Attachment 1 - Specifications.docx

Attachment 1 - Specifications State of Michigan Office of Passenger Transportation Specifications for Full Size Non-lift and Lift Vans with Alternate Seating

I. PURPOSE OF SPECIFICATIONS

These specifications set forth the minimum requirements for a two-axle commercial non-lift vehicle or Paratransit type commercial vehicle equipped with a commercial wheelchair lift. The van shall be a passenger van or wagon chassis complying with FMVSS 226, Ejection Mitigation Safety Standards. The vehicle must be capable of meeting all seating requirements (see Section X. Vehicle Seating Requirements). As a minimum, vehicles must meet all applicable Michigan Motor Carrier Vehicle Codes, all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Vans in these specifications shall be defined by the following classes:

A. Class I: Minimum 8,500 GVWR B. Class II: Minimum 8500 GVWR C. Class III: Minimum 10,200 GVWR D. Class IV: Minimum 9,000 GVWR

The Class of vans must be capable of seating a minimum of 10 adult forward facing passengers (including driver) or an alternate capacity of ambulatory adult passengers and wheelchair passengers:

1) The van model(s) offered is a minimum Class I – IV - 4 years/100,000-mile van service life category.

2) Will meet the requirements of Federal Register Rules and Regulations 49 CFR Part 665, Bus Testing Program.

3) Testing is required for a manufacturer of a new van model or a van produced with a major change in component or configuration shall provide a copy of the test report(s) as specified in §665.11 and § 665.13.

4) Bidders shall submit any and all reports related to the vans in this bid as specified in §665.11 and § 665.13

Chassis serial number, axle ratio, gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), seating capacity and paint codes shall be imprinted on a permanent decal(s) or stamped on a metal plate(s) and affixed in the driver's area of the van (location to be approved by the State).

Regardless of options and seating plan ordered, the successful bidder shall be responsible for certifying that all vans delivered: 1) shall not exceed the GVWR of chassis as bid (determined by engineering calculated loaded vehicle axle weights), and 2) single wheelchair securement area vans shall not exceed 21' 11" in length measured bumper to bumper excluding the energy absorbing portion of the bumper (distance of travel allowed for compression of the bumper without body deformation). Manufacturers shall supply proof that they are a Certified Ford Pro Upfitter.

Please refer to Exhibit A Statement of Work, section 1.1 for additional specification requirements.

II. VAN SPECIFICATIONS

A. GENERAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

INTRUCTIONS: Where applicable, Bidder should specify either suggested source or pre-approved alternate and/or provide detail for all items.

1) SAFETY: The Van shall be designed using only prudent, proven engineering principles with all work performed only by professional established firms. The van purchased shall comply with all State regulations and requirements applicable to the design and manufacture of vans for the State of Michigan.

2) DRIVER SIZE and COMFORT: Design criteria of van purchased shall be for all females from the 5th percentile, to males of the 95th percentile, to be equally as comfortable in using all controls required to safely drive and maneuver the van. All driver controls shall comply with FMVSS 101, with hand and foot controls required to operate the van safely, including the placement of exterior adjustable mirrors, positioned to meet this safety requirement. All non-OEM controls shall be within driver’s reach.

3) QUALITY of WORKMANSHIP: All labor employed in both the manufacturing and assembly processes of the van purchased shall be to the highest industry standards. The entire van shall be within all established engineering tolerances set by all parties involved in the design and production of the van. All added components shall be installed and positioned according to the component manufacturer’s installation procedures which shall be available upon request.

4) WELDING: All welding procedures used throughout the construction of the van, including materials, qualifications and training of personnel, shall be in accordance with the standards of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and the American Welding Society (AWS). Contact surfaces of all material to be welded shall be clean, and free of grease, paint, rust and scale. After welding, all rough edges and surfaces on parts shall be ground smooth and coated with a corrosion inhibiting primer and paint.

5) ATTACHMENT HARDWARE: All rivets, screws, bolts, nuts, washers and other types of fasteners used in the construction process, including those that would be exposed to the elements, shall be of appropriate size and strength rating for the application. They shall be sprayed with or dipped in a rust-resistant coating material, be plated, be stainless steel, or otherwise be made of rust-resistant type material, all of which will pass the 480-hour ASTM B117 Salt Spray test and the 480 hour ASTM D2247 Humidity Resistance test (see section V. Vendor/Manufacturer Requirements, subsection F. Bid Documents, items 21. & 22.). Fasteners used by the respective component manufacturers in their assemblies are acceptable as part of the assembly.

B. VAN STRUCTURE AND EXTERIOR

1) OEM Chassis Construction

a. All interior panels and trim may be made of scuff-resistant laminate/FRP, molded ABS, or OEM finished material. Interior panels shall have as a minimum the physical properties of gauge number 24 (.024" thickness). Interior panel substrate shall not be of wood composition, plywood or a pressed wood product. Interior panel threaded fasteners or rivets shall secure panels to chassis framing structure. Where fasteners are in the panels only, a reinforcing nut or reinforcing panel shall be installed for added strength and fastener retention.

b. No sheet metal screws shall be permitted, except for rubrails and rubber fender splash guards which can be secured with stainless steel or equivalent plated locking-type, self-tapping fasteners. Fastener materials shall be compatible with materials being fastened and meet the 480-hour ASTM B117 Salt Spray test and the 480-hour ASTM D2247 Humidity Resistance test (see section V. Vendor/Manufacturer Requirements, subsection F. Bid Documents, items 21. & 22.). Where self-tapping fasteners are used in body panels, the body panels shall have an imbedded reinforcing nut or a reinforcing panel shall be integrated into the FRP composite for added strength and fastener retention.

