SUBSEQUENT MODEL YEAR MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS

ALL SPECIFICATIONS AS LISTED IN THIS INVITATION TO BID ARE TO BE
CONSIDERED AS MINIMUM(S) AND ARE TO BE CONSIDERED MINIMUM(S) FOR ALL
SUBSEQUENT MODEL YEAR(S) VEHICLES PROVIDED AS A PART OF ANY CONTRACT
RESULTING FROM THIS INVITATION TO BID; UNLESS, IN THE EVENT A
PARTICULAR SPECIFICATION(S) REQUIREMENT IS NO LONGER MADE AVAILABLE BY
THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER, WHEREIN THE STATE RESERVES THE SOLE RIGHT TO
CONSIDER THE CHANGE MINOR AND CONTINUE THE CONTRACT FOR THAT SUBSQUENT
MODEL YEAR. THE PURCHASING DIVISION MUST BE NOTIFIED OF AND APPROVE
OF ANY/ALL MINIMUM SPECIFICATION DEVIATIONS PRIOR TO SUBSEQUENT MODEL
YEAR CONTRACT CHANGES.

THE SUCCESSFUL VENDOR MUST ADVISE THE PURCHASING DIVISION IN WRITING
OF THE DATE UPON WHICH A SUBSEQUENT MODEL YEAR VEHICLE WILL BE
APPLICABLE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHSE ORDER ISSUANCE. ALL PURCHASE
ORDERS ISSUED AFTER THAT DATE ARE TO REFLECT THAT SUBSEQUENT MODEL
YEAR. UNDER NO EVENT SHALL ANY PURCHASE ORDER BE ACCEPTED BY OR
VEHICLE BE DELIVERED BY THE SUCCESSFUL VENDOR UNTIL SUCH APPROVAL HAS
BEEN SO GRANTED BY THE PURCHASING DIVISION.

2009 MODEL YEAR OR NEWER.

ALL VEHICLES BID SHALL BE 2009 MODEL YEAR OR NEWER.
MULTI-MODEL YEAR CONTRACT TERM

SUBSEQUENT MODEL YEAR ACCEPTANCE SHALL BE AN OPTION AT THE STATE'S
DISCRETION AND SHALL REMAIN VALID EXCEPT UPON THE WRITTEN NOTIFICATION
FROM THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER THAT (1) AWARD VEHICLE MODEL IS NO
LONGER BEING PRODUCED AND THEREFORE NOT AVAILABLE FROM THE
MANUFACTURER; (2) THERE IS NOT A NEW MODEL YEAR REPLACEMENT FOR THE
AWARD VEHICLE MODEL; OR (3) THE CONCNESSIONS FOR THE MANUFACTURER ARE
NO LONGER MADE AVAILABLE TO THE CONTRACT VENDOR.

SHOULD ANY OF THESE EVENTS OCCUR, THE STATE RESERVES THE OPTIONS OF
(1) THE CONTRACT MAY BE CANCELLED AND AWARDED TO THE NEXT LOWEST
RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER WHOSE BID MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS SET
FORTH IN THIS INVITATION TO BID OR (2) THE COMMODITY MAY BE
READVERTISED TO AWARD UPON CANCELLATION TOF APPLICABLE CONTRACT.

REPORTS - QUARTERLY

THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER SHALL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT QUARTERLY REPORTS
IN EXCEL FORMAT TO THE PURCHASING AGENT LISTED ON THE AWARDED
CONTRACT. THE QUARTERLY REPORTS WILL PROVIDE STATISTICAL DATA ON ALL
PURCHASES MADE FROM THE AWARDED CONTRACT BY STATE AGENCIES. IF THE
BIDDER EXTENDED THE BID OFFER TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND AUTHORIZED
NON-PROFIT AGENCIES, THE QUARTERLY REPORTS WILL ALSO PROVIDE
STATISTICAL DATA ON ALL PURCHASES MADE FROM THE AWARDED CONTRACT BY
LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS AND AUTHORIZED NON-PROFIT AGENCIES PURSUANT TO
THE APPLICABLE TERM LOCATED IN THE INVITATION TO BID DOCUMENT TITLED
"PURCHASES BY LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND AUTHORIZED NON-PROFIT AGENCIES."

THE REPORT IS TO BE DETAILED, BROKEN DOWN BY LINE ITEM AND INCLUDE THE
FOLLOWING DATA:

1) CONTRACT NUMBER
2) AGENCY OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT OR NON-PROFIT AGENCY
3) CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBER
4) COMMODITY DESCRIPTION
5) LINE ITEM QUANTITY PURCHASED EACH QUARTER FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL
AGENCY, GOVERNMENTAL UNIT OR NON-PROFIT AGENCY.
6) LINE ITEM DOLLAR AMOUNT (VOLUME) PURCHASED EACH QUARTER FOR EACH
INDIVIDUAL AGENCY, GOVERNMENTAL UNIT OR NON-PROFIT AGENCY.
7) LINE ITEM QUANTITY PURCHASED TO DATE FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL AGENCY,
GOVERNMENTAL UNIT OR NON-PROFIT AGENCY.
8) LINE ITEM DOLLAR AMOUNT (VOLUME) PURCHASED TO DATE FOR EACH
INDIVIDUAL AGENCY, GOVERNMENTAL UNIT OR NON-PROFIT AGENCY.
9) SUB TOTALS FOR EACH CATEGORY ABOVE
10) GRAND TOTALS FOR EACH CATEGORY ABOVE.

ORDER CUT OFF DATE/CONTRACT END DATE

THE SUCCESSFUL VENDOR MUST ADVISE THE PURCHASING DIVISION OF THE DATE
AFTER WHICH THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT ACCEPT ORDERS FOR PRODUCTION.
INFORMATION MUST BE FORWARDED TO THE PURCHASING DIVISION IN WRITING
THE DAY AFTER THE INFORMATION IS RECEIVED BY THE SUCCESSFUL VENDOR.

THE PURCHASING DIVISION WILL INACTIVATE THE CONTRACT EFFECTIVE WITH
THE MANUFACTURER'S CUT-OFF DATE. NO ORDERS MAY BE PLACED WITH THE
VENDOR AFTER THIS DATE

IF THE AWARDED VENDOR DESIRES FOR THE CONTRACT TO REMAIN ACTIVE AFTER
THE MANUFACTURER'S CUT-OFF DATE, THE PURCHASING DIVISION MUST BE
NOTIFIED IN WRITING OF THIS REQUEST. THE REQUEST SHOULD INCLUDE THE
NUMBER OF VEHICLES AVAILABLE. THE VENDOR WILL THEN BE REQUIRED TO
HONOR ALL PURCHASE ORDERS RECEIVED UNTIL THE QUANTITY IS DEPLETED, ALL
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT, AND ALL PRICING INCLUDING
APPLICABLE DISCOUNTS FOR PROMPT PAY. THE VENDOR WILL FURTHER BE
REQUIRED TO NOTIFY THE PURCHASING DIVISION IN WRITING OF THE DATE
WHEN THE DEALER'S STOCK ON HAND IS DEPLETED.

MAIL AND/OR FAX INFORMATION TO:

PURCHASING DIVISION
THIRD FLOOR, TENNESSEE TOWER
312 ROSA L. PARKS BLVD.
NASHVILLE, TN. 37243-0557
ATTN: BILL DAVIS
FAX# (615) 741-0684

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
8TH FLOOR, JAMES K. POLK BLDG.
505 DEADRICK STREET
NASHVILLE, TN. 37243-0346
ATTN: BRYAN SWEENEY
FAX# (615) 741-8993

PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION

THE CONTRACTOR, PRIOR TO DELIVERY, WILL PERFORM PRE-DELIVERY
INSPECTION (PDI). ANY VEHICLE FOUND NOT TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THIS
REQUIREMENT MAY NOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE RECEIVEING AGENCY FOR THE
PURPOSE OF DELIVERY. THE PDI WILL INCLUDE BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO THE
MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS AS WELL AS THE FOLLOWING:

1. TIRES ARE TO BE INSPECTED TO INSURE PROPER INFLATION LEVELS.
2. ALL FLUID LEVELS TO BE CHECKED AND CORRECTED AS NEEDED.
3. ANTENNA IS TO BE IN THE OPERATING POSITION PRIOR TO DELIVERY.
4. FLOOR MATS ARE TO BE COLOR KEYED AND PLACED IN THE CORRECT FLOOR
AREA (NOT IN THE TRUNK). IF MATS ARE NOT THE CORRECT COLOR, VENDOR
SHALL NOT DELIVER THIS VEHICLE, WHEN APPLICABLE.
5. REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY MANUFACTURER'S TAPE, STIKERS, DECALS,
LABELS OR OTHER ITEMS EXCEPT FOR THE ITEMIZED WINDOW STICKER WITH
E.P.A. FUEL ECONOMY ESTIMATES.
6. VEHICLE IS TO BE TEST DRIVEN AND ALL FEATURES ARE TO BE CHECKED TO
INSURE PROPER OPERATION.
7. ANY FINAL ASSEMBLY OR INSTALLATION OF FEATURES, EQUIPMENT OR ANY
OPTIONS MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO DELIVERY.
8. ALL NECESSARY REPAIRS AND/OR ADJUSTEMENTS MUST BE MADE PRIOR TO
DELIVERY.
ADDITIONAL TERMS & CONDITIONS

(A) DELIVERY - ALL DELIVERYS ARE TO BE MADE BETWEEN THE HOURS OF
8:00 A.M. AND 4:00 P.M. MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.

(B) ACCEPTANCE - DELIVERY DOES NOT MEAN ACCEPTANCE. ALL VEHICLES ARE
SUBJECT TO INSPECTION TO ESTABLISH CONFORMITY TO SPECIFICATIONS
PRIOR TO ACCEPTANCE.

ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ALL VEHICLES

THE SPECIFICATIONS LISTED ARE CONSIDERED BASE VEHICLES FOR THIS BID.
THE STANDARD BASE VEHICLE MAY INCLUDE ITEMS THAT ARE NOT INCLUDED
BY THE MANUFACTURER ON THIS STANDARD BASE VEHICLE. WHEN THESE ITEMS
ARE INCLUDED IN THE STATE SPECIFICATIONS, THE BIDDER MUST INCLUDE
THE COST FOR THESE ITEMS IN THE BID. INCLUDED FOR ALL VEHICLES
STATED:

1) VEHICLE TO BE COMPLETELY WINTERIZED

2) MINIMUM FULL TANK OF FUEL UPON DELIVERY

3) SUCESSFUL BIDDER TO SUPPLY THREE (3) SETS OF KEYS PER UNIT

4) PRE-DELIVERY ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURER'S STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.

5) INVOICE TO INCLUDE IGNITION AND DOOR KEY NUMBERS.

6) NO DEALER DECALS/EMBLEMS ARE TO BE ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE

7) VEHICLE TO BE CLEAN INSIDE AND OUT WITH ALL APPLICABLE STICKERS
REMOVED. PROTECTIVE COVERINGS AND PLASTIC TO BE REMOVED FROM
SEATS.

8) CHASSIS WARRANTY: 3 YEARS, 36,000 MILES BUMPER TO BUMPER WILL
BEGIN ON DATE VEHICLE IS PLACED IN SERVICE NOT TO EXCEED SIX (6)
MONTHS FROM DELIVERY DATE.

9) ALL VEHICLES ARE TO INCLUDE ALL EQUIPMENT ADVERTISED BY THE
MANUFACTURER AS STANDARD. NO FLEET DELETES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
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NOTE 1: APPLICABLE EQUIPMENT INSTALLED AND MODIFICATIONS MADE AS
REQUIRED IN THIS ITB MUST BE BY FINAL STAGE MFR.
NOTE 2: FINAL STAGE MFR. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATION OF WEIGHT COMP-
LIANCE AT TIME OF DELIVERY

NOTE 3: ALL SPECIFICATIONS AND DIMENSIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED MINIMUM
UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE.

SECTION 1 CHASSIS

1.1 DIMENSIONS
(A) WHEELBASE: 138"
*(B) OVERALL HEIGHT: 100"
*(C) INSIDE HEIGHT: 69"

* NOTE: THESE DIMENSIONS APPLY TO COMPLETED VAN CONVERSION

1.2 COOLING SYSTEM: HEAVY DUTY RADIATOR WITH CAPACITY AVAILABLE TO
PREVENT OVERHEATING WHILE OPERATING IN STOP AND GO TRANSIT
OPERATION IN AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AS HIGH AS 110 DEGREES F. AND
PROVIDE ANTI-FREEZE PROTECTION TO -30 DEGREES F.

1.3 ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
1.3.1 ENGINE: 8 CYLINDER, GAS, 5.3 LITER MINIMUM
1.3.2 TRANSMISSION
(A) AUTOMATIC, 4-SPEED WITH OVERDRIVE
(B) CHASSIS MFR'S SUPPLIED AUXILIARY TRANSMISSION
OIL-TO-AIR COOLING TO BE INCLUDED
(C) DIPSTICK AND OIL FILLER TUBE SHALL BE EASILY
IDENTIFIABLE

1.4 STEERING: POWER, WITH EASILY IDENTIFIABLE RESERVOIR

1.5 GVWR: 8,600 LBS.

1.6 AXLES: (A) FRONT: TO MEET GVWR
(B) REAR: TO MEET GVWR
(C) GEAR RATIO: MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF 65 MPH
(D) ALIGNMENT: SUCCESSFUL BIDDER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR
ALIGNING THE FRONT AXLE TO WITHIN CHASSIS MFR'S
STANDARDS BEFORE DELIVERY AND PROVIDE A COPY OF THE
ALIGNMENT REPORT WITH THE DELIVERY VEHICLE

1.8 SUSPENSION SYSTEM:
(A) SHOCK ABSORBERS SHALL BE EXTRA HEAVY DUTY AND LOAD
RATED, CAPABLE OF CONTROLLING THE RIDE WHEN EMPTY, AS
WELL AS WHEN LOADED TO MAXIMUM GVWR
(B) SUSPENSION SYSTEM SHALL BE HEAVY DUTY AND LOAD RATED
FOR GVWR OF THE VEHICLE
(C) FRONT STABILIZER BAR REQUIRED
(D) REAR STABILIZIER BAR REQUIRED IF AVAILABLE FROM
CHASSIS MFR
(D) REAR SPRINGS SHALL BE RATED TO MEET OR EXCEED GVWR OF
CONVERSION VEHICLE BID. THE REAR SPRINGS MUST BE ABLE
TO KEEP THE FLOOR LEVEL DESPITE THE WEIGHT OF THE
WHEELCHAIR LIFT AT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE.

1.9 WHEELS & TIRE:
(A) WHEEL RIM SHALL BE MFR'S STANDARD FOR GVWR
(B) TIRES - FIVE (5) STEEL BELTED, ALL SEASON RADIAL, TO
MEET GVWR. ALL TIRES SHALL BE THE SAME MAKE AND BRAND
AND SHALL BE MOUNTED AND BALANCED.
(D) SPARE TIRE MUST BE MOUNTED UNDER VEHICLE.

1.10 ELECTRICAL;
(A) BATTERY: 12 VOLT, 650 CCA, MAINTENANCE FREE TYPE
(B) ALTERNATOR: 130 AMP
(C) VOLTAGE REGULATOR: 12 VOLT SYSTEM, SOLID STATE,
COMPATIBLE WITH ALTERNATOR

1.11 FUEL TANK:
(A) CAPACITY: 31 GALLON
(B) A SHIELD OR FRAME SHALL BE PROVIDED TO PROTECT THE FUEL
TANK(S) IF REMOVED AND RELOCATED OR IF THE FLOOR IS
LOWERED

1.12 BRAKES: POWER ASSISTED, ABS, HEAVY-DUTY HYDRALIC, SELF-ADJUSTING
DISC OR DRUM TYPE
1.13 DRIVESHAFT:
(A) THE DRIVESHAFT SHALL BE RATED AND CAPABLE OF
TRANSMITTING THE TORQUE MULTIPLICATION OF THE ENGINE/
TRANSMISSION TO THE DRIVE WHEELS. THE CHASSIS OEM
SHALL BALANCE THE DRIVE-SHAFT
(B) DRIVESHAFT GUARD: TO PREVENT DRIVESHAFT FROM HITTING
THE GROUND. DRIVESHAFT GUARD SHALL BE SIZED TO ALLOW
FOR MOVEMENT AND FLEXING OF THE U-JOINT ASSEMBLIES

1.14 ACCEPTABLE BRANDS: FORD E150, FORD E250, CHEVROLET G2500,
GMC G2500, OR EQUAL
SECTION 2 BODY:

2.1 GENERAL:
(A) VEHICLE SHALL BE REINFORCED SUCH THAT THE STRUCTURE
OF THE BASIC VAN IS NOT DEGRADED
(B) COMPLETED VEHICLE SHALL MEET ALL APPLICABLE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE AMERCICANS WITH DISABILITITES ACT
(AS SET FROTH IN CFR 37 & 38, ISSUED 9,61991, WITH
RESPECT TO THE BODY STRUCTURES).

2.2 RAISED ROOF
(A) ROOF LINES: SHALL BE ARCHED AND PRESENT A SYMMETRICAL
CONTOUR
(B) ROOF JOINT: THE RAISED ROOF SHALL BE COMPLETELY JOINED TO
BECOME AN INTREGAL PART OF THE BASIC VAN. BOTH OUTER AND INNER
ROOF SHALL BE ATTACHED TO THE BODY IN THE SAME MANNER TO
PREVENT LEAKAGE. THE NEW TOP MUST BE COMPLETELY SEALED WITH AN
ANTI-FUNGAL SEALANT.
(C) INSULATION: 1" FIBERGLASS BLANKET, POLYSTYRENE BEAD BOARD OR
EQUIVALENT TO PREVENT HEAT LOSS IN COLD WEATHER AND COOL AIR
COOL AIR IN HOT WEATHER. INTERIOR OF THE ROOF MUST BE COVERED
WITH A DURABLE LINER THAT IS INSTALLED TO MATCH EXISTING
PORTIONS OF INTERIOR, OR WITH A HARD, SMOOTH, CLEANABLE,
SEAMLESS FIBERGLASS LINER, NOT LESS THAN 1/16" THICK.
(D) COLOR: THE EXTERIOR COLOR OF THE RAISED ROOF SHALL BE WHITE
AND MATCH THE WHITE OF THE CHASSIS. THE COLOR MAY BE "GEL
COAT" OR PAINTED, FREE OF BRUSH OR SWIRL MARKS.
(E) STEEL ROLLOVER CAGE: ROOF SHALL CONTAIN A COLLAPSE-RESISTANT
STEEL ROLLOVER CAGE
(F) SECUREMENT: ROLLOVER CAGE SHALL BE SECURED INTO THE ORIGINAL
STRUCTURE AND BE ADQUATELY REINFORCED AT ALL POINTS WHERE
STRESS CONCENTRATION MAY OCCUR TO PREVENT VIBRATION, DRUMMING,
OR FLEXING IN SERVICE
(G) FMVSS 220 COMPLIANT: ROOF CONVERSION SHALL MEET THE FMVSS 220
REQUIREMENTS. A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE FMVSS 220 ROLLOVER
PROTECTION TEST RESULTS FOR THE TYPE VEHICLE TO BE PROVIDED
MUST BE INCLUDED WITH THE BID TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD.
2.3 WINDOWS
(A) TINT: CHASSIS STANDARD WINDSHIELD AND FRONT MOST DOORS ON THE
BASIC VAN SHALL BE RETAINED AND SHALL HAVE MFR'S STANDARD
TINT. ALL OTHER WINDOWS SHALL BE TINTED WITH OEM PRIVACY TINT.
(B) GLASS: WINDOWS SHALL BE OEM SAFETY GLASS AND UNIFORMLY TINTED
(C) SAFETY STANDARDS: ALL WINDOWS INLCUDING WINDSHIELD AND TINTING
SHALL MEET ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL AND STATE MOTOR VEHICLE
SAFETY STANDARDS
2.4 ROOF VENTILATOR/EMERGENCY EXIT
A DUAL-PURPOSE MANUALLY OPERATED ROOF VENTILATOR/EMERGENCY EXIT
SHALL BE INSTALLED IN THE RAISED ROOF OF THE VEHICLE AT
APPROXIMATELY THE CENTER OF THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THE HATCH
SHALL BE 23" X 23" AND SHALL BE INSTALLED SO THAT WHEN IT IS OPEN
AND THE VEHICLE IS IN FORWARD MOTION FRESH AIR WILL CIRCULATE IN
THE VEHICLE. HATCH TO BE A TRANSPEC 1122 OR EQUAL. THE HATCH
SHALL MEET ALL FEDERAL SAFETY STANDARDS.

2.5 BUMPERS: MFR'S STANDARD

2.6 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:
(A) EXTERIOR LIGHING SHALL MEET ALL STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS
(B) A REAR ANCILLARY BRAKE LIGHT SHALL BE ATTACHED WITH SCREWS
2.7 AUDIBLE BACK-UP WARNING DEVICE:
(A) REQUIRED
(B) SHALL SOUND WHENEVER TRANSMISSION IS IN REVERSE
(C) SHALL BE MOUNTED IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE ON THE OUTSIDE

2.8 EXTERIOR MIRROR:
(A) OEM
(B) DRIVER & PASSENGER SIDE REQUIRED
(C) COLOR: BLACK MATTE OR STAINLESS
(D) DIMENSIONS: 6" X 9"

2.9 FINISHING PROCEDURES:
(A) BARE METAL COMPONENTS: MUST BE PREPPED WITH DITZLER DAZ
1980 PRIMER SEALER OR EQUAL AND FINISHED WITH DITZLER ACRYLIC
ENAMEL PAINT OR EQUAL TO MATCH CHASSIS
(B) COMPATIBILITY: PRIMER AND FINISH MUST BE COMPATIBLE WITH ONE
ANOTHER
(C) WELDED AREAS: IN ADDITION TO A & B ABOVE WELDED AREAS MUST BE
FREE OF WELD SLAG AND IMPURITIES
2.10 UNDERCOATING
(A) THE ENTIRE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE BODY, INCLUDING THE
UNDERSIDES OF FENDERS, SHALL BE COATED WITH A FIRE RESISTANT
ASPHALT BASE, RUBBER BASE, OR EQUAL UNDERCOATING MATERIAL
APPLIED BY A SPRAY METHOD IN ORDER TO SEAL, DEADEN SOUND,
INSULATE, AND PREVENT OXIDATION.
(B) RE-APPLICATION OF UNDERCOATING IS REQUIRED AFTER CONVERSION.
GALVANIZED OR SIMILAR NUTS AND BOLTS NEED NOT BE UNDERCOATED.
(C) APPLICATION OF UNDERCOATING BY CONVERSION MFR SHALL NOT
JEOPARDIZE CORROSION PROTECTION WARRANTY ISSUED BY THE
CHASSIS MFR.
(D) IF AN "OR EQUAL" TYPE OF UNDERCOATING IS USED, DETAILS MUST
BE PROVIDED WITH THE BID.
(E) ALL CORROSION PROTECTION MUST BE INSTALLED IN THE MFR'S
FACILITY.

SECTION 3 INTERIOR (MUST MEET QVM)

3.1 GENERAL INTERIOR
(A) INTERIOR COLOR SHALL BE COLOR-COORDINATED AND COMPLIMENTARY
TO THE VAN'S EXTERIOR COLOR.
(B) ALL SHARP EDGES, SHARP CORNERS, AND/OR PROTRUSIONS SHALL BE
ELIMINATED FOR SAFETY REASONS. ANY FASTENINGS OR OTHER
OBJECTS THAT CAN CATCH A PASSENGER'S CLOTHING OR THAT CAN
CAUSE INJURY SHALL NOT BE PERMITTED. NO ABRASIONS, MARKS, OR
CUTS WILL BE ACCEPTABLE ON ANY OF THE INTERIOR WALLS OR
SEATS.

3.2 PANELING OR TRIM
(A) INTERIOR PANELING SHALL BE OEM OR OF EQUIVALENT MATERIALS.
VINYL COVERED PANELING IS NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR SIDE PANELS BUT
CAN BE USED ON HEADER PANELS AND AREAS ABOVE HEADER PANELS.
(B) ALL RIVETS, SCREWS, SNAPS, ETC. IN PANELING SHALL BE COUNTER
SUNK, PAN HEAD, OR BE DESIGNED IN SUCH A MANNER THAT THEY DO
NOT SNAG CLOTHING OR SKIN AS THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS MOVE ABOUT
IN THE VAN. ALL JOINTS IN THE INTERIOR PANELING SHALL BE
COVERED BY TRIM STRIPS OR MOLDING.
(C) ALL INTERIOR PANELS, MATERIALS, AND TREATMENTS SHALL MEET ALL
FMVSS 302 REQUIREMENTS.

3.4 INSULATION
(A) THE VEHICLE BODY SHALL BE FULLY INSULATED IN THE ROOF AND ALL
BODY PANELS, INCLUDING ALL EXTENDED TOP AND BOTTOM DOOR
PANELS TO DEADEN SOUND AND REDUCE VIBRATIONS AND HEAT
TRANSFERS.
(B) A MINIMUM 1-1/2" THICK BLANKET OF FIBERGLASS OR OTHER FIRE-
RESISTANT INSULATION MATERIAL FOR THE OEM VAN HEAVY-DUTY
INSULATION SHALL BE PROVIDED IN SIDEWALLS. THE CONTRACTOR
SHALL PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION ON THE INSULATION PROVIDED.

3.5 FLOORING
(A) THE SUBFLOORING SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF 1/2" THICK MARINE GRADE
WATERPROOF PLYWOOD SECURELY FASTENED TO THE UNDERSTRUCTURE.
ALL OVERCUTS AND INDENTIONS SHALL BE FILLED WITH WOOD FILLER.
ALL EDGES, CUTOUTS, AND/OR NOTCHES SHALL BE PROPERLY SEALED
AFTER CUTTING TO PREVENT MOISTURE FROM ENTERING THE WOOD. THE
FLOOR SHALL BE SANDED SMOOTH TO ENSURE A PROPER BONDING OF
THE VINYL FLOORING.
(B) ALTRO META DARK GREY TMM2421 OR EQUAL WILL BE APPLIED WITH A
MINIMUM THICKNESS OF 2.2 MILLIMETERS.
(C) THERE SHALL BE NO BUBBLES OR BLISTERS IN THE FLOOR COVERING.
3.6 FLOOR PLANS
(A) PASSENGER SEATS SHALL BE ARRANGED SUCH THAT THE UNOBSTRUCTED
HIP-TO-KNEE ROOM, MEASURED AT SEAT LEVEL FOR EACH SEATED
PASSENGER, SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN 26".
(B) SEATING ARRANGEMENTS: SEE ATTACHED APPLICABLE DIAGRAM
3.7 PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(A) SHOULDER RESTRAINTS SYSTEMS AND RETRACTORS SHALL BE PROVIDED
ON SEATS AS REQUIRED BY ANY APPLICABLE FMVSS REGULATIONS. ON
IN-BOARD FORWARD FACING SEATS, RESTRAINTS MUST BE ABLE TO BE
THREADED THRU CHILD SAFETY SEATS. LENGTH OF EACH BELT NEEDS
TO BE SUFFICIENT TO ACCOMODATE THE LARGEST ADULT SIZE
AVAILABLE FROM MFR.
(B) SEAT BELTS SHALL BE SECURELY ATTACHED TO STRUCTURAL MEMBERS
OF THE VEHICLE IF ALIGNMENT OF STRUCTURAL
MEMBERS MAKE IT POSSIBLE. ATTACHMENTS THRU UNDER FLOORING ARE
ACCEPTABLE WHEN A 3" WASHER IS USED. BELTS MAY BE ATTACHED TO
AND BECOME AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE BENCH SEAT IF THE SEAT AND
BELTS HAVE BEEN TESTED TO MEET FMVSS REQUIREMENTS.
(C) TO ALLOW THE SECUREMENT OF REMOVABLE CHILD RESTRAINT CAR SEAT
THE FORWARD TWO AISLE PASSENGER SEATS SHALL MEET FMVSS 225.
(D) SPEC DELETED

3.8 INSTRUMENT PANEL, DASH, AND OTHER CONTROLS
(A) DASH SHALL BE COLOR COORDINATED WITH INTERIOR TRIM COLOR.
BLACK WILL NOT BE AN ACCEPTABLE COLOR. GLOVE BOX WITH LIGHT
AND LOCK IS REQUIRED IF AVAILABLE FROM CHASSIS MFR.
(B) INSTRUMENT PANEL AND DASH SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH THE
FOLLOWING INSTRUMENTS, GAUGES, AND CONTROLS. ALL CONTROLS AND
SWITCHES SHALL BE WITHIN EASY REACH OF THE DRIVER. NO OVER-
HEAD SWITCHES OR CONTROLS ARE PERMITTED. LIGHTS IN LIEU OF
GAUGES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE EXCEPT WHERE NOTED.
I. SPEEDOMETER WITH ODOMETER AND TRIP ODOMETER
II. OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
III. ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
IV. FUEL GAUGE
V. UPPER BEAM HEAD LAMP INDICATOR (LIGHT)
VI. DUAL NOTE HORN
VII. DIRECTIONAL SIGNALS (LIGHT)
VIII. PARKING BRAKE ON (LIGHT)
IX. HEADLIGHT SWITCH
X. INSIDE HOOD RELEASE
XI. CONTROLS FOR HEATER, DEFROSTER, AND AIR CONDITIONER
XII. POWER OUTLET
XIII. AM/FM PUSH BUTTON STEREO RADIO
XIV. DIGITAL CLOCK
XV. TWO SPEED WINDHIELD WIPER WITH INTERMITTENT AND WASHER
XVI. EMERGENCY FLASHERS
(C) DRIVER'S SUN VISOR AND INTERIOR REAR MIRROR REQUIRED

3.9 HEATING AND COOLING
(A) FRONT HEATER AND DEFROSTER SHALL HAVE THE MAXIMUM BTU RATING
AND HIGHEST CAPACITY AVAILABLE FROM THE CHASSIS MFR
(B) DASH UNIT SHALL BE SEPARATELY CONTROLLED FROM AUXILIARY
SYSTEM.
(C) AN AUXILIARY REAR HEATER/AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WITH
ADEQUATE OUTPUT CAPACITY FOR VAN BEING BUILT SHALL BE
PROVIDED. THE UNIT SHALL BE LOCATED IN THE REAR, ON THE SIDE
OF THE VEHICLE UNDER THE SEATS, OR UNDER THE DRIVER'S WINDOW.
IT IS PREFERABLE THAT VENTS BE PROVIDED ALONG THE SIDE OF THE
VAN. THE UNIT SHALL BE SHIELDED TO PREVENT BLOWING HOT OR
COLD AIR ONTO THE PASSENGER'S LEGS.

3.10 DRIVER'S STEP
DRIVER'S STEP SHALL BE A RUNNING BOARD MADE OF STAINLESS STEEL,
ALUMINUM, OR POWDER COATED STEEL WITH A RAISED PATTERN OR IT MAY
MAY BE OF THE SAME CONSTRUCTION AS THE SIDE STEP IN SECTION 8.10
AND IT SHALL BE ABLE TO SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF A 95 PERCENTILE
MALE.

SECTION 4 ADDITIONAL REQUIRMENTS

4.1 EMERGENCY AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT
(A) A RECHARGEABLE 5 LBS. DRY CHEMICAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER WITH AN
ABC RATING SHALL BE PROVIDED AND INSTALLED IN EACH VAN. THE
FIRE EXTINGUISHER SHALL HAVE A GAUGE SHOWING THE STATUS OF
THE CHARGE.
(B) THREE FOLDING REFLECTIVE TRIANGLES COMPLIANT WITH FEDERAL
DOT STANDARD 125 SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH EACH VAN. THE
TRIANGLE SHALL BE STORED IN EITHER AN ALUMINUM PLASTIC, OR
FIBERGLASS CASE.
(C) TIRE CHANGING TOOLS & JACK SHALL BE MOUNTED AND BE OF THE
BEST QUALITY AVAILABLE AND HAVE ADEQUATE CAPACITY TO RAISE A
LOADED VEHICLE AND BE THE TYPE WHICH WILL ALLOW FOR EASY
REMOVAL OF WHEEL AND TIRE FROM THE RAISED VEHICLE. THE WHEEL
WRENCH WILL BE A HIGH QUALITY TOOL OF SUFFICIENT LENGTH TO
PERMIT REMOVAL OF WHEELS.
(4) IN ADDITION TO THESE SPECIFICATIONS, ALL RELATED EQUIPMENT
SHALL BE DESIGNED, BUILT, ATTACHED AND OPERATED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH ALL APPLICABLE SAFETY CODES AND DESIGN STANDARDS
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING;
I. SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS (ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
AND WIRING, HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS, FASTENERS)
II. AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (CHAIN DRIVE AND
WIRE ROPE COMPONENTS)
III. AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY (WELDING CODE AND RECOMMENDED
PRACTICES
IV. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS (FMVSS)
(E) ALL PARTS SHALL BE NEW. ALL NECESSARY SERVICING AND
ADJUSTMENTS SHALL BE MADE ON THE EQUIPMENT PRIOR TO DELIVERY
OF THE VEHICLE. ALL EXPOSED METAL SURFACES SHALL BE PAINTED
OR SHALL BE CORROSION-RESISTANT. ALL LIFT COMPONENTS
INCLUDING WIRING) LOCATED ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE
SHALL BE CONCEALED BUS ACCESSIBLE FOR MAINTENANCE PURPOSES.
ALL INTERIOR WIRING SHALL BE CONCEALED.

SECTION 5 TRAINING & MANUALS

5.1 TRAINING: THE SUCCESSFUL VENDOR SHALL PROVIDE EACH GRANTEE/AGENCY
RECEIVING A CONVERSION VAN WITH TWO (2) HOURS OF
OPERATOR TRAINING ON THE SAFETY, USE, CARE, AND
MAINTENANCE OF THE LIFT AND ANY OTHER PERTINENT
ASPECTS OF THE VAN.

5.2 MANUALS
(A) THE SUCCESSFUL VENDOR SHALL PROVIDE EACH WITH EACH CONVERSION
VAN WITH TWO PRINTED MAINTENANCE MANUALS OR ONE PRINTED
AND ONE C.D. THE MAINTENANCE MANUAL SHALL DETAIL PREVENTIVE
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES, TROUBLESHOOTING, AND ELECTRICAL
DIAGRAMS OF THE LIFT SYSTEM IN CORRELATION TO THE ELECTRICAL
SYSTEM OF THE CONVERSION TO THE GRANTEE.

SECTION 6 WARRANTY

6.1 REQUIREMENTS
WARRANTIES ARE IN ADDITION TO ANY STATUORY, IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
REMEDIES OR WARRANTIES IMPOSED BY THE CONTRACTOR. CONSISTENT WITH
THIS REQUIREMENT THAT THE CONTRACTOR WARRANTS AND GUARANTEES THAT
THE CONTRACTOR WARRANTS AND GUARANTEES THAT EACH VAN WILL BE FREE
OF DEFECTS FOR ONE YEAR OR 25,000 MILES, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL ALSO WARRANT AND GUARANTEE THAT THE
FIGERGLASS ROOF AND ROLL CAGE WILL BE FREE OF DEFECTS FOR THREE
YEARS OR 50,000 MILES, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST, AND THAT THE
WHEELCHAIR LIFT WILL BE FREE OF DEFECTS FOR TWO YEARS OR 25,000
MILES, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. THIS WARRANTY COVERS ONLY THE
SYSTEM INSTALLED BY THE CONTRACTOR AND NOT THE ENTIRE VEHICLE.
6.2 VOIDING THE WARRANTY
THE WARRANTY WILL NOT APPLY TO ANY PART OR COMPONENT INSTALLED
THAT HAS BEEN SUBJECT TO MISUSE, NEGLIGENCE, OR ACCIDENT, OR
THAT HAS BEEN REPAIRED OR ALTERED IN ANY WAY TO ADVERSLY AFFECT
ITS PERFORMANCE OR ELIGIBILITY, EXCEPT INSOFAR AS SUCH REPAIRS
WERE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONTRACTOR'S SUPPLIED MAINTENANCE
MANUALS.
6.3 WARRANTY REPAIRS
(A) THE CONTRACT HOLDER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL REPAIRS DURING THE
WARRANTY PERIOD TO THE EQUIPMENT INSTALLED. ONCE NOTIFIED OF
A WARRANTY MATTER BY THE RECIPIENT, THE CONTRACT HOLDER WILL
HAVE 48 HOURS TO MAKE THE NEEDED REPAIRS COMPLETED BY A THIRD
PARTY SHOP.
(B) IF A COMPONENT FAILS DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE WARRANTY
ON THE REPAIRED OR REPLACED EQUIPMENT IS EQUAL TO THE
ORIGINAL WARRANTY AT THE TIME THAT THE INSTALLATION WAS
COMPLETE.
6.4 CONVERSION/MODIFIER REQUIREMENTS
VEHICLE MODIFIER OR CONVERSION COMPANY MUST BE CERTIFIED BY THE
CHASSIS MFR TO PERFORM THE REQUESTED WORK PER THIS ITB.

