25-04 EV Trolley Bid.pdf

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Invitation for Public Bid # 25-04

Electric Vehicle Trolley Supply Bid

City of Cape May, Cape May County, N.J.

March 11, 2025, at 10:00A.M.

MAYOR & COUNCIL

Mayor Zachary Mullock

Councilmember Lorraine Baldwin Councilmember

Shaine P. Meier Councilmember Michael Yeager

Councilmember Maureen K. McDade

Erin C. Burke, RMC, City Clerk

Paul Dietrich, City Manager

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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given by the City of Cape May that a invitation for public bid will be received by the City on March

11, 2025 at 10:00am, prevailing time conducted on electronic platform, in accord with N.J.A.C. 5:34-1 et. Seq., on

BIDNET at www.bidnetdirect.com//capemaycity

BID# 25-04 Electric Vehicle Trolley Supply Bid

NOTE:

It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that the bid package is uploaded onto the e-procurement site by the bid opening date and time. Any bid document received after the deadline established by the Department of

Purchasing will not be accepted, regardless of the method of delivery.

Bidders must comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq., and

N.J.A.C. 17:27 et. Seq., For zoom contact and opening invitation please contact the Qualified Purchasing Agent at scanning@thecanninggroup.org

The City of Cape May will award this bid to the lowest responsible bidder in accord with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4A.

Date: February 15, 2025 Erin C. Burke

City Clerk http://www.bidnetdirect.com/capemaycity mailto:scanning@thecanninggroup.org

BID NO: Electric Trolley

Bus

Applicable to Bid if marked “X”

DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED OR REVIEWED

Initials When Due

Bid Guarantee (Bid Bond or Certified/Cashier’s Check) (with POA for full amount of Bid Bond)

With Bid

Submission

Consent of Surety (Certificate from Surety company)

Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond (Required from the Awarded Contractor)

At signing of contract

Maintenance Bond in the Amount of 100 % for a period indicated in

“General Conditions” Required from the Awarded Contractor Upon

Acceptance of Project

Upon

Acceptance of

Project

Acknowledgement of Receipt of Addenda (To be Completed if

Addenda are Issued)

X Ownership Disclosure Form With Bid

Submission

Named Subcontractors in Bid for Listed Specialty Trades

Public Works Contractor Registration Certificate(s) for the Bidder and all Sub Contractors

Prior to Award, but effective at time of bid

X Business Registration Certificate – Bidder and all Sub Contractors Prior to Contract

Award

X Non-Collusion Affidavit With Bid

Submission

X Experience and Qualifications With Bid

Submission

X Insurance and Indemnification Certificate Prior to Contract

Award

X Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran Form Prior to Contract

Award

X Disclosure of Investment Activities in Russia Form Prior to Contract

Award

Federal debarment Form Prior to Contract

Award

Prevailing Wage Certification (PL 2021, C301) Prior to Contract

Award

Equipment Certification

EEO/AA Form AA-201

After Notice of

Award, Prior to

Signing Contract

X EEO/AA Form AA-302 or Letter of Federal Approval or Certificate of Employee Information Report

After Notice of

Award, Prior to

Signing Contract

X Bidder’s Checklist

This checklist is provided for bidder’s use in assuring compliance with required documentation; however, it does not include all specifications requirements and does not relieve the bidder of the need to read and comply with the specifications.

Bidder Name: Date:

Authorized

Representative:

Signature:

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Title:

S P E C I F I C A T I O N S

1.0 PURPOSE AND SCOPE

1.1 This bid is for the of procuring of two (2) electric vehicle trolleys in accordance with the specification sheet contained herein.

1.2 All bids and questions must be conducted through bidnet direct at www.bidnetdirect.com//capemaycity no physical or emailed bids will be accepted

1.3 The method of award shall be to the lowest responsible bidder in accord with N.J.S.A.40A:11-4A.

1.4 It is the intent of these specifications to describe the minimum requirements and standards for Electric Powered (EV)

14 passenger classic trolley style bus to be purchased for the City of Cape May.

1.5 All items described within the specifications must be new, unused, and of the manufacturer’s latest design and model, unless otherwise specified. All standard equipment and accessories must be provided.

1.6 All necessary accessories and parts not included but needed for the full use and operation of the item(s) specified, must be supplied. Unnecessary, optional items may be priced separately if not specified.

1.7 All item and product prices proposed in response to this Bid are to include all transport, freight and fuel surcharges, and be delivered FOB Cape May City, New Jersey to the location provided on the City Purchase Order.

1.8 All items are to be delivered safely, or shipped in a protective carton, fully assembled and serviced, ready for use and operation. Bidders must submit product literature and manufacturer’s specifications with their bid proposal.

1.9 All supplies, equipment, and apparatus must meet all Federal, State, and Local safety regulations, requirements, and guidelines, such as OSHA, US DOT, NC-DOT, NFPA, UL, etc., if so regulated.

2.0 All vendors and contractors, the proposals submitted, and the items and equipment proposed, must meet the minimum requirements and specifications below.

http://www.bidnetdirect.com/capemaycity

Meets or Exceeds Requirements Below

Specification Yes No

1 Structure

1.1 Sub Floor Framing

1.1.1 The steel sub floor is constructed of 3 inch 16 gauge, carbon steel channel, electrically arc welded together. Cross members are placed on 24 inch centers to add strength and prevent warping of the finished floor. The one- piece integral floor structure is then bolted to the outrigger supports and chassis brackets using steel channel with rubber bushings providing a sill running the length of the chassis rails, with a rubber barrier strip between chassis rail and floor structure to aid in road noise transferring through the structure. The bolted brackets are placed on 32" centers of the chassis rails.