2) Interior

a. The interior of the van shall provide a pleasant, aesthetically pleasing atmosphere. The door and driver instrument panel are to be painted or otherwise finished with a non-reflective, anti-glare finish that matches the overall interior tones of interior panels. All non-OEM interior hinged access shall use quarter-turn, non-corrosive metal, thumb latches with positive stop mechanism to hold the door positively closed. All interior markings shall be durable materials affixed to the interior panels’ smooth surfaces or markings shall be durable materials affixed to metal plates fastened to the interior panels of the van. The interior design and colors shall be approved by the State.

b. All interior panels shall be made of laminate/FRP, molded ABS, or OEM finished scuff-resistant materials.

c. The interior height of the passenger compartment at center aisle shall be 67” minimum for Class II-medium roof vans and 75” minimum for Class II-III-high roof vans. The interior headroom width at roofline above seat line shall be 66”, minimum.

d. All surfaces, items, or hardware in the passenger compartment having sharp edges, corners, or angles that could cause injury, shall be padded with a heavy-duty, vinyl-covered, energy absorbing material to match interior colors. Areas inside the passenger compartment of low headroom where a person is prone to strike his head shall be marked and padded. All handrails shall have rounded edges where exposed.

3) Flooring

a. The floor deck may be integral with the OEM basic structure or mounted on the structure securely to prevent chafing or horizontal movement. All floor fasteners shall be corrosion resistant steel and shall remain secured and corrosion resistant for the service life of the van. The non-OEM floor deck shall be 5/8” one piece CNC sub-floor or 5/8” fiberglass encased composite material, minimum, with sealed edges to prevent moisture intrusion. The floor deck upper surface shall have all cracks and voids filled and the whole surface rough sanded before installing the flooring material. A layer of sealer shall be installed between floor deck edges that butt against structural members and other deck sections to prevent dust and moisture intrusion. Passage holes provided for wiring and hoses in the floor deck shall be thoroughly sealed to prevent dust and moisture intrusion. Passenger seating floor rail/track shall not be installed in the wheelchair lift or wheelchair securement areas. The floor deck, including the sealer, attachments, and coverings, shall be waterproof, non-hygroscopic, resistant to wet and dry rot, and resistant to mold growth.

b. The entire passenger area including the wheelchair securement area, entrance steps and stepwell area, shall be overlaid with smooth, slip resistant flooring material. The main passenger area shall be one piece with no seams. The resilient sheet flooring system (2.2 mm thickness minimum) shall be a high-quality vinyl with aluminum oxide and color quartz grains throughout the thickness, silicon carbide grains in the surface layer and a non-woven polyester/cellulose backing with glass fiber reinforcement. Installation of flooring must be done strictly according to the flooring manufacturer’s directions using the proper accessories, tools, and adhesives. Suggested Sources: Altro Transflor™ Meta, Altro Transflor™ Chroma, Gerflor™ Sirius.

c. Step treads for bus style door shall be one-piece resilient sheet flooring system matching the passenger compartment flooring. All step edges (nosings of step tread material) shall have a band of bright yellow contrasting color running full width of the step. Step tread to stepwell joints shall be sealed to prevent intrusion of moisture and debris. Each step riser shall include, “Watch Your Step,” in yellow with a dark background. There shall be no aluminum nose edging and step tread and nose edging shall be one piece.

4) Gauges

a. Chassis Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) gauges shall be used in the driver’s instrument cluster, but if they are not available, VDO brand gauges or Stewart Warner gauges shall be used. Each van shall have an instrument cluster with the following non-glare needle-type gauges which are easily monitored by sight from the driver’s position (lights in lieu of gauges are not acceptable). All after-market gauges shall be together in a pod located on the A-pillar.

b. Voltmeter and its wiring shall be compatible with generating capacities, if available from OEM.

c. Engine oil pressure gauge, if available from OEM.

d. Engine coolant temperature gauge.

e. Fuel gauge.

5) Bumpers The front and rear bumpers shall be an OEM.

6) Mud Flaps and Splash Guards

a. All four wheel openings shall be equipped with mud flaps and splash guards.

b. Where the mud flaps and splash guards are not an integral part of the body, installation shall be made after the finish coat of paint is applied to the van using stainless steel fasteners and adhesive.

c. Where aftermarket steps are used on the front of the van a metal splash guard integral to the step is acceptable.

d. Other mud flaps/splash aprons/shields shall be installed to protect van equipment (AC components, batteries, front wheel inner shield, auxiliary heater box, and the like) from road splash using stainless steel fasteners.

7) Towing Tow hooks shall be provided in the rear of the van, which shall be of sufficient strength to tow 1½ times the GVWR of the van. Tow hooks shall be easily accessed and free of interference with the bumper system when in use. Access to tow hooks may be made through holes in the bumper assembly. The intended use for tow hooks is only to safely move the van to a point of tow truck hook-up. Tow hooks shall be installed to prevent them from dragging when the van is driven over an incline. The tow hooks, equal to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) units, shall be mounted and adequately secured to the chassis frame as recommended by the tow hook manufacturer or may be supplied by the OEM as standard equipment on the chassis. The van shall be designed to be towed from the front or from the rear with either a frame contact or a wheel lift. A fuel tank protection frame shall not interfere with a frame contact lift. The bidder shall provide the towing and lifting procedure at delivery.

