Attachment_B-1_Specification_2310-BS-0194616-1.pdf

State of California Technical Specification

Light Duty Alternative Fuel Vehicles

2310-BS-0194616-1RevA Attachment B-1

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Document Summary Detail Type Detail Event ID 0000031286

Commodity Light Duty Alternative Fuel Vehicles Attachment Attachment B-1 Group-Class 2310

RITM RITM0194616

Specification Number 2310-BS-0194616-1 Revision Level Rev. A Revision Date February 11, 2025 Agency Name Statewide

Revision History Rev Level

Revision Date Author Summary of Changes

- September 18, 2024 Wriston, M. Initial release Rev. A February 11, 2025 Wriston, M. Header change “Bid” to “Technical”

Attachment number changed from “2” to “B-1” Section 3.1 change “bid” to “offered”

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Table of Contents Document Summary Revision History

1.0 SCOPE

2.0 APPLICABLE LAWS and INDUSTRY STANDARDS

2.1. LAWS and REGULATIONS

2.2. INDUSTRY STANDARDS

3.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1. GENERAL

3.2. VEHICLE TYPES

3.3. VEHICLE FUNCTIONS AND FEATURES

3.4. VEHICLE CLASSIFICATIONS

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1.0 SCOPE

This specification sets forth the minimum requirements for Light Duty Alternative Fuel Vehicles. These vehicles will be used on highways, city/county roads and shall be designed to operate under typical ambient temperatures ranging from 10° to 120°F.

2.0 APPLICABLE LAWS, INDUSTRY STANDARDS AND DEFINITIONS

Specifications, standards, and regulations referenced in this document in effect on the opening of the ‘invitation for bid’, form a part of this specification.

2.1. LAWS AND REGULATIONS

2.1.1. Health and Safety Code Section 25250.51 – Motor Vehicle Brake

Friction Materials

2.1.2. Health and Safety Code Section 25215.8 – Lead Wheel Weights

2.1.3. California Code of Regulations, Title 13, Section 1962.2 – Zero-

Emission Vehicle Standards for 2018 and Subsequent Model Year Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Vehicles

2.1.4. California Code of Regulations, Title 13, Section 1962.3 – Electric Vehicle Charging Requirements

2.2. INDUSTRY STANDARDS

2.2.1. SAE J1772 – Electric Vehicle and Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicle

Conductive Charge Coupler

2.2.2. Combined Charging System (CCS) Specification

2.2.3. Charge Ports: Either (J1772 and CHAdeMO) or (CCS1) and meets 13

CCR § 1962.3. Charging adapters, if needed to meet these requirements, shall be supplied with the vehicle.

2.3. DEFINITIONS

2.3.1. GVWR – Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

2.3.2. WB – Wheelbase

2.3.3. 4x2 – Two-wheel drive

2.3.4. 4x4 – Four-wheel drive

2.3.5. AWD – All wheel drive

2.3.6. SUV – Sport Utility Vehicle

3.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1. GENERAL

Each vehicle shall be new (unused), current production as specified in the solicitation at the line-item description. Vehicles offered must meet or exceed the requirements in the line-item description unless stated otherwise. Each vehicle shall be supplied with all equipment and accessories indicated as standard equipment in the manufacturer’s published literature (or web site). Optional equipment necessary to meet the minimum requirements of this specification shall be included. Vehicle classifications in this specification or at the line-item description are consistent with The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Fuel Economy Guide found at www.fueleconomy.gov. Vehicles shall be evaluated to ensure that they are listed in the proper class in the Fuel Economy Guide that matches the line item

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Sport utility vehicles and passenger vans with a GVWR of more than 10,000 lbs.

Other vehicles with a GVWR of 8,500 lbs. or more

Special Purpose Vehicles shall be included in the evaluations in the most appropriate category for each vehicle.

3.1.1. The following items (supplementing, if necessary, those items already cataloged as standard equipment) shall be furnished:

Air Conditioning

Automatic Transmission

Manufacturer’s Standard Radio

Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) floor mat sets installed in all seating rows where the vehicle comes with carpeted floors.

If available as standard or optional equipment, all vehicles with a GVWR under 10,000 lbs. shall include a mounted spare tire and wheel changing tools (if a full-size spare is available, then it shall be included)

3.1.2. PAINT: Exterior color shall be solar reflective (white, silver metallic or gold metallic) unless the department is granted specific approval to use a non-solar reflective color by the Department of General Services, Office of Fleet and Asset Management (see State Administrative Manual (SAM) Section 3620.1).

3.1.3. The vehicle shall comply to all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and California Vehicle Code (CVC) regulations in effect as of the date of manufacture.

3.2. VEHICLE TYPES

3.2.1. Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV): BEVs shall be propelled by one or more electric motors powered by a rechargeable battery.

3.2.2. Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV): PHEV is a vehicle that has both a internal combustion engine and one or more electric motors that can be charged (= filled with electricity) from the electricity supply of a house or public charging station.

3.2.3. Fuel Cell Vehicles (FCV): FCV is a vehicle with an electric motor which is powered by a fuel cell. A fuel cell generates electricity through chemical redox reactions using, generally, oxygen from the air and compressed hydrogen.

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3.3. VEHICLE FUNCTIONS AND FEATURES

3.3.1. All vehicles with a range listed in the contract line item description shall meet or exceed the range requirement.

3.4. VEHICLE CLASSIFICATIONS

3.4.1. Cars

Car line items that call for a 5-door hatchback require a rear door that provides access to a cargo area.

Car line items that call for 4-Doors require a locking trunk that conceals the cargo from view from the outside of the vehicle (a 5-door “hatchback” will not be accepted).

3.4.2. SUV

All SUVs shall come equipped with a hard top roof.

SUVs that call for a minimum cargo volume refers to the cargo volume behind the first row of seats.

4x4 Off-Road – minimum ground clearance of 8-inches.

3.4.3. Trucks

Crew Cab – Equipped with 4 full-size doors with center post that can open independently, allow egress of the rear passengers without disturbing the front passenger/driver and seating for 5-6 passengers.