RFI_9PA4Z00002_Inclement_Weather_Protective_Ensembles.pdf

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY Gavin Newsom, Governor

DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION

P.O. Box 944246

SACRAMENTO, CA 94244-2460

(916) 653-7772 Website: www.fire.ca.gov

“The Department of Forestry and Fire Protection serves and safeguards the people and protects the property and resources of California.”

Request for Information Date: 10/25/2024

The California of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is requesting information for Inclement Weather Protective Ensembles, RFI 9PA4Z00002. Please refer to the attached specification pages for the Inclement Weather Protective Ensembles which is intended to be used by CAL FIRE personnel throughout California.

Submittal of all questions must be received by 2PM PST on 11/06/2024, to Emily.Ordorica@fire.ca.gov. CAL FIRE’s response to all submitted questions will be provided by 5pm PST on 11/08/2024.

Interested suppliers that may be able to offer Inclement Weather Protective Ensembles, please submit the following documents identified below with your response by 3PM PST on 11/18/2024, via email to Emily.Ordorica@fire.ca.gov:

• Inclement Weather Protective Ensembles Cost Information Sheet

• Manufacturer Specifications

• Manufacturer Literature, if available

For your convenience we are providing the State of California’s General Provisions Non-IT Commodities (DGS PS 401 Non-IT, revised 06/21/2022) and Bidder Instructions (DGS PD-451, revised 11/09/2011), both provide guidance on doing business with the State in the event this goes out for an official solicitation.

Thank you and CAL FIRE looks forward to your response.

Emily Ordorica Procurement Manager

CAL FIRE

Business Services Office E-Mail: Emily.Ordorica@fire.ca.gov http://www.fire.ca.gov/ mailto:Emily.Ordorica@fire.ca.gov mailto:Emily.Ordorica@fire.ca.gov https://www.dgs.ca.gov/-/media/Divisions/PD/PTCS/OPPL/Model-Language/Non-IT/NonITGeneralProvisions062122.pdf?la=en&hash=7D58E4294765EA74730DA67AEECF7CE6247B4A3A https://www.dgs.ca.gov/-/media/Divisions/PD/PTCS/OPPL/Model-Language/Non-IT/NonITGeneralProvisions062122.pdf?la=en&hash=7D58E4294765EA74730DA67AEECF7CE6247B4A3A https://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/FMC/GS/PD/DGSPD%20451.pdf mailto:Emily.Ordorica@fire.ca.gov

Request for Information 9PA4Z00002 Inclement Weather Protective Ensembles

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10/25/2024

Inclement Weather Protective Ensemble Specifications

RFI # 9PA4Z00002

PURPOSE

The Inclement Weather Protective Ensembles is intended for use by CAL FIRE personnel for protection from rain, snow, and wind. These ensembles are designed to provide protection during a variety of operational responses, including but not limited to floods, snow removal, traffic control, and similar incidents involving secondary hazards such as downed trees or power lines. An inclement weather protective ensemble consists of a jacket and pant set.

CAL FIRE is seeking to identify additional manufacturers and vendors that can provide Inclement Weather Protective Ensembles as specified below.

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Inclement weather protection shall be constructed using durable material that allows for machine washing of the gear. The jacket shall be a standard jacket design, and the pants shall be a bib-style design or a standard pant design with an integrated suspender system. Garments must comply with the following standards:

• OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 Supplement PPE and Materials for PPE Certified Product

• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the

Workplace

• American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) F1891: Standard Specification for

Arc and Flame-Resistant Rainwear

GARMENT IDENTIFICATION:

Each garment shall have a barcode and/or QR code for tracking and accountability with a unique serial number for the product. Barcodes shall be placed on the inside of the jacket or underneath a storm flap/pocket flap. Barcodes shall not be located on the outer shell of the jacket.

SEALED SEAMS:

Garments shall be seam sealed to assure liquid resistance integrity. Seam sealing shall use bi-component tape based on ePTFE that is a minimum 25 mm wide.

FABRIC:

Fabric used for the construction of inclement weather protection ensembles shall be an arc rated, waterproof, and moisture breathable fabric. Fabric shall meet EN 343 Standard with a minimum class 4 rating for water penetration resistance and a minimum class 3 rating for water vapor resistance (RET).

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Fabric used shall have flame resistance in accordance with ASTM D6413. Fabric shall have no melting or dripping, less than or equal to 2.0 seconds after-flame, and a char length of less than or equal to 6.0 inches. Fabric shall have an average predicted total area burn injury (ASTM F1930 9.6.6) of less than 25%, and an average predicted third-degree burn area (ASTM F1930 9.6.7) of less than 1.0%.

LAYER CONSTRUCTION:

The garment’s outer layer shall be at minimum a single ply three-layer laminate. The weight shall not exceed 9.0 ounces per square yard. The outer layer of the fabric shall be constructed of 100% polyester or like fibers and of a twill or like construction. The fabric shall have an Arc Rating that is greater than or equal to an Arc Thermal Performance Value (ATPV) of 31 cal/cm2 when tested in accordance with ASTM F1959.

The garment shall have an enhanced bi-component membrane that is comprised of a continuous monolithic coating impregnated into an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), also referred to as ePTFE, matrix that is both hydrophilic and oleophobic.

The inside layer of the garment shall be constructed of 100% Aramid or like fibers and of a jersey or like knit construction.

JACKET FABRIC:

Garments shall be two tone, with Fluorescent Yellow/Lime on the top half and black on the bottom half. Jackets shall have a minimum of a Type R, Class 3 compliance to American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) 107:

American National Standard for High-Visibility Safety Apparel.

