be attached to these facings by means of snap fasteners. The interior edges of the facing shall be serged and finished leaving no raw edges.

The trim material shall be 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Material – Fluorescent lime-yellow with silver stripe. All

3M™ Scotchlite™ 9500 Series Reflective Materials are complaint to NFPA 1971, 1951, and 1977, current editions.

All trim shall be secured to the shell with four rows of lock stitching – no exceptions.

The coat trim configuration shall be 3” NFPA Standard and be placed as follows: One 3” strip around the chest area, one 3” strip around the hem of the coat, and one 3” strip around each sleeve end. Each coat shall have an adequate amount of trim on the outside of the outer shell to meet the requirements of NFPA1971, current edition.

Nomex® (White) Knit wrist with Cotton Thumb loop, a 7” long, two-layer Nomex® (White) wristlets shall be sewn to the water well. Each wristlet shall have a cotton thumb loop with an approximate opening of 2” in diameter properly set as to align with the wearers thumb.

Each cuff end shall be reinforced with a 2” wide piece of Main Shell Color Main Shell Material folded in half, approximately one half inside and one half outside and sewn to the shell with two rows of lock stitching.

A radio pocket constructed of outer shell material and measuring approximately 7”x3x2” shall be sewn with lock stitching to the chest of each fire fighter’s coat. The pocket shall close by means of hook and loop fastener tape.

Hook and loop shall be sewn with a double needle lock stitch around the perimeter. Each radio pocket and flap shall be lined with a layer of FR Neoprene coated polyester/cotton moisture barrier. Per NFPA requirements, all trim must be continuous; therefore, if the pocket placement interferes reflective trim must be sewn to the pocket.

Radio pocket will have a small notch removed on each side.

A combination hand warmer /semi-bellows pocket, measuring approximately 9” X 9” X 2” shall be sewn to the jacket on each front panel. Each pocket shall have flaps measuring approximately 3” X 11” and shall close to the pocket by means of hook and loop fastener tape. A hidden hand warmer compartment shall be located under each semi-bellows pocket, with access from the rear of the pocket. The reflective trim shall be sewn underneath each pocket. There shall be a brass drainage eyelets installed in the bottom of the pocket. Reinforcement with

Kevlar is used on the interior of the pocket when pocket is not trimmed.

Pockets shall close by means of loop fastener that runs the length of the pocket body and attaches to three 1-1/2” x 3” hook fastener squares on the pocket flap.

A reverse oriented metal hook with shell material attachment strap shall be bar tacked to the outer shell 2¾” above a 3” X 8-3/4” shell material strap. The shell material strap shall have hook and loop fastener tape lock stitched to each end such that the strap can wrap around the barrel of the flashlight, overlap and close, holding the light in place. The strap shall be long enough to accommodate the “Survivor” model flashlight.

A 1” X 3” strap made of two layers of outer shell material shall be bartacked at each end to the shell. The clip will be used to house a portable radio external microphone.

Each coat shall have a detachable lower hanging name patch. A two-layer starter strip of shell material, approximately 15”x1.5”, shall be sewn to the lower rear hem of the coat beneath the reflective trim. The starter strip will have a continuous strip of hook & loop and four snaps to attach the hanging name patch. The name patch shall be 4” in height, approximately 21” wide across the top and taper to 16”. The name patch will have corresponding hook & loop and snaps to match the coat starter strip. Each patch shall have the last name of the wearer.

Sewn lettering will be placed on the garment for the purpose of identification.

STRUCTURAL PANT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

Construction:

The pant outer shell and liner system shall be constructed of fifteen body panels. These body panels will consist of two front top panels, two center knee panels, four flex panels, two front bottom panels, two back top panels, two back bottom panels, and one seamless crotch panel. Two of the back panels and the seamless crotch panel shall be made in one of the following composites for the purpose of increasing evaporative heat transfer from the wearer through the garment. The pattern shall also include means of venting in both the thermal liner and moisture barrier to provide active ventilation of heat out of the garment utilizing particulate blocking material.

