IFB+110.7-23-022+-+NWB+Response.pdf

April 20, 2023

To: Chad Keech

State of North Dakota

From: Tyler Todhunter - Northwest Bus Sales

Re: IFB 110.7-23-022

Hi Chad, Northwest Bus Sales, Inc

33207 Pacific Highway South

Federal Way, WA 98003

Phone (253) 841-9997

Fax (253) 845-9384 www.nwbus.com

Thank you for the opportunity to participate in your IFB for cutaway shuttle buses. Northwest Bus Sales aims to be the most competitively priced provider of quality buses, but where we really shine is in our support- both during and after the sale. Attached you will find our response to your IFB. We appreciate your business and look forward to working with you on this contract. If you have any questions regarding this quote, please do not hesitate to call me at 253-841-9997.

Best Regards, Tyler Todhunter

Northwest Bus Sales tyle r@nwbus.com www.nwbus.com

Acting through its Purchasing Agency:

BY: (Signature)

Printed Name:

Title:

Date:

State Procurement Office

Chad Keech

State Procurement Officer

6-08-2023

CUSTOMER INFORMATION SHIPPING / PAYMENT INFORMATION

Customer Pick Up:

YES

YES

End User Information

QTY CHASSIS PRICE ADDED

QTY

Endera - FORD E450 - Standard Floor

QTY

Altro Transflor Meta Storm, 2.2 mm ThickND STD

ND STD

Is this for a contract? YES or NO Model Number:

Address:

If YES please complete the fields to the right

City, St. Zip:

Ford E450, 158" WB, 7.3L V-8 Gas Engine, 14,500 GVWR, Door Delete

Less: Applicable Government Bid Assistance

CHASSIS PRICING

Less: Mobility Allowance

Number of units in this order:

Name:

City, St. Zip: Federal Way, WA 98003 City, St. Zip:

P.O. #:

Additional

Shipping

Instructions

ARE FTA FUNDS USED?

FTA INFO REQUIRED

YES or NO

State of North Dakota Applicable FIN / FAN Code:

Description:

Seating Capacity: 12 + 2WC

Date: 4/18/2023

Ship Best Way to Location Below:

Customer: Northwest Bus Sales Ship To:

Fax: Payment:

Contact: Tyler Todhunter Contact:

Phone: (206) 786-9244 Phone:

Address: 33207 Pacific Hwy S Address:

Sales: 303-880-2788

Cruise Control on Chassis

BASE CONVERSION

ND STD 24', E450, 158" WB, 14,500 GVWR

BODY / CONVERSION OPTIONS

Option #

FLOORING

ND STD L-Track stick on Rear Wall to hold down Q-Straint Tie-down system (replaces storage pouch)

Q-STRAINT W.C. SECUREMENT KITS

PARATRANSIT OPTIONS

ND STD

Option Description

ND STD Wheelchair Door Open Light on panel

ND STD

Rear Lift - ADA with Double Wheel Chair Doors, Windows, Shift Interlock & Lights

ND STD Q-8100-A1T-L - QRT DELUXE Retractable Shoulder / Lap Belt Combo - L Track

Braun Century - NCL-2 Lift, 34"x51", 800# with Front Pump & Safety Belt

ND STD Wheelchair Lift Power Switch on Panel

BRAUN WHEELCHAIR LIFTS

ND STD Additional light on inside of roof bow pointing towards wheelchair door opening

MISCELLANEOUS PARATRANSIT ACCESSORIES

ND STD Q-Straint 14" Quick Strap/Webbing Loop

ND STD Q-Straint Belt Cutter (Ship Loose)

Yellow Step Nosing reid@enderacorp.com

Warranty / Parts: 419-523-3593

ENDERA ORDER FORM

+1 419.523.3593

804 N. Pratt St.

Ottawa, OH 45875

Confidential: None

Created 08/12/2021

Revision: 09/01/2021

Endera Quality Control

ID# 500001

mailto:reid@enderacorp.com mailto:reid@enderacorp.com

Antenna ground plane, 18" minimum, welded to frame with access port

ND STD

EXTERIOR LIGHTS

ND STD 1 battery in Tray (OEM under hood)

ND STD Skirt Mounted Battery Box with Slide Out Battery Tray (Stainless Steel)

Romeo RIM Rear Bumper, Black

ND STD Exterior Mirrors, Rosco Remote Power - Heated, RH & LH, Black Arms (Exchange)

ND STD

ND STD

70K BTU Total - ACC-R236716 - Dual Compressors, Roof Cond., Ceiling Evap.

SAFETY OPTIONS

ACC DUAL COMPRESSOR - ROOF CONDENSER

Back Up AlarmND STD

ELECTRICAL

ND STD Door / Window Ajar Alarm Package (on all Egress Windows & Rear Door or Window)

ND STD

4" Amber Flashers on Rear only Activated by Wheel Chair Door Opening

CLIMATE CONTROL

ND STD Cove Flooring on Sidewall to Bottom of Seat Track

ND STD Fuel Pump Access Plate in Floor

Midship Turning Lights

ND STD Standee Line Behind Driver at Entrance Stanchion w/ Decal

Exit Indicator Light on Dash In Driver's Area (One for WC door and One for Rear Door)

ND STD Battery Disconnect Switch Mounted in Bulkhead Above Driver (Confirm location after award)

ND STD

ND STD Red Indicator Lights above each Emergency Exit (Total of 4)

Minimum 6 interior LED lights

ND STD Driver's dome light activited by driver door opening

ND STD ONE LED lights in kickboard PER wheelchair area, switch on dash and switch on each light

INTERIOR LIGHTS

ND STD

AUDIO / VISUAL

ND STD REI Radio AM/FM/CD/Clock

ND STD Hawk Eye Reverse Assist System

ND STD

ND STD

DOORS / WINDOWS

Intermotive Fast Idle (AFIS), No Interlock

Rear Door (32"x54") - With 2 Windows & light above door

ND STD

ND STD Back-up camera with 2 cameras and 7" LCD Screen

ND STD Conduits for 6 camera system with pull tape

ND STD Interlock shift lever to door open- bus won't go into gear if door open

ND STD Weatherproof exterior toggle switch for entrance door, ignition hot (Kubota)

ND STD Vented Windows with Flush Side Slider (Each)

ND STD 2 Egress Windows Streetside, 1 Egress Window Curbside

ND STD All door frames to be aluminum or stainless steel

CHASSIS / EXTERIOR

ND STD MorRyde RS Rear Suspension

ND STD Front Mud Flaps

ND STD

SIDEWALL / CEILING / HATCH

ND STD

ND STD All fasteners used for trim or componenets are stainless steel or corrosion resistant (Zync)

ND STD Interior Flat Mirror 6" x 16"

INTERIOR

ND STD

Exterior screws and bolts to be Stainless Steel

ND STD Exterior screws and bolts to be Stainless Steel

ND STD Exhaust exits 2" beyond body streetside

ND STD 2" Rub rail run full length of passenger compartment at floor level

ND STD

ND STD Roof Hatch - Transpec 1975 (500275)

Full Undercoating

Rain gutters over all doors and windows

ND STD Valve Stem Extender Inner Dual Rear Wheel, pair

Exhaust hangers bolted to chassis

Pro Air HEATERS

Alignment Certification Post-Production

ND STD Valeo 70K BTU, 3 Speed-Mounted Under Seat With Shut Off Valves

ND STD Wide Angle Lens 11" x 14" (Shipped Loose)

