ATTACHMENT C SPECIFICATIONS.pdf

MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

AMD SPECIFICATION NUMBER 971-MV-ADA-SWC

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6 Passenger ADA Accessible Minivan

ADA accessible minivan (van), 6-passenger, equipped as advertised by the manufacturer, to meet or exceed the following MINIMUM specifications:

Van Proposed: Production Year: Make: Model: _

Ambulatory seating capacity with no wheelchair(s) (inclusive of driver):

Ambulatory seating capacity with one (1) wheelchair (inclusive of driver):

Ambulatory seating capacity with two (2) wheelchairs (inclusive of driver):

Non-Restrictive Clause: Any use of brand name or equal within this specification is to be considered a reference for the purpose of describing the standard of quality, performance, and characteristics desired. It is not intended to limit or restrict competition.

The bidder must respond to each of the following statements. Specifications listed are minimum requirements that must be met for a bidder to qualify for an award. A “YES” response means the bidder guarantees that they meet or exceed the requirement. A “NO” response means the bidder cannot meet the requirement and will not be considered. The bidder must supply printed literature that shows compliance with each requirement of the Specifications and, if on inspection, an item is found not to comply, the unit(s) will be rejected.

Descriptive literature shall be furnished to substantiate ALL details specified herein.

SPECIFICATIONS

General: Van shall be capable of seating a minimum of six (6) ambulatory passengers (four (4) fixed seats and one

(1) double or two (2) single foldout or flip seats).

Van shall be equipped to accommodate two (2) wheelchair positions.

The driver is considered as one (1) ambulatory passenger. A ramp shall be included to provide accessibility to wheelchair passengers.

Comply Yes/No:

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR): 5,900 pounds

Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR):

Wheelbase: 119 inches

Wheelbase (inches):

Overall length: 198 inches

Overall length (inches):

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Overall width: 70 inches

Overall width (inches):

Overall height: 64 inches

Overall height (inches):

Width of interior (at seated shoulder height): 57 inches

Width of interior (at seated shoulder height, measured in inches):

Interior height: 56 inches

Interior height (inches):

Payload: 1,000 pounds

Payload (pounds):

Wheelchair entrance height from ground to lowered floor: 8 inches

Wheelchair entrance height from ground to lowered floor (inches):

Engine: 3.5-liter displacement, six-cylinder gasoline engine, 275 horsepower, 260 lb-ft of torque

Make: Model:

Displacement (liters): Power (horsepower):

Torque (pound feet): Engine Design (inline 6, V8, etc.):

Transmission: 9-speed automatic transmission with overdrive

Type (automatic/manual): Speeds:

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Electrical:160-amp alternator, 12-volt maintenance free battery, 650 CCA at zero degrees Fahrenheit.

Alternator:

Rating (amps):

Battery:

Power (CCA):

Axle Rating and Suspension: Front and/or rear wheel drive shall be acceptable.

Drive axle (front/rear/both):

Front: Drive/steer type axle and suspension, sized to be compatible with the vehicle and the vehicle’s GVWR

Rear: Drive/tag axle and suspension sized to be compatible with the vehicle and the vehicle’s GVWR

Comply Yes/No:

Brakes: Power, disk, antilock brake system

Steering: Power steering

Wheels: Sized to be compatible with the vehicle and the vehicle’s GVWR. Conventional size spare wheel and tire shall be provided.

Wheel Size:

Tires: Tire size must be compatible with the vehicle and the vehicle’s GVWR. Tires shall be steel-belted radial all season type tires (must be approved and identified for use as mud and snow tires). Conventional (full-size) spare tire must be provided. For option 1 (Side Entry with mounted spare) Spare wheel and tire shall be mounted on vehicle at an accessible location without impeding seating, wheelchair ramp, passenger ingress, passenger egress.

Tire size: Type (mud/snow/all-season/terrain):

Full-size conventional spare tire mounting location (attach diagram/drawing/picture of mounting):

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Fuel System: Gasoline, 19-gallon capacity fuel tank.

Fuel tank capacity (gallons):

Body Structure: The entire body-frame under-structure of each van is to be fully undercoated with high-quality material. Roof gutters shall be installed over all windows and doors, per OEM design. In the event the tires extend beyond the side of each van, splash aprons and fenders shall be provided. Front and rear bumpers shall be provided. At locations where the lowered floor is installed, it shall be properly braced and reinforced to allow the structural integrity of the van to remain intact.

Modifications: All welds shall be made in a workmanlike manner, properly fused of ample penetration, and shall, on all exposed surfaces where practicable, be smoothly finished. Intermittent or spot welds shall be so spaced and proportioned as to provide ample strength for the purpose. All welded joints shall be cleaned and primed. All welds shall be relatively free of slag inclusions, undercut, roll, blowholes, unfilled craters, improper fit-up and porosity.

