RFQ_2PA5H02181_-_Turnout_Ensemble.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 Quote

Date: 4/30/2026

Enclosed is a Request for Quote (RFQ) Package, # 2PA5H02181 for the procurement of Structural Turnout Protective Ensemble. Please refer to the attached specification pages for Structural Turnout Protective Ensemble for use by CAL FIRE’s Butte Unit (BTU) facility located in Oroville, CA, in Butte County.

This is a direct solicitation to California Certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) businesses with a DGS Certification ID Number and is in an Approved status. Bids from non-certified DVBE businesses will not be accepted!

All bids must include the following completed documents to be considered:

• Structural Turnout Protective Ensemble Cost Quote Sheet

• State of California Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) certification

• Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Declaration (DGS PD 843)

• California STD. 204, Payee Data Record

• Copy of California Department of Tax and Fee Administration Seller’s Permit

• CAL FIRE-720, DARFUR Contracting Act Vendor Certification

• Bidder Declaration (GSPD-05-106)

• CalRecycle Form 74, Postconsumer Recycled-Content Certification

• California Civil Rights Law Certification

The Non-IT Goods General Provisions are incorporated herein by reference, (DGS PD 401 NITGP, revised 02/20/2025).

Please refer to the attached Bidder Instructions (DGS PD-451, revised 11/09/2011), for instructions on how to provide a responsive bid.

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Request for Quote 2PA5H02181 Structural Turnout Protective Ensemble

CAL FIRE

4/30/26

The Target Area Contract Preference Act (TACPA) preference may be granted for this solicitation. If you wish to take advantage of or learn more about this preference, please go to the following website: Request-a Target-Area-Contract-Preference.

Submission of all required RFQ documents must be received by 5:00 PM on May 13th, 2026, via email to andrew.perez@fire.ca.gov

Thank you and CAL FIRE looks forward to your response.

Andrew Perez Supervisor

CAL FIRE

Business Services Office E-Mail: andrew.perez@fire.ca.gov https://www.dgs.ca.gov/PD/Services/Page-Content/Procurement-Division-Services-List-Folder/Request-Target-Area-Contract-Preference?search=tacpa https://www.dgs.ca.gov/PD/Services/Page-Content/Procurement-Division-Services-List-Folder/Request-Target-Area-Contract-Preference?search=tacpa mailto:andrew.perez@fire.ca.gov

Structural Turnout Protective Ensemble Specifications

RFQ # 2PA5H02181

SCOPE

These specifications set forth the requirements for the Structural Turnout Protective Ensemble, needed to facilitate the duties of CAL FIRE’s BTU personnel.

APPROVED STRUCTURAL TURNOUT MANUFACTURERS

All structural turnout coats and pants must be approved to the CAL FIRE Structural Firefighting Protective Ensemble Specification, and be made by an approved manufacturer, as indicated on the Approved Manufacturers List. These links are included for reference, and do not supersede the embedded specifications in this RFQ.

SPECIFICATIONS

Please see the embedded Structural Turnout Protective Ensemble Specifications and Manufactures/SKU list on pages 8-23, for full specification details. Please note, no deviations or alterations from embedded specifications will be accepted at this time.

INQUIRES/ QUESTIONS

Written questions, comments, and concerns must be submitted to andrew.perez@fire.ca.gov and received by 2PM PST on 5/5/26. CAL FIRE’s response to all written questions, comments or concerns will be provided by 4PM PST on 5/7/26.

Any questions or concerns submitted after the scheduled time, CAL FIRE will attempt to address but cannot guarantee a response.

AWARD OF AGREEMENT/CONTRACT

Award of contract, if made, will be to a responsible bidder whose bid complies with all the requirements of the RFQ documents and any addendum thereto, except for such immaterial defects as may be waived by the CAL FIRE, and supplied the lowest responsible bid, meeting all specifications requested.

Written notification of the CAL FIRE’s intent to award will be made to all bidders, and posted on Cal eProcure, in the Event’s attachment. If a bidder, having submitted a bid, can show that its bid, instead of the bid selected by the State, should be selected for contract award, the bidder will be allowed two (2) business days to submit a protest to the Intent to Award, according to the instructions contained in paragraph titled “Protests” of this RFQ.

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CAL FIRE’s RIGHT TO REJECT A submitted bid may be rejected if it is conditional or incomplete, or if it contains any alterations of form or other irregularities of any kind. Incomplete or omitted documentation requested will be rejected. CAL FIRE may reject all proposals and may waive or reject any immaterial deviation in a proposal/quotation. CAL FIRE’s waiver of immaterial defect shall in no way modify the RFQ document or excuse the bidder from full compliance with all requirements if awarded the agreement. CAL FIRE reserves the right to reject all proposals for reasonable cause. Bid submissions received after the due date and time will be refused.