ND STD

Confidential: None

Created 08/12/2021

Revision: 09/01/2021

Endera Quality Control

ID# 500001

PLEASE SUBMIT FLOORPLAN WITH ORDER

Delivery Date Requested:

Delivery Date Approved:

Right hand entry stanchion, floor to ceiling, padded

ND STD

5 Lb. ABC Fire Extinguisher w/ Bracket

Bi-Directional Reflective Triangles

ND STD

ND STD Bloodborne Pathogen Kit / Body Fluid Kit

ND STD

ND STD Dual 1.25-1.5" grab rails parallel to entry steps (if not standard)

Padded Stachion at Entrance Door (Above Seat Level Pool Noodle Style)

ND STD Farebox Mounting Pole

ND STD Ceiling Grab Rail Curbside (ADA requirement)

ND STD All Stanchions Bolted to Structure (not just floor), Pool Noodle Style Padding above seat level)

MISC OPTIONS

SEATING

ND STD

ND STD 25 Unit First Aid Kit w/ Plastic Waterproof Case, ANSI 2009

GRAB RAIL / STANCHION / PANELS

ND STD Ford E-450 Spare Tire (Placed Loose in Back of Bus)

Decal - "Stand clear when lift in operation"

ND STD Stanchion Behind Driver with Modesty Panel and 1/4" Smoked Plexiglass Panel (POOL NOODLE PADDED)

Decal - "Watch Your Step"

ND STD

ND STD

DRIVER'S SEATING

ND STD SHIELD FC Recliner, RH Arm, 4 Position Lumbar, Mesh Pocket

OEM DRIVER SEAT RE-COVERED TO MATCH PASSENGER SEATS

FREEDMAN SHIELD & LO CAM DRIVER SEAT FABRICS

**EUROPEAN OR AMERICAN WOOL QUOTED AT TIME OF ORDER**

ND STD Driver Seat Cover - Level 5 color # & name

PASSENGER SEAT FABRICS

**EUROPEAN OR AMERICAN WOOL QUOTED AT TIME OF ORDER**

PASSENGER SEATING

ND STD Seat Cover - Level 5 color # & name

FREEDMAN FEATHERWEIGHT STANDARD RIGID SEATS

ND STD Featherweight Mid-High Double Seat

ND STD ABS Plastic Seat Backs Per Person (Mid-High and Notchback Folds Only)

ND STD AV Grab Handle, Black - Each (PPE Material) on: Aisle Seats

SEAT OPTIONS

ND STD Vertical Stitching (Per Person)

ND STD Min 28" Hip-to-knee

SEAT BELTS

PRODUCTION NOTES / INSTRUCTIONS

ND STD Operations Manual (include extra manual with each order for 2 total)

ND STD Parts Manual

OTHER OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT & FEATURES

ND STD Seat Belt, USR Freedman Retractable (Per Person) N/A Foldaway or Flip Seats

ND STD Seat Belt Extension, 12"

AUTHORIZED ENDERA AUTOMOTIVE SIGNATURE DATE

AUTHORIZED CUSTOMER SIGNATURE

180 Days ROC

180 Days ROC

ND STD

ND STD 5 Year / 100,000 Mile Frame Warranty

Gray Padded Modesty Panel (each) (Above Seat Level Pool Noodle Style)

Confidential: None

Created 08/12/2021

Revision: 09/01/2021

YES

YES

End User Information

QTY CHASSIS PRICE ADDED

QTY

Endera - FORD E450 - Raised Floor

QTY

1 Altro Transflor Meta Storm, 2.2 mm ThickND STD

Is this for a contract? YES or NO Model Number:

Address:

If YES please complete the fields to the right

City, St. Zip:

Ford E450, 158" WB, 7.3L V-8 Gas Engine, 14,500 GVWR, Door Delete

Less: Applicable Government Bid Assistance

CHASSIS PRICING

Less: Mobility Allowance

Number of units in this order:

Name:

City, St. Zip: Federal Way, WA 98003 City, St. Zip:

P.O. #:

Additional

Shipping

Instructions

ARE FTA FUNDS USED?

FTA INFO REQUIRED

YES or NO

State of North Dakota Applicable FIN / FAN Code:

Description:

Seating Capacity: 12+2WC or 6+4WC

Date: 4/18/2023

Ship Best Way to Location Below:

Customer: Northwest Bus Sales Ship To:

Fax: Payment:

Contact: Tyler Todhunter Contact:

Phone: (206) 786-9244 Phone:

Address: 33207 Pacific Hwy S Address:

Sales: 303-880-2788

Cruise Control on Chassis

BASE CONVERSION

BODY / CONVERSION OPTIONS

24', E450, 158" WB, 14,500 GVWR

Option #

FLOORING

ND STD L-Track stick on Rear Wall to hold down Q-Straint Tie-down system (replaces storage pouch)

Q-STRAINT W.C. SECUREMENT KITS

PARATRANSIT OPTIONS

ND STD

Option Description

ND STD Wheelchair Door Open Light on panel

ND STD

Rear Lift - ADA with Double Wheel Chair Doors, Windows, Shift Interlock & Lights

ND STD Q-8100-A1T-L - QRT DELUXE Retractable Shoulder / Lap Belt Combo - L Track

Braun Century - NCL-2 Lift, 34"x51", 800# with Front Pump & Safety Belt

ND STD Wheelchair Lift Power Switch on Panel

BRAUN WHEELCHAIR LIFTS

ND STD Additional light on inside of roof bow pointing towards wheelchair door opening

MISCELLANEOUS PARATRANSIT ACCESSORIES

ND STD Q-Straint 14" Quick Strap/Webbing Loop

ND STD Q-Straint Belt Cutter (Ship Loose) reid@enderacorp.com

Warranty / Parts: 419-523-3593

ENDERA ORDER FORM

+1 419.523.3593

804 N. Pratt St.

Ottawa, OH 45875

Confidential: None

Created 08/12/2021

Revision: 09/01/2021

Endera Quality Control

ID# 500001

mailto:reid@enderacorp.com

Antenna ground plane, 18" minimum, welded to frame with access port

ND STD

EXTERIOR LIGHTS

ND STD 1 battery in Tray (OEM under hood)

ND STD Skirt Mounted Battery Box with Slide Out Battery Tray (Stainless Steel)

Romeo RIM Rear Bumper, Black

ND STD Exterior Mirrors, Rosco Remote Power - Heated, RH & LH, Black Arms (Exchange)

ND STD

ND STD

70K BTU Total - ACC-R236716 - Dual Compressors, Roof Cond., Ceiling Evap.

