PD-Cape Cod Trams 08.28.2023.docx

Purchase Description Open Air Tram Power Cars

28 AUGUST 2023

Notes to Quoters:

Quoter shall explicitly and completely identify any and all exceptions taken to the requirements of this specification. Drawings, literature, and any other information submitted with an offer do not constitute a stated or implied exception unless specifically identified in writing as an exception and accepted and implemented by an amendment to the solicitation or modification to a contract. Any exception deemed acceptable by the Government shall only apply to the specific item, requirement, etc. cited, and shall not extend to any other requirement.

Quoter offering other than brand name items identified below, when an “or equal” may be acceptable, shall furnish with their offers all technical data information, product descriptions, etc. to ensure that a determination may be made as to the equality of the product(s) offered (see clause titled Brand “Name or Equal” set forth in Section 52.211-6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations.)

The following shall be provided with the quote.

1. Detailed explanation, listed in a separate letter, of any exceptions to the specification, including alternate equipment proposed or a declaration of comprehensive understanding of the requirements with no exceptions taken.

2. The Quoter shall submit preliminary drawings that show the following:

a. Layout views of the proposed vehicle including all equipment locations and basic dimensions verifying compliance with the requirements herein.

b. Exterior front, rear, and side view with overall dimensions.

c. Estimated curb weight and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

1. SCOPE

This description is for open air trams consisting of two (2) power cars to be used by the National Park Service at Cape Cod National Seashore.

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 FEDERAL STANDARDS AND CODES.

· Code of Federal Regulations 49 CFR 393 (FMCSR) and 571 (FMVSS)

Application for copies of DOT publication should reference the code of Federal Regulations, 49 CFR, and the Federal Register and should be addressed to the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.) They may also be accessed on the Internet through GPO Access at http://www.access.gpo.gov.

2.2 SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS, INC.

· SAE J1292 Automobile, Truck, Truck-Tractor, Trailer Wiring- Recommended Practice

2.3 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

In the event of a conflict between the text of this purchase description and the references cited above, this purchase description takes precedence. Nothing in this purchase description, however, supercedes applicable state and federal safety laws and regulations and the requirements set forth in the vehicle manufacturer’s Bodybuilders and Incomplete Vehicle Manuals.

3. REQUIREMENTS

Materials shall be as specified herein. When materials are not specified, the vehicle and all parts thereof shall be furnished to provide the intended function, durability, safety, and maintain good long term appearance. All materials shall be new, shall be suitable for the intended purpose, and shall be free of any characteristics or defects in material and workmanship, which may affect the performance, function, durability, and serviceability of the finished vehicle, or detract from its appearance. The government reserves the right to make the final determination of the suitability of all components and their arrangement on and in the vehicle. The chassis and completed vehicle shall conform to FMVSS and FMCSR regulations.

The final tram layout drawings (overall lengths of the power car and trailing units that meet the requirements below) shall be furnished at the verification design review and final approval given by the Government at that time.

All modifications and additions to the chassis shall conform to all requirements of the chassis manufacturer’s Body Builders Layout Book.

3.1 Tram Power Cars

The tram shall consist of two (2) power cars shall meet the requirements specified in this document.

· The tram power car color shall be OEM standard white interior and exterior with OEM standard grey or white seats.

· The tram power cars offered shall meet the following requirements regarding compatibility with existing trams at Cape Cod National Seashore:

· The trams offered shall be furnished with towing hitch, electrical, and air systems that are compatible (interoperable ) with the following:

The Chance Morgan Tramstar model LFT tram

· The tram power cars shall be legal for use on public roads in Massachusetts.

· The power car fame shall be constructed of steel tubing.

3.1.1 Power Car

Two (2) power cars shall be furnished with the following:

· MY2023 or newer Ford E-450 SRW cutaway chassis, or equal. The chassis shall be equipped with cutaway standard equipment, optional equipment as required by the tram manufacturer, and the following customer required options:

· Heavy duty 210 ampere alternator

· Color-OEM white

· Engine: 7.3L gasoline rated at 325 HP/450 ft-lb torque

· Transmission: 6 speed automatic

· Front and rear spare tire and wheel-shipped loose (all spare tires and wheels)

· Inflatable jack with 30 ft. 3/8 inch I.D. air hose with male quick disconnect coupler on one end and female quick disconnect coupler on the other end.

· Tires: LT 225/75 R16 Load Range E

· Minimum seating adult passenger capacity: 16

· ADA compliant wheelchair access and two wheelchair spaces with flip up or fold down seats for use if no wheelchairs present

· Maximum width of 95± 1.0 inch inches

· Step and floor height shall not exceed 14 inches

· Maximum speed shall be limited to 25 MPH.