Fillet weld sizes shall be at least equal to the thickness of the least of the joined plates. All windows shall be free of any defects due to welding slag or assembly damage. Lowered floor frame members shall be designed and engineered for strength and the safety of the wheelchair occupants. If a lowered floor is provided on each van, it shall be designed to the highest possible quality of construction. Each modification shall be reinforced such that the structural integrity of the van is not degraded. Ground clearance shall be no less than 5 inches.

Ground clearance (inches):

Floor: The floor shall be made of metal, properly insulated, securely connected to steel chassis or body. All edges shall be properly sealed to prevent entrance of moisture that could cause bulging or material failure. Floor covering shall be OEM spec carpet smooth and at least 1/8-inch-thick in all non-wheelchair areas. A non-skid 1/8-inch-thick commercial grade flooring shall be used in the wheelchair area. All step edges, thresholds, and the boarding edge of ramps or lift platforms shall have a band of color(s) running the full width of the step or edge which contrasts from the step tread and riser, or lift or ramp surface, either light-on-dark or dark-on-light. All joints shall be the butt type.

Floor covering shall be cemented and rolled to the floor to prevent bubbles or blisters which could create a safety hazard.

Seating: Front driver and passenger seats shall be OEM fabric. Rear passenger seats shall be covered with transit grade vinyl, fully padded construction and color coordinated interior and exterior colors. Seat covering and padding material shall meet the burn resistance requirements of FMVSS 302. There shall be either two (2) single or one (1) double fold out or flip seats available for use by ambulatory passengers when wheelchair spaces are not being used. The seat(s) shall be equal in quality and structure to the fixed seating and include proper seatbelts. Each passenger, including the driver and any wheelchair passengers, shall be provided with an individual seatbelt with shoulder harness. Seatbelts shall comply with FMVSS 209. Seatbelts shall be of sufficient length to accommodate adult passengers. Seat anchorage shall comply with FMVSS 207. All seats shall be mounted to facilitate the placement and usage of wheelchair locations.

Seats: Number of double fold-out/flip seats: ~and/or~

Number of single fold-out/flip seats:

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Passenger Entrance: Each vehicle shall be equipped with an operable side entrance door or rear entrance door, either manual or otherwise. The door shall be an OEM factory door or “hatch” equipped with a window. For vehicles of 22 feet in length or less, the overhead clearance between the top of the door opening and the highest point of a ramp shall be a minimum of 56 inches. The wheelchair entry point and adjoining lowered floor shall be a minimum of 31 inches wide. When door is fully opened, the door shall be firmly held in the open position by the OEM factory door props to prevent unexpected door closure. Door shall be equipped with a heavy-duty lock and shall not rattle in the closed position and shall include durable, firmly installed weather seals to prevent intrusion of air, water, and other contaminants.

Wheelchair Restraint: Four (4) retractable wheelchair tie-down devices and one (1) three-point seatbelt shall be included for each wheelchair position and shall meet all Federal Transit Administration rules and regulations for ADA accessible public transit vans as well as any other applicable state or federal rules, regulations, and statutes to include all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The tie-downs shall be Q-Straint Q-8100-A1-L or approved equal.

Fire, First Aid and Emergency Equipment: A first aid kit, a five-pound dry chemical type A-B-C fire extinguisher, a disabled vehicle warning device, and an OSHA approved body fluids clean-up kit shall be provided. These items shall be securely stowed in the vehicle interior. At least one (1) hand sanitizer dispenser shall be included in the passenger area. It shall be mounted (not on a door) and shall not impede passenger egress/ingress or movement in the vehicle.

Exterior/Interior Paint: All exposed metal surfaces, except galvanized and stainless steel, must be powder coated.

The vendor shall contact the purchaser for selection of an exterior color from the standard factory color chart at the time of order. All interior surfaces which require painting shall be painted the same color, which includes the exposed interior metal surfaces, if any, of the side and rear doors. The interior color shall be color keyed to each vehicle’s exterior color and shall harmonize with the color of the roof liner and any side paneling or other covering.

Wheelchair Ramp: Side entry type and rear entry type must be 1,000-pound capacity, meeting all Federal Transit Administration rules and regulations for ADA accessible public transit vans as well as any other applicable state or federal rules, regulations, and statutes to include all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

Wheelchair ramp provided: Make: Model:

Ramp entry type (rear/side):

Ramp weight rating (pounds):

Air Conditioning: Heaviest duty, original equipment manufacturer (OEM), front, dash mounted, air conditioning system with a comparable rear air conditioning system.

Defroster: A front and rear defroster shall be provided. However, if rear cargo doors are provided, rear defroster(s) are not required.

