B-27266 Exhibit A Multi Function Activity School Bus Specifications 091222.docx
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This document contains the specifications for a Multifunction Activity School Bus issued by the State of Illinois Department of Central Management Services. The specifications describe the minimum requirements for hybrid-engine, electric, and gasoline/diesel engine buses that can hold up to 14 passengers. The vehicles must be new, of current design and manufacture, and a production model. Parts and service for the buses should be readily available in Illinois.
The specifications outline standard equipment requirements for the buses including wheelbase, GVWR, engine type, transmission, brakes, seating, lighting, and other features. The buses must conform to federal and state safety standards. The state reserves the right to waive minor informalities or technical variances. The document provides an overview of the relevant Illinois Administrative Code sections pertaining to different types of school buses and alternate fuel systems. Optional equipment is also listed.
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State of Illinois Department of Central Management Services Exhibit A
Specifications for a Multifunction Activity School Bus
The following specifications describe the minimum requirements:
1. For a hybrid-engine coupled with a gasoline or diesel engine multifunction activity school 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 school 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 school 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 school 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.
"Multifunction School Activity Bus" or "MFSAB" means a school bus manufactured for the purpose of transporting 11 or more persons, including the driver, whose purposes do not include transporting students to and from home or school bus stops. A MFSAB is prohibited from meeting the special requirements for school buses in Sections 12-801, 12-803, and 12-805 and subsection (a) of Section 12-802 of the Code. (Section 1-148.3a5 of the Code, as amended by PA 97-378, effective August 15, 2011) 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. Minimum two-step stepwell with light
44. Stainless steel grab handle at entrance steps
45. Exterior grade plywood subfloor
46. Minimum 1/8-inch rubber floor covering
47. Minimum 3/16-inch ribbed rubber in aisle and on entrance steps
48. Seat belts in all passenger seats
49. Aisle molding in floor
50. Static roof vent
51. Standard manufacturer interior paint
52. Reflective striping around all emergency exits
53. Split sash side windows
54. Tinted side and rear windows
55. Tinted rear ¼ glass
56. Curbside safety window
57. Circuit control board for all body circuits mounted in accessible location
58. Body circuit relay disconnect
59. Accessory switch panel located right of the driver for easy access
60. Overhead driver’s lockable storage compartment with swinging doors
61. Minimum four (4) dome lights for passengers
62. Driver’s dome light on separate switch
63. ½ inch emergency door warning light and buzzer for driver
64. Back up alarm
65. Noise suppression switch
66. Minimum 6-inch x 16-inch interior mirror
67. Certificate holder
68. AM/FM stereo with front and rear speakers
69. LED lighting package for interior and exterior
70. Rear vandal lock with starter interrupt switch
71. Body protecting circuit breakers
72. Exterior color: any color except school bus yellow
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 Rear emergency door with upper and lower glass 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
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