AS - NEEDED EMBER RESISTANT VENTS

2026-11-03

1 . GENERAL INFORMATION 1 . 1 . San Diego County Fire ( County Fire ) is performing ignition - resistant retrofits to County Fire ’ s Fire Stations throughout the County of San Diego using the FEMA Pre - Disaster Mitigation grant . To meet building requirements and enhance facility resilience , high - performance ember - resistant vents and associated installation materials are required . These products shall significantly reduce or prevent damage or loss of critical infrastructure to County Fire ’ s Fire Stations resulting from wildfire by Structure Hardening : Application of ignition - resistant and / or noncombustible materials on existing fire stations . 1 . 2 . The County makes no guarantee of minimum purchase volumes and reserves the right to order materials by station , by material type , and by delivery load size . 1 . 3 . This contract seeks to purchase as - needed ember - resistant vents and all necessary ancillary materials for installation at the County Fire Stations ensuring compliance with : 1 . 3 . 1 . California Building Code ( CBC ) Chapter 7A – Exterior Wildfire Exposure 1 . 3 . 2 . ASTM Standards ( E2886 / E2886M , E2912 ) 1 . 3 . 3 . International Code Council ( ICC ) Acceptance Criteria AC377 or equivalent for fire / ember penetration performance 1 . 3 . 4 . Minimum 20 - year product warranty against corrosion , defect , or failure 2 . SPECIFICATIONS 2 . 1 . Offeror must submit items that meet the following enhanced specifications approved for both retrofit and new construction applications . 2 . 2 . All vents must be tested for ember intrusion and flame penetration . 2 . 3 . Products must be designed and certified for high wind - driven ember exposure and tested to resist debris clogging . 2 . 4 . All vent materials must be non - combustible , corrosion - resistant ( aluminum , stainless steel , or equivalent ), UV - resistant , and designed for exterior exposure . 2 . 5 . Mesh screens must prevent the intrusion of embers ≥ 3mm while maintaining adequate airflow . 2 . 6 . Offeror shall provide ember - resistant vents and associated materials , including but not limited to : 2 . 6 . 1 . NON - CORROSIVE MESH 2 . 6 . 1 . 1 . Size : Approx . 36 ” x 50 ’ per roll 2 . 6 . 1 . 2 . Dimensions : ≤ 1 / 8 ” ( 3mm ) mesh with corrosion - resistant coating 2 . 6 . 1 . 3 . Must be stainless steel , aluminum , or equivalent high - durability metal ( no galvanized steel or low - grade metals ) 2 . 6 . 1 . 4 . Intended use for vent retrofits where full vent replacement is not possible 2 . 6 . 2 . DRYER VENT 2 . 6 . 2 . 1 . Dimension : 4 ” 2 . 6 . 2 . 2 . Must be ember - and flame - resistant , with back - draft damper or equivalent design to prevent ember intrusion 2 . 6 . 2 . 3 . Replace vents that are not compliant with fire code regulations 2 . 6 . 3 . FOUNDATION VENT 2 . 6 . 3 . 1 . Dimension : Approximately 6 . 5 ” x 1 . 5 ” 2 . 6 . 3 . 2 . Must meet CBC Ch . 7A ember resistance and corrosion resistance standards 2 . 6 . 4 . GABLE VENTS 2 . 6 . 4 . 1 . Dimensions 2 . 6 . 4 . 1 . 1 . 10 ” x 18 ” 2 . 6 . 4 . 1 . 2 . 12 ” x 12 ” 2 . 6 . 4 . 1 . 3 . 12 ” x 24 ” 2 . 6 . 4 . 1 . 4 . 15 ” x 21 ” 2 . 6 . 4 . 1 . 5 . 18 ” x 24 ” 2 . 6 . 4 . 1 . 6 . 24 ” x 24 ” 2 . 6 . 4 . 2 . All gable vents must be ember - and flame - resistant , tested to ASTM E2886 / E2886M , and manufactured from non - combustible , corrosion - resistant metals 2 . 6 . 5 . OFF RIDGE VENTS 2 . 6 . 5 . 1 . Retrofit Kit Style – High Profile “ S ” Style Vent 2 . 6 . 5 . 2 . Retrofit Kit Style – Climate Resistant Kit for Low Profile Shingle Vent 2 . 6 . 5 . 3 . Must be third - party tested and proof to be provided for resistant ember intrusion and flame penetration under wind - driven conditions . 3 . 1 . Only new products will be accepted . Products that have been used in any way , refurbished , reconditioned , etc . are unacceptable and will be rejected upon delivery . 3 . 2 . The County shall be given credit for damaged and returned items within ten ( 10 ) business days . 4 . ORDER PLACEMENT 4 . 1 . A Contracting Officer Representative ( COR ) shall be assigned to place orders under the agreement . Only the COR shall be allowed to place orders . 4 . 2 . Orders to be placed by COR via email as needed for the term of the agreement . 4 . 2 . 1 . At the time of order placement , quantity and size will be provided . 4 . 2 . 2 . The COR shall place orders via email request and order as needed in quantities as specified on “ Estimated Order Placement Quantity ( A )” column of the Pricing Schedule . 4 . 3 . Quotes shall be provided to COR in advance of order / s being placed . Contractor shall secure the name , phone number , email address , and physical address of COR at County location for delivery of materials .

California

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