PHILLY BROWNS OUT FIREHOUSES – BUT PUTS OUT LARGE BID FOR CONDOMS

Another city whose priorities are screwed up – it seems they can afford condoms but not firefighters?

http://mbec.phila.gov/procurement/bids/S2XW6540.PDF

Successful bidder must provide condoms in the customized packaging as specified 

in items 2.2.1 thru 2.2.5 below.  No exceptions will be accepted by the City of 

Philadelphia.

2.2.1 Condom’s Specifications:

Applied Standard:   ASTM D 3492-08

Surface Texture:  Smooth surface

Shape: See figure below.

Color: Natural (no color pigment)

Lubricant: Silicone oil, 300 ± 50 mg. (Lot Average)

Test result of “lubricant’s quantity dosed out 

into foil” (refers to lubricant applied to 

condom/wrapper) is done at manufacturer’s 

process control activities.

(See Note 1 under Item 2.2.4 below