The underbody structure is then reinforced with outrigger and gusset supports of steel angle welded from the chassis to the floor to provide strength, rigidity, and integrity to carry the ultimate loads and with stand road shock and vibration fatigue. The floor structure is sealed and sheeted with 26 gauge galvanized sheeting providing a vapor barrier, using 5/8 inch marine grade plywood the base floor is attached to the framing using TEK screws. Each seam is then filled with body filler and sanded smooth before installing the transit rubber flooring.

1.2 Front, Rear and Side Walls

1.2.1 All wall sections are constructed of 1 1/2 inch 16 gauge, box, clean coat, carbon steel tubing, electrically arc welded together in a specialized framing jig. The skirt area from the floor line down shall be constructed of 1 ½” x 1 ½” x 1/8” steel angle. Side, front and end fitting members shall be carried to the roofline and constructed to adequately carry the design loads and absorb impact and stress. This application creating a cage like structure that provides strength and durability preventing movement at all joints and stress points. There shall be a center divider structure that is welded from the roof to the wall and floor area providing added strength to the overall cage of the trolley bus. The wall sections are sealed with Sika Flex 221 (or equal) at all joints and seams. The entire structure is washed with Prep Sol 330 or equal) and primed with an epoxy primer, then sheeted with 20 gauge

Galvaneal Sheeting using Sika Flex 552 (or equal) tubes, then riveted with Magna-Lok (or equal) fasteners to the framing where necessary throughout each panel.

1.2.2 The rear passenger area shall have removable window sections with vinyl rain curtains for warm weather.

1.3 Roof

1.3.1 The roof structure is made of 1 1/2 inch 16 gauge, box, "clean coat", carbon steel tubing electrically arc welded together to the wall members to prevent drumming or vibrations. The roof shall have a lantern style cupola to maintain the vintage them of the 1800's streetcars. The top of the roof framing is sealed with Sika Flex 221 (or equal), covered with 3/16 fiberglass shell. Cupola windows are 1/8 inch safety tempered glass. The front and rear have a 6-inch minimum overhang and the sides a 3 -inch minimum overhang.

1.4 Wheel Housing and Step Wells

1.4.1 The wheel housing and step wells are fabricated of 12-gauge Galvaneal steel and welded to the floor structure. The wheel housing and step wells are sound deadened and sealed with a rubberized asphalt undercoating to eliminate sound passage to the interior of the vehicle.

2 Paint, Insulation and Undercoating

2.1 Paint

2.1.1 The framing is washed with a metal prep wax and grease remover, and then primed with Interseal 670

HS Coating (or equal). All exterior panels are prepped with an etching wash, primed with an etching primer PPG 1652 (or equal), a base primer of PPG DPHS52 low VOC primer (or equal), specially designed for aluminum surfaces. The primer is allowed proper drying time and sanded before applying the standard two tone PPG Concept Acrylic Urethane Colors (or equal) and clear coat. A Standard

Vintage pin-striping package shall be installed.

2.2 Insulation and Undercoating

2.2.1 The walls and roof are insulated with 1 1/2 inch cell bead board insulation providing R-factor of 0.24 in walls and 0.26 to 0.27 in the roof at 75 degrees F. The engine compartment is properly sealed to prevent heat, noise, and fumes from entering the interior of the vehicle and insulated with a fire and heatproof sand barrier, foil faced Insultech sheeting. No interior body surface temperatures shall exceed

100 degrees Fahrenheit. The entire understructure is undercoated, to a 1/8 inch (minimum) thickness with rubberized asphalt based, emulsion type undercoating, to provide complete protection from oxidation due to the outside elements. All metal surfaces are washed and primed with a zinc chromate

PPG primer (or equal) before assembly. All underside sections below the floor line are re-sealed after assembly and coated with 1/8 inch (minimum) thickness with rubberized asphalt based emulsion type undercoating.

2.2.2 All fasteners shall be stainless steel. Trim pieces and fixtures installed shall be treated with ECK, an anti-electrolysis corrosion preventive material.

3 Exterior Features

3.1 Bumpers

3.1.1 3.1.1. Front and rear bumpers are one-piece, steel fabricated assemblies. The front and rear bumpers are

6 inches in height and designed to follow the contour angles of the front and rear caps. The placement of the bumpers shall be arranged to provide protection against body damage at standard SAE heights.

The bumpers shall be painted with PPG (or equal) paint with a Teflon additive to prevent chipping.

There shall be tow hooks mounted underside of front and rear bumpers.

3.1.2 The front bumper shall have a vintage cow- catcher made of heavy woven wire and steel construction.

4 Doors

4.1 Access Doors

4.1.1 Access doors shall be provided where necessary to service engine, radiator, air conditioning components, batteries, fuel fill, fluids, electrical panels, and all other components or accessories requiring service.

4.2 Entrance/Exit Door

4.2.1 An electric operated, outward opening style entrance/exit doorway shall be provided on the curb (right) side, front with a clear minimum opening of 32 inches. Edges on the doors shall have extruded rubber, sensitive edge that overlaps to provide a sealed doorway and safety edge. The doors are operated by an overhead, electric powered, door actuator. A momentary switch controls the doors, which is located to the left of the driver. The doors are designed to open or close in approximately 1.5 to 3.0 seconds.

