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7 <br /> <br />NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING <br />APPARATUS (SCBA) FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT <br />CITY OF REDWOOD CITY, CALIFORNIA <br />BID SPECIFICATION <br /> <br /> <br />GENERAL REQUIREMENTS <br />A. The purpose of this bid specification is to establish the minimum requirements for an open- <br />circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (“SCBA”). The SCBA shall consist of the <br />following major sub-assemblies: (1) full facepiece assembly; (2) a removable, facepiece- <br />mounted, positive pressure breathing regulator with air-saver switch; (3) an automatic dual <br />path redundant pressure reducing regulator; (4) end-of-service time indicators; (5) a <br />harness and backframe assembly for supporting the equipment on the body of the wearer; <br />(6) a shoulder strap mounted, remote gauge indicating cylinder pressure; (7) a rapid <br />intervention crew/universal air connection (RIC/UAC); and (8) cylinder and valve assembly <br />for storing breathing air under pressure. <br />B. The successful bidder agrees to provide, at their own expense, a factory trained instructor <br />for such time as the respirator user shall require complete instruction in the operation and <br />maintenance of the respirator. Any exceptions to these specifications must be detailed in a <br />separate attachment. Failure to do so will automatically disqualify the bidder. <br />C. The successful bidder must be a sales distributor, authorized by the manufacturer, to sell <br />the equipment specified herein. A signed document from the manufacturer confirming this <br />must be included with the bid. <br />D. The SCBA shall maintain all NIOSH standards. <br /> <br />SCBA SPECIFICATIONS <br />A. The SCBA shall be approved to NIOSH 42 CFR, Part 84 for chemical, biological, <br />radiological and nuclear protection (CBRN). <br />B. The SCBA shall be compliant to the NFPA 1981, 2013 Edition, Standard on Open-Circuit <br />Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for Emergency Services. <br />C. The SCBA shall be compliant to the NFPA 1982, 2013 Edition, Standard on Personal Alert <br />Safety Systems. <br />D. All electronic components shall be approved for Intrinsic Safety under UL 913 Class I, <br />Groups C and D, Class II, Groups E, F and G, Hazardous locations. <br /> <br />REQUIRED COMPONENTS <br />A. Facepiece: <br />a. The facepiece shall have a large diameter inlet serving as the female half of a <br />quarter (1/4) turn coupling which mates with the positive pressure breathing <br />regulator. <br />b. The facepiece shall be approved for use with multiple respiratory applications to <br />enable the same user to switch from one application to another without the use of <br />tools and without doffing the facepiece. <br />c. The full facepiece assembly shall fit persons of varying facial shapes and sizes with <br />minimal visual interference. <br />d. The full facepiece assembly shall be available in three sizes marked “S” for Small, <br />“M” for medium, and “L” for Large. <br />e. The facepiece sizes shall be easily identifiable through a color-coding scheme. <br />f. The facepiece assembly, including head harness, shall be latex free. <br />g. The facepiece series shall have a faceseal that is secured to the lens by a U-shaped <br />channel frame that is retained to the lens using two fasteners. <br />h. The faceseal shall be a reverse reflex design for enhanced fit and comfort. <br />6.1.D. - Page 9