A04-CACO_Tram_Cars_Specifications.docx

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

Cape Cod National Seashore 99 Marconi Site Road Wellfleet, MA 02667

PROCUREMENT OF (3) OPEN AIR (TRAM) POWER CARS

OVERVIEW:

Cape Cod National Seashore needs procuring (3) new, non-standard, custom-built open-air (tram) power cars to provide alternative transportation service (via tram) to Nauset Light Beach, due to a shrinking parking lot because of coastal erosion. These new (tram) power cars MUST align and connect seamlessly to the park-owned fleet of (6) non-powered trailer cars, custom-built by Chance Rides company (seamless means-no intermediate connection systems or adapters are required).

SPECIFICATIONS:

POWER CAR

· Color: White exterior and interior.

· Passenger Capacity: Minimum 18 adults.

· Length: Maximum overall 25 ft.

· Width: Maximum overall 85 in.

· Minimum Turning Radius: Outside front tire 30 ft.; outside front body corner 32 ft.

· Curb Weight: Maximum 7000 lbs.

· GVWR (max at 20 mph): Maximum 11,000 lbs.

· Brake Type: Hydraulic disc brake system with mechanical emergency brake.

· Frame: Tubular steel.

· Suspension Front: Heavy duty coil spring.

· Suspension Rear: Dual spring air-ride.

· Engine: E-450 HD, gas engine that can pull a loaded trailer car.

· Transmission: Automatic overdrive.

· Passenger Seating: (4) rows of seating; foldable molded seats with backs (to allow for wheelchair access) in seating rows 1 and 2, row 1 facing rear and row 2 facing forward; molded bench with back in seating rows 3 and 4, each facing forward; all seating installed with maximum 15-inch floor height.

· Wheelchair Ramp: Retractable, ADA compliant, installed on left side of passenger compartment at seating rows 1 and 2.

· Mirrors: (1) rear view mirror; (2) side view mirrors.

· Horn

POWER CAR/TRAILER CONNECTION

· Stainless Steel Connection Plate: 7 in. (h) x 12 in. (w), mounted 15 in. from the ground.

· 12-volt Power Supply Hook-up: (1) positive and (1) negative centered on stainless steel plate at 6 in.

· Cannon Plugs (12-pin): Provides electric supply for public address (PA) system, back-up alarm, rain curtains, marker lights, turn signals, back-up light, brake lights, and running lights; (1) 1-1/4 in. plug mounted 2-1/2 in. in from the left side of the plate and (1) 1-1/2 in. plug mounted 2-1/2 in. in from the right side of the plate.

· Glad Hand (Air) Supply Lines: Mounted on the stainless-steel plate on each side below the cannon plugs.

· Trailer Hitch: ½ in. steel construction; 2-5/16 in. ball receptacle; mounted on rear of power car, 9 in. from the ground and centered at 40-1/2 in.

ACCESSORIES

· Air Conditioning Unit: Driver’s compartment.

· Tow Hooks: (2) mounted on front of (tram) power car.

· Passenger Compartment Flooring: Non-skid, rubber flooring.

· Public address (PA) System: Weather resistant speakers; compatible with existing trailer PA system.

· Safety/Warning Strobe Light: Mounted on top of cab.

· Fire Extinguisher: A-B-C dry; 5 lb.; floor-mounted adjacent to driver seat in a manner that the extinguisher is easily accessible.

· Air Compressor: Provides air supply to adjustable air bag suspension in power car and air-ride suspension and air-braking system in trailer car; mounted under rear seat of passenger compartment.

· Back-up Alarm

· Front and Rear Spare Tire and Wheel

· Bicycle Rack: Mounted on front of power car.

· Cargo Storage: 12 in.(w) x 16 in.(d) x 6 ft.(l); located in passenger compartment between seat rows 3 and 4; provides secure storage space for passenger’s belongings (i.e. backpacks, coolers, etc.).

· Overhead Lighting: (6) LED recessed light fixtures; (3) installed on the right side of the passenger compartment and (3) installed opposite, on the left side.

· Undercoating: Wax/paraffin-based material.

· Rain Curtain: Provides protection to passengers from inclement weather; operates on automatic toggle switch command; operates simultaneously with trailer car rain curtain.

· Inflatable Jack and Hose Assembly

· Vertical Safety Bars: 1-1/2 in. stainless-steel; attached with non-corrosive hardware; minimum (6) bars on each side of passenger compartment; to assist passenger boarding/un-boarding and standing/sitting safely.

· Horizontal Safety Bars: 1-1/2 in. stainless-steel; attached with non-corrosive hardware;

mounted on left side of passenger compartment to prevent seated passengers from falling out of power car.

The above specifications are based on the Chance Rides Open-Air TRAM.

PERFORMANCE

· Maximum Forward Speed 25 mph with a locked override for highway runs up to 50 mph.

· Grade ability 10 percent

· Powered Car shall align and connect seamlessly to pneumatic break lines, vehicle lights, vehicle power and vehicle audio.

· Tow-system shall align and connect seamlessly to existing Chance Rides non-powered trailer car (seamless means-no intermediate connection systems or adapters are required).

WARRANTY

· 1 year/12,000 full U.S. warranty

· 3 year/36,000-mile subsystem (frame, body and drive train) U.S. warranty

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

· 730 days from date of award.

DELIVERY

· Deliver To: Cape Cod National Seashore, 99 Marconi Site Road, Wellfleet, MA. 02664, Attn: Erik Anderson

· Open-air (TRAM) power cars shall be delivered to the park “wheels off ground” and offloaded by the transport company upon arrival.

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