Attach._B_-_Supplier_Information_and_Responses.docx

Governor Gavin Newsom

ATTACHMENT B – SUPPLIER INFORMATION AND RESPONSES

Zero-Emission Transit Buses - RFI Event ID# 0000030881 Section A: Supplier Information Is your company an OEM/Manufacturer or a Dealer?

Company Name:

Address:

Phone:

Contact Name & Position:

Email:

Section B: Product Information Proposed OEM/Brand(s):

Proposed Model(s) (basic information; further details requested in Section D):

Provide data sheets for all proposed models. If your company has internet links to the data, provide the direct link(s):

Does your company’s product meet the State Specifications for Heavy Duty Bus, Cutaway Bus, and Passenger Van?

If no, explain why it does not meet the State Specification:

Section C: Specification Comments For each comment, list:

(a) Bid Specification (Attachment A-Heavy Duty Bus, A-1 Cutaway Bus, or A-2 Van)

(b) Bid Specification section

(c) Page number

(d) Suggested changes or comments

If more than 10 responses, copy and paste the number of additional lines required at the end of Section C.

1. (a) Bid Specification: (b) Section: (c) Page #: (d) Suggested changes or comments):

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Section D: Questions/Comments If additional document submittals are required to supply a response, identify the additional documentation with a document/page# reference to the responses below.

1. Provide all zero-emission (battery electric & fuel cell) transit bus models your company offers. Include the following:

a. Model:

b. Type:

c. Overall dimensions (Length, Width Height):

d. Layout (high/low floor, articulated, double-deck):

e. Battery size:

f. Range:

g. Charging system (plug-in, overhead conductive, or wireless inductive):

h. Charging time:

i. # of Passenger seating:

j. # of Wheelchair seating:

k. Kilowatts/Horsepower:

l. Torque:

m. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):

n. Standard drive (2x4 or 4x4):

o. Wheelbase:

p. Cargo volume:

q. Isle Width:

r. Top speed:

s. Wheel size/type:

t. Standard tires:

u. Passenger Foot room:

v. Passenger Hip to knee room:

2. What equipment/accessories are included in your base/standard bus model(s)?

3. Provide a list of options available with each of your bus models, i.e. bike racks, cargo, driver amenities, etc.

4. Do Zero-Emission Transit Bus Manufacturers/OEMs have a publicly published MSRP/list price?

5. Are there published pricing catalogs with bus options and parts? If so, provide copy or link to resource.

6. Do your buses meet the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Technical Specifications, December 2020 version? Please list any deviations.

7. Federal funding will most likely be used by the end-users of the resulting contract. Can you meet all Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requirements, including Buy America?

8. Have all your bus models provided in this response been through Altoona testing? If yes, can you provide the test results?

9. Are your buses ADA accessible?

10. Are your buses equipped with a kneeling system?

11. Do your buses come equipped with regenerative braking?

12. Do your buses come equipped with fare collection?

13. Is the tint/glazing on your windows California compliant?

14. If you offer a cutaway bus, what is this base chassis (Ford E-450, etc.)?

15. Are chargers provided with your base/standard model?

16. Is the approved/recommended Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) utilizing a standard connector (e.g., J1772, J3068, J3105, CCS) or is it proprietary? What connector type is used?

17. Are there any proprietary components in your bus / charging categories?

18. Provide the estimated (real world) range of the bus from full fuel/charge to empty (miles and hours of operation).

19. How many recharge cycles before 20 percent degradation of battery life?

20. If the bus has a 20 percent charge, how long does it take to reach an 80 percent state of charge? How long to reach a 100 percent state of charge?

21. If your product is a fuel-cell electric, how long are the tanks certified? How frequently must they be inspected/tested? How long does the inspection/testing take? When must the tanks be replaced?

22. Do you offer a fuel cell stack lease or midlife rebuild program?

23. Do you offer a battery leasing program? Provide details.

24. What service packages do you offer?

25. What routine maintenance plans are offered?

26. What product support is offered?

27. Provide details of your driver training, mechanic training, and any other training offered.

28. How do you factor in technology changes in product offerings for the potential contract term?

29. What program(s) do you offer to sustain efficiency of batteries or fuel cell throughout the useful life of the zero-emission bus?

30. Please provide any additional information that you think should be included in establishing a statewide zero emission transit bus contract.

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