a. The Authority requires a three-layer design constructed from the lightest possible materials, offering maximum flexibility and breathability while maintaining thermal protection. The ideal design will also minimize coat rise and maximize overhead reach, even when the wearer is equipped with a properly donned Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). b. All gear must meet or exceed standards of the most recent edition of NFPA 1971 Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting. Company shall price the most current and most ergonomic design of coats, pants, hoods, and gloves for maximum firefighter agility to minimize fatigue. The current edition of NFPA 1971 can be reviewed at NFPA 1971 Standard Development c. Composite Performance: Thermal Protective Performance (TPP) around 40 and a Total Heat Loss (THL) as high as the composite can achieve. The Company shall provide a detailed list of materials including fabric name, mill name, and square yard weight. Applicable color charts shall also be submitted for review. d. Sizing: Successful Company will be required to provide on-site sizing at a time convenient to the Authority. Sizing of firefighters shall be accomplished using actual sizing gear for all to try on. e. Delivery: Successful Company shall have the ability to deliver gear in an 8-week time frame or less after receipt of order. Company shall specify current delivery times for quoted products as indicated on each items price sheet. f. Samples: The Authority reserves the right to request evaluation samples of any product quoted herein. The determination of acceptable Products and materials is the sole responsibility of the Authority, whose decision in this regard shall be final and binding.