6.5 PRODUCTION REQUIREMENTS
THE MODIFIER OR CONVERSION COMPANY MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE 8
TDOT CONVERSION VANS IN ONE MONTH TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD OF
OF THIS CONTRACT.

6.6 SERVICE FACILITY LOCATIONS:
SUCCESSFUL VENDOR MUST HAVE A WARRANTY SERVICE PROVIDER FOR
CHASSIS AND BODY LOCATED WITHIN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE.

SECTION 7 CONVERSION SPECIFICATIONS

7.1 ELECTRICAL
(A) WIRING: SXL COPPER STRAND, GAUGE SIZE TO MEET OR EXCEED THE
REQUIRED CURRENT LOAD
(B) ALL NON-CHASSIS OEM WIRING SHALL BE COLOR CODED AND NUMBERED
FOR IDENTIFICATION
(C) ALL WIRING THAT IS RUN INSIDE THE BODY INCLUDING POWER CABLE
TO REAR LIFT SHALL BE IN A PROTECTED AREA
(D) ANY WIRING THAT IS EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS SHALL BE NON-
METALLIC LOOM AND SECURELY CLIPPED FOR MAXIMUM PROTECTION.
(E) CLIPS SHALL BE RUBBER OR PLASTIC COATED TO PREVENT THEIR
CUTTING THRU THE WIRING INSULATION
(F) PROTECTIVE GROMMETS SHALL BE INSTALLED AT ALL POINTS WHERE
WIRING PENETRATES METAL AND OTHER MATERIALS
(G) CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND ELECTRICAL PANELS SHALL BE IN EASILY
ACCESSIBLE LOCATION
(H) A SEPARATE PANEL FOR ALL ADD-ON COMPONENTS SHALL BE LOCATED
IN AN ACCESSIBLE AREA INSIDE THE VEHICLE
(I) THE SUCCESSFUL VENDOR SHALL PROVIDE A COMPLETE WIRING DIAGRAM
SHOWING THE ORIGINAL WIRING FOR THE VEHICLE
(J) THIS IS TO BE MOUNTED AT A LOCATION CONVENIENT FOR SERVICE
PERSONNEL
(K) NO LOCK WIRE CONNECTORS WILL BE ALLOWED
(L) INSULATED STAKE-ON SPADE TERMINALS OR EQUAL SHALL BE USED
(M) GROUNDING OFF COMPONENTS SHALL BE THRU POLARIZED SHIELDED
TERMINALS WIRED TO MAIN STRUCTURAL GROUND POINTS
(N) ALL EXTERIOR CONNECTIONS SHALL BE COVERED WITH HEAT SHRINK
TUBING
(O) ALL ACCESSORIES AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT EXCEPT HEAD AND
PARKING LIGHTS, EMERGENCY FLASHERS, DOME LIGHT(S), AND WHEEL-
CHAIR LIFT SHALL BE WIRED THRU THE VEHICLE IGNITION SWITCH SO
AS TO BE OPERATIVE ONLY WITH THE SWITCH IN "ON" OR
"ACCESSORY" POSITION.
(P) POWER WIRE TO LIFT SHALL BE SECURELY CLAMPED AND PROTECTED.
IN-LINE CIRCUIT BREAKER WITH MANUAL RESET PROVIDED TO LIFT IS
REQUIRED.

7.2 BODY
(A) RAISED ROOF: CHASSIS MFR ROOF SHALL BE REMOVED AND REPLACED
WITH AN ALL STEEL OR FIBERGLASS 24" CAMPER STYLE RAISED ROOF
WITH A MINIMUM OF 69" CENTER AISLE HEIGHT.
(B) SIDE AND REAR DOORS:
I. CHASSIS VAN DOORS SHALL BE RETAINED AT ALL DOOR
LOCATIONS WITH MODIFICATIONS MADE FOR LIFT ACCESS ON THE
REAR DOOR.
II. BOTH SIDE AND REAR DOORS SHALL BE DUAL, DOUBLE HINGED
SWING-OUT DOORS.
III. DOORS SHALL BE EASILY OPERABLE FROM THE INSIDE WITH
EASILY ACCESSIBLE DOOR LOCKS PROVIDED.

7.3 EXTERIOR LIGHTING: LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FRONT ENTRY AND
SIDE LIFT DOOR AREAS MUST MEET ADA REQUIREMENTS.

7.4 INTERIOR/ADA COMPLIANCE: VEHICLES SHALL MEET ALL APPLICABLE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY ACT(ADA) AS SET
FORTH IN CFR 37 AND 38, ISSUED SEPTEMBER 6, 1991 WITH RESPECT TO
THE VEHICLE INTERIOR.

7.5 SEATING AND INTERIOR ITEMS:
(A) DRIVER'S AND CO-PILOT SEATS:
I. CHASSIS MFR'S DELUXE HIGH BACK
II. FULLY PADDED
III. CONTOURED BUCKET TYPE, HEAVY-DUTY WITH ARM REST
IV. OEM UNIBELT RESTRAINT SYSTEM REQUIRED
V. UPHOLSTERY SHALL BE COLOR-KEYED TO PASSENGER SEATS
NOTE: BLACK UPHOLSTERY IN NOT AN ACCEPTABLE COLOR.
VI. HEAVY DUTY
(B) DRIVER'S SEAT: EASILY ADJUSTED FORWARD & BACKWARD WITHOUT USE
OF TOOLS
(C) EXCEPT FOR PASSENGER AND CO-PILOT SEATS SHALL BE:
I. FORWARD FACING WHEN SERVING AMBULATORY PASSENGERS AND
FOLD AGAINST THE WALL WHEN SPACE IS REQUIRED FOR
WHEELCHAIR PASSENGERS.
II. AS A FORWARD FACING AMBULATORY SEAT, EACH SEATED
POSITION SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF 17" WIDE AND 17" DEEP.
III. THE BOTTOM SEAT CUSHION SHALL EMPLOY A SPRING SUSPENSION
SYSTEM, SHALL BE CONTOURED FRONT TO REAR, AND CHANNELED
TO PROVIDE BOTH LATERAL AND FRONT TO REAR STABILITY AND
COMFORT.
IV. A PADED ARMREST SHALL BE PROVIDED ON THE AISLE SIDE OF
EACH FORWARD FACING SEAT.
V. THE BACK CUSHION SHALL MEASURE A MINIMUM OF 17" AND
SHALL PROVIDE LUMBAR SUPPORT AND UTILIZE CHANNELING TO
AID LATERAL STABILITY.
VI. A MINIMUM OF 26" HIP TO KNEE ROOM SHALL BE PROVIDED.
VII. VINYL COVERS SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF 36 OZ. TRANSPORTATION
GRADE EXPANDED VINYL AND COLOR IS TO BE SPECIFIED BY
TDOT. ACCEPTABLE SEATING IS BRAUN 125 SERIES OR EQUAL.
(D) ALL METAL COMPONENTS SHALL BE COATED WITH A POWDER COATING
SYSTEM CAPABLE OF MEETING THE FOLLOWING TEST:
SALT SPRAY 1000 HRS. ASTM D117
HUMIDITY RESISTANCE 1000 HRS. ASTM D2247
IMPACT RESISTANCE UP TO 160 LBS ASTM D2794
NOTE: ALL TESTING IS TO BE PERFORMED ON 24 GALLON BONDERITE
PANELS THAT ARE ELECTRO STATICALLY SPRAYED TO A COATING
THICKNESS OF NO LESS THAN 1.8 AND NO MORE THAN 2.2 MILS.
CERTIFIED TEST DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED.
(E) SEATS FOR A TOTAL OF 8 TO INCLUDE:
I. DRIVER
II. CO-PILOT
III. CURB SIDE - 2 SINGLE PASSENGER SEATS
IV. STREET SIDE - 2 FOLD DOWN FORWARD FACING, 2 PASSENGER
SEATS AT WHEELCHAIR STATIONS. MUST MEET 08 NHTA
STANDARDS AND BE INSTALLED PER MFR'S STANDARDS.
(F) OXYGEN CYLINDER RETAINER
I. TO BE FLOOR MOUNTED
II. MUST SECURE OXYGEN CYLINDER IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS
SWAYING TIPPING, OR RATTLING
III. MUST HOLD OXYGEN TANK IN A MANNER SO AS NOT TO INTERFERE
WITH REGULATOR CONTROLS
IV. MOUNTING LOCATION MUST NOT BLOCK AISLE WAY OR SEATING
AREA
V. CONSTRUCTION: ALUMINUM OR METAL
VI. CAPACITY: MUST ACCOMMODATE A MINIMUM OF 1 EA. "D" OR "E"
SIZE CYLINDER

7.6 LIGHTING
(A) VEHICLE INTERIOR SHALL BE ILLUMINATED BY A MINIMUM OF FIVE
FIXTURES CAPABLE OF PROVIDING EIGHT CANDLEPOWER OF
ILLUMINATION WHEN MEASURED 35" FROM THE FLOOR LEVEL IN THE
CENTER OF EACH PASSENGER SEATING POSITION.
(B) LIGHTING FIXTURES SHALL BE CONTROLLED BY THE CHASSIS OEM
LIGHTING SWITCH UNLESS THE SWITCH IS UNABLE TO CARRY THE
AMPERAGE NECESSARY FOR THE INTERIOR LIGHTS.
(C) ALL DOOR LIGHTS AND THE SIDE PASSENGER DOOR SHALL ILLUMINATE
AUTOMATICALLY WHEN DOORS ARE OPENED.
(D) STEP WELL LIGHT TYPE AND LOCATION SHALL BE PROVIDED AS NOT TO
BE A HAZARD TO BOARDING PASSENGERS.
(E) LIGHTING SHALL BE REQUIRED TO ILLUMINATE ON THE LIFT AS WELL
AS ON THE STREET SURFACE OUTSIDE THE LIFT DOOR.
7.7 INSTRUMENT PANEL, DASH, AND OTHER CONTROLS
IN ADDITION TO THE OTHER COMMON INSTRUMENT PANEL AN DASH ITEMS
THE FOLLOWING WILL BE INCLUDED; ON/OFF TOGGLE SWITCH FOR THE
WHEELCHAIR LIFT

7.8 PRIORITY SEATING SIGN
(A) VEHICLE SHALL CONTAIN A SIGN WHICH INDICATES THAT THE SEATS
IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE ARE PRIORITY SEATS FOR PEOPLE
WITH DISABILITIES.
(B) EACH WHEELCHAIR STATION LOCATION SHALL BE DESIGNATED AS SUCH.
(C) SIGNS WILL BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH CFR 38, SUBPART 38.27 AND
THE APPENDIX TO IT.

7.9 INTERNATIONAL SIGN FOR ACCESSIBILITY
TWO INTERNATIONAL SIGNS FOR ACCESSIBILITY SHALL BE SHIPPED LOOSE
INSIDE EACH VAN UNAPPLIED. THEY SHALL BE VINYL WITH ADHESIVE BACK
AND SHALL MEASURE 14" X 14" OR LARGER.

SECTION 8 WHEELCHAIR, LIFT SYSTEM, AND RELATED ITEMS

8.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
(A) VEHICLES SHALL MET ALL APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS OF THE
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) AS SET FORTH IN CFR 37
& 38, ISSUED SEPTEMBER 6, 1991 WITH RESPECT TO MOBILITY AID
AND ACCESSIBILITY. THE SUCCESSFUL VENDOR WILL BE RESPONSIBLE
FOR ANY ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, OMISSIONS, OR INTERPRETATIONS
OF ADA AS IT RELATES TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE VEHICLES
AWARDED ON THIS ITB.
(B) FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS BID, THE TERMS "WHEELCHAIR" AND
"MOBILITY AID" MAY BE USED INTERCHANGEABLY.

8.2 WHEELCHAIR STATIONS
(A) TWO WHEELCHAIR STATIONS SHALL BE PROVIDED IN EACH VEHICLE.
(B) WHEELCHAIR STATIONS ARE THE SPACES INSIDE THE VEHICLE FOR
TRANSPORTING PEOPLE IN WHEELCHAIRS.
(C) EACH WHEELCHAIR STATION SHALL CONSIST OF USABLE FLOOR AREA IN
WHICH A PASSENGER IN A WHEELCHAIR MAY BE POSITIONED AND WHERE
THE WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS AND WHEELCHAIR
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS AND WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT DEVICES ARE TO BE
INSTALLED.
(D) ALL WHEELCHAIR STATION SHALL BE DESIGNED TO SECURE
WHEELCHAIR IN A FORWARD FACING POSITION.
(E) EACH WHEELCHAIR STATION SHALL PROVIDE ADQUATE ROOM FOR
STANDARD SIZE WHEELCHAIRS.
(F) EACH WHEELCHAIR STATION SHALL CONSIST OF USABLE FLOOR AREA IN
WHICH THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS AND WHEECHAIR SECUREMENT
DEVICES ARE TO BE INSTALLED.

8.3 WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEM
(A) A 4-POINT TRACK/BELT TIE DOWN SYSTEM SHALL BE PROVIDED AT
EACH WHEELCHAIR STATION TO SECURELY HOLD THE WHEELCHAIR IN A
FORWARD FACING POSITION. SECUREMENT SYSTEMS AND THEIR ATTACH-
MENTS TO THE VEHICLE SHALL WITHSTAND A FORCE IN A FORWARD
LONGITUDINAL DIRECTION OF 2,500 LBS. PER SECUREMENT LET AND A
MINIMUM OF 5,000 LBS. FOR EACH MOBILITY AID. MOVEMENT OF AN
OCCUPIED WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID SHALL BE NO MORE THAN 2"
IN ANY DIRECTION.
(B) EACH SYSTEM SHALL BE COMPOSED OF 4 SEPARATE BELTS AND 4
LENGTHS OF TRACK WITH ALL NECESSARY BUCKLES, HARDWARE
FITTINGS AND OTHER NECESSARY PARTS TO MAKE IT A COMPLETE
WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEM. SURE-LOC RETRACTOR, TITAN
AUTOMATIC, OR EQUAL IS ACCEPTABLE.
(C) IN CERTAIN WHEELCHAIR STATION ARRANGEMENTS, SHARED FLOOR
TRACK MAY BE USED PROVIDED THAT ADEQUATE BELT SECUREMENT
SLOTS ARE FURNISHED. ADEQUATE LENGTH OF TRACK SHOULD BE
PROVIDED TO ACCOMMODATE VARIOUS SIZES OF WHEELCHAIRS WITHIN
EACH WHEELCHAIR STATION.
(D) RECESSED FLOOR TRACKS OR "L" TRACKS SHALL BE PROVIDED.
(E) DURING INSTALLATION OF THE WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEM, CARE
SHOULD BE TAKEN TO AVOID DAMAGE TO ANY OF THE VEHICLE'S
COMPONENTS WITH A PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON AVOIDING DAMAGE TO
TO THE FUEL TANKS DURING AND AFTER INSTALLATION OF THE FLOOR
TRACKS.
(F) WHEN NOT BEING USED FOR SECUREMENT, THE SECUREMENT SYSTEM
SHALL NOT INTERFERE WITH PASSENGER MOVEMENT, SHALL NOT
PRESENT ANY HAZARDOUS CONTITION AND SHALL BE REASONABLY
PROTECTED FROM VANDALISM. A PIECE OF FLOOR TRACK MAY BE USED.
TRACK SIZE SHALL BE THE APPROPRIATE LENGTH SO THAT ALL BELTS
OF THE SYSTEM CAN BE ATTACHED. LOCATION FOR MOUNTING THE
TRACK MAY BE ON THE SIDEWALL. HOWEVER, THE LOCATION MUST BE
EASILY ACCESSIBLE. A STORAGE BOX (OTHER THAN COMPARTMENT
PROVIDED OVER THE DRIVER'S AREA) MAY BE FOR THIS PURPOSE.
(G) LITERATURE DESCRIBING AND GIVING INSTRUCTIONS ON THE USE OF
THE WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEM SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH EACH
VAN.

8.4 WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(A) A 3-POINT RESTRAINT SYSTEM CONSISTING OF A LAP AND SHOULDER
BELT COMBINATION SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR EACH WHEELCHAIR
STATION. THE SHOULDER BELT SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF 86" LONG
AND THE LAP BELT SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF 43" LONG. BELT
CONNECTION AROUND WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT SHALL BE BUTTON RELEASE
AND COMPLY WITH ALL FEDERAL AND STATE MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY
STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS. INTREGATED OCCUPANT RESTRAINT
SYSTEMS COMPATIBLE WITH SURELOC RETRACTOR, TITAN AUTOMATIC,
OR EQUAL ARE ACCEPTABLE.
(B) SHOULDER ATTACHMENT POINT SHALL BE SECURED IN A STRUCTURAL
MEMBER OF THE SIDEWALL. THE LAP BELT SHALL BE SECURED BY
INSERTING IT INTO THE REAR TIE-DOWN BELTS OF THE WHEELCHAIR
SECUREMENT SYSTEM. THE SHOULDER AND LAP BELT SHALL BE
CONNECTING AT THE BUCKLE PORTION OR THE RESTRAINT. RESTRAINTS
SHALL BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN SUCH A MANNER THAT THE
RESTRAINT BELTS TRANSFER CRASH FORCES TO THE HIPS AND UPPER
TORSO PORTIONS OF THE SKELETON AND SHALL OT TRANSFER THESE
FORCES TO THE ABDOMEN SECTION OF THE PASSENGER. THE
ATTACHMENT SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL FEDERAL AND STATE MOTOR
VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS.
(C) SHOULDER BELTS SHALL BE RETRACTABLE AT THE WALL CONNECTION OR
REMOVABLE AND SHALL NOT HANG LOOSE OR INTERFERE WITH MOVEMENT
IN THE VAN WHEN NOT IN USE. RESTRAINT BELTS THAT ARE
REMOVABLE SHALL BE STORED IN THE SAME LOCATIONS AS PROVIDED
FOR IN THE WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEM. RESTRAINT BELTS
PERMANENTLY FIXED TO THE FLOOR WILL NOT BE ACCEPTABLE.

8.5 WHEELCHAIR LIFT
(A) WHEELCHAIR LIFT SYSTEM SHALL PERMIT PEOPLE CONFINED TO A
WHEELCHAIR TO ENTER AND LEAVE WITHOUT DIFFICULTY BY MEANS OF
A VERTICAL LIFTING PLATFORM OR LIFT AND WHICH ALSO PROVIDES
FOR THE SAFE TRANSPORTATION OF PEOPLE IN WHEELCHAIRS INSIDE
THE VEHICLE. ACCEPTABLE WHEELCHAIR LIFT IS BRAUN CENTURY, OR
EQUAL. LIFT MUST COMPLY WITH FMVSS 403 AND REQUIRES INSTALL-
ATION THAT COMPLIES WITH FMVSS 404.
(B) WHEELCHAIR LIFT MUST BE INSTALLED AT THE REAR OF THE VAN.
TDOT WILL NOT CONSIDER OR ACCEPT A WHEELCHAIR LIFT MOUNTED
ON THE ROADSIDE OR CURBSIDE FOR THIS VAN.
(C) WHEELCHAIR LIFT MUST BE EITHER AN ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC OR
ELECTRO-MECHANICAL POWERED LIFT, WHICH REQUIRES NO INDEPEND-
ENT POWER SOURCE. LIFT MUST OPERATE ON THE VEHICLE'S EXISTING
HEAVY-DUTY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
(D) FRAME AND PLATFORM DESIGN SHALL HAVE BEEN TESTED TO A STATIC
LOAD OF 2400 LBS. LIFT SHALL HAVE AN 1100 LBS. TESTED LIFT
CAPACITY AND 800 LBS. CONTINUOUS LIFTING CAPACITY.
(E) THE DESIGN FACTOR FOR THE LIFT MECHANICAL LOAD BEARING COMP-
ONENTS SHALL HAVE A SAFETY FACTOR OF AT LEAST 6. ALL OTHER
STRUCTURAL PARTS SHALL HAVE A SAFETY FACTOR OF 3. THE DESIGN
FACTOR SHALL BE DEFINED AS THE RATIO OF THE FAILURE LOAD TO
THE DESIGN LOAD.
(F) ALL HARDWARE THAT WILL BE SUBJECTED TO WEAR, CORROSION, OR
OTHER ADVERSE ACTION THAT WOULD REDUCE THE SAFETY OF THE LIFT
AND THE ITEMS REQUIRING PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SHALL BE PROVID-
ED WITH EASY INSPECTION ACCESS.
(G) PLACEMENT OF THE LIFT OR THE METHOD OF ATTACHMENT SHALL NOT
SIGNIFICANTLY DIMINISH THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE
VEHICLE OR CAUSE A HAZARDOUS UNBALANCING OF THE VEHICLE
EITHER BY ITS WEIGHT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS MOVING OR BY ITS
WEIGHT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS MOVING OR BY ITS WEIGHT AND LOAD
WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED, SUBJECT TO THE MFR'S RECOMMEND-
ATIONS.
(H) ALL FASTENERS FOR JOINING OR ATTACHING THE LIFT TO THE VAN
SHALL BE SPECIFIED BY THE LIFT MFR AND BE ABLE TO WITHSTAND
OPERATING THE VAN AND LIFT VIBRATIONS WITHOUT LOOSENING.
(I) SHEAR AREAS OR PINCHING ACTION MECHANISMS OF THE LIFT SHALL
NOT BE READILY ACCESSIBLE TO OCCUPANTS, PASSENGERS, AND
OPERATORS DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF THE LIFT. IN THE EVENT
THAT READILY ACCESSIBLE SHEAR AREAS OF PINCHING MECHANISMS
ARE UNAVOIDABLE, THE SAFETY OF OCCUPANTS, PASSENGERS, AND
OPERATORS SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR BY PHYSICAL BARRIERS AND
SAFETY STOP SWITCHES RESTRICTING THE OPERATING FORCE OF THE
EQUIPMENT BELOW THAT WHICH CAUSE INJURY OR OTHER RECOGNIZED
SAFETY METHODS.
(J) ALL EXPOSED EDGES OR OTHER HAZARDOUS PROTRUSIONS ON THE LIFTS
WHICH ARE STOWED INSIDE THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, SHALL BE
EQUIPPED WITH PADDING OF A THICKNESS TO THE MFR RECOMMEND-
ATION. PADDING SHALL BE AN ENERGY ABSORPTION MATERIAL CAPABLE
OF MINIMIZING INJURY PRODUCING FORCES AND SHALL EXTEND TO
WITHIN 3" OF THE VEHICLE FLOOR.
(K) ALL PROTRUSIONS OR MOVING PARTS OF THE LIFT MECHANISM WHICH
COULD SNAG CLOTHING SHALL HAVE A GUARD OR SHIELD TO PROTECT
PASSENGERS AND/OR OPERATORS.
(L) SPEC DELETED
(M) ALL THRU BODY FITTING SHALL BE NON-CORROSIVE MATERIALS.
(N) ALL WIRING AND CORDS FOR THE WHEELCHAIR LIFT SHALL BE ABLE TO
WITHSTAND ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, EXTREME HEAT AND COLD.
PROTECTIVE COVERING FOR WIRING AND CORDS SHALL BE PROVIDED IF
NECESSARY.
(O) AN OPERATIONAL MANUAL SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH EACH VEHICLE TO
INCLUDE AT A MINIMUM NORMAL AND MANUAL LIFT OPERATIONS, PREV-
ENTIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE, USE OF WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINT AND
SEAT BELT SYSTEM, LIFT TROUBLE SHOOTING AND PARTS LISTING.
8.6 LIFT PLATFORM
(A) PLATFORM SURFACE SHALL BE A SLIP RESISTANT MATERIAL AND SHALL
BE FREE OF ANY PROTRUSIONS OVER 1/4" HIGH THAT MIGHT CAUSE
INJURY TO OPERATOR AND PASSENGERS. PLATFORM CONTRUCTION SHALL
BE EXPANDED METAL MESH TO ALLOW FOR THE DRIVER VISION THRU
ANY PORTION THAT OVERLAPS A WINDOW WHEN IN STORED POSITION.
(B) PLATFORM SHALL HAVE A USEABLE PLATFORM AREA OF 33" X 51".
(C) A TRANSITION OR BRIDGE PLATE SHALL BE HINGED DESIGN AND
MOUNTED AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE VAN OR PLATFORM SO AS TO
PROVIDE A SMOOTH TRANSFER FROM THE PLATFORM INTO THE VAN. THE
TRANSITION PLATE SHALL BE MOUNTED IN SUCH A MANNER THAT THE
SIDES OF THE PLATE DO NOT MAKE CONTACT WITH THE INSIDE RAILS
OF THE PLATFORM. TRANSITION PLATE SHALL BE SECURED AND STORED
SO AS NOT TO INTERFERE WITH THE OPERATION OR STORAGE OF THE
LIFT PLATFORM ON THE PLACEMENT OF WHEELCHAIRS.
(D) WHEN THE PLATFORM IS AT VEHICLE FLOOR HEIGHT, GAPS BETWEEN
THE PLATFORM EDGE AND THE VEHICLE FLOOR SHALL NOT EXCEED 1/4"
(E) PLATFORM SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH A MOVABLE BARRIER OR INHERENT
DESIGN FEATURE WHICH SHALL PREVENT A WHEELCHAIR FROM ROLLING
OFF THE EDGE CLOSEST TO THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE PLATFORM IS IN
ITS FULLY RAISED POSITION.
(F) PLATFORM SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH A PERMANENT VERTICAL SIDE
PLATES AT LEAST 2" HIGHER THAN THE SURFACE OF THE PLATFORM.
(G) AN AUTOMATICALLY ACTUATED ROLL-OFF BARRIER ACROSS THE FULL
LENGTH OF THE LOADING EDGE OR ENTRANCE RAMP OF THE PLATFORM
SHALL BE PROVIDED. BARRIER SHALL BE OF SUFFICIENT HEIGHT WHEN
CLOSED TO PREVENT A POWER WHEELCHAIR FROM RIDING OVER THE
BARRIER. BARRIER SHALL AUTOMATICALLY CLOSE AND REMAIN CLOSED
WHEN THE LIFT RISES 3" ABOVE THE GROUND SURFACE. ENTRANCE
RAMP SHALL NOT EXCEED A SLOPE OF 1:8 MEASURED ON LEVEL GROUND
FOR A MAXIMUM RISE OF 3" AND THE TRANSITION FROM GROUND TO
RAMP MAY BE VERTICAL WITHOUT EDGE TREATMENT UP TO 1/4".
THRESHOLDS BETWEEN 1/4" AND 1/2" HIGH SHALL BE BEVELED WITH A
A SLOPE NO MORE THAN 1:2.
(H) LIFT SHALL BE FULLY AUTOMATIC INTERIOR TYPE. OPERATION SHALL
BE AUTOMATIC FROM THE UPRIGHT OR STORED POSITION TO GROUND
POSITION.
(I) PLATFORM SHALL BE CAPABLE OF BEING RAISED AND LOWERED WITH NO
SUDDEN ACCELERATION, DECELERATION, OR JERKING MOTION. LIFT
SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH A MECHANISM TO ALLOW MANUAL ADJUSTMENT
OF THE PLATFORM DESCENT AND ASCENT SPEED.
(J) PLATFORM SHALL NOT MOVE AT A RATE EXCEEDING 6 INCHES/SECOND
DURING LOWERING AND LIFTING AND OCCUPANT AND SHALL NOT EXCEED
12 INCHES/SECOND DURING DEPLOYING OR STOWING.
(K) PLATFORM, WHEN IN THE RAISED HORIZONTAL POSITION, SHALL NOT
DEFLECT MORE THAN 3 DEGREES IN ANY DIRECTION BETWEEN ITS
UNLOADED POSITION AND WHEN LOADED WITH 600 LBS. APPLIED THRU
A 26" X 26" TEST PALLET.
(L) PLATFORM SHALL BE CAPABLE OF LOWERING A MINIMUM OF 1.5" BELOW
THE REFERENCE GROUND LINE, ENABLING IT TO BE USED IN A
CONDITION WHERE THE GROUND LEVEL IS LOWER THAN THE VEHICLE
STANDING LEVEL.
(M) HANDRAILS SHALL BE PROVIDED ON 2 SIDES OF THE PLATFORM AND
MOVE IN TANDEM WITH THE LIFT. HANDRAILS SHALL BE GRASPABLE
AND PROVIDE SUPPORT. HANDRAILS SHALL HAVE A USABLE COMPONENT
AT LEAST 8" LONG WITH THE LOWEST PORTION A MINIMUM 30" ABOVE
THE PLATFORM AND THE HIGHEST PORTION A MIXIMUM 38" ABOVE THE
PLATFORM. HANDRAILS SHALL BE CAPABLE OF WITHSTANDING A FORCE
OF 100 LBS. CONCENTRATED AT ANY POINT OF THE HANDRAIL WITHOUT
PERMANENT DEFORMATION OF THE RAIL. HANDRAIL SHALL HAVE A
CROSS SECTIONAL DIAMETER OF NO LESS THAN 1-1/4" TO NO MORE
THAN 1-1/2" OR SHALL PROVIDE AND EQUIVALENT GRASPING SURFACE.
HANDRAILS SHALL NOT INTERFERE WITH WHEELCHAIRS ENTERING OR
LEAVING THE VEHICLES. HANDRAILS IN THE STOWED POSITION SHALL
NOT EXTEND IN THE VEHICLE'S PASSENGER AREA MORE THAN 5" AND
SHALL BE SECURED IN SUCH A MANNER TO KEEP THEM FROM RATTLING
AND PREVENT THIS FROM BECOMING A HAZARD TO PASSENGERS.

8.7 LIFT CONTROL
(A) OPERATING CONTROLS SHALL BE OF HEAVY DUTY COMMERCIAL TYPE AND
SHALL BE DESIGNED FOR HAND-HELD OPERATION WITH ADEQUATE CORD
EXTENSION TO ALLOW OPERATING OF THE LIFT BY THE OPERATOR
STANDING OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE AT A POSITION BEHIND OR AT THE
SIDE OF THE LIFT PLATFORM. A METHOD FOR STORING AND SECURING
THE CONTROLS WHEN NOT IN USE SHALL BE PROVIDED.
(B) CONTROLS SHALL BE DESIGNED TO BE USED SAFELY WITHOUT ADVERSE
EFFECTS TO THE OPERATOR OR TO THE CONTROLS IN ALL WEATHER
CONDITIONS.
(C) LIFT CONTROLS SHALL BE EASILY UNDERSTOOD BY THE OPERATOR AND
SHALL NOT ALLOW AUTOMATIC SEQUENCING OF THE LIFT FROM ONE
MODE TO ANOTHER WITHOUT USER PRESSING SWITCH OR CONTROL THAT
WOULD JEOPARDIZE THE SAFETY OF THE WHEELCHAIR PASSENGER.
(D) IN ADDITION TO THE NORMAL OPERATING POWER, A MANUAL BACKUP
SYSTEM FOR UNLOADING WHEELCHAIR PASSENGERS AND RETURNING THE
LIFT TO THE STOWED POSITION SHALL BE PROVIDED IN THE EVENT
OF ELECTRICAL FAILURE. THE BACKUP SYSTEM SHALL BE MOUNTED ON
THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE AND IN A LOCATION THAT WILL NOT
INTERFERE WITH PASSENGER LOADING AND UNLOADING.
(E) LIFT PLATFORM STOWED OR WHEN OCCUPIED SHALL HAVE PROVISIONS
TO PREVENT THEIR DEPLOYING, FALLING, OR FOLDING ANY FASTER
THAN 12 INCHES/SECOND OR THEIR DROPPING OF AN OCCUPANT IN
THE EVENT OF A SINGLE FAILURE OF ANY LOAD CARRYING COMPONENT.
(F) LIFT CONTROLS SHALL BE INOPERATIVE UNLESS THE VEHICLE'S
EMERGENCY BRAKE IS ACTIVATED. FOR MODELS THAT REQUIRE
EXTERIOR MOUNTING OF THE LIFT CONTROLS, A POWER CUT-OFF OR
INTERRUPT SWITCH SHALL BE INSTALLED ON THE DASH PANEL TO
PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED USE OF LIFT CONTOLS WHILE VEHICLE IS
PARKED AND LOCKED. THE POWER CUT-OFF SHALL ALSO PREVENT A
BATTERY DRAIN.

8.8 REAR ACCESS DOOR
(A) LIFT ACCESS DOORS SHALL PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF 57" OF HEAD ROOM
OR CLEARANCE AND SHALL BE AT LEAST 40" WIDE.
(B) LIFT ACCESS DOORS SHALL BE SECURELY ATTACHED TO THE FRAME OF
THE VAN AND MUST NOT LEAK WATER WHEN IN THE CLOSED POSITION.
PRIOR TO RELEASING THE COMPLETED CONVERSION VAN, THE
MODIFIER/CONVERSION CONTRACTOR SHALL CONDUCT A FULL WATER
TEST TO VERIFY THAT THE DOORS AND CAP DOES NOT LEAK.
(C) DOORS SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH DOOR HOLDERS BY CAST PRODUCTS OR
EQUAL. BUNGEE CORDS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
(D) THE EXTENDED PORTION OF THE DOORS SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A
MINIMUM OF 16 GAUGE GALVANIZED STEEL AND ALL COMPONENTS ARE
TO BE WELDED CONSTRUCTION. THE USE OF RIVITS IS STRICTLY
PROHIBITED.
(E) THE INTERIOR SECTION OF THE DOOR THAT IS RAISED SHALL BE
LINED TO COORDINATE WITH THE INTERIOR COLORS OF THE VAN. THE
EXTERIOR OF THE DOORS SHALL BE PAINTED TO MATCH THE EXTERIOR
COLOR OF THE VAN.
(F) THE EXTENSION OF THE DOORS SHALL BE MADE OF COMPOSITE
MATERIAL WHICH IS PERMANENTLY ATTACHED TO THE DOOR ASSEMBLY
OR SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF 16 GAUGE GALVANIZED STEEL AND ALL
COMPONENTS OF THE EXTENSION ARE TO BE WELDED CONSTRUCTION.
THE USE OF RIVITS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. THE LINTEL SUR-
ROUNDING THE TOP OF THE DOORWAY SHALL BE COMPOSITE. THE
INTERIOR OF THE DOORS SHALL BE TRIMMED TO MATCH THE VAN'S
INTERIOR.

8.9 SIDE DOORS
(A) THE DOUBLE OPENING DOOR INCLUDED BY THE CHASSIS MFR SHALL BE
BE RAISED TO THE SAME HEIGHT AS THE REAR WHEELCHAIR DOORS TO
FACILITATE BOARDING BY AMBULATORY PASSENGERS. THE EXTENSION
OF THE DOORS SHALL BE MADE OF COMPOSITE MATERIAL WHICH IS
PERMANENTLY ATTACHED TO THE DOOR ASSEMBLY OR SHALL BE MADE OF
GALVANIZED STEEL WHICH IS WELDED TO THE DOOR ASSEMBLY. THE
USE OF RIVITS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. THE LINTEL SURROUNDING
THE TOP OF THE DOORWAY SHALL BE COMPOSITE. THE INTERIOR OF
THE DOORS SHALL BE TRIMMED TO MATCH THE VAN'S INTERIOR.
(B) A PADDED STANCHION BAR SHALL BE INSTALLED AT THE SIDE
ENTRANCE DOOR. THE PADDED BAR SHALL BE SAFETY YELLOW IN COLOR
STANCHION SHALL BE MOUNTED TO THE FLOOR AND TO THE CEILING IN
A STRUCTURAL MEMBER. TO MINIMIZE CORROSION, THE BAR AND
MOUNTING FIXTURES SHALL BE MADE OF STAINLESS STEEL WITH
YELLOW PADDED COVER.
(C) A HOODED PROTECTED LIGHT SHALL BE INSTALLED ON EACH SIDE OF
THE SIDE DOOR STEP WELL TO ILLUMINATE THE BOARDING STEP. THE
LIGHT SHALL AUTOMATICALLY COME ON WHENEVER THE SIDE DOOR IS
OPENED.
(D) STEP EDGES, THRESHOLD, AND BOARDING EDGES OF THE STEPS SHALL
SHALL HAVE REFLECTORIZED TAPE RUNNING THE FULL WIDTH OF THE
OF THE STEP EDGES. LIGHTING SHALL BE PROVIDED AT THE LIFT
DOOR THAT MEETS ATA REQUIREMENTS. THE LIGHT SHALL OPERATE
AUTOMATICALLY WHEN THE LIFT DOOR IS OPENED AND
PROVIDE AT LEAST A 1 FOOT-CANDLE OF ILLUMINATION ON THE
STREET SURFACE FOR A DISTANCE OF 3' FROM ALL POINTS ON THE
LIFT PLATFORM. THE SAME LIGHT SHALL BE LOCATED BELOW WINDOW
LEVEL AND SHIELDED TO PROTECT THE EYES OF ENTERING AND EXIT-
PASSENGERS. LOCATION OF LIGHTING MOUNTED BELOW BUMPER WILL
NOT BE ACCEPTABLE.