8) Undercoating/Rustproofing When the unit is completed, the sections of the underside of the van exposed to the elements shall be treated with an undercoating material except those areas of the OEM chassis where undercoating is not recommended. Undercoating shall be warranted for the same period covered by the chassis warranty. Suggested source: Tectyl 121-B, Rusfre Rubberized Undercoating 1020F-1, or Dinitrol 447.

9) Interior Mirrors/Sun Visors Interior mirror rearview and sun visors shall be OEM

10) Exterior Mirrors

a. Each van shall be equipped with OEM exterior, powered-remote, left-hand and right-hand rear-view mirrors of flat glass with non-powered convex mirrors (3” in diameter, minimum) attached or a combination flat/convex glass in a single mirror head. Flat glass shall be power remote adjustable if available from OEM. The mirror brackets shall be high impact plastic. The mirror shall contain at least 70 square inches of flat glass viewing area.

b. All exterior mirrors shall be constructed with high impact plastic or stainless-steel housings. Mirrors shall be remote adjusting and shall move independently of the mirror housing. The mirrors shall be modular in design so that the glass can be replaced using the “twist lock” mechanism for service without removing the entire mirror assembly from the van.

c. Mirror mountings shall be reinforced when not in a structural frame member to prevent mirror vibration, with approval by the State at the time of Pilot Model Inspection. The mirror placement shall not obstruct driver vision nor have window divider bars between the driver and mirror face. ALL MIRROR MOUNTING SHALL NOT CAUSE PREMATURE BODY DAMAGE

11) Driver’s Seats

a. The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) driver’s seat shall comfortably hold and support the human body in the ergonomically correct position for driving and meet the flammability requirements of FVMSS 302. The driver’s seat with arm rests (right side seat arm rest, left side door arm rest) shall have adjustments for fore and aft slide, 4” minimum travel, back recline, 20° minimum, and weight range capacity up to 350 pounds. While seated, the driver shall be able to make all of these adjustments by hand without complexity, excessive effort, or being pinched. Manual operated adjustment mechanisms shall hold the adjustments and shall not be subject to inadvertent changes. The seat shall be high-backed and shall be properly aligned (centered) behind steering wheel to allow for maximum seat adjustments and operator comfort. The seat belt with shoulder harness, automatic retractor and supplemental restraint (SRS) system shall be OEM chassis equipment. All seats and seat mountings shall meet applicable federal standards.

b. The driver’s seat covering shall be gray cloth-type woven fabric (with flame retardant qualities) or material and color matching van seats if possible, meeting the requirements listed below in All Seats (see section II. Van Specifications, subsection 16. Cloth-type Woven Fabric Requirements (with flame resistance).

12) Passenger Seats

a. All passenger seats shall be mid-back and are required to meet all applicable FMVSS testing including FMVSS 210 (see section V. Vendor/Manufacturer Requirements, subsection F. Bid Documents, items 15.).

b. All seats shall be equipped with externally mounted 3-point restraint belt system.

c. Two passenger, forward facing seats shall be 32” minimum width with a non-foam, black energy-absorbent, vandal-proof grab handle mounted to the top of each seat back (two per double seat). Grab handles are not required on seats that have a back against a wall.

d. Single passenger seats shall be 16” minimum width with a black, energy-absorbent, vandal-proof grab handle mounted to the top of the seat back.

e. Forward facing seats shall have 27” minimum knee to hip room.

f. Aisle facing seats shall have arm rests on both ends if the seat is not against a modesty panel.

g. All seats shall be supported on the floor with high carbon steel support brackets. Seat frame shall be cold-roll steel tubing. Floor anchorage shall be neat and not interfere with entering and exiting the seat. The bidders shall provide certification test data that the installation of the seats, seat mountings including floor anchorage and floor fasteners shall meet all applicable FMVSS including FMVSS 207, 208, 209, and 210 for the van model being offered in this bid (see section V. Vendor/Manufacturer Requirements, subsection F. Bid Documents, items 15.).

i. All testing is to be performed on standard metal seating materials that have coating thickness of 1.3 to 1.8 mils. Certified test documents are required with bid proposal (see section V. Vendor/Manufacturer Requirements, subsection F. Bid Documents, item 14.).

j. The seating arrangements and configuration shall be furnished by the Program Manager or Designee and/or Ordering Entity.

k. Suggested sources: AMF Bruns, Freedman Seating, AbiliTrax Step-N-Lock, Cam Lock.