4.3 Emergency Exit Door

4.3.1 There shall be an egress window, emergency door, and or an emergency roof hatch located in the rear of the trolley.

5 Mirrors

5.1 Exterior Mirrors

5.1.1 The vehicle shall be equipped with two (2) dual head exterior mirrors, one on each front corner. The mirrors shall be remote control and heated. The top section of the two exterior mirrors, are a flat mirror while the bottom is a convex mirror. They shall be remotely adjustable, and adequate in length, to provide rearward vision. The mirrors are firmly attached to the vehicle in which precludes vibration at a normal speeds, and located so as to reflect to the operator a view of the highway to the rear along both sides of the vehicle. The mirrors are finished in flat black polyurethane enamel paint.

5.2 Interior Mirror

5.2.1 An 8 inch convex rear view mirror will be located above and in front of the driver's area, for view of the interior of the vehicle. The mirror is mounted with a swivel point and is adjustable.

6 Mud Flaps, Fender Flares and Rub Rails

6.1 Wheel wells

6.1.1 The wheel wells have a rubber molded wheel well attachment to the rounded wheel opening.

6.2 Mud flaps

6.2.1 Shall be installed behind all wheels and extended within 3 inches of the road surface.

7 Windows

7.1 Glass

7.1.1 Windows and windshields are designed to allow maximum serviceability with minimum maintenance and shall be in accordance with FMVSS571.205.

7.2 Windshield

7.2.1 There are three windshields to keep the authentic vintage trolley design along with side and rear windows that are arched at the top.

7.3 Passenger Windows

7.3.1 The passenger windows have a horizontal slider-which latch easily, operable by the passengers. The windows shall have an etching design to add to the vintage appearance.

7.4 Emergency Exit Windows

7.4.1 There are a sufficient number of emergency exit windows located on driver side, passenger side, and rear of the coach to meet FMVSS 217 for emergency exits.

7.5 Driver Side Window

7.5.1 The driver's area will have one clear T-slider arched window for easy access to tolls etc

7.6 Glazing and ratings are as follows:

7.6.1 Windshields: 1/4 inch safety glass AS-1 rating no tinting

7.6.2 Driver's windows: 1/8 inch tempered safety glass AS-2 rating no tinting

7.6.3 Passenger windows: 1/8 inch tempered safety glass AS-3 rating 31 percent tint

7.6.4 Cupola windows: 1/8 inch tempered safety glass AS-3 rating 31 percent tint

7.6.5 Entry Door Windows: 1/8 inch tempered safety glass AS-2 rating no tint

8 Windshield Wipers

8.1 Windshield Wipers

8.1.1 Each windshield wiper has a separate, heavy duty, intermittent electrically powered windshield wiper motor. Windshield wiper blades are of sufficient length to clean the windshield surface. Electrically operated windshield washers, with a one-gallon reservoir provided for the windshields and shall be conveniently located for easy filling.

9 Front Grille

9.1 Grille

9.1.1 The front air intake grille shall be designed to depict a vintage look, using a woven wire section. The grille shall be finished to match the color of the body. A functional brass center headlight shall be installed for added vintage appearance.

10 Engine Compartment

10.1 Engine Compartment

10.1.1 The engine compartment shall be fully insulated with a foil faced sand barrier material and interior cover shall be Barymat Acoustic matting. There shall be a firewall of 11 gauge steel between engine compartment and driver's/passenger compartment. There shall be sufficient lighting for servicing in the engine compartment.

11 Interior Finish

11.1 Floor

11.1.1 Sub Floor

11.1.2 The floor shall be made of 7 ply 3/4 inch marine plywood sheeting, attached to the floor framing with counter- sunk TEK screws. All joints and seams shall be seals and sanded smooth.

11.1.3 Floor Covering

11.1.4 Floor covering shall be 1/8 inch thick Altro Transit Flooring (or equal) in place The floor covering shall be glued to the plywood sub floor and shall be laid smooth without any gaps or bubbles. There shall be a white standee line. The driver’s platform and engine cover area shall be covered with a sound deadening acoustic black matting.

11.2 Walls and Trim

11.2.1 All interior walls are covered with a 1/4 inch red oak paneling and trimmed with solid red oak handmade pieces. The roof and cupola are also covered with 1/4 inch red oak paneling and trimmed with handmade solid oak trim pieces. All oak panels and solid oak trim is sanded and finished with 3-5 coats of high gloss two part clear polyurethane. All edges of flooring along wall sections are sealed with a color matching rubberized silicone sealer. Marine varnish is used on any exterior wood exposed to outside elements using a minimum of 5 coats.

There shall be oak rails for advertising signs between the wall and the cupola roof area.

11.3 Step Treads

11.3.1 The step assemblies shall be covered with: Altro Flooring (or equal) step tread rubber with metal backed white or yellow edge nosing.

12 HVAC

12.1 Driver Heater/Defroster

12.1.1 The heater/defroster shall be manually controlled to provide the optimum of comfort to the driver in any type of weather. The driver's area shall be heated and ventilated by a separate forced air heater system. Driver's area heat is 52,000 BTU's. The windshield defroster airflow shall be through diffusers mounted on the dash panel below the windows.

12.2 Passenger Heaters

12.2.1 The passenger area heaters shall consist of two units located beneath the seats to evenly distribute the heated air throughout the passenger compartment with a total of 95,000 BTU's. Switches located in the driver's compartment shall control all heating units.