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Wheelchair Accessibility Symbol: A wheelchair accessibility symbol (the international wheelchair accessibility symbol depicted on sign D9-6 in the “Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices” published by the Federal Highway Administration) shall be affixed to the outside of vehicle body on either one of the doors of the ramp entryway or immediately next to one of the doors. The symbol shall be between 3” and 4” in overall height.

Back-up Alarm: Smart, self-adjusting alarm system which is activated upon engagement of the reverse gear of the vehicle, is audible above normal outdoor sounds, and meets FMVSS requirements. The back-up warning alarm shall be mounted on the rearmost part of the vehicle, be protected from water and road spray, and meet a minimum 82 dB up to 107 dB depending on surrounding ambient noise levels.

Stepwell/Doorway Illumination: Any stepwell or doorway immediately adjacent to the driver shall have, when the door is open, at least 2-foot candles of illumination measured on the step tread or lift platform.

Other stepwells and doorways, including doorways in which lifts, or ramps are installed, shall have, always on, 2-foot candles of illumination measured on the step tread, lift, or ramp, when deployed at the vehicle floor level.

The van doorways, including doorways in which lifts, or ramps are installed, shall have outside light(s) which, when the door is open, provide at least 1-foot candle of illumination on the street for a distance of 3 feet perpendicular to all points on the bottom step tread outer edge.

Such light(s) shall be located below window level and shielded to protect the eyes of entering and exiting passengers.

Keys: Three (3) complete sets of keys shall be provided with the vehicle.

ENTRY OPTIONS

Option 1- Side entry model with mounted conventional size spare.

Option 2- Rear entry model with non-mounted conventional size spare.

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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

The optional equipment listed in this section may be selected in addition to the standard vehicle specification requirements outlined above in an ALL, NONE or SOME manner in any combination. The complete vehicle together with all standard and optional equipment chosen must meet or exceed all applicable State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations including those issued by FMVSS, FTA, FHWA and other applicable safety regulations.

Driver Barrier: A transparent floor-to-ceiling, sidewall-to-sidewall barrier shall be installed behind the front seating area to separate the driver’s area from the rear passenger compartment. The barrier shall be made from clear polycarbonate and shall not impact driver visibility. Design intent is to minimize the spread of disease-carrying airborne particles (breaths, coughs, and sneezes). Guard must be easily adjustable to accommodate forward and backward movement of the driver’s seat, as well as tilt of seat back.

Driver Barrier provided: Make: Model:

Measurements:

Description:

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Service: Van is to be delivered to a licensed Mississippi dealer (see note toward end of the Additional Requirements section) fully assembled and ready to operate. Factory or factory trained dealer representative is to check equipment on delivery and demonstrate to project personnel the operational, service, and preventive maintenance requirements.

Final Van assembly records and quality control assurances shall be supplied upon delivery.

Acknowledge Yes/No:

Authorized Local Dealer: Authorized dealer within the State of Mississippi (include dealer name, contact person, address, and telephone number):

Dealer Name:

Telephone:

Street Address:

City, State, ZIP:

Workmanship: Workmanship throughout the van shall conform to the highest standard of commercially accepted practice for the class of work and shall result in a neat and finished appearance. The design of the body and equipment which the manufacturer proposes to furnish must provide a vehicle of substantial and durable construction in all respects.

Welding procedures, welding materials, and qualifications of operators shall be in accordance with standards of the American Society for Testing and Materials and the American Welding Society. All welds visible to the public shall be ground smooth after welding to present a smooth, workman-like appearance. Where metal is welded to metal, the contact surface shall be neatly finished.

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All exposed surfaces and edges shall be smooth, free from burrs and other projections, and shall be neatly finished.

All exposed bolts shall be covered or protected in some manner.

All parts shall be new. Used, reconditioned, or obsolete parts will not be accepted.

Manufacturer shall submit with the bid a detailed description and specifications of the frame structure, roof structure, and side sheathing, with reference to materials used. All vans procured through this contract shall be exact duplicates in design, manufacture, and construction.

Replacement Parts: A supply of replacement parts for the vans purchased must be guaranteed by the bidder for a minimum of 5 years from the date of purchase. Bidder shall keep parts books and manuals up to date for a minimum of 5 years from date of purchase by issuing revised pages or otherwise notifying the State of new or superseding parts and maintenance practices.

Motor Vehicle Standards: The manufacturer shall certify that the van complies with all U.S. Department of Transportation safety standards for vans and Interstate Commerce requirements for motor buses operated in interstate commerce that are applicable as of the date of manufacture.

The Van shall comply with all requirements of the laws of the State of Mississippi as to lighting equipment and all warning and safety devices.

