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Home My WebLink AboutPolice Dept - Uniform Purchase ELIZABETH A. NEVILLE TOWN CLERK REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS MARRIAGE OFFICER RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER FREEDOM OF INFORMATION OFFICER Town Hall, 53095 Main Road P.O. Box 1179 Southold, New York 11971 Fax (631) 765-6145 Telephone (631) 765-1800 OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK TOWN OF SOUTHOLD THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE ADOPTED AT A REGULAR MEETING OF HELD ON JANUARY 18. 2000: FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS THE SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts the bid of Charles Greenblatt, Inc, to supply police uniforms to the Southold Town Police Department for the calendar year 2000, all in accordance with bid specifications and the approval of the Town Attorney. Southold Town Clerk January 18, 2000 CARLISLE E. COCHRAN,JR. CHIEF OF POLICE POLICE DEPARTMENT, TOWN OF SOUTHOLD P£CONIC, NEW YORK, 11958 TELEPHONE EMERGENCY DIAL S! 1 ADMINISTRATIVE: 516 765-2600 516 734.6022 POLICE DEPARTMENT, TOWN OF SOUTHOLD SPECIFICATIONS FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT UNIFORM CLOTHING GENERAL CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: A. No bids will be considered from individuals, firms or corporations in bankruptcy or in the hands of a receiver. Bo A substitute for the product specified will be considered when the terms "or equal" are used. The bidder must submit with the bid satisfactory proof that any substitute offered is equal to the standard specified. C. All bids will be F.O.B. destination and include inside delivery. D. No charge shall be made for boxing or packing. If any bidder does not fully understand the specifications or conditions here, or is in doubt as to the intention of the same, he shall satisfy himself by inquiry in writing before bidding. After the contract has been entered into, the interpretations of the specifications by the Town of Southold shall be binding. II. SUBMITTAL OF BID: A. The bidder shall furnish all the data required on the quantity and specification sheets B. The bid shall be submitted sealed, clearly marked, "POLICE UNIFORM BID" on the outside of the container. III. A. The Town Board of the Town of Southold reserves the right to reject any or all bids which do not comply with the invitation to bidders, the specifications, instructions to bidders, or other herein contained requirements to waive any informality in bids, and to accept the bid which it deems most favorable to the interests of the Town of Southold. It is understood and agreed that the acceptance of the foregoing bid by the Town of Southold shall thereby constitute a contract between the Town of Southold and the bidder, comprising in its entirety the invitation to bidders, the specifications, the requirements, the instructions to bidders, the terms and conditions, the bid and the acceptance of the bid by the Town of Southold. IV. Eo F. G. H. No Ae The prices herein should not include any excise taxes and/or sales taxes imposed by any state or municipal government. The bidder hereby proposes to furnish all the necessary uniforms, clothes, linings, buttons, braids and all other materials and labor to complete the uniform requirements at and for the price named, according to the specifications that are contained herein and as required by the Town of Southold. All bids will be submitted as per "Unit Price", per shirt, trousers, etc. All garments shall be tailored to each individual to insure proper fit. The necessary measurements and fittings as required are to be made at the time and place as designated by the Chief of Police. Any and all necessary adiustments and alterations shall be made within one week as not to inconvenience the Town of Southold Police Department. Delivery of all items shall be made within 30 days after receipt of the measurements. The finished garment shall be clean, well made and tailored, pressed, and be free of any defect which may affect appearance or serviceability.. The contractor shall thoroughly inspect the finished garment, etc., for compliance with the Town of Southold specifications prior to inspection by the chief of Police, and prior to delivery to the Town of Southold Police Department for final inspection. All materials and workmanship contracted for and ordered under this bid will be subject to acceptance or rejection by the Town of Southold after inspection and/or tests to determine whether or not the materials and work performed by the contractor meet the requirements set forth in the invitation and specifications. The Town of Southold will furnish an official emblem to be sewn on both shoulders of each winter shirt, summer shirt, blouses, jackets, etc. Rank insignia, when required, will be furnished and sewn on by the successful bidder. Delivery will be a major factor as consideration in award of this bid. Failure of the contractor to supply uniforms as stated within the conditions herein shall result in procurement of items from another source with the additional monies incurred by the Town of Southold charged back to the contractor. Primary consideration to awards will be given to bidder's ability to complete all orders within specified time periods. Vendors are cautioned to note the conditions herein and their ability to fulfill this contract. Period of contract: January 1, 2001 to December 31, 200,1 Female garments must be made on a female pattern for shirts and trousers. Male trousers altered to fit females will not be acceptable. Failure to submit samples of all items with bid proposal shall be cause for rejection. -2- GENERAL TRIM INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL The following emblems, braid, insignia, chevrons, etc., shall be attached to all uniform coats, shirts and trousers as indicated. They shall conform in style and quality as described in detailed specifications or be equal in all respects to those in use. They shall be furnished at the bidder's expense except for embroidered departmental shoulder emblem, which will be furnished by the Police Department. LIEUTENANT Shall wear on the prescribed uniform the prescribed band of lustrous black braid, 1 inch wide, placed with its lower edge 3-1/2 inches above the bottom sleeve and on outside seam of trousers from cuff to waistband. SERGEANT Shall wear on each sleeve six (6) inches below the shoulder seam a three (3) stripe prescribed chevron on both sleeves to be in line with the center lower part of the departmental insignia. On the trousers on the outside vertical seam, a black 1/2 inch wide braid, from cuff to waistband. POLICE OFFICER Trousers to have a black 1/4 inch soutache cord on the vertical seam from cuffs to bottom of pocket. -3- COLLAR POCKETS: SIDE VENTS: WAISTBAND: INTERLINING: FACINGS AND FRONTS: SEAM STITCHING: LABELING: COLOR: LIMITED WARRANTY: The permanent collar shall be made of two plies of the shell fabric plus the interlining. The interlining shall be sewn to the under collar. The collar points shall be well shaped and symmetrical. The points and center width shall measure approximately three and one half (3-1/2) inches wide. There shall be an insulated storm collar with a knit insert for added protection. There shall be two (2) reverse pleated two-way opening patch pockets on the front of the jacket. The flap shall be metered consisting of two (2) plies of basic material plus the interlining. The pleated patch pocket shall carry a reverse pleat in the center. The side opening shall measure approximately five and one half (5-1/2) inches and be securely tacked at top and bottom. To be fastened by concealed snaps and Velcro. The right pocket shall have a third entry with zipper closure. There shall be two additional inside pockets accessed through slots in liner. Side vent zippers shall be sewn into each side seam to allow access to weapon and equipment. The zipper shall be set to both the shell and permanent lining. The coat shall be turned and the zipper shall be top stitched through and through. A take up tab with snap fastener shall also be set into the hem. Separate shell fabric waistband shall be approximately two inches wide and elasticized in the back. There shall be a minimum of two (2) rows of stitching extending through the elastic to prevent the elastic from rolling up and stretching out of shape. The elastic shall be securely tacked at each end. There will be a zipper sewn into each side for equipment and weapon access. Snap tabs made from shell fabric shall be sewn into the bottom of the waistband for closure of the size tab. The following parts shall be interlined: Collar, Sleeve Cuffs, Pocket Flaps, Storm Flap and Fronts. Facings shall run the length of the front of the jacket. There must be a double inner and outer fly at fronts to edge of collar for extra protection with five (5) concealed dome snaps. The front zipper shall be a black Delrin Jumbo two-way, functional up to collar points. All stitching shall be even and uniform. All seams on the shell and liner shall be securely sewn. Back tacks on seams shall be a minimum of one half (1/2) inch long. All seams shall be eight (8) stitches per inch minimum to twelve (12) stitches per inch maximum. Seams shall be free from puckering, pleats, runoffs and raw edges. Both the jacket and removable insulated liner shall be permanently labeled with the manufacturer, size and laundry instructions. Both the jacket and liner must be able to withstand repeated machine washing with no deterioration in stitching, color, or waterproofness or windproofness. Dark Navy Blue. Manufacturer agrees to warrant the product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period three (3) years from date of purchase. -6- WINTER GLOVES Black leather with Thinsulate liner permanently sewn into gloves. SWEATER-VEST Commando style zip front sleeveless version of v-neck commando sweater with shoulder patches and badge tab. 100% Pilltrol made from Monsanto's 100% S-63 Low Pill acrylic fiber designed to resist pilling. Machine washed and dried. Color - Dark Navy Blue. OVERSHOE BOOTS 17 inch mud/slush overshoe - full cut, pull-over buckle strap. Sure-grip knurled sole, heel. COLOR: Black. boot. Fully lined, adjustable 100% WOOL COMMANDO SWEATER - LONG SLEEVE STY LE: YARN AND FIBER: DESIGN: CLOTH FOR PATCHES: TAPE: EPAULETS: KNITTING: CONSTRUC- TION: SHIELD HOLDER: EMBLEMS: EXAMINING AND PACKING: WARRANTY: Commando Style, Dark Navy Blue, V-Neck, 2X2 Rib Sweater for Police Department. WOOL: The yarn shallibe spun on the worsted system from combed top and shall :be two-ply construction. The wool stock shall be fleece or pulled wool, or a combination thereof. Not lower than 54'S U.S. Standard. The yarn shall be free from short fiber. The use of reprocessed, reused or waste wool is prohibited. The sweater is a pullover type with a "V-neck" opening, badge patch, shoulder and sleeve patch, shoulder loops with velcro fasteners. The cloth for the patches and shoulder loops shall be twill, polyester and cotton without durable press treatment. The color shall be close to the color of the sweater. 5/8" tap shall be used for reinforcing the shoulders and under arm seams. The epaulet will extend from the arm seam to approximately 1/4" onto the neck band. It will be fasted by velcro. The garment shall be knit with a 2X2 rib throughout. The collar should also be 2X2 rib. The cuff shall be 6" long knitted with a tighter stitch for the sleeve and a 4" cuff for the body of the sweater. All seams to be sewn with overlock stitch, the cuff and shoulder seams are to be covered with yarn. There shall be a cloth badge holder 2-1/4" x 3" applied to the left chest, with button holes 1-1/4" apart center to center. Department emblem shall be supplied by the police department and sewn on the left sleeve 1/2" down from the shoulder seam. After final pressing, each sweater will be examined, folded and placed in a plastic bag. Packing will be in proper commercial cartons with packing slips for each carton. A protective material shall be placed on the top garment to prevent damage when carton is opened. All sweaters are guaranteed against fabric and workmanship for thirteen (13) months from billing. -8- Country of Origin: Country of origin must be stated on bids and labels. Measurements: and Weight: All measurements and weights will comply with the chart listed below and the diagram on page 10. Finished Measurements V-Neck Size Rib ~ Length Neck Front Sleeve Skirt Cuff Shoutder Shoulder Collar- Count Chest (Min) Open- Open- Length Width Width Point to Width ette lng ing (min) Shoulder Width Width Width Point Weight Per Dozen (Min lbs) 28 36 14 20-1/2 3-1/2 4 18-1/2 8 2-3/4 15 4-1/2 1-1/4 11.6 30 38 14 20-1/2 3-1/2 4 18-1/2 8 3-3/4 15 4-1/2 1-1/4 11.6 32 40 14- 21-1/2 4 4 19 8 2-3/4 15-1/2 4-1/2 1-1/4 13.2 1/2 34 42 15 22-1/2 4 4-1/2 20 9 3 15-1/2 4-1/2 1-1/4 16 Toler- ±2 ± 1 -1 + 1/2 ± 1/2 -1 + 1-1/2 ± 1/2 -0 MIN -0 ances Rib - 1 + 1/2 4-1/4 -1/4 36 44 15- 23-1/2 4 4-3/4 20 9 3 16-1/2 5 1-1/4 16 1/2 36 46 16- 24 4-1/4 4-3/4 21 9-1/2 3-1/4 17 5-1/8 1-1/4 18.5 1/2 40 48 17 25 4-1/2 5 21 10 3-1/2 17-1/2 5-1/4 1-1/4 18.5 42 50 17- 26-1/2 5 5 22 10 3-1/2 18 5-1/4 1-1/4 20.5 1/2 44 52 18- 27 5 5-1/2 23 10-1/2 4 19 5-3/4 1-1/4 20.5 1/2 46 54 19- 27-1/2 5-1/2 5-1/2 23 10-1/2 4 20 6 1-1/4 22 1/2 Tolar- ±2 ±1 + 1 ± 1/2 ± 1/2 + I + 2 ± 1/2 + 1/2 ± 1/2 + 1/4 ances Rib - 1/2 - 1/2 - 1 48 56 20 27 5-1/2 5-1/2 23 11 4-1/4 20-1/2 6-1/4 1-1/4 22 50 S8 20- 28 5-1/2 5-1/2 23-1/3 11 4-1/4 21 6-1/2 1-1/4 23 1/2 52 60 21- 28 5-3/4 5-3/4 23-1/2 11-1/2 4-1/2 22 6-3/4 1-1/4 23 1/2 54 62 22 29 6 6 24 11-1/2 4-1/2 22-1/2 7 1-1/4 24,5 Note: Refer to Figure 1 for measurements A through K. The sweater shell be placed smooth and flat before measuring -9- FIGURE I ./\ \/ \/ -10- LIGHTWEIGHT REVERSIBLE RAINCOAT STY LE: Black full length ultra-lightweight raincoat that is reversible to fluorescent orange. Waterproof/breathable system of Comfortex fabric. Slashthrough pockets, regular collar, 3M Scotchlite reflective tape, and adjustable snap cuffs. FRONT DESIGN: Double placket storm front with six oxidized, gypsy snaps for closure. Badge holder. Front welted slash-through pockets. COLLAR: FRONT SLASH- THROUGH WELTS: The shell fabric collar shall measure 3-1/2" at the points and 3-3/4" at the center. Collar to be black on both sides and to be constructed so that the collar to back seam can be properly seam sealed. The front welts shall measure 11" by finished on the orange side. The welts and loop strips that measure 4" by 5/8" 1-1/2" and are to be clean shall close with velcro hook FRONT PLACKETS: The front double plackets shall measure 2-3/8" wide and run the entire length of the raincoat. SLEEVES: The sleeves are to be raglan style. The cuffs of the sleeves are to be adjustable with oxidized snaps. On th e orange side of the cuffs there will be 1-1/2" 3M Scotchlite silver reflective tape. REFLECTION TAPE: On the back of the raincoat on the orange side, there will be one 1-1/2" 3M Scotchlite reflective tape which will be heat applied. On the fronts of the orange side, there will be one 1-1/2" 3M Scotchlite reflective tape which will be heat applied. BADGE HOLDER: The badge holder is to be on the left breast and is made out of shell fabric with two black metal eyelets that are spaced 1-1/8" apart. The badge holder is to measure 1" by 2-1/4". SEAM All seams and other sewings must be permanently seam sealed with SEALING: matching three ply orange seam tape. All seams must be tested regularly with a Sutor tester at 1-1/2 psi for two minutes; and, a log is to be maintained of the results of the tests. CONSTRUC- All threat shall be polyester threat with a wrap and with a minimum TION/THREAD:strength of 50. Lap seam construction shall be used for body and sleeve seams. All seams shall be free from puckering and raw edges. SILENCE OF SATISFAC- TION: The apparent silence of this specification as to any details or the omission from it of a detail description concerning any point shall be interpreted as meaning that only the best commercial practices are to prevail and the materials and workmanship of first quality to be used. -11- FABRIC AND COMPONENTS SHELL FABRIC: COMFORTEX 3 ply fabric. Type: 100% micro-denier polyester, plain weave, laminated to cross linked monolithic, cast microporous polyurethane moisture barrier and laminated to a micro-denier polyester tricot for a 3 layer fabric. Treated with a durable fluorocarbon water and stain release agents. Weight Uncoated: 2.7 ounces per sq.yard (+-7%) Reverse (backside) fabric: Type: Polyester tricot, 100% Color: Florescent orange (blaze) Weight Uncoated: 1.80 ounce per sq.