The pant rise shall be approximately 14”(graded according to size). The body panels shall have a design with a noticeable natural bend at the knee. The outer shell will have no darts and use the flex panels to achieve an active posture design. The liner shall have four darts – two above and two below the natural bend of the knee along the side seams to permit an unrestricted range of motion when the knee is bent. The knee shall be constructed in a multi-cushioned design for optimal knee protection. The cushion will consist of two 1/8” thick layers of material as a backing with multiple layers of material (1/4” & 1/2”) sewn on top with 301-2 stitching. The knee shall incorporate flex panels to create a true 3D knee pocket in which the knee can move freely when the leg is raised.

The knees shall hit the center of the padding when kneeling on one leg or two. All seams joining the body panels shall be 516 with 301-2 double needle lock stitch topstitching. The stitch type shall be 301-2, double lock stitch, as defined by Federal Standard 751a and seam type 516, 5 thread safety stitch as defined by Federal Standard 751a, ensuring that all stitches penetrate four layers of cloth at the joining. All seams shall be sewn with an average of nine stitches per inch. All thread shall be 100% Nomex® Tex 80 thread. No chain stitching shall be allowed due to the chance of unraveling if one stitch is broken.

Waistband:

Each pant shall have a separate waistband that consists of two layers of shell sewn together with 516 and 301 single needle topstitching. The waistband shall be 516 with 301-2 double needle lock stitched to the shell along the top of the waistline. The liner shall be secured over the waistband by means of nickel coated brass snap fasteners. The position of the male snap portion on the liner shall be in the same location on similar liner sizes as the female snap portion on the waistband of similar shell sizes. The use of a waistband is necessary to deter the wearer from accidentally placing the foot between the shell and liner when donning the pants and it does not allow foreign objects that could cause damage to enter the pants between shell and liner.

Sealed Moisture Barrier Seams:

All moisture barrier seams shall be sealed with a minimum 7/8-inch wide sealing tape. One side of the tape shall be coated with heat activated glue adhesive. The adhesive side of the tape shall be oriented toward the moisture barrier seam. The adhesive is to be activated by heat and the sealing tape shall be applied to the moisture barrier seams by means of pressure exerted by rollers designed for that purpose. All moisture barrier seams shall be compliant with NFPA 1971.

Outer Shell/Liner Assembly Attachment:

The pant liner shall be secured to the outer shell by means of nickel coated brass snap fasteners; snaps to be placed on waistband around waist of pant. The male snap portion on the liner shall be positioned to correspond to the female snap portion on the shell based on the size of the garment. Two male snaps shall be positioned at each liner pant cuff to align with the two female snaps attached to fabric tabs bartacked inside the outer shell pant cuffs.

Standard Knee Enhancements:

The knee padding shall be constructed of multiple sections which are comprised of multiple layers with unique heights to offer maximum padding while allowing for flexibility when the knee is bent. The knee shall remain centered on the firefighter’s knee whether they are kneeling on one knee or both. The knee shall be constructed as follows from Layer 1 (closest to the wear) to Layer 5 (furthest from the wearer). Layer 1, closest to the wearer shall be outer shell. The next layers, 2 and 3, shall be protective material consisting of 70% reprocessed

Aramid/30% Ararmid/Para-Aramid having a weight of 9 oz/yd ². Layer 4, shall incorporate a hinge system with 3 panels of 70% reprocessed Aramid/30% Ararmid/Para-Aramid. The top and bottom panel of Layer 4 having a weight of 31 oz/yd² and the middle panel of Layer 4 having a weight of 59 oz/yd². The knee shall incorporate an outside Layer 5 pattern with 3 front panels 2 side panels and 1 center abrasion resistant panel comprised of

TenCate Arashield. The three panel design allows for unrestricted movement of the pant leg especially when the knee is raised to a 90 degree angle. Materials used in the construction of the knee shall exceed NFPA 1971 CCHR requirements.

Hook & Loop:

All hook & loop shall have a finished edge to prevent fraying and unraveling and shall be secured using double needle lock stitching.