8.10 SIDE STEP
(A) SIDE STEP SHALL BE MOUNTED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VAN.
THE STEP SHALL EXTEND, AT A MINIMUM, THE ENTIRE WIDTH OF THE
PASSENGER FRONT AND SIDE DOORS APPROXIMATELY FROM WHEEL WELL.
IT SHOULD HAVE A MINIMUM WIDTH OF 12" AND MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF
13" FROM THE TOP OF THE STEP TO THE GROUND.
(B) STEP SHALL BE RATTLE-FREE AND MADE OF ONE-PIECE CONSTRUCTION.
STEP SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF 1" SQUARE 11 GAUGE STEEL TUBING
OR EQUIVALENT AND HAVE A MINIMUM OF FOUR CROSS CENTER BRACES.
STEP SHALL HAVE A SLIP RESISTANT SURFACE. STEP SHALL BE MADE
OF STEEL GRATED MATERIAL TO ALL DEBRIS AND WATER RUN-OFF.
STEP SHALL BE PROPERLY BRACED AND SECURED TO THE VAN AND
CAPABLE OF SUPPORTING A MINIMUM OF 700 LBS.
(C) THE ENTIRE SURFACE OF THE STEP SHALL BE GALVANIZED. MOUNTING
THE STEP EDGE SHALL HAVE A BAND OF YELLOW RUNNING THE FULL
WIDTH OF THE STEP.
(D) THE ADDITION OF THE SIDE STEP SHALL NOT DEGRADE THE INTEGRITY
OF THE VAN.

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BUS BODY & GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
FTABOD - TXLN
THE SPECIFICATIONS IN THIS SECTION SHALL APPLY TO ALL BUSSES LISTED IN
BUS SPECS LABELED; FTAB01, FTAB02, FTAB03, AND FTAB04

NOTE 01: ALL BUS DESIGNS TO SHALL HAVE BEEN TESTED AND BE IN FMVSS 20
COMPLIANCE PRIOR TO DELIVERY.

NOTE 02: BEFORE ASSEMBLING, ALL NON-ANODIZED PAINTED METAL BODY PARTS
SHALL BE GIVEN A THOROUGH MULTIPLE STAGE ANTICORROSION TREAT-
MENT AND ZINC CHROMATE PRIME PAINT SHALL BE APPLIED TO BOTH
ALUMINUM AND STEEL.

NOTE 03: ALL NUTS, BOLTS, CLIPS, WASHERS, CLAMPS AND LIKE PARTS SHALL
BE RUST RESISTANT AS ADDITIONAL PROTECTION AGAINST CORROSION.
INTERIOR SURFACES OF ANY EXTERIOR PAINTED BODY PANELS AND
POSTS THAT ARE COVERED BY TRIM MATERIALS SHALL BE GIVEN A
COAT OF PRIMER PAINT FOR ADDITIONAL PROTECTION AGAINST
DETERIOATION.

NOTE 04: ALL EXTERIOR JOINTS AND SEAMS SHALL BE PROTECTED BY THE
APPLICATION OF CAULKING COMPOUND OF ZINC CHROMATE TYPE OR
EQUAL.

NOTE 05: ALL INTERIOR PANELS SHALL BE RIVETED, WELDED OR FASTENED TO
THE BODY FRAME. ALL FASTENERS SHALL BE INSTALLED TO RESIST
VIBRATORY LOOSENING. ALL EXTERIOR PANELS SHALL BE RIVETED OR
SCREWED TO THE STEEL CAGE. EXTERIOR SEAMS SHALL BE CONSTRUCT-
ED IN SUCH A MANNER THAT THEY SHED WATER; THE LEADING PANEL
SHALL BE LAPPED OVER THE FOLLOWING PANEL AND IN NO CASE SHALL
THE SEALING OF JOINTS AND SEAMS BE PROTECTED BY THE APPLICAT-
ION OF CAULKING COMPOUND OR ZINC CHROMATE TYPE, BUTYL RUBBER
TYPE OR EQUAL. BODY SHALL BE WATER TESTED AND MADE TIGHT TO
PREVENT LEAKAGE.

NOTE 06: EACH VEHICLE SHALL BE WATER TESTED TO DETERMINE IF BODY LEAKS
EXIST. THIS TEST SHALL CONSIST OF A SERIES OF NOZZLES WHICH
ARE STRATEGICALLY LOCATED AROUND THE PERIMETER OF THE VEHI-
CLE. THE NOZZLES SHALL EJECT WATER AT A PRESSURE OF NO LESS
THAN 22 PSI MEASURED AT THE NOZZLE TIP. BIDDER SHALL PROVIDE
DETAILS OF THEIR WATER TESTING PROCEDURE WITH BID.

NOTE 07: WORKMANSHIP THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE SHALL CONFORM TO THE HIGH-
EST STANDARD OF COMMERCIALLY ACCEPTED PRACTICE FOR CLASS OF
WORK AND SHALL RESULT IN A NEAT AND FINISHED APPEARANCE. THE
DESIGN OF THE BODY AND EQUIPMENT WHICH THE MFR PROPOSES TO
FURNISH MUST BE SUCH AS TO PROVIDE VEHICLES OF SUBSTANTIAL
AND DURABLE CONSTRUCTION IN ALL RESPECTS.

NOTE 08: WELDING PROCEDURES, WELDING MATERIALS, AND QUALIFICATIONS OF
OPERATORS, SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH STANDARDS OF THE
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TESTING MATERIALS AND THE AMERICAN
WELDING SOCIETY. ALL WELDS VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC SHALL BE
GROUND SMOOTH TO PRESENT A SMOOTH, WORKMANLIKE APPEARANCE.
WHERE METAL IS WELDED TO METAL, THE CONTACT SURFACE SHALL BE
FREE OF SCALE, GREASE, AND PAINT.

NOTE 09: ALL EXPOSED SURFACES AND EDGES SHALL BE SMOOTH AND FREE OF
BURRS AND ANY OTHER PROJECTIONS AND SHALL BE NEATLY FINISHED.

NOTE 10: ALL PARTS SHALL BE NEW AND IN CURRENT PRODUCTION. RECONDIT-
IONED PARTS OR OBSOLETE PARTS ARE UNACCEPTABLE.

NOTE 11: BIDDER SHALL SUBMIT MFR'S DETAILED DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFI-
CATIONS OF THE FRAME STRUCTURE, ROOF STRUCTURE, AND BODY WITH
PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO MATERIALS USED WITH BID.

NOTE 12: A FIREWALL SHALL SEPARATE THE ENGINE AND PASSENGER COMPART-
MENTS, PROVIDING BOTH THERMAL AND ACOUSTIC INSULATION,
SEALING AGAINST INTRUSION OF ESHAUST GASES INTO THE VEHICLE
AND PROVIDING SUFFICIENT SOUND ATTENTION TO MAINTAIN A
MAXIMUM OF 86 DB LEVEL IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THE
FIREWALL SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF FLAME RESISTANT MATERIAL.

NOTE 13: ANY REFERENCES TO METHODS OR MATERIALS USED FOR WHEEL CHAIR
LIFTS, STATIONS, OR ASSOCIATED MATTERS SHALL APPLY TO BUSSES
EQUIPPED WITH WHEEL CHAIR LIFTS AND STATIONS.

NOTE 14: APPLICABLE EQUIPMENT INSTALLED AND MODIFICATIONS MADE AS
REQUIRED IN THIS ITB MUST BE BY FINAL STAGE MFR.

NOTE 15: FINAL STAGE MFR. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATION OF WEIGHT COMP-
LIANCE AT TIME OF DELIVERY

NOTE 16: SUCCESSFUL VENDOR MUST HAVE A WARRANTY SERVICE PROVIDER FOR
CHASSIS AND BODY LOCATED WITHIN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE.

SECTION 1 - FLOOR:
BUS FLOOR SHALL BE BUILT PER METHOD 1.1, 1.2, OR 1.3

METHOD 1.1
(A) STEEL SUB FRAME PARTS SHALL BE WELDED TOGETHER IN A WELDING
FIXTURE AND CONSTRUCTED FROM THE FOLLOWING MATERIAL;
(B) 12-GAUGE CROSS MEMBERS SHALL BE WELDED TO FOUR 10-GAUGE LONG
SILLS WHICH SHALL BE 4-1/4" WIDE X 1-1/4" HIGH. THESE CROSS
MEMBERS SHALL BE A MODIFIED "C" 1-1/2" WIDE X 3" HIGH
(C) 14-GAUGE STEEL FLOOR SUPPORT TUBES 1" X 1-1/2" SHALL BE WELDED
BETWEEN THE CROSS MEMBERS TO FORM A GRID THAT TIES THE STEEL
SUB FRAME TOGETHER.
(D) 1/8" X 2" X 2" STEEL PERIMETER ANGLE SIDE RAILS SHALL PROVIDE
THE WELDING SURFACE FOR THE SIDEWALL ATTACHMENT.
(E) 12-GAUGE SEAT TRACK 1-5/8" WIDE X 7/8" HIGH SHALL BE WELDED
EVERY 6" TO A 14-GAUGE STEEL STRIP THAT IS 3-1/2" WIDE AND
WELDED TO THE CROSS MEMBERS.
(F) A 12-GAUGE WHEEL CHAIR LIFT SUPPORT (PARATRANSIT MODEL) SHALL
BE WELDED TO THE CROSS MEMBERS UNDER THE WHEEL CHAIR LIFT
AREA. THE SUPPORT IS DESIGNED AS A SECURE POINT FOR THE LIFT
SO IT BECOMES AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE STEEL SUB FRAME.
(G) REAR WHEEL WELLS ARE CONSTRUCTED OF 12-GAUGE STEEL AND
DESIGNED WITH FLANGES THAT ARE WELDED UNDER THE LIP OF THE
CROSS MEMBERS TO CREATE A WATERTIGHT SEAL AND FASTENED AT THE
WALL SIDE.
(H) STEEL SUB FRAME SHALL BE PAINTED AFTER ASSEMBLY TO ASSURE
PROTECTION FROM RUST AND CORROSION.

METHOD 1.2
(A) MULTI-POINT RUBBER ISOLATORS SHALL BE USED TO MOUNT THE BODY
TO THE CAB CHASSIS.
(B) ALL STRUCTURAL FABRICATION SHALL CONSIST OF 1010/1020 LOW
CARBON COLD ROLLED STEEL.
(C) THE SUBSTRUCTURE SHALL CONSIST OF A COMBINATION OF AT LEAST;
I. (4) 2" X 3", 14-GAUGE TUBULAR STEEL OUTRIGGERS
II. 1-1/4" X 4-1/4" 11-GAUGE C-CHANNEL
III. 12-GAUGE SEAT TRACK
IV. 1" X 1-1/2" X 2" 14-GAUGE Z CHANNEL
THE ABOVE ITEMS SHALL BE WELDED INTO A LADDER TYPE STRUCTURE
AND BOLTED TO THE OEM CHASSIS FRAME ON RUBBER GROMMETS.
(D) WHEEL HOUSINGS SHALL BE;
I. 16-GAUGE STEEL REINFORCED
II. MOLDED 3/16" NOMINAL THICKNESS FIBERGLASS WITH A TEXTURED
GELCOAT FINISH.
III. HOUSING SHALL BE INSTALLED BETWEEN THE UNDERSTRUCTURE AND
THE PLYWOOD SUBFLOOR.
IV. HOUSINGS SHALL BE PROPERLY SEALED AND UNDERCOATED.

METHOD 1.3
(A) SUBFLOOR SHALL BE A FIXTURE-WELDED STRUCTURE OF ALL 12-GAUGE
STEEL TREATED FOR CORROSION PROTECTION.
(B) SIDE AND END FRAMING SHALL BE SO DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED THAT
THEY CARRY THEIR PROPORTION OF THE STRESSES AROUND THESE
OPENINGS.
(C) BODY SHALL BE BOLTED THRU THE SUB-FLOOR STRUCTURE TO THE
CHASSIS FRAME AND UTILIZE RUBBER ISOLATING MOUNT PADS AND
GRADE 8 7/16-14 UNC BOLTS TORQUED TO 60-65 FR-LBS. NO PART OF
THE BODY SHALL BE ELDED DIRECTLY TO THE CHASSIS FRAME
STRUCTURE.
(D) WHEEL HOUSINGS SHALL BE OF ONE-PIECE, STEEL CONSTRUCTION,
14-GAUGE, AND TREATED WITH AN ANTI-CORROSIVE MATERIAL.
(E) WHEEL HOUSINGS SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED AND ADEQUATELY REINFORCED
TO PREVENT DEFLECTION.
(F) WHEEL HOUSINGS SHALL HAVE AMPLE CLEARENCE FOR TIRES IN THEIR
MAXIMUM JOUNCE POSITION ACCORDING TO THE CHASSIS MFR.
(G) THE ENTIRE BODY UNDER STRUCTURE SHALL BE FULLY UNDERCOATED
WITH A PETROLEUM BASED, SPRAY-ON RUST INHIBITER ACCORDING TO
CHASSIS MFR'S GUIDELINES.
(H) THE JOINTS OF THE FLOOR AND/OR ANY VOIDS SHALL BE SEALED WITH
A NON-FLAMMABLE RESIN-TYPE MATERIAL AFTER THE MANUFACTURING
OF THE BODY AND INTERIOR ITEMS ARE INSTALL IN THE BUS.

METHOD 1.4
(A) FLOOR FRAME SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF 11-GAUGE, 2" X 28-7/8"
"C" CHANNEL CROSS MEMBERS WITH AN OUTER 14-GAUGE ANGLE STEEL
IMPACT RAIL.
(B) 11-GAUGE, 4" WIDE FLAT STEEL SHALL BE PROVIDED TO SUPPORT THE
FLOOR TRACK.
(C) AN 11-GAUGE WHEEL CHAIR LIFT SUPPORT SHALL BE WELDED TO ADDI-
TIONAL CROSS MEMBERS PROVIDED IN THE WHEEL CHAIR LIFT AREA.
(D) REAR WHEEL HOUSINGS SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF MINIMUM 16-GAUGE
STEEL.
(E) ALL UNDERBODY PLYWOOD AND STEEL, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE
DRIVE SHAFT, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, ENGINE, TRANSMISSION,
EXHAUST SYSTEM, ETC SHALL BE UNDERCOATED TO PROTECT AGAINST
CORROSION.
(F) THE MATERIAL SHALL BE AN ABRASIVE FREE PETROLEUM ASPHALT
EMULSION, FORMULATED WITH CORROSION INHIBITORS.

SECTION 2 - SEAT TRACK:
SEAT TRACKS SHALL BE BUILT PER METHOD 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4

METHOD 2.1
(A) ALL SEATING IS SECURED IN A 1-5/8" WIDE UNISTRUT TYPE SEAT
TRACK.
(B) A 3-1/2" WIDE 14-GAUGE STEEL PLATE SHALL BE WELDED TO THE SUB
FRAME.
(C) THE UNISTRUT TYPE CHANNEL IS THEN WELDED TO THE STEEL PLATE IN
PART (B).

METHOD 2.2
(A) L TRACK IS MOUNTED IN 9-3/4" PIECES AND BOLTED THRU THE FLOOR
WITH 5/16" GRADE 8 TORX BOLTS.
(B) END CAPS ARE INSTALLED AT EACH END FOR A FINISHED LOOK.

METHOD 2.3: AN 11-GAUGE, 4" WIDE FLAT STEEL SHALL BE PROVIDED TO
SUPPORT THE FLOOR TRACK.

METHOD 2.4: MOUNTING TRACK SHALL BE WELDED TO THE STEEL SUB-FLOOR AND
SIDEWALL STEEL FRAME.

SECTION 3 - SIDEWALLS:
SIDEWALLS SHALL BE BUILT PER METHOD 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, OR 3.4

METHOD 3.1
(A) GENERAL DESCRIPTION: THE SIDEWALL STRUCTURE SHALL CONSIST OF A
STEEL CAGE AND FIBERGLASS LAMINATED TOGETHER TO FORM A ONE
PIECE SEAMLESS WALL AS FOLLOWS;
(B) STEEL CAGE SHALL CONSIST OF 3/4" X 3/4" 16-GAUGE AND 3/4" X
1-1/2" 14-GAUGE STEEL TUBING.
(C) THE STEEL CAGE SHOULD BE DESIGNED TO CREATE A STEEL GRID WORK
THAT IS A PART OF THE TOTAL STEEL STRUCTURE THAT SURROUNDS THE
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
(D) IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIRED CAGE DESCRIBED ABOVE THE STEEL
CAGE FOR PARATRANSIT BUSES WILL HAVE (1) ADDITIONAL 3/4" X
1-1/2" HORIZONTAL SUPPORT THAT SHOULD BE 1" ABOVE THE WINDOW
LINE FOR WHEEL CHAIR SHOULDER HARNESS SUPPORT AND AT THE WHEEL
CHAIR DOOR LOCATION (2) ADDITIONAL 3/4" X 1-1/2" VERTICAL
STEEL WALL BOWS SHOULD BE INSTALLED TO SUPPORT THE WHEEL CHAIR
DOOR FRAME.
(E) THE STEEL CAGE WILL THEN BE LAMINATED AS A SERIES OF MATERIAL
THAT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING;
(1) EXTERIOR SURFACE SHALL BE A GELCOATED SURFACE OF 15 MILLS
THICKNESS.
(2) A LAYER OF RESIN AND FIBERGLASS WILL BE SKIN COATED AT A
THICKNESS OF 60 MILLS WITH A FIBERGLASS LAYER CONTENT OF
31%.
(3) A LAYER OF SPRAY CORE SHALL THEN BE APPLIED AT A THICKNESS
OF 75 MILLS.
(4) A SECOND LAYER OF RESIN AND FIBERGLASS WILL BE APPLIED AT
AT A THICKNESS OF 60 MILLS AND THE FIBERGLASS CONTENT OF
THIS LAYER WILL BE 31%.
(5) AT THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF THE WINDOW LINE AND AT TRACK
SEATING LOCATION A GLASS MAT SHOULD BE LAID IN THE WET
RESIN TO GIVE ADDITIONAL STRENGTH AT KEY STRESS POINTS.
(6) STEEL CAGE SHOULD BE LAID IN THE WET SECOND LAYER OF RESIN
AND FIBERGLASS AND 3/4", 21# DENSITY POLYURETHANE FOAM
SHALL BE ADDED BETWEEN THE STEEL CAGE SUPPORTS AND ROLLED
DOWN FLUSH.
(7) A FINAL LAYER OF RESIN AND FIBERGLASS SHALL THEN BE
SPRAYED ON TOP OF THE STEEL CAGE AND 3/4" FOAM.
(8) WHILE THE FINAL COAT OF RESIN AND FIBERGLASS IS STILL WET
THE INTERIOR SURFACE SHOULD BE APPLIED AS A SUB ASSEMBLY.
(9) THE CONSTRUCTION OF THIS INTERIOR LINING (CHILLER GLASS)
SHALL BE AS FOLLOWS;
(A) INTERIOR SURFACE (CHILLER GLASS) SHALL BE GELCOATED AT
(B) A LAYER OF RESIN AND 10OZ. WOVEN ROVEN FIBERGLASS MAT
SHALL THEN BE APPLIED TO THE GELCOAT SURFACE.
(10) THE ENTIRE ASSEMBLY SHALL BE PLACED IN A VACUUM PRESS
UNTIL IT IS CURED.

METHOD 3.2
(A) GENERAL DESCRIPTION: THE SIDEWALL STRUCTURE SHALL CONSIST OF A
WELDED STEEL CAGE WHICH IS FOAM FILLED AND PRESSURE LAMINATED
TO FORM A SIDE WALL ENVELOPE AS FOLLOWS;
(B) 1" X 1" AND 1" X 2" 14-GAUGE STEEL TUBING IS DESIGNED TO
CREATE A STEEL GRID WORK THAT IS A PART OF THE TOTAL STEEL
STRUCTURE THAT SURROUNDS THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
(C) THERE SHALL BE AN ADDITIONAL 1" X 3" HORIZONTAL SUPPORT
LOCATED 1" ABOVE THE WINDOW LINE FOR THE WHEEL CHAIR SHOULDER
HARNESS SUPPORT AND TWO ADDITIONAL 1" X 2" VERTICAL STEEL WALL
BOWS LOCATED AT THE WHEEL CHAIR DOOR LOCATION.
(D) THE EXTERIOR SHALL BE .024" GALVANIZED STEEL PRE-PAINTED WHITE
WITH AN UNDERLAYMENT OF 2.7 MM LUAN.
(E) THE INTERIOR IS 2.7MM LUAN COVERED WITH A LIGHT GRAY VINYL
MATERIAL.
(F) THE FOAM FILLED STEEL CAGE IS PLACED IN THE CENTER AND ALL
LAYERS ARE ADHERED USING "EVER-LOCK" POLYURETHANE HOT MELT
ADHESIVE.
(G) THE ENTIRE ASSEMBLY IS PRESSURE LAMINATED IN A ROLLER SYSTEM
TO COMPLETELY BOND THE LAMINATED ENVELOPE.

METHOD 3.3
(A) THE BODY SHALL HAVE STEEL CAGE CONSTRUCTION.
(B) WHEN THE SIDEWALLS, FLOOR AND ROOF ARE WELDED TOGETHER, THEY
SHALL FORM A CONTINUOUS "HOOP" STRUCTURE FOR STRENGTH AND
DURABILITY.
(C) SIDEWALLS SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF 1-1/2" X 1-1/2" 16-GAUGE
TUBULAR STEEL STUDS AND CORNER POSTS ON MAXIMUM 48" CENTERS.
(D) A 14-GAUGE, 1-1/2" X 2" TUBULAR HORIZONTAL STRINGER SHALL BE
WELDED TO THE TOP OF THE STUDS.
(E) A 16-GAUGE Z-RAIL SHALL BE WELDED TO THE STUDS AT THE BOTTOM
OF THE SIDEWALL.
(F) SEAT TRACK SHALL BE WELDED TO THE SIDEWALL STUDS.
(G) THE WINDOW CORNERS SHALL BE REINFORCED WITH CORNER GUSSETS.
(H) THE EXTERIOR SKIN SHALL BE .020 (25-GAUGE) STEEL, TWO SIDED
GALVANIZED.
(I) THE SKIN SHALL BE LAMINATED TO 1/8" LUAN AND SHALL BE BONDED
TO THE STRUCTURE USING URETHANE FOAM INSULATION.
(J) THIS CONSTRUCTION METHODOLOGY SHALL PROVIDE AN EXTERIOR SKIN
WITH NO VISIBLE FASTENERS.
(K) A MINIMUM OF 1/2" THICK FOAM INSULATION SHALL BE SPRAYED
BETWEEN THE EXTERIOR SKIN AND THE INTERIOR PANELS.
(L) INSULATION SHALL BE MOISTURE PROOF AND HAVE EXCELLENT THERMAL
AND ACOUSTIC INSULATING CHARACTERISTICS.
(M) INTERIOR SIDWALL PANELS SHALL BE LONDON SMOKE VINYL COVERED
LUAN.
(N) THE PANELS SHALL BE HELD IN PLACE AT THE LOWER EDGE BY J-RAIL
AND AT THE TOP EDGE BY THE WINDOW TRIM RING.

METHOD 3.4
(A) BODY STRUCTURE IS BUILT AS AN INTEGRAL STEEL-CAGE UNIT.
(B) ALL JOINTS AND CORNERS WHERE STRESS CONCENTRATION MAY OCCUR
ARE ADEQUATELY REINFORCED TO CARRY REQUIRED LOADS AND
WITHSTAND ROAD SHOCK.
(C) FASTENING OF FLOOR TO ROOF TO SIDEWALLS SHALL BE WELDED.
(D) SIDEWALL STRUCTURE IS THE EQUIVALENT OF 1" X 2" 16-GAUGE
CUSTOM FORMED STEEL WALL BOW WELDED ON 38" +/- 1" CENTERS.
(E) EXTERIOR SIDEWALL PANELS SHALL BE ALUMINUM FIBERGLASS
REINFORCED PLASTIC (FRP) BONDED TO STRUCTURAL LUAN.
(F) SIDE PANELS BELOW THE FLOOR LINE SHALL BE FRP.
(G) MOUNTING TRACKS FOR PASSENGER SEATS ARE WELDED TO THE SIDEWALL
STEEL FRAME AND TO THE STEEL SUB-FLOOR.
(H) ALL BODY PANELS ARE TO FILLED WITH THE APPROPRIATE THICKNESS
OF 2 LB. HIGH-DENSITY POLYSTYRENE OR EQUAL MATERIAL TO PROVIDE
AN INSULATED BODY STRUCTURE WITH AN R-VALUE OF AT LEAST R-5.5.
(I) THE EXTERIOR SIDEWALLS OF THE BUS ARE SMOOTH WITH NO EXPOSED
FASTENERS.
(J) ANY BRIGHT METAL EXTERIOR TRIM SHALL BE STAINLESS STEEL,
POLISHED ALUMINUM, OR CHROME PLATED.
(I) WATER CHANNELING RAIN GUTTERS SHALL BE INSTALLED OVER ALL DOOR
AND WINDOW OPENINGS.

SECTION 4 - REAR WALLS:
REAR WALLS SHALL BE BUILT PER METHOD 4.1, 4.2, OR 4.3

METHOD 4.1
(A) GENERAL: REAR WALL STRUCTURE SHALL CONSIST OF A WELDED STEEL
CAGE WHICH IS FOAM FILLED AND PRESSURE LAMINATED TO FORM AN
ENVELOPE AS FOLLOWS;
(B) 1" X 1" AND 1" BY 2" 16-GAUGE STEEL TUBING WITH 1" SQUARE
16-GAUGE ROOF BOWS ARE DESIGNED TO CREATE A STEEL GRID WORK
THAT IS A PART OF THE TOTAL STEEL STRUCTURE OR THE COMPLETED
REAR WALL.
(C) THE EXTERIOR IS .024" GALVANIZED STEEL PRE-PAINTED WHITE WITH
AN UNDERLAYMENT OF 2.7MM LUAN.
(D) THE INTERIOR IS 2.7MM LUAN COMVERED WITH LIGHT GRAY HARD VINYL
MATERIAL.
(E) THE FOAM FILLED STEEL CAGE IS PLACED IN THE CENTER AND ALL
LAYERS ARE ADHERED USING "EVER-LOCK" POLYURETHANE HOT MELT
ADHESIVE.
(F) THE ENTIRE ASSEMBLY IS PRESSURE LAMINATED IN A ROLLER SYSTEM
TO COMPLETELY BOND THE LAMINATED ENVELOPE.

METHOD 4.2
(A) BACKWALL SHALL HAVE A 1-1/2" X 1-1/2" 16-GAUGE TUBULAR STEEL
FRAME, REINFORCED WITH 16-GAUGE "C" CHANNEL.
(B) A SECTION OF 16-GAUGE Z-CHANNEL SHALL BE WELDED TO THE BOTTOM
OF THE BACK WALL.
(C) THE EXTERIOR SKIN SHALL BE .020 (25-GAUGE) STEEL, TWO SIDE
GALVANIZED.
(D) THE SKIN SHALL BE LAMINATED TO 1/8" LUAN AND SHALL BE BONDED
TO THE STRUCTURE USING URETHANE FOAM INSULATION.
(E) THIS CONSTRUCTION METHODOLOGY SHALL PROVIDE AN EXTERIOR SKIN
WITH NO VISIBLE FASTENERS.
(F) A MINIMUM OF 1/2" THICK FOAM INSULATION SHALL BE SPRAYED
BETWEEN THE EXTERIOR SKIN AND THE INTERIOR PANELS.
(G) INSULATION SHALL BE MOISTURE PROOF AND HAVE EXCELLENT THERMAL
AND ACCOUSTIC INSULATING CHARACTERISTICS.
(H) INTERIOR SIDEWALL PANELS SHALL BE LONDON SMOKE VINYL COVERED
LAUAN.

METHOD 4.3
(A) REAR WALL SHALL INCORPORATE AN INTREGAL, FIXTURE-WELDED
FRAMING WHICH IS ESSENTIALLY A STEEL CAGE.
(B) FASTENING OF FLOOR TO ROOF AND ROOF TO REAR WALL SHALL BE
BY WELDING.
(C) REAR WALL INTERIOR SHALL BE FRP ON TOP OF LAUAN.
(D) REAR WALL PANELS SHALL BE FILLED WITH THE APPROPRIATE
THICKNESS OF 2 LB. HIGH-DENSITY POLYSTYRENE TO PROVIDE AN
INSULATED BODY STRUCTURE WITH AN R-VALUE OF AT LEAST R-5.5.
(E) REAR WALL EXTERIOR SHALL BE A LUAN LAYER WITH A SMOOTH
LAMINATED ALUMINUM OUTER SKIN.

SECTION 5 - ROOF:
ROOF SHALL BE BUILT PER METHOD 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, OR 5.4

METHOD 5.1
(A) GENERAL: ROOF STRUCTURE SHALL CONSIST OF A STEEL CAGE
CONSTRUCTION UTILIZING A FORMED AND CAPPED ROOF BOW AND
BUILT IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER:
(B) ROOF BOWS SHALL BE LOCATED ON 24" CENTERS AND CONSTRUCTED OF
1-1/2" X 1-1/2" 14-GAUGE TUBING WITH THE CAP SECTION BEING
18-GAUGE.
(C) ROOF SHALL ALSO CONSIST OF (3) 3/16" STEEL ROLL BARS PLACED AT
THE FRONT, CENTER, AND REAR OF THE ROOF.
(D) ROLL BARS SHALL BE MARRIED ALONG THE SIDE THEN WELDED TO A
ROOF BOW AT EACH OF THE 3 LOCATIONS.
(E) EXTERIOR SHALL BE A SINGLE SHEET 1/2" FRP PANEL. THE PANEL
SHALL CONSIST OF A 3/8" LAYER OF PLYWOOD WITH FIBERGLASS
SURFACES LAMINATED TO EACH SIDE CREATING THE SINGLE SHEET.
(F) THE EXTERIOR SURFACE SHALL BE GELCOATED A BRIGHT WHITE, WHICH
MATCHES THE OEM CHASSIS WHITE.
(G) THE INTERIOR SIDE SHALL BE A MATT FINISH.
(H) A LAYER OF ASTRO-FOIL (DOUBLE BUBBLE) INSULATION SHALL BE
PLACED BETWEEN THE FRP PANEL AND THE STEEL ROOF STRUCTURE.
(I) THE FRP PANEL SHALL BE MECHANICALLY FASTENED ALONG THE
PERIMETER AS WELL AS AROUND ANY OPENING IN THE ROOF.
(J) A CAULK TYPE ADHESIVE SHALL BE APPLIED TO EACH ROOF BOW
TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SECUREMENT TO THE ROOF FRAMING STRUCTURE
(K) A FIBERGLASS RADIUS PANEL SHALL THEN COVER THE ROOF TO THE
SEAM ALONG BOTH SIDES. EACH SIDE IS A ONE-PIECE FIBERGLASS
DESIGN CONSTRUCTED IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER;
I. THE EXTERIOR SHALL BE GELCOATED AT 15 MIL THICKNESS.
II. A LAYER OF RESIN AND FIBERGLASS WILL BE SKIN COATED AT A
THICKNESS OF 110 MILS.
III. THE FIBERGLASS CONTENT OF THIS LAYER SHALL BE 31%.

METHOD 5.2
(A) ROOF STRUCTURE SHALL BE A SINGLE PIECE DESIGN AND INCLUDE A
MINIMUM OF 5 LONGITUDINAL, SECTIONS OF 18-GAUGE FLAT STEEL
EXTENDING FROM THE FORWARD BODY SEAM TO THE REARWARD BODY
SEAM.
(B) ALL FLAT STEEL SECTIONS SHALL BE FULLY INTEGRATED IN THE ROOF
MATRIX & SHALL PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY &
SECURE ATTACHMENT SURFACT FOR CEILING PANELS, HANDRAILS AND
STANCHION FIXTURES.
(C) ALL BODY PANEL ASSEMBLIES SHALL BE BODY ARMOR OR EQUAL AND
SHALL CONSIST OF A MATRIX OF FIBERGLASS REINFORCED PLASTIC
WITH AN INNER CORE COMBINATION OF BOTH POLYPROPYLENE
HONEYCOMB AND RESIN-HARDENED CRAFT HONEYCOMB MATERIALS.
(D) THE ORDER OF MATRIX ASSEMBLY SHALL BE AS FOLLOWS;
1. EXTERIOR SURFACE SHALL BE A .020" THICKNESS OF HIGH-GLOSS
GELCOAT TO PREVENT MOISTURE PENETRATION AND CORROSION.
2. SECONDARY SURFACE SHALL HAVE A 1/8" THICKNESS OF RESIN-
HARDENED FIBERGLASS REINFORCED PLASTIC.
3. THE CENTER COMPOSITE LAYER SHALL CONSIST OF A COMBINATION
OF A COMBINATION OF 1" THICK POLYPROPYLENE HONEYCOMB AND 1"
THICK RESIN-HARDENED CRAFT HONEYCOMB CRAFT MATERIALS LAID
ON EDGE TO ALLOW MAXIMUM COLUMN STRENGTH OF EACH CELL.
4. WALL STRUCTURE SHALL INCLUDE (1) 1-1/2" WIDE LONGITUTDINAL
SECTIONS OF 18-GAUGE FLAT STEEL EXTENDING FROM THE FORWARD
BODY SEAM TO THE REARWARD BODY SEAM TO PROVIDE AN
ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENT POINT FOR THE INTEGRALLY WELDED SIDE-
WALL SEAT RAIL.
5. FINAL SURFACE OF THE BODY STRUCTURE SHALL BE A MINIMUM
3/32" THICKNESS OF RESIN-HARDENED FIBERGLASS REINFORCED
PLASTIC.
6. WINDOW FRAMING IN SIDEWALL SHALL BE A HEAVY GAUGE STEEL
LADDER-TYPE ASSEMBLY.
7. WINDOW PILLARS SHALL BE MINIMUM 1-1/2" X 1" 14-GAUGE DIPPED
ZINC-PLATED TUBE.
8. TOP AND LOWER HORIZONTAL LADDER BRIDGE RAILS SHALL BE
1" X 2" 12-GAUGE ZINC-PLATED ANGLE SECTION.
9. ATTACHMENT OF LADDER ASSEMBLY TO ROOF AND LOWER WALL
SECTION SHALL BE GRADE 5, #10 X 3/4" MECHANICAL FASTENERS
ON NOT MORE THAN 8" CENTER.
10. IN ADDITION, INTERFACE OF WALL AND ROOF TO WINDOW LADDER
ASSEMBLY SURFACES SHALL INCLUDE A HIGH CONTACT ADHESIVE
SUCH AS SILKAFLEX 255 OR EQUAL TO PROVIDE A 100% BONDING
AND SEALING AT THESE LOCATIONS.
11. THE INTERIOR BODY PANELS INCLUDING THE WALL AND CEILING
PANELS SHALL BE HIGHLY DURABLE GEL-COATED FIBERGLASS,
RESISTANT TO VANDALISM AND EASY TO CLEAN.

METHOD 5.3
(A) ROOF SHALL INCORPORATE AN INTREGAL, FIXTURE-WELDED FRAMING
WHICH IS ESSENTIALLY A STEEL CAGE.
(B) FASTENING OF FLOOR TO ROOF AND ROOF TO REAR WALL SHALL BE
BY WELDING.
(C) THE ROOF AND SIDEWALL SHALL BE WELDED AT THE ROOF GUTTER ABOVE
THE WINDOWS.
(D) ROOF SHALL BE A SEAMLESS PIECE OF FRP BONDED TO STRUCTURAL
LAUAN.
(E) ROOF STRUCTURAL SUPPORT MEMBERS SHALL BE THE EQUIVALENT OF
16-GAUGE STEEL CAPPED HAT SECTION ROOF BOWS, 1-1/2" HIGH BY
3-1/2" WIDE SPACED ON APPROXIMATELY 24" +/- CENTERS.
(F) A ROLL BAR OF 7-GAUGE STEEL SHALL BE INSTALLED APPROXIMATELY
IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROOF STRUCTURE.
(G) THE ROOF PANELS SHALL BE FILLED WITH APPROPRIATE THICKNESS OF
2 LB. HIGH-DENSITY POLYSTYRENE TO PROVIDE AN INSULATED BODY
STRUCTURE WITH AN R-VALUE OF AT LEAST R-5.5.

METHOD 5.4
(A) ROOF SHALL CONSIST OF 1-1/2" X 1-1/2" 16-GAUGE TUBULAR STEEL
RAFTERS INSTALLED ON 48" CENTERS.
(B) ROOF RAFTERS ARE WELDED INTO 2EA. 16-GAUGE STEEL "U" SHAPED
SIDEWALL CAPS.
(C) RAFTERS, IN CONJUCTION WITH 2EA. 3" 16-GAUGE FLAT LONGITUD-
INAL STRINGERS FORM A STEEL CAGE TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION.
(D) ROOF SKIN SHALL CONSIST OF 3EA. SHEETS FO GALVANIZED STEEL,
WHICH SHALL BE ASSEMBLED WITH A SERIES OF "S" LOCKS TO FORM A
WEATHERTIGHT SEAL.
(E) ROOF SKIN SHALL CONTINUE OVER THE SIDEWALLS AND BETWEEN THE
WINDOWS TO CREATE A SMOOTH TRANSITION BETWEEN THE ROOF AND THE
SIDEWALLS.
(F) 1/2" THICK FOAM INSULATION SHALL BE SPRAYED BETWEEN THE
EXTERIOR SKIN AND THE INTERIOR PANELS.
(G) INSULATION SHALL BE MOISTURE PROOF AND HAVE EXCELLENT THERMAL
AND ACOUSTIC INSULATING CHARACTERISTICS.
(H) INTERIOR CEILING PANELS SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF LONDON SMOKE
VINYL COVERED LUAUN.
(I) H-RAIL AND SCREWS ALONG THE SEAMS RETAIN THE CEILING PANELS.
(J) TRIM MOLDING COVERS THE SEAM AND FASTENERS.