¥ard Waterproof/breathable system: 8reathe-Med 100 component certified microporous polyurethane, cross linked, monolithic that is permanently double laminated. The resulting fabric shall have the minimum properties: CHAR,4CTERISTIC Moisture Vapor Transmission (gm24hr) Moisture Vapor Transmission Weight, Overall (ounces/sq.yard) Breaking Strength (lbs/in.) Wrap Fill Trapezoidal Tear (lbs.) Wrap Fill Puncture Propagation (lbs.) Hydrostatic Resistance, high pressure (psi) Low pressure (71 cm/5 min) METHOD M/N. REOMT. MAX. Unright Cup 750 Inverted Cup 4500 5041 5.00 6.50 5100 NFPA 1971 5-5 125 150 15 18 ASTM D 2582 20 Wrap 5512 50 5516 No leaks 17 SNAPS: Universal prong snaps that are oxidized to prevent rusting, 24 ligne size. REFLECTION TAPE: 3M SCOTCHLITE //8910 silver reflection tape, application. 1-1/2", heat transfer GUARANTEE: Each jacket shall be guaranteed for five (5) years and to be free from defects. Factory workmanship and components shall be evidenced with a hangtag. SIZE CHART SIZE FINISHED CHEST X-Small (32-34) 46 Small (36-38) 50 Medium (40-42) 54 Large (44-46) 58 X-Large (48-50) 62 XX-Large (52-54) 66 XXX-Large (56-58) 70 BACK LENGTH SWEEP SLEEVE INSEAM 49 51 20-1/2 49 55 20-1/2 49 59 20-1/2 49 63 20-1/2 49 67 20-1/2 49 71 20-1/2 49 75 20-1/2 Tolerances +-1" +-1" +-1" + ~" + 2" Same + 1" Long Lengths Same STENCILING: On the fluorescent orange side Southold Police shall be silk screened in 3" black block lettering, centered on the upper back. -13- 8 PT SUMMER POLICE CAP DESIGN/ STY LE: OUTER BAND: INNER BAND: VISOR: STRAP: SWEATBAND: FRONT SUPPORT: LINING: WIRE: BUTTONS: The crown shall be cut in one piece, 8pt police style, and shall measure approximately 10" point to point. Front seam to measure 2-3/8", side seams to measure 1-7/8" and rear seam to measure 1-3/4". These measurements will vary slightly according to cap size. Shall measure 1-3/4". To be finished in a black nylon perforated braid for ventilation. The bottom of the band to be bound in the same material as the body of the cap. To be 2". Black plastic open cane. To be made in 3 sections, center of which shall be .085 compressed fibre. The top shall be .020 latex impregnated compressed alpha cellulose fibre (DuPont Texon or equal) with high gloss proxylin coating free of pimples, blemishes and other imperfections. The lining shall be a green proxylin coated sheeting in a diced grain securely bonded to the center section. The outer edge of the visor shall be bound with non-rigid black vinyl plastic. Finished visor to be molded under heat and pressure. Depending on the location of the police department intending to use this cap, the length and shape of the visor may vary from 1-5/8" to 2-1/4" and sharp droop to slight droop respectively. To be 1/2" wide single (black) cut from the same materials specified for the top section of the visor with pointed loops centered approximately 2-1/2" from the ends. To be 1-1/4" wide brown vinyl foamback. Finished sweatband shall have a smooth comfortable cushion effect. The sweatband is to have perforations for ventilation. A brown nylon bow is to be attached to the rear of the sweatband where the ends meet. To be a .030 black poly stay. Support to be 2-1/8" high, curved at top and sewn securely to body of cap. Good quality fast dyee black satin or taffeta cut on a 8pt one piece pattern. A 3-3/4"x3-3/4" clear plastic diamond shaped sweat protector shall be sewn in center of crown through lining of cap. To be #2 galvanized spring steel wire cut to proper size and joined with a galvanized union securely clamped. Gold New York State seal button. EYELETS: MATERIAL: SIZES: Two black japanned brass eyelets on each side of cap approximately one inch from side seams for ventilation. One front eyelet 3/4" up from the top of the band shall be put in for badge cap device. M.J. Cahn style #8790-T298 100% polyester P&F dark navy tropical. Material to have a zepel or visa finish for water and stain resistance. This style cap to be made in regular cap sizes: 7, 7-I/8, 7-1/4, etc .... -15- 8 PT WINTER POLICE CAP DESIGN/ STYLE: OUTER BAND: INNER BAND: VISOR: STRAP: SWEATBAND: FRONT SUPPORT: LINING: WIRE: BUTTONS: The crown shall be cut in one piece, 8pt police style, and shall measure approximately 10" point to point. Front seam to measure 2-3/8", side seams to measure 1-7/8" and the rear seam to measure 1-3/4". These measurements will vary slightly according to cap size. Shall measure 1-3/4" wide with 2 rows of black soutache 1" apart. The bottom row of soutache to be approximately 1/2" up from the bottom of the band. To be 2" wide black foamex of .065 thickness. To be made in 3 sections, center of which shall be .085 compressed fiber. The top shall be a .020 latex impregnated compressed alpha cellulose fiber (DuPont Texon or equal) with high gloss proxylin coating free of pimples, blemishes and other imperfections. The lining shall be a green proxylin coated sheeting in a diced grain securely bonded to the center section. The outer edge of the visor shall be bound with non-rigid black vinyl plastic. Finished visor to be molded under heat and pressure. Depending on the location of the police department intending to use this cap, the length and shape of the visor may vary from 1-5/8" to 2-1/4" and sharp droop to slight droop respectively. To be 1/2" wide single (black) cut from the same materials specified for the top section of the visor with pointed loops centered approximately 2-I/2" from the ends. To be 1-1/4" wide brown vinyl foamback. Finished sweatband shall have a smooth comfortable cushion effect. The sweatband is to have perforations for ventilation. A brown rayon bow is to be attached to the rear of the sweatband where the ends meet. To be a .030 black poly stay. Support to be 2-1/8" high, curved at top and sewn securely to body of cap. Good quality fast dyed black satin or taffeta cut on a 8pt one piece pattern. A 3-3/4"x3-3/4" clear plastic diamond shaped sweat protector shall be sewn in center of crown through lining of cap. To be a #2 galvanized spring steel wire cut to proper size and joined with a galvanized union securely clamped. Gold New York State seal button. -16- EYELETS: MATERIAL: SIZES: Two black japanned brass eyelets on each side of cap approximately one inch from side seams for ventilation. One front eyelet 3/4" up from the top of the band shall be put in for badge cap device. Hamburger style #420-57 or M.J. Cahn style #1933-0376 100% polyester P&F dark navy serge. Material to have a zepel or visa finish for water and stain resistance. This style cap to be made in the regular cap cizes: 7, 7-1/8, 7- I/4, etc .... -17- LONG SLEEVED SHIRT - 65% POLYESTERI35% RAYON. TROPICAL WEAVE. COLORS: NAVY BLUE, LIGHT BLUE, WHITE & SILVER TAN. TAILORING: SHIRT MATERIAL: CREASING: COLLAR: SLEEVES: It is imperative that this garment be constructed according to the principles set forth in the specifications. All stitches must be of the proper tension and size so as to avoid puckering after the shirt has been laundered and to give best durable press performance. All sewing shall be with dacron core thread to match shirt fabric. The collar and cuffs are to be single stitched 1/4" from edge. The pockets and flaps shall be single stitched on the edge. 65% Polyester, 35% Rayon, Tropical Weave. Weight: 10.5 to 11 oz. per linear yard. Construction: 50 warp x 40 filling yarns per square inch. All yarns 10/1 singles. Tensile Strength: 130 lbs.-warp x 100 lbs.-filling. Tear Strength: 10.2 lbs.-warp x 8.3 lbs.-filling. Pockets and pocket flaps to be die creased to give uniform shape and size. The shape and style of both leaf and stand shall conform to the TT89 Collar. The points, medium spread, are to be approximately 3" in length. The back of the stand is to measure 1-1/2". The leaf shall be made of four pieces; two pieces of self cloth, one whole lining, and one piece of strip lining which is to be fused to collar lining. Both pieces of lining to be fused to top collar. (Navy blue and brown shades to have Dacron lining, no top fusing.) Permanent collar stays of proper length are to be sewn through bottom leaf. The stand shall fasten with one button. Innerstand and inner yoke to be made of matching 65% Dacron Polyester/35% Combed Cotton, 4.2 ounce per square yard, 106 X 58. To be straight and whole. The cuffs are to be 2-7/8" in width to fasten with two buttons. There is to be a single stitch 7/16" from top of cuff. The sleeve opening shall measure 4-7/8" from top of the cuff. The top facing for this opening is to be 1-1/4" wide, and the bottom facing to finish about 1/2" wide. Button is to be placed on sleeve opening with corresponding button- hole. -18- FRONT: BACK: POCKETS: FLAPS: FLAP CLOSURE: BADGE TAB: SHOULDER STRAPS: The sleeves must be secured to the body of the shirt by means of a merrow stitch with a safety stitch so as to properly strengthen the stitch. The same stitch must be used on the side closing seams as well. The front shall have a center facing 1-1/2" wide extending from the collar stand to bottom of shirt and be made of the same material as shirt fabric with two rows of stitching 7/8" apart. The center front shall contain six (6) vertical Reece buttonholes paced 3/4" from edge and 3-1/2" apart. The button stand, 7/8" wide, shall be self-lined and placed on right side extending from collar stand to bottom of shirt. Buttons shall be securely attached to the button stand and shall correspond to the buttonholes on the center facing. There is to be yoke composed of an outer piece of the same material as the basic shirt, and an inner piece of poplin. To have two breast pockets with mitred corners to finish 5-5/8" wide and 6" long. The left breast pocket to have a pencil compartment about 1-1/4" wide. Both pockets to have I-1/2" box stitching top and bottom to prevent spreading. To have two scalloped flaps to finish 5-3/4" in length, 2- 3/4" in width at center, and 2-1/2" in width at sides. Flaps to be secured to front of shirt with two rows of stitching approximately 1/4" above top of pocket. The left flap to have a pencil opening about 1-1/2" in width. Flaps to be interlined. There will be a matching button and a buttonhole sewn on the flap. The side points of the flaps are to be secured to the pockets by means of velcro fasteners sewn onto the flaps and pockets. To be reinforced on inside of the shirt by means of a strip of material 1-1/2" wide stitched and folded so that no raw edges show. The reinforcement strip is to extend from the flap setting stitch to the joining seam at the front of the yoke. To have two small (horizontal) buttonholes, 1- 1/4" apart with the bottom buttonhole 1-I/2" above top of left flap. The shoulder straps shall be pointed at the end toward the neck of the shirt. The other end shall be sewn in sleeve head seam. The pointed ends shall be fastened with one matching button. The straps shall measure 2" at sleeve and taper to 1-3/8". Straps to be set about 1/2" from the collar. Shoulder straps shall be box stitched to shoulders with row of cross stitching 2" from sleeve head seam. PERMANENT CREASES: Shirt to have five (5) permanent military creases, which are to be applied via a pneumatically controlled application of silicon sealant, so as to give permanency to the creases for the life of the garment. One crease in each front extending from hem to joining seam. Three(3) vertical creases in back; middle crease on center back line; side back creases spaced equally from center crease. COLLAR STAYS: The collar stays shall be of good quality Stalar vinyl, 2- 3/4" in length and 3/8" wide. INTERLINING: Top center to be lined with 52 Pellon. Flaps to be 6800 crease and tack. Bands and cuffs to be 3.75 weight meliopress. SIZE MARKING: Neck size and sleeve length shall be marked with indelible ink on a size loop attached to basic label in yoke and on outside of left front tail. BUTTONS: All buttons shall be made from thermo-setting polyester material and must match fabric. PRESSING AND PACKING: Shirts shall be carefully pressed by hand in first Class manner and individually packed in polyethylene bags. Shirts to be shipped in strong boxes so as not to be damaged in shipment. Shirts to be packed two to a box with the sizes marked on the outside of the box at the one end. All shirts to be Union made and to carry the Union label. FINISHED DIMENSIONS: Neck Size: 14 14.5 15 15.5 16 16.5 17 17.5 18 18.5 19 Chest: 39 41 43 45 47 49 51 53 55 57 59 Waist: 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 49 52 54 57 Note: Navy Blue shirt to be made to accommodate removable metal buttons on shoulder straps and pocket flaps. -20- LONG SLEEVED SHIRT - TAI LORI NG: SHIRT MATERIAL: COLLAR: SLEEVES: 65% DACRON POLYESTER/35% COMBED COTTON, POPLIN WEAVE. COLORS: NAVY BLUE. LIGHT BLUE F~ WHITE, AND SILVER-T-A-FI'. It is imperative that this garment be constructed according to the principles set forth in the specifications. All stitches must be of proper tension and size so as to avoid puckering after shirt has been laundered, and to give best durable press performance. The front and back of t he shirt shall be cut perpendicular to the selvage so as to minimize puckering on military stitching. All sewing shall be with dacron core cotton wrapped thread to match shirt fabric. The collar is to be single stitched 1/4" from edge. The pockets and flaps shall be single stitched on the edge. Fabric to be #2174 Open Weave Poplin, 65% Dacron Polyester/35% Combed Cotton, finest vat dye. Fabric must be sanforized and mercerized with permanent press finish and a soil release finish. The fabric must meet or exceed the following characteristics: Finished Count: Finished Weight: Tensile Strength: Tear Strength: 110 x 52 4.4 oz./sq, yd. Warp: 170 lbs. Fill: 72 lbs. Warp: 