The outer shell shall be Armor AP, a twill weave fabric made of 80% Nomex®/Kevlar® spun yarns with 400 denier filament Kevlar® filament. Armor AP uses producer dyed Nomex®/Kevlar® fibers with an approximate weight of

6.5 ounces per square yard. The outer shell shall be treated with Durable Water Repellent finish. Color shall be

Gold.

The thermal liner shall be Glide Ice™ 2-Layer with a face cloth consisting of 60% DuPont™ Nomex® filament and

40% DuPont™ Nomex®/Lenzing FR spun yarns quilted to 2 layers of DuPont™ Nomex® E89™ spunlace. The total weight of the thermal liner shall be approximately 7.4 ounces per square yard.

The STEDAIR® 4000 moisture barrier material shall be a 5.5oz/yd2 two layer laminate comprised of an enhanced bicomponent membrane and 3.2 ounce per square yard Nomex® IIIA woven pajama check substrate. The enhanced bicomponent membrane shall be comprised of an expanded PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) matrix having a continuous hydrophilic (water loving) and oliophobic (oilhating) coating that is impregnated into the matrix. The moisture barrier shall meet and exceed all requirements of NFPA 1971-2018 edition, which includes water penetration resistance, viral penetration resistance, and common chemical penetration resistance and provides excellent total heat loss (THL) and thermal protective performance (TPP).

Each pant shall receive 1” wide X 4” long, shell material loops bar tacked to the outer shell along the waistline with Nomex® thread. There shall be two horizontal loops on the front of the pant and two horizontal loops on the rear.

Each pant will be supplied with suspenders attached. The X-back suspender shall be constructed of 2” wide black non-elasticized cotton webbing and cross over in the rear. A black foam padding shall wrap around the suspender at the shoulder and shall be sewn to the webbing by lock stitching. The suspender shall be equipped with a

Cyberian Cam lock. This thermoplastic buckle has a cam mechanism that allows the suspender length to be adjusted when open. The suspender webbing is thread through the cam lock in a means to open and adjust the suspender length. A 2.5” wide thermoplastic “D” is sewn to the end of the webbing for ease of adjustment. When in the closed position the cam lock shall lock firmly into position to prevent slippage on the adjusted suspender.

The suspender shall be affixed with hook and loop fastener tape allowing for removal and replacement. No suspender rivets or metal clip ends shall be permitted.

Each pant shall have an external fly flap constructed of one layer of quilted Nomex® batt and one layer of moisture barrier sandwiched between two layers of outer shell material. The fly flap shall be a continuous part of the front body panel beginning at the top of the waist and extending down to a depth of approximately 12”. The flap shall be approximately 3-1/2” wide at the top, tapering down to width of approximately 2” at the bottom where it shall be triple bar tacked to the outer shell in for maximum strength and durability. The flap shall be a part of the pant closure system, which shall be: Inner Zipper / Outer Hook and Loop – A zipper shall be used to close the pants. The zipper shall be approximately 10” in length and shall be sewn to the left and right front body panels. The teeth of the zipper shall be mounted on Nomex® cloth. The zipper parts shall be bar tacked at the top and bottom for reinforcement. The fly flap shall be held closed by means of pile fastener tape sewn to the underside of the flap which shall correspond to a strip of hook fastener tape sewn to the front panel of the outer shell. Both pieces of hook and loop shall be sewn with double needle lock stitching.

A snap closure shall be placed at the top of the fly.

The trim material shall be 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Material – Fluorescent lime-yellow with silver stripe. All

3M™ Scotchlite™ 9500 Series Reflective Materials are complaint to NFPA 1971, 1951, and 1977, current editions.

All trim shall be secured to the shell with four rows of lock stitching – no exceptions.

Retro-reflective trim shall encircle the pant leg on the shell 3” above the cuff.

Pant legs shall be equipped with a water dam at the cuff / boot interface. Stedair Prevent particulate blocking material shall be sewn to the inside of the leg of the outer shell approximately 9” from the cuff. The loose end shall be elasticized to provide a snug fit at the boot.