13) Wheelchair Lift-Equipped Vans Folding Seats Forward facing (double) fold-away or flip (double) seats with seat belts shall be provided in the wheelchair securement area per seating arrangements (see Section B. 26, Wheelchair Securement Area). All aisle facing seats provided shall be flip seats. Fold-away or flip seats shall include all dimensional, structural and testing requirements of the standard seat specification. Seat locking/latching devices shall be of high quality and be easy to latch and unlatch. Seats must positively latch in the seated and folded position to prevent inadvertent folding or unfolding of the seat. Any support legs resting on flooring shall be non-marring or rest on metal plates flush mounted with flooring. All fold-away seats shall be able to pass FMVSS 210 without having to fasten additional latches or cables. All fold-away seats shall fold against the wall when wheelchair space is required (no further than 12” from wall in the vertical folded position). Seat may not extend into van more than 37½” (two passenger) and 18½” (1 passenger) when folded down for passenger seating unless a foldaway is required adjacent to the wheel well. Aisle space may be reduced to 14 inches where fold-up seating is placed on each side of the aisle or 15½” where placed opposite a stationary seat. The seat bottom cushion shall be a 5° tilt up from level, minimum, and back cushion shall be at 95°, minimum. The seats shall be of the same design as the other passenger seats. All seat backs of the fold-away/fold-up seats shall be covered with material matching seat cushion color and fabric. Suggested source: AbiliTrax Step-N-Lock and CamLock; Freedman Feather Weight Foldaway or Mid-Hi Flip.

14) Seat Material Seats shall be individually contoured to each passenger for occupant comfort and retention. Seats shall be covered with Docket 90 rated cloth-type woven fabric or vinyl fabric at the transit agency’s option. Cloth-type fabric or vinyl shall completely enclose the seat cushion and the seat back. Seat background colors shall be gray, red, blue, and other in-stock colors (bidder to provide available choices at time of bid). All background colors shall be approved by the Program Manager or Designee.

15) Cloth-type Woven Fabric Requirements (with flame resistance)

a. Minimum weight 23 ounces per linear yard.

b. 50,000 minimum double rubs (ASTM – 3597-77 Wyzewbeek Method).

c. Color fastness to light 300 hours minimum (AATCC-16-1977 Carbon Arc.)

d. Comply with California BLT-117.

i All cloth-type woven fabrics except Holdsworth Wool shall be treated with a flame proofing solution following the manufacturer’s specifications, No-Flame by Amalgamated Chemical Inc., or equal.

ii The fabric shall be a plush material.

iii Suggested source: Freedman Seating Company. Contractor shall provide technical data sheet including flammability and smoke emissions for the seat covering material supplied (see section V. Vendor/Manufacturer Requirements, subsection F. Bid Documents, item 13.).

16) Vinyl Fabric

a. Shall be transportation grade expanded vinyl, 33 ounces per linear yard minimum.

b. Suggested source: Flame Resistant vinyl by CMI or Camira. Contractor shall provide technical data sheet including flammability and smoke emissions for the seat covering material supplied (see section V. Vendor/Manufacturer Requirements, subsection F. Bid Documents, item 13.).

17) Cushions

a. Seat cushion and back cushion shall be molded high resilient (HR) polyurethane foam padding. Seat cushion indentation load deflection (ILD) shall be 35 pounds minimum, with compression to 15% maximum, and tensile-strength of 15 minimum. Seat and back cushion shall meet the physical properties of ASTM D-3574 and the flammability requirements of FMVSS 302, minimum. The technical data sheet for the foam supplied shall be included in the bid proposal with the seat information (see section V. Vendor/Manufacturer Requirements, subsection F. Bid Documents, item 16.). Suggested source: Manufacturer’s standard.

b. Seat and back cushions shall be supported with a spring-type support system. Seat and back cushions shall be completely covered with seat cushion covering material. Seat back depth shall not exceed 3½” overall.

18) Passenger Seat Belts

a. All seats shall be equipped with 3-point seat belts for each designated seating position.

b. The bidders shall provide certification test data that the seat belts, and the installation are in compliance with FMVSS-207, 208, 209, and 210 where applicable for the van model being offered in this bid (see section V. Vendor/Manufacturer Requirements, subsection F. Bid Documents, item 15.).

c. Two universal “Buckle Up” decals approximately 6” by 6” shall be furnished loose with each van. Decals shall indicate that seat belt use is recommended.

d. The male end of the belt will have a locking retractor. The retractor will be mounted underneath the seat to the seat frame and there shall be no lap retractors except on the rear center bench seats (if equipped).

e. Belts shall have a push button latch release mechanism with push button on aisle side of seat.

19) Interior Lighting

a. Interior lighting shall be OEM or equivalent.

b. If additional interior lighting is added other than OEM it shall be:

i Overhead entrance and stepwell lights shall be LED and provide no less than two foot-candles of illumination on the entrance step tread or lift or ramp with the door open. Outside light(s) shall provide at least 1 foot-candle of illumination on the street surface within 3 feet of step tread outer edge. This system shall provide illumination automatically when the door is open and meet ADA requirements.

ii All lights shall have access holes large enough to easily remove electrical connector.

iii Overhead entrance and stepwell lights shall be wired to and be automatically activated by a door-controlled switch. Lights shall operate any time the ignition key is on and the door is opened.

iv Stepwell light shall be on the side away from wheel splash.

v Interior lighting shall be LED and provide a minimum of two foot-candles of illumination at a reading level. Interior lighting fixtures shall be reasonably flush with the interior walls and ceiling, so no hazard exists for the passengers. All lights shall have lead wire long enough to remove light at least 6” from van and easy access to the connectors for service. All interior lights shall be grounded by an in-harness ground attached in the fuse panel to a common grounding point.

20) Exterior Lighting Exterior lighting shall be OEM and in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (393.11) and ADA regulations.

