Amendment 2 - Questions & Answers.xlsx
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This is an Amendment 2 Questions & Answers document from the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) addressing clarifications related to the procurement of modified Wide Body Buses for the State Transit Program. The document addresses three primary specification concerns raised by bidders: the power inverter requirement, the wheelchair lift barrier system (WLBS) reference design, and equivalency considerations for integrated barrier systems. MoDOT clarified that the power inverter shall be accessible to the driver for standard consumer device charging (cell phones, iPads) with sufficient wattage capacity; if an OEM power inverter is unavailable from the vehicle manufacturer, an aftermarket unit is acceptable. For the WLBS, MoDOT specified the reference make and model as the LiftSentinel manufactured by BraunAbility or an approved equal. Regarding integrated barrier systems, MoDOT indicated that bidders proposing alternative systems such as the BraunAbility Century 2 must submit additional documentation to demonstrate equivalency to the specified configuration before such systems can be considered acceptable alternatives that meet functional intent, safety, durability, and operational reliability requirements.
The contract opportunity itself involves the procurement of modified Wide Body Buses configured to three specific floor plans (GG, HH, and II) for the Missouri Department of Transportation and the Missouri Highway and Transportation Consortium (MHTC) under the State Transit Program. The contract term extends for three years from execution with two optional one-year renewal periods. Bidders were required to submit questions and issues no later than ten calendar days prior to the bid due date. MoDOT accepts bids electronically through MissouriBUYS Powered By MOVERS, by mail through USPS, UPS, or FedEx, with hard copy submissions requiring five days' advance notice to the buyer of record, Ashten Lorts, at ashten.lorts@modot.mo.gov.
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Amendment 2
| REQUIREMENT | QUESTIONS | MoDOT Response |
| Power-Inverter : Shall be OEM Standard | Clarification Request – Power Inverter Requirement |
The specification states that the Power Inverter shall be OEM standard. However, Ford does not offer an OEM power inverter when the cutaway chassis is ordered without the passenger door, which is our standard configuration.
To address this requirement, we can propose the following alternatives for MoDOT’s consideration:
Installation of an aftermarket power inverter. If this option is acceptable, please confirm the preferred capacity: 1000 W or 2000 W.
OR
If the intent of the power inverter requirement is to supply 120 V power to the USB outlets located under the seats, please note that our standard pre‑wiring for these ports already includes power inversion suitable for 120 V use.
| Please advise which option is acceptable, or clarify the intended purpose of the power inverter requirement. | The Power Inverter in the specification is meant to be accessible to the driver for normal use for cell phones, iPads, etc. The watt should supply enough power for this type of use. If Ford does not supply an OEM Power Inverter, an aftermarket power inverter should be installed. | ||
| Definition/Reference Design | Can MoDOT please clarify whether the WLBS described corresponds to a specific commercially available system currently in service? If so, would MoDOT be able to provide: |
A reference make and moddel, and/or
| A photograph or schematic representative of the WLBS configuration being requested? | The WLBS reference make/model would be the LiftSentinel, which is made by BraunAbility or an approved equal. | ||
| Equivalency/Integrated Barrier Systems | We currently offer wheelchair lifts equipped with integrated inner and outer barrier systems (e.g., the BraunAbility Century 2), where the barrier functions are incorporated into the lift platform and operate automatically as part of the lift cycle. Provided that such a system: |
Meets or exceeds the functional intent (passenger containment, interlocks, obstruction detection, load capacity, ADA and FMVSS compliance), and Does not reduce safety, durability, or operational reliability Would MoDOT consider an integrated inner/outer barrier lift system to be an acceptable equivalent to the WLBS described in the specifications? Proposed bidder would need to provide additional documentation on the wheelchair lifts equipped with integrated inner and outer barrier systems (e.g., the BraunAbility Century 2), to determine if proposed integrated barrier systems is equivalent and or meets the specification.
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