PROTESTS

Any bidder’s issues regarding solicitation requirements must be resolved (or attempts to resolve them must have been made) before a protest may be submitted according to the procedure below. These issues will be first resolved by the contact for the solicitation as indicated in the INQUIRES/QUESTIONS section, or if they result in a protest, the protest will be submitted to the DGS Procurement Division Protest Coordinator, Support Services Unit, to hear and resolve issues and whose decision will be final.

If a bidder believes CAL FIRE has incorrectly selected another bidder for award, based on the evaluation procedure in this solicitation, and believes that their bid was fully responsive to the requirements of this RFQ, the bidder may submit a protest as described below. Protests regarding selection of the “successful vendor” will be submitted to the DGS Procurement Division Protest Coordinator, and ultimately heard and resolved by the Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board whose decision will be final.

All protests of award must be made in writing, signed by an individual authorized to bind the bidder contractually and financially, and contain a statement of the reason(s) for protest; citing the law, rule, regulation or procedure on which the protest is based. The protestor must provide facts and evidence to support the claim. Protests must be emailed to the following addresses:

Department of General Services Protest Coordinator, Support Services Unit

Email: PDProtest@dgs.ca.gov

AND

mailto:PDProtest@dgs.ca.gov

Buyer, Andrew Perez andrew.perez@fire.ca.gov

All protests to the RFQ or protests concerning the evaluation, recommendation, or other aspects of the selection process must be received by the CAL FIRE Procurement Buyer, but not later than the date indicated in the Notification of Intent to Award.

DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE

Bidders may be requested to submit complete descriptive literature which should be annotated to specify the applicable page, brand, and model or item(s), if applicable to the order request. Descriptive literature should be submitted with the bid response. If this documentation is not included in the bid response, Bidder shall provide it within five

(5) days after request from CAL FIRE. Failure to submit descriptive literature may result in your bid being considered non-responsive and not accepted.

For this RFQ, the type of descriptive literature requested will be a complete sales quote, identifying item description, SKU or item number, brand, make or model number, quantity, item cost, and total cost.

AMENDMENTS

CAL FIRE reserves the right to execute written amendments to decrease quantity of goods upon mutual agreement with the awarded Bidder, and to increase for time if needed, while remaining within the Scope of Work of the original solicitation.

Cost Quote Sheet

Cost Quote Sheet for RFQ # 2PA5H02181 for Structural Turnout Protective Ensemble.

Please include a detailed breakdown of costs with this bid in the form of a sales quote:

Sizing will be determined at time of ordering. If needed, please indicate any size pricing brakes or changes in the space provided, or on a separate sheet.

This is a direct solicitation to California Certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) businesses with a DGS Certification ID Number and is in an Approved status. Bids from non-certified DVBE businesses will not be accepted!

Description of Product Unit Cost Quantity Extension

Cost Structural Turnout Protective Ensemble – Coat

$ 60 $

Structural Turnout Protective Ensemble - Pant

$ 60 $

Shipping and Handling Cost All freight/shipping charges over $50 require a supporting prepaid freight bill prior freight payment

DELIVER TO:

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection 176 Nelson Ave.

Oroville, CA 95965 ATTN: Danielle Tomasevich

Sub Total (excluding Sales Tax) $

Proposed Product Description (Make and Model)

Pricing quoted must be valid for a minimum of 60 days, after the date of signature.

Submitted by (Signature): _____________________________ Date:_______________

Name (Print):

Title:

Company Name:

Company Address:

Telephone Number:

Email Address:

CA Seller’s Permit Number:

CA DVBE Certification Number:

Only bids quoted on CAL FIRE’s Cost Quote Sheet will be considered. Bids submitted referencing attachments which include legal terms and conditions that conflict with the State’s General Provisions will be considered non-responsive and will be rejected.

The Cost Quote Sheet will be used solely for computing the cost as a fair and equitable formula to determine the low bidder and is not bidding on the contracting agency.

However, the actual costs quoted within the cost sheet will be binding for the term of the Agreement, once awarded.

This solicitation will be awarded on an “All or None” basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all administrative and technical requirements, terms, and conditions of this solicitation. In the event of a tie, a coin toss will be permissible tiebreaker. Such event will be conducted by the Procurement Official and observed by a state employee as a witness.

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection

Structural Firefighting Protective Ensemble (SFPE)

Turnout Coat and Pants Specification

Revised: April 1, 2026

SCOPE

This specification sets forth the requirements for the Structural Firefighting Protective Ensemble (SFPE) intended for use by CAL FIRE personnel.

A prototype must be submitted to the CAL FIRE Safety Program for evaluation and verification of fit, form and function requirements of this specification. Manufacturers shall provide the Department Safety Officer with a SKU for each ensemble element; SKU numbers provided shall be individualized to the garment and shall not be repeated for multiple variations of fabric combinations. Manufactures may submit prototypes to the CAL FIRE Safety Program with new or additional features to be evaluated and considered for future updates to the specification.