ACC DUAL COMPRESSOR - ROOF CONDENSER

Back Up AlarmND STD

ELECTRICAL

ND STD Door / Window Ajar Alarm Package (on all Egress Windows & Rear Door or Window)

ND STD

4" Amber Flashers on Rear only Activated by Wheel Chair Door Opening

CLIMATE CONTROL

ND STD Cove Flooring on Sidewall to Bottom of Seat Track

ND STD Fuel Pump Access Plate in Floor

Midship Turning Lights

ND STD Standee Line Behind Driver at Entrance Stanchion w/ Decal

ND STD

Exit Indicator Light on Dash In Driver's Area (One for WC door and One for Rear Door)

ND STD Battery Disconnect Switch Mounted in Bulkhead Above Driver (Confirm location after award)

ND STD

ND STD Red Indicator Lights above each Emergency Exit (Total of 4)

Minimum 6 interior LED lights

ND STD Driver's dome light activited by driver door opening

ND STD ONE LED lights in kickboard PER wheelchair area, switch on dash and switch on each light

INTERIOR LIGHTS

ND STD

AUDIO / VISUAL

ND STD REI Radio AM/FM/CD/Clock

ND STD Hawk Eye Reverse Assist System

ND STD

ND STD

DOORS / WINDOWS

Intermotive Fast Idle (AFIS), No Interlock

Rear Door (32"x54") - With 2 Windows & light above door

ND STD

ND STD Back-up camera with 2 cameras and 7" LCD Screen

ND STD Conduits for 6 camera system with pull tape

ND STD Interlock shift lever to door open- bus won't go into gear if door open

ND STD Weatherproof exterior toggle switch for entrance door, ignition hot (Kubota)

ND STD Vented Windows with Flush Side Slider (Each)

ND STD 2 Egress Windows Streetside, 1 Egress Window Curbside

ND STD All door frames to be aluminum or stainless steel

CHASSIS / EXTERIOR

ND STD MorRyde RS Rear Suspension

ND STD Front Mud Flaps

ND STD

Yellow Step Nosing

SIDEWALL / CEILING / HATCH

ND STD

ND STD All fasteners used for trim or componenets are stainless steel or corrosion resistant (Zync)

ND STD Interior Flat Mirror 6" x 16"

INTERIOR

ND STD

Exterior screws and bolts to be Stainless Steel

ND STD Exterior screws and bolts to be Stainless Steel

ND STD Exhaust exits 2" beyond body streetside

ND STD 2" Rub rail run full length of passenger compartment at floor level

ND STD

ND STD Roof Hatch - Transpec 1975 (500275)

Full Undercoating

Rain gutters over all doors and windows

ND STD Valve Stem Extender Inner Dual Rear Wheel, pair

Exhaust hangers bolted to chassis

Pro Air HEATERS

Alignment Certification Post-Production

ND STD Valeo 70K BTU, 3 Speed-Mounted Under Seat With Shut Off Valves

ND STD Wide Angle Lens 11" x 14" (Shipped Loose)

ND STD

Confidential: None

Created 08/12/2021

Revision: 09/01/2021

PLEASE SUBMIT FLOORPLAN WITH ORDER

Delivery Date Requested:

Delivery Date Approved:

Right hand entry stanchion, floor to ceiling, padded

ND STD

5 Lb. ABC Fire Extinguisher w/ Bracket

Bi-Directional Reflective Triangles

ND STD

ND STD Bloodborne Pathogen Kit / Body Fluid Kit

ND STD

ND STD Dual 1.25-1.5" grab rails parallel to entry steps

Padded Stachion at Entrance Door (Above Seat Level Pool Noodle Style)

ND STD Farebox Mounting Pole

ND STD Ceiling Grab Rail Curbside (ADA requirement)

ND STD All Stanchions Bolted to Structure (not just floor), Pool Noodle Style Padding above seat level)

MISC OPTIONS

SEATING

ND STD

ND STD 25 Unit First Aid Kit w/ Plastic Waterproof Case, ANSI 2009

SAFETY OPTIONS

GRAB RAIL / STANCHION / PANELS

ND STD Ford E-450 Spare Tire (Placed Loose in Back of Bus)

Decal - "Stand clear when lift in operation"

ND STD Stanchion Behind Driver with Modesty Panel and 1/4" Smoked Plexiglass Panel (POOL NOODLE PADDED)

Decal - "Watch Your Step"

ND STD

ND STD

DRIVER'S SEATING

ND STD SHIELD FC Recliner, RH Arm, 4 Position Lumbar, Mesh Pocket

OEM DRIVER SEAT RE-COVERED TO MATCH PASSENGER SEATS

FREEDMAN SHIELD & LO CAM DRIVER SEAT FABRICS

**EUROPEAN OR AMERICAN WOOL QUOTED AT TIME OF ORDER**

ND STD Driver Seat Cover - Level 5 color # & name

PASSENGER SEAT FABRICS

**EUROPEAN OR AMERICAN WOOL QUOTED AT TIME OF ORDER**

ND STD Seat Cover - Level 5 color # & name

FREEDMAN FLIP AND FOLDAWAY SEATS

BV Foldaway Seat - Notch Back Double

ND STD ABS Plastic Seat Backs Per Person (Mid-High and Notchback Folds Only)

ND STD AV Grab Handle, Black - Each (PPE Material) on: Aisle Seats

SEAT OPTIONS

ND STD Vertical Stitching (Per Person)

ND STD Min 28" Hip-to-knee

SEAT BELTS

PRODUCTION NOTES / INSTRUCTIONS

ND STD Operations Manual (include extra manual with each order for 2 total)

ND STD Parts Manual

OTHER OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT & FEATURES

Seat Belt, USR Retractable (Per Person) For Foldaway & Flipseat) N/A Handi Flip

ND STD Seat Belt Extension, 12"

AUTHORIZED ENDERA AUTOMOTIVE SIGNATURE DATE

AUTHORIZED CUSTOMER SIGNATURE

180 Days ROC

180 Days ROC

ND STD

ND STD 5 Year / 100,000 Mile Frame Warranty

Gray Padded Modesty Panel (each) (Above Seat Level Pool Noodle Style)

Confidential: None

Created 08/12/2021

Revision: 09/01/2021

YES

YES

End User Information

QTY CHASSIS ADDED

QTY

Endera - FORD E450 - Raised Floor

QTY

Altro Transflor Meta Storm, 2.2 mm ThickND STD

ND STD Standee Line Behind Driver at Entrance Stanchion w/ Decal

ND STD

Is this for a contract? YES or NO Model Number:

Address:

If YES please complete the fields to the right

City, St. Zip:

Ford E450, 158" WB, 7.3L V-8 Gas Engine, 14,500 GVWR, Door Delete

Less: Applicable Government Bid Assistance

CHASSIS

Less: Mobility Allowance

Number of units in this order:

Name:

City, St. Zip: Federal Way, WA 98003 City, St. Zip:

P.O. #:

Additional

Shipping

Instructions

ARE FTA FUNDS USED?

FTA INFO REQUIRED

YES or NO

State of North Dakota Applicable FIN / FAN Code:

Description:

Seating Capacity: 4+4WC or 14p

Date: 4/18/2023

Ship Best Way to Location Below:

Customer: Northwest Bus Sales Ship To:

Fax: Payment:

Contact: Tyler Todhunter Contact:

Phone: (206) 786-9244 Phone:

Address: 33207 Pacific Hwy S Address:

Sales: 303-880-2788

Cruise Control on Chassis

BASE CONVERSION

BODY / CONVERSION OPTIONS

25', E450, 158" WB, 14,500 GVWR

Option #

FLOORING

ND STD L-Track stick on Rear Wall to hold down Q-Straint Tie-down system (replaces storage pouch)

Q-STRAINT W.C. SECUREMENT KITS

PARATRANSIT OPTIONS

Front Lift - ADA with Double Wheel Chair Doors, Windows, Shift Interlock & Lights

Option Description

ND STD Wheelchair Door Open Light on panel

ND STD

ND STD Q-8100-A1T-L - QRT DELUXE Retractable Shoulder / Lap Belt Combo - L Track

Braun Century - NCL-2 Lift, 34"x51", 800# with Front Pump & Safety Belt

ND STD Wheelchair Lift Power Switch on Panel

BRAUN WHEELCHAIR LIFTS

ND STD Additional light on inside of roof bow pointing towards wheelchair door opening

MISCELLANEOUS PARATRANSIT ACCESSORIES

ND STD Q-Straint 14" Quick Strap/Webbing Loop

ND STD Q-Straint Belt Cutter (Ship Loose)

Yellow Step Nosing reid@enderacorp.com

Warranty / Parts: 419-523-3593

ENDERA ORDER FORM

+1 419.523.3593

804 N. Pratt St.

Ottawa, OH 45875

Confidential: None

Created 08/12/2021

Revision: 09/01/2021

Endera Quality Control

ID# 500001

mailto:reid@enderacorp.com

Antenna ground plane, 18" minimum, welded to frame with access port

ND STD

EXTERIOR LIGHTS

ND STD 1 battery in Tray (OEM under hood)

ND STD Skirt Mounted Battery Box with Slide Out Battery Tray (Stainless Steel)

5 Lb. ABC Fire Extinguisher w/ Bracket

Romeo RIM Rear Bumper, Black

ND STD Exterior Mirrors, Rosco Remote Power - Heated, RH & LH, Black Arms (Exchange)

ND STD

ND STD

70K BTU Total - ACC-R236716 - Dual Compressors, Roof Cond., Ceiling Evap.