3,450 grams Fill: 1,900 grams The shape and style of both leaf and stand shall conform to the TT89 Collar. The points, medium spread, are to be approximately 3" in length. The back of the stand is to measure 1-1/2". Permanent collar stays of proper length are to be sewn inside collar so that no stitches are made through bottom leaf. The stand shall fasten with one button. The leaf shall be made of four pieces: two pieces of self cloth, one whole lining, and one piece of strip lining which is to be fused to collar lining. Both pieces of lining to be fused to top collar. The band to be lined with 376 weight mellopress interlining. To be straight and whole. The cuffs are to be 2-5/8" in width and to fasten with two buttons. There is to be a single stitch 7/16" from top of cuff. Cuffs to be constructed of 375 weight mellopress interlining. The sleeve opening shall measure 4-7/8" from top of cuff. The top facing for this opening is to be 1-1/4" wide, and the bottom facing to finish about 1/2" wide. One button is to be placed on sleeve opening with corresponding buttonhole. FRONT: BACK: POCKETS: FLAPS: FLAP CLOSURE: BADGE TAB: SHOULDER STRAPS: The sleeve must be secured to the body of the shirt by means of a merrow stitch with a safety stitch so as to properly strengthen the seam. This same stitch must be used on the side closing seams as well. The center facing shall be 1-1/2" wide, made of the same material as the shirt body, with two rows of stitching 7/8" apart. The center facing on the left side of the shirt shall contain six (6) vertical buttonholes placed 3/4" from the edge, and 3-1/2" apart. The buttonstand shall be 1-1/4" wide, on the right side, extending from the collar stand to the bottom of the shirt. Six (6) buttons shall be securely attached to the buttonstand, and shall correspond to the buttonholes in the center front. To have double yoke of basic shirt material. There shall be two pockets, with mitred corners, 5-5/8" wide and 6" deep. There shall be a pencil stitch in the right side of the left pocket, 1-1/4" wide. Both pockets to have a 1-1/2" box pleat stitched top and bottom to prevent spreading. To have two scalloped flaps to finish 5-3/4" in length, 2- 3/4" in width at center and 2-1/2" in width at sides. Flaps to be secured to front of shirt with two rows of stitching approximately 1/4" above top of pocket. The left flap to have a pencil opening about 1-1/2" in width. There will be a matching button and buttonhole sewn on the flap. To be lined with 6800 crease and tack interlining. The side points of the flaps are to be secured to the pockets by means of velcro fasteners sewn onto the flaps and pockets. To be reinforced with a strip of material 1-1/2" wide, turned and stitched so that no raw edges are showing on the inside of the shirt. This strip is to be securely caught in the shoulder joining seam and the flap setting stitch. There are to be two horizontal buttonholes 1-I/4" apart, with the bottom buttonhole 1-1/2" above the left flap. The shoulder straps shall be pointed at the end towards the collar of the shirt and shall be fastened with one button. The other end shall be secured in the sleeving seam. Shoulder straps shall measure 2" at sleeve head and taper to 1-3/8" at button end. The pointed ends shall be fastened with one button. The shoulder straps shall be box stitched 2" from the sleeve head, with a single stay stitch, with a diagonal stitch from each end of the stay stitch to the sleeve head seam. Straps to be set about 1/2" from collar. -22- PERMANENT CREASES: Shirt to have permanent military creases. Creases to be stitched in shirt only, not thru pockets and flaps. One crease in each front extending from hem to joining seam. Three (3) vertical creases in back; middle crease on center back line; side back creases spaced equally from center crease. BUTTONS: All buttons to be made from thermo-setting polyester material and shall match shirt fabric. COLLAR STAYS: The collar stays shall be of good quality Stalar vinyl, 2- 1/2" in length and 3/8" in width. SIZE MARKING: Size and sleeve length shall be marked with black indelible ink on a size loop attached to basic label and on out side of left front tail. PRESSING AND PACKING: Shirts shall be carefully pressed by hand in first class manner. Shirts shall be packed four to a box with sizes marked on the outside of the box at one end. All shirts to be Union made and assembled in the U.S.A. FINISHED DIMENSIONS: Size 14 14.5 15 15.5 16 16.5 17 17.5 18 18.5 Chest: 40 42 44 46 48 50 52 54 56 58 Waist: 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 53 55 -23- SHORT SLEEVED SHIRT - 65% POLYESTER/35% RAYON, TROPICAL WEAVE. COLORS: NAVY BLUE, LIGHT BLUE, WHITE ~, SILVER TAN. TAILORING: It is imperative that this garment be constructed according to the principles set forth in the specifications. All stitches must be of the proper tension and size so as to avoid puckering after the shirt has been laundered and to give best durable press performance. All sewing shall be with dacron core thread to match shirt fabric. The collar and cuffs are to be single stitched 1/4" from edge. The pockets and flaps shall be single stitched on the edge. SHIRT MATERIAL: 65% Polyester 35% Rayon Tropical Weave. Weight: 10.5 to 11 oz. per linear yard. Construction: 50 warp x 40 filling yarns per square inch. All yarns 10/1 singles. Tensile Strength: 130 lbs.-warp x 100 lbs.-filling. Tear Strength: 10.2 lbs.-warp x 8.3 lbs.-filling CREASING: Pockets and pocket flaps to be die creased to give uniform shape and size. COLLAR: Convertible collar shall be one piece and to measure 3-I/4" long at points and 1-5/8" wide at back. The collar shall be made with permanent collar stays. There must be tie space of approximately 1/4" when the collar is buttoned. The collar is to be constructed of two plies of basic material and one ply of D331 top fuse lining. Collar stay to be attached to bottom collar. (Navy blue and brown shades to have Dacron lining, no top fusing.) Inner stand and inner yoke to be made of matching 65% Dacron Polyester/35% Combed Cotton, 4.2 ounce per square yard, 106 x 58. SLEEVES: Sleeves are to be straight and whole and have a 1" hem. These shall be graded in length so as to finish from the shoulder seam as follows: Size Finished Length 14 and 14/12 9-1/2" 15, 15-1/2 and 16 10" 16-1/2 "and above 10-1/2" The sleeves must be secured to the body of the shirt by means of a merrow stitch with a safety stitch so as to properly strengthen the stitch. The same stitch must be used on the side closing seams as well. FRONT: BACK: POCKETS: FLAPS: FLAP CLOSURE: BADGE TAB: SHOULDER STRAPS: PERMANENT CREASES: COLLAR STAYS: Each front shall have a facing 3" in width extending from neckline to bottom of shirt provided by a turnunder of material. The left front shall also have a lined box pleat 1-1/2" wide finished, running full length of the shirt and shall be topstitched I/4" from both edges. The center front shall contain six (6) vertical buttonholes paced 3/4" from edge and 3-1/2" apart. There is to be yoke composed of an outer piece of the same material as the basic shirt, and an inner piece of poplin. To have two breast pockets with mitred corners to finish 5-5/8" wide and 6" long. The left breast pocket to have a pencil compartment about 1-1/4" wide. Both pockets to have 1-1/2" box stitching top and bottom to prevent spreading. To have two scalloped flaps to finish 5-3/4" in length, 2- 3/4" in width at center, and 2-1/2" in width at sides. Flaps to be secured to front of shirt with two rows of stitching approximately 1/4" above top of pocket. The left flap to have a pencil opening about 1-1/2" in width. Flaps to be interlined. There will be a matching button and a buttonhole sewn on the flap. The side points of the flaps are to be secured to the pockets by means of velcro fasteners sewn onto the flaps and pockets. To be reinforced on inside of the shirt by means of a strip of material 1-1/2" wide stitched and folded so that no raw edges show. The reinforcement strip is to extend from the flap setting stitch to the joining seam at the front of the yoke. To have two small (horizontal) buttonholes, 1- 1/4" apart with the bottom buttonhole 1-1/2" above top of left flap. The shoulder straps shall be pointed at the end toward the neck of the shirt. The other end shall be sewn in sleeve head seam. The pointed ends shall be fastened with one matching button. The straps shall measure 2" at sleeve and taper to I-3/8". Straps to be set about 1/2" from the collar. Shoulder straps shall be box stitched to shoulders with row or cross stitching 2" from sleeve head seam. Shirt to have five (5) permanent military creases, which are to be applied via a pneumatically controlled application of silicon sealant, so as to give permanency to the creases for the life of the garment. One crease in each front extending from hem to joining seam. Three (3) vertical creases in back; middle crease on center back line, side back creases spaced equally from center crease. The collar stays shall be of good quality Stalar vinyl, 2- 3/4" in length and 3/8" wide, 14 mil. -25- INTERLINING: Top center to be lined with 52 Pellon. Flaps to be 6800 crease and tack. SIZE MARKING: Neck size shall be marked with black indelible ink on a size loop attached to basic label in yoke on outside of left front tail. BUTTONS: All buttons shall be made from thermo-setting polyester material and must match fabric. PRESSING AND PACKING: Shirts shall be carefully pressed by hand in first class manner and individually packed in polyethylene bags. Shirts to be shipped in strong boxes so as not to be damaged in shipment. Shirts to be packed two to a box with the sizes marked on the outside of the box at the one end. All shirts to be Union made and to carry the Union label. FINISHED DIMENSIONS: Neck Size: 14 14.5 15 15.5 16 16.5 17 17.5 18 18.5 19 Chest: 39 41 43 45 47 49 51 53 55 57 59 Waist: 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 49 52 54 57 Note: Navy Blue shirt to be made to accommodate removable metal buttons throughout. -26- SHORT SLEEVED SHIRT - 65% DACRON POLYESTER/35% COMBED COTTON, POPLIN WEAVE. COLORS: NAVY BLUE, LIGHT BLUE, WHITE E, SILVER TAN. TAI LORI NG: It is imperative that this garment be constructed according to the principles set forth in the specifications. All stitches must be of proper tension and size so as to avoid puckering after shirt has been laundered, and to give best durable press performance. The front and back of the shirt shall be cut perpendicular to the selvage so as to minimize puckering on military stitching. All sewing shall be with dacron core cotton wrapped thread to match shirt fabric. The collar is to be single stitched 1/4" from edge. The pockets and flaps shall be single stitched on the edge. SHIRT MATERIAL: Fabric to be #2174 Open Weave Poplin, 65% Dacron Polyester/35% Combed Cotton, finest vat dye. Fabric must be sanforized and mercerized with permanent press finish and a soil release finish. The fabric must meet or exceed the following characteristics: Finished Count: Finished Weight: Tensile Strength: Tear Strength: 110 × 52 4.4 oz./sq, yd. Warp: 170 lbs. Fill: 72 lbs. Warp: 3,450 grams Fill: 1,900 grams COLLAR: Convertible collar shall be one piece and to measure 3-1/4" long at points and 1-5/8" wide at back. The collar shall be made with permanent collar stays. There must be tie space of approximately 1/4" when the collar is buttoned. Collar to be lined with 100% Dacron. SLEEVES: Sleeves are to be straight and whole with 1" hem and shall finish 9-1/2" in length. The sleeve must be secured to the body of the shirt by means of a merrow stitch with a safety stitch so as to properly strengthen the seam. This same stitch must be used on the side closing seams as well. FRONT: Each front shall have a facing 3" in width extending from neckline to bottom of shirt provided by a turnunder of material. The left front shall also have a lined box pleat 1-1/2" wide finished, running full length of the shirt and shall be topstitched 1/4" from both edges. The center front shall contain six (6) vertical buttonholes placed 3/4" from edge and 3-1/2" apart. BACK: To have double yoke of basic shirt material. -27- POCKETS: FLAPS: FLAP CLOSURE: BADGE TAB: SHOULDER STRAPS: PERMANENT CREASES: BUTTONS: COLLAR STAYS: SIZE MARKING: There shall be two pockets, with mitred corners, 5-5/8" wide and 6" deep. There shall be a pencil stitch in the right side of the left pocket, 1-1/4" wide. Both pockets to have a 1-1/2" box pleat stitched top and bottom to prevent spreading. To have two scalloped flaps to finish 5-3/4" in length, 2-3/4" in width at center and 2-1/2" in width at sides. Flaps to be secured to front of shirt with two rows of stitching approximately 1/4" above top of pocket. The left flap to have a pencil opening about 1-1/2" in width. There will be a matching button and a buttonhole sewn on the flap. Flaps to be lined with 6800 crease and tack interlining. The side points of the flaps are to be secured to the pockets by means of velcro fasteners sewn onto the flaps and pockets. To be reinforced with a strip of material 1-1/2" wide, turned and stitched so that no raw edges are showing on the inside of the shirt. This strip is to be securely caught in the shoulder joining seam and the flap setting stitch. There are to he two horizontal buttonholes 1-1/4" apart, with the bottom buttonhole 1-1/2" above the left flap. The shoulder straps shall be pointed at the end towards the collar of the shirt and shall be fastened with one button. The other end shall be secured in the sleeving seam. Shoulder straps shall measure 2" at sleeve head and taper to 1-3/8" at button end. Shoulder straps to be set about I/2" from collar. Straps shall be box stitched to shoulders with row of cross stitching 2" from sleeve head seam, and diagonally across from each end of seam to the sleeve head seam. Shirt to have permanent military creases. Creases to be stitched in shirt only, not thru pockets and flaps. One crease in each front extending from hem to joining seam. Three (3) vertical creases in back; middle crease on center back line; side back creases spaced equally from center crease. All buttons to be made from thermo-setting polyester material and shall match shirt fabric. The collar stays shall be of good quality Stalar vinyl, 2- I/2" in length and 3/8" in width. Size shall be marked with black indelible ink on a size loop attached to basic label in yoke and on outside of left front tail. -28- PRESSING AND PACKING: Shirts shall be carefully pressed by hand in first class manner. Shirts to be shipped in strong boxes so as not to be damaged in shipment. Shirts to be packed four to a box with sizes marked on the outside of the box at one end. All shirts to be Union made and to carry the Union label. FINISHED DIMENSIONS Size: SMALL MEDIUM LARGE X-LARGE XX-LARGE Chest: 41 45 49 53 57 Waist: 37 41 45 50 54 -29- SOFT BODY ARMOR DESCRIPTION: Concealable soft body armor that is constructed primarily if Allied Signals Gold Flex/Spectra Flex Plus and DuPont Kevlar and affords front, back and side torso bodily coverage and is comfortable for daily patrol wear. Body armor shall comply with all terms and conditions of NIJ STD.