SECTION 6 - FRONT & REAR ROOF CAPS:
FRONT ROOF CAP SHALL BE MFR'S STANDARD

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****************** PART 1 - CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS ******************

SECTION 1 - GENERAL DIMENSIONS
A) CAPACITY: > DRIVER
> 8 AMBULATORY PASSENGERS
> 2 WHEELCHAIR PASSENGERS
(B) LENGTH: NO SHORTER THAN 20' AND NO LONGER THAN 21'
(C) INTERIOR WIDTH: NO LESS THAN 80" AND NO MORE THAN 84"
(D) INTERIOR HEIGHT: 75"
(E) WHEELBASE: 138"
(F) TOP OF FIRST STEP HEIGHT FROM GROUND: 11" MAXIMUM
(G) GVWR: 10,500 LBS
(H) REAR AXLE WIDTH: 92.2" MINIMUM

SECTION 2 - ENGINE & ASSOCIATED ITEMS
(A) ENGINE: 8 CYLINDER, GAS, 5.3 LITER
(B) ENGINE COMPARTMENT: SHALL BE INSULATED FROM THE PASSENGER
COMPARTMENT TO MINIMIZE NOISE LEVEL AND HEAT.
(C) ENGINE SHALL BE FURNISHED WITH A LARGE CAPACITY FULL FLOW OIL
FILTER AND ENGINE OIL COOLER

SECTION 3 - COOLING SYSTEM
(A) RADIATOR: HEAVY DUTY, SHALL BE HIGHEST CAPACITY AVAILABLE
FROM MFR.
(B) COOLANT RECOVERY SYSTEM: REQUIRED TO RETURN EXPELLED COOLANT
TO THE SYSTEM.
(C) PROTECTION: VEHICLE SHALL HAVE PERMANENT ETHYLENE GLYCOL
ANTIFREEZE PROVIDING PROTECTION FOR AMBIENT TEMPERATURES FROM
-20 F TO +100 F WHILE VEHICLES ARE USED FOR PROLONGED TRANSIT
PURPOSES.

SECTION 4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
(A) SYSTEM VOLTAGE: 12V
(B) ALTERNATOR: 200 AMPS WITH A 14 VOLT REGULATOR AND ALL OTHER
COMPONENTS SHALL BE SELECTED AND INTEGRATED TO FUNCTION IN AN
ENVIRONMENT CHARACTERIZED BY LOW ENGINE (ALTERNATOR) SPEEDS
AND HIGH AMPERAGE DEMANDS.
(C) HORN: DUAL, HEAVY DUTY, 12V, PROTECTED FROM THE WHEEL WASH.
(D) BATTERIES: DUAL, 1275 CCA, LEAD ACID PREMIUM CONSTRUCTION,
MAINTENANCE FREE.

SECTION 5 - FUEL SYSTEM
(A) FUEL TANK CAPACITY: 33 GALLONS
(B) SYSTEM DESIGN: DESIGN SHALL NOT PERMIT FUMES FROM ENTERING
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
(C) FUEL SYSTEM SHALL MEET ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL SAFETY STANDARDS

SECTION 6 - STEERING
(A) STEERING: HEAVY DUTY, POWER STEERING REQUIRED
(B) TILT-WHEEL: REQUIRED, CHASSIS MFR SUPPLIED

SECTION 7 - TRANSMISSION
(A) HEAVY DUTY, AUTOMATIC, 4 SPEED WITH OVERDRIVE
(B) AUXILIARY TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER: REQUIRED
(C) BACK UP ALARM: REQUIRED, SHALL BE ACTIVATED WHEN THE TRANS-
MISSION IS IN REVERSE

SECTION 8 - BRAKES
(A) HYDRAULIC, SELF-ADJUSTING BRAKES WITH FRONT AND REAR DISC
(B) 4-WHEEL ABS REQUIRED

SECTION 9 - TIRES & WHEELS
(A) WHEELS: HEAVIEST DUTY AVAILABLE, VENTILATED, PRESSED STEEL,
16" X 6", WHITE, INTERCHANGEABLE, TO MEET GVWR.
(B) SPARE WHEEL & TIRE: REQUIRED
(C) TIRE: LT225/75 R 16E
(D) ALL TIRES SHALL BE MOUNTED ON WHEELS

SECTION 10 - SUSPENSION
(A) FRONT AXLE: 3,700 LBS CAPACITY
(B) REAR AXLE: 7,500 LBS CAPACITY
(C) FRONT SPRINGS: 3,700 LBS
(D) REAR SPRINGS: 6084 LBS (COMBINED RATING AT GROUND)

SECTION 11 - REAR AXLE RATIO: RATION IS TO BE SUCH THAT THE VEHICLE
SHALL BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING A SPEED OF 65 MPH FOR A
PROLONGED PERIOD OF TIME AT NORMAL ENGINE RPM.

SECTION 12 - REQUIRED INSTRUMENTS & CONTROLS
(A) AMMETER OR VOLTMETER
(B) SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER
(C) OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
(D) WATER TEMPERATURE GAUGE
(E) TURN SIGNAL LEVER ON COLUMN
(F) EMERGENCY FLASHER CONTROL ON COLUMN
(G) TURN SIGNAL AND FLASHER INDICATOR LIGHTS
(H) FUEL GAUGE
(I) HEADLIGHT HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
(J) SUN VISOR THAT CAN BE POSITIONED AT THE WINDSHIELD OR TO THE
LEFT OF THE DRIVER
(K) 2-SPEED INTERMITTENT WINDSHIELD WIPERS
(L) CLEARANCE LIGHTS, CONTROLLED BY HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
(M) SWITCHES AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLS FOR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
HEATER
(N) PASSENGER COMPARTMENT COURTESY LIGHTS AND STEPWELL LIGHTS.
(O) AM/FM PUSH BUTTON STEREO RADIO
(P) CHASSIS MFR EQUIPPED CRUISE CONTROL
(Q) ALL GAUGES SHALL BE CLEARLY VISIBLE TO THE DRIVER FROM A
SEATED POSITION. ALL SWITCHES SHALL BE WITHIN REACH OF THE
SEATED DRIVER AND ALLOW HIM/HER TO CONTINUE SAFE OPERATION OF
THE VEHICLE WHILE ENGAGING OR DISENGAGING SWITCHES.

SECTION 13 - EXHAUST SYSTEM
(A) EXHAUST SYSTEM SHALL BE THE MFR'S HEAVIEST DUTY SYSTEM
AVAILABLE FOR THE ENGINE FURNISHED. SYSTEM SHALL BE CORROSION
RESISTANT AND SHALL BE SECURELY FASTENED AND ROUTED TO
PROTECT COMPONENTS FROM HAZARDS.
(B) EXHAUST MUST EXIT THE LEFT SIDE OF BUS BEHIND THE REAR WHEELS.
(C) SYSTEM SHALL CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR
CARRIER SAFETY REGULATIONS.

SECTION 13.1 FLOOR CONSTRUCTION
(A) FLOOR CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE 5/8" FIBERGLASS REINFORCED PLYWOOD
WITH SEALED, HEAVY FLOOR COVERING.
(B) FLOOR SHALL BE INSTALLED ON TOP OF THE STEEL SUB FRAME AND
AND ADHESIVE SHALL BE APPLIED BETWEEN THE PLYWOOD AND ALL
STEEL FLOOR FRAMING MEMBERS. FLOOR SHALL BE FASTENED WITH
GRADE 5 FLOOR BOLTS WITH A MINIMUM OF SIX BOLTS PER CROSS
MEMBER.
(C) FLOOR TRACK AND WHEEL WELLS SHALL BE SEALED WITH AN ADHESIVE
TO PREVENT LEAKS.


SECTION 14 - WINDOWS
(A) ALL WINDOWS MUST MEET FMVSS 205 & 217
(B) DRIVER'S WINDOW SHALL BE PART OF THE CHASSIS OEM
(C) CURBSIDE TRANSITION WINDOW SHALL BE LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE
ENTRY DOOR. WINDOW SIZE SHALL BE 40" HIGH X 13-1/2" AT WIDEST
POINT AND 12" AT THE BOTTOM. TOP 1/3 OF WINDOW SHALL BE
ANGLED TO FIT CONTOUR OF THE CAB. TOTAL SQUARE INCHES OF
VIEWING ARE SHALL BE 400. WINDOW GLASS SHALL BE TEMPERED
SAFETY GLASS WITH A RATING OF AS-2 AND A 31% TINT.
(D) PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS - NON-EGRESS: WINDOW SIZE IS TO BE
36" HIGH X 24" WIDE. IT SHALL BE A SINGLE OR DOUBLE "T-SLIDER"
VENTILATION TYPE WHICH IS DESIGNED FOR THE TOP 7" TO OPEN BY
SLIDING EITHER THE FRONT OR REAR 6" SECTIONS TOWARD THE
CENTER. THE WINDOW WILL BE MAINTAINED IN THE CLOSED POSITION
BY MECHANICAL LATCHES. TOTAL SQUARE INCHES OF VIEWING AREA
SHALL BE 864. GLASS SHALL BE TEMPERED SAFETY GLASS WITH A
RATING OF AS-3 AND 31% TINT.
(E) PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS - EGRESS: THERE SHALL BE 2 PUSH-OUT
WINDOWS, 1 ON EACH SIDE. THEY SHALL BE IDENTICAL TO THE NON-
EGRESS IN CONSTRUCTION, BUT SHALL BE DESIGNED TO BE OPENED IN
AN EMERGENCY SITUATION BY RELEASING 2 CLEARLY MARKED RED
RELEASE LATCHES LOCATED ON EACH SIDE OF THE WINDOW. THERE WILL
WILL BE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LOCATED AT AND ON EACH EGRESS
WINDOW.
(F) REAR EGRESS DOOR: SHALL BE A REAR EMERGENCY EGRESS DOOR WITH
UPPER WINDOW.

SECTION 15 - WINDOW SEALS: WINDOWS SHALL BE SEALED BETWEEN THE BODY
AND WINDOW FRAME WITH 1/2" RIBBED RECTANGLE CLOSED CELL
RUBBER SEAL.

SECTION 16 - DOORS
(A) DRIVER'S DOOR: DRIVER'S DOOR SHALL BE CHASSIS MFR'S STANDARD
WITH KEYED LOCK AND MANUAL WINDOW.
(B) PASSENGER ENTRY DOOR: ENTRY DOOR PORTAL FRAME SHALL BE 1-1/2"
X 1-1/2" 14-GAUGE TUBULAR FRAME THAT IS WELDED AT THE BUS SUB
FRAME AND THE CHASSIS CAB FLOOR. FRAME SHALL BE FASTENED WITH
MECHANICAL FASTENERS AT THE CURBSIDE "A" PILLAR. THE PURPOSE
OF THIS FRAME IS TO SUPPORT THE ENTRY DOORFRAME.
(C) ENTRY DOOR STEP WELL FRAME: STEP WELL FRAME SHALL CONSIST OF
14-GAUGE GALVANEAL STEEL FORMED TO CREATE A PERIMETER FRAME,
STEP WELL, AND THE FINISHED OPENING FOR THE DOUBLE-OUT ENTRY
DOORS. STEP WELL SHALL BE A 3-STEP ENTRY. FRAME SHALL BE
BLACK POWDER COATED OR CORROSION INHIBITOR TREATED.
(D) DOUBLE-OUT ENTRY DOOR:
I. ENTRY DOOR MUST BE A MANUALLY OPERATED DOUBLE DOOR DESIGN
WITH A CLEAR OPENING OF 28" WIDE X 77" HIGH.
II. DOUBLE-OUT ENTRY DOOR SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED FROM 1" X 1"
14-GAUGE TUBULAR STEEL WELDED TOGETHER TO FORM AN OUTER
PERIMETER FRAME. THERE SHALL BE 1" X 1" 11-GAUGE STEEL
TUBES WELDED HORIZONTALLY FOR ADDITIONAL SUPPORT. THIS
STEEL TUBES WELDED HORIZONTALLY FOR ADDITIONAL SUPPORT.
STEEL FRAME SHALL BE BLACK POWDER COATED OR CORROSION
INHIBITOR.
III. THE OUTER SKIN OF THE DOOR SHALL BE 3/16" TEMPERED SAFETY
GLASS RATED AS-2. A BUTYL TAPE SEAL SHALL BE PLACED BETWEEN
THE GLASS AND THE STEEL FRAME TO CREATE A WEATHER TIGHT
SEAL.
IV. THE OUTER EDGE SHALL BE TRIMMED WITH ALUMINUM "L" MOLDING
WHICH IS MECHANICALLY FASTENED.
V. TWO SEALS (3-1/2 FRONT LEAF, 1-1/2" REAR LEAF) SHALL BE
INSTALLED ON THE LEADING EDGE OF THE DOOR PANELS. THESE
SEALS SHALL OVERLAP (FRONT OVER REAR) TO FORM A WEATHER-
TIGHT BARRIER.
VI. DOOR ASSEMBLY SHALL BE INSTALLED IN THE ENTRY DOOR FRAME BY
THE FOLLOWING METHOD;
1) THERE SHALL BE 2 STEEL PINS PER LEAF, ONE LOCATED AT THE
TOP (3/4") AND (1/2") WHICH CREATE THE PIVOT POINTS THAT
ALLOW THE DOORS TO OPEN.
2) THE BOTTOM PIN SHALL BE INSERTED INTO A BUSHING LOCATED
INSIDE THE BOTTOM OF THE TUBE FRAME AND THEN BOLTED INTO
PLACE.
3) THE STEP WELL FRAME SHALL HAVE A GREASE FITTING.
4) THE TOP PIN SHALL BE FITTED INTO A SEALED, SELF-
ALIGNING ROLLER BEARING THAT IS TO BE LOCATED IN THE
DOOR HEADER.
5) A SELF-ALIGNING CONTROL ROD WITH A SAFETY SPRING SHALL
CONTROL THE OPENING AND CLOSING.

SECTION 17 - WHEEL CHAIR DOORS
(A) WHEEL CHAIR DOORS SHALL BE DOUBLE-OUT TYPE AND BE CONSTRUCTED
IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER;
(B) DOOR LEAF SHALL CONSIST OF AN INTERIOR FRAME ASSEMBLED FROM
1-3/8" X 3/4" SUBSTRATE OR STEEL SUB FRAME WITH A 1.85 LBS
DENSITY FOAM SANDWICHED BETWEEN AN INNER AND OUTER SKIN OF
.040 SMOOTH ALUMINUM.
(C) FRONT LEAF SHALL UTILIZE A 3-POINT DEAD BOLT LATCH SYSTEM AND
REAR LEAF SHALL BE A 2-POINT.
(D) EACH LEAF SHALL HAVE AN UPPER WINDOW MEASURING 23-1/2" HIGH X
14-1/2" WIDE. THERE SHALL BE A TOTAL VIEWING AREA OF 340 SQ IN
AND THE GLASS SHALL BE TEMPERED SAFETY GLASS WITH A RATING OF
AS-3 AND A 31% TINT.
(E) THERE SHALL BE 3 RUBBER SEALS; 1/4" "D" STYLE, 1/2" "D" STYLE,
AND A 1-1/2" RIBBED SEAL, WHICH COMPLETE THE ASSEMBLY FOR A
WEATHER TIGHT FIT.
(F) THE OUTER PERIMETER FRAME SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED FROM EXTRUDED
ALUMINUM OR STEEL SUB FRAME AND INCORPORATE THE HINGES THAT
HAVE .120 STEEL HINGE PINS. THE HINGES SHALL BE MECHANICALLY
FASTENED TO THE DOOR LEAVES.
(G) A HEADER PLATE SHALL BE INSTALLED AT THE TOP OF THE ASSEMBLY.
HEADER PLATE SHALL ALLOW FOR TWO, TOP MOUNTED, STEEL CHECK-
STYLE, ZINC PLATED HOLD OPEN DEVICES WITH 30 LBS. SPRINGS.
(H) THE ENTIRE ASSEMBLY SHALL BE INSERTED INTO THE WHEEL CHAIR
DOOR FRAME. THE WHEEL CHAIR DOOR FRAME SHALL CONSIST OF 14-
GAUGE GALVANEAL STEEL, POWDER COATED WHITE, AND FORMED TO
CREATE A PERIMETER FRAME AND LIFT PLATFORM SUPPORT.

******************** PART 5 EXTERIOR FEATURES ************************

SECTION 18 - FRONT BUMPER: CHASSIS MFR STANDARD

SECTION 19 - REAR BUMPER:
(A) BUMPER SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF 14-GAUGE 2" BY 6" STEEL TUBE,
WRAP AROUND CHANNEL, OR 10 GAUGE FORMED BUMPER.
(B) BUMPER SHALL BE ATTACHED TO CHASSIS FRAME.
(C) BUMPER COLOR SHALL BE BLACK OR WHITE.

SECTION 20 - EXTERIOR MIRRORS
(A) 2 EA.
(B) LUCERIX BRAND OR EQUAL
(C) DRIVER'S SIDE MOUNTING BRACKET SHALL BE WING MOUNT TYPE
(D) CO-PILOT SIDE MOUNTING BRACKET SHALL BE FENDER MOUNT QUAD
DESIGN OR FRONT QUARTER PANEL MOUNTED.
(E) MIRRORS AND MOUNTING BRACKETS SHALL HAVE A BLACK FINISH WITH A
2-IN-1 MIRROR HEAD.
(F) UPPER FLAT GLASS SHALL MEASURE 6-3/4" WIDE X 9-3/4" HIGH
(G) LOWER CONVEX MIRROR SHALL MEASURE 6" WIDE BY 3-1/2" HIGH

SECTION 21 - MUD FLAPS: THERE SHALL 2 MUD FLAPS BEHIND THE REAR
WHEELS. MUD FLAPS SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF 1/4" BLACK
THERMOSET PLASTIC AND SHALL BE FASTENED TO A STEEL
SUPPORT THAT IS A PART OF THE STEEL SUB FRAME.

SECTION 22 - FUEL FILL: A FIBERGLASS FUEL FILL SHALL BE RECESSED INTO
THE BODY ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE SO THE CHASSIS FUEL FILL
PIPE AND FUEL CAP DOES NOT PROTRUDE BEYOND THE BODY SIDES

SECTION 23 - DRIVE SHAFT GUARDS: A DRIVE SHAFT GUARD SHALL BE
INSTALLED ON EACH SECTION OF THE DRIVE SHAFT. THESE
GUARDS SHALL BE 1/4" X 2" FLAT STEEL AND SHALL BE WELDED
TO THE CHASSIS STEEL SUB FRAME.

SECTION 24 - HEAT SHIELD: A HEAT SHIELD SHALL BE INSTALLED OVER THE
EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLER. SHIELD SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED
FROM .040 ALUMINUM AND FASTENED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE SUB
FRAME CROSS MEMBERS WITH MECHANICAL FASTNERS.

SECTION 25 - UNDERCOATING: THE ENTIRE UNDERSIDE OF THE BUS SHALL BE
UNDERCOATED WITH Z-TECH (ZPG20060B) OR EQUAL EXCEPT THE
AREAS DIRECTLY ABOVE THE CHASSIS EXHAUST PIPE, MUFFLER,
AND TAILPIPE. (12" FROM EXHAUST PIPE AND 2" FROM FUEL
TANK) THE UNDERCOATING SHALL MEET ALL MIL SPECS C-62218A

SECTION 26 - SKIRTS, FENDER FLARES, TRANSITION PANEL, ANTI RIDE, AND
EXTERIOR FINISH
(A) SIDE SKIRTS SHALL BE .024 PRE-PAINTED GALVANIZED STEEL,
ALUMINUM, OR COMPOSITE FORMED WITH A 90-DEGREE BREAK ON THE
LOWER EDGE PROVIDING A MOUNTING POINT FOR THE SKIRT BRACKETS.
(B) FENDER FLARES AND TRANSITION PANEL SHALL BE FIBERGLASS COMPON-
ENTS AND SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED WITH A GELCOATED SURFACE OF 15
MIL THICKNESS. A LAYER OF RESIN AND FIBERGLASS SHALL BE SKIN
COATED AT A THICKNESS OF 110 MILS. THE FIBERGLASS CONTENT OF
THIS LAYER WILL BE 31%. A TPO THERMOPLASTIC MOLDED FENDER
FLAIR OR RUBBER FENDER FLAIR OF THE SAME THICKNESS MAY BE USED
IN LIEU OF FIBERGLASS FENDER FLARE.
NOTE: FENDER FLARES ARE NOT REQUIRED IF REAR WHEELS DO NOT
EXTEND OUTSIDE THE WIDTH OF THE EXTERIOR SIDEWALL AND
FENDER WELL.
(C) EXTERIOR FINISH SHALL BE BRIGHT WHITE MATCHING OEM CHASSIS
WHITE.
(D) ANTI RIDE SHALL BE FABRICATED FROM 14-GAUGE STEEL, POWDER
COATED BLACK, AND MECHANICALLY FASTENED TO THE REAR BUMPER.

********************** PART 4 - INTERIOR FEATURES ******************

SECTION 27 - CAB LINER - MFR'S STANDARD. MUST MATCH THE REMAINDER OF
INTERIOR WITH RESPECT TO FRAMEWORK, COLORS, AND MATERIALS
USED.

SECTION 28 - HEADLINER
(A) HEADLINER SHALL BE MADE OF 3.6 MM UNDERLAYMENT WITH A VINYL
FACE LAMINATED TO THE SUBSTRATE OR PLASTIC REINFORCED FIBER-
GLASS. IT SHALL BE INSERTED INTO AN EXTRUDED TRACK SYSTEM
SECURED TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE CEILING AND MECHANICALLY
FASTENED.
(B) 3/8" PLYWOOD WRAPPED IN VINYL WILL BE USED AT THE ROOF TO
SIDEWALL INTERSECTION POINT TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO A/C HOSES AS
WELL AS WIRING WITHIN THE ROOF ENVELOPE.
(C) PANEL SHALL BE SECURELY FASTENED IN INTO PLACE BY WAY OF
EXTRUDED ALUMINUM "SNAP" CHANNELS SECURED INTO PLACE WITH
MECHANICAL FASTENERS.

SECTION 29 - HOSE DRAIN: REAR A/C DRAIN HOSES SHALL BE ROUTED
BETWEEN THE REAR WALL AND THE REAR CAP FACIA OR SURFACE
MOUNTED AND COVERED WITH A DECORATIVE PANEL.

SECTION 30 - BODY SEAM TRIM: AFTER ALL THE ABOVE COMPONENTS ARE
INSTALLED, AN ALUMINUM TRIM, SECURED BY MECHANICAL
FASTENERS, AND PLACED OVER THE BODY SEAMS. TRIM SHALL BE
BE COVERED WITH A VINYL INSERT.

SECTION 31 - FINISHED FLOOR
(A) SHALL BE ALTRO META DARK GREY TMM22421 OR EQUAL WITH A
THICKNESS OF 2.2MM.
(B) THE WHOLE FLOOR SHALL BE A UNIFORM THICKNESS THROUGHOUT THE
VEHICLE, ELIMINATING THE NEED FOR RIBBED SURFACES, WHILE
EXCEEDING THE ADA MINIMUM SLIP RESISTANCE STANDARD RATING OF
.06 STATIC COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION UNDER DRY OR WET
CONDITIONS. COVING MATERIAL IS TO BE INSTALLED TO SUPPORT
FLOOR WHEN ROLLING FLOOR COVERING UP THE SIDEWALL OF VEHICLE
TO THE SEAT TRACK.
(C) SEAMS SHALL BE HEAT WELDED TO PROVIDE A PERMANENT WATERPROOF
SEAL AGAINST WATER PENETRATION LEADING TO PREMATURE SUB-FLOOR
FAILURE OR CURLING LEADING TO POSSIBLE TRIPPING HAZARDS.

SECTION 32 - ROTOCAST OR MFR'S STANDARD TRIM PANELS
(A) A ROTOCAST TRIM PANEL OR MFR'S STANDARD TRIM PANEL SHALL BE
INSTALLED AT THE FLOOR TO SIDEWALL SEAM. OVER THE WHEEL WELLS
THERE SHALL BE A MOLDED PIECE OF THE SAME MATERIAL WHICH SHALL
FOLLOW THE WHEEL WELL CONTOUR.
(B) THE "B" PILLAR AND CURBSIDE TRANSITION WINDOW SHALL ALSO
UTILIZE A ROTOCAST OR MFR'S STANDARD PANEL TO COVER THE
UNFINISHED AREAS OF THE OEM CHASSIS.

SECTION 33 - ENTRY DOOR TRIM: AREAS SURROUNDING THE ENTRY DOOR FRAME
SHALL BE TRIMMED WITH PADDED VINYL WHICH MATCHES THE
INTERIOR COLOR SCHEME.

SECTION 34 - STANCHIONS, MODESTY PANELS, & ASSIST HANDRAILS
(A) THERE SHALL BE 2 EA. 1-1/4" O.D. STAINLESS STEEL STANCHION
POLES CONSTRUCTED IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER.
(B) BEHIND THE DRIVER'S SEAT, A VERTICAL STANCHION WILL RUN FROM
FLOOR TO CEILING CONNECTING WITH A HORIZONTAL STANCHION
STANCHION SECURED TO THE WALL. ALL FITTINGS AND FASTENERS
ALL FITTINGS AND FASTENERS SHALL BE STAINLESS STEEL. FASTENERS
SHALL BE CLAD TYPE WITH NO EXPOSED THREADS.
(C) BEHIND THE ENTRY DOOR, A VERTICAL STANCHION SHALL RUN FROM
FLOOR TO CEILING WITH A HORIZONTAL STANCHION SECURED TO THE
WALL. IN ADDITION, A MODESTY PANEL SHALL BE ATTACHED TO THIS
ASSEMBLY. ALL FITTINGS AND FASTENERS SHALL BE STAINLESS STEEL.
FASTENERS SHALL BE CLAD TYPE WITH NO EXPOSED THREADS. THE
MODESTY PANEL SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A 3/4" SUBSTRATE AND
COVERED WITH A GRAY OR WHITE LAMINATE FINISH OR VINYL PADDING.
IT SHALL BE RECTANGULAR AND SHALL BE COVERED HAVE A COLOR-
COORDINATED PLASTIC EDGE AROUND THE ENTIRE PERIMETER.
(D) AN ENTRY ASSIST HAND RAIL CONSTRUCTED FROM THE SAME MATERIALS
SHALL BE ATTACHED TO THE ENTRY DOOR VERTICAL STANCHION FOR
SAFETY AND TO ASSIST ENTERING AND EXITING THE BUS.
(E) AN OVERHEAD GRAB RAIL SHALL BE MOUNTED TO ALLOW PASSENGERS TO
MOVE THROUGHOUT THE BUS WHILE MAINTAINING A HAND HOLD.

SECTION 35 - INTERIOR MIRROR
(A) A 2-1/2" X 9" FULLY ADJUSTABLE MIRROR LOCATED IN THE TOP
CENTER PORTION OF THE WINDSHIELD AND SHALL BE PROVIDED BY THE
CHASSIS MFR.
(B) IN ADDITION TO (A) ABOVE, A 6" X 9" CONVEX MIRROR WITH A FULL
RANGE ADJUSTMENT SHALL BE LOCATED ABOVE THE DRIVER'S AREA, ON
THE INTERIOR FRONT CAB LINER FOR VIEWING THE PASSENGER AREA.

SECTION 36 - WALL TRACK
(A) A UNISTRUT TYPE CHANNEL SHALL BE WELDED OR MONOBOLTED EVERY 8"
TO A 1" X 2" 16-GAUGE STEEL TUBE THAT IS PART OF THE INTERIOR
SIDE WALL STRUCTURE.
(B) SEAT FRAMES SHALL BE BOLTED TO THE SEAT CHANNEL WITH 2 EA.
7/16" GRADE 8 BOLTS, THREADED INTO TWO 1-1/4" X 7/16" CHANNEL
NUTS.
(C) INSTALLATION MUST MEET FMVSS 207 & 210 REQUIREMENTS.

SECTION 37 - DRIVER'S SEAT: DRIVER SEAT PEDESTAL SHALL BE MOUNTED IN
THE HOLES PROVIDED BY THE OEM CHASSIS MFR. SEAT IS TO BE A
HIGH BACK RECLINER WITH A RIGHT HAND ARM REST. SEAT SHALL
MEET FMVSS 207 & 210 REQUIREMENTS.

************************ PART 5 - ELECTRICAL ***********************

SECTION 38 - WIRING
(A) ALL WIRING ADDED BY THE FINAL STAGE MFR MUST MEET ONE OF THE
FOLLOWING STANDARDS.
I. SAE SPECIFICATION J1128-SXL HIGH TEMPERATURE WIRE (8 TO
14-GAUGE)
II. SAE SPECIFICATION J1128-GXL HIGH TEMPERATURE WIRE (8 TO
14-GAUGE)
III. SAE SPECIFICATION J1128-SGX HIGH TEMPERATURE WIRE (BATTERY
CABLE)
IV. IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE SPECIFICATIONS, ALL WIRING SHALL
BE COLOR-CODED, NUMBER AND FUNCTION DESIGNATED EVERY 12" TO
ENABLE INDENTIFICATION AND CIRCUIT TRACE ABILITY.

SECTION 39 - INSTALLATION & SECUREMENT
(A) ALL WIRING UNDER THE BODY OR HOOD SHALL BE PROTECTED BY A HIGH
TEMPERATURE (125 DEGREE) NYLON CONVOLUTED TUBING AND SHALL BE
SECURED WITH HIGH TEMPERATURE HEAVY GAUGE WIRE TIES AND/OR
INSULATED RUBBER COATED "P" CLAMPS.
(B) ALL WIRING SHALL BE ROUTED NO CLOSER THAN 3/4" FROM ANY SHARP
EDGE OR A MINIMUM OF 4" AWAY FROM ANY HEAT SOURCE.
(C) NO WIRING SHALL BE ROUTED THRU THE WHEEL WELL UNLESS PROTECTED
BY A METAL SHIELD AND CONVOLUTED TUBING.
(D) A MINIMUM OF 1-1/2" CLEARANCE SHALL BE MAINTAINED BETWEEN ANY
WIRING AND THE ENGINE TO COMPENSATE FOR ENGINE ROLL.
(E) NO WIRING SHALL BE SECURED TO BRAKE OR FUEL LINES.

SECTION 40 - CONNECTORS
(A) ALL WIRING SHALL BE CONNECTED IN THE UNDER-BODY OR UNDER-HOOD
AREAS BY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CONNECTORS OR METHODS.
I. SEALABLE INSULATED EYELET.
II. SEALABLE INSULATED BUTT CONNECTOR.
III. SEALABLE INSULATED QUICK DISCONNECT.
IV. SEALABLE INSULATED RING CONNECTOR.
V. WHERE IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO INSTALL A SEALABLE INSULATED
ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR, THE INSULATED CONNECTOR SHALL BE
PROTECTED BY HEAT SHRINK TUBING WITH A SEALABLE GLUE INSIDE
(B) REMAINING WIRE LOCATED INSIDE THE BUS SHALL BE CONNECTED BY
ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CONNECTORS;
I. STANDARD INSULATED EYELET.
II. STANDARD INSULATED BUTT CONNECTOR.
III. STANDARD INSULATED QUICK DISCONNECT.
IV. STANDARD INSULATED RING CONNECTOR.

SECTION 41 - GAUGE OF WIRE: ALL WIRING SHALL BE SIZED TO CARRY THE
LOAD FOR LENGTH OF BUS.

************************ PART 6 - LIGHTING *************************

SECTION 42 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
(A) LIGHTS IN THIS SECTION SHALL BE INSTALLED MEETING MEETING
FMVSS 108 REQUIREMENTS. (LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND/OR
ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT)
(B) IDENTIFICATION LAMP REQUIREMENTS;
I. 3 AMBER RECTANGULAR LIGHTS CENTERED AND RECESSED OR SURFACE
MOUNTED WITH ARMORED PROTECTORS IN THE FRONT CAP.
II. 3 RED RECTANGULAR LIGHTS CENTERED AND RECESSED OR SURFACE
MOUNTED WITH ARMORED PROTECTORS IN THE REAR CAP.
(C) CLEARANCE LAMPS
I. 2 AMBER RECTANGULAR LIGHTS AND RECESSED OR SURFACE MOUNTED
WITH ARMORED PROTECTORS LOCATED IN EACH EDGE OF FRONT CAP.
II. 2 RED RECTANGULAR LIGHTS RECESSED OR SURFACE MOUNTED WITH
ARMORED PROTECTORS AND LOCATED AT EACH OUTER EDGE OF THE
REAR CAP.
(D) SIDE MARKER LIGHTS
I. 2 RED RECTANGULAR LIGHTS LOCATED ONE ON EACH SIDE OF THE
SIDE WALL JUST IN FRONT OF THE REAR CAP IN LINE WITH THE
REAR CLEARANCE LIGHTS.
(E) STOP/TAIL LAMPS, TURN SIGNAL LAMPS, AND BACKUP LAMPS.
(F) THERE MUST BE A CENTER, HIGH MOUNTED BRAKE LIGHT.
(G) THERE SHALL BE 3 4" ROUND LIGHT ASSEMBLIES LOCATED AND
RECESSED IN EACH SIDE OF THE REAR CAP.
(H) REAR LICENSE PLATE BRACKET WITH LIGHING SHALL BE PROVIDED TO
MEET FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATIONS.
(I) HEADLIGHTS, CHASSIS FRONT TURN LIGHTS, AND HAZARD FLASHERS
SHALL BE PROVIDED BY CHASSIS MFR. CHASSIS SYSTEM SHALL BE TIED
INTO THE BUS SYSTEM BY THE FINAL STAGE MFR/MODIFIER.

SECTION 43 - INTERIOR LIGHTING
(A) DRIVER'S COURTESY LIGHTS: DRIVER'S COURTESY LIGHT SHALL BE
INSTALLED JUST ABOVE THE DRIVER'S LEFT SHOULDER. OPENING THE
DRIVER'S DOOR OR TURNING THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE ACTIVATES THE LIGHT.
(B) STEP WELL ENTRY LIGHTS: 2 EA. 2" FLUSH MOUNT LIGHTS OR
SURFACE MOUNT LIGHTS NOT EXTENDING ABOVE THE SURFACE MORE
THAN 3/4" SHALL BE INSTALLED, ONE ON EACH SIDE OF THE STEP
WELL AND WILL BE ACTIVATED WHEN THE DOUBLE-OUT ENTRY DOORS ARE
OPENED.
(C) OVERHEAD COURTESY LIGHTS: 4 OVERHEAD COURTESY LIGHTS SHALL BE
INSTALLED IN THE CEILING OF THE BUS TO PROVIDE LIGHTING FOR
SAFE PASSENGER MOVEMENT. TURNING ON THE SWITCH IN THE DRIVER'S
CONSOLE OR OPENING THE DOUBLE-OUT ENTRY DOOR SHALL ACTIVATE
THE LIGHTING.
(D) DASH INSTRUMENTATION LIGHTING SHALL BE PROVIDED BY THE CHASSIS
MFR AND SHALL BE ACTIVATED BY THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH.

******************** PART 7 - DRIVER'S CONTROL PANEL **************

SECTION 44 - MASTER DISTRIBUTION PANEL
(A) A MASTER DISTRIBUTION PANEL SHALL BE INSTALLED IN AN ALUMINUM
CABINET LOCATED BY THE FRONT ENTRY DOOR OR IN THE DRIVER'S
AREA.
(B) MASTER DISTRIBUTION PANEL SHALL SUPPLY ALL POWER TO THE BUS
EXCEPT THOSE FUNCTIONS RELATED TO THE OEM CHASSIS.
(C) A #2 CABLE CONNECTED TO A SOLENOID LOCATED UNDER THE HOOD
SHALL POWER THIS PANEL.
(D) SOLENOID SHALL BE ACTIVATED WHEN THE IGNITION IS TURNED ON.
(E) CIRCUITS FROM THIS PANEL SHALL BE PROTECTED BY IN-LINE FUSES.
(F) IN ADDITION TO THE POWER SUPPLIED BY THE IGNITION HOT SOLENOID
CIRCUIT THERE SHALL BE 2 CIRCUITS IN THE PANEL THAT ARE
BATTERY HOT AND PROTECTED BY IN-LINE FUSES. THESE CIRCUITS
SHALL BE FOR THE RADIO AND ELECTRIC DOOR OPERATOR OPTIONS.

SECTION 45 - ELECTRONIC SWITCH PANEL CONTROL: A SWITCH PANEL SHALL BE
LOCATED WITHIN EASY ACCESS OF THE DRIVER TO CONTROL ALL
THE FUNCTIONS NECESSARY TO OPERATE THE BUS EXCEPT THE OEM
CHASSIS FUNCTIONS. ANY ELECTRICAL DEVICES REQUIRING A
SWITCH WILL BE PROVIDED AS NEEDED.