· Dual air spring air ride suspension on rear

· Molded fiberglass seats with backs in tram portion of power car (see section 3.1.3 Bench Seats and Safety Bars-Power Car)

· Rain curtains-motorized deployment/retraction and controlled from power car cab

· Storage bays or luggage rack

· Fixed roadside closure bars

· Public address system for power car and trailing units

· Amber safety strobe light on top of cab

· Overhead lighting

· Non-skid flooring

· 2- 5/16 inch ball hitch towing system complete with trailing unit electrical connection, wiring, and safety chain hooks

· Five pound dry chemical fire extinguisher

· Back-up alarm

· Undercoating-Ford aftermarket undercoating is acceptable

· Power Car Cab Rear Window To enable the tram driver to have adequate visibility from the driver’s seat to the passenger portion of the power car, a rear window with automotive safety glass that is a minimum of 51 inches long X 20 inches high shall be furnished centered in the cut-away cap of the cab such that the passenger portion of the power car is visible to the driver through the rearview mirror in the cab.

· Chassis engine mounted, mechanically driven, air compressor DewEze 700554, or equal.

· Safety Decals—

· “WATCH YOUR STEP” Quantity two on entry side of tram car—minimum 2 inch black letters

· “REMAIN SEATED” Quantity one-red letters- mounted approximately eye level on forward wall of tram car—minimum 1 3/8 inch letters.

· Maximum GVWR: 11,000 lbs @ 20 mph

· Maximum Curb Weight: 7,000 lbs

· Minimum turning radius: 30 feet at outside front tire

· Minimum turning radius: 32 feet at outside corner front body

· Maximum overall length: 25 feet

3.1.1.1 Bicycle Rack

A Sportworks model VeloPorter2 bicycle rack (for carrying up to two bicycles), or equal, shall be furnished and installed on the front bumper of the pull car.

3.1.2 Chassis Cab Interior Trim

The interior of the cab cut-away “B” pillars and rear cab area shall be professionally trimmed where the OEM has not furnished trim for the convenience of the upfitter. The trim shall be of the same quality and color as the other OEM trim furnished in the cab.

3.1.3 Bench Seats and Safety Bars-Power Car

Each seat “bench” shall seat four people, shall be made of molded plastic or fiberglass, and have molded depressions, or “divots”, for each of the four passengers. Hole for water drainage shall be furnished in each divot. The seat backs shall extend to a height no lower than 15.5 inches above the seat portion. The distance between rows of seats shall be 28.0±.1.0 inches measured from the lower inside back of the seat to the rear of the seat backs of the row in front, or to any structure forward of the seat. Safety bars/passenger side restraints shall extend a minimum of 8.0 inches above the seat bench.

3.1.4 Corrosion Resistant Materials

Due to the salt air operating environment of Cape Cod National Seashore, corrosion resistance is a primary objective. The use of stainless steel, aluminum, or other corrosion resistant materials shall be used wherever possible. The tops of visitor equipment storage racks, and storage compartments, shall be coated with a spray on liner, Rhino TuffGrip, or equal. Strict adherence to the paint and finish requirements in Section 3.3 below shall be followed. The government shall review and approve the use of corrosion resistant materials and applications on the power car and trailing units that are not of such materials but may be candidates for a corrosion resistant material.

3.1.5 Power Car Floor Covering

The passenger floor areas of the power car shall be furnished with an anti-slip and anti-corrosive material. This material may be of a spray-on type, Rhino TuffGrip, or equal, or a rubber transit floor covering, RCA Rubber Transit-Flor, or equal. The government shall approve the floor covering offered. The sub-floor (and sub-floor preparation) to which the covering is applied shall be appropriate for the type of covering offered and provide for a watertight seal between the covering and the sub-floor. Any exposed edges shall be trimmed and sealed with molding strips of a non-corrosive material.

3.1.6 Noise Reduction

Noise reduction in the passenger areas of the tram is an important objective of Cape Cod National Seashore. Compartments containing mechanical operating equipment, such as the air compressor, if not engine mounted, shall be sound insulated. The air intake of the compressor shall be contained within the compartment and not extend through the top into the passenger area. An intake muffler shall be furnished.