-0101.03 Threat Level II for male and female versions. In addition to the minimum NIJ labeling and performance standards, the armor design desired for purchase and wear by members of the Southold Town Police Department will contain an added permanent protective Trauma Reduction Device (TRD), will defeat high penetration handgun ammunition, must provide a substantial level of sharp instrument stab protection in the heart/sternum region, and shall allow each officer an individual choice of wearing either of two types of vest covering fabrics against the body. BALLISTIC PANEL MATERIAL: Body Armor shall be constructed of multiple layers ifDuPont Kevlar and Allied Signals Gold Flex/Spectra Flex Plus. All ballistic materials shall be water repellant. To insure efficiency of ballistic configuration, we require documentation from H.P. White Laboratory, Inc.~ that the offered ballistic design successfully defeats multiple impacts of Norma 9mm 116 gr. FMJ ammunition without the benefit of the trauma reduction device. BALLISTIC PANEL COVERING: Ballistic panels are to be permanently covered in water resistant 100% nylon fabric having a durable water repellent finish. This covering material shall have a weight per sq. yard of approximately 3 IA oz. The nylon fabric shall be laminated to 1/16" polyester foam and 100% nylon tricot. The cover should be designed to allow for limited air circulation throughout the ballistic panel to prevent mold and mildew conditions, and must be able to withstand frequent hand laundering during the five year ballistic warranty time period. The covers must be labeled in full compliance with current NIJ-STD-00101.03 labeling requirements. TRAUMA REDUCTION DEVICE (TRD): The Front Ballistic Panel must contain a light weight anatomically contoured semi-rigid Trauma Reduction Device (TRD), positioned in the heart/sternum/solar plexus region of the chest. The TRD must be permanently affixed between the Ballistic Material layers in order to insure that the TRD is always in place and to help minimize the potential of ricochet from angle shots. Plates that are positioned on the front (strike face) surface of the ballistic panel or in pockets within the cover will not be accepted. SPECIFICATIONS: The TRD while standing alone (without benefit of the Kevlar Ballistic Panel) shall be capable of defeating at least one impact of 9mm Remington 124 grain FMJ between 1090 to 1140 feet per second. The TRD when properly integrated into the ballistic panel shall enable the vest in this center chest region to defeat a minimum of one impact of 7.62mm x 25mm, 86 grain Steel Jacketed Russian Tokarov ammunition at 1400 to 1450 feet per second. Bidder must include a test report from H.P. White Laboratory confirming these capabilities. -30- The TRD when integrated into the ballistic panel, shall enable this area to defeat a 7" length,. 163" diameter shaft, HRC 40-44 hardness ice pick with a minimum of 39.9 fi/lbs., in full accordance with H.P. White Laboratory test standard HPW-TP-0400.04. Bidder must include a test report from H.P. White Laboratory confirming this capability. The soft body armor model must be certified by TAP1C in accordance with the NIJ Standard 0101.03 with the TRD in position. The contoured TRD shall weigh less than 5.0 oz. And afford a minimum of 35 square inches of bodily coverage. A separate sample of the TRD must be submitted with the bid to assure compliance with these specifications. CARRIERS: Each vest shall have two outer carriers/sleeves, in dark blue or white. The carriers are to be made from two separate fabrics. The carriers are to be made from two separate fabrics. The outer half is to be a polyester/cotton blend fabric that is machine washable. The inner half, which is worn against the body is to be a hydrophobic type material that provides superior wicking action to cotton, nylon or polypropylene fabrics. (An acceptable fabric is marketed by DuPont under the trade name Cool Max.) The vest design shall allow for.wear with or without the machine washable outer carriers, at the individual officer's option. FITTING: Vendor to custom measure each officer at a location designated by the Department. Each officer must be fitted to our satisfaction throughout the contract period at no additional cost to the Town. CHEMICAL INFORMATION: Any chemicals used by manufacturer to improve vest capabilities must be both harmless to the wearer and completely inert to the ballistic material. Chemicals used must be water and moisture stable with no degradation of adhesion or strength properties if damp or wet, If any chemicals are used, detailed chemical information will be submitted with bid; if no chemicals are used, a report stating same will be submitted. V-50 TEST: At the time of bid, each bidder will submit V-50 Ballistic Test Documentation, applicable to their bid sample, but without the benefit of the TRD The V-50 test will be in accordance with MIL-STD-662, and be conducted with a Cal. 22, 17 grain, Type II fragment simulator confirming to MIL-PL-46593 A. This test data will be used for future comparison purposes, enabling us to verify that age hasn't compromised the ballistic integrity of the Vest. WARRANTIES: All delivered vests shall be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years following purchase. Vests exhibiting problems must be repaired or replaced at no cost to the Town. All armor shall be warranted by the vendor to meet and exceed the NIJ STD.-0101.03 for a period of five years after purchase. Carriers to be warranted for two years against defects in design, materials and workmanship. -31- If it is determined that the product does not meet the standards or specifications as mandated in the terms of the contractual agreement, then the soft body armor vests shall be returned to the vendor at the vendor's expense. The manufacturer shall not be allowed to refurbish any standard vest. If vests are returned to the vendor because the vests fail to maintain the ballistic integrity of a type II test, administered by H.P. White Laboratory, as per NIJ standard 0101.03, for a period of five years, then the purchase price of each soft body armor vest purchased on the contract shall be refunded to The Town of Southold according to the following schedule: Day of receipt to one year - full refund to the Town of Southold. One year, plus one day to two years from the day of receipt - 80% of purchase price refunded to the Town of Southold. Two years, plus one day to three years from the day of receipt - 60% of purchase price refunded to the Town of Southold. Three years, plus one day to four years from the day of receipt - 40% of purchase price refunded to the Town of Southold. Fgur years, plus one day to five years from the day of receipt - 20% of purchase price refunded to the Town of Southold. More than five years from the day of receipt - no refund to the Town of Southold. INSURANCE: Before any contract is awarded, the successful bidder must present a certificate of product liability insurance in the amount of no less than ten million dollars, and an attached letter agreeing to maintain at least this amount of insurance throughout the entire five year warranty period of each vest. Failure to maintain this insurance will be cause for the Town of Southold to disregard the purchase contract. SIZE DESIGNATION: Manufacturer shall designate on each vest ballistic panel a standard size if applicable. Custom cut panels have "custom" permanently marked on the panel. Markings to be designed so as to be legible throughout the five year ballistic warranty of the garment. DELIVERY: 6 weeks ARO SILENCE OF SPECIFICATIONS: The apparent silence of this specification as to any details or the omission from it of a detailed description concerning any point shall be interpreted as meaning that only the best commercial practices are to prevail and that only materials and workmanship of first quality are to be used. -32- REQUIRED BID DOCUMENTATION: In summary, the Following documentation and samples are mandatory at the time of bid opening. They will not be accepted at a later date. A. Test Results verifying that vest offered complies with NIJ Standard 0101.03 for both male and female models. B. All written manufacturer's warranties for armor and carriers. C. The successful bidder must present a certificate of insurance liability issued to the Town of Southold, New York of no less than ten million dollars, and an attached letter agreeing to maintain this amount throughout the entire five year warranty period of each vest. This certificate is not necessary at the time of bid, but is required before any contract is awarded. D. V-50 test results performed by H.P. White Laboratory, Inc. E. Test results from H.P. White Laboratory verifying that the offered vest satisfactorily stops Norma 9mm 116 GR.FMJ ammunition. F. Test results from H.P. White Laboratory verifying that the offered breast plate alone will defeat a Remington 124 GR.FMJ round at 1090 to 1140 feet per second. G. Test results from H.P. White Laboratory verifying that the offered breast plate when integrated into the ballistic panel shall defeat a 7" long ice pick at 39.9 fi/lbs. Ion full accordance with HPW-TP-0400.04. H. Test results from H.P. White Laboratory verifying that the offered breast when integrated into the ballistic panel will defeat a 7.62mm x 25mm, 86 gr. Steel jacketed Tokarov round at 1400 to 1450 feet per second. I~ A detailed chemical report (if chemicals are used within ballistic panels). If no chemicals are used, a repor~ so stating by manufacturer. SAMPLES: A. One complete male vest, which includes an integrated TRD with carriers, is to be submit'~ed at time of bid B. One sample o£the TRD which is at least 35 square inches and not weigh more than 5.0 ounces. -33- ALL-YEAR TROUSERS FABRIC: DESIGN: POCKETING: POCKET DESIGN: 13-13-1/2 oz/linear yard (60" width) 55% Dacron/45% wool serge two ply warp and filling, breaking strength of 120 lbs. warp and 100 lbs. filling. COLOR: Dark Navy Blue. Fabric may be dry cleaned or laundered in home washing machine. Trouser shall be manufactured from a men's uniform trouser pattern. The trouser styling shall incorporate a plain front and straight leg bottoms. The trouser will have two straight side pockets, two hip pockets, a dropped watch pocket and two club pockets, one below each hip pocket. The pocketing shall be 70% Polyester/30% Cotten, 2.9 oz. per square yard (60" width) with a minimum 78x64 count. Pocketing must have a durable press finish and the color of the pocketing must be black. The two side pockets will have a minimum opening of 6- 1/4" and a minimum depth of 5-3/4" measured from the bottom of the pocket opening. Side pockets shall have firm straight bartacks at top and bottom of pocket openings (use of triangle bartacks will be cause for rejection). Pockets shall be constructed using the stitch, turn, and topstitch method. Pocket facings shall be made of the basic fabric and measure a minimum of 1-2/" from the bottom of the pocket opening. The two hip pockets shall have a minimum opening of 6- 1/4" and a minimum depth of 5-3/4" measured from the bottom of the pocket opening. Hip pockets shall be constructed using the double welt method on a REECE PW machine and the welts shall be finished in such a manner that there is no topstitching (topstitched hip pocket welts shall be a cause for rejection). The corners of the hop pockets shall have firm straight bartacks for reinforcing strength. Use of triangle bartacks will be cause for rejection. The left hip pocket shall have a centered tab made of basic cloth inserted into the top welt with bartacks at the top and bottom of the tab to form an opening for a button. A button shall be located below the bottom of welt corresponding in location with the tab. The watch pocket shall be located on the right front 3" below the waistband. This pocket shall have a minimum opening and depth of 2-3/4". The front of the pocket shall be made of pocketing fabric and the back of the pocket shall be made of basic fabric and the two pieces are securely stitched together. Each corner of the pocket opening shall have firm straight bartacks. WAISTBAND: FLY: BELT LOOPS: BRIAD: There shall be club pockets located 3-1/4" (plus or minus 1/4") below each hip pocket. The club pockets shall be 1-1/4" (plus or minus 1/4") from the sideseam with a minimum opening of 3-1/4" and a minimum depth of 8-1/4". Pocketing material to be the same as side and hip pockets. Club pockets shall be constructed using the double welt method on a REECE PW machine and finished in such a manner that there is no topstitching (topstitched club pockets shall be cause to rejection). The corners of the club pockets shall have firm straight bartacks for reinforcing strength. Use of triangle bartacks will be cause for rejection. The waistband shall be constructed using the "closed method" and shall measure 2" wide when finished. The waistband curtain is to be made of the same fabric and color as the pocketing material and must be attached to the trouser with a zig-zag stitch. The waistband must contain BAN-ROI_ to prevent roll over and have three strand snugtex to keep shirts tucked in. The waistband closure shall be accomplished with a crushproof hook and eye. The hook and eye shall be reinforced with stays made of non- woven fabric that are anchored by the topstitching for the fly facing and curtain. This topstitching must be to the top of the waistband. The waistband shall be set on and closed using a Iockstitch (use of a chainstitch is unacceptable) to stitch in the band seam through the outer fabric and the waistband curtain. The waistband must be topstitched 1/16" below the waistband seam for added strength. Trouser shall have a metal memory lock zipper. There shall be a French Fly tap closure on the inside of the right fly. The tab shall be double ply made of the basic cloth (tabs made of pocketing material or a "grown on" French FI~/ will be cause for rejection). The right fly shall be lined with the same fabric as the waistband curtain and pocketing. The fly lining shall be sewn to left fly below the zipper in a neat and durable manner. A button shall be located on the left fly corresponding with the French Fly tab to provide a clean and comfortable closure. There shall be a firm straight bartack at the bottom of fly going through the zipper tape. There shall be a minimum of seven 3/4" wide interlined belt loops. Ail loops (except for the back center loop) must be sewn into the bottom of the waistband ("dropped" belt loops are cause for rejection) and the top of the belt loops shall be caught into the waistband curtain seam with a Rocap machine. The bottom of the center back loop shall be tacked to the trouser and the top of the loop tacked to the outside of the waistband. The trouser shall have 1/4" black tubular braid on the sideseams from the bottom of the side pockets to the bottom of the trouser legs. -35- STITCHING, PRESSING ,5 FINISHING: LABELS: STOCK SIZES: Trouser must be stitched with matching thread and all stitching to show must be 10-11 stitches per inch. Trouser must be neatly pressed on Hothead Presses and properly shaped. Outseams and inseams must be pressed open. Trouser must be cleaned