No later than January 15th of each year, manufacturers must submit an Underwriters Laboratories (UL) generated test results to CALFIRE.DepartmentSafetyOfficer@fire.ca.gov. This is to ensure that the garments remain approved to the CAL FIRE SFPE Hazard Risk Assessment (HRA), per CAL FIRE’s documentation and recordkeeping requirements. Failure to provide this documentation will result in the garments being suspended from the approved list until documentation is provided.

MANUFACTURING REQUIREMENTS

The manufacturer of these garments must adhere to industry standard practices, and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local rules, laws, and regulations.

• All fabric and garments must be constructed in an International Organization for

Standardization (ISO) 9001 compliant facility.

• All components used in the construction of these garments shall be tested for compliance to NFPA 1971, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting (current edition) by UL. Such certification shall be denoted by UL certification label.

• OEKO-TEX® labels and certificates shall confirm the human-ecological safety of textile products and leather articles from all stages of production along the textile value chain, as well as socially and environmentally sound conditions in production facilities.

• All garments must meet the CAL FIRE minimum performance values established by the

CAL FIRE SFPE HRA:

o Total Heat Loss (THL): 270 (5% variance allowed) o Thermal Protective Performance (TPP): 40 (5% variance allowed) o Evaporation Resistance (RET): Maximum 35

The protective ensemble shall be free from defects that shall affect appearance and serviceability.

All letters, characters, and configuration features are to be uniform in size, shape, depth, and color to ensure a uniform appearance.

Docusign Envelope ID: 4EB31ED4-26C1-48D2-BCEA-3B5A8A0C92B1 mailto:CALFIRE.DepartmentSafetyOfficer@fire.ca.gov

Revised: April 1, 2026

ENSEMBLE MATERIALS:

The ensemble shall consist of an outer shell, moisture barrier, and thermal liner constructed using one of the fabric options listed in Appendix A.

The moisture barrier and thermal liner shall be compatible with the outer shell so that the liner does not buckle, pull, or otherwise restrict body motion. The left and right fronts of the moisture barrier and thermal liner shall be attached to the facings at the front closure of the outer shell. The moisture barrier and thermal liner shall be secured to the outer shell collar such that when donning the coat, an arm may not be accidentally caught between the outer shell and its inner linings. The liner shall have one internal pocket located on the left side of the coat liner.

The thermal liner and moisture barrier shall be completely removable from the jacket shell using snaps, hook and loop, or zippers. The neckline shall be attached either by a minimum of six snaps inside the collar, hook and loop material, or a zipper. The thermal liner and moisture barrier shall be secured with a minimum of four snap fasteners appropriately spaced on each jacket facing, or optional zipper securing the moisture barrier to the outer shell. Sleeve ends shall be attached by either a zipper, two color coded snaps, or one snap with hook and loop. Additionally, there shall be three snap tabs at the hem to secure the thermal liner to the outer shell.

The thermal liner and moisture barrier shall be completely removable from the pant shell. A minimum eight snap fasteners or a zipper shall be used along the waistband to secure the thermal liner and moisture barrier to the outer shell. The legs of the thermal liner and moisture barrier shall be secured to the shell by means of two color coded snap fasteners per leg.

LABELS

Appropriate label(s) shall be permanently affixed to each garment (coat and pants) in accordance with NFPA 1971. Additionally, the label(s) shall include a barcode and/or QR Code for PPE Tracking System with a unique serial number for the product.

HOOK AND LOOP SUPPORT PROGRAM

Hook and loop pieces shall meet or exceed intent of mil-spec quality, including 25 wash cycle fray tests. Hook and loop tape shall be installed from precut dimensions from the hook and loop manufacturer or shall be cut and all edges sonically sealed.

Revised: April 1, 2026

COAT

BODY

The body of the outer shell and thermal liner system shall be constructed of a minimum of three separate panels. The body panels shall be shaped to provide a tailored ergonomic fit, allowing for body movement, and shall be joined together by double stitching or greater. One piece outer shells are not acceptable. Garments shall include additional thermal insulation to address Conductive Compressive Heat Resistance (CCHR), as required by NFPA.

DRAG RESCUE DEVICE (DRD)

The DRD pull loop shall be accessed through a portal between the shoulders on the upper back where it is secured in place by hook and loop. The access port and pull loop shall be completely covered by an outside flap constructed of outer shell material with beveled corners designed to fit between the shoulder straps of a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). The outside flap shall have a compliant reflective patch sewn to the outside to clearly identify the feature as the DRD. The DRD shall be removable for laundering.