SAFETY OPTIONS

ACC DUAL COMPRESSOR - ROOF CONDENSER

ND STD

Back Up AlarmND STD

ELECTRICAL

ND STD Door / Window Ajar Alarm Package (on all Egress Windows & Rear Door or Window)

ND STD

4" Amber Flashers on Rear only Activated by Wheel Chair Door Opening

CLIMATE CONTROL

ND STD Cove Flooring on Sidewall to Bottom of Seat Track

ND STD Fuel Pump Access Plate in Floor

Midship Turning Lights

Exit Indicator Light on Dash In Driver's Area (One for WC door and One for Rear Door)

ND STD Battery Disconnect Switch Mounted in Bulkhead Above Driver (Confirm location after award)

ND STD

ND STD Red Indicator Lights above each Emergency Exit (Total of 4)

Minimum 6 interior LED lights

ND STD Driver's dome light activited by driver door opening

ND STD ONE LED lights in kickboard PER wheelchair area, switch on dash and switch on each light

INTERIOR LIGHTS

ND STD

AUDIO / VISUAL

ND STD REI Radio AM/FM/CD/Clock

ND STD Hawk Eye Reverse Assist System

ND STD

ND STD

DOORS / WINDOWS

Intermotive Fast Idle (AFIS), No Interlock

Rear Door (32"x54") - With 2 Windows & light above door

ND STD

ND STD Back-up camera with 2 cameras and 7" LCD Screen

ND STD Conduits for 6 camera system with pull tape

ND STD Interlock shift lever to door open- bus won't go into gear if door open

ND STD Weatherproof exterior toggle switch for entrance door, ignition hot (Kubota)

ND STD Vented Windows with Flush Side Slider (Each)

ND STD 2 Egress Windows Streetside, 1 Egress Window Curbside

ND STD All door frames to be aluminum or stainless steel

CHASSIS / EXTERIOR

ND STD MorRyde RS Rear Suspension

ND STD Front Mud Flaps

ND STD

SIDEWALL / CEILING / HATCH

ND STD

ND STD All fasteners used for trim or componenets are stainless steel or corrosion resistant (Zync)

ND STD Interior Flat Mirror 6" x 16"

INTERIOR

ND STD

Exterior screws and bolts to be Stainless Steel

ND STD Exterior screws and bolts to be Stainless Steel

ND STD Exhaust exits 2" beyond body streetside

ND STD 2" Rub rail run full length of passenger compartment at floor level

ND STD

ND STD Roof Hatch - Transpec 1975 (500275)

Full Undercoating

Rain gutters over all doors and windows

ND STD Valve Stem Extender Inner Dual Rear Wheel, pair

Exhaust hangers bolted to chassis

Pro Air HEATERS

Alignment Certification Post-Production

ND STD Valeo 70K BTU, 3 Speed-Mounted Under Seat With Shut Off Valves

ND STD Wide Angle Lens 11" x 14" (Shipped Loose)

ND STD

Confidential: None

Created 08/12/2021

Revision: 09/01/2021

PLEASE SUBMIT FLOORPLAN WITH ORDER

Delivery Date Requested:

Delivery Date Approved:

Right hand entry stanchion, floor to ceiling, padded

ND STD Bi-Directional Reflective Triangles

ND STD

ND STD Bloodborne Pathogen Kit / Body Fluid Kit

ND STD

ND STD Dual 1.25-1.5" grab rails parallel to entry steps

Padded Stachion at Entrance Door (Above Seat Level Pool Noodle Style)

ND STD Farebox Mounting Pole

ND STD Ceiling Grab Rail Curbside (ADA requirement)

ND STD All Stanchions Bolted to Structure (not just floor), Pool Noodle Style Padding above seat level)

MISC OPTIONS

SEATING

ND STD

ND STD 25 Unit First Aid Kit w/ Plastic Waterproof Case, ANSI 2009

GRAB RAIL / STANCHION / PANELS

ND STD Ford E-450 Spare Tire (Placed Loose in Back of Bus)

Decal - "Stand clear when lift in operation"

ND STD Stanchion Behind Driver with Modesty Panel and 1/4" Smoked Plexiglass Panel (POOL NOODLE PADDED)

Decal - "Watch Your Step"

ND STD

DRIVER'S SEATING

ND STD SHIELD FC Recliner, RH Arm, 4 Position Lumbar, Mesh Pocket

OEM DRIVER SEAT RE-COVERED TO MATCH PASSENGER SEATS

FREEDMAN SHIELD & LO CAM DRIVER SEAT FABRICS

**EUROPEAN OR AMERICAN WOOL QUOTED AT TIME OF ORDER**

ND STD Driver Seat Cover - Level 5 color # & name

PASSENGER SEAT FABRICS

**EUROPEAN OR AMERICAN WOOL QUOTED AT TIME OF ORDER**

ND STD Seat Cover - Level 5 color # & name

FREEDMAN FLIP SEATS

Flip Seat, Double Freedman Featherweight Mid-High

FREEDMAN FLIP AND FOLDAWAY SEATS

BV Foldaway Seat - Notch Back Double

ND STD ABS Plastic Seat Backs Per Person (Mid-High and Notchback Folds Only)

ND STD AV Grab Handle, Black - Each (PPE Material) on: Aisle Seats

SEAT OPTIONS

ND STD Vertical Stitching (Per Person)

ND STD Min 28" Hip-to-knee

SEAT BELTS

PRODUCTION NOTES / INSTRUCTIONS

ND STD Operations Manual (include extra manual with each order for 2 total)

ND STD Parts Manual

OTHER OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT & FEATURES

Seat Belt, USR Retractable (Per Person) For Foldaway & Flipseat) N/A Handi Flip

ND STD Seat Belt Extension, 12"

AUTHORIZED ENDERA AUTOMOTIVE SIGNATURE DATE

AUTHORIZED CUSTOMER SIGNATURE

180 Days ROC

180 Days ROC

ND STD

ND STD 5 Year / 100,000 Mile Frame Warranty

Gray Padded Modesty Panel (each) (Above Seat Level Pool Noodle Style)

Confidential: None

Created 08/12/2021

Revision: 09/01/2021

+1-419-523-3593

804 N Pratt St.

Ottawa, Ohio 45875

August 27, 2021

TO: Whom It May Concern

RE: FMVSS & ADA Requirements Endera Automotive, LLC

This is to certify that bus models manufactured by Endera Automotive, LLC will be in full compliance with all current applicable FMVSS requirements. Some items are certified based on the incomplete vehicle document supplied by Ford.