12.3 Air Conditioner

12.3.1 The air conditioning units shall be of R134A freon type with a minimum cooling capacity of 120,000

BTU's capable of maintaining a temperature inside the vehicle of not more than 72 degrees on a 100-degree outside temperature with 80 percent relative humidity. A third compressor shall be installed for increased BTU’s for warmer weather climate. All freon lines shall be of barrier type hose that shall be rated for freon 134A use and mounted permanently to the vehicle. Evaporators shall be mounted on each end end of the vehicle, blowing toward center. One facing the rear of the vehicle and one facing the front of the vehicle. The evaporators shall have an easily accessible cleanable filter. A separate control for each front and rear systems shall be located in the driver's area. The condensers shall be located roadside and guards attached to protect from road debris.

13 Stanchions, Guard Rails and Grab Rails

13.1 Entry Grab Rail

13.1.1 There shall be a vertical stanchion, guard rail and modesty panel immediately to the left of the entry door. All railing shall be 1 1/4 inches to 1 1/2 inches OD by .050 inch stainless tubing. The guardrail shall be horizontally affixed to the stanchion and the wall of the vehicle at least 27 inches above the floor.

13.2 14.2. Overhead Grab Rails

13.2.1 Overhead grab rails shall be installed on each side of the trolley, running the entire length of the vehicle affixed to the cupola roof edge. These shall be mounted and securely fastened to the roof. The driver's barrier shall cover the area behind the driver with a modesty panel railing and clear polycarbonite shield. The entry shall have a grab rail located on each side of the step well. All required grab rails shall be located according to ADA regulations.

13.2.2 Leather grab straps positioned for standee passengers throughout the overhead grab rails.

14 Passenger Comfort

14.1 Panels

14.1.1 Decorative modesty panels fabricated from handrailing with powder coated steel panel. The same modesty panels shall be located at the proper positions in the wheelchair assist areas.

14.2 Sound System

14.2.1 There shall be a standard sound system consisting of AM/FM radio/Bluetooth combination with 4 passenger area speakers and one driver's speaker location in the driver's area.

14.3 PA System

14.3.1 A headset and handheld microphone shall be attached to the overhead compartment, above and to the left of the driver and be capable of adjustment to the driver’s left shoulder neck area. An output jack shall be provided in the operator’s area for future installation of a handheld or headset microphone. A foot mounted foot mounted switch shall be supplied to afford hands-free operation of the PA system.

The PA system shall also incorporate selected inside/outside/both operation of internal and external speakers.

14.4 Passenger Signal System

14.4.1 There shall be a passenger signal system using a dual chime indicating the general passenger area stop requested and the ADA area stop requested. The passenger area shall have cording at each seat. The

ADA area shall have a touch tape conveniently located to each restraint position. When the stop requested is activated a lighted stop request sign is illuminated and will remain until the doors are opened for passenger exit.

15 Lighting

15.1 Exterior Lighting

15.1.1 All exterior lighting shall be LED 12V DC circuits in accordance with FMVSS 571.108.

15.2 Front of trolley:

15.2.1 (2)-Headlight assemblies shall be single high/low beam round sealed beam halogen lights and shall have a beauty ring of brass chrome. (J1395).

15.2.2 (2)-Amber turn signals shall be provided in the front section of the trolley, as turn, and flasher, (J589, J590b).

15.2.3 (3)-Amber identification shall be centered on the top front of the trolley, (J592E)

15.2.4 (2)-Amber identification lights shall be placed on each outer corner of the top front, (J592E).

15.3 Rear of trolley:

15.3.1 (3)-Red identification lights shall be centered on the top rear section of the trolley, (J592E).

15.3.2 (2)- Red Identification lights shall be placed on the top outer corner of the rear of the trolley (J592E).

15.3.3 (2)-Clear reverse lights shall be placed in the lower section of the rear of the trolley, (J593C).

15.3.4 (2)-Red stoplights shall be placed in the lower section of the rear of the trolley, (J1398).

15.3.5 (2)-Red taillights shall be placed in the lower section of the rear of the trolley, (J585E).

15.3.6 (2)-Turn signal lights shall be placed in the lower section of the rear of the trolley, (J1395).

15.3.7 (1)-License plate light shall be placed in the lower section of the rear of the trolley above the license plate. (J587)

15.4 Sides of the trolley:

15.4.1 (4)-Amber lights shall be placed on the sides of the trolley, (2) one each side of the top front corner, (2) one at each side of the lower front corner, (J592E).

15.4.2 (4)-Red lights shall be placed on the sides of the trolley, (2) one each side of the lower rear corner, (2) one each side of the top rear corner, (J592E).

15.4.3 (2)-Amber middle turn signals shall be placed on the lower middle section on each side of the trolley.

15.4.4 Decorative Lighting

15.4.5 An onboard power invertor shall be installed with 2 110v outlets for decorative lighting around the perimeter of the trolley.

16 Safety:

16.1 Safety

16.1.1 Hazard lights shall be installed on the trolley bus, (J1945, J1910).

16.1.2 (2)-Step well lights shall be installed at each entry/exit doorway.

16.1.3 (1)- Flood type light shall be installed in the wheelchair door area.

17 Interior Lighting

17.1 Passenger Area Lighting

17.1.1 All interior lighting shall meet FMVSS requirements. There shall be six (6) interior white, shatterproof, globe style fixtures throughout the roof area of the vehicle. The bases shall be brass finish. Separate switches shall operate the rear and front section of the passenger area.