The moisture barrier shall have a clean finish around the perimeter of the liner using a needle lock stitch. All moisture barrier seams shall be sealed to prevent moisture penetration as per the moisture barrier manufacturers’ specifications. To ensure minimum seam abrasion, the moisture barrier seams shall be oriented with the stitching toward the inside of the thermal barrier.

The pant leg cuffs shall be tapered approximately 1” shorter in the rear than in the front to reduce the chance of wear. Each cuff end shall be reinforced with a 2” wide piece of Black PCA (Polymer Coated Aramid) folded in half, approximately one half inside and one half outside and sewn to the shell with two rows of lock stitching.

There shall be belt tunnels approximately 4” tall x 5” long made of outer shell material evenly placed around the waistband.

Each pant shall receive an adjustable belt made of 2” wide Kevlar® webbing, sized to fit each pair of pants. The belt shall be secured by a two-piece, quick release thermoplastic coupling.

Two full bellows pockets, measuring approximately 10” X 10” X 2”, shall be double stitched to the garment. Kevlar twill shall be sewn to the outer shell to provide optimal strength when carrying small tools. Two rust resistant brass drainage eyelets shall be installed in the bottom of each pocket to provide the drainage of water. The pocket flaps shall be constructed of outer shell. The pocket flaps shall be closed by means of hook and loop fastener tape. The upper corners of each pocket shall be bartacked for reinforcement.

Pockets shall close by means of loop fastener that runs the length of the pocket body and attaches to three 1-1/2” x 3” hook fastener squares on the pocket flap.

The full inside dimensions, not just the bottom half, of each pocket shall be reinforced with a layer of 8.0 oz.

Kevlar® twill material to provide optimal strength when carrying small tools.

Inside the pockets, on the back (leg) side of the pocket shall be sewn two additional shell material pieces to create

6 compartments. The pocket divider closest to the leg shall measure approximately 6 inches high. A separate row of stitching shall divide the material into three tall equal compartments measuring approximately 3 inches wide and set side-by-side. A second piece of shell material shall be sewn to that piece in such a way to create three short compartments measuring approximately 3 inches wide and set side-by-side.

Structural Helmet (Traditional-Style)

Shell:

The shell shall be comprised of a composite fiberglass with a thermoset fire-retardant resin. Color pigment shall be added to the resin as part of the manufacturing process that molds the helmet to maintain appearance by masking chips and scratches that might occur in daily wear and tear. The shell finish shall be available in matte:

white, red, and black. The edge of the composite shell shall have an aluminum reinforced, elastomeric edge beading that is secured at the rear of the brim by a brass clip and D-ring fastened by a brass rivet. The edge beading shall not melt, drip, or ignite when tested to NFPA 1971 Section 8.6 Heat Resistance requirement.

Leather Front & Holders:

A stamped, embossed, brass sheet front shall be provided in the form of an eagle to be attached by two solid brass bolts and nuts. The beak of the eagle shall be formed to hold the top of a leather identification shield.

*(Leather fronts are not part of this ITB)

Impact Liner System:

The impact liner shall consist of a urethane foam liner covering a black heat resistant nylon inner shell with a Heat

Deflection Temperature >180°C for ASTM D648, 0.45 Mpa. The urethane foam liner shall be formed without the use of CFCs to eliminate the potential for additional expansion when subjected to heat during actual use. The black inner shell shall have four 1” x 3” pieces of adhesive-backed hook material attached, two to each side, to secure the ear/neck protector at the sides of the inner shell.

Crown Strap Suspension System:

The crown strap suspension system shall be three 3/4” nylon web straps attached to six nylon keys. The keys shall be locked into the lip of the inner shell a 3/4” piece of adhesive-backed Velcro® hook material attached at the center rear of this component to secure the rear portion of the ear/neck protector.

Ratchet Headband:

The helmet shall have a quick-adjustment sizing capability by means of a ratchet adjustment system attached to a heat-resistant nylon headband. The rear adjustment component shall have a 3/4” piece of adhesive-backed

Velcro® hook material attached at the center rear of this component to secure the rear portion of the ear/neck protector.

