B-27266 Exhibit A-1 Multi Function Activity Shuttle Bus Specifications 091222.docx

State of Illinois Department of Central Management Services Exhibit A-1

Specifications for a Multifunction Activity Shuttle Bus

The following specifications describe the minimum requirements:

1. For a hybrid-engine coupled with a gasoline or diesel engine multifunction activity shuttle bus that may hold up to 14 passengers. The vehicle shall be new, of current design and manufacture and a production model. Any additions, deletions or variations from these specifications must be noted for review/approval by the State or the vehicle may be rejected. Any standard items appearing in the manufacturer’s regular published specifications shall be included unless otherwise optioned.

2. For an electric engine multifunction activity shuttle bus that may hold up to 14 passengers. The vehicle shall be new, of current design and manufacture and a production model. Any additions, deletions or variations from these specifications must be noted for review/approval by the State or the vehicle may be rejected. Any standard items appearing in the manufacturer’s regular published specifications shall be included unless otherwise optioned.

3. For a gasoline or diesel engine multifunction activity shuttle bus that may hold up to 14 passengers. The vehicle shall be new, of current design and manufacture and a production model. Any additions, deletions or variations from these specifications must be noted for review/approval by the State or the vehicle may be rejected. Any standard items appearing in the manufacturer’s regular published specifications shall be included unless otherwise optioned.

Parts and service for the activity shuttle bus should be readily available in the State of Illinois.

Unless otherwise specified, the proposed equipment shall be complete in all parts and options ready for immediate use upon delivery.

Make:

Model:

Fuel Type:

Manufacturer(s):

The State reserves the right to waive minor informalities, deficiencies, or technical variance which by their nature are restrictive to a given manufacturer, if in its judgement, it would be in the best interest of the State. Buses must conform to the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and the Illinois requirements.

Specifications:

1. All standard equipment, no deletions

2. Wheelbase of 138+ inches, minimum

3. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 10,000 pounds, minimum

4. Electric motor and/or gasoline engine

5. Automatic transmission with overdrive

6. Driveshaft guards

7. Front and rear shock absorbers

8. Front stabilizer bar

9. 4-Wheel anti-lock braking system

10. Dual rear wheels

11. Tires: all season radials or approved equivalent for GVWR

12. Power steering

13. Tinted windshield and driver’s door glass

14. Intermittent windshield wipers with electric washers

15. Intermittent overlapping windshield wipers

16. In-Dash heater and defroster

17. Temperature, oil pressure and coolant gauges

18. Voltmeter

19. Driver’s high back seat with lap and shoulder harness

20. Driver’s door with roll-up window and key lock

21. Driver’s sun visor

22. Driver’s storage console with 12v power point

23. Driver’s side airbag

24. Driver’s cup holder

25. OEM in-dash air conditioning

26. Tinted windshield and driver’s door glass

27. Aluminum or galvanized steel body construction

28. Fiberglass or equal fire-resistant insulation in roof and side/rear panels

29. Bus body to be completely undercoated

30. Aluminized interior side panels below windows

31. One-piece rub rails with weep holes to prevent condensation

32. Double out, panic free manual control entrance door

33. Wrap-around anti-ride rear bumper

34. Rear fender extensions

35. Front and rear mud flaps

36. Snow rail at lower skirt

37. Roof mounted strobe light

38. Armored side turn signal lights—yellow side turn lamps

39. Rear turn signals—yellow turn lamps

40. Stop signals—red stop lamps

41. Minimum 7-inch x 10 inch flat with 7-inch x 4-inch convex rearview mirrors

42. Fender mounted cross-view mirrors

43. Rear emergency door with upper and lower glass

44. Minimum two-step stepwell with light

45. Stainless steel grab handle at entrance steps

46. Exterior grade plywood subfloor

47. Minimum 1/8-inch rubber floor covering

48. Minimum 3/16-inch ribbed rubber in aisle and on entrance steps

49. Seat belts in all passenger seats

50. Aisle molding in floor

51. Static roof vent

52. Standard manufacturer interior paint

53. Reflective striping around all emergency exits

54. Split sash side windows

55. Tinted side and rear windows

56. Tinted rear ¼ glass

57. Curbside safety window

58. Circuit control board for all body circuits mounted in accessible location

59. Body circuit relay disconnect

60. Accessory switch panel located right of the driver for easy access

61. Overhead driver’s lockable storage compartment with swinging doors

62. Minimum four (4) dome lights for passengers

63. Driver’s dome light on separate switch

64. ½ inch emergency door warning light and buzzer for driver

65. Back up alarm

66. Noise suppression switch

67. Minimum 6-inch x 16-inch interior mirror

68. Certificate holder

69. AM/FM stereo with front and rear speakers

70. LED lighting package for interior and exterior

71. Rear vandal lock with starter interrupt switch

72. Body protecting circuit breakers

73. Tilt or telescoping steering wheel column

74. Controlled heating and ventilation system – minimum 42,000 BTU heating, minimum 65,000 BTU air conditioning

75. First Aid Kit

76. Fire Extinguisher—dry chemical type

77. Warning Devices

78. Reflectors—front, left side, right side, rear

79. Decals and/or lettering may include, but not be limited to: window stop, alternative fuel, report erratic driving, vehicle length, emergency exit, capacity, and all other required decals

80. New Illinois Inspection sticker

81. All required lettering and bus numbers. Bus To Be Delivered With New Illinois Inspection Sticker And All Required School Bus Lettering And Bus Numbers.

Options may include, but not be limited to:

Emergency roof exits, side exits and rear exits Emergency windows Locked compartment for Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, warning devices Tow hooks Cruise control Driver clipboard holder mounted stand Removable seat cushions Audio/pa system, back up sensors, child check system Driver side auxiliary step Integrated toddler seats Wheelchair lift and tie down Light monitoring system Remote/heated mirrors Skirt level rub rail Window level rub rail Wheelchair restraint system Storage rack in rear Vinyl activity seat in lieu of bench seats Cloth activity seats in lieu of bench seats Electric entrance door 3-point seats Child restraint seats Rear HVAC GPS installed on each bus Three (3) camera system installed on each bus with docking station and software, hook-up signals and speed readings Eight lamp warning system Exterior color: any color except school bus yellow

Illinois Administrative Code for Type I School Buses https://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/092/09200440sections.html Illinois Administrative Code for Type II School Buses (title 92, Chapter I, Subchapter e, Part 442) https://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/092/09200442sections.html Illinois Administrative Code for Multifunction School Activity Buses (Title 92, Chapter I, Subchapter d, Part 435) https://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/092/09200435sections.html Illinois Administrative Code for Special Education Transport https://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/092/09200444sections.html Illinois Administrative Code for Alternate Fuel System for School Buses https://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/092/09200449sections.html Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-V/part-571