17.2 Entry/Exit Area

17.2.1 At the entry/exit there shall be an overhead courtesy light that will come on when the door is opened and remain on until the door is closed again. Each step well area shall have (2) step well lights with top covers to shield from glaring light, and one overhead light. The step well lights will automatically come on when the door is opened and remain on until the door is closed.

17.3 Driver’s Area

17.3.1 Over the driver's area there shall be a separately controlled light for the driver's convenience. There shall be a separate switch controlling the driver’s light.

18 Seating

18.1 Driver's Seat

18.1.1 A standard driver's seat shall be Freedman mechanical transit seat provided with full adjustment functions.

18.2 Passenger Seating

18.2.1 Passenger seating in the trolley shall be authentic vintage design of oak slats and cast aluminum scrolled seat ends paint to match the color scheme of the trolley. All seats shall be 34 inches in width and shall have smooth urethane coated finish of a minimum of 3-5 coats. Seating arrangement shall be forward facing, perimeter or a combination.

18.2.2 Vehicle shall accommodate 14 seated passengers.

19 Driver's Console

19.1 Dash and Instrument Panel

19.1.1 The driver's console shall be designed for the safety of the operations as well as the comfort of the driver.

The forward dash console shall have a complete complement of instrumentation and controls consisting of:

19.1.2 Speedometer with an odometer

19.1.3 Voltmeter

19.1.4 Battery level gauge

19.1.5 Parking brake

19.1.6 High-beam indicator

19.1.7 Directional signal indicator

19.1.8 Headlight beam switch

19.1.9 Radio/CD/Bluetooth

19.1.10 USB plug

19.1.11 Cup Holder

19.1.12 To the left of the driver shall be all other vehicle accessory switches including:

19.1.13 Master on/off switch

19.1.14 12V driver's fan shall be mounted in the header area with a driver's control switch located in the switch panel.

19.1.15 Sun Visor shall be mounted in the header area.

19.1.16 Storage box shall be installed on the driver’s platform on the passenger side.

19.1.17 Horn and Trolley Bell

19.1.18 12V horn shall be located at the front of the vehicle and protected from wheel splash.

19.1.19 Trolley Bell

19.1.20 Electric bell shall be mounted on the top front of the vehicle for the driver to ring manually by a pull cord located to the left of the driver's seat.

20 Electrical Wiring and Panel

20.1 Electrical System Description

20.1.1 All wiring shall meet FMVSS. The electrical system shall be 12V, with a PBC electronic circuit board, using relays to allow driver's console switches to operate at lower amperage.

20.1.2 A wiring diagram shall be submitted that will match the wiring for each vehicle.

20.1.3 All switches and wiring circuits shall be protected with circuit breakers.

20.1.4 All circuit breakers shall be labeled for identification and installed in the sealed weather proof, lockable, electrical panel on the exterior of the driver's side.

20.1.5 All circuits shall have LED diagnostics for ease during troubleshooting.

20.1.6 All switches shall be of heavy-duty transit design. All wiring shall meet SAE standard requirements.

20.1.7 All wiring shall be automotive stranded and shall be color-coded and labeled. All wiring shall be installed using quick disconnect harness junctions using weather-proof Packard pin connectors.

20.1.8 There shall be no more than 10 wires per harness and include 2 extra wires per harness for accessories.

20.1.9 All harnesses shall be secured at a maximum of two-foot intervals.

20.1.10 Any wiring through wheel well area shall be protected by routing through metal convoluted tubing and flex loom.

20.1.11 All connectors are insulated; shrink-wrapped and soldered where necessary.

20.1.12 All wiring shall be protected by circuit breakers and a 200 ANL fast acting fuse shall be installed for added protection.

21 Batteries

21.1 Description

21.1.1 There shall be (2) dual maintenance free, Group 31, top terminals, 3/8-16 UNC-2A thread, 3/4 inch long, with minimum reserve capacity of 425 amp-hr, minimum cold cranking power of 1100 amp with lifting straps.

Battery Track

21.2 Battery Disconnect

21.2.1 There shall be a transit style master disconnect installed.

23 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Equipment

23.1 Wheelchair Lift

23.1.1 A platform wheelchair lift with 1,000 lb. capacity shall be provided in the rear of the trolley using a separate door. A full ADA approved interlock system shall be installed.

23.2 Wheelchair Securements and Flip Seats

23.2.1 The wheelchair tie downs shall be Q’Straint Slide ‘N Click floor mounted restraint system to accommodate two wheelchair positions. There shall be 2 flip seat positioned on the wall area in each wheelchair area for use when not transporting a wheelchair seated passenger.

23.2.2 Priority Seating Signs

23.2.3 Priority seating signs will be provided at each wheelchair location. Characters on these signs will be per

ADA provisions.

24 Safety Equipment

24.1

24.1.1 Drive shaft guards shall be installed between every pair of universal joints.

24.1.2 5-pound type B.C. fire extinguisher shall be supplied.

24.1.3 Triangle flare kit shall be equipped.

24.1.4 Transit style battery master disconnect shall be installed.

24.1.5 An audible back-up alarm shall be installed.

24.1.6 All doors and wheelchair lift shall be interlocked through the shift inhibitor, parking brake, and/or braking system.

