Appendix A THUNDER BAY FIRE RESCUE SERVICE FIRE FIGHTER TURNOUT GEAR SPECIFICATIONS FOR STRUCTURAL FIREFIGHTING ( )

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1 Appendix A THUNDER BAY FIRE RESCUE SERVICE FIRE FIGHTER TURNOUT GEAR SPECIFICATIONS FOR STRUCTURAL FIREFIGHTING ( ) ALL MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION MUST MEET OR EXCEED THE CURRENT CAN/CGSB M88. O. Reg. 714/94, s. 5 (2)., N.F.P.A EDITION AND OSHA STANDARD FOR STRUCTURAL FIREFIGHTERS PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. THE GARMENT MUST INDICATE THAT IT HAS BEEN C.G.S.B.CERTIFIED. GENERAL OUTER SHELL MATERIAL The outer shell material shall be a maximum 7.5 oz. (60% Kevlar/40 % Nomex blend) or PBI/Kevlar blend. It shall be tan - kaki in colour and treated with a water repellent finish. MOISTURE BARRIER MATERIAL (SEALED) This material must be waterproof and semi-permeable (breathable) and bonded to a woven Nomex/Kelvar fabric, or E-89 aramid spunlace fabric - maximum 5 oz. THERMAL INSULATING LINER MATERIAL This material must be multi-filament Nomex, or Caldura filament Nomex/Nomex--blended face cloth sewn to aramid, needled non-woven Kevlar quilt - maximum 7.85 oz. * A 7.5 x 9 pocket constructed of self material and lined with moisture barrier material shall be affixed to the inside of the coat thermal liner on the left side by means of lock stitch. THERMAL PROTECTIVE PERFORMANCE The assembled garment, coats/pants consisting of an outer shell, moisture barrier, and thermal liner shall exhibit a TPP - Thermal Protective Performance rating of not less than 35. SEAMS All seams on the moisture barrier must be heat-sealed using Gore tape and the seal must meet the current seam seals tests incorporated by NFPA. Moisture barrier and Thermal liner must be sealed, sewn together around the entire perimeter and bound with neoprene. STITCHING All major seems must be joined with three rows of lock stitch sewing with a full fell finish. Two rows of lock stitch sewing can be used on all edges for all hook and loops as well as on all reflective trim. High density bartacks are to be included on all stress points* Flame resistant Nomex thread must be used for all stitching. Page 1 of 5

2 REINFORCEMENT MATERIAL TWO TYPES Arashield (gray) reinforcement material to be sewn onto the knees. Outer shell reinforcing will be placed on the shoulders and elbows. Split cowhide leather, vegetable-dyed, pearl gray suede and chrome tanned for flame resistance, (No belly or shoulder leather is to be used) reinforcement material to be sewn onto wrist cuffs, ankle cuffs, and onto the lower inside leg or the kick shield. PADDING MATERIAL - TWO TYPES 1. Neoprene needle punch (Arafil) 2. Polyester/cotton neoprene Two layers of padding of the # 1. material shall be incorporated in the shoulder area of coats and the knee area of pants, an additional layer of the # 2. material shall be incorporated as well. HOOK AND LOOP FASTENERS Must be flame resistant treated to ensure the highest performance available. FIRE FIGHTER TURNOUT COATS The coat must be a tan - kaki colour, 32 inch model with a minimum 12 overlap between the bottom of the coat liner and the top of the pant liner. It must have zinc coated hook snap and D ring front closures attached with rivets and a full length neoprene drainage channel beside the closures, combined with a 5.5 wide full velcro storm flap closure and a completely removable liner. The coat must have a Canadian flag (Nomex) sewn on left shoulder COLLAR The coat collar shall be mandarin style, 4 high at all points and of four layer construction including two layers of moisture barrier which shall not be sewn through so as to eliminate the possibility of moisture penetration. It must be designed to interface with the wearing of hoods and helmet liners providing the utmost in protection without hindering firefighter mobility nor the wearing of SCBA. SLEEVES The coat shall have tailored 2 panel sleeves shaped like the natural bend of the human arm/curved to allow for better mobility and natural arm bending and shall have underarm gussets built into all three layers of material in order to allow for reaching with minimum coat rise. WRISTLETS/CUFFS Wristlets made from waterproof neoprene and elasticized at the ends to fit snugly and comfortably around the wrist shall be sewn to the outer shell to form a well with neoprene lining on the inner sleeve and should be complete with drainage eyelets located at the bottom of the wells. The inner cuff shall be 6.5 long and made of knitted Kevlar or comparable material to provide protection to the wrist and upper hand area and shall include a thumb hole which is protected by a leather binding. The knitted cuff shall be sewn directly to the liner eliminating any gap between the cuff and liner. The end of the shell sleeve shall be reinforced with split suede cowhide. POCKETS There shall be 2 front pockets 9 wide by 9.5 high by 2 deep bellows style. They shall have a 3 rectangular flap with full 2 velcro closure, a minimum of 2 drainage eyelets at the bottom, the lower half of each shall be reinforced with an additional layer of outer shell material and be complete with a layer of neoprene between the layers of shell material on the flaps to provide an added moisture barrier. 2