Brow Pad:

The headband shall be supplied with a fire retardant (FR) cotton brow pad sewn around the perimeter, backed with foam cushion padding material at the forehead, that is removable for laundering and replacement.

Attachment to the headband with stitching will not be permitted.

Chinstrap:

The chinstrap shall be two pieces of 3/4” black Nomex® webbing with a super tough nylon quick release buckle and a chrome-plated postman’s slide fastener. The male side of the quick-release buckle shall be anchored to the right side of the outer shell with a dielectric anchor block with dog-bone washer secured to the mounting bracket with two stainless steel screws seated in thermoplastic sleeves. For helmets with internal integrated visor, the chinstrap shall be secured on each side with three stainless steel screws: the front two screws attaching with a dielectric anchor block, the rear screw secured via acorn nut. The long portion of the chinstrap with the female side of the quick-release buckle and the postman’s slide fastener shall be attached to the left side of the outer shell in the same manner. When the chinstrap is connected and fully extended, maximum length shall be at least

24” when measured from one anchor block to the opposite anchor block.

Ear/Neck Protector:

The ear/neck protector shall consist of a 6 oz. rip-stop Nomex outer shell backed with three layers of FR cotton flannel for comfort and protection. A 1” strip of loop material shall be stitched in one continuous band across the top of the outer shell of the ear/neck protector for attachment to the inner shell. When properly attached to the inner shell of the helmet, the ear/neck protector shall have the following minimum coverage to the sides and rear of the helmet brim:

1. 6” from the sides of the helmet brim at the chinstrap.

2. 6-1/2” from the center rear of the helmet brim.

Eye Protection (Internally Integrated Visor):

The visor, when not deployed, shall store in a protected fashion between the inner liner and the outer shell. The visor shield shall meet the requirements of ANSI/ISEA Z87.1, Standard for Eye and Face Protection. This certification shall meet NFPA 1971 requirements for heat and impact performance. The visor material shall be a high heat polyarylate. A nose comfort pad shall be provided. The visor shall be optically correct with a scratch resistant coating on the inner and outer surfaces. The visor shall be deployable by the wearer with a single hand.

The visor shall transverse across two axes of movement to accommodate most eyeglasses, safety glasses, or other protective eyewear. No tools shall be required for the wearer to remove the eye shield for cleaning, decontamination, or replacement. Visor must be held in place by retainer clips. Clips must be able to be actuated with the use of a single finger.

Retro-reflective Trim:

The outer shell shall have 8, fluorescent lime-yellow, retro-reflective markings equidistantly located around the circumference of the dome. The reflective materials shall be glass bead based to maximize the resistance to heat exposure experienced in firefighting. Vinyl-based reflective materials will not be considered equal.

Weight:

Helmets with Internally Integrated Visors shall weight less than 3.40 lbs. (54.4 oz.). In addition to the integrated visor system, these configurations shall include: composite outer shell, retro-reflective trim, edge beading with D-ring, leather front holder, impact liner system, headband and suspension system, chinstrap, and Ear/Neck

Protector.

Warranty:

Warranty to the original purchaser that the helmet is free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of five (5) years from the date of manufacture on the helmet shell and lifetime (as defined in NFPA 1851: 10 years) warranty on other components.

Structural Boot

Structural boots shall include the following features: breathable, waterproof, and blood borne pathogen resistant

CROSSTECH membrane; full-grain cowhide leather uppers; inserts to provide high rebound performance, quicker drying capabilities, and all-day wear; Vibram fire & ice outsoles; self-cleaning lugs and notched sidewalls; flexible shaft transition joints; 3M Scotchlite reflective trim; leather-reinforced nomex pull straps; NFPA 1971-2013 and

NFPA 1992-2012 certified; 2-year warranty.