24.1.7 Entrance doors shall be equipped with a sensitive edging to prevent closing when obstructed.

24.1.8 All doors and Egress windows shall be connected with an audible signal located in the driver's area.

24.1.9 Rear doors shall have a 3 parts heavy-duty latch.

24.1.10 All appropriate warning labels shall be installed.

24.1.11 Audible back up camera warning system shall be installed

24.1.12 Valeo or approved equal roof hatch shall be installed

25 Chassis

25.1

25.1.1 The chassis shall be a Freightliner MT50E or approved equivalent with electric powered drive.

25.1.2 The 226KW = 303HP

25.1.3 Up to 170 Mile Range

25.1.4 Full charge in 3.5 hours with 60 kW charger or 1.8 hours with 150 kW DC fast charging. Compatible with SAE J1772 CCS DC fast charging.

25.1.5 70 Miles per hour

25.1.6 Fully integrated digital LCD screen

25.1.7 Traction and stability controls four wheel hydraulic disc brakes

25.1.8 Single piece steel straight rail frame

25.1.9 Heavy Duty liquid cooled transit battery system

25.1.10 Standard J1172 / CCS1 Protocol charging unit.

25.1.11 Meets all applicable US federal standards, plus all applicable standards for all 50 US states

25.1.12 A copy of the Altoona test report is required with bid submission

26 Dimensions

26.1 Approximate Dimensions

26.1.1 Length overall – excluding cowcatcher 32’

26.1.2 Body Width – excluding mirrors 99”

26.1.3 Height Overall 136” max.

26.1.4 Interior Headroom – over aisle 88”

26.1.5 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 23,000 lbs.

26.1.6 Wheelbase 208”

26.1.7 Rear Body Overhang 98”

26.1.8 First Step Height 13”

26.1.9 Step Risers 8.25”

26.1.10 Floor Height 34”-36” max.

26.1.11 Aisle Width 22” min.

26.1.12 Clear Door Opening 34” min.

26.1.13 Body Structure

27 Warranty

27.1 Standard Warranties

27.1.1 Body Warranty 12 month/Unlimited Miles

27.1.2 Chassis Warranty (Less Drivetrain) 3 year/100,000 miles

28 Inspection and Acceptance

28.1 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

28.1.1 The inspection and acceptance of all units will be held jointly by Vehicle Fleet Services and the ultimate consignee

28.1.2 Upon delivery and prior to acceptance, the successful bidder or a company representative will be required to conduct the necessary technical training in operation and maintenance procedures to City personnel concerned or provide a schedule whereby the manufacturer provides such training locally.

Any training costs must be borne by the bidder. It is required that operators receive two hours classroom and minimum 30 minute on vehicle training session

28.1.3 The vehicle will be delivered with the Manufacturer Certificate of Origin (MCO), an NC MVR-181

Damage Disclosure Statement and the invoice.

28.1.4 A minimum of 4 hours of technical training for the chassis including classroom and on chassis training for the shop personnel shall be provided prior to the vehicle going in service

28.1.5 A minimum of 8 hours of technical training for the body including classroom and on vehicle training for the shop personnel shall be provided prior to the vehicle going in service

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Merchandise Category Quantity Unit Price Extended Pricing

1. Electric Trolley Bus As specified on Pages 5-13 2 $ $

TOTAL: $

Manufacturer Model Year

Delivery in Days Upon Issuance of Purchase Order

Note: The City of Cape May reserves the right to weight delivery time heavily in the award process

State Manufacturer Warranty

Please provide and explanation for any items you checked no to on Pages 5-13. Include the item number.

Company Name Federal ID # or Social Security #

Address

Signature of Authorized Agent Type or Print Name

Telephone Number Date

Fax Number E-mail address

Fax Number E-mail address

EXHIBIT A

MANDATORY EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY LANGUAGE

N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. (P.L.1975, c.127)

N.J.A.C. 17:27-1.1 et seq.

GOODS, GENERAL SERVICES, AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS

During the performance of this contract, the contractor agrees as follows:

The contractor or subcontractor, where applicable, will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex. Except with respect to affectional or sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, the contractor will ensure that equal employment opportunity is afforded to such applicants in recruitment and employment, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affection- al or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex. Such equal employment opportunity shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, up- grading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprentice- ship. The contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided by the Public Agency Compliance Officer setting forth provisions of this nondiscrimination clause.

The contractor or subcontractor, where applicable will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the contractor, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex.

The contractor or subcontractor will send to each labor union, with which it has a collective bargaining agreement, a notice, to be provided by the agency contracting officer, advising the labor union of the contractor's commitments under this chapter and shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment.

The contractor or subcontractor, where applicable, agrees to comply with any regulations promulgated by the Treasurer pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq., as amended and supplemented from time to time and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The contractor or subcontractor agrees to make good faith efforts to meet targeted county employment goals established in accordance with N.J.A.C. l7:27-5.2.

EXHIBIT A (Cont)

The contractor or subcontractor agrees to inform in writing its appropriate recruitment agencies including, but not limited to, employment agencies, placement bureaus, colleges, universities, and labor unions, that it does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex, and that it will discontinue the use of any recruitment agency which engages in direct or indirect discriminatory practices.

The contractor or subcontractor agrees to revise any of its testing procedures, if necessary, to assure that all personnel testing conforms with the principles of job-related testing, as established by the statutes and court decisions of the State of New Jersey and as established by applicable Federal law and applicable Federal court decisions.