LINER ACCESS OPENING

This opening shall be a minimum of 10 inches with a maximum of 14 inches along the perimeter for inspecting the integrity of the jacket liner system. When installed into the outer shell, the liner access opening shall be protected by closure or overlap.

SLEEVES

The sleeves shall meet the intent of at least a two-piece construction, having a contoured shape meeting the need for fit, form, and function. The sleeve seams shall be of a minimum double needle seam construction and shall be contoured to follow the natural flex of the arm at rest. The sleeve shall be graded in proportion to the chest size.

The outer shell of the sleeve at the elbow area shall be constructed to meet the intent of two horizontal expansion pleats on the inseam and out seam of each arm in the elbow area. There shall be corresponding darts in the liner for increased freedom of movement and maximum flexibility. The moisture barrier darts, or intent of, shall be seam sealed to assure liquid resistance integrity. The expansion pleats shall be installed proportionate to the sleeve in such a manner that it falls in an anatomically correct elbow location. The pleats shall expand in response to upper arm movement and shall fold in on themselves when the arms are at rest. This expansion shall allow for greater multi-directional mobility and flexibility in the shoulder and arm areas, with little restriction or coat rise.

SLEEVE CUFF REINFORCEMENT

The sleeve cuffs shall be reinforced with a layer of liquid impervious material measuring two inches total. The reinforcements shall be folded in half, with one inch inside and one inch outside the sleeve end for greater strength and abrasion resistance. The cuff reinforcements shall be double

Revised: April 1, 2026 stitched to the sleeve end. Reinforcing material shall be a polymer coated aramid material that is black in color. Outer shell material and leather are not permitted.

WRISTLETS AND SLEEVE WELLS

A loop of one-half inch wide material shall be installed on each wristlet. This loop is designed to slip over the thumb and hold the wristlets from riding up the arm. The liner shall attach to the outer shell at the cuff with two color coded snap tabs, one on each side of the wrist.

COLLAR AND OVERLAPPING

The hook and loop shall be oriented to prevent exposure to the environment when the collar is in a closed position. If utilizing a throat tab, it shall be secured in the closed and stowed position with hook and loop. A hanger loop constructed of a double layer of outer shell material shall be sewn to the top back of the collar at the center, on the outside of the collar.

LINER SHOULDER THERMAL ENHANCEMENT

An additional layer of thermal liner material shall be used to increase thermal insulation in the shoulder area of the liner system. This thermal enhancement layer shall drape over the top of each shoulder extending from the collar to the sleeve/shoulder seam. The shoulder thermal enhancement layers shall be sandwiched between the thermal liner and moisture barrier layers of the liner system and shall be stitched to the thermal liner layer only.

COAT FRONT

The coat front closure shall be designed and constructed to ensure there is no interruption in thermal or moisture protection in the front closure area.

STORM FLAP & COAT FRONT CLOSURE SYSTEM

Coats shall have a rectangular storm flap that is closed using hook and loop or magnetic closures.

The hook and loop or magnetic closure shall have an NFPA compliant zipper on the inside to achieve two positive closures. The zipper stop shall be pressed, not molded, ensuring the highest quality with increased durability. The zipper shall have finished edges that are either bar tacked or folded into the seam. Zipper pulls on the coat closure shall have added material threaded through for ease of use.

CARGO EXPANSION POCKETS

Each coat front body panel shall have a two inch deep, by eight inches wide, by eight inches high expansion pocket double stitched to the shell and shall be located such that the bottom of the pockets are at the bottom of the coat for full functionality when used with a SCBA. Two rust resistant metal drain eyelets shall be installed in the bottom of each expansion pocket to facilitate drainage of water. The pocket shall be reinforced with a layer of KEVLAR® material on the inside, covering all four sides and the bottom of the pocket.

Revised: April 1, 2026

The pocket flaps shall be rectangular, constructed of two layers of outer shell material, and shall be placed within one half inch of the opening of the pocket. The pocket flap shall measure three inches deep at the pocket expansion (total of five inches with two inch pocket expansion) and a half inch wider than the pocket on each side. The pocket flaps shall be closed by means of hook and loop fastener tape or magnetic closures. If using hook and loop, at least one of the hook or loop pieces shall run almost the entire length of the pocket body or pocket flap. Corresponding hook or loop shall also run full length or at least have three separate pieces, and those pieces shall be perpendicular to the full-length piece. Pocket flaps shall have a one inch wide piece of padding material sewn on the inside the entire length of the end of pocket flaps for ease of opening with gloved hands.

Retroreflective trim shall run over the bottom of the pockets so as not to interrupt the trim stripe.

A separate hand warmer pocket compartment shall be provided under each expandable cargo pocket. This compartment will be accessed from the rear of the pocket and the entire inside of the pocket (both sides) shall be lined with Nomex® Fleece for warmth and comfort.

