3rd Approved Equals.xlsx

Table 1 s ty h of New Flyer Industries Approved Equals (XD35/40, XDE40, XN35/40, XE35/40, XHE40)

that can be provided as optional/alternative items.

Base Power Steering Hoses: Gates G2XH Alternative Power Steering Hoses: Aeroquip FC510 and FC355 Base Coolant Pressure Fill Hoses: Gates G2XH Alternative Pressure Fill Hoses: Aeroquip 2807 Base Transmission Accumulator Hoses: Manuli Equator 1 Alternative Transmission Accumulator Hoses: Aeroquip FC355 Base Transmission Oil Cooler Hoses: Manuli Equator 1 Alternative Transmission Oil Cooler Hoses: Aeroquip FC355 Base Lower Vent Line Hoses: Gates G2XH Alternative Lower Vent Line Hoses: Aeroquip 2807 Diesel Fuel Hoses: Aeroquip GH100 (no alternate) Auxiliary Heater Fuel Lines: Aeroquip GH100 (no alternate) Air Compressor Discharge Line: Teflon 2807 SST braided hose (no alternate) NC Compressor Hose: Duraflex convoluted stainless steel, braided (no alternate)

structure using polyurethane adhesive Sika 221, as recommended by the supplier.

Prior to adhesion, the bonding surfaces of structure and plywood panels are cleaned with lint-free cloth and sika activator. Adhesive SIKA 221 is applied to structure in .25" dia beads. The adhesive is applied near the edges of the structural tubing, channels and plates.

Furthermore, the plywood panels are then secured with screws specifically designed for the application around the periphery of all panels. Screw is a self tapping type-F screw thread cutting, Grade 410 Stainless Steel Tin Plated.

Prior to floor covering application, all voids, fastener heads and cracks/gaps between composite panels are filled with Filler Sika Force. The filler is allowed to cure for a minimum of 30 min. A second or third coat of filler can be applied if necessary.

For plywood panels, all seams and screws are to be scuffed only. Entire plywood floor surface is to be vacuumed to ensure there is no debris or dirt and then wiped clean with isopropyl alcohol. After flash off time, floor covering can be then installed to the composite panels using 3M Adhesive. This is inherent to the bus design.

gallons per minute per nozzle under a pressure of no less than 22 lbs. per square inch measured at the nozzle tip.

3. The Contractor shall be required to water test each vehicle under the conditions described above for no less than 30 minutes (15 minutes with NC off, then 15 minutes with NC on) to ensure there are no water leaks in the bus.

4. Bus road testing must be conducted immediately after the water test. All road tests shall be conducted by the OEM on-site inspector and verified by Authorized Purchaser inspector.

New Flyer would like to clarify that probalyzers will be priced as a separate optional item.

this Contract, whether provided by Suppliers or manufactured by th Contractor, must be duplicates in design, manufacture and installation to ensure interchangeability among buses in each order group in this procurement. This interchangeability must extend to th individual components as well as to their locations in the buses.

40 mph on a 2.5 percent ascending grade continuous, and a continuous speed of 15 mph at 7 percent grade, with a peak of 16 percent grade at 10 mph for 30 seconds.

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requirements of the Duty Cycle. Braking application and performance must remain consistent regardless of hybrid system State of Charge (SOC) or other variances related to regenerative

program and will require PLC program revision to modify. Please note that deceleration rate is already optimized to maximize energy recovery by regenerative braking, but cannot be changed. This is inherent to

requirements of the Duty Cycle. Braking application and performance must remain consistent regardless of hybrid system State of Charge (SOC) or other variances related to regenerative

condition listed in Section 4.12 Battery Electric.

New Flyer provides a 5 string high energy battery package in the base bus. The batteries will comply with exception of when the bus is at end of life with the HVAC running with an ambient temperature of SF.

A 6 string high energy battery will comply with the requirements and will be available as an optional item.

High power (rapid charge) ESS packages will also be made available as an optional item. Please note that these batteries do not fully comply as they have a reduced range.

condition listed in Section 4.14 Electric.

charge bus batteries v-.tlile the bus is in revenue service) must be that has the ability to fast charge batteries while the bus is in revenue service with high power batteries. Th able to travel a minimum of 30 miles on a single charge and be full battery type includes fast charge but has a reduced range. New Flyer can meet the requirement to travel "3 chargeable within 10 minutes throughout its designated route, at a miles on a single charge" within 10 minutes, however, New Flyer cannot guarantee that the ESS batteries point during the 12-year useful life of the vehicle, regardless of will be fully charged in 10 minutes. The ESS charge time and distance (per charge) varies as per ESS seasonal loads and driver efficiency. configuration.