Including:

A. FMVSS No. 101 Controls and Displays

B. FMVSS No. 102 Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and

Transmission Braking Effect

C. FMVSS No. 103 Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems

D. FMVSS No. 104 Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems

E. FMVSS No. 105 Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems

F. FMVSS No. 106 Brake Hoses

G. FMVSS No. 108 Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment

H. FMVSS No. 111 Rearview Mirrors

I. FMVSS No. 113 Hood Latch System

J. FMVSS No. 116 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluids

K. FMVSS No. 119 New Pneumatic Tires

L. FMVSS No. 120 Tire Selection and Rims for Motor Vehicles Other Than

Passenger Cars

M. FMVSS No. 124 Accelerator Control Systems

N. FMVSS No. 125 Warning Devices

O. FMVSS No. 205 Glazing Materials

P. FMVSS No. 207 Seating Systems

Q. FMVSS No. 208 Occupant Crash Protection

R. FMVSS No. 209 Seat Belt Assemblies

S. FMVSS No. 210 Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages

T. FMVSS No. 217 Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release

U. FMVSS No. 220 Rollover Protection Test

V. FMVSS No. 302 Flammability of Interior Materials

W. FMVSS No. 404 Platform Lift Installations on Motor Vehicles

Regards, Scott Sanford

Endera Automotive, LLC

Northwest Bus Sales, Inc 33207 Pacific Highway South

Federal Way, WA 98003 Phone (253) 841-9997

Fax (253) 845-9384 www.nwbus.com

To: State of North Dakota From: Tyler Todhunter – Northwest Bus Sales

Re: Altoona Test Report

To whom it may concern:

Thank you for the opportunity to participate in your RFQ for cutaway shuttle buses. To follow, you will find the Altoona Test Report for the recently rebranded Endera shuttle bus. This bus was originally designed by Winnebago Industries as a venture into the shuttle bus market. Winnebago eventually sold their design to Metro Worldwide, who marketed it as the Metro Link shuttle bus.

Recently, Metro Worldwide was acquired by Endera Automotive and was again rebranded. The structure of the bus has not changed through the transitions, and the reports applicability to the buses being produced remains unchanged.

Please let me know if you have any questions regarding this or any other matter in the RFQ. Thank you.

Best Regards, Tyler Todhunter Northwest Bus Sales 253-841-9997 tyler@nwbus.com mailto:rob@nwbus.com

STURAA TEST

7 YEAR

200,000 MILE BUS

from

WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.

MODEL E-450

DECEMBER 2012

PTI-BT-R1212

The Thomas D. Larson Pennsylvania Transportation Institute

201 Transportation Research Building (814) 865-1891 The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA 16802

Bus Testing and Research Center

2237 Old Route 220 N. (814) 695-3404 Duncansville, PA 16635

MECHANICAL TESTING

CERTIFICATE 3172.01

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

ABBREVIATIONS

BUS CHECK-IN

1. MAINTAINABILITY

1.1 ACCESSIBILITY OF COMPONENTS AND SUBSYSTEMS

1.2 SERVICING, PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR AND

MAINTENANCE DURING TESTING

1.3 REPLACEMENT AND/OR REPAIR OF SELECTED SUBSYSTEMS

2. RELIABILITY - DOCUMENTATION OF BREAKDOWN AND REPAIR

TIMES DURING TESTING

3. SAFETY - A DOUBLE-LANE CHANGE (OBSTACLE AVOIDANCE TEST)

4. PERFORMANCE TESTS

4.1 PERFORMANCE - AN ACCELERATION, GRADEABILITY, AND TOP

SPEED TEST

4.2 PERFORMANCE – BUS BRAKING PERFORMANCE TEST……………………..…… 42

5. STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY

5.1 STRUCTURAL STRENGTH AND DISTORTION TESTS - STRUCTURAL

SHAKEDOWN TEST

5.2 STRUCTURAL STRENGTH AND DISTORTION TESTS - STRUCTURAL

DISTORTION

5.3 STRUCTURAL STRENGTH AND DISTORTION TESTS - STATIC

TOWING TEST

5.4 STRUCTURAL STRENGTH AND DISTORTION TESTS - DYNAMIC

TOWING TEST

5.5 STRUCTURAL STRENGTH AND DISTORTION TESTS

- JACKING TEST

5.6 STRUCTURAL STRENGTH AND DISTORTION TESTS

- HOISTING TEST

5.7 STRUCTURAL DURABILITY TEST

6. FUEL ECONOMY TEST - A FUEL CONSUMPTION TEST USING AN

APPROPRIATE OPERATING CYCLE

7. NOISE

7.1 INTERIOR NOISE AND VIBRATION TESTS

7.2 EXTERIOR NOISE TESTS

8. EMISSIONS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Winnebago Industries Inc. submitted a model E-450, gasoline-powered 13 seat (including the driver) 24-foot bus, for a 7 yr/200,000 mile STURAA test. The odometer reading at the time of delivery was 1,627 miles. Testing started on July 2, 2012 and was completed on October 29, 2012. The Check-In section of the report provides a description of the bus and specifies its major components.

The primary part of the test program is the Structural Durability Test, which also provides the information for the Maintainability and Reliability results. The Structural Durability Test was started on July 11, 2012 and was completed on October 17, 2012.

The interior of the bus is configured with seating for 13 passengers including the driver. Free floor space will accommodate 8 standing passengers resulting in a potential load of 21 persons. At 150 lbs per person, this load results in a measured gross vehicle weight of 13,540 lbs. Note: at GVL the rear axle weight is 570 lbs over the rear GAWR. The first segment of the Structural Durability Test was performed with the bus loaded to a GVW of 13,540 lbs. The middle segment was performed at a seated load weight of 12,360 lbs and the final segment was performed at a curb weight of 9,250 lbs. Durability driving resulted in unscheduled maintenance and failures that involved a variety of subsystems. A description of failures, and a complete and detailed listing of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance is provided in the Maintainability section of this report.

Effective January 1, 2010 the Federal Transit Administration determined that the total number of simulated passengers used for loading all test vehicles will be based on the full complement of seats and free-floor space available for standing passengers (150 lbs per passenger). The passenger loading used for dynamic testing will not be reduced in order to comply with Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR’s) or the Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWR’s) declared by the manufacturer. Cases where the loading exceeds the GAWR and/or the GVWR will be noted accordingly. During the testing program, all test vehicles transported or operated over public roadways will be loaded to comply with the GAWR and GVWR specified by the manufacturer.

Accessibility, in general, was adequate, components covered in Section 1.3 (Repair and/or Replacement of Selected Subsystems) along with all other components encountered during testing, were found to be readily accessible and no restrictions were noted.

The Reliability section compiles failures that occurred during Structural Durability Testing. Breakdowns are classified according to subsystems. The data in this section are arranged so that those subsystems with more frequent problems are apparent. The problems are also listed by class as defined in Section 2. The test bus encountered no Class 1 or Class 2 failures. Of the 6 reported failures, 5 were Class 3 and 1 was a Class 4.

The Safety Test, (a double-lane change, obstacle avoidance test) was safely performed in both right-hand and left-hand directions up to a maximum test speed of 45 mph. The performance of the bus is illustrated by a speed vs. time plot. Acceleration and gradeability test data are provided in Section 4, Performance. The average time to obtain 50 mph was 14.83 seconds. The Stopping Distance phase of the Brake Test was completed with the following results; for the Uniform High Friction Test average stopping distances were 25.10’ at 20 mph, 48.85’ at 30 mph, 81.76’ at 40 mph and 102.00’ at 45 mph. The average stopping distance for the Uniform Low Friction Test was 24.82’. There was no deviation from the test lane during the performance of the Stopping Distance phase. During the Stability phase of Brake Testing the test bus experienced no deviation from the test lane but did experience pull to the left during both approaches to the Split Friction Road surface. The Parking Brake phase was completed with the test bus maintaining the parked position for the full five minute period with no slip or roll observed in both the uphill and downhill positions.