RADIO POCKET

Each coat shall have a lined pocket designed for the storage of a portable radio. The radio pocket shall measure approximately 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, double stitched to the coat, and shall have one rust resistant metal drainage eyelet in the bottom of the pocket. The entire inside of the pocket shall be lined with the moisture barrier material to ensure the radio is protected from the elements.

The pocket flap shall be set approximately one 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 approximately five inches wide by five inches long. The pocket flap shall be closed by means of hook and loop fastener tape.

A piece of hook and loop fastener tape 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 hook and loop fastener tape shall be installed horizontally on the outside of the pocket near the top center and positioned to engage the hook fastener tape.

MICROPHONE TABS

Two (2) one inch by three inch microphone tabs made of two-layers of outer shell material shall be attached with bar tacks on each side. The microphone tabs shall have a small piece of leather or polymer coated aramid material between the two layers of outer shell material to add rigidity. One tab shall be on the left chest, approximately two inches above the radio pocket. The other tab shall be on the right chest matching the left chest location.

Revised: April 1, 2026

FLASHLIGHT RETAINER STRAP

The coats shall be equipped with a minimum two-piece flashlight retainer strap system on the upper right chest. A single layer patch of outer shell material shall be located underneath the hook on the outside. It shall be a snap hook, attached to the coat with three rivets.

Four inches below the bottom of this hook, there shall be an adjustable hook and loop flashlight retention strap. Strap shall be approximately one to one and a half inch wide by 10 inches long in size.

RETROREFLECTIVE FLUORESCENT TRIM

Each jacket shall have retroreflective trim using either the 3M Scotchlite™ Triple Trim (lime/yellow borders with silver center) or 3M™ Scotchlite™ COMFORT Trim (Heat applied segmented lime/yellow borders with silver center). The retroreflective trim shall be three inches wide and located in the following areas:

• Horizontal around the bottom of the jacket, with the bottom of the trim measuring within one inch of the hem when measured in the front.

• Horizontally around the wrist with the intent to be in line with horizontal reflective stripe across the bottom of the jacket.

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

• Horizontal around each sleeve above the elbow in line with stripe across the mid torso.

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

All horizontal retroreflective trim should go around the entire circumference of the jacket.

SEWN ON RETROREFLECTIVE LETTERING (DEPARTMENT NAME)

Each coat shall have a single-layer outer shell letter patch attached to the upper back of the coat with hook and loop fastener measuring 19 inches across and eight and a half inches high. The patch shall be a straight-edge rectangle to provide maximum space for the lettering. There shall be two vertical, and two horizontal pieces of hook attached to the coat and corresponding loop pieces attached to the panel. The hook and loop pieces shall run the entire perimeter of the panel. All hook and loop shall be double stitched and shall be placed as to form a rectangle for the placement of the patch.

The patch shall have solid three inch yellow retroreflective lettering with the same retroreflective performance as specified for the trim. The Department name (CAL FIRE) shall be sewn to the patch. Per Appendix B, CAL FIRE Cooperative Fire Protection Agreements shall have the option of using their Local Government name in lieu of CAL FIRE.

Revised: April 1, 2026

NOTE: For coat sizes of 42 inches or smaller, the sewn on retroreflective lettering (Department name) may be 16 inches across and eight and a half inches high. The smaller panel shall not be used for coats larger than 42 inches and must meet all other requirements specified above.

ACCOUNTABILITY PATCH

Each coat shall be provided with a contoured two-layer outer shell letter patch, attached to the hem of the coat with hook and loop fasteners and two snaps. It shall have three inch letters* with the same retroreflective performance described above. The employees’ last name shall be sewn to the patch.

*Letter sizing may need to be adjusted for larger names on this panel. Acceptable letter sizing is a minimum of two inches and a maximum of three inches.

FLAG PATCH

There shall be a two inches by three and a half inches American Flag patch, with stars in the upper right corner located on the right sleeve of coat. Flag patches shall be in Red, White, and Blue.

SIZING

The coat shall be available in male and female patterns. It shall be available in even size chest measurements of two inch increments and shall range from size 30 to 68. Generalized sizing, such as small, medium, large is not acceptable. Length shall be based on the purchaser’s needs.

PANTS

BODY

The body of the pants shall be constructed of a minimum of four separate body panels. The body panels shall be shaped to provide a tailored fit, thereby enhancing body movement, and shall be joined together by double stitching or greater. The body panels and seam lengths shall be graded to size to ensure accurate fit in a broad range of sizes.

LINER ACCESS OPENING

The liner opening shall be a minimum of 10 inches with a maximum of 14 along the perimeter for inspecting the integrity of the pant liner system. When installed into the outer shell, the liner access opening shall be protected by closure or overlap.