and finished to eliminate loose threads. Trouser must have a care label permanently affixed that also indicates the size. A paper ticket showing the size, fabric content, cut number, and WPL number must be on the outside of the waistband. Garment must be made in the United States of American and bear a union label. Trouser must be available in the following stock sizes: REGULAR RISE: 28 - 52 (EVEN ONLY OVER 38) SHORT RISE: 28 - 40 (EVEN ONLY) -36- ELASTIOUE TROUSERS FABRIC: DESIGN: POCKETING: POCKET DESIGN: 12-12 1/2 OZ./LINEAR YARD (60" WIDTH) 100% TEXTURIZED POLYESTER WITH A PERMANENT WASHABLE AND DRY CLEANABLE MOISURE TRANSPORT/SOIL RELEASE SYSTEM. COLOR: DARK NAVY BLUE. Trouser shall be manufactured from a men's uniform trouser pattern. The trouser styling shall incorporate a plain front and straight leg bottoms. The trouser will have two straight side pockets, two hip pockets, a watch pocket and two club pockets, one below each hip pocket. The pocketing shall be 70% Polyester/30% Cotton, 2.9 oz. per square yard (60" width) with a minimum 78 x 64 count. Pocketing must have a durable press finish and the color of the pocketing must be black. The two side pockets will have a minimum opening of 6- 1/4" and a minimum depth of 5-3/4" measured from the bottom of the pocket opening. Side pockets shall have triangle bartacks at top and bottom of the pocket opening. Side pockets shall have triangle barracks at top and bottom of pocket openings. Pockets shall be constructed using the stitch, turn, and topstitch method. Pocket facings shall be made of the basic fabric and measure a minimum of 1-1/2" from the bottom of the pocket opening. The two hip pockets shall have a minimum opening of 5- 1/2" and a minimum depth of 5-3/4" measured from the bottom of the pocket opening. Hip pockets shall be constructed using the double welt method on a REECE PW machine and the welts shall be finished in such a manner that there is no topstitching (topstitched hip pocket welts shall be cause for rejection). The corners of the hip pockets shall have triangle bartacks for reinforcing strength. The left hip pocket shall have a centered tab made of basic cloth inserted into the top welt with bartacks at the top and bottom of the tab to form an opening for a button. A button shall be located below the bottom of welt corresponding in location with the tab. The watch pocket shall be located on the right front at the waistband. This pocket shall have a minimum opening and depth of 2-3/4". The front of the pocket shall be made of pocketing fabric and the back of the pocket shall be made of basic fabric and the two pieces are securely stitched together. Each corner of the pocket opening shall have firm straight bartacks. -37- WAISTBAND: FLY: BELT LOOPS: There shall be club pockets located 3-1/4" (plus or minus 1/4") below each hip pocket. The club pockets shall be 1-1/4" (plus or minus 1/4") from the sideseam with a minimum opening of 3-1/4" and a minimum depth of 8-1/4". Pocketing material to be the same as side and hip pockets. Club pockets shall be constructed using the double welt method on a REECE PW machine and finished in such a manner that there is no topstitching (topstitched club pockets shall be cause for rejection). The corners of the club pockets shall have triangle bartacks for reinforcing strength. The waistband shall be constructed using the "closed method" and shall measure 2" wide when finished. The waistband curtain is to be made of the same fabric and color as the pocketing material and must be aattached to the trouser with a zig-zag stitch. The waistband must contain BAN-ROL to prevent roll over and have three strand snugtex to keep shirts tucked in. The waistband closure shall be accomplished with a crushproof hook and eye. The hook and eye shall be reinforced with stays made of a non-wove fabric that are anchored by the topstitching for the fly facing and curtain. This topstitching must be to the top of the waistband. The waistband shall be set on and closed using a Iockstitch (use of a chainstitch is unacceptable) to stitch in the band seam through the outer fabric and the waistband curtain. Trouser shall have a metal memory lock zipper. There shall be a French Fly tab closure on the inside of the right fly. The tab shall be double ply made of the basic cloth (tabs made of pocketing material or a "grown on" French Fly will be cause for rejection). The right fly shall be lined with the same fabric as the waistband curtain and pocketing. The fly lining shall be sewn to the left fly below the zipper in a neat and durable manner. A button shall be located on the left fly corresponding with the French Fly tab to provide a clean and comfortable closure. There shall be a firm straight bartack at the bottom of the fly going through the zipper tape. There shall be a minimum of seven 2" wide Tunnel style belt loops. All loops (except for the back center loop) must be sewn into the bottom of the waistband ("dropped" belt loops are cause for rejection) and the top of the belt loops shall be caught into the waistband curtain seam with a Rocap machine. The bottom of the center back loop shall be tacked to the trouser and the top of the loop tacked to the outside of the waistband. -38- STITCHING, PRESSING g FINISHING: I_ABELS: STOCK SIZES: Trouser must be stitched with matching thread and all stitching to show must be 10-11 stitches per inch. Trouser must be neatly pressed on Hothead Presses and properly shaped. Outseams and inseams must be pressed open. Trouser must be cleaned and finished to eliminate loose threads. Trouser must have a care label permanently affixed that also indicates the size. A paper ticket showing the size, fabric content, cut number, and WPL number must be on the outside of the waistband. Trousers must be available in the following stock sizes: REGULAR RISE: 28 - 50 (EVEN ONLY OVER 38) SHORT RISE: 28 - 40 (EVEN ONLY) All trousers must be Union made and to carry the Union label. HOLSTER DESCRIPTION: CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS: FINISH: MANUFACTURING PROCESS: MODEL: Safety Holster for Glock model 19 9MM semi-automatic handguns. Designed for use on a Sam Browne belt. Maintains handgun in a stable, tactically ready configuration. Front unlocking design utilizes wraparound retraining flap with conventional snap assembly with stiff socket. Internal trigger guard lock holds weapon on each side of trigger guard. Medium height rid and straight drop carry. Belt loop tension device with allen key. Covered trigger guard and weatherproof. Lamination of engineered materials polyrurethane and Orthopedic grade suede leather. 207 and 277 nylon cord stitching. Case hardened nylon screws and T-nuts. Aeron 120 and DuPont Zytel as reinforcement in strategic areas. Conventional snap assembly with stiff socket. Injection molded, 3 piece trigger guard lock mechanism. Textured Chevreau plain finish. Holster body heat and pressure molded to specified gun with wraparound, weltless construction. Sight channel molded in. Belt shank heat and pressure molded for body curvature. Shank is bolted onto holster body with case hardened hardware. Injected molded trigger guard lock is bolted in with case hardened screws. Safariland Model #295, or equal. SOUTHOLD TOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT UNIFORM CLOTHING PER ITEM PRICE SHEET Spring/Fall Jacket Winter Coat Winter Gloves Sweater - Long Sleeve Sweater - Vest Overshoe Boots Raincoat and Cap Cover 8-Point Summer & Winter Caps Long Sleeved Shirt - 65% Polyester/35% Rayon-Tropical Navy Blue, Light Blue, White & Silver Tan Long Sleeved Shirt - 65% Polyester/35% Cotton-Poplin Navy Blue, Light Blue, White & Silver Tan Short Sleeved Shirt - 65% Polyester/35% Rayon-Tropical Navy Blue, Light Blue, White & Silver Tan Short Sleeved Shirt - 65% Polyester/35% Cotton-Poplin Navy Blue, Light Blue, White & Silver Tan Soft Body Armor All-Year Trousers Elastique Trousers Holster Per Item Price Per Item Price Per Item Price Per Item Price Per Item Price Per Item Price Per Item Price Per Item Price Per Item Price Per Item Price Per Item Price Per Item Price Per Item Price Per Item Price Per Item Price Per Item Price -I11- ELIZABETH A. NEVILLE TOWN CLERK REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS MARRIAGE OFFICER RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER FREEDOM OF INFORMATION OFFICER OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK TOWN OF $OUTHOLD Town Hall, 53095 Main Road P.O. Box 1179 Southold, New York 11971 Fax (516) 765-1823 Telephone (516) 765-1800 BID ON FURNISHING UNIFORMS TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT BID OPENING: 10:00 A.M., TUESDAY, DECEMBER lq, lggg ONE (1) BID WAS RECEIVED: Charles Greenblatt, Inc. 3q-36 Cain Drive Brentwood, NY 11717-1261 231-q010 tele; 231-4024 fax Per Item Price Sheet LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN~ in accordance with the provisions of Section 103 of the General Municipal Law, that sealed bids will be received by the Town Clerk of the Town of Southold, Suffolk County, New York, at the Southold Town Clerk's Office, Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold, New York 11972, until 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, December lq, 1999, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing to the Town of Southold Police Department Uniform Clothing for calendar year 2000. Specifications for the Police Department obtained at the Office of the $outhold Town non-refundable fee of $25.00. Uniform Clothing may be Clerk upon payment of a The Town Board of the Town of Southold reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any defect or informality in any bid should it be deemed in the best interest of the Town of Southold to do so. All bids must be submitted on the per item price list, and must be accompanied by a Non-Collusive Bid Certificate, and bank draft or certified check in the amount of $100.00. All bids must be marked "Bid on Police Department Uniform Clothing", and must be signed and sealed in envelopes plainly addressed to the Town Clerk, Town of Southold, Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold, New York 11971. The bid price shall not include any tax, federal, state, or local, from which the Town of Southold is exempt. Dated: November 16, 1999. ELIZABETH A. NEVILLE SOUTHOLD TOWN CLERK PLEASE PUBLISH ON NOVEMBER 18 1999, AND FORWARD ONE (1) AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION TO ELIZABETH NEVILLE, TOWN CLERK, TOWN HALL, PO BOX 1179, SOUTHOLD, NY 11971. FLEET 21028 1~10/99 CHARLES GREENBLATT, INC. C E RTl =~ = r~4o .^OP.^uGE OF.CE ~ ~ ~PPAUGE, NEW YORK 11788 34-36 CAIN DR, 8REN~D, NY 11717 ~AYAB~ ~ ONL~ A~ ORIGINALLY DRAWN 1-32/210 AN~ W .N ~, ~ ~,~ LN~RSED TO THE TO~ CLE~ TO~ OF SO~[D _.. CL.;:: , _ .... $ **I00.00 O~DE~ OF ~e Hundred ~d *************************************** 53095TO~ HALLMAiN S~ET SOUTHOLD, ~ 1197 l MEMO Police Unifo~-Bid Deposit ."O ~ ~O ~,~ ~iO E ~OOO] ~ E~: hB I,,,OOOOO~,"B ? ~a ~ B SOUTHOLD TOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT UNIFORM CLOTHING PER ITEM PRICE SHEET Spring/Fall Jacket Winter Coat Winter Gloves Sweater - Long Sleeve Sweater - Vest Overshoe Boots Raincoat and Cap Cover 8-Point Summer & Winter Caps Long Sleeved Shirt - 65% Polyester/35% Rayon-Tropical Navy Blue, Light Blue, White & Silver Tan Long Sleeved Shirt - 65% Polyester/35% Cotton-Poplin Navy Blue, Light Blue, White & Silver Tan Short Sleeved Shirt - 65% Polyester/35% Rayon-Tropical Navy Blue, Light Blue, White & Silver Tan Short Sleeved Shirt - 65% Polyester/35% Cotton-Poplin Navy Blue, Light Blue, White & Silver Tan Soft Body Armor Ali-Year Trousers Elastique Trousers Holster Per Item Price Per Item Price Per Item Price Per Item Price.~d,'~']~ Per Item Price 2~%-~- (?' Per Item Price /~.~~ Per Item Price ~z~' Per Item Price Per Item Price Per Item Price Per Item Price Per Item Price Per Item Price /f~/.~, Per Item Price Per Item Price 3~/: Per Item Price~-~ ¢;HARLES GREENBLATT INC. 34-36 CAIN DRIVE BRENTWOOD, N.Y. 11111 231 4024 Phone516-~'51-401~) NON-COLLUSIVE BID CERTIFICATE The undersigned bidder certifies that this bid has been arrived at by the bidder independently and has been submitted without collusion with any other vendor of materials, supplies or equipment of the type described in the invitation for bids, and the contents of this bid have not been communicated by the bidder, nor, to its best knowledge and belief, by any of its employees or agents, to any person not an employee or agent of the bidder or its surety on any bond furnished herewith prior to the official opening of the bid. (Signed~ (Corporate (if any) Bid on POLICE DEPARTMENT UNIFORM CLOTHING - 1998 10/1~/99 Fl~! 16:01 FA[ 7414792 AR.M~-HOLDINGS ~ooz National Law nforcement and Corrections Technology Center Natiox~al 2277 Research Boulevard Rock'ville, MD 20850 800..248-2742 ~'*;~: 301-519-5149 INTE~N~T; v, ww. nleo'.,r..org ~.M~ a~knlectcOnl~,c.org May 19, 1999 Jonathan Spiller President American Body Armor and Equipment Company 13386 International Parkway Jacksonville, FL 32218 Dear Mr. Spiller:. We have completed our evaluation of the armor you submitted for testing in accordance with NIJ Standard-Of01..03 and are pleased to inform you that your model XT2T-2 (type II),. as tested, complies with the standard. At your request, or the request of another party interested in compliance of your armor with NIJ Standard-0101.03, NLECTC will provide verification of compliance along with the test results for the above model. J- Sincerely, Brian L. Keith Equipment Testing Technician Testing Manager 10/15/99 FRI 13:00 [TX/RX NO 5271] ~002 National Law Enforcement and Technology Center National 2277 Resea~:h Boulevan:l Rocl~lle, MD 20850 800-248-2742 FAX= 301-519-$14g lu?E~(mAET; www. nlecrc. C~g E-MAIL: iL1~u'l~'ctC~leCte.org May 19, 1999 Jonathan Spiller President American Body Armor and Equipment Company 13386 International Parkway Jacksonville, FL 32218 Dear Mr. Spiller: We have completed our evaluation of the armor you submitted for testing in a,'cordance with NIJ Standard-Of01.03 and are pleased to inform you that your model XT2TF-3 (female) (type II), as tested, complies wi~ the standard. At your request, or the request of another party interested in compliance of your armor with NIJ Standard-OlOf.03. NLECTC will provide verification of compliance along with the test results for the above model. Sincerely, Brian L. Keith Equipment Testing Technician Testing Manager 10115/99 FRI 13:00 [TX/RX NO 5271] ~003 ~ National Law Enf~ement and Corrections Te~ology Center National Imfitute of Justice - o%%~""~,~ Janua~ 27,1998 Jonathan Spiller President American Body Armor and Equipment Company 13386 International Parkway Jacksonville, FL 32218 Dear Mr. Spiller:. We have completed our evaluation of the armor you submitted for testing in accordance with NIJ Standard-0101.03 and are pleased to inform you that your model XT2F-1 (female) (type II), as tested, complies with the standard. At your request, or the request of another party interested in compliance of your armor with NM Standard-O'101.03, NLECTC will provide verification of compliance along with the test results for the above model. Sincerely, T~~r~.