The Shakedown Test produced a maximum final loaded deflection of 0.145 inches with a permanent set ranging between 0.001 to 0.005 inches under a distributed static load of 9,075 lbs. The Distortion Test was completed with all subsystems, doors and escape mechanisms operating properly. No water leakage was observed throughout the test. All subsystems operated properly.

The test bus submitted for testing was not equipped with any type of tow eyes or tow hooks, therefore the Static Tow Test was not performed. The Dynamic Towing Test was performed by means of a front-lift tow. The towing interface was accomplished using a hydraulic under-lift wrecker. The bus was towed without incident and no damage resulted from the test. The manufacturer does not recommend towing the bus from the rear, therefore, a rear test was not performed. The Jacking and Hoisting Tests were also performed without incident. The bus was found to be stable on the jack stands, and the minimum jacking clearance observed with a tire deflated was 9.0 inches.

A Fuel Economy Test was run on simulated central business district, arterial, and commuter courses. The results were 8.83 mpg, 9.24 mpg, and 15.21 mpg respectively;

with an overall average of 10.18 mpg.

A series of Interior and Exterior Noise Tests was performed. These data are listed in Section 7.1 and 7.2 respectively.

The Emissions Test was performed. These results are available in Section 8 of this report.

ABBREVIATIONS

ABTC - Altoona Bus Test Center

A/C - air conditioner

ADB - advance design bus

ATA-MC - The Maintenance Council of the American Trucking Association

CBD - central business district

CW - curb weight (bus weight including maximum fuel, oil, and coolant; but without passengers or driver) dB(A) - decibels with reference to 0.0002 microbar as measured on the "A" scale

DIR - test director

DR - bus driver

EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

FFS - free floor space (floor area available to standees, excluding ingress/egress areas, area under seats, area occupied by feet of seated passengers, and the vestibule area)

GVL - gross vehicle load (150 lb for every designed passenger seating position, for the driver, and for each 1.5 sq ft of free floor space)

GVW - gross vehicle weight (curb weight plus gross vehicle load)

GVWR - gross vehicle weight rating

MECH - bus mechanic mpg - miles per gallon mph - miles per hour

PM - Preventive maintenance

PSBRTF - Penn State Bus Research and Testing Facility

PTI - Pennsylvania Transportation Institute rpm - revolutions per minute

SAE - Society of Automotive Engineers

SCH - test scheduler

SEC - secretary

SLW - seated load weight (curb weight plus 150 lb for every designed passenger seating position and for the driver)

STURAA - Surface Transportation and Uniform Relocation Assistance Act

TD - test driver

TECH - test technician

TM - track manager

TP - test personnel

TEST BUS CHECK-IN

I. OBJECTIVE

The objective of this task is to log in the test bus, assign a bus number, complete the vehicle data form, and perform a safety check.

II. TEST DESCRIPTION

The test consists of assigning a bus test number to the bus, cleaning the bus, completing the vehicle data form, obtaining any special information and tools from the manufacturer, determining a testing schedule, performing an initial safety check, and performing the manufacturer's recommended preventive maintenance. The bus manufacturer must certify that the bus meets all Federal regulations.

III. DISCUSSION

The check-in procedure is used to identify in detail the major components and configuration of the bus.

The test bus consists of a Winnebago, model E-450. The bus has an O.E.M.

driver’s door and passenger’s door, rear of the front axle. He dedicated handicap entrance is equipped with a Braun Corp. model NL919F1B-2 hydraulic platform lift and is located rear of the rear axle. Power is provided by a gasoline-fueled, Ford model 6.8 L engine coupled to a FoMoCo model Torque Shift 5 transmission.

The measured curb weight is 3,140 lbs for the front axle and 6,110 lbs for the rear axle. These combined weights provide a total measured curb weight of 9,250 lbs.

There are 13 seats including the driver and room for 8 standing passengers bringing the total passenger capacity to 21. Gross load is 150 lb x 21 = 3,150 lbs. At full capacity, the measured gross vehicle weight is 13,540 lbs. Note: at GVL the rear axle weight is 570 lbs over the rear GAWR.

VEHICLE DATA FORM

Bus Number: 1212

Arrival Date: 7-2-12

Bus Manufacturer: Winnebago

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): 1FDFE4F52CDA09268

Model Number: E-450

Date: 7-2-12

Personnel: E.D., E.L., T.S. & S.R.

WEIGHT:

Individual Wheel Reactions:

Weights

(lb)

Front Axle

Middle Axle

Rear Axle

Right

Left

CW

1,710

1,430

N/A

3,230

2,880

SLW

1,650

1,430

4,660

4,620

GVW

1,790

1,580

5,130

5,040

Total Weight Details:

Weight (lb)

SLW

GVW

GAWR

Front Axle

3,140

3,080

3,370

5,000

Middle Axle

Rear Axle

6,110

9,280

10,170

9,600

Total

9,250

12,360

13,540

GVWR: 14,500

Dimensions:

Length (ft/in)

24 / 0.5

Width (in)

96.5

Height (in)

110.5

Front Overhang (in)

35.5

Rear Overhang (in)

94.0

Wheel Base (in)

159.0

Wheel Track (in)

Front: 68.5

Rear: 77.8

CLEARANCES:

Lowest Point Outside Front Axle

Location: Steering Stabilizer Clearance(in): 12.5

Lowest Point Outside Rear Axle

Location: Fuel tank Clearance(in): 10.5

Lowest Point between Axles

Location: Step well Clearance(in): 9.5

Ground Clearance at the center (in)

9.5

Front Approach Angle (deg)

20.5

Rear Approach Angle (deg)

7.6

Ramp Clearance Angle (deg)

6.8

Aisle Width (in)

16.6

Inside Standing Height at Center Aisle (in)

77.3

BODY DETAILS:

Body Structural Type

Integral

Frame Material

Steel

Body Material

Fiberglass

Floor Material

Plywood

Roof Material

Fiberglass

Windows Type

■ Fixed

■ Movable

Window Mfg./Model No.

SE-Gi / AS3 M00202-07-12 0931010013-004

Number of Doors

1 Driver’s

1 Passenger

1 Handicap

Mfr. / Model No. Ford / O.E.M.

A&M Systems / 163480A7

A&M Systems / 148 251

Dimension of Each Door (in)

54.4 x 24.8

68.2 x 45.3

79.4 x 31.8

Passenger Seat Type

□ Cantilever

■ Pedestal

□ Other

(explain)

Mfr. / Model No.

Freedman Seating Co. / FW-35628-2PMIDRIGD

Driver Seat Type

□ Air

■ Spring

Ford Motor Co. / O.E.M.

Number of Seats (including Driver)

13 + 2 wheelchair

BODY DETAILS (Contd..)

Free Floor Space ( ft

12.6

Height of Each Step at Normal Position (in)

Front 1. 11.8 2. 9.6 3. 8.4

Middle 1. N/A 2. N/A 3. N/A

Rear 1. N/A 2. N/A 3. N/A

Step Elevation Change - Kneeling (in)

ENGINE

Type

□ C.I.

□ Alternate Fuel

■ S.I.