SECTION 46 - WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
(A) 2 HEAVY-DUTY, ELECTRIC, SELF-PARKING, TWO-SPEED INTERMITTENT
WINDSHIELD WIPERS SHALL BE FURNISHED.
(B) WINDSHIELD WASHERS WITH AMPLE RESERVOIR SHALL BE LOCATED FOR
EASY INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, FILLING, AND REMOVAL.

SECTION 47 - HEATING AND DEFROSTING SYSTEMS
(A) HEATING SYSTEM SHALL CONSIST OF AT LEAST 2 UNITS, ONE FRONT
UNIT LOCATED IN THE DRIVER'S AREA, AND ONE UNIT LOCATED AS TO
UNIFORMLY HEAT THE BUS.
(B) FRONT UNIT SHALL HAVE ONE LARGE HEATER CORE AND HEAVY DUTY
BLOWER TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT HEATED AIR FOR DEFROSTING THE
WINDSHIELD AND BUS'S HEAT. THE BLOWER MOTOR SHALL BE CONTROL-
ED BY A 3-POSITION SWITCH ON THE DRIVER'S CONTROL PANEL.
(C) COMBUSTION TYPE HEATERS SHALL NOT BE PERMITTED.
(D) COMPLETED BUS SHALL HAVE SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF PERMANENT ALL-
WEATHER COOLANT TO PROTECT THE COOLING SYSTEM TO AS LOW AS
-20 DEGREE F TESTED AD NORMAL ENGINE TEMPERATURE.
(E) HEATER OUTPUT FOR THE PASSENGER AREA SHALL BE 65,000 B.T.U.

SECTION 48 - AIR CONDITIONING AND VENTILATION
(A) TOTAL AIR CONDITIONING OUTPUT SHALL BE 50,000 B.T.U. MINIMUM
AND SHALL CONSIST OF FRONT AND REAR EVAPORATORS.
(B) FRONT (OR DRIVER'S AREA SYSTEM) - SHALL BE CHASSIS MFR'S DASH
INSTALLED SYSTEM, 10,000 B.T.U. MINIMUM
(C) REAR SYSTEM;
(1) EVAPORATOR;
(A) CEILING MOUNTED NEAR REAR WALL
(B) 40,000 B.T.U. MINIMUM
(C) CONDENSATE DRAIN SYSTEM SHALL BE DESIGNED IN SUCH A
MANNER THAT THERE IS NO SPILLEAGE OR LEAKING INTO THE
PASSENGER AREA AT ANY TIME INCLUDING TURNS OR STOPS
(2) CONDENSOR - SKIRT MOUNTED WITH 2 FANS
(3) ACCEPTABLE BRANDS - CARRIER A/C INDUSTRIES, TRANSAIR, ACC,
OR EQUAL.
(4) NOTE: ROOF TOP MOUNTED EQUIPMENT IS NOT ACCEPTABLE
(D) COMPRESSORS - DUAL, TIE-IN SYSTEM NOT ACCEPTABLE
(E) WARRANTIES;
(1) FRONT/DASH MOUNTED UNIT - MFR'S STANDARD
(2) REAR/CEILING MOUNTED UNIT - 24 MONTHS FROM DELIVERY DATE

SECTION 49 - SEATING ARRANGEMENT/FLOOR PLAN
(A) SEATING ARRANGEMENT/FLOOR PLAN OF BUS SHALL ACCOMMODATE 2
FORWARD FACING WHEELCHAIRS AND 8 FORWARD FACING PASSENGERS.
(B) PASSENGER SEATS SHALL BE MID-BACK CONTOURED SEATS WITH
16-GAUGE TUBULAR STEEL FRAMES. STANDARD WIDTH SHOULD BE
BETWEEN 16-1/4" TO 18". BACK HEIGHT SHOULD BE 22" FROM TOP OF
SEAT CUSHION.
(C) VINYL SEAT COVERING SHALL BE REQUIRED.
(D) AISLE SEAT WILL HAVE A PADDED ARMREST THAT FLIPS UP FOR EASY
ACCESS.
(E) AISLE SEATS WILL HAVE ANTI-VANDAL GRAB HANDLES.
(F) ALL SEATING SHALL COMPLY WITH FMVSS 207 & 302.
(G) A USR (UNDER SEAT RETRACTOR) SEAT BELT IS REQUIRED FOR EACH
PASSENGER. ALL SEAT BELTS SHALL BE STANDARD BUCKLE TYPE. SEAT
BELTS AND ANCHORAGES SHALL MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 209
210.
(H) DRIVER'S SEAT SHALL BE 4-WAY ADJUSTABLE. COLOR OR SEAT WILL
MATCH OTHER PASSENGER SEATS. A QUICK RELEASE-TYPE RETRACTABLE
COMBINATION PELVIC/UPPER TORSO SEAT BELT SHALL BE INSTALLED
FOR THE DRIVER.

SECTION 50 - WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWNS
(A) RETRACTOR WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT AND OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
DESIGN, INSTALLATION AND OPERATION SHALL COMPLY WITH THE
FOLLOWING STANDARDS;
I. SAE J2249 WHEELCHAIR TIEDOWN AND OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
FOR USE IN MOTOR VEHICLES (30MPH/20G IMPACT TEST CRITERIA).
II. 49 CFR PART 38 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
III. CSA Z605 MOBILITY AID SECUREMENT AND OCCUPANT RESTRAINT
SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES (30MPH/20G IMPACT TEST CRITERIA)
IV. ISO 10542 (PROPOSED) WHEELCHAIR TIEDOWN AND OCCUPANT
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS FOR USE IN MOTOR VEHICLES (30MPH/20G
IMPACT TEST CRITERIA).
(D) RETRACTOR WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEM SHALL LIMIT THE MOVE-
MENT OF AN OCCUPIED WHEELCHAIR TO 2 INCHES OR LESS IN ANY
DIRECTION UNDER NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION.
(E) RETRACTORS SHALL BE HEAVY DUTY WITH HEAT-TREATED, PLATED COMP-
ONENTS AND A MINIMUM OF 24 RATCHET TEETH IN A METAL HOUSING.
(F) RETRACTOR KIT SHALL INCLUDE A MINIMUM OF FOUR RETRACTORS FOR
SECURING THE WHEELCHAIR WITH TENSIONING KNOBS ON EACH RETRATOR
(G) WEBBING FOR WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT AND THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT
SHALL BE OF CONTRASTING COLORS.
(H) RETRACTORS SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL POSITIVE-LOCKING
TENSION KNOBS FOR TIGHTENING THE WEBBING. RETRACTOR SHALL HAVE
A POSITIVE-LOCKING RELEASE BUTTON FOR RELEASING THE WEBBING.
(I) WHEELCHAIR RETRACTOR ASSEMBLIES SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH A
BUTTON BUCKLE AND BUCKLE CONNECTOR.
(J) OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEM SHALL COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING
REQUIREMENTS WHEN USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE RETRACTOR
SECUREMENT SYSTEM:
I. FMVSS 209 & 302
II. 49 CFR PART 38 A.D.A
III. CSA Z605 MOBILITY AID SECUREMENT AND OCCUPANT RESTRAINT
SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES
IV. ISO 10542 (PROPOSED) WHEELCHAIR TIEDOWN AND OCCUPANT
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS FOR USE IN MOTOR VEHICLES (30MPH/20G
IMPACT TEST CRITERIA).
V. SAE J2249 WHEELCHAIR TIEDOWN AND OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
FOR USE IN MOTOR VEHICLES (30MPH/20G IMPACT TEST CRITERIA).
(K) OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEM SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH A HEIGHT
ADJUSTER FOR THE SHOULDER BELT, HAVING A VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT
OF APPROXIMATELY 12".
(L) WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT AND OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS SHALL
HAVE A LABEL ON EACH ASSEMBLY, WHICH WILL IDENTIFY TYPE OF
BELT, DATE OF MFR, MFR NAME AND PART NUMBER.
(M) 4 ROWS OF ANODIZED SURE-LOK OR EQUAL HEAVY DUTY TRACK SHALL BE
INSTALLED FLUSH WITH FLOOR IN THE WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT AREA.
(N) ALL TRACK SHOULD BE INSTALLED ACCORDING TO MFR'S RECOMMEND-
ATION.

SECTION 51 - A.D.A. SIGNAGE
(A) PRIORITY SEATING
(B) INTERNATIONAL, BLUE WHEELCHAIR SYMBOL

SECTION 52 - EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT:
(A) EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT SHALL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING:
I. 1 EA. - 5 LBS FIRE EXTINGUISHER
II. 1 EA. - 21 UNIT FIRST AID KIT
III. 3 EA. - SAFETY TRIANGLE REFLECTORS
(B) ALL EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT SHALL BE MOUNTED IN AN AREA EASILY
ACCESSIBLE BY THE DRIVER AND WILL NOT INTERFERE WITH
PASSENGERS WHEN NOT IN USE.

SECTION 53 - LIFT SPECIFICATIONS
(A) LIFT PLATFORM AND MECHANISM SHALL BE A BRAUN CENTURY, RICON,
OR EQUAL.
(B) WHEELCHAIR LIFT SHALL BE COMPLIANT WITH FMVSS 403 FOR PLATFORM
LIFT SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES. WHEELCHAIR LIFT SHALL BE OF
MODULAR STEEL FRAME CONSTRUCTION. THE BOLT-TOGETHER FRAME
DESIGN SHALL PROVIDE RIGIDITY FOR LIFT ALIGNMENT AND LIFT
OPERATION. LIFT SHALL HAVE BEEN TESTED TO A MINIMUM STATIC
LOAD OF 2400#. THE LIFT SHALL HAVE 800# RATED LIFTING
CAPACITY. THE BASE PLATE SHALL BE OF A WELDED CORRUGATED BOX
DESIGN WITH INTEGRATED ROLL FORMED STRENGTHENING MEMBER TO
PROVIDE FLEXURAL RIGIDITY TO MINIMIZE LIFT DEFLECTION WHEN
PLACED UNDER LOAD.
(C) POWER SUPPLY SHALL BE A 12 VOLT ELECTRIC HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
OPERATING 2 SINGLE-ACTING CYLINDERS. THE HYDRAULIC POWER PACK
SYSTEM SHALL BE OF MODULAR DESIGN ALLOWING FOR EASY REMOVAL
AND FIELD REPLACEMENT IF NEEDED. THERE SHLL BE NO POWER-DOWN
OPERATION. THE OPERATION OF THE UNIT SHALL PROVIDE A SMOOTH,
JERK-FREE RIDE IN BOTH UP AN DOWN DIRECTIONS. THE POWER OPER-
ATION OF THE HYDRUALIC CYLINDERS SHALL BE OF A PULL-TYPE
DESIGN FOR SMOOTH LIFTING OPERATION AND IMPROVED SYNCHRONOUS
ARM MOVEMENT. THE PIVOT PINS IN THE TRUNNION (KNUCKLE) OF THE
PIVOT ARMS SHALL BE OF STATIONARY DESIGN.
(D) SWITCH BOX FOR LIFT OPERATION SHALL BE OF A ONE-HAND OPERATION
DESIGN MADE OF DURABLE ABS PLASTIC. CONTROL BOX WILL PROVIDE
USER WITH ILLUMINATED FUNCTIONS. CONTROL CABLE SHALL BE COILED
WITH MODULAR JACK CONNECTIONS FOR EASE OF MAINTENANCE OR FIELD
CHANGE.
(E) A MANUAL BACK-UP SYSTEM SHALL BE PROVIDED TO ENSURE OPERATION
OF THE LIFT IN CASE OF ELECTRICAL FAILURE. BACKUP SYSTEM SHALL
PROVIDE A RELIABLE MEANS OF MANUAL RAISING AND LOWERING THE
LIFT WHILE OCCUPIED. BACK-UP SYSTEM SHALL FOLD AND UNFOLD THE
PLATFORM. BACK-UP PUMP SHALL BE INTEGRATED WITH THE HYDRAULIC
POWER PACK SYSTEM SUCH THAT NO HYDRAULIC LINES OR FITTINGS
ARE REQUIRED FOR FLUIDIC TRANSFER.
(F) THE PLATFORM SHALL BE OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION AND THE SURFACE
SHALL BE OF SEE-THRU GRATING ALLOWING FOR IMPROVED VISIBILITY
AND SAFER USE IN INCLEMENT WEATHER. THE PLATFORM SHALL HAVE A
MINIMUM USABLE WHEELCHAIR PASSAGEWAY WIDTH OF 33" AND A
MINIMUM USABLE LENGTH OF 51". VERTICAL CLEAR DOOR OPENING
SHALL BE 57". PLATFORM SIDES SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF 2.50" HIGH.
(G) PLATFORM SHALL BE AUTOMATICALLY FOLDED AND UNFOLDED AND FULLY
AUTOMATIC IN OPERATION. PLATFORM SHALL ALLOW BOTH INBOARD AND
OUTBOARD FACING OF WHEELCHAIR AND MOBILITY AID USERS. PLATFORM
ENTRANCE RAMP SHALL BE EXTRUDED ALUMINUM FOR WEIGHT SAVINGS
AND HAVE RAISED RIBS FOR TRACTION. THE OUTER BARRIER SHALL BE
THE SOLE OUTBOARD WHEELCHAIR RETENTION DEVICE AND SHALL BE
INTERLOCKED AND COMPLY WITH FMVSS 403 REQUIRMENTS. DUAL HAND-
RAILS SHALL BE PROVIDED TO ADD SECURITY AND CONVENIENCE. HAND-
RAILS SHALL BE 1-1/4" MINIMUM DIAMETER, MINIMUM 30" HIGH, 8"
LONG, AND WITHSTAND 100# FORCE IN ANY DIRECTION (INCLUDING
VERTICAL) WITHOUT PERMANENT DEFORMATION.
(H) ALL LIFT COMPONENTS SHALL BE FINISHED WITH A BAKE-ON POWDER
COATING, WHICH WILL MEET A SALT SPRAY TEST OF 1000 HOURS TO
PROVIDE CORROSION RESISTANCE AND A LONG SERVICE LIFE.

SECTION 54 - INTERLOCK: A BRAKE INTERLOCK SYSTEM WITH HIGH IDLE
FEATURE SHALL BE PROVIDED TO INSURE THAT THE VEHICLE
CANNOT BE MOVED WHILE THE LIFT DOOR IS OPEN. SYSTEM MUST
INCLUDE LIGHTED MONITOR TO INDICATE WHEN EACH STAGE OF
THE INTERLOCK IS ENGAGED SUCH AS PARK BRAKE, PARK, DOOR
OPEN, LIFT POWER, BRAKE INTERLOCK.

SECTION 55 - STORAGE: THERE MUST BE A DRIVER'S STORAGE COMPARTMENT
LOCATED OVER THE WINDSHIELD TO ALLOW FOR STORAGE OF
DRIVER'S MISCELLANEOUS MATERIAL.

SECTION 56 - REQUIRED MANUALS AND CATALOGUES UPON DELIVERY
(A) PARTS MANUAL
(B) WHEELCHAIR LIFT MANUAL
(C) WIRING SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
(D) OPERATORS MANUAL
(E) ANY OTHER MANUALS SUCH AS WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWNS, AIR CONDITION-
ING CHASSIS, BODY, SEATS, ETC. THAT ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE
MAIN PARTS AND SERVICE MANUALS SHALL ARE REQUIRED.

SECTION 57 - WORKMANSHIP
(A) WORKMANSHIP THOUGHOUT THE VEHICLE SHALL CONFORM TO THE HIGHEST
STANDARD OF COMMERCIALLY ACCEPTED PRACTICE FOR CLASS OF WORK
AND SHALL RESULT IN A NEAT AND FINISHED APPEARANCE. THE DESIGN
OF THE BODY AND EQUIPMENT WHICH THE MFR PROPOSES TO FURNISH
MUST BE SUCH AS TO PROVIDE VEHICLES OF SUBSTANTIAL AND DURABLE
CONSTRUCTION IN ALL RESPECTS.
(B) WELDING PROCEDURES, WELDING MATERIALS, AND QUALIFICATIONS OF
OPERATORS, SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH STANDARDS OF THE
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TESTING MATERIALS AND THE AMERICAN WELDING
SOCIETY. ALL WELDS VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC SHALL BE GROUND
SMOOTH TO PRESENT A SMOOTH, WORKMANLIKE APPEARANCE. WHERE
METAL IS WELDED TO METAL, THE CONTACT SURFACE SHALL BE FREE OF
SCALE, GREASE, AND PAINT.
(C) ALL EXPOSED SURFACES AND EDGES SHALL BE SMOOTH, FREE OF BURRS
AND OTHER PROJECTIONS, AND SHALL BE NEATLY FINISHED.
(D) ALL PARTS SHALL BE NEW AND IN CURRENT PRODUCTION. RECONDIT-
IONED PARTS OR OBSOLETE PARTS ARE UNACCEPTABLE.
(E) BIDDER SHALL SUBMIT MFR'S DETAILED DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFI-
CATIONS OF THE FRAME STRUCTURE, ROOF STRUCTURE, AND BODY WITH
PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO MATERIALS USED.

SECTION 58 - MOTOR VEHICLE STANDARDS
(A) MFR MUST CERTIFY THAT THE BUSES COMPLY WITH ALL U.S.D.O.T
SAFETY STANDARDS FOR BUSES APPLICABLE AS OF THE DATE OF MFR
AND THAT THE BUSES COMPLY WITH ALL I.C.C. REQUIREMENTS FOR
MOTOR BUSES OPERATED IN INTERSTATE COMMERCE.
(B) BUSES SHALL BE IN COMPLETE COMPLIANCE WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF
THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE AS TO LIGHTING EQUIPMENT
AND ALL WARNING AND SAFETY DEVICES.
(C) MFR SHALL CERTIFY THAT THE BUSES CONFORM TO THE AIR POLLUTION
CONTROL STANDARDS SET BY THE F.T.A. FOR MOTOR VEHICLES TO BE
USED ON PROJECTS BY F.T.A.
(D) BUSES MUST COMPLY WITH THE A.D.A. REQUIRMENTS THAT WENT INTO
EFFECT JANUARY 26, 1992.

SECTION 59 - TESTS AND TESTING
(A) EACH COMPLETED VEHICLE AND ALL WORKING AND MOVING PARTS AND
OPERATING DEVICES SHALL BE THOROUGHLY TESTED AND PUT INTO
OPERATING CONDITION BY THE MFR/MODIFIER.
(B) ROOFS, WINDOWS, WINDSHIELDS, AND COMPARTMENT DOORS OF THE
BUSES SHALL BE WATER TESTED AND ANY LEAKS FOUND SHALL BE
REPAIRED IN A WORKMANLIKE MANNER.
(C) MFR SHALL NOT ATTACH ANY DEALER IDENTIFICATION, ADVERTISING,
OR SIMILAR MATERIAL TO THE VEHICLE. MFR SHALL SERVICE AND
ADJUST VEHICLES FOR OPERATION TO INCLUDE, AS A MINIMUM, THE
FOLLOWING;
(D) FOCUSING OF LIGHTS
(E) TUNING OF ENGINE
(F) ADJUSTMENT OF ACCESSORIES
(G) CHECKING OF ELECTRICAL BRAKING AND SUSPENSION SYSTEMS
(H) CHARGING OF BATTERY
(I) INFLATION OF TIRES
(J) BALANCING OF ALL WHEELS
(K) COMPLETE LUBRICATION OF ENGINE, CHASSIS AND OPERATING MECHAN-
ISMS WITH RECOMMENDED GRADES OF LUBRICANTS FOR THE AMBIENT
TEMPERATURE AT THE POINT OF DELIVERY
(L) SERVICING OF COOLING SYSTEM WITH PERMANENT TYPE ANTIFREEZE AND
SUMMER COOLANT FOR -20 DEGREE F
(M) SERVICING WINDSHIELD WASHER WITH WATER AND APPROPRIATE
ADDITIVES

SECTION 60 - ALTOONA TEST RESULTS: CERTIFICATION FOR THE INTERIM BUS
TESTING PROGRAM (49 CFR PART 665), AN EXECUTIVE SUMMARY COPY OF
THE 7 YEAR, 200,000 MILE TEST REPORT ON THE BUS MODEL MUST BE
PROVIDED BY THE BUS TESTING FACILITY IN ALTOONA, PA. AFTER AWARD
RECOMMENDATION BUT PRIOR TO DELIVERY.

SECTION 61 - INSPECTION
(A) RECEIVING AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO INSPECT ALL MATERIAL
AND WORKMANSHIP AT ALL TIMES DURING THE PROGRESS OF THE WORK.
(B) FINAL INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE VEHICLES COVERED BY
THESE SPECIFICATIONS SHALL BE MADE BY RECEIVING AGENCY.

SECTION 62 - REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS (REQUIRED ON OR BEFORE DELIVERY)
(A) FMVSS INCLUDING; 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 111,
112, 113, 116, 119, 120, 124, 127, 205, 207, 208, 209, 210,
212, 217, 219, 220, 221, 301, AND 302.
(B) CERTIFICATION THAT BODY MODIFIER MEETS ALL CHASSIS BUILDERS
QUALITY VEHICLE MODIFIER STANDARDS FOR THE CHASSIS BID.
(C) CERTIFICATION THAT BODY MFR/MODIFIER MEETS ISO 9001:2000.

SECTION 63 - CIVIL RIGHTS AND MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISES: SUCCESS-
FUL BIDDER SHALL COMPLY WITH THE REGULATIONS OF U.S. DEPT
OF TRANSPORTATION RELATIVE TO NON-DISCRIMINATION IN
FEDERALLY-ASSITED PROGRAMS OF THE D.O.T (TITLE 49, CODE
OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, PARTS 21) WHICH WILL BE INCORP-
ORATED BY REFERENCE AND MADE A PART OF ALL CONTRACTS.

SECTION 64 - INTERPRETATION: NO ORAL INTERPRETATION WILL BE MADE TO
ANY BIDDER AS TO THE MEANING OF THE SPECIFICATIONS.

SECTION 65 - WARRANTY (MINIMUMS)
(A) CHASSIS: 36,000 MILES OR 36 MONTHS INCLUDING ALL PARTS & LABOR
(B) BODY & ROLL CAGE: 75,000 MILES OR 60 MONTHS INCLUDING ALL
PARTS & LABOR.
(C) WHEELCHAIR LIFT: 12,000 MILES OR 24 MONTHS INLCUDING ALL PARTS
AND LABOR.
(D) ALL OTHER ITEMS: 25,000 MILES OR 12 MONTHS INCLUDING ALL PARTS
AND LABOR.

SECTION 66 - TRAINING: SUCCESSFUL BIDDER SHALL PROVIDE REGULARLY
SCHEDULED TRAINING CLASSES FOR EACH CUSTOMER'S MAINTE-
NANCE PERSONNEL WITHIN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE FOR A
MINIMUM OF 20 HOURS PER YEAR AT NO CHARGE TO THE
CUSTOMER.

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* SPECIFICATIONS FOR FTA BUS *
* 13 AMBULATORY PASSENGERS *
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NOTE: ALL SPECIFICATIONS SHALL BE CONSIDERED MINIMUM UNLESS STATED
OTHERWISE

****************** PART 1 - CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS ******************

SECTION 1 - GENERAL DIMENSIONS
(A) CAPACITY: > DRIVER
> 13 AMBULATORY PASSENGERS
(B) LENGTH: NO SHORTER THAN 20' AND NO LONGER THAN 21'
(C) INTERIOR WIDTH: NO LESS THAN 80" AND NO MORE THAN 84"
(D) INTERIOR HEIGHT: 75"
(E) WHEELBASE: 138"
(F) TOP OF FIRST STEP HEIGHT FROM GROUND: 11" MAXIMUM
(G) GVWR: 10,500 LBS
(H) REAR AXLE WIDTH: 92.2" MINIMUM

SECTION 2 - ENGINE & ASSOCIATED ITEMS
(A) ENGINE: 8 CYLINDER, GAS, 5.3 LITER
(B) ENGINE COMPARTMENT: SHALL BE INSULATED FROM THE PASSENGER
COMPARTMENT TO MINIMIZE NOISE LEVEL AND HEAT.
(C) ENGINE SHALL BE FURNISHED WITH A LARGE CAPACITY FULL FLOW OIL
FILTER AND ENGINE OIL COOLER

SECTION 3 - COOLING SYSTEM
(A) RADIATOR: HEAVY DUTY, SHALL BE HIGHEST CAPACITY AVAILABLE
FROM MFR.
(B) COOLANT RECOVERY SYSTEM: REQUIRED TO RETURN EXPELLED COOLANT
TO THE SYSTEM.
(C) PROTECTION: VEHICLE SHALL HAVE PERMANENT ETHYLENE GLYCOL
ANTIFREEZE PROVIDING PROTECTION FOR AMBIENT TEMPERATURES FROM
-20 F TO +100 F WHILE VEHICLES ARE USED FOR PROLONGED TRANSIT
PURPOSES.

SECTION 4 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
(A) SYSTEM VOLTAGE: 12V
(B) ALTERNATOR: 145 AMPS WITH A 14 VOLT REGULATOR AND ALL OTHER
COMPONENTS SHALL BE SELECTED AND INTEGRATED TO FUNCTION IN AN
ENVIRONMENT CHARACTERIZED BY LOW ENGINE (ALTERNATOR) SPEEDS
AND HIGH AMPERAGE DEMANDS.
(C) HORN: DUAL, HEAVY DUTY, 12V, PROTECTED FROM THE WHEEL WASH.
(D) BATTERIES: DUAL, 1275 CCA, LEAD ACID PREMIUM CONSTRUCTION,
MAINTENANCE FREE.

SECTION 5 - FUEL SYSTEM
(A) FUEL TANK CAPACITY: 33 GALLONS
(B) SYSTEM DESIGN: DESIGN SHALL NOT PERMIT FUMES FROM ENTERING
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
(C) FUEL SYSTEM SHALL MEET ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL SAFETY STANDARDS

SECTION 6 - STEERING
(A) STEERING: HEAVY DUTY, POWER STEERING REQUIRED
(B) TILT-WHEEL: REQUIRED, CHASSIS MFR SUPPLIED

SECTION 7 - TRANSMISSION
(A) HEAVY DUTY, AUTOMATIC, 4 SPEED WITH OVERDRIVE
(B) AUXILIARY TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER: REQUIRED
(C) BACK UP ALARM: REQUIRED, SHALL BE ACTIVATED WHEN THE TRANS-
MISSION IS IN REVERSE

SECTION 8 - BRAKES
(A) HYDRAULIC, SELF-ADJUSTING BRAKES WITH FRONT AND REAR DISC
(B) 4-WHEEL ABS REQUIRED

SECTION 9 - TIRES & WHEELS
(A) WHEELS: HEAVIEST DUTY AVAILABLE, VENTILATED, PRESSED STEEL,
16" X 6", WHITE, INTERCHANGEABLE, TO MEET GVWR.
(B) SPARE WHEEL & TIRE: REQUIRED
(C) TIRE: LT225/75 R 16E
(D) ALL TIRES SHALL BE MOUNTED ON WHEELS

SECTION 10 - SUSPENSION
(A) FRONT AXLE: 3,700 LBS CAPACITY
(B) REAR AXLE: 7,500 LBS CAPACITY
(C) FRONT SPRINGS: 3,700 LBS
(D) REAR SPRINGS: 6084 LBS (COMBINED RATING AT GROUND)

SECTION 11 - REAR AXLE RATIO: RATION IS TO BE SUCH THAT THE VEHICLE
SHALL BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING A SPEED OF 65 MPH FOR A
PROLONGED PERIOD OF TIME AT NORMAL ENGINE RPM.

SECTION 12 - REQUIRED INSTRUMENTS & CONTROLS
(A) AMMETER OR VOLTMETER
(B) SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER
(C) OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
(D) WATER TEMPERATURE GAUGE
(E) TURN SIGNAL LEVER ON COLUMN
(F) EMERGENCY FLASHER CONTROL ON COLUMN
(G) TURN SIGNAL AND FLASHER INDICATOR LIGHTS
(H) FUEL GAUGE
(I) HEADLIGHT HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
(J) SUN VISOR THAT CAN BE POSITIONED AT THE WINDSHIELD OR TO THE
LEFT OF THE DRIVER
(K) 2-SPEED INTERMITTENT WINDSHIELD WIPERS
(L) CLEARANCE LIGHTS, CONTROLLED BY HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
(M) SWITCHES AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLS FOR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
HEATER
(N) PASSENGER COMPARTMENT COURTESY LIGHTS AND STEPWELL LIGHTS.
(O) AM/FM PUSH BUTTON STEREO RADIO
(P) CHASSIS MFR EQUIPPED CRUISE CONTROL
(Q) ALL GAUGES SHALL BE CLEARLY VISIBLE TO THE DRIVER FROM A
SEATED POSITION. ALL SWITCHES SHALL BE WITHIN REACH OF THE
SEATED DRIVER AND ALLOW HIM/HER TO CONTINUE SAFE OPERATION OF
THE VEHICLE WHILE ENGAGING OR DISENGAGING SWITCHES.

SECTION 13 - EXHAUST SYSTEM
(A) EXHAUST SYSTEM SHALL BE THE MFR'S HEAVIEST DUTY SYSTEM
AVAILABLE FOR THE ENGINE FURNISHED. SYSTEM SHALL BE CORROSION
RESISTANT AND SHALL BE SECURELY FASTENED AND ROUTED TO
PROTECT COMPONENTS FROM HAZARDS.
(B) EXHAUST MUST EXIT THE LEFT SIDE OF BUS BEHIND THE REAR WHEELS.
(C) SYSTEM SHALL CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR
CARRIER SAFETY REGULATIONS.

SECTION 14 - FLOOR DECK
(A) FLOOR CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE 5/8" FIBERGLASS REINFORCED PLYWOOD
WITH SEALED, HEAVY FLOOR COVERING.
(B) FLOOR SHALL BE INSTALLED ON TOP OF THE STEEL SUB FRAME AND
AND ADHESIVE SHALL BE APPLIED BETWEEN THE PLYWOOD AND ALL
STEEL FLOOR FRAMING MEMBERS. FLOOR SHALL BE FASTENED WITH
GRADE 5 FLOOR BOLTS WITH A MINIMUM OF SIX BOLTS PER CROSS
MEMBER.
(C) FLOOR TRACK AND WHEEL WELLS SHALL BE SEALED WITH AN ADHESIVE
TO PREVENT LEAKS.

SECTION 15 - WINDOWS
(A) ALL WINDOWS MUST MEET FMVSS 205 & 217
(B) DRIVER'S WINDOW SHALL BE PART OF THE CHASSIS OEM
(C) CURBSIDE TRANSITION WINDOW SHALL BE LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE
ENTRY DOOR. WINDOW SIZE SHALL BE 40" HIGH X 13-1/2" AT WIDEST
POINT AND 12" AT THE BOTTOM. TOP 1/3 OF WINDOW SHALL BE
ANGLED TO FIT CONTOUR OF THE CAB. TOTAL SQUARE INCHES OF
VIEWING ARE SHALL BE 400. WINDOW GLASS SHALL BE TEMPERED
SAFETY GLASS WITH A RATING OF AS-2 AND A 31% TINT.
(D) PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS - NON-EGRESS: WINDOW SIZE IS TO BE
36" HIGH X 24" WIDE. IT SHALL BE A SINGLE OR DOUBLE "T-SLIDER"
VENTILATION TYPE WHICH IS DESIGNED FOR THE TOP 7" TO OPEN BY
SLIDING EITHER THE FRONT OR REAR 6" SECTION TOWARD THE
CENTER. THE WINDOW WILL BE MAINTAINED IN THE CLOSED POSITION
BY MECHANICAL LATCHES. TOTAL SQUARE INCHES OF VIEWING AREA
SHALL BE 864. GLASS SHALL BE TEMPERED SAFETY GLASS WITH A
RATING OF AS-3 AND 31% TINT.
(E) PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS - EGRESS: THERE SHALL BE 2 PUSH-OUT
WINDOWS, 1 ON EACH SIDE. THEY SHALL BE IDENTICAL TO THE NON-
EGRESS IN CONSTRUCTION, BUT SHALL BE DESIGNED TO BE OPENED IN
AN EMERGENCY SITUATION BY RELEASING 2 CLEARLY MARKED RED
RELEASE LATCHES LOCATED ON EACH SIDE OF THE WINDOW. THERE WILL
WILL BE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LOCATED AT AND ON EACH EGRESS
WINDOW.
(F) REAR EGRESS DOOR: SHALL BE A REAR EMERGENCY EGRESS DOOR WITH
UPPER WINDOW.

SECTION 16 - WINDOW SEALS: WINDOWS SHALL BE SEALED BETWEEN THE BODY
AND WINDOW FRAME WITH 1/2" RIBBED RECTANGLE CLOSED CELL
RUBBER SEAL.

SECTION 17 - DOORS
(A) DRIVER'S DOOR: DRIVER'S DOOR SHALL BE CHASSIS MFR'S STANDARD
WITH KEYED LOCK AND MANUAL WINDOW.
(B) PASSENGER ENTRY DOOR: ENTRY DOOR PORTAL FRAME SHALL BE 1-1/2"
X 1-1/2" 14-GAUGE TUBULAR FRAME THAT IS WELDED AT THE BUS SUB
FRAME AND THE CHASSIS CAB FLOOR. FRAME SHALL BE FASTENED WITH
MECHANICAL FASTENERS AT THE CURBSIDE "A" PILLAR. THE PURPOSE
OF THIS FRAME IS TO SUPPORT THE ENTRY DOORFRAME.
(C) ENTRY DOOR STEP WELL FRAME: STEP WELL FRAME SHALL CONSIST OF
14-GAUGE GALVANEAL STEEL FORMED TO CREATE A PERIMETER FRAME,
STEP WELL, AND THE FINISHED OPENING FOR THE DOUBLE-OUT ENTRY
DOORS. STEP WELL SHALL BE A 3-STEP ENTRY. FRAME SHALL BE
POWDER COATED BLACK OR TREATED WITH A CORROSION INHIBITOR.
(D) ENTRY DOOR:
I. ENTRY DOOR MUST BE A MANUALLY OPERATED DOUBLE DOOR DESIGN
WITH A CLEAR OPENING OF 28" WIDE X 75" HIGH.
II. OUTER SKIN OF THE DOOR SHALL BE 3/16" TEMPERED SAFETY GLASS
RATED AS-2. A BUTYL TAPE SEAL SHALL BE PLACED BETWEEN THE
GLASS AND THE STEEL FRAM TO CREATE A WEATHER TIGHT SEAL.
(E) THE OUTER EDGE SHALL BE TRIMMED WITH ALUMINUM "L" MOLDING
WHICH SHALL BE MECHANICALLY FASTENED.
(F) DOOR ASSEMBLY SHALL BE INSTALLED IN THE ENTRY DOOR FRAME BY
THE FOLLOWING METHOD;
I. THERE SHALL BE 2 STEEL PINS PER LEAF, ONE LOCATED AT THE
TOP (3/4") AND ONE AT THE BOTTOM (1/2") WHICH CREATE THE
PIVOT POINTS THAT ALLOW THE DOORS TO OPEN. THE BOTTOM PIN
SHALL BE INSERTED INTO A BUSHING LOCATED INSIDE THE BOTTOM
OF THE TUBE FRAME AND THEN BOLTED INTO PLACE. THE STEP WELL
FRAME SHALL HAVE A GREASE FITTING SO THIS PIN CAN BE LUBRI-
CATED. THE TOP PIN SHALL BE FITTED INTO A SEALED, SELF-
ALIGNING ROLLER BEARING THAT IS LOCATED IN THE DOOR HEADER.
A SELF-ALIGNING CONTROL ROD WITH A SAFETY SPRING SHALL
CONTROL THE OPENING AND CLOSING.

******************** PART 3 EXTERIOR FEATURES ************************

SECTION 18 - FRONT BUMPER: CHASSIS MFR STANDARD

SECTION 19 - REAR BUMPER:
(A) BUMPER SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF 14-GAUGE 2" BY 6" STEEL TUBE,
WRAP AROUND CHANNEL, 10-GAUGE FORMED BUMPER.
(B) BUMPER SHALL BE ATTACHED TO CHASSIS FRAME.
(C) BUMPER COLOR SHALL BE BLACK OR WHITE.

SECTION 20 - EXTERIOR MIRRORS
(A) 2 EA.
(B) LUCERIX BRAND OR EQUAL
(C) DRIVER'S SIDE MOUNTING BRACKET SHALL BE WING MOUNT TYPE
(D) CO-PILOT SIDE MOUNTING BRACKET SHALL BE FENDER MOUNT QUAD
DESIGN OR FRONT QUARTER PANEL MOUNTED.
(E) MIRRORS AND MOUNTING BRACKETS SHALL HAVE A BLACK FINISH WITH A
2-IN-1 MIRROR HEAD.
(F) UPPER FLAT GLASS SHALL MEASURE 6-3/4" WIDE X 9-3/4" HIGH
(G) LOWER CONVEX MIRROR SHALL MEASURE 6" WIDE BY 3-1/2" HIGH

SECTION 21 - MUD FLAPS: THERE SHALL 2 MUD FLAPS BEHIND THE REAR
WHEELS. MUD FLAPS SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF 1/4" BLACK
THERMOSET PLASTIC AND SHALL BE FASTENED TO A STEEL
SUPPORT THAT IS A PART OF THE STEEL SUB FRAME.

