SB-I000957 Questions and Answers No. 1

The Shelby County Fire Department is seeking bids for Personal Protective Turn-Out Gear and Accessories. The bid specifications include requirements for moisture barrier, thermal protection performance (TPP), and thermal hazard level (THL). Bidders are required to meet the specified values using any NFPA-1971-compliant composite, provided the moisture barrier used is either CROSSTECH Black 2F or a barrier with equivalent performance characteristics, certification, and durability. The department will accept an equivalent NFPA-1971-certified moisture barrier that enables the performance values to be achieved. Some key points to consider include: • The department's intent is to allow bidders to meet the required TPP and THL values using any NFPA-1971-compliant composite. • The bidder may propose a compliant composite with an equivalent barrier that meets the stated performance thresholds. • The required TPP (45) and THL (275) thresholds apply to both pre-conditioned and post-conditioned measurements as defined under NFPA 1971 conditioning protocols.