The manufacturer shall certify that the van conforms to the air pollution control standards set by the Federal Transit Administration for motor vehicles to be used on FTA projects.

Tests and Testing: The complete van and all working and moving parts and operating devices shall be thoroughly tested and put in operating condition by the manufacturer.

The roof, windows, windshield, and compartment doors of van shall be water tested in an approved manner, and any leaks found shall be repaired in a workman like manner.

The manufacturer/vendor shall not attach any dealer identification, advertising, or similar material to the vehicle.

Prior to acceptance of van by MDOT, the manufacturer shall service and adjust van for operation to include, as a minimum the following: focusing of lights, tuning of engine, adjustment of accessories, checking of electrical, braking, and suspension systems, charging of battery(s), inflation of tires, balancing of all wheels including spare, complete lubrication of engine, chassis, and operating mechanisms with recommended grades of lubricants for the ambient temperature at point of delivery, servicing of cooling system with permanent type antifreeze and summer coolant for -20°F, servicing of windshield washer with fluid and approved additives, and filling of fuel tank upon delivery.

Warranty: Chassis warranty shall be a minimum of 36 months or 36,000 miles on the mechanical components of the van, and a minimum of 12 months warranty on the alternator. Body warranty shall be a minimum of 12 months or 12,000 miles. Tires shall be covered with the warranty that is standard to the industry, at a minimum. The lift system (if applicable) shall be covered by a warranty providing that, at a minimum, all replacement parts, and repairs to the lift system (including lift platform mechanisms, power unit and controls) needed due to defects in material or workmanship shall be furnished and installed promptly without charge by authorized service representatives within the first year or first 12,000 miles after final delivery of the van. Clearly stated terms and conditions of all manufacturer warranties shall be included with the bid documents. All materials, specialty equipment, or accessories that prove defective in normal operation within the warranty period shall be replaced or repaired by the manufacturer free of all cost to the van operator, including all material, labor, and transportation costs. Warranty

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replacement and/or repairs shall be furnished promptly by the successful bidder within a time not to exceed thirty days. The bidder shall provide written assurance with the bid documents regarding warranty repairs. The delivering dealer will have sole warranty responsibility (all components) for the first ninety days after acceptance of van. The manufacturer shall provide, with the bid documents, a list of warranty service locations within the State of Mississippi for all components of the vehicle (A/C, body, chassis, electrical, wheelchair ramp, wheelchair tie downs, etc.) which may need warranty repair beyond the first 90 days.

Inspection: MDOT reserves the right to inspect all material and workmanship at any time during the process of van assembly. Final inspection and acceptance of the van(s) covered by these specifications shall be made by MDOT.

Delivery: Based on reasonable production time and with due consideration to unforeseen circumstances, the State shall expect that delivery on initial unit(s) covered by these specifications will be made within one hundred twenty

(120) days of placement of purchase order and the remainder of the units one hundred eighty (180) days, unless otherwise specified in the bid documents.

FOB Point: For bid purposes, all van(s) shall be delivered FOB Mississippi dealer. “Caravan” or “driveway” deliveries straight from the manufacturer will not be accepted. A pre-delivery in-service inspection shall be performed by the vendor before delivery to MDOT. Each van shall be delivered completely assembled and ready to operate.

Documents: Each van shall be delivered with completed Certificate of Origin, tag application, warranty, and any other necessary credentials. Final van assembly records and quality control assurances shall be supplied upon delivery.

Literature: Technical manuals: The following shall be provided upon delivery for each van delivered. These items shall be provided “as built” for each van delivered. Each of these items shall be kept up to date for a minimum of five years: operator’s manual, service/maintenance manual, parts book, parts interchange manual, wiring schematic diagram, schematics/drawings for all accessories and equipment not listed in operator’s manual.

NOTE: Any company manufacturing, up-fitting, and/or selling a finished motor vehicle in the State of Mississippi must follow the rules and regulations of the Mississippi Motor Vehicle Commission (MMVC) prior to the bid.

A copy of licenses as required by the MMVC should be supplied with the bid. Licenses will be verified prior to award.

Mississippi Dealer’s License Number:

MMVC Manufacturer’s License Number (where applicable):

Application and contact information may be attained through the MMVC website: https://www.mmvc.ms.gov/ http://www.mmvc.ms.gov/ http://www.mmvc.ms.gov/

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Vehicle Title or Certificate of Origin: To be assigned to the receiving project with applicable name and address

Lienholder: The following shall be listed as the 1st Lienholder on the Title Application:

Mississippi Department of Transportation

Public Transit Division 6101 401 North West Street Jackson, MS 39201-1010

To be mailed to:

Mississippi Department of Transportation Public Transit Division, 6101 P.O. Box 1850 Jackson, MS 39215-1850