B-27266 Exhibit D Specification for 72P School Bus 091222.docx
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This document is the Exhibit D Specification for a 72-Passenger School Bus issued by the State of Illinois Department of Central Management Services. It outlines the minimum requirements for a new 72-passenger school bus, including specifications for hybrid-engine, electric, and diesel engine vehicles. The specifications cover various components such as the wheelbase, gross vehicle weight rating, axle ratings, battery, engine, transmission, brakes, lighting, mirrors, seating, climate control, and safety features. The state reserves the right to waive minor informalities and technical variances that may be restrictive to a given manufacturer. The school buses must conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and Illinois requirements. This specification is related to the JPMC Passenger Buses state and local contract opportunity in Illinois.
The document also provides links to the relevant Illinois Administrative Code sections for different types of school buses, as well as the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Pricing terms, set-asides, incumbents, funding sources, and other salient commercial information are not included in this technical specification document.
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State of Illinois Department of Central Management Services Exhibit D
Specifications for a 72 Passenger School Bus
The following specifications describe the minimum requirements for a 72-passenger school bus.
1. For a hybrid-engine coupled with a diesel engine, 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, 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.
a. Provide Level 3 fast charging options.
3. For a diesel engine, 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 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. School buses must conform to the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and the Illinois requirements.
Specifications:
1. All standard equipment, no deletions
2. Wheelbase: 273 inches minimum
3. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 30,000 pounds minimum
4. Front axle: 4,600 pounds minimum
5. Rear axle: 9,500 pounds minimum
6. Front springs: 4,600 pounds minimum
7. Rear springs: 9,500 pound minimum
8. Battery: dual 600 CCA (minimum 1,200 CCA)
9. Engine 6.0-liter diesel minimum, Hybrid, or Electric Engine
10. Engine oil cooler (not required on Electric engine)
11. Heavy duty radiator (not required on Electric engine)
12. Automatic transmission with overdrive
13. Driveshaft guards
14. Front and rear shock absorbers
15. Front and rear stabilizer bar
16. 4-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock system
17. 220 AMP alternator minimum (not required on Electric engine)
18. Dual rear wheels
19. Tires: LT225/75R16 all season radials
20. 60-gallon fuel tank (minimum) (Not required for Electric Engine)
21. Power steering
22. Intermittent windshield wipers with electric washers
23. In-dash heater and defroster
24. Temperature, oil pressure and coolant gauges
25. Voltmeter
26. Driver’s high back seat with lap and shoulder harness
27. Driver’s sun visor
28. Driver’s storage console with 12V power point
29. Driver’s side air bag
30. Driver’s cup holder
31. Driver’s seat air suspension with arms
32. OEM in-dash air conditioning
33. Tinted windshield
34. Aluminum or galvanized steel body construction
35. 1 ½ inch fiberglass or equal insulation in roof, side, and rear quarter panels
36. Bus body to be completely undercoated
37. 73-inch minimum interior headroom
38. Aluminized interior side panels below the windows
39. One-piece rub rails with weep holes to prevent condensation
40. Double out, panic free, manual control entrance door
41. Wrap-around anti-ride rear bumper
42. Rear fender extensions
43. Front and rear mudflaps
44. Snow rail at lower skirt
45. Roof mounted strobe light
46. Front crossing gate control with one-time interrupt switch; shall meet FMVSS and Illinois minimum requirements for school buses
47. Electric stop arm with flashing lights
48. Armored side turn signal lights
49. Rear turn signals—yellow turn lamps
50. Stop signals—red stop lamps
51. Minimum 7-inch x 10-inch flat with 7-inch x 4-inch convex rearview mirrors
52. Fender mounted cross-view mirrors
53. Two-step stepwell with light
54. Stainless steel grab handle at entrance steps
55. Minimum 4-inch header bumper pads over entrance and emergency doors
56. Minimum ½ inch minimum exterior grade plywood subfloor
57. Minimum 1/8-inch minimum rubber floor covering
58. Minimum 3/16-inch minimum rubber in aisle and on entrance steps
59. High back passenger seats and barriers
60. Seat belts in all passenger seats
61. Aisle molding in floor
62. Static roof vent
63. Standard manufacturer’s interior paint
64. Reflective striping around all emergency exits
65. Split sash side windows with 12-inch clear opening, minimally
66. Window stop decals
67. Tinted side and rear windows
68. Tinted rear ¼ glass
69. Curb side safety window
70. Circuit control board for all body circuits mounted in an accessible location
71. Body circuit relay disconnect
72. Accessory switch panel located to the right of the driver for easy access
73. Overhead driver’s storage compartment with swinging door
74. Minimum four (4) dome lights for passengers
75. Driver’s dome light on separate switch
76. ½ inch emergency door warning light and buzzer for driver
77. Back up alarm
78. Eight lamp warning system
79. Noise suppression switch
80. Rear air conditioning, minimum 55,000 BTU tie-in system with side mounted condenser, may be dealer installed
81. Rear heater of 50,000 BTU minimum
82. Heater shut-off valves
83. Heater bleed valves
84. Minimum 6-inch x 16-inch interior mirror
85. Certificate holder
86. AM/FM stereo with front and rear speakers
87. LED lighting package for interior and exterior
88. Rear vandal lock with starter interrupt switch
89. Body protecting circuit breakers
90. Exterior color: school bus yellow with white roof; bumpers, warning lamp background and rub rails to be painted black
91. First Aid Kit
92. Fire Extinguisher—dry chemical type
93. Warning devices
94. Reflectors—front, left side, right side, rear
95. Fuel sender inspection plate
96. 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
97. New Illinois Inspection sticker
98. 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:
Stop signal arm panels may be added at ordering entity’s request on the left side of the bus and operate in conjunction with the required panel, if available Tow hooks Cruise control Driver clipboard holder mounted stand Removable seat cushions In-dash OEM heater system Two (2) electric fans for front windows Heated mirrors Heated fuel and water separator, if available Roll out battery tray Air suspension Buses to be safety belt ready with belts supplied but not installed Light test check system Vandal locks all around bus on all doors Heavy duty crossing arm with wind deflectors installed No child left behind system—child check system Emergency roof hatch 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, one piece glass door Tilt or telescoping steering wheel column Engine block heater (not required on Electric engine) 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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