□ Other (explain)

Ford / 6.8 L

Location

■ Front

□ Rear

Fuel Type

■ Gasoline

□ CNG

□ Methanol

□ Diesel

□ LNG

Fuel Tank Capacity (gallons)

55 gals

Fuel Induction Type

■ Injected

□ Carburetion

Fuel Injector Mfr. / Model No.

Ford / 6.8L

Carburetor Mfr. / Model No.

Fuel Pump Mfr. / Model No.

Ford / 6.8L

Alternator (Generator) Mfr. / Model No.

FoMoCo / 9C2T-10300-CA

Maximum Rated Output (Volts / Amps)

12 / 225

Air Compressor Mfr. / Model No.

Maximum Capacity (ft

/ min)

Starter Type

■ Electrical

□ Pneumatic

Starter Mfr. / Model No.

FoMoCo / 9C2T-11000-AA

TRANSMISSION

Transmission Type

□ Manual

■ Automatic

FoMoCo / Torque shift 5R110W

Control Type

■ Mechanical

□ Electrical

Torque Converter Mfr. / Model No.

FoMoCo / Torque shift 5R110W

Integral Retarder Mfr. / Model No.

SUSPENSION

Number of Axles

Front Axle Type

■ Independent

□ Beam Axle

Axle Ratio (if driven)

Suspension Type

Spring

No. of Shock Absorbers

Motorcraft / 8C24 18045 DA

Middle Axle Type

□ Independent

□ Beam Axle

□ Spring

Rear Axle Type

□ Independent

■ Beam Axle

Dana / M273HD

4.56:1

■ Spring

Motorcraft / C24 18080 DB

WHEELS & TIRES

Front

Wheel Mfr./ Model No.

Fumagalli / 16x6.00

Tire Mfr./ Model No.

Michelin / LTX MLS LT 225/75R16

Rear

Wheel Mfr./ Model No.

Fumagalli / 16x6.00

Tire Mfr./ Model No.

Michelin / LTX MLS LT 225/75R16

BRAKES

Front Axle Brakes Type

□ Cam

■ Disc

Middle Axle Brakes Type

□ Disc

Rear Axle Brakes Type

■ Disc

Retarder Type

HVAC

Heating System Type

Water

Capacity (Btu/hr)

50,000

Pro Air / Model 466

Air Conditioner

■ Yes

□ No

Location

Front and rear

Capacity (Btu/hr)

60,000

A/C Compressor Mfr. / Model No.

Carrier Trans Air / TA73B3, Visteon / 9C24-19D629-DA

STEERING

Steering Gear Box Type

Hydraulic gear

Steering Wheel Diameter

15.5

Number of turns (lock to lock)

OTHERS

Wheel Chair Ramps

Location: N/A

Type: N/A

Wheel Chair Lifts

Location: Rear

Type: Hydraulic Platform

Braun Corp / NL919F1B-2

Emergency Exit

Location: Door

Windows

Number: 2

CAPACITIES

Fuel Tank Capacity (gallon)

55.0 gals

Engine Crankcase Capacity (gallons)

1.5

Transmission Capacity (gallons)

3.475

Differential Capacity (gallons)

0.74

Cooling System Capacity (quarts)

8.15

Power Steering Fluid Capacity (quarts)

Not available (O.E.M.)

Date: 7/2/12

List all spare parts, tools and manuals delivered with the bus.

Part Number

Description

Qty.

Rear leaf spring

Rear U-bolts

U-bolt nuts

ASH-1136

Motorcraft shocks

ASJ-1154

Motorcraft shocks

FL-8205

Oil Filter

FA-1632

Air Filter

Wheels & tires

Bag of manuals

COMPONENT/SUBSYSTEM INSPECTION FORM

Subsystem

Checked

Initials

Comments

Air Conditioning Heating and Ventilation

E.D.

Body and Sheet Metal

Frame

Steering

S.R.

Suspension

T.S.

Right rear shock dented

Interior/Seating

Axles

Brakes

Tires/Wheels

Exhaust

Fuel System

Power Plant

Accessories

Lift System

Interior Fasteners

Batteries

CHECK - IN

WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES INC.

MODEL E-450

CHECK - IN CONT.

WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES INC.

MODEL E-450 EQUIPPED WITH A BRAUN CORP. MODEL

N6919F1B-2 HANDICAP LIFT

OPERATOR’S AREA

VIN TAG

INTERIOR FRONT TO REAR

INTERIOR REAR TO FRONT

BRAUN CORP. MODEL N6919F1B-2 HANDICAP LIFT

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

1. MAINTAINABILITY

1.1 ACCESSIBILITY OF COMPONENTS AND SUBSYSTEMS

1.1-I. TEST OBJECTIVE

The objective of this test is to check the accessibility of components and subsystems.

1.1-II. TEST DESCRIPTION

Accessibility of components and subsystems is checked, and where accessibility is restricted the subsystem is noted along with the reason for the restriction.

1.1-III. DISCUSSION

Accessibility, in general, was adequate. Components covered in Section 1.3 (repair and/or replacement of selected subsystems), along with all other components encountered during testing, were found to be readily accessible and no restrictions were noted.

ACCESSIBILITY DATA FORM

Date: 10-24-12

Component

ENGINE :

Oil Dipstick

B.L.

Oil Filler Hole

Oil Drain Plug

Oil Filter

Fuel Filter

Air Filter

Belts

Coolant Level

Coolant Filler Hole

Coolant Drain

Spark / Glow Plugs

Alternator

Diagnostic Interface Connector

TRANSMISSION :

Fluid Dip-Stick

Filler Hole

Drain Plug

SUSPENSION :

Bushings

Shock Absorbers

Air Springs

Leveling Valves

Grease Fittings

ACCESSIBILITY DATA FORM

Date: 10-24-12

Component

HVAC :

A/C Compressor

Filters

Fans

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM :

Fuses

Voltage regulator

Voltage Converters

Lighting

MISCELLANEOUS :

Brakes

Handicap Lifts/Ramps

Instruments

Axles

Exhaust

Fuel System

OTHERS :

1.2 SERVICING, PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE, AND

REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE DURING TESTING

1.2-I. TEST OBJECTIVE

The objective of this test is to collect maintenance data about the servicing, preventive maintenance, and repair.

1.2.-II. TEST DESCRIPTION

The test will be conducted by operating the NBM and collecting the following data on work order forms and a driver log.

1. Unscheduled Maintenance

a. Bus number

b. Date

c. Mileage

d. Description of malfunction

e. Location of malfunction (e.g., in service or undergoing inspection)

f. Repair action and parts used

g. Man-hours required

2. Scheduled Maintenance

a. Bus number

b. Date

c. Mileage

d. Engine running time (if available)

e. Results of scheduled inspections

f. Description of malfunction (if any)

g. Repair action and parts used (if any)

h. Man-hours required

The buses will be operated in accelerated durability service. While typical items are given below, the specific service schedule will be that specified by the manufacturer.

A. Service

1. Fueling

2. Consumable checks

3. Interior cleaning

B. Preventive Maintenance

4. Brake adjustments

5. Lubrication

6. 3,000 mi (or equivalent) inspection

7. Oil and filter change inspection

8. Major inspection

9. Tune-up

C. Periodic Repairs

1. Brake reline

2. Transmission change

3. Engine change

4. Windshield wiper motor change

5. Stoplight bulb change

6. Towing operations

7. Hoisting operations

1.2-III. DISCUSSION

Servicing and preventive maintenance were performed at manufacturer-specified intervals. The following Scheduled Maintenance Form lists the mileage, items serviced, the service interval, and amount of time required to perform the maintenance. Table 1 is a list of the lubricating products used in servicing. Finally, the Unscheduled Maintenance List along with Unscheduled Maintenance-related photographs is included in Section 5.7, Structural Durability. This list supplies information related to failures that occurred during the durability portion of testing. The Unscheduled Maintenance List includes the date and mileage at which the malfunction occurred, a description of the malfunction and repair, and the time required to perform the repair.