WAISTBAND

The waist area of the pants shall be reinforced on the inside. The top of the thermal liner and moisture barrier shall be secured to the underside of the waistband reinforcement, between the waistband reinforcement and outer shell. This is to reduce the possibility of liner detachment while donning and to avoid pass through of snaps from the outer shell to the inner liner.

Revised: April 1, 2026

BELT

A minimum of three belt loops constructed of two-layers of outer shell material, approximately four inches wide by three and a half inches high shall be double stitched to pant shell and bar tacked at all four corners. One loop shall be placed at center back and one loop on each side. A two inch wide KEVLAR® belt with two inch self-locking thermoplastic buckle equipped with a quick-release mechanism shall be included.

EXTERNAL / INTERNAL FLY CLOSURE SYSTEM

The underside of the outside fly flap shall have a NFPA compliant zipper closure with an added zipper pull. Appropriate male and female snap fastener halves shall be installed at the leading edge of the waistband for securing the pants in the closed position. The external fly closure system shall secure using either hook and loop fastener tape or magnetic closures. If using hook and loop, the loop fastener tape shall be a minimum double stitched along the full length and through the shell material only; stitching shall not penetrate the moisture barrier insert between the two layers to ensure greater thermal protection and reduced water penetration. A corresponding strip of hook fastener tape shall be a minimum double stitched to the outside right front body panel securing the fly in a closed position.

SUSPENDER ATTACHMENT

The garment shall have suspender attachment points.

SEAT

The rise of the rear pant center back seam, from the top back of the waistband to where it intersects the inside leg seams at the crotch, shall exceed the rise at the front of the pant by two and a half inches. The longer rear center back seam provides added fullness to the seat area for extreme mobility without restriction when stepping up or crouching and shall be graded to size.

This feature in combination with other design elements shall maintain alignment of the knee directly over the knee pads when kneeling and crawling.

EXPANSION POCKETS

An expansion pocket, measuring approximately two inches deep by eight inches wide by eight inches high, shall be double stitched to the front of each leg. It shall be located approximately two inches from the out seam above the knee, with most of the pocket on the front of the leg. The lower half of each expansion pocket shall be reinforced with a layer of KEVLAR® material on the inside, covering all four sides and the bottom of the pocket.

Two rust resistant metal drain eyelets shall be installed on the underside of each expansion pocket to facilitate drainage of water. An outer shell material divider shall be installed in the center of the left expansion pocket.

The pocket flaps shall be rectangular, constructed of two layers of outer shell material and shall measure three inches deeper than the pocket expansion (total of five inches with two inch pocket

Revised: April 1, 2026 expansion) and a half inch wider than the pocket on each side. The pocket flaps shall be closed by means of hook and loop fastener tape or magnetic closures. At least one of the hook or loop pieces should run almost the entire length of the pocket body or pocket flap. Corresponding hook or loop should also run full length or at least have three separate pieces, and those pieces shall be perpendicular to the full-length piece. Pocket flaps shall have a one inch wide piece of padding material sewn on the inside the entire length of the end of pocket flaps for ease of opening with gloved hands.

ERGONOMIC KNEE

The outer shell of the pant legs shall be constructed to meet the intent of horizontal expansion pleats in the knee area with corresponding darts in the liner for increased freedom of movement and maximum flexibility. Expansion pleats shall be installed along both the inseam and out seam of each leg in the knee area. The knee shall be installed proportionate to the pant inseam in such a manner that it falls in an anatomically correct knee location.

The liner system shall be constructed with four darts per leg in the front of the knee. The darts in the liner provide a natural bend at the knee. The darts in the liner work in conjunction with the expansion panels in the outer shell to increase freedom of movement when kneeling, crawling, and/or climbing stairs or ladders.

INTERNAL KNEE ENHANCEMENT

An additional layer of thermal liner and moisture barrier material shall be sewn to the knee area of the liner system for added protection and increased thermal insulation at contact points.

Additionally, padding for the knee area shall be accomplished with a minimum of one quarter inch closed cell foam, or approved material.

The knee thermal enhancement layer and padding shall be sandwiched between the thermal liner and moisture barrier layers of the liner system and shall be stitched to the thermal liner layer only.

KNEE REINFORCEMENTS

The knee area shall be reinforced with a layer of liquid impervious material. Reinforcing material shall be a polymer coated aramid material that is black in color. Outer shell material and leather are not permitted.

PANT CUFF REINFORCEMENTS

The cuff area of the pants shall be reinforced with a layer of liquid impervious material measuring two inches total. The reinforcements shall be folded in half, with one inch inside and one inch outside the sleeve end for greater strength and abrasion resistance. Reinforcing material shall be a polymer coated aramid material that is black in color. Outer shell material and leather are not permitted.

Revised: April 1, 2026

The cuff reinforcement shall be double stitched to the end of the leg. The liner shall attach to the outer shell at the cuff with two color coded snap tabs, one on each side of the leg.