SECTION 22 - FUEL FILL: A FIBERGLASS FUEL FILL SHALL BE RECESSED INTO
THE BODY ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE SO THE CHASSIS FUEL FILL
PIPE AND FUEL CAP DOES NOT PROTRUDE BEYOND THE BODY SIDES

SECTION 23 - DRIVE SHAFT GUARDS: A DRIVE SHAFT GUARD SHALL BE
INSTALLED ON EACH SECTION OF THE DRIVE SHAFT. THESE
GUARDS SHALL BE 1/4" X 2" FLAT STEEL AND SHALL BE WELDED
TO THE CHASSIS STEEL SUB FRAME.

SECTION 24 - HEAT SHIELD: A HEAT SHIELD SHALL BE INSTALLED OVER THE
EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLER. SHIELD SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED
FROM .040 ALUMINUM AND FASTENED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE SUB
FRAME CROSS MEMBERS WITH MECHANICAL FASTNERS.

SECTION 25 - UNDERCOATING: THE ENTIRE UNDERSIDE OF THE BUS SHALL BE
UNDERCOATED WITH Z-TECH (ZPG20060B) OR EQUAL EXCEPT THE
AREAS DIRECTLY ABOVE THE CHASSIS EXHAUST PIPE, MUFFLER,
AND TAILPIPE. (12" FROM EXHAUST PIPE AND 2" FROM FUEL
TANK) THE UNDERCOATING SHALL MEET ALL MIL SPECS C-62218A

SECTION 26 - SKIRTS, FENDER FLARES, TRANSITION PANEL, ANTI RIDE, AND
EXTERIOR FINISH
(A) SIDE SKIRTS SHALL BE .024 PRE-PAINTED GALVANIZED STEEL FORMED
WITH A 90-DEGREE BREAK ON THE LOWER EDGE PROVIDING A MOUNTING
POINT FOR THE SKIRT BRACKETS.
(B) FENDER FLARES AND TRANSITION PANEL SHALL BE FIBERGLASS COMPON-
ENTS AND SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED WITH A GELCOATED SURFACE OF 15
MIL THICKNESS. A LAYER OF RESIN AND FIBERGLASS SHALL BE SKIN
COATED AT A THICKNESS OF 110 MILS. THE FIBERGLASS CONTENT OF
THIS LAYER WILL BE 31%. A TPO THERMOPLASTIC MOLDED FENDER
FLAIR OR RUBBER FENDER FLAIR OF THE SAME THICKNESS MAY BE USED
(D) EXTERIOR FINISH SHALL BE BRIGHT WHITE MATCHING OEM CHASSIS
WHITE. EXTERIOR STRIPING DESIGN MUST BE ADDED TO MAKE THE BUS
MATCH THE DESIGN ON THE EXISTING FLEET.
(D) ANTI RIDE SHALL BE FABRICATED FROM 14-GAUGE STEEL, POWDER
COATED BLACK, AND MACHANICALLY FASTENED TO THE REAR BUMPER.

********************** PART 4 - INTERIOR FEATURES ******************

SECTION 27 - CAB LINER - MFR'S STANDARD. MUST MATCH THE REMAINDER OF
INTERIOR WITH RESPECT TO FRAMEWORK, COLORS, AND MATERIALS
USED.

SECTION 28 - HEADLINER
(A) HEADLINER SHALL BE MADE OF 3.6 MM UNDERLAYMENT WITH A VINYL
FACE LAMINATED TO THE SUBSTRATE OR PLASTIC REINFORCED FIBER-
GLASS. IT SHALL BE INSERTED INTO AN EXTRUDED TRACK SYSTEM
SECURED TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE CEILING AND MECHANICALLY
FASTENED.
(B) 3/8" PLYWOOD WRAPPED IN VINYL WILL BE USED AT THE ROOF TO
SIDEWALL INTERSECTION POINT TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO A/C HOSES AS
WELL AS WIRING WITHIN THE ROOF ENVELOPE.
(C) PANEL SHALL BE SECURELY FASTENED IN INTO PLACE BY WAY OF
EXTRUDED ALUMINUM "SNAP" CHANNELS SECURED INTO PLACE WITH
MECHANICAL FASTENERS.

SECTION 29 - HOSE DRAIN: REAR A/C DRAIN HOSES SHALL BE ROUTED
BETWEEN THE REAR WALL AND THE REAR CAP FACIA OR SURFACE
MOUNTED AND COVERED WITH A DECORATIVE PANEL.

SECTION 30 - BODY SEAM TRIM: AFTER ALL THE ABOVE COMPONENTS ARE
INSTALLED, AN ALUMINUM TRIM, SECURED BY MECHANICAL FASTENERS,
AND PLACED OVER THE BODY SEAMS. TRIM SHALL BE COVERED WITH A
VINYL INSERT.

SECTION 31 - FINISHED FLOOR
(A) SHALL BE ALTRO META DARK GREY TMM22421 OR EQUAL WITH A
THICKNESS OF 2.2MM.
(B) THE WHOLE FLOOR SHALL BE A UNIFORM THICKNESS THROUGHOUT THE
VEHICLE, ELIMINATING THE NEED FOR RIBBED SURFACES, WHILE
EXCEEDING THE ADA MINIMUM SLIP RESISTANCE STANDARD RATING OF
.06 STATIC COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION UNDER DRY OR WET
CONDITIONS. COVING MATERIAL IS TO BE INSTALLED TO SUPPORT
FLOOR WHEN ROLLING FLOOR COVERING UP THE SIDEWALL OF VEHICLE
TO THE SEAT TRACK.
(C) SEAMS SHALL BE HEAT WELDED TO PROVIDE A PERMANENT WATERPROOF
SEAL AGAINST WATER PENETRATION LEADING TO PREMATURE SUB-FLOOR
FAILURE OR CURLING LEADING TO POSSIBLE TRIPPING HAZARDS.

SECTION 32 - ROTOCAST OR MFR'S STANDARD TRIM PANELS
(A) A ROTOCAST OR MFR'S STANDARD TRIM PANEL SHALL BE INSTALLED
AT THE FLOOR TO SIDEWALL SEAM. OVER THE WHEEL WELLS THERE
SHALL BE A MOLDED PIECE OF THE SAME MATERIAL WHICH SHALL
FOLLOW THE WHEEL WELL CONTOUR
(B) THE "B" PILLAR AND CURBSIDE TRANSITION WINDOW SHALL ALSO
UTILIZE A ROTOCAST OR MFR'S STANDARD PANEL TO COVER THE
UNFINISHED AREAS OF THE OEM CHASSIS.

SECTION 33 - ENTRY DOOR TRIM: AREAS SURROUNDING THE ENTRY DOOR FRAME
SHALL BE TRIMMED WITH PADDED VINYL WHICH MATCHES THE INTERIOR
INTERIOR COLOR SCHEME.

SECTION 34 - STANCHIONS, MODESTY PANELS, & ASSIST HANDRAILS
(A) THERE SHALL BE 2 EA. 1-1/4" O.D. STAINLESS STEEL STANCHION
POLES CONSTRUCTED IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER.
(B) BEHIND THE DRIVER'S SEAT, A VERTICAL STANCHION WILL RUN FROM
FLOOR TO CEILING CONNECTING WITH A HORIZONTAL STANCHION
STANCHION SECURED TO THE WALL. ALL FITTINGS AND FASTENERS
ALL FITTINGS AND FASTENERS SHALL BE STAINLESS STEEL. FASTENERS
SHALL BE CLAD TYPE WITH NO EXPOSED THREADS.
(C) BEHIND THE ENTRY DOOR, A VERTICAL STANCHION SHALL RUN FROM
FLOOR TO CEILING WITH A HORIZONTAL STANCHION SECURED TO THE
WALL. IN ADDITION, A MODESTY PANEL SHALL BE ATTACHED TO THIS
ASSEMBLY. ALL FITTINGS AND FASTENERS SHALL BE STAINLESS STEEL.
FASTENERS SHALL BE CLAD TYPE WITH NO EXPOSED THREADS. THE
MODESTY PANEL SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A 3/4" SUBSTRATE AND
COVERED WITH A GRAY OR WHITE LAMINATE FINISH OR VINYL PADDING.
IT SHALL BE RECTANGULAR AND SHALL BE COVERED HAVE A COLOR-
CORDINATED PLASTIC EDGE AROUND THE ENTIRE PERIMETER.
(D) AN ENTRY ASSIST HAND RAIL CONSTRUCTED FROM THE SAME MATERIALS
SHALL BE ATTACHED TO THE ENTRY DOOR VERTICAL STANCHION FOR
SAFETY AND TO ASSIST ENTERING AND EXITING THE BUS.
(E) AN OVERHEAD GRAB RAIL SHALL BE MOUNTED TO ALLOW PASSENGERS TO
MOVE THROUGHOUT THE BUS WHILE MAINTAINING A HAND HOLD.

SECTION 35 - INTERIOR MIRROR
(A) A 2-1/2" X 9" FULLY ADJUSTABLE MIRROR LOCATED IN THE TOP
CENTER PORTION OF THE WINDSHIELD AND SHALL BE PROVIDED BY THE
CHASSIS MFR.
(B) IN ADDITION TO (A) ABOVE, A 6" X 9" CONVEX MIRROR WITH A FULL
RANGE ADJUSTMENT SHALL BE LOCATED ABOVE THE DRIVER'S AREA, ON
THE INTERIOR FRONT CAB LINER FOR VIEWING THE PASSENGER AREA.

SECTION 36 - WALL TRACK
(A) A UNISTRUT TYPE CHANNEL SHALL BE WELDED OR MONOBOLTED EVERY 8"
TO A 1" X 2" 16-GAUGE STEEL TUBE THAT IS PART OF THE INTERIOR
SIDE WALL STRUCTURE.
(B) SEAT FRAMES SHALL BE BOLTED TO THE SEAT CHANNEL WITH 2 EA.
7/16" GRADE 8 BOLTS, THREADED INTO TWO 1-1/4" X 7/16" CHANNEL
NUTS.
(C) INSTALLATION MUST MEET FMVSS 207 & 210 REQUIREMENTS.

SECTION 37 - DRIVER'S SEAT: DRIVER SEAT PEDESTAL SHALL BE MOUNTED IN
THE HOLES PROVIDED BY THE OEM CHASSIS MFR. SEAT IS TO BE A
HIGH BACK RECLINER WITH A RIGHT HAND ARM REST. SEAT SHALL MEET
FMVSS 207 & 210 REQUIREMENTS.

************************ PART 5 - ELECTRICAL ***********************

SECTION 38 - WIRING
(A) ALL WIRING ADDED BY THE FINAL STAGE MFR MUST MEET ONE OF THE
FOLLOWING STANDARDS.
I. SAE SPECIFICATION J1128-SXL HIGH TEMPERATURE WIRE (8 TO
14-GAUGE)
II. SAE SPECIFICATION J1128-GXL HIGH TEMPERATURE WIRE (8 TO
14-GAUGE)
III. SAE SPECIFICATION J1128-SGX HIGH TEMPERATURE WIRE (BATTERY
CABLE)
IV. IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE SPECIFICATIONS, ALL WIRING SHALL
BE COLOR-CODED, NUMBER AND FUNCTION DESIGNATED EVERY 12" TO
ENABLE INDENTIFICATION AND CIRCUIT TRACE ABILITY.

SECTION 39 - INSTALLATION & SECUREMENT
(A) ALL WIRING UNDER THE BODY OR HOOD SHALL BE PROTECTED BY A HIGH
TEMPERATURE (125 DEGREE) NYLON CONVOLUTED TUBING AND SHALL BE
HIGH TEMPERATURE HEAVY GAUGE WIRE TIES OR INSULATED RUBBER
COATED "P" CLAMPS.
(B) ALL WIRING SHALL BE ROUTED NO CLOSER THAN 3/4" FROM ANY SHARP
EDGE OR A MINIMUM OF 4" AWAY FROM ANY HEAT SOURCE.
(C) NO WIRING SHALL BE ROUTED THRU THE WHEEL WELL UNLESS PROTECTED
BY A METAL SHIELD AND CONVOLUTED TUBING.
(D) A MINIMUM OF 1-1/2" CLEARANCE SHALL BE MAINTAINED BETWEEN ANY
WIRING AND THE ENGINE TO COMPENSATE FOR ENGINE ROLL.
(E) NO WIRING SHALL BE SECURED TO BRAKE OR FUEL LINES.

SECTION 40 - CONNECTORS
(A) ALL WIRING SHALL BE CONNECTED IN THE UNDER-BODY OR UNDER-HOOD
AREAS BY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CONNECTORS OR METHODS.
I. SEALABLE INSULATED EYELET.
II. SEALABLE INSULATED BUTT CONNECTOR.
III. SEALABLE INSULATED QUICK DISCONNECT.
IV. SEALABLE INSULATED RING CONNECTOR.
V. WHERE IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO INSTALL A SEALABLE INSULATED
ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR, THE INSULATED CONNECTOR SHALL BE
PROTECTED BY HEAT SHRINK TUBING WITH A SEALABLE GLUE INSIDE
(B) REMAINING WIRE LOCATED INSIDE THE BUS SHALL BE CONNECTED BY
ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CONNECTORS;
I. STANDARD INSULATED EYELET.
II. STANDARD INSULATED BUTT CONNECTOR.
III. STANDARD INSULATED QUICK DISCONNECT.
IV. STANDARD INSULATED RING CONNECTOR.

SECTION 41 - GAUGE OF WIRE: ALL WIRING SHALL BE SIZED TO CARRY THE
LOAD FOR LENGTH OF BUS.

************************ PART 6 - LIGHTING *************************

SECTION 42 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
(A) LIGHTS IN THIS SECTION SHALL BE INSTALLED MEETING MEETING
FMVSS 108 REQUIREMENTS. (LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND/OR
ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT)
(B) IDENTIFICATION LAMPS
I. 3 AMBER RECTANGULAR LIGHTS CENTERED AND RECESSED OR SURFACE
MOUNTED IN ARMORED PROTECTORS IN THE FRONT CAP.
II. 3 RED RECTANGULAR LIGHTS CENTERED AND RECESSED OR SURFACE
MOUNTED IN ARMORED PROTECTORS IN THE REAR CAP.
(C) CLEARANCE LAMPS
I. 2 AMBER RECTANGULAR LIGHTS LOCATED AND RECESSED OR SURFACE
MOUNTED IN ARMORED PROTECTORS AT EACH EDGE OF FRONT CAP.
II. 2 RED RECTANGULAR LIGHTS LOCATED AND RECESSED OR SURFACE
MOUNTED IN ARMORED PROTECTORS AT EACH OUTER EDGE OF THE
REAR CAP.
(D) SIDE MARKER LIGHTS
I. 2 RED RECTANGULAR LIGHTS LOCATED ONE ON EACH SIDE OF THE
SIDE WALL JUST IN FRONT OF THE REAR CAP IN LINE WITH THE
REAR CLEARANCE LIGHTS.
(E) STOP/TAIL LAMPS, TURN SIGNAL LAMPS, AND BACKUP LAMPS.
(F) THERE MUST BE A CENTER, HIGH MOUNTED BRAKE LIGHT.
(G) THERE SHALL BE 3 EA. 4" ROUND LIGHT ASSEMBLIES LOCATED AND
RECESSED IN EACH SIDE OF THE REAR CAP.
(H) REAR LICENSE PLATE BRACKET WITH LIGHING SHALL BE PROVIDED TO
MEET FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATIONS.
(I) HEADLIGHTS, CHASSIS FRONT TURN LIGHTS, AND HAZARD FLASHERS
SHALL BE PROVIDED BY CHASSIS MFR. CHASSIS SYSTEM SHALL BE TIED
INTO THE BUS SYSTEM BY THE FINAL STAGE MFR/MODIFIER.

SECTION 43 - INTERIOR LIGHTING
(A) DRIVER'S COURTESY LIGHTS: DRIVER'S COURTESY LIGHT SHALL BE
INSTALLED JUST ABOVE THE DRIVER'S LEFT SHOULDER. OPENING THE
DRIVER'S DOOR OR TURNING THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE ACTIVATES THE LIGHT.
(B) STEP WELL ENTRY LIGHTS: 2 EA. 2" FLUSH MOUNT LIGHTS OR
SURFACE MOUNT LIGHTS NOT EXTENDING ABOVE THE SURFACE MORE
THAN 3/4" SHALL BE INSTALLED, ONE ON EACH SIDE OF THE STEP
WELL AND WILL BE ACTIVATED WHEN THE DOUBLE-OUT ENTRY DOORS ARE
OPENED.
(C) OVERHEAD COURTESY LIGHTS: 4 OVERHEAD COURTESY LIGHTS SHALL BE
INSTALLED IN THE CEILING OF THE BUS TO PROVIDE LIGHTING FOR
SAFE PASSENGER MOVEMENT. TURNING ON THE SWITCH IN THE DRIVER'S
CONSOLE OR OPENING THE DOUBLE-OUT ENTRY DOOR SHALL ACTIVATE
THE LIGHTING.
(D) DASH INSTRUMENTATION LIGHTING SHALL BE PROVIDED BY THE CHASSIS
MFR AND SHALL BE ACTIVATED BY THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH.

******************** PART 7 - DRIVER'S CONTROL PANEL **************

SECTION 44 - MASTER DISTRIBUTION PANEL
(A) A MASTER DISTRIBUTION PANEL SHALL BE INSTALLED IN AN ALUMINUM
CABINET LOCATED BY THE FRONT ENTRY DOOR OR IN DRIVER AREA.
(B) MASTER DISTRIBUTION PANEL SHALL SUPPLY ALL POWER TO THE BUS
EXCEPT THOSE FUNCTIONS RELATED TO THE OEM CHASSIS.
(C) A #2 CABLE CONNECTED TO A SOLENOID LOCATED UNDER THE HOOD
SHALL POWER THIS PANEL.
(D) THESE CIRCUITS SHALL BE PROTECTED BY AUTOMATIC CIRCUIT
BREAKERS.
(E) THE SOLENOID SHALL BE ACTIVATED WHEN THE INGINITION IS TURNED
ON.
(F) IN ADDITION TO THE POWER SUPPLIED BY THE IGNITION HOT SOLENOID
CIRCUIT, THERE SHALL BE 2 CIRCUITS IN THE PANEL THAT ARE
BATTERY HOT AND PROTECTED BY IN-LINE FUSES. THESE CIRCUITS
SHALL BE FOR THE RADIO AND ELECTRIC DOOR OPERATOR OPTIONS.

SECTION 45 - ELECTRONIC SWITCH PANEL CONTROL: A SWITCH PANEL SHALL BE
LOCATED WITHIN EASY ACCESS OF THE DRIVER TO CONTROL ALL THE
FUNCTIONS NECESSARY TO OPERATE THE BUS EXCEPT THE OEM CHASSIS
FUNCTIONS. ANY ELECTRICAL DEVICES REQUIRING A SWITCHE WILL BE
PROVIDED AS NEEDED.

SECTION 46 - WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
(A) 2 HEAVY-DUTY, ELECTRIC, SELF-PARKING, TWO-SPEED INTERMITTENT
WINDSHIELD WIPERS SHALL BE FURNISHED.
(B) WINDSHIELD WASHERS WITH AMPLE RESERVOIR SHALL BE LOCATED FOR
EASY INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, FILLING, AND REMOVAL.

SECTION 47 - HEATING AND DEFROSTING SYSTEMS
(A) HEATING SYSTEM SHALL CONSIST OF AT LEAST 2 UNITS, ONE FRONT
UNIT LOCATED IN THE DRIVER'S AREA, AND ONE UNIT LOCATED AS TO
UNIFORMLY HEAT THE BUS.
(B) FRONT UNIT SHALL HAVE ONE LARGE HEATER CORE AND HEAVY DUTY
BLOWER TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT HEATED AIR FOR DEFROSTING THE
WINDSHIELD AND BUS'S HEAT. THE BLOWER MOTOR SHALL BE CONTROL-
ED BY A 3-POSITION SWITCH ON THE DRIVER'S CONTROL PANEL.
(C) COMBUSTION TYPE HEATERS SHALL NOT BE PERMITTED.
(D) COMPLETED BUS SHALL HAVE SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF PERMANENT ALL-
WEATHER COOLANT TO PROTECT THE COOLING SYSTEM TO AS LOW AS
-20 DEGREE F TESTED AD NORMAL ENGINE TEMPERATURE.
(E) HEATER OUTPUT FOR THE PASSENGER AREA SHALL BE 65,000 B.T.U.

SECTION 48 - AIR CONDITIONING AND VENTILATION
(A) TOTAL AIR CONDITIONING OUTPUT SHALL BE 50,000 B.T.U. MINIMUM
AND SHALL CONSIST OF FRONT AND REAR EVAPORATORS.
(B) FRONT (OR DRIVER'S AREA SYSTEM) - SHALL BE CHASSIS MFR'S DASH
INSTALLED SYSTEM, 10,000 B.T.U. MINIMUM
(C) REAR SYSTEM;
(1) EVAPORATOR;
(A) CEILING MOUNTED NEAR REAR WALL
(B) 40,000 B.T.U. MINIMUM
(C) CONDENSATE DRAIN SYSTEM SHALL BE DESIGNED IN SUCH A
MANNER THAT THERE IS NO SPILLAGE OR LEAKING INTO THE
PASSENGER AREA AT ANY TIME INCLUDING TURNS OR STOPS
(2) CONDENSOR - SKIRT MOUNTED WITH 2 FANS
(3) ACCEPTABLE BRANDS - CARRIER A/C INDUSTRIES, TRANSAIR, ACC,
OR EQUAL.
(4) NOTE: ROOF TOP MOUNTED EQUIPMENT IS NOT ACCEPTABLE
(D) COMPRESSORS - DUAL, TIE-IN SYSTEM NOT ACCEPTABLE
(E) WARRANTIES;
(1) FRONT/DASH MOUNTED UNIT - MFR'S STANDARD
(2) REAR/CEILING MOUNTED UNIT - 24 MONTHS FROM DELIVERY DATE

SECTION 49 - SEATING ARRANGEMENT/FLOOR PLAN
(A) SEATING ARRANGEMENT/FLOOR PLAN OF BUS SHALL ACCOMMODATE 13
FORWARD FACING PASSENGERS.
(B) PASSENGER SEATS SHALL BE MID-BACK CONTOURED SEATS WITH
16-GAUGE TUBULAR STEEL FRAMES. STANDARD WIDTH SHOULD BE
BETWEEN 16-1/4" TO 18". BACK HEIGHT SHOULD BE 22" FROM TOP OF
SEAT CUSHION.
(C) VINYL SEAT COVERING SHALL BE REQUIRED.
(D) AISLE SEAT WILL HAVE A PADDED ARMREST THAT FLIPS UP FOR EASY
ACCESS.
(E) AISLE SEATS WILL HAVE ANTI-VANDAL GRAB HANDLES.
(F) ALL SEATING SHALL COMPLY WITH FMVSS 207 & 302.
(G) A RETRACTABLE SEAT BELT IS REQUIRED FOR EACH PASSENGER. ALL
SEAT BELTS SHALL BE STANDARD BUCKLE TYPE. SEAT BELTS AND
ANCHORAGES SHALL MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 209 & 210.
(H) DRIVER'S SEAT SHALL BE 4-WAY ADJUSTABLE. COLOR OR SEAT WILL
MATCH OTHER PASSENGER SEATS. A QUICK RELEASE-TYPE RETRACTABLE
COMBINATION PELVIC/UPPER TORSO SEAT BELT SHALL BE INSTALLED
FOR THE DRIVER.

SECTION 50 - EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT:
(A) EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT SHALL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING:
I. 1 EA. - 5 LBS FIRE EXTINGUISHER
II. 1 EA. - 21 UNIT FIRST AID KIT
III. 3 EA. - SAFETY TRIANGLE REFLECTORS
(B) ALL EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT SHALL BE MOUNTED IN AN AREA EASILY
ACCESSIBLE BY THE DRIVER AND WILL NOT INTERFERE WITH
PASSENGERS WHEN NOT IN USE.

SECTION 51 - STORAGE: THERE SHALL BE A DRIVER'S STORAGE COMPARTMENT
COMPARTMENT LOCATED OVER THE WINDSHIELD TO ALLOW FOR THE STORAGE
OF DRIVER'S MISCELLANEOUS MATERIAL.

SECTION 52 - REQUIRED MANUALS AND CATALOGUES UPON DELIVERY
(A) PARTS MANUAL
(B) WIRING SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
(C) OPERATORS MANUAL
(D) ANY OTHER MANUALS SUCH AS AIR CONDITIONING CHASSIS, BODY,
SEATS, ETC. THAT ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE MAIN PARTS AND
MAIN PARTS AND SERVICE MANUALS SHALL ARE REQUIRED.

SECTION 53 - MOTOR VEHICLE STANDARDS
(A) MFR/MODIFIER MUST CERTIFY THAT THE BUSES COMPLY WITH ALL U.S.
D.O.T. SAFETY STANDARDS FOR BUS APPLICALBE AS OF THE DATE OF
MFR AND COMPLIES WITH ALL I.C.C. REQUIREMENTS FOR MOTOR BUSES
OPERATED IN INTERSTATE COMMERCE.
(B) BUSES SHALL BE IN COMPLETE COMPLIANCE WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS
OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE AS TO LIGHTING EQUIP-
MENT AND ALL WARNING AND SAFETY DEVICES.
(C) MFR/MODIFIER SHALL CERTIFY THAT THE BUSES CONFORM TO THE AIR
POLLUTION CONTROL STANDARDS SET BY THE F.T.A. FOR MOTOR
VEHICLES TO BE USED ON PROJECTS BY F.T.A.
(D) BUSES MUST COMPLY WITH THE A.D.A. REQUIREMENTS THAT WENT INTO
EFFECT JANUARY 26, 1992.

SECTION 54 - TESTS & TESTING
(A) EACH COMPLETED VEHICLE AND ALL WORKING AND MOVING PARTS AND
OPERATING DEVICES SHALL BE THOROUGHLY TESTED AND PUT INTO
OPERATING CONDITION BY THE MFR/MODIFIER.
(B) ROOFS, WINDOWS, WINDSHIELDS, AND COMPARTMENT DOORS OF THE
BUSES SHALL BE WATER TESTED AND ANY LEAKS FOUND SHALL BE
REPAIRED IN A WORKMANLIKE MANNER.
(C) MFR SHALL NOT ATTACH ANY DEALER IDENTIFICATION, ADVERTISING,
OR SIMILAR MATERIAL TO THE VEHICLE. MFR SHALL SERVICE AND
ADJUST VEHICLES FOR OPERATION TO INCLUDE, AS A MINIMUM, THE
FOLLOWING;
(D) FOCUSING OF LIGHTS
(E) TUNING OF ENGINE
(F) ADJUSTMENT OF ACCESSORIES
(G) CHECKING OF ELECTRICAL BRAKING AND SUSPENSION SYSTEMS
(H) CHARGING OF BATTERY
(I) INFLATION OF TIRES
(J) BALANCING OF ALL WHEELS
(K) COMPLETE LUBRICATION OF ENGINE, CHASSIS AND OPERATING MECHAN-
ISMS WITH RECOMMENDED GRADES OF LUBRICANTS FOR THE AMBIENT
TEMPERATURE AT THE POINT OF DELIVERY
(L) SERVICING OF COOLING SYSTEM WITH PERMANENT TYPE ANTIFREEZE AND
SUMMER COOLANT FOR -20 DEGREE F
(M) SERVICING WINDSHIELD WASHER WITH WATER AND APPROPRIATE
ADDITIVES.

SECTION 55 - ALTOONA TEST RESULTS: CERTIFICATION FOR THE INTERIM BUS
TESTING PROGRAM (49 CFR PART 665), AN EXECUTIVE SUMMARY COPY OF
THE 7 YEAR, 200,000 MILE TEST REPORT ON THE BUS MODEL MUST BE
PROVIDED BY THE BUS TESTING FACILITY IN ALTOONA, PA. AFTER AWARD
RECOMMENDATION BUT PRIOR TO DELIVERY.

SECTION 56 - INSPECTION
(A) RECEIVING AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO INSPECT ALL MATERIAL
AND WORKMANSHIP AT ALL TIMES DURING THE PROGRESS OF THE WORK.
(B) FINAL INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE VEHICLES COVERED BY
THESE SPECIFICATIONS SHALL BE MADE BY RECEIVING AGENCY.

SECTION 57 - CIVIL RIGHTS AND MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISES: SUCCESS-
FUL BIDDER SHALL COMPLY WITH THE REGULATIONS OF U.S.D.O.T RELATIVE
TO NON-DISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS OF THE D.O.T
(TITLE 49, CODE OF TRANSPORTATION RELATIVE TO NON-DISCRIMINATION
IN FEDERALLY-ASSITED PROGRAMS OF THE D.O.T (TITLE 49, CODE OF
FEDERAL REGULATIONS, PARTS 21) WHICH WILL BE INCORPRATED BY
REFERENCE AND MADE A PART OF ALL CONTRACTS.

SECTION 58 - INTERPRETATION: NO ORAL INTERPRETATION WILL BE MADE TO
ANY BIDDER AS TO THE MEANING OF THE SPECIFICATIONS.

SECTION 59 - REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS (UPON OR PRIOR TO DELIVERY)
(A) FMVSS INCLUDING; 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 111,
112, 113, 116, 119, 120, 124, 127, 205, 207, 208, 209, 210,
212, 217, 219, 220, 221, AND 302.
(B) CERTIFICATION THAT BODY MODIFIER MEETS ALL CHASSIS BUILDERS
QUALITY VEHICLE MODIFIER STANDARDS FOR THE CHASSIS BID.
(C) CERTIFICATION THAT BODY MFR/MODIFIER MEETS ISO 9001:2000.

SECTION 60 - WARRANTY (MINIMUMS)
(A) CHASSIS: 36,000 MILES OR 36 MONTHS INCLUDING ALL PARTS & LABOR
(B) BODY & ROLL CAGE: 75,000 MILES OR 60 MONTHS INCLUDING ALL
PARTS & LABOR.
(C) WHEELCHAIR LIFT: 25,000 MILES OR 24 MONTHS INLCUDING ALL PARTS
AND LABOR.
(D) ALL OTHER ITEMS: 25,000 MILES OR 12 MONTHS INCLUDING ALL PARTS
AND LABOR.
SECTION 61 - TRAINING: SUCCESSFUL BIDDER SHALL PROVIDE REGULARLY
SCHEDULED TRAINING CLASSES FOR EACH CUSTOMER'S MAINTE-
NANCE PERSONNEL WITHIN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE FOR A
MINIMUM OF 20 HOURS PER YEAR AT NO CHARGE TO THE
CUSTOMER.

******************** END OF SPEC FTAB02 - TXLN ********************
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* SPECIFICATIONS FOR FTA BUS *
* 12 AMBULATORY AND 2 WHEELCHAIR PASSENGERS *
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FTAB03- TXLN

NOTE: ALL SPECIFICATIONS SHALL BE CONSIDERED MINIMUM UNLESS STATED
OTHERWISE

****************** PART 1 - CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS ******************

SECTION 1 - GENERAL DIMENSIONS
(A) INTERIOR HEIGHT: 76.5"
(B) INTERIOR WIDTH: 90"
(C) LENGTH OVERALL 270"
(D) WHEELBASE: 158"
(E) GVWR: 14,050 LBS
(F) ALL STANDARD NEW AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT AS ADVERTISED BY THE
MFR AND AS REQUIRED FOR THE NUMBER OF PASSENGERS SPECIFIED.
(H) REAR AXLE WIDTH: 92.2" MINIMUM

SECTION 2 - ENGINE & ASSOCIATED ITEMS
(A) ENGINE: 8 CYLINDER, GAS, 6.0 LITER
(B) ENGINE COMPARTMENT: SHALL BE INSULATED FROM THE PASSENGER
COMPARTMENT TO MINIMIZE NOISE LEVEL AND HEAT.
(C) ENGINE SHALL BE FURNISHED WITH A LARGE CAPACITY FULL FLOW OIL
FILTER AND AUXILIARY ENGINE OIL COOLER.

SECTION 3 - COOLING SYSTEM
(A) RADIATOR: HEAVY DUTY, SHALL BE HIGHEST CAPACITY AVAILABLE
FROM MFR.
(B) COOLANT SYSTEM SHALL BE DESIGNED TO PREVENT ENGINE OVER-
HEATING DURING PROLONGED IDLING AT HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES.
(C) COOLING SYSTEM SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH A HOT ENGINE WARNING
INDICATOR IN ADDITION TO THE WATER TEMPERATURE GAUGE.
(D) ALL WATER HOSES SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM EXCESSIVE HEAT FROM
THE ENGINE AND/OR TRANSMISSION.
(E) PROTECTION: VEHICLE SHALL HAVE PERMANENT ETHYLENE GLYCOL
ANTIFREEZE PROVIDING PROTECTION FOR AMBIENT TEMPERATURES FROM
-20 F TO +100 F WHILE VEHICLES ARE USED FOR PROLONGED TRANSIT
PURPOSES.

SECTION 4 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
(A) ALTERNATOR: 195 AMPS WITH A 14 VOLT REGULATOR AND ALL OTHER
COMPONENTS SHALL BE SELECTED AND INTEGRATED TO FUNCTION IN AN
ENVIRONMENT CHARACTERIZED BY LOW ENGINE (ALTERNATOR) SPEEDS
AND HIGH AMPERAGE DEMANDS.
(B) BATTERIES: DUAL, 12 VOLT, 1200 CCA, LEAD ACID PREMIUM
CONSTRUCTION MAINTENANCE FREE.
(C) ALL ACCESSORIES AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT WITH THE EXCEPTION OF
HEAD LIGHTS, TAIL LIGHTS, PARKING LIGHTS, EMERGENCY FLASHERS,
INTERIOR LIGHTS AND LIFT, SHALL BE WIRED THRU THE VEHICLE
IGNITION SWITCH SO AS TO BE OPERATIVE ONLY WITH SWITCH SO AS
BE OPERATIVE ONLY WITH SWITCH IN THE "ON" OR "ACCESSORY"
POSITION.
(D) CHASSIS MFR'S VEHICLE WIRING SHALL REMAIN UNCHANGED TO THE
GREATEST EXTENT PRACTICABLE CONSISTENT WITH REQUIREMENT OF
THESE SPECIFICATIONS.
(E) A SEPARATE FUSE PANEL FOR ALL ADD-ON COMPONENTS LOCATED IN AN
ACCESSIBLE AREA WITHIN THE VEHICLE SHALL BE PROVIDED.
(F) WIRING AND TERMINALS SHALL MEET OR EXCEED CURRENT FEDERAL AND
VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS AND SHALL BE AMPLY SIZED FOR BOTH MECH-
ANICAL STRENGTH AS WELL AS TO CARRY REQUIRED CURRENTS WITHOUT
SIGNIFICANT VOLTAGE DROPS.
(G) WIRING SHALL BE CONTINUOUSLY ENCLOSED IN NON-METALLIC LOOM
MEETING CURRENT SAE STANDARD J562A AND BE ADEQUATELY SUPPORTED
FOR PROTECTION FROM HEAT, MOISTURE, SOLVENTS, CORROSION, ROAD
DEBRIS, ABRASION AND TENSION.
(H) WIRING SHALL BE OF SUFFICIENT LENGTH TO PERMIT POSITIONING AS
WELL AS REPLACE OF TERMINALS TWICE WITHOUT EXCESSIVE TENSION.
(I) PROTECTIVE GROMMETS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT POINTS WHERE WIRING
PENETRATES METAL OR OTHER MATERIALS.
(J) POWER WIRE TO LIFT MUST BE SECURELY CLAMPED AND PROTECTED.
(K) OEM WIRING ENCLOSED IN PACKARD CONDUIT OR EQUAL IS ACCEPTABLE.
OEM AND ALL OTHER WIRING NOT PROTECTED MUST MEET ABOVE SPECI-
FICATIONS. ANY WIRING INCLUDING OEM THAT IS ROUTED OVER
EXPOSED, JAGGED METAL SHALL BE ENCLOSED IN NON-METALIC LOOM AS
DESCRIBED ABOVE. ALL WIRING, INCLUDING CHASSIS MFRS, THAT IS
LOCATED IN THE RAISED ROOF SHALL BE ENCLOSED IN NON-METALLIC
LOOM AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.
(L) GROUNDING OF COMPONENTS SHALL BE THRU POLARIZED, SHIELDED
TERMINALS WIRED TO MAIN STRUCTURAL GROUND POINTS. GROUNDING
THRU HINGED DOORS OR COVERS OF ANY TYPE ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
GROUND POINTS SHALL BE BOLTED TO MAIN STRUCTURE FREE OF PAINT,
OIL OR RUST, AND COATED WITH SILICONE GREASE AFTER FASTENING.
(M) ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS WHICH MAY REQUIRE SERVICING OR REPLACE-
MENT, SHALL BE READILY ACCESSIBLE THRU ACCESS PANELS OR
COVERS. INSTALLATION OF AFTER-MARKET ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND
SYSTEMS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT SHALL BE ELIMINATED TO THE
GREATEST POSSIBLE EXTENT.
(N) AN IN-LINE CIRCUIT BREAKER, WITH MANUAL REST, OF AN ADEQUATE
CAPACITY FOR THE POWER CIRCUIT TO THE WHEELCHAIR LIFT SHALL BE
PROVIDED IN A READILY ACCESSIBLE LOCATION WITHIN THE VEHICLE.
(O) COMPLETE WIRING DIAGRAMS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH EACH VEHICLE.
(P) ALL WIRES TO BE FUNCTION AND COLOR-CODED AS INDICATED IN
WIRING DIAGRAM FOR EASE OF SERVICE.
SECTION 5 - FUEL SYSTEM
(A) FUEL TANK CAPACITY: 55 GALLONS
(B) SYSTEM DESIGN: DESIGN SHALL NOT PERMIT FUMES FROM ENTERING
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
(C) FUEL SYSTEM SHALL MEET ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL SAFETY STANDARDS
(D) A FRAME MOUNTED FUEL FILTER WITH REPLACEABLE ELEMENTS IS
REQUIRED.