In conforming with the targeted employment goals, the contractor or subcontractor agrees to review all procedures relating to transfer, upgrading, downgrading and layoff to ensure that all such actions are taken without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex, consistent with the statutes and court decisions of the State of New Jersey, and applicable Federal law and applicable Federal court decisions.

The contractor shall submit to the public agency, after notification of award but prior to execution of a goods and services contract, one of the following three documents:

Letter of Federal Affirmative Action Plan Approval; Certificate of Employee

Information Report; or

Employee Information Report Form AA-302 (electronically provided by the Division through the Division’s website at: http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/contract_compliance.

The contractor and its subcontractors shall furnish such reports or other documents to the Division of Purchase &

Property, CCAU, EEO Monitoring Program as may be request- ed by the office from time to time in order to carry out the purposes of these regulations, and public agencies shall furnish such information as may be requested by the Division of Purchase & Property, CCAU, EEO Monitoring Program for conducting a compliance investigation pursuant to N.J.A.C.

17:27-1.1 et seq.

http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/contract_compliance

NEW JERSEY ANTI-DISCRIMINATION PROVISIONS

N.J.S.A. 10:2-1 ET SEQ.

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:2-1, if awarded a contract, the contractor agrees that:

a. In the hiring of persons for the performance of work under this contract or any subcontract hereunder, or for the procurement, manufacture, assembling or furnishing of any such materials, equipment, supplies or services to be acquired under this contract, no contractor, nor any person acting on behalf of such contractor or subcontractor, shall, by reason of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation or sex, discriminate against any person who is qualified and available to perform the work to which the employment relates;

b. No contractor, subcontractor, nor any person on his behalf shall, in any manner, discriminate against or intimidate any employee engaged in the performance of work under this contract or any subcontract hereunder, or engaged in the procurement, manufacture, assembling or furnishing of any such materials, equipment, supplies or services to be acquired under such contract, on account of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation or sex;

c. There may be deducted from the amount payable to the contractor by the contracting public agency, under this contract, a penalty of $50.00 for each person for each calendar day during which such person is discriminated against or intimidated in violation of the provisions of the contract; and

d. This contract may be canceled or terminated by the contracting public agency, and all money due or to become due hereunder may be forfeited, for any violation of this section of the contract occurring after notice to the contractor from the contracting public agency of any prior violation of this section of the contract.

Experience & Qualifications Questionnaire

This questionnaire must be filled out and submitted as a part of the Proposal. Failure to complete this form or to provide any of the requested information will be grounds for the rejection of the bid proposal. If additional space is required, the respondent shall add additional sheets, which identify the question being answered.

Number of years in business under present name & address:

If less than 5 years, list previous names and address:

Within the last 5 years has the business or any officer/partner failed to complete a contract awarded to them: . If yes, provide the details in on a separate page.

Have any liens and lawsuits been filed against the company in the past 5 years:

If yes, please provide details:

List similar services you are now providing for which you have signed contract, but not yet started work:

List all major subcontractors to be used to complete the service and the area of their responsibility:

Please provide at least 3 references below:

Name: Phone:

Address:

Equipment/Service Provided:

Contract Amount:

New Jersey Business Registration Certification

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, The City of Cape May (“Contracting Agency”) is prohibited from entering into a contract with an entity unless the bidder/proposer/contractor, and each subcontractor that is required by law to be named in a bid/proposal/contract has a valid Business Registration Certificate on file with the

Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services within the Department of the Treasury.

Prior to contract award or authorization, the contractor shall provide the Contracting Agency with its proof of business registration and that of any named subcontractor(s).

Subcontractors named in a bid or other proposal shall provide proof of business registration to the bidder, who in turn, shall provide it to the Contracting Agency prior to the time a contract, purchase order, or other contracting document is awarded or authorized.

During the course of contract performance:

(1) the contractor shall not enter into a contract with a subcontractor unless the subcontractor first provides the contractor with a valid proof of business registration.

(2) the contractor shall maintain and submit to the Contracting Agency a list of subcontractors and their addresses that may be updated from time to time.

(3) the contractor and any subcontractor providing goods or performing services under the contract, and each of their affiliates, shall collect and remit to the Director of the Division of Taxation in the Department of the Treasury, the use tax due pursuant to the Sales and Use Tax Act, (N.J.S.A.

54:32B-1 et seq.) on all sales of tangible personal property delivered into the State. Any questions in this regard can be directed to the Division of Taxation at (609)292-6400. Form NJ-REG can be filed online at http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/revenue/busregcert.shtml.

Before final payment is made under the contract, the contractor shall submit to the Contracting Agency a complete and accurate list of all subcontractors used and their addresses.

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:49-4.1, a business organization that fails to provide a copy of a business registration as required, or that provides false business registration information, shall be liable for a penalty of $25 for each day of violation, not to exceed $50,000, for each proof of business registration not properly provided under a contract with a contracting agency.