21) Heating/Ventilating/Air Conditioning (HVAC)

a. During normal passenger service, front and rear heavy-duty heating system shall be capable of raising the interior temperature of the vehicle from 0ºF to 60ºF at knee level (22” above the floor) throughout the interior of bus within 30 minutes from engine startup. After initial warm-up, while the vehicle is in passenger service, the front and rear heavy-duty heating system shall be sufficient to maintain a minimum of 64ºF at knee level throughout interior of the vehicle and at the driver’s foot space when the outside temperature is 0ºF. Heating system operation will be verified by the required system testing as defined in Section C.4. Heating/Ventilating (HV) Certification. In addition to the front heater and windshield defrosters, for increased air circulation, one 6” two speed fan with non-glare blades and body shall be mounted away from passenger and driver traffic in the driver’s area near the windshield. The fan shall be mounted securely. Grounding for all heater fan motors shall be supplied by an in harness ground wire attached in the fuse panel to a common grounding point. All HVAC fan motors shall be supplied with proper radio frequency (RF) suppression equipment to remove two-way radio interference.

b. Class IV shall include a fully independent 48V HVAC system. It should have the ability to precondition the vehicle climate while on Level 2 Charge before operation. The HVAC system shall operate from its own dedicated 48V battery system.

c. Front heating unit shall be automotive in-dash type, chassis Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), and shall be capable of delivering heat, fresh air ventilation, and air conditioning to the driver’s area. The front heater shall have a temperature control valve which can be regulated from the driver’s area. The driver’s area shall have air circulation in each mode of defrost, heat, fresh air ventilation, and air conditioning.

d. Front heater shall have coolant temperature control valve or other controls which can regulate heater temperature from the driver’s area.

e. Air conditioning charge ports shall be protected from road debris to prevent corrosion.

22) Windows

a. All windows and windshield shall be OEM.

b. All windows shall be OEM tinted AS2 or equivalent.

23) Paint

a. All exterior surfaces shall be smooth and free of visible fasteners (excluding round head structural rivets), dents, and wrinkles. All exterior finished surfaces shall be impervious to diesel fuel, gasoline, and commercial cleaning agents. Finished surfaces shall not be damaged by controlled applications of commonly used graffiti-removing chemicals.

b. Standard paint color for all vans shall be the manufacturer’s pre-finished white exterior. Additional paint schemes will be quoted in section IV. Equipment Options, subsection 12. Options, item a. Paint – Optional Designs. Only OEM colors shall be available for full body paint options.

c. Special design paint application pricing will be negotiated at the time of ordering by the transit agency.

24) Type I Lift, (Platform Type) (Shall Meet ADA Requirements)

a. The Type I platform lift (passive lift) shall be installed for use by persons with disabilities. The lift assembly shall be mounted within the van body on the right (curb) side. The van manufacturer must provide documentation (reviewed by the State at pilot model production) that the lift installation complies with the lift manufacturer’s lift installation requirements. The overhead clearance between the top of the door opening and the raised lift platform, or highest point of a ramp shall be a minimum of 68” to meet ADA requirements.

b. The lift shall be an electro-hydraulic type. If the lift has a crossbar, it shall be above the door opening and well padded. The platform lift equipment shall be a double “C” channel parallel arm construction, hydraulically operated by two single-acting cylinders with gravity unfold, gravity down, power up, and power fold (stow) operation. No part of the lift platform shall exceed 6 inches/second during the lowering and lifting of an occupant and shall not exceed 12 inches/second during deploying or stowing. The lift shall have a mechanical outboard safety wheel stop to prevent wheelchair from rolling off the platform during the lifting cycle. Successful bidder shall deliver the lift equipped van with the type of lift equipment requested by the State. Suggested sources: Braun, Ricon.

c. A manual safety override shall be provided that will remain operable. Lift shall have manual override instructions visible from inside and outside the van with door open.

d. Lift control pendant shall be located on curbside of rear mounted lifts.

e. The entire lift assembly shall be installed inside the van body and shall have adequate protection installed on all sharp corners or items that protrude into the passenger area to prevent accidental injury to passengers. Wall and floor mounting points shall be reinforced and shall be attached with fasteners having a thread locking feature. Lift installation shall insure that no lift rattling exists when the van is operated while the lift is stowed.

f. A lift control interlock system shall be installed that shall ensure that the vehicle cannot be moved when the lift is not stowed and that the lift cannot be deployed unless the interlock is engaged [to meet ADA regulation in 49 CFR Part 38, Subpart B-Vans, Vans and Systems, §38.23, (b)(2)(I)]. The interlock system shall engage when the lift operation sequence is followed. Interlock operating instructions shall be included with the van at delivery. An indicator light (red, labeled) shall be provided at the driver’s station that is activated when the lift door is open and when the lift is in operation. An interlock override system shall be installed that allows service personnel to move the van to a safe area for repairs. Suggested Source: Intelligent Lift Interlock System (ILIS) by Intermotive Products

g. All lift equipped vans shall display the international symbol of accessibility, one each on left and right side of the van. Location shall be determined at pilot model inspection.

h. The lift shall meet ADA requirements as well as these minimum requirements.

i Capacity 1,000 pounds minimum ii Usable platform width 34” for side mounted and 37” for rear mounted minimum.

