10933_specs_mini_line 2.pdf

General Requirements:

It is the intent of these specification to establish minimum requirement for a New Current Model Year Minivan with rear handicap accessibility with entry ramp. This unit shall include all manufacturers advertised standard equipment unless otherwise specified.

Vehicle shall be an ADA minivan with rear entry and shall be capable of transporting, at one time, four ambulatory adults; driver, front passenger seat, plus 2nd row 2-passenger seats facing forward, and one passenger seated in a secured mobility aids.

The minivan shall be ADA compliant through a modification whereby the vehicle floor area is cut meet the minimum ADA door opening height requirement of 56 inches. There shall be no modification to any portion of the vehicle roof in meeting the ADA door opening height requirement. A minimum 33-inch useable clear width, manual, 80-degree fold-up mobility aid ramp is to be mounted vertical and inboard of the rear power lift hatch and one mobility aid positions shall be provided.

CHASSIS:

• Minivan

• Minimum gross vehicle weight rating to meet payload requirements or higher as required to support the loaded weight of specified passenger load of the completed vehicle including any optional equipment selected.

• V6, 3.6L engine Flex Fuel capable, if possible, minimum

• Automatic transmission with heavy duty cooler

• Drive Type – FWD

• Largest available Battery 600CCA maintenance free minimum

• Largest available Alternator 125 amp minimum

• Air Bag: Minimum Generation II airbags, supplemental front seat side airbags, and supplemental side curtain airbags in all rows.

• Tires – 225/65R17 All Season Radial

• Power steering

• Remote keyless entry

• Braking system shall be the heaviest duty and largest offered by the manufacturer for the gross vehicle weight rating of the vehicle specified and shall comply with FMVSS 106 and 135, as applicable for the model specified. Brakes shall conform to all Federal and South Dakota Motor Vehicle Safety Standards

• Axles: The axle capacity rating shall be at least equal to or exceeding the GVWR of the vehicle

• The rear suspension shall incorporate coil springs of sufficient rate to be capable of providing weight capacity and height control to meet ADA requirements and for proper ground clearance (5”). Vertical damping of the suspension shall be accomplished by OEM equivalent shock absorbers that shall maintain their effectiveness

• Doors – two front doors, one sliding passenger side minimum and a rear power assist cargo door

• Power windows & locks with two (2) remote.

• Engine block heater

• Dealer to provide standard color options and will be chosen upon order

INTERIOR

• Seating: Front two bucket, 2nd row 2 bucket, delete 3rd row

• Cloth, front and second row

• 2nd row bucket seat with side fold stow

• Delete third row seating

• Hands free blue tooth capable

• Cruise Control

• 12-Volt Auxiliary Power Outlets & USB port

• Air conditioning and heat with front and rear controls and vents

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

• Rear entry

• Capable of transporting two wheelchair occupants in a front to back position

• ADA, FMVSS and CMVSS Compliant

• Meets/exceeds Altoona test requirements

• CARB approved

• 56” door opening

• 34” wide manual ramp

• ADA commercial flooring throughout

• Wheelchair securement tie-downs -

• Slide-n-Click QRT w/ Lap & Shoulder Restraints

• Transmission interlock

• ADA ramp lighting mounted on rear hatch

• Emergency exit release mechanism and sticker on rear hatch

• Manuals; OEM conversion (operator, service and maintenance) manual, as built wiring diagram

• Back-up alarm

• DOT kit

• Additional set of tie-down straps

Floor:

The lowered floor skin shall be constructed of 16 ga. Aluminized steel. The floor shall be lowered from the rear of front row seats to the rear hatch. The width of the floor shall be a minimum of 34.25".

The replacement vehicle floor and related components must be structurally sufficient to requirements of FMVSS 207 and 210 for all seating systems and belt anchorages as well as SAE J2249 for the mobility aid restraint system. Said tests must be performed inside a representative vehicle. The resulting floor must be continuous and sealed to provide a watertight interior compartment and shall be corrosion resistant.