~. C~lang Coordinator' Senior Project Manager P.O. Box 1160, Rockville. MD 20849-1160 800--248-2742 Fax: 301-25 I-5149 H.P. WHITE LABORATOF , INC. 3114 Scar'ooro Road Street, Maryland 21154-182.~. Telephone: (410) 838-6550 Facsimile: (410) 838-2802 15 January 1998 (HPWLI 7515-01F) American EodyArmor and Equipment Company 13386 International Parkway Jacksonville, Florida 32218 Attention= Mr. Larry Battle In accordance with your verbal authorization, H.P. White Laboratory, Inc. conducted Ballistic'Resistance Teats of eight panels (four com[~lete female vesta) of AmericanBodyArmorand Equipment Company armor, MODEL XT2F-1 (STELE NA), [~T NUMBER %300 which were received on 13 Jet, usry 1998. Testingwas not witnessed by a representative of Aspen Systems, Inc. The testing, which was authorized by Aspen Systems, Inc., was conducted in accordance with the requirements of NIJ-STD-0101.03, BALLISTIC P. ESISTANCE OF POLICE BODY ARMOR, dated April 1987 and all changes, verbal and written, authorized byAspen Systems, Inc. as of the date of testing. The results of this teat are robe used for certification of the armor in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Justice's certification program for armor intended for use bylaw Enforcement Officers. H.P. White Laboratory, Inc. is not empowered to issue or deny that certification, however, the attached data sheets indicate that this sampling of American Body Armor and Equipment Company, MODEL ZT2F-1 SATISFIED the ballistic requirements of NIJ-STD-0101.03 prerequisite to certification for Level II protection. This determination represents an assessment of the design of the samples actually tested by H.P. White Laboratory, Inc. and should NOT be interpreted as an endorsement by H.P. White ?~horatory, Inc. of the future quality or performance of any other assembly of the same confi~urstion, such certitude can b e afforded only through a systematic and ongoingquality assurance . test program of the entire population of assemblies. Table I (attached) is a summary of the attached data records. The test samples and a copy of this report are being forwarded to Aspen Systems, Inc. and you may expect their formal notification promptly. Should you have any questions regarding this matter or if we may be of any further service, please do not hesitate to contact us. Very truly yours, H. P. WHITE LABORATORY, INC. D~/lt enclosures cc: Aspen Systems, Inc. (Lance Miller) American Body Armor and Equip~ent Company Attention.- Mr. Larry Battle 15 January 1998 (H~WLI 7515-01F) Page 2 TABLE I. SUMMARY OF ~ESULTS (MODEL XT2F-1) Test Sample Ballistic Threat{a) Serial Tested Weight Plies Obliquity Caliber Shots Velocity Number (lbs.) (degrees) (b) (fps) Max. Min. 97825- 86 front wet 3.44 23 0 .357 Mag. 4 1444 1431 30 .357 Mag. 2 1441 1418 91 back wet 3.25 23 0 .357 Mag. 4 1449 1422 30 .357 Mag. 2 1420 1417 89 front dry 3.44 23 0 .357 Mag. 4 1431 1430 30 .357 Mag. 2 1425 1420 96 back dr~ 3.24 23 0 .357 Mag. 4 1433 1418 30 .357 Mag. 2 1430 1419 Results Pene- Defor- trationmation (m) (c) 0 32 0 na 0 32 0 na 0 32 0 na 0 3O 0 na 90 front wet 3.45 23 0 9~m 4 1213 1202 30 9mm 2 1199 1196 92 back wet 3.24 23 0 9mm 4 1214 1201 30 9n~n 2 1218 1210 85 front dry 3.~4 23 0 9nun 4 1219 1200 30 9nun 2 1208 1207 94 back dry 3.24 23 0 9~ 4 1219 1197 30 9~ 2 1226 1211 (a) Per NIJ-STD-0101.03, Lave1 .II. (b) All amn~nition handloaded by H.P. White Laboratory, Inc. (c) Deformation of clay backing. Maximum allowable= 44~. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 25 25 25 H.P. WHITE LABORATORY, INC. 3114 Scarboro Road Street, Maryland 2'J 154-1822 Telephone: (410) 838-6550 Facsimile: (410) 838-2802 16 January 1998 (HPWLI 7515-02A3) (Revised 26 January 1998) American Body Armor and Eguipment, Inc. 13386 International Parkway Jacksonville, Florida 32218 Attention= Mr. Larry Battle Gentlemen= In accordance withyour letter dated 14 January1998, H.P. White Laboratory, Inc. conducted Ballistio Limit, Protection (V80BL[P]) Testing of one soft woven ballistic test panel identified as MODEL XT2-1 whichwas received on 13 January 1998 via United Parcel Service. Testing was conducted in accor4~ce with the ~=ocedures of MIL-STD-662E, dated 22 January 1987, using caliber 9m~, 124.0 grain, FMJammu~ition. The test sample was mounted on an indoor range 15.0 feet from the muzzle of a test barrel to produce zero degree obliquity impacts. Lumiline screens were positioned at 5.0 and 10.0 feet which, in conjunction with an elapsed time counter (chronograph), were used to compute projectile velocities 7.5 feet from the muzzle. Table I is a summary of the attached data record. TABLE I. St~EY OF RESULTS Test BamPle Ballistic Threat Ballistic Limit(fPs) Number Weight Plies Caliber Shots VS0 High Low (lbs.) BL(P) Partial Co~lete 3 1.68 23 9mm 10 1593 1696 1510 NOTE= Testing conducted with 4.0 inch thick clay backing behind panel. The test s~-~2.1e is being returned via Federal Express. Should you have any questions regarding this matter or if we may be of any further service, please do not hesitate to contact us. Very truly yours, H. P. WHITE LABORATORY, INC. P.M/lt enclosure RESEARCH" DEVELOPMENT · ENGINEERING H.P. WHITE LABORATO III , INC. 3114 Scart)oro Road Street, Maryland 21154-1822 Telephone: (410) 838-6550 Facsimile: (410) 838-2802 16 January 1998 (HPWLI 7515-02A2) (Revised 26 January 1998) American Body Armor and E~uipment, Inc. 13386 International Parkway Jacksonville, Florida 32218 Attention: Mr. Larry Battle Gentlemen: In accorR-n~e withy our letter dated 14 January1998, H.P. White r~oratory, Inc. conducted Ballistic Limit, Protection (VSOBL[P]) Teetiz~j of one soft woven ballistic test panel identified as MODEL XT2-1 which~ras received on 13 January 1998 via United Parcel Service. Testing was conducted in accordance with the procedures of MIL-STD-662E, dated 22 January 1987, using caliber .357 Magnum, 158.0 grain, JSP a~aaznition. The test sample was mounted on an indoor range 15.0 feet from the muzzle of a test barrel to produce zero degree obliquity impacts. Lumiline screen- were positioned at 5.0 and 10.0 feet which, in conjunction with an elapsed time counter (chronograph), were used to com~ute projectile velocities 7.5 feet from the muzzle. Table I is a sun, nary of the attached data record. TABLE I. SU~WARY OF RESULTS Test Sample Ballistic Threat Ball~stic Limit (fDs) Number -Weight Plies Caliber Shots VS0 High Low (lbs.) BL(P) Partial Complete 2 1.67 23 .357 Mag. 10 1639 1655 1624 NOTE: Testing conducted with 4.0 inch thick clay backing behind panel. The test sample is being returned via Federal Express. 'Should you bays any questions regarding this matter or if we may be of any further service, please do not hesitate to contact us. Very truly yours, H. P, WHITE LABORATORY, INC. RESEARCH · DEVELOPMENT - ENGINEERING National Law E~. ement and Co.rrections T~ology Center National In,~titute of Justice ~,~;~L~ Janua~ 13,1998 Jonathan Spiller President American Body Armor and Equipment Company 13386 Intemational Parkway Jacksonville, FL 32218 Dear Mr. Spiller. We have completed our evaluation of the armor you submitted for testing in accordance with NIJ Standard-0101.03 and are pleased to inform you that your model XT2-'I (type II), as tested, complies with the standard. At your request, or the request of another party interested in compliance of your armor with NIJ Standard-0101.03, NLECTC will provide verification of compliance along with the test results for the above model. Sincerely, Te~g/~f~tor Marc H. Caplan Senior Project Manager PO. Box 1160, Rockvill¢, MD 20~49--1160 800-248-2742 Fax: 301-519-5149 H.P. WHITE LABORATOR NC. 3114 ScaCooro Road Street, Maryland 21154-1822 Telephone: (410) 838-6550 Facsimile: (410) 838-2802 6 Januaz'~ 1998 (HPW~I 7515-01A) American Body Armor end Equipment Company 13386 International Parkway Jacksonville, Florida 32218 Attention= Mr. Larry Battle In accordance with your verb~l authorization, H.P. White Laboratory, Inc. conducted Ballistic Resistance Tests of eight penels (four complete male vests) of AmericanBodyArmorand Equipment Company armor, MODEL XT2-1 (ST~LENA), LOT NOMBER 4500 which were received on 30 December 1997. Testing was not witnessed by a representative of Aspen Systems, Inc., however, all testing was witnessed by a representative of American Body Armor and Equipment Company. The testing, which was authorizedbyAspen Systems, Inc., was conducted in accorR--ce with the requirements of NIJ-STD-0101.03, BALLISTIC RESISTANCE OF POLICE BODY ARMOR, dated April 1987 end all ch--gee, verbal and written, authorized byAapanSystems, Inc. as of the date of testing. The results of this test are to be used for cer~ification of the armor in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Justice's certification program for ar~or intended for use bylaw Enforcement Officers. H.P. White Laboratory, Inc. is not empowered to issue or deny that certification, however, the attached data sheets indicate that this sampling of AmericanBodyArmorand Equipment Co~any, MODEL XT2-1~ATZBFIEDthe ballistic recluiremants of NIJ-STD-0101.03 prerequisite to certification for Level II protection. This determinstion represents an assessment of ~he design of the samples actually tested by H.P. White Laboratory, Inc. and should NOT be interpreted as an endorsement by H.P. White Laboratory, Inc. of the future quality or performance of any other assembly of ~he same configuration. Such . certitude cen be afforded only through e systematic~ndongoingquality assurance test pro,ram of the entire population of assemblies. Table I (attached) is a euaanary of the attached data records. The test samples and a copy of this report are being forwarded to Aspen Systems, Inc. and you may expect their formal notification promptly, should you have any questions regarding this matter or if we may be of any further service, please do not hesitate to contact us. Very truly yours, H. P. WHITE LABORATORY, INC. American Body Armor and Equipment Company Attention: Mr. Larry Battle 6 Ja~luary 1998 (HPWLI 7515-01A) Page 2 SOMMARY OF RESULTS (MODEL XT2-1) Test SamPle Ballist~c Threat(a) Results Serial Tested Weight Plies Obliquity Caliber Shots Velocity Pene- Defor- Nllmber (lbs.} (degrees) (b) (fps) tration mation Max. Min. (mm) (c) 97825- 78 front wet 3.00 23 0 .357 Mag. 4 1439 1429 0 34 30 .357 Mag. 2 1431 1420 0 na 80 back wet 3.25 23 0 .357 Mag. 4 1439 1411 0 32 30 .357 Mag. 2 1422 1421 0 na 76 front dry 2,99 23 0 .357 Mag. 4 1435 1420 0 34 30 .357 Mag. 2 1433 1427 0 na 82 back dry 3,25 23 0 .357 Mag. 4 1437 1417 0 37 30 .357 Mag. 2 1427 1420 0 11a 75 front wet 2.89 23 0 9n~n 4 1221 1198 0 24 30 9mm 2 1212 1205 0 na 83 back wet 3.23 23 0 9mm 4 1216 1202 0 23 30 9mm 2 1217 1205 0 na 73 front dry 2,97 23 0 9mm 4 1219 1212 0 25 30 9mm 2 1229 1216 0 ~a 81 back dry 3.24 23 0 9mm 4 1220 1204 0 23 30 9mm 2 1206 1199 0 na (a) Per NIJ-STD-0101.03, ~evel II. (b) All a~munitton handloaded by H.P. White Laboratory, Inc. (c) Deformation of clay backing. Maxi~tu~allowable: 44rmn. H.P. WHITE LABORAT( ,RY, INC. 3114 Scamoro Roac~ Street, Mary~a~J 21154-1822. Te~phone: (410) 838-~550 Facsimile: (410) 838-2802 23 November 1998 (HPWLI 7515-12C) American ~ody A_~T~Or a~d ~ ~uipment, Inc. 13386 Internacio~91 Park~ [y Jacksonville, Florida 32 .~18 Attention: Mr. Larry Battle In accordance with 'our letters dated16 and19 November 1998, H.P. white T~oratory, Inc. conducte~ Ballistic Resistance Testing ct one ballistic test panel identified as MODEL X~2-1 which was delivered on 18 November via Utlited Darts1 SerVice, Testing was conduct:d in accordance with your inatruotio~ ~si~lg caliber 9~n, 116.0 grain, Steel a mnun~tion. The ~ea~ sample was moun~ed on an ~ndoor range 16.5 fee= from =he m.~zzle of a test barrel to ~roduce zero degree obliq~i=y impacts. Lumiline screens were positioned a= 6.5 and 9.S feet which, in conjunction with an elapsed ~ime counter {chronograph), were used =o couture projectile velocities 8.[ feet from the muzzle. Table I is a summary of the attached dace record. % ~J~LB I. S~Y OP ~$ULTS lqu~er HPW - '~ (lbs.) (deg 'ecs) ~[listic Threat Results Caliber shots Velocit¥(fps] Pens- Deform. Min. tration (mm) (a) Max Min 0.82 23 ' 9~ I 1172 0 32 (a) Defora~ttion of S.S inch t:~ick clay backing behind panel. The test sam~01e ie b~n~j returned via United Parcel Service. Should you have any ques[ions regard~ag this matter or if we may be o£any ~ur~h=r service, Dlease do no~ hesitate ~o contact us. very truly yOurs, H. ~. WHITE LA~ORATORY, INC REI~EAFICH o DEVF. LOPMENT - ENGINEERING H.P. WHITE LABORATC RY, INC. 3114 SCaWooro Road Street. Maryland 21154-:1822 Telephone: (410) 838-6550 Facsimile: (410) 038-;'802 33 No~ead3er 3.998 (~I 7515-12D) American Bo~y Armor and E [ui~mant, Inc. 13386 International Park~ ty JacJ~sonv~lle, Plor£da 32 !18 Attention: Mr. ~arr~ Rat ;le G~ntlemen: In accordance with ¥ ~r letters ~ated 16 an~ 19 November 1998, H.P. white ?~orator~, inc. cond~tec, ~allistio Li~i=, Pro=ec=io~ (VSOBL[P]) Te. stin~ of one ballistic test sample fetes :ified as MOD~L ~2-1 which was reeeive~ on 18 November 1998 via O~ited Parcel Se.-zice. Testing was oonduo~e.~ in accorc]Anoe with Ch~ proce~-ves of ~LIL-STD-662;, da~ed 22 January !987, .z~ir~ caliber .22, 17.0 ~r&in ~ra~e~= sim~a=ore uonfo~in~ to ~L-P-46593)'. ~ ~st sa~l~ was ~=~ fc~t f~m ~he ~zzl~ of a =est ~1 to p~o~ z~o L~line screens were pos~ cited at 5.0 ~d 10.0 fee= whi~, tn con]~c=ion ~ elapsed =i~ co,=er (~ r~a~), ~re used =0 c~u=e p~je~tile velooities 7.5 fee= from =he ~2z1.~. S=~rd ~ag coeffici~ t~les for fra~t simulating ~rojectile= ~x = used to ualo~ate stri~;~ ~l~ities. ~re dete~ed ~ vi~) ~tion of a 0.020 al~n~ ~sitionad 6.0 ~,~s ~h;~4, =,R p~lel to, ~ te;c se~%e. T~le I is a s~ of the att;.ohed ~ta record. N~mber weight mlie; cal~r s~ts V50 High ~w (lbs.) BL(P) Partial C~le=e ~W-4 1.59 23 .22 F.S. 10 1709 17~5 1654 The test sample is be~ =g returned via Federal ~ress. should you h~ve any questions re~jara;n~ tb/s ;.after or if we may ~e of any further servi~e, ~lea~e do not hesita=e to =o~tam u~. Very =ruly yours, H. P. WHITE LABORATORY, INC. NOV 30 '98 16:52 4108382802 P. 03 R-324 F-569 DaCe ~c,d : 11-24-98 1-1. P. ~ITE LABOI~TOR¥. l~C. J~ ~. : 75~5-~2 Hie (S~;}; AHMUNITION Oe~rlptl~; YODEL: T~D STUD ALONE, SEE P~AN~S FOR ~ Thic~s~: ~ A~. Thick. : ~ (I): gram FF~T 124.0gr C2): (3); ~pLe KO. : HI~-i u~i~t : 1.78 lbs. #mr~ ; TUt PHeS,'LMtMt~S: Lolc ~o.: KEHINOTON 23558 Lot SET-UP VeL. screens : 6.5 ft. & 9.5 ft.. Shot _%¢,~'_Jag: ONE SHOT PEP,. PANEL ~tl~i~ : 0 UI~ P~L : C~Y ~ to Tar;et: 16.5 f=. Range limber : 1 hacking ~at=riat: 5.5" CLAY/PLY%~OOD TBr~et to Hit. ; O.0Ln. Shot a~, Tim VeLocity Time velocity ~ sxlO-5 ft/s ~x10-5 ftl$ Avg. VeL. Penetration 1 I 269.7 1112 270.8 1108 1110 None DEF. 30mm 3/3 ....... ,, Su>,~,-~, ~ TO THiS ~' '""*'~'"" ~' ~ CORRECT;ONS AND/OR REViSiONS FOOTNOTES: R~t~,S: ~ca----'~-~-~30.18 Xn. N~, To~.