Please note, there is a higher range capacity with high energy batteries, which can also be charged using route chargers. However, the time it takes to fully charge the batteries is significantly higher. The charge ti can range from approximately 64 to 204 mins, depending on the size of the battery package, selected by t purchaser. This may change as we receive more data on newer technology. Approved.

test procedures shall be submitted to the Agency and Authorized Purchaser. Results shall include vehicle configuration and test -40' Electric bus - Altoona Test Report Number: LTI-BT-R2022-04 (Manhattan, Orange County and UDDS) environment information. Fuel economy data shall be submitted for each design operating profile. The design operating profile is -60' Electric bus-Altoona Test Report Number: LTI-BT-R2022-03-P (Central Business District, Commuter assumed to be defined by the Altoona fuel duty cycle. and Arterial) Fuel economy tests must be run on these four duty cycles.

• Duty Cycles (avg speed) Please see attache 40 & XE60 range estimates and test reports.

• Manhattan: 6.8 mph

• Orange County: 12.7 mph

• UDDS: 19 mph

• Idle time Results from Testing of Battery Electric Buses must be reported in kV\/h per mile.

PLC program and will require PLC program revision to modify.

when exposed to temperatures less than 30 °F for a minimum of an engine block heater. In lieu, of providing special equipment to start the engine v-.tlen the propulsion syst four hours without the engine in operation. All cold weather starting is exposed to temperatures down 30° F (for a minimum of four hours), as this is not an available option. A aids, engine heating devices and procedures must be of the type Phillips Thermo Block Heater will be priced as a separate optional item.

recommended by the engine manufacturer and approved by the

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propulsion system is designed to prevent propulsion faults from causing sudden or uncontrolled shut-dow the drive system.

Even for major faults the propulsion system will always try to delay shut down until the vehicle is safe (i.e. parked with shifter in neutral).

During this time the driver will receive multiple warnings and/or alarms alerting them to get the bus to safer location. Overriding a system fault would likely result in component failure and potentially cause a more dangerous condition that the one you are trying to over come.

In particular, it is highly inadvisable to push lithium batteries beyond their safe operating conditions even during an emergency as doing could lead to a potentially danger thermal run-away event.

must be used to keep the engine within operation temperature. inverter. It receives a percent fan request from the master controller via the J1939 CAN bus and responds

with brass or steel zinc plated drain plugs. points have a basic hex drain plug. New Flyer believes this meets the intent of the specification, as the plu can still be drained.

0-4100 RPM with capability of manual or automatic reverse operation in order to assist in debris removal. 11" Fans= 0 - 5,500 RMP 15" Fans= 0 - 4,350 RPM

controller with the following capabilities; automatically reduce fan compartment temperature. The radiator assembly's charge air cooler fans are ran at a low speed wheneve speed when the vehicle stops to minimize noise at the curbside, the engine is on, to provide some air circulation/cooling. The fan speeds will ramp up and down according! communicate on the J1939 CAN data link with system diagnostic depending on J1939 signals from the engine for coolant and engine air intake temperatures. This is inhere reporting via DM1 messaging, review and download data via a to the bus design.

installed. A spring-loaded, push-button type valve or lever must be type valve) which is built into surge tank cap. The coolant is filled through the coolant recovery tank which i installed to safely release pressure or vacuum in the cooling syste ocated in the rear engine compartment and accessible through the rear engine door. Therefore the coolan with both it and the water filler no more than +/- 60 in. above the fill and the pressure release lever on the surge tank are no longer accessible through the same door. This i ground. When activated, any coolant exiting this pressure relief mu inherent to the bus design.

water filter with a spin-on element and an automatic system for filter due to additives included in the coolant. releasing supplemental coolant additives as needed to replenish

diagnostic capabilities, be able to monitor functions, store and time capabilities, able to monitor functions, and store out-of-parameter conditions in memory, and communicate stamp out-of-parameter conditions in memory and communicate faults and vital conditions to service personnel.

faults and vital conditions to service personnel. However, it does not have the ability to time stamp events without a vehicle monitoring system. This is

(Conventional Powertrain) Automatic neutral functions must be included on base bus, New Flyer would like to clarify that auto-neutral functions will be provided as an optional item.