Structural Glove

Structural gloves shall include the following features: super-flex knuckle expansion pouch; flexor grain leather back; eversoft split leather palm; durawelts for enhanced longevity; extreme protection w/ 60+ TPP front & back;

waterproof yet breathable pyrotect moisture barrier insert; U.L. certified to NFPA 1971. (Veridian M1X)

Structural Hood

Structural hood shall include the following features: TPP of 40.9 and THL of 357.1, laundry durable; certified to

NFPA 1971; particulate blocking; DuPont Nomex Nano Flex; 3 sizes.

Single-Layer Coat

Single-layer coat shall have the following features: oversized-style jacket; stand collar with throat closure; zipper with hook and loop storm flap closure; 3M Scotchlite Reflective Comfort Trim in lime/silver; bi-wing back design for ease of movement; glove interface adjustments; 8”x3.5”x3” radio pocket with mic tab; 6.5”x5.5” chest pocket;

(2) 7”x7” hand pockets; thermoplastic zippers; STEDSHIELD FR reinforced elbows and cuffs; dual notched radio pockets; hand warmer pockets; tan in color.

Single-Layer Pant

Single-later pant shall have the following features: oversized with 12” zipper bottoms for easy donning over boots;

4” waist adjustment via the take up straps; belt loops accommodate 2” belt; (2) 8.5”x8.5” cargo pockets with closure flaps; front hand pockets; (2) 6”x6.5” rear pockets; 2” 3M Scotchlite Comfort Trim; suspender loops; pass through pockets thermoplastic zippers; STEDSHIELD FR reinforced knees with padded inserts; reinforced boot cuffs; padded H-Back suspenders; tan in color.

Station/Rescue Boots

Station/rescue boots shall have the following features: NFPA 1951 and NFPA 1999 certified; Gore-Tex Crosstech moisture barrier; Vibram Fire & Ice sole; composite toe cap; side zipper; black in color with reflective accents.

Additional Items to Price Individually

OFFICER COAT LETTERING:

Coat lettering for CAPTAIN, BATTALION CHIEF, DEPUTY CHIEF, ASSISTANT CHIEF and CHIEF to be priced separately.

Item pricing will be added to the cost of the coat at time of order.

Pant Suspenders:

Spare replacement suspenders to be priced separately. To be added to cost at time of order.

COMPLIANT BID

BID PER STRUCTURAL COAT $___________________________

BID PER STRUCTURAL PANTS w/ SUSPENDERS $___________________________

BID PER STRUCTURAL HELMET $___________________________

BID PER STRUCTURAL BOOT $___________________________

BID PER STRUCTURAL GLOVE $___________________________

BID PER STRUCTURAL HOOD $___________________________

BID PER SINGLE-LAYER COAT $___________________________

BID PER SINGLE-LAYER PANT $___________________________

BID PER STATION/RESCUE BOOT $___________________________

SHIPPING CHARGE $___________________________

TOTAL BID PRICE $___________________________

BID PER OFFICER LETTERING $___________________________

BID FOR ADDITIONAL SUSPENDERS $___________________________

ALTERNATE BID

BID PER STRUCTURAL COAT $___________________________

BID PER STRUCTURAL PANTS w/ SUSPENDERS $___________________________

BID PER STRUCTURAL HELMET $___________________________

BID PER STRUCTURAL BOOT $___________________________

BID PER STRUCTURAL GLOVE $___________________________

BID PER STRUCTURAL HOOD $___________________________

BID PER SINGLE-LAYER COAT $___________________________

BID PER SINGLE-LAYER PANT $___________________________

BID PER STATION/RESCUE BOOT $___________________________

SHIPPING CHARGE $___________________________

TOTAL BID PRICE $___________________________

BID PER OFFICER LETTERING $___________________________

BID FOR ADDITIONAL SUSPENDERS $___________________________

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Whitfield County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids for any reason, to waive technicalities, and to make an award deemed in its best interest. Whitfield County shall have the right to delete a unit item from the bid if necessary or proper in the sole determination of Whitfield County.

We certify that our bid meets the minimum requirements as specified in bid documents, this ________ day of , 2025.

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