3.2 Wiring

All automotive 12-volt DC wiring shall be in accordance with the applicable requirements of SAE J1292. All wiring shall be copper stranded and protected by SXL, GXL, or Hypalon type insulation. All in-line wiring connections shall utilize locking lip seal type connectors. Wiring shall be routed in a flexible loom or conduit. All fasteners, conduit, and conduit fittings shall not exhibit electrolysis with adjacent materials. All wires and looms shall be routed to assure that they do not abrade or be damaged by any part of the chassis, engine, or body. Grommets or electrical bulkhead fittings shall be furnished when wires or harnesses pass through walls or structural members. All conduits, looms and wires shall be secured to the body or frame using insulated metal cable straps. Wiring terminals shall be crimped to assure that they grip both the wire insulation as well as the conductor. Terminal attachments shall comply with SAE J163, and the terminations themselves must comply with SAE J561 (ring and spade types), SAE J858 (blade type), or SAE J928 (pin and receptacle type). Circuit protection shall be accomplished by the use of circuit breakers, fuses, or fusible links conforming to SAE specifications. All switches, relays, connectors, and all other electrical components shall be rated for a minimum of 125 percent of the maximum current for which the circuit is protected. Environmentally sealed switches shall control 12-volt lighting systems.

Wire sizes and circuit breaker ratings shall comply with the following:

Wire Size (minimum) Circuit Breaker Rating (maximum)

3.3 Finish and Color

All exterior surfaces shall be smooth and free of wrinkles and dents. Exterior surfaces to be painted shall be properly prepared as required by the paint system supplier, prior to application of paint to assure a proper bond between the basic surface and successive coats of original paint for the service life of the bus. Drilled holes and cutouts in exterior surfaces shall be made prior to cleaning, priming and painting to prevent corrosion.

Sub-assemblies shall be painted prior to final assembly on the tram.

Depending upon the primer/topcoat system selected, surfaces shall be cleaned with solvent, chemical, or mechanical methods meeting the paint manufacturer’s recommendations.

A rust inhibitive primer, Dupont Corlar 824S, or equal, and a two-part polyurethane topcoat, Dupont Imron 5000, or equal, shall be applied with a minimum total dry film thickness of 4.0 mils.

The power car shall be painted to match the power car chassis OEM white.

Paint shall be applied smoothly and evenly with the finished surface free of dirt and the following other imperfections:

All dents, roughness, or other surface imperfections shall be corrected prior to the application of the priming coat. Primer and finish paint shall be supplied as a system by a single manufacturer. Preparation for paint application shall follow the paint manufacturer’s recommendations. As a minimum, prior to paint application, surfaces shall be cleaned to remove all traces of contamination.

Paint shall be applied evenly, and the finished surface shall be free of dirt, runs, "orange peel" or other imperfections. At least two coats of paint shall be applied, with appropriate surface preparation between coats. Touch-up paint shall be identical in all respects to the original paint.

Prior to assembly, all low-alloy steel areas shall be painted with one coat of an approved primer followed by one coat of an approved sealer to prevent rusting.

3.4 Water Spray Test

A water spray test shall be performed on the chassis cab rear partition and the storage compartments. The contractor shall submit a test procedure as part of the design validation within 60 days after receipt of order.

The water spray test shall be performed on the completed vehicle, after road testing.

3.5 Warranty

The contractor shall provide the following equipment warranties against parts failure or malfunction due to design, construction or installation errors, defective workmanship, and missing or incorrect parts:

· Power car cutaway chassis bumper-to-bumper: 3 years or 36,000 miles

· Chassis power train: 5 years or 60,000 miles

· All other power car components: 1 year or 12,000 miles

If the contractor receives from any supplier or subcontractor additional warranty on the whole or any component of the vehicle (s), in the form of time or mileage, including any pro rata arrangements, or the contractor generally extends to its commercial customers greater or extended warranty coverage, the Government shall receive corresponding warranty benefits. The warranty begins when the government accepts the vehicle from the contractor FOB point of origin/destination. Warranty certificates shall be furnished the Government at the vehicle inspection.

3.6 VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

The successful offeror shall verify compliance to the requirements herein prior to first vehicle production release, based on the following verification matrix. Verification may be in the form of successful offeror production line bill of material, drawings, instructions, test results, vendor documentation, certifications, or design analytical data. The successful offeror shall not proceed with production before receiving agreement from the Government that verification of compliance is satisfactory. Acceptance of designs by the Government does not relieve the successful offeror from the successful offeror’s responsibility to meet all the requirements and specifications herein, whether reviewed by the Government or not. It shall be the successful offeror’s responsibility to assure all production documentation results in the production of vehicles that comply to these requirements and specifications.

The type of verification to be submitted for acceptance is listed below:

ET Engineering Test- to be performed by the successful offeror and results accepted by the Government. Engineering tests are tests resulting in data output from engineering instruments used to take measurements of parameters such as temperatures, sound levels, etc. Verification may be in the form of an engineering report, test result sheet, or test summary with results documented.

COC Confirmation of Compliance- Validation by analysis or production build documentation to be performed by the successful offeror and submitted for acceptance by the Government. Verification may be in the form of analysis summaries, build documentation, purchase orders, or similar written documentation.