Authorized Purchasers has the option to subtract option during the

(braking retardation) after the hybrid energy storage system can no battery system will begin to limit regen at the top of the charge, but it does not go to zero, as we limit the m longer accept regenerative braking energy. The system may use ai SOC 94%. This is inherent the bus design.

be installed in the engine compartment. These gauges must be coolant temperature. Please note that the electronic gauge can also display other parameters such as easily read during service and mounted in an area where they mus tachometer, transmission oil temperature and battery voltages (12VDC and 24VDC). This is inherent the b not be damaged during minor or major repairs. design.

Please see attached document,'Keypad Switch and Electronic Gaug more details. approved

check the engine oil pressure and coolant temperature. Please note that the electronic gauge can also display other parameters such as tachometer, transmission oil temperature and battery voltages (12VDC and 24VDC). This is not applicable to the electric bus.This is inherent the bus design.

and contracting with the line in response to temperature changes and aging of the line material. The lines must be designed for use i the environment where they are installed. For example, high- temperature resistant in the engine compartment, resistant to road salts near the road surface, and so on.

Compression fittings must be standardized to prevent the intermixing of components. Compression fitting components from more than one manufacturer must not be mixed, even if the components are known to be interchangeable. New Flyer requests approval to provide SmartSeal and WaveSeal stainless-steel, constant torque clamps.

deal SmartSeal constant torque clamps exhibit superior sealing compared to traditional worm gear hose clamps. These SmartSeal clamps have excellent band loading and even pressure distribution, creating a uniform high quality seal onto hard lines. A unique trough-shaped design creates higher pressure loading compared to a conventional worm gear design and increases resistance against potential leaks. The troug shape also helps by penetrating deeper into the house wall due to the narrower cross-section. Outside, chamfered liner edge protect the hose component from cutting.

Ideal WaveSeal constant torque clamps exhibit superior sealing compared to traditional worm gear hose clamps. These WaveSeal clamps have excellent band loading and even pressure distribution, creating a uniform high quality seal onto hard lines. The O-ring effect allows the hose to act as an additional spring component. Outside, chamfered liner edge protects the hose component from cutting.

In addition, Ideal Clamps meets or exceeds the specification requirements set out by the Breeze clamps. This is inherent the bus design.

or other Agency approved material. The fuel tank shall be made of sufficiently heavy gauge 300 series or ASTM Spec. A240 stainless steel.

If available, Base bus must include a Cross-Linked Polyethylene fu tank with internal baffling to minimize fuel movement, Authorized Purchasers may deduct during Request for Quote process. New Flyer requests approval to provide a a lighter weight corrosion resistant diesel fuel tank manufactured from cross-linked polyethylene. The tank has the identification information molded into the plastic on them body of the tank. It is visible from underneath the bus and not through the fuel fill door. The 35' and 40' as New Flyer standard has a 100 gallon tank and the 60' has a 125 gallon tank. Both are pressure filled.

New Flyer requests approval to provide a stainless steel fuel tank as a separate priced optional item in bot 100 & 125 gallon sizes. Also, we will include a 125 gallon polyethylene tank upgrade for the 35' and 40' diesel buses.

This is inherent to the bus design.

and for valves which are located in the center of the CNG rack and are protected by the CNG doors which re hinged. In both cases adequate access for serviceability is provided, this is inherent to the bus design.

suppression system to provide adequate coverage of fire suppression in the engine compartment and main electrical box areas. At a minimum, units must consist of a 25-pound (lb) ABC chemical cylinder, 3 stainless steel temperature sensitive weatherproof thermostats, 4 nozzles, and a control panel mounted in the driver's compartment as minimum equipment. Units must be totally self-contained with all lines, fittings, brackets, and thermal release heads within the appropriate compartments, strategically placed, to provide the best protection.

The system must incorporate a telltale, dash mounted operator warning light, audible indicator, and switch, that shuts off all fans and climate control systems in the event of discharge.

The system installed must be certified by the vehicle manufacturer that it is suitable for use in the proposed vehicle in case the unit fail to function during an on-board vehicle event or fire. Each vehicle shall be delivered with a certificate identifying the vehicle identification number (VIN) for which it applies. The system must b U.L., U.C.L., and F.M. listed and meet all D.O.T. and F.M.V.S.S. Regulations and be certified by the vehicle and equipment manufacturer. New Flyer would like to clarify that the CNG bus models will have the fire suppression in the base bus alon with methane detection.