iii Usable platform length 54” minimum. Usable platform length 51” minimum for side lift.

iv Platform shall include automatic locking inboard safety wheel stop (minimum 6” height) and outboard safety wheel stops to prevent wheelchair from rolling off.

v Platform shall automatically stop at floor level.

vi Platform shall automatically stop when lowered to ground level.

vii Handheld controls shall be conveniently located on a flexible or coiled, cut- resistant cable and shall be mounted with access from inside or outside the van. The cable shall be routed to eliminate being pinched in any moving parts.

viii Platform, bridge plate, and area between bridge plate and aisle shall be skid resistant.

ix Bridge plate and platform shall be coated to resist rust.

x Platform shall have horizontal handrails (one each side) on platform to assist passenger during lift operations. Handrails (yellow) shall fold automatically to prevent any obstructions into the van passenger area.

xi Lift door operated interrupt switch shall prevent use of lift with lift door(s) closed. Heavy duty long life switches shall be used in this application.

xii The wheelchair lift shall comply with all federal, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Veterans’ Administration regulations.

xiii Light installation shall be designed to illuminate the lift platform when deployed at floor level at no less than two foot-candles of illumination. Outside light(s) shall provide at least 1 foot-candle of illumination on the street surface within 3 feet of step tread outer edge. This system shall provide illumination automatically when the lift door is open and meet ADA requirements. On-off light switch shall be lift door-actuated.

xiv Vehicles equipped with a rear lift that may obstruct the factory read lighting when deployed shall be provided with auxiliary amber strobe lights mounted at or above the rear of the vehicle. The strobe lights shall automatically activate when the rear lift is deployed and shall remain visible from the rear while the lift is in use.

i. Lift platform shall be fitted with device to prevent the platform from touching or leaning against door after being returned to stored position when the lift assembly is not in use.

25) Wheel Chair Securement Area

a. The Wheelchair securement system shall be a retractor style system and comply with all FMVSS and SAE standards including, but not limited to FMVSS 49.38 (ADA) and FMVSS 210 and all recognized government standards at minimum. Additionally, the system will be installed to the manufacturers supplied specifications and be ADA compliant in application. Certificate of crash testing must be made available if requested. Securement location shall be installed as shown by the seating plan option and approved at pilot model production. Fold-away seating shall be provided for use when wheelchairs are not being carried as shown in floor plans. The integrated securement system shall restrain the occupant and the wheelchair separately and securely.

b. Wheelchair securement shall meet these minimum requirements:

i Forward facing wheelchair tie down and occupant restraint shall consist of floor anchorages as to attach four securement retractors with securement points for the chair and a retractable combination, lap belt/shoulder restraint with manual height adjuster for the occupant per location.

ii Securement floor anchorage points shall be anodized aluminum, stainless steel or other noncorrosive metal construction and consist of aircraft type insert pockets that can be flush mounted with the flooring (Flanged “L” style track, Q’Straint, Sure-Lok – Omni aluminum 6061-T6 or equivalent with matching end caps). Anchorages and securements must be tested together and compatible. Floor anchorage points for the first securement space shall be spaced at a minimum of 52” from center of front track to center of rear track in at least one location. Floor anchorage points shall be located no closer than 4” from a stationary wall or obstruction (forward or rearward) that would hinder an operator from attaching the securement system. The center run of anchorage track between two securement locations can be shared with the rear anchorage of the front securement system and the front anchorage of the rear securement system. Width of anchorage track shall be no less than 30” wide allowing for the widest of mobility devices. In the event 52” can’t be achieved in one ADA applications location it must be noted in the bid exceptions. 48”min of all locations.

iii Shoulder belt wall anchorage shall be permanently fastened to the body structure in the wall according to the securement manufacturer’s installation instructions, except with Alternate Adjustable Seating and Floor System. Shoulder belts manual height adjustment shall allow approximately 12” of vertical height adjustment allowing for differences in height of the secured mobility aid passenger.

iv The four belts that attach to the wheelchair from the floor anchorage points shall use a simple speed hook end (“J” or “S” style) for chair attachment and have automatic self-tensioning heavy-duty retractors with a hard metal cover and have available tightening knob. Knob is for aiding in additional securement control. All floor attachment belts shall be the same and work in any of the four floor attachment points and be equipped with pin connector brackets for the lap belt assembly. Automatic self-tensioning and self-locking retractors with metal covers shall be part of the four floor belt assemblies for automatic belt tensioning. Retractor anchorage fittings shall be easily identified for locked placement in the floor track v All belt components and their attachments to such vehicles shall meet ADA design load requirements of 2,500 lbs. per securement leg and a minimum of 5000 lbs. for each mobility device.

vi All components shall meet SAE J2249 requirements and be 30 MPH/20G impact tested.

vii All components shall be installed to the securement manufacturer’s recommended specifications.

Suggested sources: Q'Straint Model Q-8100-A1L; Sure-Lok’s Retraktor™ Systems for L track AL-712S-4C or AMF Bruns Silver Series H370 525 HB.

c. A wheelchair restraint storage system shall be positioned under the foldaway seats at each wheelchair space and a storage bag. Storage system shall:

i Keep restraints clean.

ii Be free of any sharp edges.

iii Provide easy accessibility to restraints.

iv Restraints shall be stored securely to prevent noise while the vehicle is in motion.

v Restraint storage system shall be compatible with the installed securement system (L-Track or 360 ° single point securement system). Suggested Source: Freedman Tie-Down Storage System.

vi A storage pouch, from the securement manufacturer, shall be provided for the lap belt restraints so that the occupant restraints can be stored off the floor in the van when not in use. Location of storage pouch shall be determined by ordering agency.

vii One belt cutter shall be supplied per vehicle.

viii Two (2) Q5-7580 blue loops shall be supplied per vehicle.