=71.O F, XH- 46% (1) .035" ~TGID POLYETHYLKNg FIL~ + .0].6" STEEL + .01G' STEEL + .052' RXOID POLYEtHYLeNE FI~I~ GLmmr/~Jcord~r: H.P. WHITE LABORATORY, INC. 3114 Scarboro Road Street, Maryland 21154-1822 Telephone: (410) 838-6550 Facsimile: (410) 838-2802 10 December 1998 (HPWLI 7515-13A) American Body Armor and Equipment, Inc. 13386 International Parkway Jacksonville, Florida 32218 Attention: Mr. Larry Battle Gentlemen: In accordance with your representative's verbal instructions, H.P. White Laboratory, Inc. conducted sharp instrument penetration testing of one test sample of protective armor received 8 December 1998 via your representative. Testing was conducted in accordance with your instructions using anice pick (see enclosed data sheets for description), a gravity drop fixture, and Roma Plastilina No. i modeling clay as a backing medium. A review of the attached data record provides an account of the testing. The test sample was returned to the custom'of your representative. Should you have any questions regarding this matter, or if we may be of any further service, please do not hesitate to contact us. CBD/wp enclosure H. ~~NC. Craig B. D~n RESEARCH-DEVELOPMENT.ENGINEERING Date Received: Via: Returned: H.P. White Laboratory Inc. DATA RECORD Sharp Instrument Penetration of Body Armor N~nd C~rr~ed HPWLI Job No.' ?$15-13 Customer: ABA Test Date: 8 December 1998 Applicable Standard/Procedure: Test Panel Per Customer Request Manufacturer: American Body Armor Serial No.: Front: l~ml/-~ Back: Model No.: TRD w/xTm-1 Lot Bio.: Weight (lbs): Front: 1.37 Back: Tested Dry/Wet: Dry Ply Count: Plate + 23 lasers Material Description: 0.035" rigid 'polyethylene film + 0~016" Steel 0.052" polye~hy.~ene film + 8 layers fl'ex at,mid film + .5 layers flex woven aramid fiber(33x33) + 10 layers coarse flex polyethylene film Shard Instrument: Ice Pick Length (in): 7.0" Weight (lbs): 0.03 Diameter (in): 0.16Y' [ Drop System (b) Results Drop '-,tr~ent r~ou~ S~k~ Penetration Deformation Hardness Height Weight E.,,f~ (lb~-~e=) (~t(/~o) Y/N (x~d~) (l~e~) No. (,) (in) (lbs) (l~(-~)b.) ~om,~t.~ v*~ltz Front 1 42-44 3 4 Back 1 4 5 29.57 16.2 479 6.34 12.59 no I!)!As measured in units of Rockwell, scale C. cb Combination of holding apparatus and sharp instrument. Theoretical; friction, heat, sound, etc. not considered. Penetration beyond the last layer of protected side. As measured on 8.0.°F clay backing. Sharp instrument broken. Sharp instrument bent. Test Personnel: Thomas l~il liamaon 04- 02-D ; ; 01 ~98 11:26 4136844166 DEC-01-1998 10:35 PRO-TE~ DATE RECEItg~D: 10o21- 98 FILE NUMBER : IF02 TEST PANEL DESCRIPTION: SPEC'~'RA ~ SAMPLE ~ = IF02 : 5 X 8" 0:3~441E~ P. INSTRUMENT: 1- ICE PICK SET UP: TEST NUM~KE; IP02 DATE TES'r~u: 10=21-98 STEEL PRICE : WEIGHT : OBLIQUITY : 0 DEGREES IMPACT SPACINg: 2 INCH Tm~4P. DROP WEIGHT : 20 LBS BACKING STANDARD .&'k~KEAT LEVEL LEVEL 40 PT LBS : : DROP # H~T WEIGHT IN LB PT LB PENETRATION REMARKS i 24" 20 LB 2 30" 20 LB 3 36" 20 LB A 40" 20 LB 5 6 ? 8 9 10 480 40 NO 600 50 NO 720 60 YES 800 66.6 YES N0 BACK DAMAGE 1~0 BACK. DAMAGE JUST VISIBLE 3/16 SMALL CRACK CONSTRUCTION= 6 PLYS SPEC-z'~, 2 PLIES 17.7 FH STEEL, SP]~."rF.A TESTED OVER VEST SAMPLE LEGEND IP = ICE PICK DBK = DOU~L~ BLADED KNIFE 10 PLIES DEC 01 '98 11:26 4136844166 'DEC--~1-1998 10:~5 DATE RECeIVeD ~ 10-26- 98 FILE NUMBER :IP03 TEST PANEL DESCRIPTION:SPECTRA - STEEL SAMPLE LOT%:IP03 SIZE : 5 X 8" INSTRUMENT: 1- ICE PICK SETUP: 0ELIQUITY : 0 IMPACT SPACING: 2 INCH DROP WEIGHT : 20 LBS STANDARD T~T LEVEL LEVEL 40 Fr LBS DROP # HGT i 24" 2 28" 3 32" 4 36" 5 40" 6 7 8 10 TEST NUMBER:IP03 DAT~ T~£am:10-26-98 PRICE : WEIGHT : T~MP. BACKING : 77F/69% : ON CT_4%Y WEIG~r IN LB FTLB PEN~"I"RATION 20 LB 480 40 NO 20 LB 560 46.6 NO 20 LB 640 53.3 NO 20 LB 720 60 YES 20 LB 800 66.6 YES NO HACK DAMAGE NO HACK DAMAGE NO BACK DAMAGE 1/16 SMUT.?, CRACK 1/4 CHACK CONSTRUCTION: 6 PLYS SPECTRA, 2 PLIES 17.? PH SPECTRA TESTED OVER ~ST SAMPLE LEC~END IP - ICE PICK DBK = DOUBLE BLADED KNIFE 10 PLIES : ~S P. bRIITE LABORATORY, IN~. 11-30-98 TI~ST PA~I~L De~:riptlm: HODEL: ~D ~7~'I~ XT2-X SEE ~ FOR HAi~U~ 14~ofacturer: ABA : X2X2.2 ia. AVg. Thl~.~. z Z~G s~pte ~o.: A~iFRITION ¢~: 7.62x25~ 86.0S~ ¢2): L~: ~a.: 22-79-93.1 Lot Lot LOt KO,; SET-UP 6.5 fo. & 9.5 lc. ONE SHOT FEll PAN~ TEST ~ O ~g. O~ ~ TO Tn~t : 16.5 fo. ~;kinG Hm:~ri.t: 5.5" GL&Y/PLYVOOD Tenet to Tilt. : O.Gin. r.o~f[tt~ine : DRY @7~. D~O. F. Shot Nmo. TiM vetocjw TIN~ Veto~$ty AVg, veL. P~n4tr&t ion Footnoc~ NO. ~10-5 fT/~ ~10-5 f~s f~s I 1 209.0 1&35 209.8 1~30 [432 None D~. 20~ FOOTNOTES: in. l~, Tem~_.-7~..O F. IQI-46% IMPORTANT INFORI~IATION PLEASE READ AMERICAN BODY ARMOR LIIVlIT~D WARRANTY Thank you for selecting a quality product from American Body Armor. Please mad the attached information carefully..We at American Body Armor ase confident that you will be pleased with your pu~. Your American Body Armor vest is warranted to the original purchaser a~alnst defects in materials and workmanship. To validate your warranty, you must complete the attached warranty card and mail it within ten days of p~. Ballistic Panels For five years after date of purchase American Body Armor warrants that the ballistic panels will pa,~ the N.I.J. protocol for ball/~tic intervention and their N.LI. designated velodfies during an actual occurrence, not necessarily during an N.I.J. independent laboratory retest procedure. This warranty is null and void if the water resistant covering is torn, or if [he armor is subject to any in-service abuse and misuse. The intentional alteration of ballistic panels or the placement of the ballistic panels in any cover other that that provided for the vest by American Body Armor will also render this warranty null end void. Covers Covers are fully warranted for twelve (12) months after the date of manufacture against defects in materials or workmanship. Simply return the vest, (if removable style, panels must accompany the covers) to place of purchase or send direct to American Body Armor with attached Return Authorization Card. Replacement Poli~y Should you be protected by your vest lmm serious inju~t or death during an on-duty confrontation from a firearm projectile, automobile accident, sharp and/or blunt insLrument, American Body Annot will replace your vest at no charge. Simply contact American Body Armor for a "Legion of Life" application, send your vest to American Body Armor, along with depen'mental cen'ification of how the incident occurred. A new vest will be sent out as soon possible. The alteration or ~epair of any portion of your vest by anyone other than American Body Armor or its authorized dealers will void this warranty. Contact American Body Armor for the fee schedule on alterations. Service For warranty service, contact any American Body Armor dealer. The return of your vest, and evidence of the date of purchase (receipt) will be requl~d. For location of the hearst dealer, write or call Amecican Body Armor, Customer Service Department. For Your REcords Date Purchased Model # Serial # LIMITED WARRANTY AMERICAN BODY ARMOR DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENIIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. THE WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN IS 'tHE SOLE WARRANTY AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANI mS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT UM1TATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. IF YOU LIVE IN ONE OF THESE STATES, THF. SE EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT-APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. ABA AMERiCaN BODY ARMOR Shipping Address: 13386 International Pkwy. Jacksonville, FL 32218 Certitc te of Registration KPMG Quality Re~strar (A business unit of KPMG Peat Marwick l T P) Hereby Re~sters: Armor Holdings, Inc.- 13386 International Parkway, Jacksonville, Florida 32218 For its quality system described below under the A/nerican National Standards Institute - American Society for Quality Q9001(ISO 9001:1994)Standard The quality system is applicable to: The design and manufacture of technologically advanced personal safety equipment including concealable and tactical bullet resistant vests, custom body armor, composite armor, explosive ordinance protection, ballistic face and head protection, ballistic shields and other police and military apparel. The assembly and distribution of narcotic identification kits and blood/urine kits. The distribution of evidence/specimen collection kits and nylon restraints used by law enforcement agencies. This r~gistration is given subject to the condi~ons, goVexnmg the use of this .~.' ca~ a~ ~:t forth in the a~r~m~at b~tw~.~n KPMG Qua/it)' R~gistrar and th~ holder thereof. I~g~trauon docs not assu~ th~ effcctw~-lesz of or pmduct~ proauc~d by' a quality system. Certificate Number: 0186 Effective Date: October 6, 1998 Issue Date: November 3, 1998 Expiration Date: October 5, 2001 Registered Since: October 6, 1995 Daniel L. Brennan, Partner KPMG Peat Marwick [ I.P Short Hills, NJ USA "_..~ln. 9ll?P? 97~ 71 ?~?£!~22~ AP-~ GRC!JP PAGE :; rA C~,~ ~ERT:iF|C,A~EOF'" :' ""?;'"' '" "!iNSURANCE' Aon Ri~k Service~ o~ 9000 Regency ~q~are Blvd. P. O. Box 8~00 Az~o~ Hol~iflga ~nc., ~m~=~can Body A~mor 11~86 Intern&C~onal J~ckeonville, FL 32218 ....... 12/08/90 'IHI,~ CLRIII'ICATE 16 I$$U~-~ AS A MATTER 0[' INIORMAllU~J' O~Y AND CONF~S ~ ~GHTS U~N THE CERTIFI~T~ HOLDER ~IS CE~IFICATE DOES NOT AMEND. EXT~D OR ALTER THE ~ AFFO~EO BY THE POLICIES BELOW. COM~ANIE$~OROING COVERAGE D THIS IS TO CERTI~ THAT THE ~LICIES OF ~SUR~CE L~ ~OW HAVE 9EEN ISSUED TO THE INSU~ N~ED ABOVE FOR THE ~LICY ~RI~ A .X C?MERC,A~C~N~,A~(.~,~e".I'~¥ 5539777 11/01/98 12/31/99 PROOU______,,~C¥$-C(W~AGG t 2000000 ] c~s ~,o; ~occ~ .~a~ ~a~ ~u~ , 1000000 X ~.~ ~u~o BA238935%A 6/30/99 12/31/99 c~.~o sl~ U~ ~ 100000~ A ~ u~n*~tt^ ~o.~ 5109452 11/01/96 12/31/99 C ~OYr~'Li.C;...Y WC80679961 12/31/96 1~/31/99 SOUTHOLD TOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT UNIFORM CLOTHING PER ITEM PRICE SHEET Spring/Fall Jacket Winter Coat Winter Gloves Sweater - Long Sleeve Sweater - Vest Overshoe Boots Raincoat and Cap Cover 8-Point Summer & Winter Caps Long Sleeved Shirt - 65% Polyester/35% Rayon-Tropical Navy Blue, Light Blue, White & Silver Tan Long Sleeved Shirt - 65% Polyester/35% Cotton-Poplin Navy Blue, Light Blue, White & Silver Tan Short Sleeved Shirt - 65% Polyester/35% Rayon-Tropical Navy Blue, Light Blue, White & Silver Tan Short Sleeved Shirt - 65% Polyester/35% Cotton-Poplin Navy Blue, Light Blue, White & Silver Tan Soft Body Armor Ali-Year Trousers Elastique Trousers Holster Per Item Price Per Item Price Per Item Price Per item Price~'~~' Per Item Price ~- Per Item Price /y, ~~-~ Per item Price Per item Price Per item Price Per item Price Per Item Price :~: Per Item Price Per Item Price Per Item Price Per item Price ~: Per item Price~':-~:~Y CI-IARLES GREENBLATT INC, 34-36 CAIN DRIVE BRENTWOOD, N.Y. 11711 r~ 23~ 4024 210 2 8 CHARLES GREENBLATT, INC. C E j~''''r I c' ] '~ !"~4o H^UPP^UGE OFF~CE ~ ~ F ~ F~,4~PPAUGE' NEWYORK 11788 34-36 CA~N DR, ] 2/! 0/99 BRENTWOOD, NY 11717 ~fl,YA~:; f~[~ v ~F~ ('~2?,j~,.~y D~AWN 1-32/210 ORDER OF ~e H~ed ~d ~******************~~*~~*********************************** DOLLARS TO~ CLE~ ~ MEMO 53095 MAIN STREET SOUTHOLD, NY t 1971 Police Uniform-Bid Deposit CHARLES GREENBLATT, INC. C E RTl F~ r: ~ ,^uPP^OGE O~,CE ! &,4~k~PPAUGE, NEW YORK 11788 34-36 CAIN DR. BREN3WOOD, NY 11717 'PAYABLE ONLY AS ORIGINALLY DRAWN 1-32/210 AND WI~N PROPERLY ENDORSED TO THE TOWN CLERK TOWN OF SOU'I~D_ CERT. # ORDER OF TOWN OF SOUTHOLD b' ,~u;horized Signature 53095 MAIN STREET SOUTHOLD, NY 11971 MEMO Police Uniform-Bid Deposit 21028 12/10/99 $ ** 100.00 DOLLARS NON-COLLUSIVE BID CERTIFICATE The undersigned bidder certifies that this bid has been arrived at by the bidder independently and has been submitted without collusion with any other vendor of materiais, supplies or equipment of the type described in the invitation for bids, and the contents of this bid have not been communicated by the bidder, nor, to its best knowledge and belief, by any of its employees or agents, to any person not an employee or agent of the bidder or its surety on any bond furnished herewith prior to the official opening of the bid. (Signed ~ (Corporate Title) /'~ /.--/~/~ .." C' (if any) (./ (:-'~-' // vZ.) Bid on POLICE DEPARTMENT UNIFORM CLOTHING - 1998 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDI)~RS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, in accordance with the provisions of S~ction 10~ of the General Municipal Law, that sealed bids will be received by the Town Clerk of the Town of Southold, Suffolk County, New York, at the Southold Town Clerk's Office, Town Hall, 53095 Main Road. $outhold, New York 11972, until i1'.30 a.m., Tuesday, December 14, 1999, at which time they will bc pub- licly opened and read aloud, for fur- nishing lo the Town of Soulhold Police Department Uniform Clolhiag for calendar year 2000. Specifications for the Police Department Uniform Clothing may be obtained at the Office of the $outhold Town Clerk upon payment of a non-refundable fee of $25.00. The Town Board of the Town of Southbid reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any defect or informabty in any bid should it be deemed in the best inter- est of the Town of Southold to do so. All bids must be submitted on the per item price Iisi and must be accompanied by a Non-Collusive Bid Certificate, and bank draft or certi- fied check in thc amount of $100.00. All bids must be marked ulld on (~ldlilq', and mu~t be si~ and to the Town Clerk,Town of Southold, Tow~ Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold, New York 11971. The bid price shall not include any tax, federal, state, or local, from which the Town of Southotd is exempt. Dated: November 16, 1999 ELIZABETH A. NEVILLE SOUTHOLD TOWN CLERK 1115-1TN18 STATE OF NEW YORK) )SS: CQUNTY OF SUF~rOLK) ~,J ~ OJ~ F, ~_)i i i , ~ oi- aattituck, m said county, being duly sworn, says that he/she is Principal clerk of THE SUFFOLK TIMES. a weekly newspaper, published at Mattituck, m the Town of Southold, Cou.nty of Suffolk and State of New York, and that the Notice of which the annexed is a pri~ted copy, has been regu- larly published m said Newspaper once each week for I weeks successively, the / ~4-b, day comm~xming , mL of ~Oqdt"~'~DZ.f 19 qh ,/J Principal Clerk reJO , Sworn to,befo day of /v~.o.. NI~ 04~,4732613 . ~ ,"9 /// QUALIF~D IN sUFFOLK REGISTRAi~ OF VITAL STATISTICS MARRIAGE OFFICER RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER FREEDOM OF INFORMATION OFFICER Town Hall, 53095 Main Road P.O. Box 1179 Southold, New York 11971 Fax (516) 765-6145 Telephone (516) 765-1800 OFFICE OF THE TOWN TOWN OF SOUTHOLD FAX TRANSMITTAL TO: FROM: DATE: DODGE REPORTS 293-5456 (Tele. 293-9213) Daffney BROWN'S LETTERS 24~i-9576 (Tele. 244-9818 Amelia) BURRELLE'S INFORMATION 800 52~i-3329 (Tele 973 992-6600) Cheryl DAT~ CONSTRUCTION 800 395-1162 (Tele 900 395 1&00.Ext 115 Nancy) BETTY NEVILLE. SOUTHOLD TOWN CLERK 516 765-61~15 (Fax Number) 11/17/99 RE: "BIDS" ADVERTISEMENT/PUBLICATION (1) Furnishing of Uniforms to the Town of Southold Police Department Number of Pages (including cover}: 2 If total transmittal is not received, please call (516)765-1800. COMMENTS: PLEASE PUBLISH THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED BID IN YOUR PUBLICATION AT YOUR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE: Please acknowledge receipt of this information, by signing below and, ;returning a faxed copy to me at 516 