ApprovedEquals09_RESPONSE.doc
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- 6 TROLLEYS
- Solicitation number
- RFQ - 17A - 09052100000000000853
- Issued by
- Kennebec County, Maine
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This is an Approved Equals/Exceptions and Clarifications response document from the Maine Department of Transportation for a trolley vehicle bid (RFQ-17A-09052100000000000853). The request outlines specifications for a customized trolley bus vehicle, addressing manufacturer certifications, dimensional requirements, structural components, windows, body panels, and seating arrangements. The document reviews eight major specification requests with approvals or denials based on vendor proposals and technical feasibility. Seven of the eight requests were approved, including exceptions for exterior height (136" instead of 126"), interior width (94" instead of 90.5"), frame rail specifications using Ford OEM components, stainless steel wheel covers instead of painted wheels, tempered glass windows per FMVSS regulations, aluminum panel thickness clarification (.040" rather than .40"), and an approved equal driver's seat (White model ISH-2002 instead of Recaro). Only one request was denied: the first step to ground height specification of 12" maximum, with the instruction that alternative options be provided to meet this requirement.
The document addresses technical and manufacturing compliance matters rather than pricing, contract terms, or funding details. Notably, the manufacturer's inability to obtain ISO 9001:2000 certification was approved based on the vendor's sourcing of certified components from ISO-certified suppliers for chassis, chair lifts, air conditioning systems, and heaters. This response indicates the procurement process accommodates reasonable technical exceptions when equivalent performance and quality standards can be demonstrated through alternative means.
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| YCCAGASTROLLEY4-22-09.doc | DOC document | |
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MAINE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
TROLLEY VEHICLE
BID RFQ-17A-09052100000000000853
REQUESTS FOR APPROVED EQUALS/EXCEPTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS
SEC. 1.2 Intent Manufacturer shall be ISO 9001:2000 certified with regard to the Sale, Design and Manufacture of customized buses.
REQUEST: Molly Corporation is not ISO certified.
COMMENTS: Chassis, chair lifts, air conditioning systems, heaters, etc. are purchased from ISO companies.
APPROVED (X)
DENIED ( )
SEC. 2.0 Dimensions
REQUEST: Exterior Height, 126” Maximum
COMMENTS: 136” height provides space for the cupola and old fashioned trolley appearance.
APPROVED (X)
DENIED ( )
SEC. 2.0 Dimensions
REQUEST: Interior Width at Seat Level, 90.5” Maximum
COMMENTS: 94” at interior seat width.
APPROVED (X)
DENIED ( )
SEC. 2.0 Dimensions
REQUEST: First Step to Ground Height, 12” Maximum
COMMENTS: Provide alternative options to meet the 12” requirement.
APPROVED ( )
DENIED (X)
SEC. 3.1 Frame Rails
REQUEST: 15.14 “ section modulus, 1,211,200 RBM COMMENTS: Acceptance of FORD OEM frame.
APPROVED (X)
DENIED ( )
SEC. 3.10 Wheel/Tires
REQUEST: Wheels painted to match body paint.
COMMENTS: Wheels to have stainless steel covers.
APPROVED (X)
DENIED ( )
SEC. 4.4 Windows/Glass
REQUEST: Shall be laminated Safety Glass
COMMENTS: Per FMVSS Regulation # 205, S5.1.2.6 item 15B- All windows to be tempered for use in all positions except windshield.
APPROVED (X)
DENIED ( )
SEC. 5.2 Body Panels
REQUEST: Panels to be constructed of .40” 6061 aluminum
COMMENTS: Typo, panels shall be .040” aluminum (not .40)
APPROVED (X)
DENIED ( )
SEC. 6.2 Driver’s Seating
REQUEST: Driver’s seat shall be a Recaro Seat or approved equal.
COMMENTS: White model ISH-2002 driver’s seat is an approved equal.
APPROVED (X)
DENIED ( )
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