SECTION 6 - STEERING
(A) STEERING: HEAVY DUTY, POWER STEERING REQUIRED
(B) TILT-WHEEL: REQUIRED, CHASSIS MFR SUPPLIED

SECTION 7 - TRANSMISSION: TRANSMISSION SHALL BE FULLY AUTOMATIC,
HEAVY DUTY, FOUR SPEED, MINIMUM ELECTRIC LOCKOUT OVERDRIVE,
WITH AUXILIARY COOLER FROM CHASSIS MFR.
SECTION 8 - DRIVETRAIN
(A) REAR AXLE RATIO SHALL BE APPROPRIATE FOR THE ENGINE AND
TRANSMISSION. REAR AXLE RATIO SHALL BE SUCH THAT A HIGHWAY
CRUISING SPEED OF 65 MPH OR MORE CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED AT AN
ENGINE SPEED PROVIDING GOOD ECONOMY, MINIMUM WEAR AND NOISE TO
THE ENGINE, AND RETAIN REASONABLE ACCELERATION.
(B) EACH SECTION OF THE DRIVE SHAFT SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH A GUARD
TO PREVENT IT FROM STRIKING THE GROUND OR VEHICLE FLOOR IF IT
SHOULD BREAK.

SECTION 9 - MUD FLAPS: VEHICLE SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH FRONT AND REAR
MUD FLAPS. THESE MUD FLAPS SHALL BE FASTENED INTO A STEEL
SUPPORT THAT SHOULD BE A PART OF THE STEEL SUB FRAME WITH
MECHANICAL FASTENERS.

SECTION 10 - BUMPERS
(A) FRONT BUMPER: CHASSIS OEM BUMPER
(B) REAR BUMPER:
(1) BUMPER SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF 14-GAUGE 2" BY 6" STEEL
TUBE, WRAP AROUND CHANNEL, OR 10-GAUGE FORMED BUMPER.
(2) BUMPER SHALL BE ATTACHED TO CHASSIS FRAME.
(3) BUMPER COLOR SHALL BE BLACK OR WHITE.

SECTION 11 - BRAKES
(A) SERVICE BRAKES SHALL BE POWER-ASSISTED, HYDRAULICALLY OPERATED
AND SELF-ADJUSTING.
(B) OPERATION SHALL BE FREE OF NOISE AND SQUEAL.
(C) BRAKES SHALL BE 4-WHEEL DISC FRONT AND REAR.
(D) BRAKES SHALL BE LARGEST AND HEAVIEST DUTY AVAILABLE FROM THE
CHASSIS MFR FOR THE GVWR SPECIFIED.
(E) PARKING BRAKE SHALL BE THE CHASSIS MFR'S STANDARD MECHANICAL
TYPE, LOCATED AT LEFT OF DRIVER FOR ACTIVATION OF REAR BRAKES.

SECTION 12 WHEELS
(A) VEHICLES SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH THE HEAVIEST DUTY AVAILABLE
VENTILATED ONE PIECE STEEL WHEELS 16" DIAMETER.
(B) SINGLE FRONT WHEELS, DUAL REAR WHEELS, AND SPARE ARE REQUIRED
(C) ALL WHEELS SHALL BE COMPLETELY IDENTICAL AND INTERCHANGEABLE.

SECTION 13 - TIRES
(A) 7 EA. LT225/75R 16D BSW ALL SEASON
(B) TIRES SHALL BE BALANCED
(C) ALL TIRES SHALL BE COMPLETELY INTERCHANGEABLE.
(D) ALL WHEELS SHALL HAVE TIRES MOUNTED ON THEM AND SHALL BE
INFLATED TO THE PROPER PRESSURE

SECTION 14 - SUSPENSION: HEAVY DUTY SUSPENSION REQUIRED ON FRONT AND
REAR WITH CHASSIS MFR'S STABILIZERS FRONT AND REAR.

SECTION 15 - EXHAUST
(A) EXHAUST PIPE MUST BE MOUNTED IN SUCH A MANNER THAT EXHAUST
GASES AND SOOT DOES NOT MAR THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE BUS.
(B) EXHAUST FUMES MUST NOT ENTER THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
(C) EXHAUST MUST EXIT THE LEFT SIDE OF BUS BEHIND THE REAR WHEELS.
(D) ENGINE MUST MEET OR EXCEED ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL AND STATE
EXHAUST EMISSION REQUIREMENTS.

SECTION 16 - REQUIRED INSTRUMENTS ETC
(A) AMMETER OR VOLTMETER
(B) SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER
(C) OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
(D) ENGINE/WATER TEMPERATURE GAUGE
(E) FUEL GAUGE
(F) DRIVER'S SUN VISOR TO BE PROVIDED ON LEFT SIDE
(G) HEADLIGHT HIGH BEAM ACTUATOR AND INDICATOR
(H) DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL AND FLASHER ACTION LIGHT
(I) TURN SIGNAL LEVER (COLUMN MOUNTED)
(J) EMERGENCY FLASHER CONTROL
(K) CLEARANCE LIGHTS, CONTROLLED BY HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
(L) DRIVER COAT HOOK SHALL BE PROVIDED IN DRIVER'S AREA
(M) VISIBLE AND AUDIBLE WARNING DEVISES SHALL BE INSTALLED TO
INFORM FOLLOWING VEHICLES AND PEDESTRIANS OF REVERSE OPERATION
INCLUDING DUAL HORNS AND BACK UP ALARM.
(N) MASTER EXTERIOR LIGHT SWITCH AND AUXILIARY SWITCHES FOR ANY
CLEARANCE OR MARKER LIGHTS.
(O) SWITCH AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR PASSENGER AIR CONDITIONER
AND HEATER.
(P) SEPARATE SWITCH AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLS FOR DRIVER'S COMP-
ARTMENT HEATER AND DEFROSTER.
(R) 3 SPEED WIPER CONTROL WITH LOW, HIGH, AND INTERMITTENT SPEEDS
(S) ALL CONTROLS ARE TO BE WITHING DRIVER'S ARM REACH WITH SEAT
BELT FASTENED.
(T) ALL SWITCHES ARE TO BE MOUNTED IN CONVENIENT GROUPINGS IN A
PANEL NEAR THE DRIVER.
(U) ALL INSTRUMENTS ARE TO BE GROUPED ON A SINGLE PANEL IN FULL
VIEW OF THE DRIVER WITH NO INSTRUMENTS OBSTRUCTED BY CONTROLS,
TRIM PANELS, OR OTHER APPURTENANCES AND ARRANGED IN A CONSIST-
ENT AND UNIFORM MANNER.
(V) PASSENGER COMPARTMENT DOME LIGHTS WITH LIGHT SWITCH. LIGHT
MUST BE MOUNTED IN CEILING ABOVE AISLE TO ILLUMINATE WALKWAY.
(W) AM/FM PUSH BUTTON STEREO RADIO

SECTION 17 - SEATING
(A) ALL SEATING MUST MEET FMVSS 302 & 207. VEHICLE WILL HAVE 12
PASSENGER SEATS PLUS 2 WHEELCHAIR STATIONS.
(B) MID BACK NON-RECLINING SEAT IS TO HAVE 10 TO 15% ANGLE TO
PROVIDE COMFORT FOR PASSENGERS.
(C) ARM RESTS REQUIRED ON AISLE SIDE
(D) ANTI-VANDAL GRAB HANDLES SHALL BE LOCATED ON TOP OF EACH
AISLE SEAT.
(E) FRONT OR BOTTOM CUSHION SHALL BE FOAM ROLLED AND CONTOURED.
NOTE: NO SEAT SHALL BE ACCEPTED THAT LEANS PASSENGER FORWARD.
(F) SEATS SHALL BE UPHOLSTERED WITH A COMMERCIAL GRADE, HEAVY
DUTY EXPANDED AUTOMOTIVE APPROVED VINYL MEETING THE FOLLOWING
REQUIREMENTS:
I. 32 OZ. PER SQUARE
II. MUST MEET FMVSS 302 FOR FIRE RETARDENCY
III. SHALL SHOW NO CHANGE AT 20,000 CYCLES OF THE WYSENBEEK
ABRASION TEST
IV. SHALL PASS THE TEST FOR ULTRAVIOLET, AGING AND MILDEW PROOF
V. COLD CRACK-RESISTANCE SHALL MEET ASTM D-1790 FOR
-20 DEGREES
VI. SEAT UPHOLSTERY SHALL BE SEWN USING HIGH QUALITY ULTRA-
VIOLET RAY RESISTANT THREAD.
VII. COLORS SHALL BE SELECTED FROM MFR'S STANDARD GRAY TO
HARMONIZE WITH OTHER INTERIOR COLORS.
VIII. SEAT BACKS SHALL BE OF SAME MATERIAL AS THE CUSHIONS.
(G) EACH AMBULATORY PASSENGER SEAT POSITION SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH
ONE AUTOMATICALLY RETRACTABLE PASSENGER RESTRAINT LAB BELT
ANCHORED TO THE SEAT IN CONFORMANCE WITH FMVSS 109 AND 210.
(H) OPERATOR/DRIVER'S SEAT SHALL BE DELUXE HIGH BACK SEAT EQUIPPED
WITH AUTOMATICALLY RETRACTABLE LAP AND SHOULDER HARNESS.
(I) OVER-HEAD GRAB RAILS (RAILS FOR STANDEES TO HOLD ON TO) MUST
BE ON BOTH SIDES OF CEILING.

SECTION 18 - PAINT
(A) INTERIOR COLOR: WHITE OR GRAY THAT COMPLIMENTS SEATING & DASH
(B) EXTERIOR COLOR: PAINT SHALL MATCH EXISTING WHITE VEHICLES

SECTION 19 - LIGHTING
(A) ALL EXTERIOR LIGHTS MUST MEET U.S.D.O.T REQUIREMENTS.
(B) LIGHTS SHALL BE SINGLE CONTACT EXCEPT FOR TAIL, STOP, AND REAR
TURN SIGNAL.
(C) HEADLIGHTS OF SEALED BEAM TYPE ARE REQUIRED WITH HIGH AND LOW
BEAM
(D) DIRECTIONAL SIGNALS SHALL BE PROVIDED AND SHALL HAVE A REMOVE-
ABLE AMBER LENS IN FRONT AND READ IN THE REAR. DIRECTIONAL
SIGNALS SHALL MEET ALL FMVSS STANDARDS.
(E) REAR STOP AND TAIL LIGHTS SHALL BE PROVIDED.
(F) AN ADDITIONAL STOPLIGHT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND SHALL BE MOUNTED
ON THE CENTERLINE OF THE VEHICLE ABOVE OR BELOW THE WINDOW.
THIS LIGHT SHALL BE WIRED TO OPERATE IN CONJUCTION WITH THE
NORMAL STOP LIGHTS.
(G) A CIRCUIT SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR THE DIRECTIONAL SIGNALS WHICH,
WHEN ON, WILL CAUSE THEM TO FUNCION AS TRAFFIC HAZARD WARNING
SIGNALS.
(H) REAR LICENSE PLATE BRACKET WITH LIGHING SHALL BE PROVIDED TO
MEET FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATIONS.
(I) 2 EA. BACKUP LIGHTS SHALL BE PROVIDED TO MEET FEDERAL AND
STATE REGULATIONS.
(J) A WHEELCHAIR LIFT LIGHT SHALL BE LOCATED INSIDE THE VEHICLE
MOUNTED OVER THE LIFT DOORS TO ILLUMINATE THE LIFT AND SUR-
ROUNDING AREA OF THE STREET. THIS LIGHT SHALL FUNCTION AUTO-
MATICALLY WHEN THE LIFT DOORS ARE OPENED AND PROVIDE NO LESS
THAN 3 FOOT CANDLES AT A DISTANCE OF 3' OUTBOARD FROM THE
LEADING EDGE OF THE PLATFORM AT GROUND LEVEL.
(K) ALL OTHER LIGHTS SHALL BE PROVIDED AS REQUIRED BY STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
(L) LIGHTS SHALL OPERATE WITH OUR WITHOUT ENGINE RUNNNING.
(M) STEPWELL AREA SHALL BE ILLUMINATED BY DOOR SWITCH ACTIVATED
STEPWELL LIGHTS. THESE LIGHTS SHALL BE OFF WHEN THE DOORS ARE
CLOSED. THE LIGHTING SYSTEM SHALL PROVIDE NO LESS THAN 2 FOOT
CANDLES OF ILLUMINATION ON THE STEP TREADS WITH DOORS OPEN.

SECTION 20 - INTERIOR
(A) FLOOR CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE 3/4" FIBERGLASS REINFORCED PLYWOOD
WITH SEALED, HEAVY FLOOR COVERING.
(B) FLOORING SHALL BE 2.2MM ALTRO META.
(C) FLOORING COLOR TO BE DARK GRAY.
(D) GRAB OR GUARD RAIL INSTALLED ON BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF
ENTRANCE DOOR. GRAB RAILS SHALL BE 1-1/4" IN DIAMETER AND BE
CONSTRUCTED OF STAINLESS STEEL CLAD TUBING.
(E) VERTICAL STANCHIONS AND GRAB HANDLES SHALL BE MOUNTED TO THE
LEFT AND RIGHT OF AISLE, BEHIND THE DRIVER AND BESIDE THE STEP
WELL.
(F) ALL INTERIOR PANELS SHALL HARMONIZE WITH EXTERIOR VEHICLE
COLOR.
(G) ALL PROTRUDING HAZARDOUS SURFACES SHALL BE ELIMINATED.
(H) ALL INTERIOR PANELS, MATERIALS AND TREATMENTS SHALL BE FLAME
RETARDANT IN CONFORMANCE WITH FMVSS 302 AND TREATED TO BE
EASILY CLEANED. INTERIOR
(I) INTERIOR SHALL BE SCUFF RESISTANT.

SECTION 21 - MIRRORS
(A) EXTERIOR MIRRORS:
I. 2. EA.
II. SIZE: 6" X 9"
III. LOCATION: 1 RIGHT SIDE, 1 LEFT SIDE
IV. CO-PILOT SIDE MOUNTING BRACKET SHALL BE FENDER MOUNT QUAD
DESIGN OR FRONT QUARTER PANEL MOUNTED.
V. MIRROR ARM SHALL BE ADEQUATE LENGTH TO PROVIDE REARWARD
VISION.
VI. CONVEX MIRRORS: 4" CONVEX MIRROR SHALL BE MOUNTED BELOW
REGULAR MIRRORS ON BRACKETS WHICH ARE FIRMLY ATTACHED IN
SUCH A MANNER AS TO PREVENT VIBRATION AND LOSS OF ADJUST-
MENT.
VIII. CONVEX ADJUSTMENT: CONVEX MIRRORS SHALL HAVE THEIR OWN
INDEPENDENT HEAD ROTATION AND AJUSTMENT.
IX. MIRROR BRACKET ARMS: SHALL BE FULLY ADJUSTABLE.
(B) INTERIOR MIRROR:
I. FULLY ADJUSTABLE
II. DIMENSIONS: 6" X 16"
III. NON-GLARE: REQUIRED
IV. LOCATION: OVERHEAD ABOVE WINDSHIELD
V. MUST BE MOUNTED IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO PREVENT THE DRIVER
FROM ACCIDENTALLY HITTING THE MIRROR.

SECTION 22 - INTERIOR LIGHTING
(A) AUTOMATIC ACCESS LIGHT SHALL BE INSTALLED ON PASSENGER
ENTRANCE.
(B) DRIVER COURTESY LIGHT SHALL LIGHT WHEN DRIVER DOOR IS OPENED.
(C) ALL OTHER LIGHTS SHALL OPERATE ONLY WHEN IGINITION IS IN THE
"ON" POSITION.
(D) PASSENGERS LIGHTS SHALL BE 12 FOOT CANDLES OF ILLUMINATION
MEASURED AT 36" ABOVE THE FLOOR OVER EACH PASSENGER SEAT.
(E) OVERHEAD DOME LIGHTS SHALL BE INSTALLED MID AND REAR OF
VEHICLE LOCATED OVER CENTER AISLE TO ILLUMINATE WALK WAY.
(F) STEPWELL AREA SHALL HAVE NO LESS THAN 2 FOOT CANDLES OF
ILLUMINATION ON THE STEP TREADS WITH THE DOOR OPEN.

SECTION 23 - UNDERCOATING: ENTIRE BODY FRAME UNDER STRUCTURE OF THE
VEHICLE SHALL BE FULLY UNDERCOATED WITH NON-FLAMMABLE RESIN-
TYPE MATERIAL, POLYOLEUM, OR EQUAL.

SECTION 24 - WINDOWS
(A) ALL GLASS IN THE VEHICLE SHALL BE TINTED SINGLE DENSITY 3/16"
TEMPERED OR HEHR-TEMPERED.
(B) WINDSHIELD SHALL HAVE A HEAVIER TINT ABOVE EYE LEVEL.
(C) 2 EMERGENCY SIDE EXIT WINDOWS SHALL BE PROVIDED ON EACH SIDE.
(D) DECALS SHALL BE FASTENED TO INSIDE OF VEHICLE AND EMERGENCY
WINDOWS WITH INSTRUCTIONS AS TO THEIR USE.
(E) PASSENGER WINDOWS SHALL BE SLIDING SAFETY SMOKED GLASS TO
REDUCE LIGHT TRANSMITTANCE BY APPROXIMATELY 31%.
(F) WINDOWS SHALL BE 24" X 36".
(G) DRAIN HOLES SHALL BE INCORPORATED IN THE WINDOW SASH FRAME TO
ALLOW INTERIOR CONDENSATION TO DRAIN TO THE EXTERIOR.
(H) BODY AND SASH CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE SUCH THAT THE SASH DRAIN
WILL PREVENT ENTRANCE OR BACKUP OF WATER INTO THE COACH.
(I) A WINDOW SHALL BE PROVIDED IN THE RIGHT SIDE TRANSITION PANEL
BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD AND COWL AND FRONT PASSENGER DOOR TO
ELIMINATE THE BLIND SPOT.

SECTION 25 WINDSHIELD WIPERS
(A) WINDSHIELD WIPER SHALL BE POWERED BY AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE
ELECTRIC WIPER MOTOR.
(B) WIPER CONTROLS SHALL INCLUDE INTERMITTANT, LOW, AND HIGH.
(C) WINDSHIELD WIPER MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN EACH SIDE OF THE WIND-
SHIELD AND MEET FMVSS 102.
(D) WIPER ARMS SHALL BE A PARKING TYPE.
(E) WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES SHALL BE THE REFILLABLE TYPE.
(F) WINDSHIELD WASHER SYSTEM SHALL BE INCLUDED MEETING FMVSS 102.
(G) WASHER SYSTEM SHALL HAVE DUAL NOZZLES CAPABLE OF SPRAYING
CLEANING SOLUTION ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD
(H) WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR AND NOZZLES MUST BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
(I) WASHER SHALL BE CONTROLLED BY HAND CONTROLS LOCATED IN THE
DRIVER'S COMPARTMENT.

SECTION 26 - HEATING AND VENTILATION
(A) WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING SHALL HAVE ADJUSTABLE OUTPUT CONTROLLED
FROM WITHIN EASY REACH OF THE DRIVER.
(B) HEATERS SHALL HAVE A SWITCH FOR DRIVER'S HEATER AND A SWITCH
FOR THE PASSENGER HEATER, OR THEREMOSTATICALLY CONTROLLED FROM
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.
(C) SUCCESSFUL BIDDER SHALL CERTIFY THAT THE HEATING SYSTEM IS
ADEQUATE FOR THE VEHICLE BEING PROVIDED UPON OR PRIOR TO
DELIVERY.
(D) ALL HEATER HOSES AND WIRES THAT PASS WITHIN 12" OF EXHAUST
SYSTEM SHALL BE SHIELDED IN A MANNER TO PREVENT HEAT DAMAGE TO
THEM.
(E) FRONT HEATING SYSTEM SHALL BE 20,000 BTU'S AND SHALL DISTRI-
BUTE AIR TO DIRECT SUFFICIENT HEAT INTO STEPWELL TO PREVENT
THE ACCUMILATION OF ICE AND SNOW.
(F) AN AUXILIARY HEATER OF 65,000 BTU SHALL BE PROVIDED IN THE
BACK OF THE VEHICLE. A 2-SPEED SWITCH FOR THE AUXILIARY HEATER
SHALL BE PROVIDED. IT SHALL BE POSSIBLE TO ISOLATE THIS SYSTEM
FOR SUMMER OPERATION. THIS ISOLATION VALVE SHALL BE PLACED IN
A READILY ACCESSIBLE LOCATION.

SECTION 27 - AIR CONDIITIONING
(A) TOTAL AIR CONDITIONING OUTPUT SHALL BE 67,000 B.T.U. MINIMUM
AND SHALL CONSIST OF FRONT AND REAR EVAPORATORS.
(B) FRONT (OR DRIVER'S AREA SYSTEM) - SHALL BE CHASSIS MFR'S DASH
INSTALLED SYSTEM.
(C) REAR SYSTEM;
(1) EVAPORATOR;
(A) CEILING MOUNTED NEAR REAR WALL
(B) 55,000 B.T.U. MINIMUM
(C) CONDENSATE DRAIN SYSTEM SHALL BE DESIGNED IN SUCH A
MANNER THAT THERE IS NO SPILLAGE OR LEAKING INTO THE
PASSENGER AREA AT ANY TIME INCLUDING TURNS OR STOPS
(D) CONSTRUCTION - COPPER TUBE WITH ALUMINUM FINS
(E) LOW PRESSURE SWITCH - REQUIRED
(F) 1200 CFM MINIMUM
(G) 2 FANS MINIMUM
(2) CONDENSER;
(A) SKIRT MOUNTED, ROAD SIDE
(B) 2200 CFM RATING
(C) 2 FANS MINIMUM
(D) CONDENSER SHALL CONTAIN COPPER TUBES WITH ALUMINUM
FINS
(E) INSTALLATION SHALL FACILITATE EASY ACCESS FOR MAINTE-
NANCE BUT SHIELD CONDENSER FROM ROAD SPLASH
(F) HIGH PRESSURE SWITCH REQUIRED
(3) ACCEPTABLE BRANDS - CARRIER A/C INDUSTRIES, TRANSAIR, ACC,
OR EQUAL.
(4) NOTE: ROOF TOP MOUNTED EQUIPMENT IS NOT ACCEPTABLE
(D) COMPRESSORS - DUAL, TIE-IN SYSTEM NOT ACCEPTABLE
(E) ALL A/C RELATED TUBING AND WIRING THAT PASS WITHIN 12" OF
EXHAUST SYSTEMS SHALL BE SHIELDED IN A MANNER TO PREVENT HEAT
DAMAGE TO THEM.
(F) WARRANTIES;
(1) FRONT/DASH MOUNTED UNIT - MFR'S STANDARD
(2) REAR/CEILING MOUNTED UNIT - 24 MONTHS FROM DELIVERY DATE
(G) REQUIRED INFORMATION FROM SUCCESSFUL BIDDER;
(1) OPERATORS, MAINTENANCE, PARTS MANUAL
(2) IN-STATE WARRANTY AND SERVICE PROVIDER CONTACT INFORMATION

SECTION 28 - WHEELCHAIR STATIONS
(A) TIE-DOWNS MUST NOT INTERFERE WITH ANY SEATS IN ANY MANNER.
TIE-DOWN SYSTEM MUST MEET ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE ADA AND
FMVSS 222. TIE-DOWN MUST MEET OR EXCEED THE I IMPACT TEST
CRITERIA OF 30 MHP/20G. COPIES OF IMPACT TEST DATA AND CERT-
IFICATE OF CONFORMANCE IS REQUESTED ON DELIVERY OF VEHICLE.
EACH WHEECHAIR TIE-DOWN LOCATION SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY
BELTS AND SHOULDER-CROSSING OR TORSO BELTS OR OTHER SEAT BELT
DEVICES WHICH ARE ANCHORED TO FLOOR THAT MEET OR EXCEED STATE
AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. ACCEPTABLE BRAND/MODEL IS KINEDYNE
SURE-LOK RETRACTOR SYSTEM FF612S OR EQUAL.
(B) IF BIDDING AN "OR EQUAL" BIDDER MUST SUBMIT MFR'S PRINTED LIT-
ERATURE, DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS, DRAWINGS OR OTHER MFR'S IN-
FORMATION TO SUBSTANTIATE THE BID SPECIFICATIONS.
(C) WHEELCHAIR LIFT AND TIE-DOWN DEVICES SHALL HAVE A 3-YEAR WAR-
RANTY ON THE EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED, AS WELL AS ANY REPLACEMENT
PARTS OR COMPONENTS. BIDDER SHALL SUPPLY MAINTENANCE INSPECT-
ION SCHEDULES, NAME AND LOCATION OF NEAREST SERVICING FACILITY
AT WHICH COMPLETE PARTS INVENTORY WILL BE MAINTAINED TO SER-
VICE ANY WHEELCHAIR LIFT BREAKDOWN. SUCCESSFUL BIDDER IS TO
SUPPLY PARTS LIST WITH NAMES, NUMBERS AND PARTS IN DETAIL UPON
DELIVERY OF VEHICLE. PARTS ARE TO BE AVAILABLE FOR FIVE YEARS
OR MORE.
(D) WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT AREA MUST HAVE A CLEAR FLOOR AREA OF 30"
X 40" (ADA 38.23D.2)
(E) A SEAT/LAP BELT AND SHOULDER HARNESS SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR
EACH SECUREMENT LOCATION. SEAT WILL NOT BE SUBSTITUTED IN LIEU
OF A DEVICE WHICH SECURES THE WHEELCHAIR ITSELF (ADA 38.23D7).
SEAT/LAP BELT AND SHOULDER HARNESS SHALL BE ANCHORED TO THE
INTERIOR BODY FRAME AND PANELS. SEAT/LAP BELTS SHALL MEET OR
EXCEED ADA REGULATIONS.
(F) ADA REGULATIONS SHALL SUPERSEDE ALL REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED IN
THESE SPECIFICATIONS.
(G) WHEN WHEELCHAIR IS SECURED, MOVEMENT SHALL NOT BE MORE THAN 2"
IN ANY DIRECTION UNDER NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION CONDITIONS.

SECTION 29 - WHEELCHAIR LIFT REQUIREMENTS
(A) LIFT SHALL BE MOUNTED ON THE RIGHT SIDE DIRECTLY BEHIND THE
REAR AXLE. WHEELCHAIR LIFT SHALL CONFORM TO THE ADA REGULAT-
IONS.
(B) LIFT SHALL BE WARRANTED FOR A PERIOD OF 3 YEARS, UNLIMITED
MILEAGE INCLUDING ALL PARTS AND LABOR FROM THE DATE THE LIFT
IS ACCEPTED BY THE RECEIVING AGENCY.
(C) WARRANTY DATES SHALL BE INCLUDED WITH LIFT INSTRUCTIONS AT
TIME OF DELIVERY.
(D) ACCEPTABLE BRAND/MODEL IS BRAUN CENTURY, RICON, OR EQUAL
(E) LIFT SYSTEM SHALL INCLUDE A CIRCUIT SENTRY OR EQUAL BRAND
CIRCUIT BREAKER AND BRAKE INTERLOCK SYSTEM.
(F) LIFT DOOR SHALL BE COMPATIBLE WITH THE MOBILITY LIFT EQUIPMENT
AND OPERATION. IT MUST BE A DOUBLE DOOR WITH DOORSTEPS INCOR-
PORATED IN EACH DOOR TO KEEP THE DOORS OPEN DURING DEPLOYMENT
OF THE MOBILITY LIFT.
I. THERE SHALL A HEAVY-DUTY LATCH SYSTEM WITH A KEY LOCK.
II. THERE SHALL BE 2 NON-VENTILATING WINDOWS APPROXIMATELY
12" X 30", WHICH SHALL HAVE THE SAME PERCENTAGE OF LIGHT
TRANSMISSION AS THE OTHER SIDE WINDOWS.
(G) INTERIOR PANELS OF ALL DOORS MUST BE INSULATED TO KEEP WIND OR
WATER FROM ENTERING THE VEHICLE. PANELS MUST BE COVERED TO
MATCH THE INTERIOR VEN LINER. DOORS SHALL INCLUDE WEATHER
STRIPPING.
(H) A BRAKE AND TRANSMISSION INTERLOCK SYSTEM WITH HIGH IDLE
FEATURE SHALL BE PROVIDED TO ENSURE THAT THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE
MOVED WHILE THE LIFT DOOR IS OPEN. IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT
SET AND/OR THE TRANSMISSION IS PLACED IN PARK POSITION, AN
ELECTRIC INTERLOCK SHALL PREVENT THE LIFT FROM OPERATING UNTIL
THE PARKING BRAKE IS FULLY SET AND THE TRANSMISSION IS PLACED
IN PARK POSITION. INTERLOCK SHALL BE SECURELY MOUNTED IN A
LOCATION WHERE IT CAN BE EASILY SERVICED OR REPLACED. A
A LIGHTED DISPLAY SYSTEM SHOWING
WHEN EACH INTERLOCK IS APPLIED MUST BE LOCATED ON DASH.
(I) SPEC DELETED
(J) THE WEIGHT AND INSTALLATION OF THE LIFT SHALL NOT REDUCE NOR
ADVERSLY AFFECT THE LEGAL AXLE LOADING WITH A FULL PASSENGER
LOAD, THE MANEUVERABILITY, STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OR THE SAFETY
OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE IN WHICH IT IS INSTALLED. MINIMUM
PERFORMANCE CAPACITY OF THE WHEELCHAIR LIFT SHALL BE 800 LB.
(K) WHEELCHAIR LIFT CONTROL SWITCH SHALL BE ATTACHED TO THE RIGHT
DOOR FACING THE VEHICLE NEAR THE DOOR WINDOW.
(L) A COMPLETE SET OF OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, SCHEMATICS AND A
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE MUST BE INCLUDED WITH EACH LIFT.

SECTION 30 - PASSENGER DOORS, STEPS, AND STEPWELL
(A) A HEAVY DUTY SCHOOL BUS TYPE MANUAL DOOR CONTROL AT DRIVER'S
RIGHT HAD AND WITHIN ARM'S REACH FOR A 5'2" PERSON IS
REQUIRED. THE DOOR LINKAGE SHALL BE OVER CENTER SELF-LOCKING
TYPE AND MOUNTED TO THE FLOOR. MOUNTING SHALL NOT IMPEDE
ACCESS TO THE DRIVER'S SEAT NOR SHALL IT IN ANY WAY INTERFERE
WITH THE REMOVAL OF THE ENGINE COMPATMENT COVER. DOOR SHALL
BE TRANSIT TYPE OUTWARD OPENING PASSENGER DOOR WITH STEPWELL,
SHALL BE LOCATED TOWARD THE FRONT OF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE
VEHICLE. DIMENSIONS SHALL BE:
I. OVERALL CLEARANCE HEIGHT 80"
II. OVERALL CLEARANCE WIDTH 28.5"
III. TREAD DEPTH 8"
IV. RISER HEIGHT 9.5"
V. FIRST STEP TO GROUND 11-1/2"
(B) STEP WELLS SHALL BE MODULAR DESIGN 14_GAUGE GALVANIZED STEEL
SMOOTHLY AND CONTINUOUSLY WELDED INTO THE BODY STRUCTURE.
STEPWELL SHALL BE ADEQUATELY REINFORCED TO PREVENT NOTICIABLE
DEFLECTION WHEN EITHER IS LOADED OVER THE CENTER HALF WITH A
300# STATIC LOAD. INDIVIDUAL RISERS SHALL NOT EXCEED 9.5" IN
THE CASE OF MORE THAN ONE RISER ALL SHALL BE THE SAME HEIGHT.
(C) STEPWELL SHALL BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED AND WEATHER TIGHT WHEN
PASSENGER DOOR IS IN THE CLOSED POSITION.
(D) ALL AISLES, STEPS, FLOOR AREAS WHERE PEOPLE WALK AND FLOORS IN
THE SECUREMENT LOCATIONS SHALL HAVE SLIP-RESISTANT SURFACES.
(E) ALL STEP EDGES, THRESHOLDS AND THE LOADING EDGE OF LIFT PLAT-
FORMS SHALL HAVE A BAND OF COLOR(S) RUNNING THE FULL WIDTH OF
THE STEP ON EDGE WHICH CONTRASTS FROM THE STEP TREAD, RISER OR
LIFT SURFACE, EITHER LIGHT-ON-DARK OR DARK-ON-LIGHT.
(F) ALL DOORS SHALL BE PROPERLY SEALED TO PREVENT ENTRY OF AIR
DRAFTS AND WATER INTO VEHICLE INTERIOR, INCLUDING SPRAY FROM
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE WASH EQUIPMENT AND DRIVEN RAIN.
(G) KEYS AND LOCKS FOR ALL DOORS SHALL BE SUPPLIED.
(H) WHEN THE ENTRANCE DOOR IS CLOSED, THE LOWER STEP SHALL NOT
PROTRUDE BEYOND THE DOOR LINE.

SECTION 31 - REAR EMERGENCY EXIT: REAR EXIT SHALL CONSIST OF A DOOR
WITH UPPER WINDOW.

SECTION 32 - MISCELLANEOUS
(A) A 5# ABC TYPE FIRE EXTINGUISHER SHALL BE FURNISHED AND MOUNTED
AT A LOCATION CONVENIENT TO THE DRIVER INSIDE THE VEHICLE.
(B) A 3 TRIANGLE REFLECTOR KIT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND SECURELY
MOUNTED IN AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE LOCATION.
(C) A FIRST AID SERVICE SHALL BE PROVIDED AND SECURELY MOUNTED IN
AND EASILY ACCESSIBLE LOCATION.

SECTION 33 - WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS
(A) CHASSIS: 36,000 MILES OR 36 MONTHS INCLUDING ALL PARTS & LABOR
(B) BODY & ROLL CAGE: 75,000 MILES OR 60 MONTHS INCLUDING ALL
PARTS & LABOR.
(C) WHEELCHAIR LIFT: 25,000 MILES OR 24 MONTHS INLCUDING ALL PARTS
AND LABOR.
(D) ALL OTHER ITEMS: 25,000 MILES OR 12 MONTHS INCLUDING ALL PARTS
AND LABOR.

SECTION 34 - CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS & STANDARDS COMPLIANCE
REQUIRED AFTER AWARD RECOMMENDATION BUT PRIOR TO DELIVERY.
(A) SUCCESSFUL VENDOR SHALL PROVIDE CERTIFICATION THAT VEHICLE(S)
COMPLY WITH ALL RELEVANT FEDERAL AND STATE STANDARDS
PERTAINING TO SAFETY AND POLLUTION.
(B) MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY - VEHICLE(S) SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL APPLI-
CABLE MOTOR SAFETY, POLLUTION, AND EMISSION STANDARDS
ESTABLISHED BY THE U.S.D.O.T AND THE STATE OF TENNESSEE IN
EFFECT AT THE DATE MFR.
(C) FIRE SAFETY PRACTICES - MFR SHALL CERTIFY THAT ALL COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS USED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE VEHICLES HAVE BEEN
TESTED BY A RECOGNIZED TESTING LABORATORY, AND THAT THE
RESULTS ARE WITHIN THE LIMITS SET FORTH IN THE "RECOMMENDED
FIRE SAFETY PRACTICES FOR RURAL AND SPECIALIZED TRANSIT BUST
MATERIALS SELECTION: PUBLISHED BY THE UMTA OFFICE OF SAFETY IN
MARCH, 1989.
(C) ALTOONA TEST RESULTS: CERTIFICATION FOR THE INTERIM BUS
TESTING PROGRAM (49 CFR PART 665), AN EXECUTIVE SUMMARY COPY
OF THE 7 YEAR, 200,000 MILE TEST REPORT ON THE BUS MODEL MUST
BE PROVIDED BY THE BUS TESTING FACILITY IN ALTOONA, PA. AWARD
RECOMMENDATION BUT PRIOR TO DELIVERY.
(E) BODY MFR/MODIFIER MUST SUBMIT CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE WITH
ISO 2000-9001 STANDARDS.