26) Passenger Entry Doors

a. All base vans with low or medium roofs shall be equipped with an OEM sliding door. All base vans with high roofs shall be equipped with heavy duty electrically operated passenger entrance door. The passenger entrance door shall be an anodized aluminum frame, split-type double leaf swing door. This door shall have a flexible soft rubber cushion on the meeting edge 1-½" in width, minimum. The door glass shall be see-through, AS-2 tint (70% luminous transmittance) safety glass. Under all operating conditions and van speeds, an airtight, watertight, and dust-proof seal shall be formed between the door and the stepwell, between the door and body opening, and between the door leaf sections. The door leading edge opening speed shall not exceed 18 inches per second and the closing speed shall not exceed 12 inches per second to provide a total door closing or opening in 2 to 4 seconds. The front passenger entrance door shall not extend below the step frame. The door shall be located completely within the envelope of the OEM sliding doorway and the van structural boron steel may not be cut. The doorway shall be surrounded with ABS or composite panels which do not discolor with age. The entrance door shall provide a 30" clear width opening, minimum. Where interior height is low at the entrance header, the header shall be padded to prevent injury to those exiting the van. Suggested Source: A&M Systems Inc .

b. The passenger entry door shall be operable from the exterior via a key switch located to the right of the doorway.

c. Entry steps shall be coved, and an LED stepwell light included.

d. Doorway shall not hinder operation of the side curtain airbag system.

e. A method shall be provided to lock the van when the van is parked.

27) Passenger Stepwell

a. On all High Roof Vans all entrance steps and stepwells shall be gauge number 14 (.075" thickness) stainless steel, minimum. Steps and stepwells shall have adequate structural bracing. All metal trim hardware in the stepwell area shall be stainless steel. All fasteners in the stepwell area shall be stainless steel that will pass the 480-hour ASTM B117 Salt Spray test and the 480 hour ASTM D2247 Humidity Resistance test. Ground to first step shall not exceed 12" in height, each additional vertical step shall not exceed 9½" and all tread depths shall be 9" minimum. All steps in the entrance stepwell shall be of the same width. A structural stiffener shall be installed below the bottom step to provide adequate support and rigidity. Stepwells shall be covered with flooring material as described in section II. Van Specifications, subsection B., item 3 Flooring, subsection c. All steps shall be inside the van and should not protrude more than 2” past the closed door leaf to prevent ice and snow build up. Step shall not retain water. Any interior stainless steel except for exposed door frames shall be brushed, not painted.

b. The Contractor shall submit detailed engineering drawing(s) for the design of the entrance step configuration (see section V. Vendor/Manufacturer Requirements, subsection F. Bid Documents, item 5.).

III. CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS

1) The chassis shall have a pre-delivery inspection performed by a representative of the chassis manufacturer before the van manufacturing process begins. A copy of the completed pre-delivery inspection form shall accompany the bare chassis and accompany the van during manufacturing as part of the build order. All standard or optional chassis equipment to be included shall be as advertised by the manufacturer and factory installed and shall not consist of substitute or aftermarket equipment. Optional chassis equipment not available from the factory may be dealer installed. The chassis shall meet the following minimum requirements.

2) Class I, Class II, and Class IV - Chassis shall have one front axle with single wheels and one rear axle with single wheels. It shall have a driver and passenger OEM door with co-pilot seat.

3) Class III - Commercial rated chassis shall have one front axle with single wheels and one rear axle with dual wheels.

4) Tilt Wheel/Power Steering

a. Chassis shall be equipped with power steering and a tilt wheel steering column. The steering column shall be adjustable for various up and down positions of the steering wheel. The steering gear shall be a full power assist type.

5) Wheel Base

a. The minimum wheelbase shall be 148” (for all classes) using the wheelbase for each of the specified van lengths which will provide proper approach and departure angles, proper handling, and proper ride characteristics. Maximum rear overhang shall not exceed: 50 inches on Class I, II, and III and 76 inches on the Class IV.

6) Engine

a. Class I, II, and III shall be gasoline, fuel injected, V-6, 3.5L minimum.

b. Class IV van shall be equipped with chassis manufacturer supplied and installed electric propulsion using a rear axle mounted drive motor and a 198-kilowatt battery. Battery and electric driveline shall have an eight-year/100,000-mile warranty.

7) Transmission A. The electronically controlled transmission shall be a minimum, heavy-duty, ten-speed automatic with overdrive cooled by an "H.D. transmission oil cooler" in series with radiator cooler or equal (cooler capacity to match GVWR of van).

b. For class IV, the transmission shall be single-speed automatic/fixed gear transmission.

8) Alignment

a. The bus shall have a four-wheel alignment at final point of inspection at curb weight after final assembly is completed, just prior to delivery to the transit agency. Final alignment settings shall be +/- .1 degree of preferred manufacturer’s alignment specification. A copy of the work order indicating the camber, caster and toe-in settings at time of final inspection shall be provided with the bus at delivery. All axle alignment required.

b. Alignment machine shall be certified annually for calibration.