Emergency Purchases or Contracts

For purchases of an emergent nature, the contractor shall provide its Business Registration Certificate within two weeks from the date of purchase or execution of the contract or prior to payment for goods or services, whichever is earlier.

http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/revenue/busregcert.shtml

SAMPLE BUSINESS REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE

Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

The CONTRACTOR and the OWNER do hereby agree that the provisions of Title 11 of the Americans

With Disabilities Act of 1990 (the "ACT") (42 U.S.C~ S12101 et seq.), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability by public entities in all services, programs, and activities provided or made available by public entities, and the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereunto, are made a part of this contract. In providing any act benefit, or service on behalf of the OWNER pursuant to this contract, the CONTRACTOR agrees that the performance shall be in strict compliance with the Act. In the event that the Contractor, its agents, servants, employees, or subcontractors violate or are alleged to have violated the Act during the performance of this contract, the CONTRACTOR shall defend the

OWNER in any action or administrative proceeding commenced pursuant to this Act. The Contractor shall indemnify, protect, and save harmless the OWNER, its agents, servants, and employees from and against any and all suits, claims, losses, demands, or damages, of whatever kind or nature arising out of or claimed to arise out of the alleged violation. The CONTRACTOR shall, at its own expense, appear, defend, and pay any and all charges for legal services and any and all costs and other expenses arising from such action or administrative proceeding or incurred in connection therewith. In any and all complaints brought pursuant to the OWNER grievance procedure, the CONTRACTOR agrees to abide by any decision of the OWNER which is rendered pursuant to said grievance procedure. If any action or administrative proceeding results in an award of damages against the OWNER or if the OWNER must any expense to cure a violation of the ADA which has been brought pursuant to its grievance procedure, the CONTRACTOR shall satisfy and discharge the same at its OWN expense.

The OWNER shall, as soon as practicable after a claim has been made against it, give written notice thereof to the CONTRACTOR along with frill and complete particulars of the claim. if any action or administrative proceedings is brought against the OWNER or any of its agents, servants, and employees, the OWNER shall expeditiously forward or have forwarded to the

CONTRACTOR every demand, complaint, notice, summons, pleading, or other process received by the OWNER or its representatives.

It is expressly agreed and understood that any approval by the OWNER of the services provided by the CONTRACTOR pursuant to this contract will not relieve the CONTRACTOR of the obligation to comply with the Act and to defend, indemnify, protect, and save harmless the

OWNER pursuant to this paragraph.

It is further agreed and understood that the OWNER assumes no obligation to indemnify or save harmless the CONTRACTOR, its agents, servants, employees and subcontractors for any claim which may arise out of their performance of this Agreement. Furthermore, the CONTRACTOR expressly understands and agrees that the provisions of this indemnification clause shall in no way limit the CONTRACTOR'S obligations assumed in this Agreement, nor shall they be construed to relieve the CONTRACTOR from any liability, nor preclude the OWNER from taking any other actions available to it under any other provisions of the Agreement or otherwise at law.

Furthermore, the contractor expressly understands and agrees that the provisions of this indemnification clause shall in no way limit the contractor’s obligations assumed in this Agreement, nor shall they be construed to relieve the contractor from any liability, nor preclude the owner from taking any other actions available to it under any other provisions of the Agreement or otherwise at law.

STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURE

N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2 (P.L. 1977, c.33, as amended by P.L. 2016, c.43)

This statement shall be completed, certified to, and included with all bid and proposal submissions. Failure to submit the required information is cause for automatic rejection of the bid or proposal.

Name of Organization:

Organization Address:

Part I Check the box that represents the type of business organization:

Sole Proprietorship (skip Parts II and III, execute certification in Part IV)

Non-Profit Corporation (skip Parts II and III, execute certification in Part IV)

For-Profit Corporation (any type) Limited Liability Company (LLC)

Partnership Limited Partnership Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)

Other (be specific):

Part II

The list below contains the names and addresses of all stockholders in the corporation who own 10 percent or more of its stock, of any class, or of all individual partners in the partnership who own a 10 percent or greater interest therein, or of all members in the limited liability company who own a 10 percent or greater interest therein, as the case may be. (COMPLETE THE LIST BELOW IN THIS SECTION)

OR

No one stockholder in the corporation owns 10 percent or more of its stock, of any class, or no individual partner in the partnership owns a 10 percent or greater interest therein, or no member in the limited liability company owns a 10 percent or greater interest therein, as the case may be. (SKIP TO PART IV)

(Please attach additional sheets if more space is needed):

Name of Individual or Business Entity Address

Part III DISCLOSURE OF 10% OR GREATER OWNERSHIP IN THE STOCKHOLDERS, PARTNERS OR

LLC MEMBERS LISTED IN PART II

If a bidder has a direct or indirect parent entity which is publicly traded, and any person holds a 10 percent or greater beneficial interest in the publicly traded parent entity as of the last annual federal Security and Exchange

Commission (SEC) or foreign equivalent filing, ownership disclosure can be met by providing links to the website(s) containing the last annual filing(s) with the federal Securities and Exchange Commission (or foreign equivalent) that contain the name and address of each person holding a 10% or greater beneficial interest in the publicly traded parent entity, along with the relevant page numbers of the filing(s) that contain the information on each such person. Attach additional sheets if more space is needed.

Website (URL) containing the last annual SEC (or foreign equivalent) filing Page #’s

Please list the names and addresses of each stockholder, partner or member owning a 10 percent or greater interest in any corresponding corporation, partnership and/or limited liability company (LLC) listed in Part II other than for any publicly traded parent entities referenced above. The disclosure shall be continued until names and addresses of every noncorporate stockholder, and individual partner, and member exceeding the 10 percent ownership criteria established pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2 has been listed. Attach additional sheets if more space is needed.

Stockholder/Partner/Member and

Corresponding Entity Listed in Part II

Address

Part IV Certification

I, being duly sworn upon my oath, hereby represent that the foregoing information and any attachments thereto to…