Table 1. STANDARD LUBRICANTS

The following is a list of Texaco lubricant products used in bus testing conducted by the Penn State University Altoona Bus Testing Center:

ITEM PRODUCT CODE TEXACO DESCRIPTION

Engine oil #2112 URSA Super Plus SAE 30

Transmission oil #1866 Automatic Trans Fluid

Mercon/Dexron II Multipurpose

Gear oil #2316 Multigear Lubricant

EP SAE 80W90

Wheel bearing & #1935 Starplex II Chassis grease

1.3 REPLACEMENT AND/OR REPAIR OF

SELECTED SUBSYSTEMS

1.3-I. TEST OBJECTIVE

The objective of this test is to establish the time required to replace and/or repair selected subsystems.

1.3-II. TEST DESCRIPTION

The test will involve components that may be expected to fail or require replacement during the service life of the bus. In addition, any component that fails during the NBM testing is added to this list. Components to be included are:

1. Transmission

2. Alternator

3. Starter

4. Batteries

5. Windshield wiper motor

1.3-III. DISCUSSION

During the test, several additional components were removed for repair or replacement. Following is a list of components and total repair/replacement time.

MAN HOURS

Exhaust tailpipe hanger 1.0

Both rear axle spring hangers & eye bushings. 6.0

At the end of the test, the remaining items on the list were removed and replaced.

The transmission assembly took 4.25 man-hours (two men 2.0+ hrs) to remove and replace. The time required for repair/replacement of the four remaining components is given on the following Repair and/or Replacement Form.

REPLACEMENT AND/OR REPAIR FORM

Subsystem

Replacement Time

Transmission

4.25 man hours

Wiper Motor

0.50 man hours

Starter

0.50 man hours

Alternator

1.00 man hours

1.00 man hours

SELECTED SUBSYSTEMS

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT

(4.25 MAN HOURS)

WIPER MOTOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT

(0.5 MAN HOURS)

SELECTED SUBSYSTEMS CONT.

STARTER REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT

(0.5 MAN HOURS)

ALTERNATOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT

(1.0 MAN HOURS)

2. RELIABILITY - DOCUMENTATION OF BREAKDOWN

AND REPAIR TIMES DURING TESTING

2-I. TEST OBJECTIVE

The objective of this test is to document unscheduled breakdowns, repairs, down time, and repair time that occur during testing.

2-II. TEST DESCRIPTION

Using the driver log and unscheduled work order forms, all significant breakdowns, repairs, man-hours to repair, and hours out of service are recorded on the Reliability Data Form.

CLASS OF FAILURES

Classes of failures are described below:

(a) Class 1: Physical Safety. A failure that could lead directly to passenger or driver injury and represents a severe crash situation.

(b) Class 2: Road Call. A failure resulting in an en route interruption of revenue service. Service is discontinued until the bus is replaced or repaired at the point of failure.

(c) Class 3: Bus Change. A failure that requires removal of the bus from service during its assignments. The bus is operable to a rendezvous point with a replacement bus.

(d) Class 4: Bad Order. A failure that does not require removal of the bus from service during its assignments but does degrade coach operation. The failure shall be reported by driver, inspector, or hostler.

2-III. DISCUSSION

A listing of breakdowns and unscheduled repairs is accumulated during the Structural Durability Test. The following Reliability Data Form lists all unscheduled repairs under classes as defined above. These classifications are somewhat subjective as the test is performed on a test track with careful inspections every two hours.

However, even on the road, there is considerable latitude on deciding how to handle many failures.

The Unscheduled Repair List is also attached to provide a reference for the repairs that are included in the Reliability Data Forms.

The classification of repairs according to subsystem is intended to emphasize those systems which had persistent minor or more serious problems. There were no Class 1 or 2 failures. Of the five Class 3 failures, 2 involved the suspension system and one each with the exhaust system, air conditioning and frame/body. These, and the one remaining Class 4 failure are available for review in the Unscheduled Maintenance List, located in Section 5.7 Structural Durability.

RELIABILITY DATA FORMS

Bus Number : 1212 Date: 10/17/12

Personnel: Bob Reifsteck Failure Type

Class 4 Bad

Order

Class 3 Bus

Change

Class 2 Road Call

Class 1 Physical Safety

Subsystems

Mileage

Man Hours

Down Time

Exhaust System 350 1.00 4.00

380 3.00 6.00

Suspension 2,928 2.00 4.00

4,819 6.00 308.00

Air Conditioning 1,434 4.00 16.00

Frame/Body 4,819 6.50 6.00

3. SAFETY - A DOUBLE-LANE CHANGE

(OBSTACLE AVOIDANCE)

3-I. TEST OBJECTIVE

The objective of this test is to determine handling and stability of the bus by measuring speed through a double lane change test.

3-II. TEST DESCRIPTION

The Safety Test is a vehicle handling and stability test. The bus will be operated at SLW on a smooth and level test track. The bus will be driven through a double lane change course at increasing speed until the test is considered unsafe or a speed of 45 mph is reached. The lane change course will be set up using pylons to mark off two 12 foot center to center lanes with two 100 foot lane change areas 100 feet apart. The bus will begin in one lane, change to the other lane in a 100 foot span, travel 100 feet, and return to the original lane in another 100 foot span. This procedure will be repeated, starting first in the right-hand and then in the left-hand lane.

3-III. DISCUSSION

The double-lane change was performed in both right-hand and left-hand directions. The bus was able to safely negotiate the test course in both the right-hand and left-hand directions up to the maximum test speed of 45 mph.

SAFETY DATA FORM

Date: 10-3-12

Personnel: B.L., S.R. & C.S.

Temperature (°F): 63

Humidity (%): 97

Wind Direction: NE

Wind Speed (mph): 1.6

Barometric Pressure (in.Hg): 30.06

SAFETY TEST: DOUBLE LANE CHANGE

Maximum safe speed tested for double-lane change to left

45 mph

Maximum safe speed tested for double-lane change to right

45 mph

Comments of the position of the bus during the lane change: A safe profile was maintained through all portions of testing.

Comments of the tire/ground contact patch: Tire/ground contact was maintained through all portions of testing.

3. SAFETY

RIGHT - HAND APPROACH

LEFT - HAND APPROACH

4.0 PERFORMANCE

4.1 PERFORMANCE - AN ACCELERATION, GRADEABILITY,

AND TOP SPEED TEST

4.1-I. TEST OBJECTIVE

The objective of this test is to determine the acceleration, gradeability, and top speed capabilities of the bus.

4.1-II. TEST DESCRIPTION

In this test, the bus will be operated at SLW on the skid pad at the PSBRTF. The bus will be accelerated at full throttle from a standstill to a maximum "geared" or "safe" speed as determined by the test driver. The vehicle speed is measured using a Correvit non-contacting speed sensor. The times to reach speed between ten mile per hour increments are measured and recorded using a stopwatch with a lap timer. The time to speed data will be recorded on the Performance Data Form and later used to generate a speed vs. time plot and gradeability calculations.

4.1-III. DISCUSSION

This test consists of three runs in both the clockwise and counterclockwise directions on…