The interior floor shall be insulated with 3/8” marine grade plywood, moisture-proofed to provide a smooth surface for flooring attachment and to minimize interior noise. A 2.2 mm thick commercial grade, vinyl floor covering shall cover the entire floor surface. Flooring shall also possess anti-skid properties, such as Altro Transflor Meta series or equal. Color shall be coordinated with the vehicle interior.

All areas of the vehicle interior floor shall be level, with no tripping hazards throughout the access area. Mobility aid restraint tracks and seat locks shall be beveled, with no sharp edges and will protrude no more than ¼ inch above the floor surface.

There shall be two-fold-up footrests placed just ahead of the rear most seats. The footrest shall be covered with a non-skid surface and have a color contrasting edge.

Frame:

Shall be constructed of sufficient weight and strength to support the maximum gross vehicle weight rating specified by the manufacturer.

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating:

The weight of the fully loaded vehicle shall not exceed the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). A fully loaded vehicle equals the weight of the vehicle equipped to meet these specifications, verified by a weight ticket, plus the weight of the driver and passengers, estimated at 150 pounds for each ambulatory placement and 250 pounds for each non-ambulatory placement. The vehicle, as converted, shall not exceed the OEM chassis GVWR with six passengers.

Mobility Aid Ramp

A vehicle with side entry shall be equipped with a manually operated, 90-degree swing-away mobility access ramp, which stows vertically and folds and unfolds through the curb side sliding door. The ramp must swing out of the doorway on a nominally vertical axis providing clear access for ambulatory passengers. The fold and unfold motion of the ramp must be counter balanced so that the force exerted by the operator does not exceed 15 pounds. The ramp shall also be damped, so that, in the event the ramp is allowed to free fall, no point along the ramp length shall move faster than 18 inches per second.

A vehicle with rear entry shall be equipped with a manually operated mobility access ramp, which stows vertically and folds and unfolds through the rear lift hatch. The fold and unfold motion of the ramp must be counter balanced so that the force exerted by the operator does not exceed 15 pounds.

The ramp shall also be damped, so that, in the event the ramp is allowed to free fall, no point along the ramp length shall move faster than 18 inches per second.

The installed ramp shall not obstruct the view of the driver through any vehicle window. The ramp shall have an adjustable tensioning device installed that prevents rattling of the ramp while folded up inside the vehicle during driving. Both handle and cable or pull mechanisms that release ramp for swing away operation must be reinforced for transit use. Handle must be highlighted with coloring for easy identification.

The ramp bracket shall be constructed of heavy gauge steel, reinforced to prevent bending and covered with illumination-type paint or coating for easy visibility while boarding. The bracket shall be as streamlined as possible and shall have a cover to remove sharp edges. Self-lubricating bearings shall be used where necessary. The ramp bracket attaching hardware shall be a minimum of grade 5 and shall be self-locking type to prevent loosening.

The ramp shall have a minimum useable width of 30 inches and a slope meeting 49 CFR Part 38.

The ramp surface shall be continuous and made skid resistant through epoxy/powder coating or similar permanent application. It shall have no protrusions from the surface greater than ¼ inch and shall accommodate both four-wheel and three-wheel mobility aids. The ramp shall have a rated capacity of 700 pounds, with a safety factor of at least three based on the ultimate strength of the material. Each side of the ramp shall have protective barriers at least two inches high to prevent mobility aids from rolling off the ramp edge. An outline of one-inch safety approved reflective tape shall run along both sides of the ramp and the outer and inner edge for increased visibility.

Bidders shall provide illustrations of their ramp construction, which must be built to withstand heavy transit use.

Delivery

Delivery shall be FOB Destination with all transportation and delivery charges paid for by the vendor.

Delivery to Pierre, South Dakota.

SDCL-5-18D-25 requires that motor vehicles be purchased from authorized dealers licensed by The State of South Dakota.