765-61~15, Attention: Betty Neville. Thank you. Received By Date LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, in accordance with the provisions of Section 103 of the General Municipal Law, that sealed bids will be received by the Town Clerk of the Town of Southold, Suffolk County, New York, at the Southold Town Clerk's Office, Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold, New York 11972, until 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, December lt~, 1999, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing to the Town of Southold Police Department Uniform Clothing for calendar year 2000. Specifications for the Police Department Uniform Clothing may be obtained at the Office of the Southold Town Clerk upon payment of a non-refundable fee of $25.00. The Town Board of the Town of Southold reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any defect or informality in any bid should it be deemed in the best interest of the Town of Southold to do so. All bids must be submitted on the per item price list, and must be accompanied by a Non-Collusive Bid Certificate, and bank draft or certified check in the amount of $100.00. All bids must be marked "Bid on Police Department Uniform Clothing", and must be signed and sealed in envelopes plainly addressed to the Town Clerk, Town of Southold, Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold, New York 11971. The bid price shall not include any tax, federal, state, or local, from which the Town of Southold is exempt. Dated: November 16, 1999. ELIZABETH A. NEVILLE SOUTHOLD TOWN CLERK PLEASE PUBLISH ON NOVEMBER 18 1999, AND FORWARD ONE (1) AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION TO ELIZABETH NEVILLE, TOWN CLERK, TOWN HALL, PO BOX 1179, SOUTHOLD, NY 11971. Copies to the following: The Suffolk Times Town Board Members Town Attorney Dodge Reports Browns Letters Burrelle's Information Services Town Clerk's Bulletin Board Chief Conway STATE OF NEW YORK) SS: COUNTY OF SUFFOLK) ELIZABETH A. NEVILLE, Town Clerk of the Town of Southold, New York being duly sworn, says that on the 17th day of ~o,,ember 1999 she affixed a notice of which the annexed printed notice is a true copy, in a proper and substantial manner, in a most public place in the Town of Southold, Suffolk County, New York, to wit: Town Clerk's Bulletin Board~ Southold Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold, New York. Legal Notice - Notice to Bidders for "Furnishing to the Town of Southold Police Department Uniform Clothing for the calendar year 2000. Southold Town Clerk Sworn to before me this 17th day of November, 1999. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, in accordance with the provisions of Section 103 of the General Municipal Law, that sealed bids will be received by the Town Clerk of the Town of Southold, Suffolk County, New York, at the Southold Town Clerk's Office, Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold, New York 11972, until 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, December 14, 1999, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing to the Town of Southold Police Oepartment Uniform Clothing for calendar year 2000. Specifications for the Police Department obtained at the Office of the $outhold Town non-refundable fee of $25.00. Uniform Clothing may be Clerk upon payment of a The Town Board of the Town of Southold reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any defect or informality in any bid should it be deemed in the best interest of the Town of Southold to do so. All bids must be submitted on the per item price list, and must be accompanied by a Non-Collusive Bid Certificate, and bank draft or certified check in the amount of $100.00. Ail bids must be marked "Bid on Police Department Uniform Clothing", and must be signed and sealed in envelopes plainly addressed to the Town Clerk, Town of Southold, Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold, New York 11971. The bid price shall not include any tax, federal, state, or local, from which the Town of Southold is exempt. Dated: November 16, 1999. ELIZABETH A. NEVILLE SOUTHOLD TOWN CLERK PLEASE PUBLISH ON NOVEMBER 18 1999, AND FORWARD ONE (1) AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION TO ELIZABETH NEVILLE, TOWN CLERK, TOWN HALL, PO BOX 1179, SOUTHOLD, NY 11971. Copies to the following: The Suffolk Times Town Board Members Town Attorney Dodge Reports Browns Letters Burrelle's Information Services Town Clerk's Bulletin Board Chief Conway STATE OF NEW YORK) SS.' COUNTY OF SUFFOLK) ELIZABETH A. NEVILLE, Town Clerk of the Town of Southold, New York being duly sworn, says that on the 17th day of November 1999 she affixed a notice of which the annexed printed notice is a true copy, in a proper and substantial manner, in a most public place in the Town of Southold, Suffolk County, New York, to wit: Town Clerk's Bulletin Board, Southold Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold, New York. Legal Notice - Notice to Bidders for "Furnishing to the Town of Southold Police Department Uniform Clothing for the calendar year 2000. Elizabeth A./Newlle Southold Town Clerk Sworn to before me this 17th day of November, 1999. ELIZABETH A. NEVILLE TOWN CLERK REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS MARRIAGE OFFICER RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER FREEDOM OF INFORMATION OFFICER Town H~ll, 53095 Main Road P.O. Box 1179 Southold, New York 11971 Fax (516) 765-6145 Telephone (516) 765-1800 OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK TOWN OF SOUTHOLD THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE ADOPTED AT A REGULAR MEETING OF HELD ON OCTOBER 26, 1999: FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS THE SOUTHOLO TOWN BOARD RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes the Town Clerk to advertise for bids for the following items for 2000: Milk for Human Resource Center Food for Human Resource Center Police Department Uniform Clothing Cleaning Uniforms of the Members of the Police Department Gasoline for Town Vehicles Heating Fuel Oil for Town Buildings Diesel Fuel Oil for Highway Department and Disposal Area Bulk Ice Control Rock Salt for the Highway Department Removal and Disposal of Household Hazardous Waste from Collection Removal of Scrap Tires from Disposal Area Removal of Scrap Metal from Disposal Area Town Yellow Garbage Bags Southold Town Clerk October 26. 1999 CARLISLE E. COCHRAN, JR. CHIEF OF POLICE POLICE DEPARTMENT, TOWN OF SOUTHOLD PECONIC, NEW YORK, 11958 TELEPHONE EMERGENCY DIAL 911 ADMINISTRATIVE: 516 785-2600 516 734~22 POLICE DEPARTMENT, TOWN OF SOUTHOLD SPECIFICATIONS FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT UNIFORM CLOTHING GENERAL CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: A. No bids will be considered from individuals, firms or corporations in bankruptcy or in the hands of a receiver. A substitute for the product specified will be considered when the terms "or equal" are used. The bidder must submit with the bid satisfactory proof that any substitute offered is equal to the standard specified. C. All bids will be F.O.B. destination and include inside delivery. D. No charge shall be made for boxing or packing. If any bidder does not fully understand the specifications or conditions here, or is in doubt as to the intention of the same, he shall satisfy himself by inquiry in writing before bidding. After the contract has been entered into, the interpretations of the specifications by the Town of Southold shall be binding. II. SUBMITTAL OF BID: A. The bidder shall furnish all the data required on the quantity and specification sheets B. The bid shall be submitted sealed, clearly marked, "POLICE UNIFORM BID" on the outside of the container. III. A. The Town Board of the Town of Southold reserves the right to reject any or all bids which do not comply with the invitation to bidders, the specifications, instructions to bidders, or other herein contained requirements to waive any informality in bids, and to accept the bid which it deems most favorable to the interests of the Town of Southold. It is understood and agreed that the acceptance of the foregoing bid by the Town of Southold shall thereby constitute a contract between the Town of Southold and the bidder, comprising in its entirety the invitation to bidders, the specifications, the requirements, the instructions to bidders, the terms and conditions, the bid and the acceptance of the bid by the Town of Southold. IV. Vw F. G, H. Jo M= No The prices herein should not include any excise taxes and/or sales taxes imposed by any state or municipal government. The bidder hereby proposes to furnish all the necessary uniforms, clothes, linings, buttons, braids and all other materials and labor to complete the uniform requirements at and for the price named, according to the specifications that are contained herein and as required by the Town of Southold. All bids will be submitted as per "Unit Price", per shirt, trousers, etc. All garments shall be tailored to each individual to insure proper fit. The necessary measurements and fittings as required are to be made at the time and place as designated by the Chief of Police. Any and all necessary adjustments and alterations shall be made within one week as not to inconvenience the Town of Southold Police Department. Delivery of all items shall be made within 30 days after receipt of the measurements. The finished garment shall be clean, well made and tailored, pressed, and be free of any defect which may affect appearance or serviceability.. The contractor shall thoroughly inspect the finished garment, etc., for compliance with the Town of Southold specifications prior to inspection by the chief of Police, and prior to delivery to the Town of Southold Police Department for final inspection. All materials and workmanship contracted for and ordered under this bid will be subject to acceptance or rejection by the Town of Southold after inspection and/or tests to determine whether or not the materials and work performed by the contractor meet the requirements set forth in the invitation and specifications. The Town of Southold will furnish an official emblem to be sewn on both shoulders of each winter shirt, summer shirt, blouses, jackets, etc. Rank insignia, when required, will be furnished and sewn on by the successful bidder. Delivery will be a major factor as consideration in award of this bid. Failure of the contractor to supply uniforms as stated within the conditions herein shall result in procurement of items from another source with the additional monies incurred by the Town of Southold charged back to the contractor. Primary consideration to awards will be given to bidder's ability to complete all orders within specified time periods. Vendors are cautioned to note the conditions herein and their ability to fulfill this contract. Period of contract: January 1, 2000 to December 31. 2000 Female garments must be made on a female pattern for shirts and trousers. Male trousers altered to fit females will not be acceptable. Failure to submit samples of all items with bid proposal shall be cause for rejection. -2- WINTER GLOVES Black leather with Thinsulate liner permanently sewn into gloves. SWEATER-VEST Commando style zip front sleeveless version of v-neck commando sweater with shoulder patches and badge tab. 100% Pilltrol made from Monsanto's 100% S-63 Low Pill acrylic fiber designed to resist pilling. Machine washed and dried. Color - Dark Navy Blue. OVERSHOE BOOTS 17 inch mud/slush overshoe - full cut, pull-over buckle strap. Sure-grip knurled sole, heel. COLOR: Black. boot. Fully lined, adjustable -7- FABRIC AND COMPONENTS SHELL FABRIC: COMFORTEX 3 ply fabric. Type: 100% micro-denier polyester, plain weave, laminated to cross linked monolithic, cast microporous polyurethane moisture barrier and laminated to a micro-denier polyester tricot for a 3 layer fabric. Treated with a durable fluorocarbon water and stain release agents. Weight Uncoated: 2.7 ounces per sq.yard (+-7%) Reverse (backside) fabric: Type: Polyester tricot, 100% Color: Florescent orange (blaze) Weight Uncoated: 1.80 ounce per sq.yard Waterproof/breathable system: Breathe-Med 100 component certified microporous polyurethane, cross linked, monolithic that is permanently double laminated. The resulting fabric shall have the minimum properties: CH,4RA CTERISTIC Moisture Vapor Transmission (gm24hr) Moisture Vapor Transmission Weight, Overall (ounces/sq.yard) Breaking Strength (lbs/in.) Wrap Fill Trapezoidal Tear (lbs.) Wrap Fill Puncture Propagation (lbs.) Hydrostatic Resistance, high pressure (psi) Low pressure (71 cm/5 min) METHOD MIN. REQMT. MAX. REQM~. Unright Cup 750 Inverted Cup 4500 5041 5.00 6.50 5100 NFPA 1971 5-5 125 150 15 18 ASTM D 2582 20 Wrap 5512 50 5516 No leaks SNAPS: Universal prong snaps that are oxidized to prevent rusting, 24 ligne size. REFLECTION TAPE: 3M SCOTCHLITE //8910 silver reflection tape, 1-1/2", heat transfer application. GUARANTEE: Each jacket shall be guaranteed for five (5) years and to be free from defects. Factory workmanship and components shall be evidenced with a hangtag. SIZE CHART SIZE FINISHED CHEST X-Small (32-34) 46 Small (36-38) 50 Medium (40-42) 54 Large (44-46) 58 X-Large (48-50) 62 XX-Large (52-54) 66 XXX-Large (56-58) 70 BACK LENGTH SWEEP SLEEVE INSEAM 49 51 20-1/2 49 55 20-1/2 49 59 20-1/2 49 63 20-1/2 49 67 20-1/2 49 71 20-1/2 49 75 20-1/2 Tolerances +-1" +-1" +-1" +_ ~" + 2" Same + 1" Long Lengths Same STENCILING: On the fluorescent orange side Southold Police shall be silk screened in 3" black block lettering, centered on the upper back. -13- SOUTHOLD TOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT UNIFORM CLOTHING PER ITEM PRICE SHEET Spring/Fall Jacket Winter Coat Winter Gloves Sweater - Long Sleeve Sweater - Vest Overshoe Boots Raincoat and Cap Cover 8-Point Summer & Winter Caps Long Sleeved Shirt - 65% Polyester/35% Rayon-Tropical Navy Blue, Light Blue, White & Silver Tan Long Sleeved Shirt - 65% Polyester/35% Cotton-Poplin Navy Blue, Light Blue, White & Silver Tan Short Sleeved Shirt - 65% Polyester/35% Rayon-Tropical Navy Blue, Light Blue, White & Silver Tan Short Sleeved Shirt - 65% Polyester/35% Cotton-Poplin Navy Blue, Light Blue, White & Silver Tan Soft Body Armor Ali-Year Trousers Elastique Trousers Holster Per Item Price Per Item Price Per Item Price Per Item Price Per Item Price Per Item Price Per Item Price Per Item Price Per Item Price Per Item Price Per Item Price Per Item Price Per Item Price Per Item Price Per Item Price Per Item Price NON-COLLUSIVE BID CERTIFICATE The undersigned bidder certifies that this bid has been arrived at by the bidder in'dependently and has been submitted without collusion with any other vendor of materials, supplies or equipment of the type described in the invitation for bids, and the contents of this bid have not been communicated by the bidder, nor, to its best knowledge and belief, by any of its employees or agents, to any person not an employee or agent of the bidder or its surety on any bond furnished herewith prior to the official opening of the bid. (Signed) (Corporate Title) (if any) Bid on POLICE DEPARTMENT UNIFORM CLOTHING - 1998