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City of Lewiston Finance Department Norman Beauparlant, Director of Budget/Purchasing 2013-039 Fire Uniforms June 13, 2013 Sir/Madam: Sealed bids will be received in the office of the Director of Budget/Purchasing on Thursday, June 27, 2013 until 2:00 p.m. at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud on the enclosed specifications for Fire Uniforms for the Fire Department The Finance Committee reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals. Please use a clearly marked envelope with the bid name and number when submitting your bid. Only sealed bids will be accepted. Faxed bids will not be considered. Sincerely, Norman J. Beauparlant Director of Budget/Purchasing NJB/syt ---PAGE BREAK--- CITY OF LEWISTON, MAINE FIRE DEPARTMENT UNIFORMS Bid No.: 2013-039 Due: Thursday, June 27, 2013 by 2:00 p.m. SPECIFICATIONS & BID FORM The items listed below are uniform clothing for the Lewiston Fire Department. All bids must be for items equal or superior to those specified. If the item bid is not the specified item, the brand name and stock number of the item bid must be indicated. Samples may be requested before award is made. All bid prices are to be F.O.B., Lewiston, Maine, and shall be firm for a one year period unless otherwise stated by the vendor. Awards may be made for individual items or like items whichever is in the best interest of the City of Lewiston. The City of Lewiston Finance Committee reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. The undersigned proposes to furnish firefighter uniforms to the City of Lewiston. ITEM I: An estimated 16 Dress uniform type shirts, sizes 14 to 18½, 10 short sleeve and 6 long sleeve with the following specifications on an as needed basis: Description: Dress uniform shirt. Equal or superior to Red Kap Model Long Sleeve SP50MB, Short Sleeve SP60MB. Fabric: 4 1/4 oz. Poplin. Blend: 65% Fortrel Polyester, 35% combed cotton. Finish: Durable Press, soil release on solid colors. Closure: Seven buttons w/vertical buttonholes. Collor: Two-piece, lined, banded, topstitched, w/pocketed stays. Cuffs: Two-piece, lined, topstitched, w/rounded corners. Facing: Center pleat placket. Pockets: Two button thru functional flapped pockets w/angled bartacks, bartacked pencil stall in left pocket. Color: Petrol Blue STATE BID PRICE F.O.B., Central Fire Station, Lewiston, Maine for 16 Dress Uniform Shirts. $ Each Total $ STATE DELIVERY STATE MAKE & MODEL ---PAGE BREAK--- ITEM II: 70 Uniform staff/sport shirts (estimate), sizes small to XXX large, short sleeve with the following specifications: (on an as needed basis) Description: Cotton Deluxe by Anvil Pique Sport shirt w/pocket Equal or superior to Anvil Model #0070AN. 6.8 oz. 100% pre-shrunk cotton w/left chest pocket. Three button placket. Welt collar and cuffs Taped neck. Tubular with double needle hemmed bottom. Wood tone buttons Color: Navy Embroidery: Right chest will have rank designation in yellow letters: Captain, Lieutenant, Firefighter or Inspector Letters are to be 3/8" in height. Left chest will have department name in yellow letters arched above the scramble as shown on the attached page, 3/8" in height. The emblem requested is a standard firearm scramble 3" X red helmet, gold horn, brown axe, ladder and pike pole, axe has silver head. The department name and emblem will be located above the left chest shirt pocket. STATE BID PRICE F.O.B., Central Fire Station, Lewiston, Maine for 70 Uniform staff/polo Shirts. $ Each Total $ STATE DELIVERY STATE MAKE & MODEL ITEM III: 100 pair of trousers (estimate), navy blue in waist sizes 30 through 46, with the following specifications: (on an as needed basis) Description: Trousers Equal or superior to Red Kap PT10NV Color: navy blue Fabric: 8 1/4 oz. special twill Blend: 65% fortrel polyester, 35% combed cotton Finish: Post-cure durable press Closure: Heavy duty brass ratcheting zipper, button closure. Waistband: Innerlined for body and shape, Rokap construction, blend trim Pockets: Two slack style front pockets, two set-in hip