9) Gross Van Weight Rating

a. Class I & II

i. 148” Wheelbase-8,500-lb. minimum. Van axle weight shall not exceed chassis manufacturer's axle weight rating or spring and tire capacity.

b. Class III

i. 148” Wheelbase Dual Rear Wheel-10,200-lb. minimum. Van axle weight shall not exceed chassis manufacturer's axle weight rating or spring and tire capacity.

c. Class IV

i. 148” Wheelbase-9,000-lb. minimum. Van axle weight shall not exceed chassis manufacturer” axle weight rating or spring and tire capacity.

10) Differential Heavy-duty rear axle with full floating axles. Gear ratio shall allow vans to travel approximately 65 miles M.P.H. loaded, maximize fuel economy, and not exceed manufacturer's recommended engine operating R.P.M. Axles shall be marked if synthetic oil is used.

11) Battery, Cables, and Grounds

a. The battery equipment shall be furnished by the OEM. The battery shall be maintenance free with reserve capacity of 400 minutes @ 80° F, 950CCA minimum, 12-volt minimum. Lift equipped vans shall have dual batteries installed and be a pair of matching units.

b. The batteries must be fresh, fully charged units when the finished van leaves the manufacturing plant. Batteries that have been in the van during the manufacturing process which were allowed to become fully discharged for a period of time shall be replaced with fresh new batteries. Both batteries shall be mounted in the OEM location under the driver seat. Both batteries shall have a protective cover over the positive cable connection. The inside of the battery compartment shall be covered with a durable insulating material to prevent electrical shorts. The totally enclosed battery compartment shall be vented, and the tray shall be coated with an acid resistant coating. Recommended Battery Sources: OEM

c. Battery positive and ground cables shall be OEM standard, flexible copper wire with permanently affixed cable connector ends with heat shrink tubing applied. All cable ends shall be fastened in a manner equal to the method used by the chassis OEM. Positive cable ends at the battery shall use a protective cover or cap as an added insulator. Cable assemblies installed in place of chassis manufacturer's battery cables shall be sized to match the electrical system’s maximum current draw to provide proper engine starting and operation of all systems.

d. Engine, body, and equipment grounds (properly sized) shall be installed to handle subsystem electrical capacity. For all non-OEM ground wire connections; 1) paint shall be removed at the grounding point to provide a cleaned surface; 2) grounding wires and cables fastened to the frame or body structure shall use a bolt with nut installed in a proper sized hole; and 3) a coating of dielectric material shall be applied to the cleaned surfaces, cable ends, bolts, and nuts where each positive or grounding cable or wire is attached. The following is a list of grounding locations:

i Lift pump motor shall be grounded directly to battery using OEM instructions.

12) Alternator The alternator equipment shall be furnished by the OEM where high output will match system needs. This system shall be a 12-volt serpentine belt drive with internal or external voltage regulator. It shall be capable of maintaining the battery at a state of full charge under all operating conditions and equipment loads, 200-amp minimum. The alternator(s) shall be supplied with proper radio frequency (RF) suppression equipment and have a ½” wide braided ground strap connected between the alternator frame and the engine block to reduce two-way radio interference. Any bracket modifications shall not reduce the strength of the mounting bracket.

13) Engine Fast Idle Vans with lifts shall have the engine equipped with fast idle control which includes manual and automatic control features. Fast idle shall not activate unless the transmission control is in park (P). The control system shall have a manual switch, volt sensor, an indicator light, and activate automatically from voltage sensors. The system shall automatically deactivate when the van foundation brakes are applied and when van is shifted into gear. Suggested source: Chassis manufacturer's equipment, Gateway by Intermotive Products, Penntex Model PX-HI-(mod no) with time out module, Vortec MD30-2500.

14) Brakes

a. The van foundation brakes shall be a power-actuated hydraulic split system of a four-wheel disc type with a three channel anti-lock braking system. The system shall be the heaviest-duty available for stop and go operation. The brake system shall include a red brake warning lamp (RBWL) in the instrument cluster that lights when the parking brake is on, when a front or rear hydraulic failure occurs, or when brake fluid is low in the reservoir and act as a low brake warning system.

b. Parking Brake – Rebuildable and repairable by trained technician, heaviest-duty available from chassis manufacturer.

15) Fuel Tank Fuel tank capacity shall be the largest size available for each chassis. Fuel fill shall not extend beyond the exterior surface of the van and may have the fuel cap set in a recess similar to a Ford OEM unit. Fuel fill shall be on the street (left) side of the van. Fuel tank capacity shall be 25 gallon minimum for all vans.

16) Hazard Flashers Hazard flashers shall use the OEM switch and control system with an electronic flasher.

17) Shock Absorbers Chassis shall have gas filled shock absorbers front and rear, most heavy-duty available from chassis manufacturer. It is the responsibility of the manufacturer (van supplier) to match the shock absorber performance to the vans GVWR.

18) Springs and Suspension

a. The chassis shall be equipped with a heavy-duty MacPherson strut coil spring front suspension to match the specified gross axle weight rating.

b. Chassis shall be equipped with a heavy-duty rear suspension OEM chassis leaf spring…