REVERSE BOOT CUT

The outer shell pant leg cuffs shall be constructed such that the back of the leg is a minimum of one inch shorter than the front. The liner shall also have a reverse boot cut at the rear of the cuff and a concave cut at the front to keep the liner from hanging below the shell. This construction feature shall minimize the chance of premature wear of the cuffs.

RETROREFLECTIVE FLUORESCENT STRIPE

The pants shall have a stripe of retroreflective fluorescent trim, matching the coat. The bottom of the trim band shall be located approximately three inches above cuff.

SIZING

The pants shall be available in even size waist measurements of two inch increments and shall be available in a range of sizes from 24 to 56. The pant inseam measurement shall be available in two inch increments. Generalized sizing, such as small, medium, large, are not acceptable.

Revised: April 1, 2026

Appendix A: Protective Turnout Ensemble Fabric Options

OUTER SHELL OPTIONS:

The outer shell shall be made of one of the following materials and be natural or gold in color:

• PBI Flex 7™ 6.9 oz., Manufacturer: TenCate

• PBI Max® 7oz., Manufacturer: Safety Components

MOISTURE BARRIER OPTIONS:

The moisture barrier shall be made of one of the following materials:

• Crosstech® Black, Type 2F, Manufacturer: W.L. Gore & Associates Inc.

THERMAL BARRIER OPTIONS:

The thermal barrier shall be made of one of the following materials:

• Titanium™ SL2I, Manufacturer: TenCate

• Glide Ice 2Layer, Manufacturer: Safety Components

• Glide Ice 1Layer with Center Cut, Manufacturer: Safety Components

Appendix B: Additional Options

The following optional components are the only alterations permitted to be added to CAL FIRE approved garments. Should any modifications not permitted by this specification be made to the structural turnout coat or pants, the turnouts are no longer be compliant with CAL FIRE Safety Handbook 1725 requirements.

All repairs and alterations to PPE are only permitted to be made by the garment manufacturer and/or a verified Independent Service Provider (ISP). Employees are not permitted to make any repairs and/or alterations to PPE.

COAT

OPTION 1: COOPERATIVE FIRE PROTECTION AGREEMENT IDENTIFICATION PANEL

CAL FIRE Units with Cooperative Fire Protection Agreements shall have the option of substituting the Cooperative Fire Protection Agreement name in place of CAL FIRE. Cooperative Fire Protection Agreement names shall be affixed to a hook and loop panel and be of the same design as specified above.

Letter sizing may need to be adjusted for larger Cooperative Fire Protection Agreement names on this panel. Acceptable letter sizing is a minimum of two inches and a maximum of three inches.

Cooperative Fire Protection Agreements may have arched or straight across lettering, depending on the Cooperative Fire Protection Agreement guidelines. Regardless of the lettering being arched or straight across, the panel shall remain a straight-edged rectangle with the dimensions previously specified.

OPTION 2: LARGE BREATHING APPARATUS FACE MASK POCKET

An oval shaped pocket shall be constructed of outer shell material. Pocket dimensions shall be designed to accommodate a current large SCBA mask with voice amplification device. Two metal drain eyelets shall be installed in the bottom of the pocket. The pocket closure shall consist of a NFPA compliant zipper mounted on the side of the pocket closest to the coat closure (as oriented to the wearer). The pocket shall be double needle stitched to the front of the coat and shall accommodate a breathing apparatus face mask. Zipper pulls shall have an added zipper pull threaded through for ease of closure.

Optional Item Specifications:

Microphone tabs shall be one inch over from the stitching on the face mask pocket. The microphone tab shall be set horizontal at the top of the facemask pocket.

https://inside.fire.ca.gov/media/ty5lrqh0/1725.pdf https://inside.fire.ca.gov/media/ty5lrqh0/1725.pdf

Revised: April 1, 2026

OPTION 3: ADDITIONAL RADIO POUCH WITH MASK POCKET

Three and a half inches by seven inches by two inches radio pocket (sewn to facemask pocket) with polycotton full lined three sides inside pocket. The flap shall be four and a half inches by five inches with mitered corners & two antenna notches. One piece of hook one and a half inches by three and a half inches. Flap set one inch above facemask pocket. One piece of loop one and a half inches by three and a half inches on facemask pocket.

Optional Item Specifications:

Microphone tabs shall be approximately two inches above the radio pocket if no face mask pouch.

OPTION 4: WIRE CUTTER POCKET

Coats may have the option of a double stitched pocket, designed for the storage of wire cutters, measuring three and a half inches wide by nine inches high with a two inch expansion at the top. A rust resistant metal drain eyelet shall be installed at the bottom of the pocket to facilitate drainage of water. The front of the pocket shall be reinforced with gray suede leather. The pocket flap shall be constructed of two layers of outer shell material measuring five inches deep and a quarter inch wider than the pocket. The pocket flap shall be closed by means of hook and loop fastener tape.