pockets, darts over hip pockets for better fit. STATE BID PRICE F.O.B., Central Fire Sta., Lewiston, ME: 100 pairs of uniform trousers. $ Each Total $ STATE DELIVERY STATE MAKE & MODEL ITEM IV: 50 pair of uniform shorts (estimate), navy blue in waist sizes 28 through 50, with the ---PAGE BREAK--- following specifications: (on an as needed basis) Description: Uniform Shorts/ Men’s Plain Front Equal or superior to Dickies 40-214RDN Color: navy blue Fabric: 7.5 oz. twill Blend: 65% polyester, 35% cotton Pockets: Front and Back Pockets Waistband: Jean style waistband STATE BID PRICE F.O.B., Central Fire Sta., Lewiston, ME: 50 pairs of uniform shorts. $ Each Total $ STATE DELIVERY STATE MAKE & MODEL ITEM V:140 uniform t-shirts (est.) w/ the following specifications: (on an as needed basis) Description: Uniform T-Shirts Color: navy blue Fabric & Blend: 5.6 oz., 100% cotton Hem: Double needle bottom and sleeve hem Brand: Fruit of the Loom or equal Imprinting: Lewiston Fire Department logo in white ink on front left chest sized appropriately. Lewiston Fire Department on back of T-shirt in white ink sized appropriately. STATE BID PRICE F.O.B., Central Fire Station, Lewiston, ME: 140 uniform T-shirts. $ Each Total $ STATE DELIVERY STATE MAKE & MODEL ITEM VI: 50 uniform firefighter’s work shirt (870T The Firefighter’s Workshirt” (estimate),with the following specifications: (on an as needed basis) Description: Uniform Firefighter’s Workshirt Color: navy blue Fabric: 20 oz. Super weight fleece Blend: 5% polyester, 95% cotton “Made in the USA” Features: $ Set-in sleeves $ knit cuffs and bottom band $ 7" zipper $ Right pocket with 9" depth Embroidery: Right chest will have rank designation in gold letters: Captain, Lieutenant, Firefighter, Inspector, etc. Letters are to be ½" in height. Left chest will have dept name in gold letters arched STATE BID PRICE F.O.B., Central Fire Station, Lewiston, Maine for 50 Uniform Firefighter Work Shirts. $ Each Total $ STATE DELIVERY STATE MAKE & MODEL ITEM VII: An estimated 30 Dress Uniform type shirts sizes 14 to 18½, 15 short sleeve and 15 long ---PAGE BREAK--- sleeve with the following specifications on an as needed basis, equal or superior to Flying Cross model 85R66 for short sleeve and model 45W6600 for long sleeve. Description: Uniform Officer Dress shirts Color: white Fabric: 10-10½ Tropical 65% Dacron Polyester/35% Avril Rayon Closure: 7 button placket front Pockets: Pleated pockets and scalloped flaps with Velcro closures. Hidden pencil compartment inside left breast pocket. Creases: 5 silicone creases - 2 in front, continuing through the pocket and pocket flap and 3 in the back. Collar: Conventional collar and band with permanent collar stays on long sleeve styles. Convertible sport collar with permanent collar stays on short sleeve styles. Shoulder straps: Should straps cross stitched symmetrically for neater appearance. STATE BID PRICE F.O.B., Central Fire Station, Lewiston, Maine for 30 Dress Uniform Shirts (15 short sleeve and 15 long sleeve) Short Sleeve (15) Each: $ Total $ Long Sleeve (15) Each: $ Total: $ STATE DELIVERY STATE MAKE & MODEL ITEM VIII: An estimated 15 pairs of Dress Trousers in waist sizes 30 through 46 equal or superior to Flying Cross Garbardine 3900 with the following specifications: Description: Uniform Officer Dress trousers Color: navy blue Fabric: 12-12½ oz. Polyester Pockets: Two Slack style front pockets, two set-in hip pockets, darts over the hip pockets for better fit, tab left hip pocket Belt loops: 3/4" Each: $ Total $ STATE DELIVERY STATE MAKE & MODEL Sample of embroidery available by contacting: Chief Paul LeClair at [PHONE REDACTED] Ext. 3600 ---PAGE BREAK--- ITEM IX: An estimated 50 pairs of 100% Cotton Trousers (estimate) in waist sizes 30 through 46 equal or superior to 8250 Blauer 4-PKT with the following specifications: Description: 100% Cotton Trousers Color: navy blue Fabric: 100% Cotton • Heavy Duty 15 oz. “no fade” fabric • requires no ironing • Cotton waistband w/back spot elastic, 2 bead silicone shirt grip & snap closure • Certified to NFPA 1975 (2009 