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* SPECIFICATIONS FOR FTA BUS - 24 AMBULATORY PASSENGERS *
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FTAB04 - TXLN

NOTE: ALL SPECIFICATIONS SHALL BE CONSIDERED MINIMUM UNLESS STATED
OTHERWISE

****************** PART 1 - CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS ******************

SECTION 1 - GENERAL DIMENSIONS
(A) INTERIOR HEIGHT: 76.5"
(B) INTERIOR WIDTH: 90"
(C) LENGTH OVERALL 294"
(D) WHEELBASE: 176"
(E) GVWR: 14,050 LBS
(F) ALL STANDARD NEW AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT AS ADVERTISED BY THE
MFR AND AS REQUIRED FOR THE NUMBER OF PASSENGERS SPECIFIED.
(H) REAR AXLE WIDTH: 92.2" MINIMUM

SECTION 2 - ENGINE & ASSOCIATED ITEMS
(A) ENGINE: 8 CYLINDER 6.0 LITER, GAS
(B) ENGINE COMPARTMENT: SHALL BE INSULATED FROM THE PASSENGER
COMPARTMENT TO MINIMIZE NOISE LEVEL AND HEAT.
(C) ENGINE SHALL BE FURNISHED WITH A LARGE CAPACITY FULL FLOW OIL
FILTER AND AUXILIARY ENGINE OIL COOLER.

SECTION 3 - COOLING SYSTEM
(A) RADIATOR: HEAVY DUTY, SHALL BE HIGHEST CAPACITY AVAILABLE
FROM MFR.
(B) COOLANT SYSTEM SHALL BE DESIGNED TO PREVENT ENGINE OVER-
HEATING DURING PROLONGED IDLING AT HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES.
(C) COOLING SYSTEM SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH A HOT ENGINE WARNING
INDICATOR IN ADDITION TO THE WATER TEMPERATURE GAUGE.
(D) ALL WATER HOSES SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM EXCESSIVE HEAT FROM
THE ENGINE AND/OR TRANSMISSION.
(E) PROTECTION: VEHICLE SHALL HAVE PERMANENT ETHYLENE GLYCOL
ANTIFREEZE PROVIDING PROTECTION FOR AMBIENT TEMPERATURES FROM
-20 F TO +100 F WHILE VEHICLES ARE USED FOR PROLONGED TRANSIT
PURPOSES.

SECTION 4 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
(A) ALTERNATOR: 195 AMPS, SINGLE BELT TYPE WITH RECTIFIER.
RECTIFIER MAY BE EITHER INTEGRAL OR EXTERNALLY CONNECTED.
VOLTAGE REGULATOR SHALL BE SOLID STATE.
(B) BATTERIES: DUAL, 12 VOLT, 1200 CCA, LEAD ACID PREMIUM
CONSTRUCTION MAINTENANCE FREE.
(C) ALL ACCESSORIES AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT WITH THE EXCEPTION OF
HEAD LIGHTS, TAIL LIGHTS, PARKING LIGHTS, EMERGENCY FLASHERS,
AND INTERIOR LIGHTS SHALL BE WIRED THRU THE VEHICLE
IGNITION SWITCH SO AS TO BE OPERATIVE ONLY WITH SWITCH SO AS
BE OPERATIVE ONLY WITH SWITCH IN THE "ON" OR "ACCESSORY"
POSITION.
(D) CHASSIS MFR'S VEHICLE WIRING SHALL REMAIN UNCHANGED TO THE
GREATEST EXTENT PRACTICABLE CONSISTENT WITH REQUIREMENT OF
THESE SPECIFICATIONS.
(E) A SEPARATE FUSE PANEL FOR ALL ADD-ON COMPONENTS LOCATED IN AN
ACCESSIBLE AREA WITHIN THE VEHICLE SHALL BE PROVIDED.
(F) WIRING AND TERMINALS SHALL MEET OR EXCEED CURRENT FEDERAL AND
VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS AND SHALL BE AMPLY SIZED FOR BOTH MECH-
ANICAL STRENGTH AS WELL AS TO CARRY REQUIRED CURRENTS WITHOUT
SIGNIFICANT VOLTAGE DROPS.
(G) WIRING SHALL BE CONTINUOUSLY ENCLOSED IN NON-METALLIC LOOM
MEETING CURRENT SAE STANDARD J562A AND BE ADEQUATELY SUPPORTED
FOR PROTECTION FROM HEAT, MOISTURE, SOLVENTS, CORROSION, ROAD
DEBRIS, ABRASION AND TENSION.
(H) WIRING SHALL BE OF SUFFICIENT LENGTH TO PERMIT POSITIONING AS
WELL AS REPLACE OF TERMINALS TWICE WITHOUT EXCESSIVE TENSION.
(I) PROTECTIVE GROMMETS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT POINTS WHERE WIRING
PENETRATES METAL OR OTHER MATERIALS.
(J) POWER WIRE TO LIFT MUST BE SECURELY CLAMPED AND PROTECTED.
(K) OEM WIRING ENCLOSED IN PACKARD CONDUIT OR EQUAL IS ACCEPTABLE.
OEM AND ALL OTHER WIRING NOT PROTECTED MUST MEET ABOVE SPECI-
FICATIONS. ANY WIRING INCLUDING OEM THAT IS ROUTED OVER
EXPOSED, JAGGED METAL SHALL BE ENCLOSED IN NON-METALIC LOOM AS
DESCRIBED ABOVE. ALL WIRING, INCLUDING CHASSIS MFRS, THAT IS
LOCATED IN THE RAISED ROOF SHALL BE ENCLOSED IN NON-METALLIC
LOOM AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.
(L) GROUNDING OF COMPONENTS SHALL BE THRU POLARIZED, SHIELDED
TERMINALS WIRED TO MAIN STRUCTURAL GROUND POINTS. GROUNDING
THRU HINGED DOORS OR COVERS OF ANY TYPE ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
GROUND POINTS SHALL BE BOLTED TO MAIN STRUCTURE FREE OF PAINT,
OIL OR RUST, AND COATED WITH SILICONE GREASE AFTER FASTENING.
(M) ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS WHICH MAY REQUIRE SERVICING OR REPLACE-
MENT, SHALL BE READILY ACCESSIBLE THRU ACCESS PANELS OR
COVERS. INSTALLATION OF AFTER-MARKET ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND
SYSTEMS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT SHALL BE ELIMINATED TO THE
GREATEST POSSIBLE EXTENT.
(N) AN IN-LINE CIRCUIT BREAKER, WITH MANUAL REST, OF AN ADEQUATE
CAPACITY FOR THE POWER CIRCUIT TO THE WHEELCHAIR LIFT SHALL BE
PROVIDED IN A READILY ACCESSIBLE LOCATION WITHIN THE VEHICLE.
(O) COMPLETE WIRING DIAGRAMS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH EACH VEHICLE.
(P) ALL WIRES TO BE FUNCTION AND COLOR-CODED AS INDICATED IN
WIRING DIAGRAM FOR EASE OF SERVICE.

SECTION 5 - FUEL SYSTEM
(A) FUEL TANK CAPACITY: 55 GALLONS
(B) SYSTEM DESIGN: DESIGN SHALL NOT PERMIT FUMES FROM ENTERING
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
(C) FUEL SYSTEM SHALL MEET ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL SAFETY STANDARDS
(D) A FRAME MOUNTED FUEL FILTER WITH REPLACEABLE ELEMENTS IS
REQUIRED

SECTION 6 - STEERING
(A) STEERING: HEAVY DUTY, POWER STEERING REQUIRED
(B) TILT-WHEEL: REQUIRED, CHASSIS MFR SUPPLIED

SECTION 7 - TRANSMISSION: TRANSMISSION SHALL BE FULLY AUTOMATIC,
HEAVY DUTY, FOUR SPEED, MINIMUM ELECTRIC LOCKOUT OVERDRIVE,
WITH AUXILIARY COOLER FROM CHASSIS MFR.
SECTION 8 - DRIVETRAIN
(A) REAR AXLE RATIO SHALL BE APPROPRIATE FOR THE ENGINE AND
TRANSMISSION. REAR AXLE RATIO SHALL BE SUCH THAT A HIGHWAY
CRUSING SPEED OF 65 MPH OR MORE CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED AT AN
ENGINE SPEED PROVIDING GOOD ECONOMY, MINIMUM WEAR AND NOISE TO
THE ENGINE, AND RETAIN REASONABLE ACCELERATION.
(B) EACH SECTION OF THE DRIVE SHAFT SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH A GUARD
TO PREVENT IT FROM STRIKING THE GROUND OR VEHICLE FLOOR IF IT
SHOULD BREAK.
SECTION 9 - MUD FLAPS: VEHICLE SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH FRONT AND REAR
MUD FLAPS. THESE MUD FLAPS SHALL BE FASTENED INTO A STEEL
SUPPORT THAT SHOULD BE A PART OF THE STEEL SUB FRAME WITH
MECHANICAL FASTENERS.

SECTION 10 - BUMPERS
(A) FRONT BUMPER: CHASSIS OEM BUMPER
(B) REAR BUMPER:
(1) BUMPER SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF 14-GAUGE 2" BY 6" STEEL
TUBE, WRAP AROUND CHANNEL, OR 10-GAUGE FORMED BUMPER.
(2) BUMPER SHALL BE ATTACHED TO CHASSIS FRAME.
(3) BUMPER COLOR SHALL BE BLACK OR WHITE.

SECTION 11 - BRAKES
(A) SERVICE BRAKES SHALL BE POWER-ASSISTED, HYDRAULICALLY OPERATED
AND SELF-ADJUSTING.
(B) OPERATION SHALL BE FREE OF NOISE AND SQUEAL.
(C) BRAKES SHALL BE 4-WHEEL DISC FRONT AND REAR.
(D) BRAKES SHALL BE LARGEST AND HEAVIEST DUTY AVAILABLE FROM THE
CHASSIS MFR FOR THE GVWR SPECIFIED.
(E) PARKING BRAKE SHALL BE THE CHASSIS MFR'S STANDARD MECHANICAL
TYPE, LOCATED AT LEFT OF DRIVER FOR ACTIVATION OF REAR BRAKES.

SECTION 12 WHEELS
(A) VEHICLES SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH THE HEAVIEST DUTY AVAILABLE
VENTILATED ONE PIECE STEEL WHEELS 16" DIAMETER.
(B) SINGLE FRONT WHEELS, DUAL REAR WHEELS, AND SPARE ARE REQUIRED
(C) ALL WHEELS SHALL BE COMPLETELY IDENTICAL AND INTERCHANGEABLE.

SECTION 13 - TIRES
(A) 7 EA. LT225/75R 16D BSW ALL SEASON
(B) TIRES SHALL BE BALANCED
(C) ALL TIRES SHALL BE COMPLETELY INTERCHANGEABLE.
(D) ALL WHEELS SHALL HAVE TIRES MOUNTED ON THEM AND SHALL BE
INFLATED TO THE PROPER PRESSURE

SECTION 14 - SUSPENSION: HEAVY DUTY SUSPENSION REQUIRED ON FRONT AND
REAR WITH CHASSIS MFR'S STABILIZERS FRONT AND REAR.

SECTION 15 - EXHAUST
(A) EXHAUST PIPE MUST BE MOUNTED IN SUCH A MANNER THAT EXHAUST
GASES AND SOOT DOES NOT MAR THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE BUS.
(B) EXHAUST FUMES MUST NOT ENTER THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
(C) EXHAUST MUST EXIT THE LEFT SIDE OF BUS BEHIND THE REAR WHEELS.
(D) ENGINE MUST MEET OR EXCEED ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL AND STATE
EXHAUST EMISSION REQUIREMENTS.

SECTION 16 - REQUIRED INSTRUMENTS ETC
(A) AMMETER OR VOLTMETER
(B) SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER
(C) OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
(D) ENGINE/WATER TEMPERATURE GAUGE
(E) FUEL GAUGE
(F) DRIVER'S SUN VISOR TO BE PROVIDED ON LEFT SIDE
(G) HEADLIGHT HIGH BEAM ACTUATOR AND INDICATOR
(H) DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL AND FLASHER ACTION LIGHT
(I) TURN SIGNAL LEVER (COLUMN MOUNTED)
(J) EMERGENCY FLASHER CONTROL
(K) CLEARANCE OR MARKER LIGHTS, CONTROLLED BY HEADLIGHT CONTROL
SWITCH.
(L) DRIVER COAT HOOK SHALL BE PROVIDED IN DRIVER'S AREA
(M) VISIBLE AND AUDIBLE WARNING DEVISES SHALL BE INSTALLED TO
INFORM FOLLOWING VEHICLES AND PEDESTRIANS OF REVERSE OPERATION
INCLUDING DUAL HORNS AND BACK UP ALARM.
(N) MASTER EXTERIOR LIGHT SWITCH AND AUXILIARY SWITCHES FOR ANY
CLEARANCE OR MARKER LIGHTS.
(O) SWITCH AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR PASSENGER AIR CONDITIONER
AND HEATER.
(P) SEPERATE SWITCH AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLS FOR DRIVER'S COM-
PARTMENT HEATER AND DEFROSTER.
(Q) 3 SPEED WIPER CONTROL WITH LOW, HIGH, AND INTERMITTENT SPEEDS
(R) ALL CONTROLS SHALL BE WITHIN DRIVER'S ARM REACH WITH SEAT
BELT FASTENED.
(S) ALL SWITCHES SHALL BE MOUNTED IN CONVENIENT GROUPINGS IN A
PANEL NEAR THE DRIVER.
(T) ALL INSTRUMENTS SHALL BE GROUPED ON A SINGLE PANEL IN FULL
VIEW OF THE DRIVER WITH NO INSTRUMENTS OBSTRUCTED BY CONTROLS,
TRIM PANELS, OR OTHER APPURTENANCES AND ARRANGED IN A CONSIST-
ENT AND UNIFORM MANNER.
(U) PASSENGER COMPARTMENT DOME LIGHTS WITH LIGHT SWITCH. LIGHT
SHALL BE MOUNTED IN CEILING ABOVE AISLE TO ILLUMINATE WALKWAY.
(V) AM/FM PUSH BUTTON STEREO RADIO

SECTION 17 - SEATING
(A) ALL SEATING SHALL MEET FMVSS 302 & 207. VEHICLE WILL HAVE 24
PASSENGER SEATS.
(B) SEATS SHALL BE MID BACK NON-RECLINING AND HAVE 10 TO 15% ANGLE
TO PROVIDE COMFORT FOR PASSENGERS.
(C) ARM RESTS REQUIRED ON AISLE SIDE
(D) ANTI-VANDAL GRAB HANDLES SHALL BE LOCATED ON TOP OF EACH
AISLE SEAT.
(E) FRONT OR BOTTOM CUSHION SHALL BE FOAM ROLLED AND CONTOURED.
NOTE: NO SEAT WILL BE ACCEPTED THAT LEANS PASSENGER FORWARD.
(F) SEATS SHALL BE UPHOLSTERED WITH A COMMERCIAL GRADE, HEAVY
DUTY EXPANDED AUTOMOTIVE APPROVED VINYL MEETING THE FOLLOWING
I. 32 OZ. PER SQUARE
II. MUST MEET FMVSS 302 FOR FIRE RETARDENCY
III. SHALL SHOW NO CHANGE AT 20,000 CYCLES OF THE WYSENBEEK
ABRASION TEST
IV. SHALL PASS THE TEST FOR ULTRAVIOLET, AGING AND MILDEW PROOF
V. COLD CRACK-RESISTANCE SHALL MEET ASTM D-1790 FOR
-20 DEGREES
VI. SEAT UPHOLSTERY SHALL BE SEWN USING HIGH QUALITY ULTRA-
VII. COLORS SHALL BE SELECTED FROM MFR'S STANDARD GRAY TO
HARMONIZE WITH OTHER INTERIOR COLORS.
VIII. SEAT BACKS SHALL BE OF SAME MATERIAL AS THE CUSHIONS.
(G) EACH AMBULATORY PASSENGER SEAT POSITION SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH
ONE AUTOMATICALLY RETRACTABLE PASSENGER RESTRAINT LAP BELT
ANCHORED TO THE SEAT IN CONFORMANCE WITH FMVSS 209 AND 210.
(H) OPERATOR/DRIVER'S SEAT SHALL BE DELUXE HIGH BACK SEAT EQUIPPED
WITH AUTOMATICALLY RETRACTABLE LAP AND SHOULDER HARNESS.
(I) OVER-HEAD GRAB RAILS (RAILS FOR STANDEES TO HOLD ON TO) MUST
BE ON BOTH SIDES OF CEILING.

SECTION 18 - PAINT
(A) INTERIOR COLOR: WHITE OR GRAY THAT COMPLIMENTS SEATING & DASH
(B) EXTERIOR COLOR: PAINT SHALL MATCH EXISTING VEHICLES

SECTION 19 - LIGHTING
(A) ALL EXTERIOR LIGHTS SHALL MEET U.S.D.O.T REQUIREMENTS.
(B) LIGHTS SHALL BE SINGLE CONTACT EXCEPT FOR TAIL, STOP, AND REAR
TURN SIGNAL.
(C) HEADLIGHTS OF SEALED BEAM TYPE ARE REQUIRED WITH HIGH AND LOW
BEAM
(D) DIRECTIONAL SIGNALS SHALL BE PROVIDED AND SHALL HAVE A REMOVE-
ABLE AMBER LENS IN FRONT AND RED IN THE REAR. DIRECTIONAL
SIGNALS SHALL MEET ALL FMVSS STANDARDS.
(E) REAR STOP AND TAIL LIGHTS SHALL BE PROVIDED.
(F) AN ADDITIONAL STOPLIGHT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND SHALL BE MOUNTED
THIS LIGHT SHALL BE WIRED TO OPERATE IN CONJUCTION WITH THE
NORMAL STOP LIGHTS.
(G) A CIRCUIT SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR THE DIRECTIONAL SIGNALS WHICH,
WHEN ON, WILL CAUSE THEM TO FUNCION AS TRAFFIC HAZARD WARNING
SIGNALS.
(H) REAR LICENSE PLATE BRACKET WITH LIGHING SHALL BE PROVIDED TO
MEET FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATIONS.
(I) 2 EA. BACKUP LIGHTS SHALL BE PROVIDED TO MEET FEDERAL AND
(J) ALL OTHER LIGHTS SHALL BE PROVIDED AS REQUIRED BY STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
(K) LIGHTS SHALL OPERATE WITH OUR WITHOUT ENGINE RUNNNING.
(L) STEPWELL AREA SHALL BE ILLUMINATED BY DOOR SWITCH ACTIVATED
STEPWELL LIGHTS. THESE LIGHTS SHALL BE OFF WHEN THE DOORS ARE
CLOSED. THE LIGHTING SYSTEM SHALL PROVIDE NO LESS THAN 2 FOOT
CANDLES OF ILLUMINATION ON THE STEP TREADS WITH DOORS OPEN.

SECTION 20 - INTERIOR
(A) FLOOR CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE 3/4" FIBERGLASS REINFORCED PLYWOOD
WITH SEALED, HEAVY FLOOR COVERING.
(B) ALL FLOORING SHALL BE 2.2MM ALTRO META OR EQUAL.
(C) FLOORING COLOR TO BE DARK GRAY.
(D) VERTICAL STANCHIONS AND GRAB HANDLES SHALL BE MOUNTED TO THE
RIBBED FLOOR COVERING.
(E) GRAB OR GUARD RAIL INSTALLED ON BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF
ENTRANCE DOOR. GRAB RAILS SHALL BE 1-1/4" IN DIAMETER AND BE
CONSTRUCTED OF STAINLESS STEEL CLAD TUBING.
(F) VERTICAL STANCHIONS AND GRAB HANDLES SHALL BE MOUNTED TO THE
LEFT AND RIGHT OF AISLE, BEHIND THE DRIVER AND BESIDE THE STEP
WELL.
(G) ALL INTERIOR PANELS SHALL HARMONIZE WITH EXTERIOR VEHICLE
COLOR.
(H) ALL PROTRUDING HAZARDOUS SURFACES SHALL BE ELIMINATED.
(I) ALL INTERIOR PANELS, MATERIALS AND TREATMENTS SHALL BE FLAME
RETARDANT AND IN CONFORMANCE WITH FMVSS 302 AND TREATED TO BE
EASILY CLEANED.
(J) INTERIOR SHALL BE SCUFF RESISTANT.

SECTION 21 - MIRRORS
(A) EXTERIOR MIRRORS:
I. 2. EA.
II. SIZE: 6" X 9"
III. LOCATION: 1 RIGHT SIDE, 1 LEFT SIDE
IV. CO-PILOT SIDE MOUNTING BRACKET SHALL BE FENDER MOUNT QUAD
DESIGN OR FRONT QUARTER PANEL MOUNTED.
V. MIRROR ARM IS TO BE ADEQUATE LENGTH TO PROVIDE REARWARD
VISION.
VI. CONVEX MIRRORS: 4" CONVEX MIRROR SHALL BE MOUNTED BELOW
REGULAR MIRRORS ON BRACKETS WHICH ARE FIRMLY ATTACHED IN
SUCH A MANNER AS TO PREVENT VIBRATION AND LOSS OF ADJUST-
MENT.
VII. CONVEX ADJUSTMENT: CONVEX MIRRORS SHALL HAVE THEIR OWN
INDEPENDENT HEAD ROTATION AND AJUSTMENT.
VIII. MIRROR BRACKET ARMS: SHALL BE FULLY ADJUSTABLE.
(B) INTERIOR MIRROR:
I. FULLY ADJUSTABLE
II. DIMENSIONS: 6" X 16"
III. NON-GLARE: REQUIRED
IV. LOCATION: OVERHEAD ABOVE WINDSHIELD
V. SHALL BE MOUNTED IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO PREVENT THE DRIVER
FROM ACCIDENTALLY HITTING THE MIRROR.

SECTION 22 - INTERIOR LIGHTING
(A) AUTOMATIC ACCESS LIGHT SHALL BE INSTALLED ON PASSENGER
ENTRANCE.
(B) DRIVER COURTESY LIGHT SHALL LIGHT WHEN DRIVER DOOR IS OPENED.
(C) ALL OTHER LIGHTS SHALL OPERATE ONLY WHEN IGINITION IS IN THE
"ON" POSITION.
(D) PASSENGERS LIGHTS SHALL BE 12 FOOT CANDLES OF ILLUMINATION
MEASURED AT 36" ABOVE THE FLOOR OVER EACH PASSENGER SEAT.
(E) OVERHEAD DOME LIGHTS SHALL BE INSTALLED MID AND REAR OF THE
VEHICLE LOCATED OVER CENTER AISLE TO ILLUMINATE WALK WAY.
(F) STEPWELL AREA SHALL HAVE NO LESS THAN 2 FOOT CANDLES OF
ILLUMINATION ON THE STEP TREADS WITH THE DOOR OPEN.

SECTION 23 - UNDERCOATING: ENTIRE BODY FRAME UNDER STRUCTURE OF THE
VEHICLE SHALL BE FULLY UNDERCOATED WITH NON-FLAMMABLE RESIN-
TYPE MATERIAL, POLYOLEUM, OR EQUAL.

SECTION 24 - WINDOWS
(A) ALL GLASS IN THE VEHICLE SHALL BE TINTED SINGLE DENSITY 3/16"
TEMPERED OR HEHR-TEMPERED.
(B) WINDSHIELD SHALL HAVE A HEAVIER TINT ABOVE EYE LEVEL.
(C) 2 EMERGENCY SIDE EXIT WINDOWS SHALL BE PROVIDED ON EACH SIDE.
(D) DECALS SHALL BE FASTENED TO INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND
EMERGENCY WINDOWS WITH INSTRUCTIONS AS TO THEIR USE.
(E) PASSENGER WINDOWS SHALL BE SLIDING SAFETY SMOKED GLASS TO
REDUCE LIGHT TRANSMITTANCE BY APPROXIMATELY 31%.
(F) WINDOWS SHALL BE 24" X 36".
(G) DRAIN HOLES SHALL BE INCORPORATED IN THE WINDOW SASH FRAME TO
ALLOW INTERIOR CONDENSATION TO DRAIN TO THE EXTERIOR.
(H) BODY AND SASH CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE SUCH THAT THE SASH DRAIN
WILL PREVENT ENTRANCE OR BACKUP OF WATER INTO THE COACH.
(I) A WINDOW SHALL BE PROVIDED IN THE RIGHT SIDE TRANSITION PANEL
BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD AND COWL AND FRONT PASSENGER DOOR TO
ELIMINATE THE BLIND SPOT.

SECTION 25 - WINDSHIELD WIPERS
(A) WINDSHIELD WIPER SHALL BE POWERED BY AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE
ELECTRIC WIPER MOTOR.
(B) WIPER CONTROLS SHALL INCLUDE INTERMITTANT, LOW, AND HIGH.
(C) WINDSHIELD WIPER MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN EACH SIDE OF THE WIND-
SHIELD AND MEET FMVSS 102.
(D) WIPER ARMS SHALL BE A PARKING TYPE.
(E) WINDHIELD WIPER BLADES SHALL BE THE REPLACEABLE TYPE.
(F) WINDSHIELD WASHER SYSTEM SHALL BE INCLUDED MEETING FMVSS 102.
(G) WASHER SYSTEM SHALL HAVE DUAL NOZZLES CAPABLE OF SPRAYING
CLEANING SOLUTION ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD
(H) WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR AND NOZZLES MUST BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
(I) WASHER SHALL BE CONTROLLED BY HAND CONTROLS LOCATED IN THE
DRIVER'S COMPARTMENT.

SECTION 25 - HEATING AND VENTILATION
(A) WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING SHALL HAVE ADJUSTABLE OUTPUT CONTROLLED
FROM WITHIN EASY REACH OF THE DRIVER.
(B) HEATERS SHALL HAVE A SWITCH FOR DRIVER'S HEATER AND A SWITCH
FOR THE PASSENGER HEATER, OR THEREMOSTATICALLY CONTROLLED FROM
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.
(C) SUCCESSFUL BIDDER SHALL CERTIFY THAT THE HEATING SYSTEM IS
ADEQUATE FOR THE VEHICLE BEING PROVIDED.
(D) ALL HEATER HOSES AND WIRES THAT PASS WITHIN 12" OF EXHAUST
SYSTEM SHALL BE SHIELDED IN A MANNER TO PREVENT HEAT DAMAGE TO
THEM.
(E) FRONT HEATING SYSTEM SHALL BE 20,000 BTU'S AND SHALL DISTRI-
BUTE AIR TO DIRECT SUFFICIENT HEAT INTO STEPWELL TO PREVENT
THE ACCUMILATION OF ICE AND SNOW.
(F) AN AUXILIARY HEATER OF 65,000 BTU SHALL BE PROVIDED IN THE
BACK OF THE VEHICLE. A 2-SPEED SWITCH FOR THE AUXILIARY HEATER
SHALL BE PROVIDED. IT SHALL BE POSSIBLE TO ISOLATE THIS SYSTEM
FOR SUMMER OPERATION. THIS ISOLATION VALVE SHALL BE PLACED IN
A READILY ACCESSIBLE LOCATION.

SECTION 26 - AIR CONDIITIONING
(A) TOTAL AIR CONDITIONING OUTPUT SHALL BE 67,000 B.T.U. MINIMUM
AND SHALL CONSIST OF FRONT AND REAR EVAPORATORS.
(B) FRONT (OR DRIVER'S AREA SYSTEM) - SHALL BE CHASSIS MFR'S DASH
INSTALLED SYSTEM.
(C) REAR SYSTEM;
(1) EVAPORATOR;
(A) CEILING MOUNTED NEAR REAR WALL
(B) 55,000 B.T.U. MINIMUM
(C) CONDENSATE DRAIN SYSTEM SHALL BE DESIGNED IN SUCH A
MANNER THAT THERE IS NO SPILLAGE OR LEAKING INTO THE
PASSENGER AREA AT ANY TIME INCLUDING TURNS OR STOPS
(D) CONSTRUCTION - COPPER TUBE WITH ALUMINUM FINS
(E) LOW PRESSURE SWITCH - REQUIRED
(F) 1200 CFM MINIMUM
(G) 2 FANS MINIMUM
(2) CONDENSER;
(A) SKIRT MOUNTED, ROAD SIDE
(B) 2200 CFM RATING
(C) 2 FANS MINIMUM
(D) CONDENSER SHALL CONTAIN COPPER TUBES WITH ALUMINUM
FINS
(E) INSTALLATION SHALL FACILITATE EASY ACCESS FOR MAINTE-
NANCE BUT SHIELD CONDENSER FROM ROAD SPLASH
(F) HIGH PRESSURE SWITCH REQUIRED
(3) ACCEPTABLE BRANDS - CARRIER A/C INDUSTRIES, TRANSAIR, ACC,
OR EQUAL.
(4) NOTE: ROOF TOP MOUNTED EQUIPMENT IS NOT ACCEPTABLE
(D) COMPRESSORS - DUAL, TIE-IN SYSTEM NOT ACCEPTABLE
(E) ALL A/C RELATED TUBING AND WIRING THAT PASS WITHIN 12" OF
EXHAUST SYSTEMS SHALL BE SHIELDED IN A MANNER TO PREVENT HEAT
DAMAGE TO THEM.
(F) WARRANTIES;
(1) FRONT/DASH MOUNTED UNIT - MFR'S STANDARD
(2) REAR/CEILING MOUNTED UNIT - 24 MONTHS FROM DELIVERY DATE
(G) REQUIRED INFORMATION FROM SUCCESSFUL BIDDER;
(1) OPERATORS, MAINTENANCE, PARTS MANUAL
(2) IN-STATE WARRANTY AND SERVICE PROVIDER CONTACT INFORMATION

SECTION 27 - PASSENGER DOORS, STEPS, AND STEPWELL
(A) A HEAVY DUTY SCHOOL BUS TYPE MANUAL DOOR CONTROL AT DRIVER'S
RIGHT HAND AND WITHIN ARM'S REACH FOR A 5'2" PERSON IS
REQUIRED THE DOOR LINKAGE SHALL BE OVER CENTER SELF-LOCKING
TYPE AND MOUNTED TO THE FLOOR. MOUNTING SHALL NOT IMPEDE
ACCESS TO THE DRIVER'S SEAT NOR SHALL IT IN ANY WAY INTERFERE
WITH THE REMOVAL OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER. DOOR SHALL
BE TRANSIT TYPE OUTWARD OPENING PASSENGER DOOR WITH STEPWELL,
AND SHALL BE LOCATED TOWARD THE FRONT OF THE RIGHT SIDE OF
THE VEHICLE. DIMENSIONS SHALL BE:
I. OVERALL CLEARANCE HEIGHT 80"
II. OVERALL CLEARANCE WIDTH 28"
III. TREAD DEPTH 8"
IV. RISER HEIGHT 9.5"
V. FIRST STEP TO GROUND 11-1/2"
(B) STEP WELLS SHALL BE MODULAR DESIGN 14_GAUGE GALVANIZED STEEL
SMOOTHLY AND CONTINUOUSLY WELDED INTO THE BODY STRUCTURE.
STEPWELL SHALL BE ADEQUATELY REINFORCED TO PREVENT NOTICIABLE
DEFLECTION WHEN EITHER IS LOADED OVER THE CENTER HALF WITH A
300# STATIC LOAD. INDIVIDUAL RISERS SHALL NOT EXCEED 9.5" IN
THE CASE OF MORE THAN ONE RISER ALL SHALL BE THE SAME HEIGHT.
(C) STEPWELL SHALL BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED AND WEATHER TIGHT WHEN
PASSENGER DOOR IS IN THE CLOSED POSITION.
(D) ALL AISLES, STEPS, FLOOR AREAS WHERE PEOPLE WALK AND FLOORS IN
THE SECUREMENT LOCATIONS SHALL HAVE SLIP-RESISTANT SURFACES.
(E) ALL STEP EDGES, THRESHOLDS AND THE LOADING EDGE OF LIFT PLAT-
FORMS SHALL HAVE A BAND OF COLOR(S) RUNNING THE FULL WIDTH OF
THE STEP ON EDGE WHICH CONTRASTS FROM THE STEP TREAD, RISER OR
LIFT SURFACE, EITHER LIGHT-ON-DARK OR DARK-ON-LIGHT.
(F) ALL DOORS SHALL BE PROPERLY SEALED TO PREVENT ENTRY OF AIR
DRAFTS AND WATER INTO VEHICLE INTERIOR, INCLUDING SPRAY FROM
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE WASH EQUIPMENT AND DRIVEN RAIN.
(G) KEYS AND LOCKS FOR ALL DOORS SHALL BE SUPPLIED.
(H) WHEN THE ENTRANCE DOOR IS CLOSED, THE LOWER STEP SHALL NOT
PROTRUDE BEYOND THE DOOR LINE.

SECTION 28 - REAR EMERGENCY EXIT: REAR EXIT MUST CONSIST OF A DOOR
WITH UPPER WINDOW.

SECTION 29 - MISCELLANEOUS
(A) A 5# ABC TYPE FIRE EXTINGUISHER SHALL BE FURNISHED AND MOUNTED
AT A LOCATION CONVENIENT TO THE DRIVER INSIDE THE VEHICLE.
(B) A 3 TRIANGLE REFLECTOR KIT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND SECURELY
MOUNTED IN AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE LOCATION.
(C) A FIRST AID SERVICE SHALL BE PROVIDED AND SECURELY MOUNTED IN
AND EASILY ACCESSIBLE LOCATION.

SECTION 30 - WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS
(A) CHASSIS: 36,000 MILES OR 36 MONTHS INCLUDING ALL PARTS & LABOR
(B) BODY & ROLL CAGE: 75,000 MILES OR 60 MONTHS INCLUDING ALL
PARTS & LABOR.
(C) ALL OTHER ITEMS: 25,000 MILES OR 12 MONTHS INCLUDING ALL PARTS
AND LABOR.

SECTION 31 - CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS & STANDARDS COMPLIANCE
REQUIRED AFTER AWARD RECOMMENDATION BUT PRIOR TO DELIVERY.
(A) SUCCESSFUL VENDOR SHALL PROVIDE CERTIFICATION THAT VEHICLE(S)
COMPLY WITH ALL RELEVANT FEDERAL AND STATE STANDARDS PERTAINING
TO SAFETY AND POLLUTION.
(A) MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY - VEHICLE(S) SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL APPLI-
CABLE MOTOR SAFETY, POLLUTION, AND EMISSION STANDARDS
ESTABLISHED BY THE U.S.D.O.T AND THE STATE OF TENNESSEE IN
EFFECT AT THE DATE MFR.
(B) FIRE SAFETY PRACTICES - MFR SHALL CERTIFY THAT ALL COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS USED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE VEHICLES HAVE BEEN
TESTED BY A RECOGNIZED TESTING LABORATORY, AND THAT THE RESULTS
ARE WITHIN THE LIMITS SET FORTH IN THE "RECOMMENDED
FIRE SAFETY PRACTICES FOR RURAL AND SPECIALIZED TRANSIT BUS
MATERIALS SELECTION" PUBLISHED BY THE UMTA OFFICE OF SAFETY IN
MARCH, 1989.
(C) A COPY OF THE ALTOONA TESTING CENTER RESULTS MUST BE INCLUDED
TEST MUST BE FOR 7 YEARS, 200,000 MILES (EXECUTIVE SUMMARY).
(D) BODY MFR/MODIFIER MUST SUBMIT CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE WITH
ISO 2000-9001 STANDARDS.

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THE FOLLOWING ATTACHMENTS ARE CONSIDERED PART OF THIS BID;

FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION EQUIPMENT PURCHASE CONTRACT CLAUSES
APPENDIX F, PAGES 1 THRU 52 INCLUDING;

01. FLY AMERICA REQUIREMENTS
02. BUY AMERICA
03. CHARTER BUS AND SCHOOL BUS REQUIRMENTS
04. CARGO PREFERENCE REQUIRMENTS
05. SEISMIC SAFETY REQUIRMENTS
06. ENERGY CONSERVATION REQUIREMENTS
07. CLEAN WATER REQUIREMENTS
08. BUS TESTING
09. PRE-AWARD AND POST-DELIVERY AUDIT REQUREMENTS
10. LOBBYING
11. ACCESS TO RECORDS AND REPORTS
12. FEDERAL CHANGES
13. BONDING REQUIREMENTS
14. CLEAN AIR
15. RECYCLED PRODUCTS
16. DAVIS-BACON AND COPELAND ANTI-KICKBACK ACTS
17. CONTRACT WORK HOURS AND SAFETY STANDARDS ACT
18. {RESERVED}
19. NO GOVERNMENT OBLIGATION TO THIRD PARTIES
20. PROGRAM FRAUD AND FALSE OR FRAUDULENT STATEMENTS AND RELATED
ACTS
21. TERMINATION
22. GOVERNMENT-WIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT)
23. PRIVACY ACT
24. CIVIL RIGHT REQUIREMENTS
25. BREACHES AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
26. PATENT AND RIGHTS IN DATA
27. TRANSIT EMPLOYEE PROTECTIVE AGREEMENTS
28. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (DBE)
29. {RESERVED}
30. INCORPORATION OF FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) TERMS
31. DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING
32. CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE

CERTIFICATIONS FOR CAPITAL PROCUREMENT +$5,000.00 BY BID PROCESS FORM

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