B-36251 Exhibit A Specifications for 12 Passenger Wheelchair Activity Shuttle Bus 053123.docx

State of Illinois Department of Central Management Services State of Illinois Department of Central Management Services

Exhibit A

Specifications for 12 Passenger Wheelchair Activity Shuttle Bus

The following specifications describe the minimum requirements for a multifunction activity wheelchair shuttle bus that may hold up to 12 passengers. Minimum of five (5) wheelchair passenger positions.

1. For the Hybrid 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 the gasoline 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.

3. For the 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. Level 3 fast charging option.

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. Minimum Wheelbase of 138+ inches

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

4. Engine: Electric motor and gasoline Hybrid, Gasoline Only, or Electric Engine

5. Automatic transmission with overdrive (not required on Electric engine)

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. Intermittent windshield wipers with electric washers

14. Intermittent overlapping windshield wipers

15. Tinted windshield and driver’s door glass

16. In-dash heater and defroster

17. Temperature, oil pressure and coolant gauges

18. Voltmeter

19. Driver’s high back reclining seat with lap and shoulder harness, armrest, and lumbar support

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. Aluminum or galvanized steel body construction

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

28. Bus body to be completely undercoated

29. Aluminized interior side panels below windows

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

31. Wrap-around anti-ride rear bumper

32. Rear fender extensions

33. Front and rear mud flaps

34. Snow rail at lower skirt

35. Roof mounted strobe light

36. Armored side turn signal lights

37. Rear turn signals

38. Stop signals

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

40. Rear emergency door with upper and lower glass

41. Minimum two-step stepwell with light

42. Stainless steel grab handle at entrance steps

43. Minimum 5 ply 5/8” exterior grade plywood subfloor

44. Minimum 1/8-inch rubber floor covering

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

46. Seat belts in all passenger seats

47. Retractable seat belts

48. Aisle molding in floor

49. Static roof vent

50. Standard manufacturer interior paint

51. Reflective striping around all emergency exits

52. Split sash side windows

53. Tinted side and rear windows

54. Tinted rear ¼ glass

55. Curbside safety window

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

57. Body circuit relay disconnect

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

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

60. Minimum four (4) dome lights for passengers

61. Driver’s dome light on separate switch

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

63. Back up alarm

64. Noise suppression switch

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

66. Certificate holder

67. AM/FM stereo with front and rear speakers

68. LED lighting package for interior and exterior

69. Rear vandal lock with starter interrupt switch

70. Body protecting circuit breakers

71. Exterior color: any color except school bus yellow

72. Tilt/telescoping steering wheel column

73. Controlled heating and ventilation system—Minimum 42,000 BTU heating, Minimum 55,000 BTU air conditioning

74. First Aid Kit

75. Fire Extinguisher—dry chemical type

76. Warning Devices

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

78. 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

79. New Illinois Inspection sticker

80. All required lettering and bus numbers. Bus To Be Delivered with New Illinois Inspection Sticker and All Required School Bus Lettering and Bus Numbers.

Wheelchair Accessibility Package

· Double wheelchair lift doors

· Braun century lift (large 34” x 54” minimum platform) 1,000# capacity or equivalent

· Lift interlock and fast idle system

· Minimum of (7) sets of QRT MAX, Q-Straint wheelchair securement and passenger restraint belt systems (w/storage pouches) or equivalent

· Interior and exterior lights and lift

· ADA signage

Package Options

· Bus, 12 Passenger Activity Options for all engine types: any parts, accessories, options, packages such as, but not limited to storage rack in rear, vinyl or cloth activity seats, diesel engine, rear HVAC, electric entrance door, tow hooks, PA system, child check system; pricing will be based upon the percent discount from the MSRP.

· Bus, 12 Passenger Activity Wheelchair Accessible Package for all engine types: includes all equipment, parts and seating configuration necessary for right rear mounted wheelchair lift and restraint/tie down system for wheel chair; must meet all ADA and FVMSS standards; rear lift door with upper window, fully automatic wheelchair lift with 51 inch x 34 inch (minimum) platform, one wheelchair position in left rear with fully automatic wheelchair restraint system, lift door dome light, green flashing lift door warning light for driver.

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 Audio/PA system, back up sensors, child check system Driver side auxiliary step Heated mirrors 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 Storage under both sides of bus; water and weather-proof with security/locking feature Vinyl activity seat in lieu of bench seats Cloth activity seats in lieu of bench seats 3-point seats Child restraint seat Rear HVAC Vandal locks all around bus on all doors GPS installed on each bus Three (3) camera system installed on each bus with docking station and software, hook-up signals and speed readings Full view electric entrance door Automatic windows Electric sideview mirrors Double out, panic free manual control entrance door Fender mounted cross-view mirrors Raised floor (no visible wheel wells inside Mid-high passenger seats – vinyl seat covering (5 sets) Double/fold-away seats Anti-vandal grab rails on aisle seats Key entry for passenger door Clearance marker lights Round tail, stop and back-up lights Mid-ship marking lights Rear back-up camera Driver side running board Track seating 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