The wire cutter pocket can be located inside the mask pocket angled toward the center front of the coat.

OPTION 5: SAFETY GLASSES/ N95 MASK POCKET

A pocket designed for holding safety glasses, an N95 mask and/or webbing may be added. The pocket flap shall be closed by means of hook and loop fastener tape.

OPTION 7: ADDITIONAL RADIO POCKET RIGHT CHEST

An additional radio pocket may be added, measuring four inches by seven inches by two inches, fully lined with polycotton on all three sides. There shall be a one and a half inch by three inch loop on the pocket and same size hook on the flap with an antenna notch on each side mirroring the left chest. The flashlight strap can be placed next to either radio pocket when two are added.

OPTION 8: UTILITY RING

On the storm flap, located directly above the retroreflective trim on the chest, there may be a utility ring that is designed to hang over the chest trim. The utility ring shall be two inches in diameter.

The ring shall be affixed to the coat using a piece of outer shell material that is cross stitched to the storm flap.

OPTION 9: GLOVE STRAP

The coat may be equipped with a glove strap. A double thickness strap of outer shell material measuring one inch by 12 inches shall be sewn to the coat in the middle of the strap. A one inch by four inch hook and loop fastener tape shall be attached to the loose ends of the strap so that they may be joined together around the gloves. The retainer strap shall be located to be easily accessible by the user (e.g.: left coat pocket flap).

Revised: April 1, 2026

PANTS

OPTION 10: TOOL COMPARTMENT

A six compartment tool pocket can be installed on the inside of the pocket with double stitching.

OPTION 11: REPLACEABLE KNEE

Turnout pants may have a replaceable knee pad option.

APPENDIX: SPECIFICATION REVISIONS

Date Page Number Section Title Description

4/1/2026 Page 6 RETROREFLECTIVE

FLUORESCENT TRIM

Specification changed from:

“Horizontal around the bottom of the jacket, with the bottom of the trim measuring one inch above the hem when measured in the front.”

Changed to: “Horizontal around the bottom of the jacket, with the bottom of the trim measuring within one inch of the hem when measured in the front.”

Category Manufacturer Model Name Outer Shell Thermal Liner SKU CF-CSTM (Coat) PBI Max - 7oz. Glide Ice, Center Cut CF-CSTM-CF-CAT1 CF-CVBM (Coat) PBI Max - 7oz. Glide Ice, Center Cut CF-CVBM-CF-CAT1 CF-CVFM (Coat) PBI Max - 7oz. Glide Ice, Center Cut CF-CVFM-CF-CAT1 CF-PSDM (Pant) PBI Max - 7oz. Glide Ice, Center Cut CF-PSDM-CF-CAT1 CF-PVFM (Pant) PBI Max - 7oz. Glide Ice, Center Cut CF-PVFM-CF-CAT1 CF-TAILS-001COAT PBI Flex 7 (Kombat Flex) Glide Ice 2Layer LTO96B3 COAT GOLD CF-TAILS-001PANT PBI Flex 7 (Kombat Flex) Glide Ice 2Layer MPL96B3 PANTS GOLD

CF-CSTM (Coat) PBI Flex 7 (Kombat Flex) Titanium SL2i CF-CSTM-CF-CAT2 CF-CVBM (Coat) PBI Flex 7 (Kombat Flex) Titanium SL2i CF-CVBM-CF-CAT2 CF-CVFM (Coat) PBI Flex 7 (Kombat Flex) Titanium SL2i CF-CVFM-CF-CAT2 CF-PSDM (Pant) PBI Flex 7 (Kombat Flex) Titanium SL2i CF-PSDM-CF-CAT2 CF-PVFM (Pant) PBI Flex 7 (Kombat Flex) Titanium SL2i CF-PVFM-CF-CAT2 CF-TAILS-001COAT PBI Flex 7 (Kombat Flex) Titanium SL2i LTO96T3 COAT GOLD CF-TAILS-001PANT PBI Flex 7 (Kombat Flex) Titanium SL2i MPL96T3 PANTS GOLD

Updated 10.01.25

CAL FIRE STRUCTURE PPE (SFPE)

Approved Manufacturers and SKUs

Category 1:

THL Value: 269+ TPP Value: 41.8+ RET Value: 28-29

When bidding comparable garments, stay within a specific category

Units may use the CAL FIRE Structural PPE Request for Quote Template available on the Safety Intranet page for assistance with requesting quotes from vendors.

https://inside.fire.ca.gov/media/4wja23bv/sfpe-rfq-template.docx

Category 2:

THL Value: 268.7 TPP Value: 41.1 RET Value: 25

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