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New Flyer's proposed Xcelsior® buses shall utilize the existing onboard temperature sensors (as describe below) with a fire suppression nozzle outside of the ESS enclosure in the rear propulsion compartment onl and utilize a temperature monitoring solution that prevents fires on the roof top and propulsion compartme batteries. New Flyer expects no measurable off-gassing to occur at battery temperatures below or equal to 104F. This system will continue to provide cooling to the battery cells if the ESS string is derated and disabled.

200-foot pounds of energy from a steel faced spherical missile no the Xcelsior buses. less than 9 inches in diameter and of a 500-pound load applied anywhere along their length by a rigid plate 1 foot in length with no New Flyer would like to clarify that a test was conducted based on the APTA Standards, Section TS 23.2 visible damage to the supporting structure. A damaged portion of Crashworthiness (Transit Coach) and as mentioned in this section.

the supporting structure must be replaceable without requiring removal or replacement of the entire structure. A 4,000 lb Ford Taurus was used as the projectile for the collision. Testing was performed in dry overcast conditions; by accelerating the impact vehicle to its desired 25 mph velocity, while keeping the bus stationa Collision occurred at the mid-section of the 40' bus, behind the front wheels opposite to the driver's side of the bus..

Testing results have shown that the bus handled the side impact well, producing little to no intrusion to the bus. The maximum static deformation for this test was 0.6 inches. In addition, there was no intrusion of the bus side structure into the bus occupant compartment nor were any sharp edges or protrusions generated, proving that the bus can withstand side impact collisions and the vehicle passed the APTA safety APTA Standard Section TS 23.2 regarding crashworthiness, rendering it safe for human occupation under a side impact load.

protected with corrosion-resistant coatings. All joints and provides the best protection coating and application process for Carbon Steel in the industry. Axalta's connections of dissimilar metals must be corrosion resistant and Ganicin™ Zinc-Rich Polyurethane primer is used as our primary corrosion protection. Unlike regular paints must be protected from galvanic corrosion. epoxies which resist corrosion by forming an impermeable barrier between the metal and atmospheric moisture, zinc-rich primers provide corrosion protection by electrical means. The zinc and the steel form tin electrical-cathodic cells that protect the steel at the expense of the zinc. Prior to applying this zinc-rich prim our steel frames are pressure washed and grit blasted to insure proper adherence of the primer to the steel Axalta reviews our process weekly to insure we meet the application requirements of its products in order t offer this industry-leading corrosion protection. Along with our primer on the exterior of our steel, we also c all of our steel tubes internally from the roof line down with Tufcote™ UC-7101™Cavity Coating by Axalta. As a final measure of protection, we coat the underside of our chassis with Tufcote™ UC-1006™ Chip Resistant Undercoat by Axalta. This undercoating is a single-component waterborne material and provides sacrificial barrier before the primer. This is inherent to the bus design.

Please see attached B-304-001 Corrosion Coating Axalta Carbon Ste more details. approved

58 53 10.1 Corrosion-Resistance Requirements for Exposed and Interior Surfaces of Tubing Below Lower Window Level All exposed surfaces and the interior surfaces of tubing and other New Flyer requests approval to provide corrosion protection spray (Tufcote UC-7101) inside all tubing up t enclosed members below lower window line must be corrosion but not including the roof. All exposed exterior surfaces are covered with Axalta's Ganicin™ Zinc-Rich resistant through application of a corrosion protection system. Polyurethane primer. This is inherent to the bus design.

provide for bus tail lamp, marker, stop and turn signal lamp turn signal lamp operation. operation as controlled from the towing vehicle. The connector mu

bumpers that are not designed to have sufficient strength to allow another bus or a maintenance push/tow vehicle to push the bus from either end, at up to 45 deg. off axis without body or bumper damage.

jacking pad color may be specified by the Authorized Purchaser. painted.

have a lateral slope not exceeding 2 degrees to allow for drainage. Flyer provides a sloped floor transition at the front entrance and the exit doors to allow lower step heights.

surfaces such as platform risers, the surface edges must be sidewall for at least 4 inches and is locked in place by the seat track. Flooring on the upper level does not blended with a circular section of radius not less than ¼ inch or extend up the wall, however, a stainless steel molding is provided which encloses and seals the edge installed in a fully sealed butt joint. Similarly, a molding or cover between the floor and the wall. Cove molding is not provided in the following locations: Front dash to floor, must prevent debris accumulation between the floor and wheel driver's platform to floor, rear step to floor and rear wheel wells to floor. The flooring at these joints are housings. either welded or sealed with manufacturer approved products to form a secure joint which eliminates the