Purchase_of_Nomex_Hoods_and_Gloves_(Addendum_#1_Revision).pdf

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2023-003Q
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Hidalgo County, Texas

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This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ #2023-003Q) issued by the City of Edinburg Fire Department in Texas for the purchase of personal protective equipment for firefighters. The solicitation seeks quotes for 36 X-Large and 36 Large Extrication Gloves, 48 Medium Extrication Gloves, 67 each of X-Large, Large, Medium, and Small Structural Gloves, and 100 two-layer Nomex Structural hoods with a carcinogen barrier. The RFQ was released on June 30, 2023, with a deadline for questions on July 5, 2023, and a response deadline of July 14, 2023, at 3:00 pm. Vendors are required to submit responses electronically through a secure procurement portal, with delivery of the equipment expected before September 30, 2023, to the Edinburg Fire Department.

The pricing proposal includes line items for each glove size and hood type, with vendors expected to provide unit costs for each item. The gloves must meet specific technical requirements, including being NFPA 1971 approved, waterproof, breathable, and made with specific materials like cowhide and specialized fabrics. The Nomex hoods must be two-layer, made with a specific fabric composition (40% P84/55% Lenzing FR/5% Kevlar), and meet NFPA 1971-2018 certification. The RFQ is structured as a non-formal solicitation, with the city reserving the right to either form a contract or not proceed further based on the received quotes.

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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

2023-003Q

PURCHASE OF NOMEX HOODS AND GLOVES

City of Edinburg

415 W. University Drive

Edinburg, TX 78541

RELEASE DATE: June 30, 2023

DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS: July 5, 2023

RESPONSE DEADLINE: July 14, 2023, 3:00 pm

RESPONSES MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO:

https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/cityofedinburg https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/%7bproject.government.code%7d

City of Edinburg

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

Purchase of Nomex Hoods and Gloves

I. Introduction II. Request for Quotes

III. Vendor Questionnaire IV. Pricing Proposal

Request For Quotation #2023-003Q Title: Purchase of Nomex Hoods and Gloves

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Summary

The City of Edinburg Fire Department is seeking quotes for the Purchase of Nomex Hoods, Extrication

Gloves and Structural Gloves (personal protective equipment) for firefighters.

1.2. Contact Information

Maricruz Tovar

Emergency Management Planner

212 W. McIntyre

Edinburg, TX 78539

Email: mtovar@cityofedinburg.com

Phone: (956) 383-7691

Department:

Fire

Department Head:

Ubaldo Perez

Interim Chief of Fire

1.3. Timeline

Release Project Date June 30, 2023

Question Submission Deadline July 5, 2023, 5:00pm

Proposal Submission Deadline July 14, 2023, 3:00pm mailto:mtovar@cityofedinburg.com tel:(956)383-7691

2. REQUEST FOR QUOTES

2.1. Extrication Gloves for Firefighters

Thirty-Six (36) -X-Large Extrication Gloves

Thirty-Six (36) - Large Extrication Gloves

Forty-Eight (48) - Medium Extrication Gloves

A. Reinforced index finger and thumb

B. Puncture resistant

C. Synthetic leather palm and finger material

D. Elastic short cuff

E. Reflective padded knuckle

F. Anatomically designed palm pads

G. Non-reflective kevlar thread, yielding high tensile strength and surface resistance knuckle

2.2. Structural Gloves for Firefighters

Sixty-Seven (67) - X-Large Structural Gloves

Sixty-Seven (67) - Large Structural Gloves

Sixty-Seven (67) - Medium Structural Gloves

Sixty-Seven (67) - Small Structural Gloves

A. NFPA 1971 approved or exceeds

B. Waterproof

C. Breathable

D. Durable

E. Cowhide 3.25 to 4.0 oz

F. 8 oz. S.E.F. Modacrylic Fleece laminated to Gore RT7100 Glove Barrier Fabric

G. Fire retardant and heat resistant

2.3. Nomex Hood for Firefighters

One Hundred (100) - 2 Layer Nomex Structural hoods with carcinogen barrier

• 8.4 oz. 40% P84/55% Lenzing FR/5% Kevlar

• 2 Layer hood

• Fabric: Rib Knit

• TPP as Received 26.0

• TPP after 5 wash/dry: 27.9

• Easy Seal™ face opening with sewn in 1/2 “ elastic

• Full size hood

• Notched shoulder bib design so hood lays flat on chest and back to prevent bunching

• Flatlock seam construction using 100% Nomex Thread

• Labels sewn in all 4 sides

• Certified to NFPA1971-2018

2.4. Delivery

Delivery Date: Before September 30, 2023

Delivery Location: Edinburg Fire Department, 212 W. McIntyre St., Edinburg, TX 78541

3. VENDOR QUESTIONNAIRE

3.1. Certification*

Vendor certifies they have read this Request for Quotes, viewed any Exhibits (if applicable), and are authorized to submit this quote on behalf of their organization.

Vendor further understands this is not a formal solicitation. A contract may or may not be formed from this request. If a formal solicitation is deemed necessary, vendors will be notified.

☐ Yes

☐ No

*Response required

3.2. Additional Information

Provide any other information required by the City.

Provide any other information you would like the City to consider

3.3. Provide any warranty that may be available for the Nomex Hood and Gloves

4. PRICING PROPOSAL

EXTRICATION GLOVES AND STRUCTURAL GLOVES FOR FIREFIGHTERS

Line Item Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total No Bid

1 X-Large:

Extrication

Gloves

36 Each

2 Large: Extrication

Gloves 36 Each

3 Medium:

Extrication

Gloves

48 Each

4 X-Large:

Structural Gloves 67 Each

5 Large: Structural

Gloves 67 Each

6 Medium:

Structural Gloves 67 Each

7 Small: Structural

Gloves 67 Each

8 Delivery/Shipping

Fee 1 Each

TOTAL

NOMEX STRUCTURAL HOODS

Line Item Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total No Bid

1 2-layer Nomex structural hoods with carcinogen barrier

100 Each

Line Item Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total No Bid

2 Delivery/Shipping 1 Each

TOTAL

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