The retroreflective fluorescent trim shall be 3M™ Scotchlite™ COMFORT or like Trim (heat applied segmented) that is silver in color. The retroreflective trim shall be approximately three inches wide and located in the following areas:

• Horizontal around the bottom of the jacket, with the bottom of the trim measuring 57 inches from the hem.

• Horizontal across the mid torso, with the top of the trim measuring one and a half inches below the armpit.

• Vertically on the left and right side of the front and back, creating a straight edge box design. Vertical reflective trim shall not extend past the horizontal reflective around the apex

HOOD:

Jackets shall have either an attached or detachable hood option. Hoods must be designed for, and intended for use with, the jacket design. Hoods shall be designed to accommodate the wearing of a hard hat or wildland firefighting helmet underneath them. Detachable hoods shall

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EXPANSION POCKET:

Each jacket shall have two expansion pockets double stitched to the shell measuring seven inches wide by nine inches high. Jacket pockets shall have a minimum one-inch expansion pleat.

The pocket flap shall be located one inch above the opening and measure eight inches wide by three inches high. The pocket flap shall close by means of hook and loop closure or like closure, running horizontally across the entire length of the pocket and pocket flap.

HAND WARMER POCKET:

Jackets shall have the hand warmer pockets on each side of the jacket. The hand warmer pocket compartment will be provided under the jacket’s existing pocket. This compartment will be accessed from the rear of the pocket, for ease of sliding hands into pockets, and shall be lined for warmth and comfort.

CLOSURE:

Jackets shall be closed by means of a zipper closure. Jackets shall have a storm flap covering for the zipper closure, secured by hook and loop or like closure running the entire length of the storm flap. The zipper shall have finished edges, either by bar tacking or folded into the seams.

MIC TAB:

Jackets shall have at minimum two mic tabs, one on each side of the coat, measuring one inch wide by three inch long. One tab shall be on the left chest, approximately two inches above radio pocket. The other tab shall be on right chest matching left chest location. Mic tabs shall be made of the same material used on the outer layer of the garment, as described above.

ADJUSTABLE CUFFS:

Jackets shall have an adjustable closure system, allowing the cuff circumference to be adjusted.

The adjustable closure system on the pant cuff shall be constructed utilizing hook and loop or like closures.

RADIO POCKET:

Jackets shall have a pocket designed for the storage of a portable radio. The radio pocket shall measure two inches deep by four inches wide by seven inches high and shall be installed on the left chest. This pocket shall be of box type construction, stitched to the coat and shall have a drainage eyelet hole in the bottom of the pocket. The pocket shall be constructed of two layers of outer layer material.

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The pocket flap shall be set approximately 1 inch above the pocket, measured from the top of the pocket to the bottom of the pocket flap, and have two antenna notches. The pocket flap shall be constructed of two layers of outer shell material measuring five inches wide by five inches long. The pocket flap shall be closed by means of hook and loop or like closure. A piece of hook shall be installed vertically on the inside of the pocket flap beginning at the center of the bottom of the flap. A corresponding piece of loop shall be installed horizontally on the outside of the pocket near the top center and positioned to engage the hook piece.

LOGO:

Silkscreening and/or heat press shall be conducted by the manufacturer to include the CAL FIRE “Stack Stagger” logo in black ink on the back shoulder area.

Silkscreening specifications shall be discussed and mutually agreed upon between CAL FIRE and the vendor upon approval to this specification. No other silkscreening or tags shall be on the outer fabric of the jacket without CAL FIRE approval.

PANTS FABRIC:

Garments shall be black in color. Pants shall have two stripes of 3M™ Scotchlite™ COMFORT or like Trim (heat applied segmented)that is silver in color. There shall be horizontal retroreflective trim located near the ankle and another just below the knee. All retroreflective trim shall go around the entire circumference of the pant leg.

CLOSURE:

Pants shall be closed by means of a zippered fly closure. Pants shall have a storm flap covering for the zipper closure, secured by hook and loop or like closure. The zipper shall have finished edges, either by bar tacking or folded into the seams.

LEG OPENING:

The pants shall have side leg openings measuring 24 inches in length on each side to allow ease of donning when wearing boots. Leg openings shall be opened and closed utilizing a zipper closure. The closure for the leg openings shall have a storm flap closure over the zipper, secured by hook and loop or like closure running the entire length of the storm flap closure. The zipper shall have finished edges, either by bar tacking or folded into the seams.

The pant legs shall have an adjustable cuff closure system, allowing the cuff circumference to be adjusted. The adjustable closure system on the pant cuff shall be constructed utilizing hook and loop or like closure.

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POCKET:

If utilizing a bib design, the pants shall have a pocket at the top, chest height area. This pocket shall have a hook and loop or like closure.

SUSPENDERS:

The pants shall have one and a half inch wide suspenders attached. The suspenders shall be stitched to the backside of the pant at the waist and shall have a durable buckle closure on the front.

LOGO:

No silkscreening or tags shall be on the outer fabric of the pants without CAL FIRE approval.

SPECIFICATION DEVIATIONS

Please list any material, fabric, or other deviations from the attached specifications within the box below. Please list the specification and the deviation.

Specification Deviation

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Cost Information Sheet Cost Information Sheet for RFI 9PA4Z00002 for Inclement Weather Protective Ensembles. Please included a detailed breakdown of costs:

Description of Product Unit Cost Inclement Weather Protective Ensembles $

Price Point Difference for larger sizes (Please list sizing)

Proposed Product Description (Make and Model)

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