3 HOSE KEY A 3.5 by 2.5 patch of double layer outer shell material in the form of a flap shall be sewn inside at the centre top of the left lower coat pocket and shall have affixed to it a hook snap to accommodate the ring of an Elkhart, jackknife type folding hose key. The hook snap shall be riveted to the patch which shall be leather reinforced. MEDICAL GLOVES POCKET A medical glove pocket/pouch made of neoprene shall be incorporated into the top front of the right side coat pocket. RADIO POCKET Each coat front upper left breast area shall have a 2.25 deep by 3.75 wide by 6.75 high, expansion portable radio pocket double stitched to it. The pocket shall be located as close as possible to the coat centre so as not to interfere with SCBA harness and shall have a 3.75 by 4.75 rectangular shaped flap constructed of 2 layers of outer shell material. The upper pocket corners and flap corners shall be reinforced. The pocket flap shall have a 2 by 3 velcro closure and shall incorporate a radio antennae slot at the left rear of the pocket. Two rust resistant metal drain eyelets shall be installed in the bottom of each pocket. There shall also be 4 rust resistant eyelet s installed in a circular arrangement on the front of the pocket at a point 0.5 below the bottom edge of the closure flap to facilitate receipt of radio communications. COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT LOOP A radio remote speaker/microphone attaching loop made of outer shell material shall be attached at a convenient location just above the radio pocket. FLASHLIGHT LOOP A flashlight loop made out of outer shell material shall be attached at a convenient location on the opposite side of the radio pocket. NOTE * Left-handed Firefighters shall have the option of ordering the coat with the radio pocket and communication equipment loop on the right breast. RETROREFLECTIVE FLUORESCENT TRIM The latest 3 width 3M Scotchlite # 9487 fluorescent lime/yellow with 1 silver retro reflective centre band shall be applied to garments using a minimum of two rows of lock stitch. Placement and total area of trim application must meet or exceed current CGSB and NFPA requirements, e.g. around chest of coat, 2 vertical stripes going down the back forming a U with the stripe at the hem, around the entire hem and around the arm between the elbow and wrist area. If trim application meets radio or cargo pockets, such trim must also be sewn on pockets so as not to interfere with suit trim pattern. DRAG RESCUE DEVICE (DRD) A Firefighter Drag Rescue Device shall be installed in each coat. The ends of a 1.5 inch wide Kevlar strap will be sewn together to form a continuous loop. The strap will be installed in the coat between the liner system and outer shell such that when properly installed will loop around each arm. The strap will be accessed through a portal between the shoulders on the upper back where it is secured in place by a Velcro strap. The access port will be covered by an outside flap with beveled corners designed to fit between the shoulder straps of an SCBA. The flap will have a compliant reflective patch sewn to the outside to clearly identify the feature as the DRD (Drag Rescue Device). 3

4 INSPECTION PORT There must be an inspection port in the coat/liner. FIRE FIGHTER TURNOUT PANTS Must be tan kaki colour, manufactured to the identical construction specifications of the coat and be the high waist type compatible with the 32 coat providing a minimum 12 overlap between the bottom of the coat liner and the top of the pant liner. The thermal/moisture barrier liner must be completely removable from the outer shell but shall ensure the wearer secure attachment while worn. A front outer and inner fly flap of the same size must provide a complete seal and shall be of an appropriate length dependent on pant size and shall be secured with full 2 hook and loop (Velcro) material. The waist size shall be adjustable via sturdy composition side straps made of outer shell material. REINFORCEMENT & MATERIALS Padding and materials- see page 1 and 2 POCKETS 9 by 9 full bellows pockets complete with 3 flap shall be suitably located on each thigh area. They shall include full-length 3 velcro on the flap and 2 on the pocket closure. The flap construction shall include a centre layer of neoprene to provide a moisture barrier for pocket contents. The lower half of pockets shall be reinforced inside with outer shell material and there shall be two water drainage eyelets at the bottom. RETRO-REFLECTIVE FLUORESCENT TRIM The latest 3 width 3M Scotchlite # 9487 fluorescent lime/yellow with 1 silver retro-reflective centre band shall be applied to garments using a minimum of two rows of lock stitch. Placement and total area of trim application must meet or exceed current CGSB and NFPA requirements. SUSPENDERS Pants shall include H back style heavy duty constructed suspenders with straps made of high strength 2 cotton webbing at a minimum; they shall be red in colour and adjustable. They shall be of 4 way 8-point design and attachment construction must satisfy the purchaser. INSPECTION PORT There must be an inspection port in the pant/liner. COMPLETE SUITS - INDIVIDUALLY MANUFACTURED GARMENTS/COATS/ PANTS SIZING/FITTING All garments must be made to custom sizing for both males and females which has been obtained from the actual wearers measurements. General sizing, such as small, medium, large etc., will not be considered acceptable. Due to the high degree of importance, the manufacture must conduct sizing and ensure proper fit. Any and all garments received that do not properly fit will be returned for replacement. Alterations consisting of additions to materials will not be accepted. 4

5 LABELS All garments and attachments must meet CGSB (1998 REV) standard and readily visible labels made from materials which meet or exceed the latest CGSB standard shall be placed conspicuously on the inside of the outer shell and each separate layer of the garment. Labels shall contain at least the following information: Indication of CGSB certification Materials/fiber content Wearers name and sizing Care and maintenance instructions Applicable warnings Manufactures name and address Date of manufacture Do not remove this label FURTHER REQUIREMENTS The manufacture must provide an accurate combined total weight of the finished product (coat and pants).the manufacture must supply a copy of the actual specifications used for the design and manufacture of this clothing. The qualified bidder shall produce and supply one suit to the Corporation/Thunder Bay Fire Rescue for its inspection prior to authorization for production of the requested full order. All material supplied under this contract must bear the appropriate labels. All equipment supplied under this contract must meet or exceed all Municipal, Provincial and Federal Regulations regarding employee health and safety. 5

INVITATION TO BID PURCHASING DEPARTMENT P.O. BOX NORTH ASHLEY ST. VALDOSTA, GEORGIA #LC

INVITATION TO BID PURCHASING DEPARTMENT P.O. BOX 1349 327 NORTH ASHLEY ST. VALDOSTA, GEORGIA 31601 #LC-2018-6303 FOR: New Turnout Gear for the Fire Department OPENING DATE: March 28, 2018 TIME: 10:00 am