QAPVT Quality Assurance Performance and Verification Testing- to be performed by the successful offeror and verified by the successful offeror to the Government. QAPVT tests are functional tests that do not involve instrumentation. The results are observable and recorded as pass/fail, i.e. wheelchair lift platform functions as intended; lights function as intended, etc. Systems or components that fail shall be annotated with the corrective action taken and retested until passed.

The successful offeror shall, within 60 days after receipt of order, submit detailed plans for the performance of all ET tests. These plans, at a minimum, shall include all instruments to be used, their calibration certification, and the procedures to be followed.

Government acceptances of verification and designs shall constitute design freezes and enable the successful offeror to proceed with production activities relative to the accepted designs. The design freeze shall be effective for the duration of the production of the entire quantity of vehicles being procured.

3.5 Workmanship.

A. Vehicles shall be free from defects that may impair their serviceability or detract from appearance.

B. All bodies, systems, equipment and interfaces with the chassis shall be done in accordance with the OEM ’s Body Builders Book. Whenever dissimilar metals are used, they shall be insulated against corrosive action.

C. All components will be new. Defective components shall not be furnished.

Parts, equipment, and assemblies, which have been repaired or modified to overcome deficiencies, shall not be furnished without the approval of the purchaser. Component parts and units shall be manufactured to definite standard dimensions with proper fits, clearances and uniformity. Welded, bolted, and riveted construction utilized shall be in accordance with the highest standards of industry. General appearance of the vehicle shall not show any evidence of poor workmanship.

D. The following shall be reason for rejection:

1. Rough, sharp or unfinished edges, burrs, seams, corners, and joints.

2. Non-uniform panels. Edges that are not radiused, beveled, etc.

3.Paint runs, sags, orange peel, “fish eyes ”, etc.., and any other imperfection or lack of complete coverage of paints or coatings.

4. Body panels or components that are uneven, unsealed, or contain cracks, dents or have voids.

5. Misalignment of body fasteners, glass, viewing panels, light housings, other items with large or uneven gaps, spacing etc. such as door, body panels and hinged panels.

6. Improperly fabricated and routed wiring or harnesses, and electrical connections.

7. Improperly supported or secured hoses, wiring harnesses, mechanical controls etc., including interference with other components.

8. Interference of chassis components, body parts, doors, etc.

9. Leaks of any gas, vacuum, or fluid lines (air conditioning, coolant, oil, etc.).

10. Noise, panel vibrations, drive line vibration or noise.

11. Inappropriate or incorrect use of hardware, fasteners, components, or methods of construction.

12. Incomplete or improper welding, riveting or bolting.

13. Lack of uniformity and symmetry where applicable.

14. Loose, vibrating, abrading body parts, components, subassemblies, hoses, wiring harnesses or trim.

15. Improper body design or interface with the chassis that could cause injury during normal use or maintenance, and which fail to provide access to perform routine or mandatory repairs or maintenance on vehicle electrical and mechanical systems. In addition, the improper combination of options which by their combination and installation are inherently incompatible with regard to function or safety.

16. Sagging non-form fitting upholstery or padding, holes, tears, discoloration, etc.

17. Incomplete or incorrect application of rustproofing.

18. Visual deformities and equipment malfunctions.

19. Unsealed appurtenances or other body components, gaskets, etc.

20. In addition, any deviation from specification requirements or any other item, whether or not stipulated herein, that affects form, fit, function, finish, durability, reliability, safety, performance or appearance shall be cause for rejection.

3.6 GSA Form 1398

Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor shall affix one copy of GSA Form 1398, GSA Purchased Vehicle, fully completed, to the right or left front door lock face or door post after final inspection is made. All marks on windows and other labels (except labels cautioning against drained transmission, crankcase, and rear axle) shall be removed. Copies of GSA Form 1398 are available from the Contracting Officer.

NOTE TO OFFEROR: Data shown in the solicitation schedule of items may be utilized to satisfy the requirements for the following to be shown on GSA Form 1398:

4.0 Quality Assurance

4.1 Government verification. Quality assurance operations performed by the contractor will be subject to government verification at unscheduled intervals. Verification will consist of observation of the operations to determine that practices, methods, and procedures, of the contractors’ inspection are being properly applied. Failure of the contractor to promptly correct product deficiencies discovered shall be cause for suspension of acceptance until correction has been made or until conformance of product to specification criteria has been demonstrated.

4.2 Vehicle inspection. The contractor shall validate that the vehicle has been manufactured to the requirements in this document and provide verifying documentation of such validation to the government inspector at the government vehicle final inspection. The government inspector reserves the right to inspect the completed vehicle or any portion thereof at the final vehicle inspection.

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