edition) • Relaxed fit • Silicone crease retention process • Front quarter pocket styling • Heavy Duty brass zipper w/auto-lock slider • Split seam • Extra-strength tendem-needle seat seam Each: $ Total $ STATE DELIVERY STATE MAKE & MODEL ITEM X: 50 Long Sleeve 100% Cotton shirts (estimate), sizes small to XXX large, short sleeve equal or superior to 8255 Blauer with the following specifications: (on an as needed basis) Description: 100% Cotton Long Sleeve Shirt Color: navy blue Fabric: 100% Cotton • Heavy Duty 12 oz. “no fade” fabric • requires no ironing • Certified to NFPA 1975 (2009 edition) • Snap front closures w/mock buttons • Pleated front pockets w/pointed flaps • Traditional 5-crease stitched style • Banded dress collar • Badge eyelet w/internal support snap • Extra long shirt tails Each: $ Total $ STATE DELIVERY STATE MAKE & MODEL ---PAGE BREAK--- ITEM XI: 50 Short Sleeve 100% Cotton shirts (estimate), sizes small to XXX large, short sleeve equal or superior to 8256 Blauer with the following specifications: (on an as needed basis) Description: 100% Cotton Short Sleeve Shirt Color: navy blue Fabric: 100% Cotton • Heavy Duty 12 oz. “no fade” fabric • requires no ironing • Certified to NFPA 1975 (2009 edition) • Snap front closures w/mock buttons • Pleated front pockets w/pointed flaps • Traditional 5-crease stitched style • Banded dress collar • Badge eyelet w/internal support snap • Extra long shirt tails Each: $ Total $ STATE DELIVERY STATE MAKE & MODEL ITEM XII: 50 Station Wear Short Sleeve T’s (estimate), sizes small to XXX large, equal or superior to 5.11 Station Wear T #40050 with the following specifications: (on an as needed basis) Description: Short Sleeve T-Shirt Color: navy blue Fabric: 6 oz. Jersey knit • extra long to stay tucked in • 1" no roll high density collar • double needle tailoring at the shoulder • moisture wicking technology • tapered fit • printed label • spandex ribbed crew neck • accepts embroidery and silk screening Each: $ Total $ STATE DELIVERY STATE MAKE & MODEL ITEM XIII: 50 Station Wear Long Sleeve T’s (estimate), sizes small to XXX large, equal or superior to 5.11 Station Wear T #40052 with the following specifications: (on an as needed basis) Description: Short Sleeve T-Shirt Color: navy blue Fabric: 6 oz. Jersey knit • extra long to stay tucked in • 1" no roll high density collar • double needle tailoring at the shoulder • moisture wicking technology • tapered fit • printed label • spandex ribbed crew neck • accepts embroidery and silk screening ---PAGE BREAK--- Each: $ Total $ STATE DELIVERY STATE MAKE & MODEL ITEM XIV: An estimated 50 pairs of Polyester/Cotton Rip Stop Pants (estimate) in waist sizes 30 through 46 equal or superior to TRU-SPEC 24-7 Series with the following specifications: Description: 100% Cotton Canvas Pants Color: navy blue Fabric: 65 Polyester 35 Cotton Blend • self-adjusting comfort fit slider waistband with a snap closure and YKK brass zipper fly • 1½: belt loops w/2" belt loop openings • 2 deep front slashed pockets • 2 cargo pockets w/hook & loop closure flaps & bellowed side gussets • 2 back pockets w/hook & loop closure flaps • 2 knife/accessory pockets • reinforced knees w/inside openings for knee pad inserts • seat seams, side seams, crotch and inseams are of safety stitch construction w/double needle top stitching on the side seam, crotch & seat seam. Each: $ Total $ STATE DELIVERY STATE MAKE & MODEL Stated quantities shall be ordered within 30 days after the bid opening. However, the City wishes to purchase additional items on an as needed basis during the year as additional personnel are hired and replacement clothing is needed, with the same prices remaining in effect for a one year period. Please enclose descriptive literature of the items bid on, so they may be properly evaluated. Samples may be required after the bid opening. If the bidder takes any exceptions to the above specifications, he is to list them in detail with this bid, otherwise, strict compliance will be mandatory. SIGNATURE PRINTED NAME TITLE FIRM ADDRESS E-MAIL FAX # TELEPHONE DATE