Bus_Specification_Forms_ITB-46-2022_-90_Passenger_Transit_Style_School_Bus.pdf

2 BID SPECIFICATIONS

2.1. Scope of Project

The purpose of this Invitation to Bid (ITB) is to procure one 90 Passenger Transit Style School Bus for the City of Murfreesboro City Schools based on specifications below. Delivery is required within 90 calendar days from issuance of the purchase order. The Vendor must complete the bus specification sheet and Bid Form and supply and deliver the following equipment and accessories, using the specifications listed in Section 2.2.

2.2. Specifications

Bidder to complete this form and the following specification sheet, along with the Bid Form on page 13.

Bus Specifications YES NO Explain Exceptions

Year Model New 2022 or later model transit style school bus Seating Capacity 90 passengers plus driver

Delivery Guaranteed delivery to Murfreesboro City Schools within 180 days of order

Manuals Owner's Manual included

Service Training

Provide a minimum of 12 hours service training at no charge for body and chassis components

Warranty 12 to 24 months w/24,000 or more miles bumper to bumper

Engine Warranty 5 years/ 100,000 miles Transmission Warranty 7 years unlimited miles Towing coverage Engine problems minimum two years Mobile Repair Service

Must include 24-hour response and on-site service for warranty repairs

Recommended Parts Stock List

Include a list of parts with pricing of suggested stock parts

State of Tennessee and Federal School Bus Standards

Bus shall meet all current state of Tennessee and federal minimum standards for school bus.

Payment will not be made until bus pass the state's inspection process

BUS SPECIFICATION SHEET 100%

meets specs, Specifications Check

Body-Chassis YES NO

CHASSIS

Axle Ratio Gears to go 75mph and governed at 70mph Air compressor Minimum of 18.7CFM Air Dryer Bendix AD-IP with heater Air tanks 3 or 4 tanks to exceed 5,850 cubic inch capacity Air tanks Remote skirt mtd access door to drain all air tanks Alternator Minimum 240 amp A.C. Delco Axle, Front 14,600 lbs. w/synthetic lubed hubs Axle, rear 23,000 lbs. w/synthetic lubed hubs Batteries Three group 31 w/3000 CCA minimum Batteries Battery tray to include heavy duty roller ball bearings Battery Battery cut-off switch located in battery compartment Block Heater Minimum 750 watt w/receptable mtd to frt fender area Body Length Body not to exceed 40' long Brakes Air operated front and rear Brakes ABS Brakes, front Air Disc largest available Brakes, rear Air Disc largest available Bumper 3/16" steel, Front

Reinforced w/air or electric operated crossing arm w/retainer

Bumper 1/4" steel, rear

Reinforced

Driveline Guards around each shaft Engine Rating Minimum 220 HP and 600 ft. lbs tg Engine Type Incline 6-cylinder diesel Engine Warranty 5 years - 100K miles Engine Exhaust brake

Include turbo engine exhaust break, i.e. Jake Brake

Exhaust Left side under bumper Frame 50,000 lbs. psi Fuel Filter Spin on type at the engine Fuel/ Water separator

Heater Racor w/see through bowl

Fuel Tank 100 gal between frame rails, include protective skid plate Fuel Tank Include fuel door and sender access plate at interior floor Fuel Tank Fuel door to include positive thumb latch High/low idle switch

Dash mounted

Instruments Speedometer, voltmeter, oil pressure, dual air gauges

Instruments Hour meter, Transmission temperature gauge Instruments Cruise control Instruments Heavy-duty turn signal steering column mtd Instruments Air filter restriction indicator, tachometer, fuel gauge Radiator Shall be stationary and shall not include swing out feature to avoid potential leaks Shocks Front and rear Suspension, front Springs front suspension w/14,600 lbs. minimum GVWR Suspension, rear Air ride rear suspension w/23,000 lbs. minimum GVWR Stability control To include electronic stability control Starting aid Grid heater Steering wheel Tilt & telescope Tires Front and rear tires to be balanced and aligned Tires 6- tubeless radial 11R22.5 16 ply Tires Front and rear to be highway tread Tires Michelin or Hankook Tow Hooks Front & rear mounted Transmission Allison PTS 2500 Series automatic w/6 speeds & reverse Transmission With internal or external cooler, and water filter Transmission To include Allison "Fuel Sense" for maximum MPG efficiency Wheel Base 232" Wheels Disc hub piloted, 22.5 x 8.25 painted black Wiring Color and number coded Wiring Include manual re-setting circuit breakers for body items

BODY

Access Panel Access panel below driver's window with lock Access Panels 3 - Located below windshield & must include locking device Air horn Roof mounted Air Horn Assist Rail include left and right-side assist/handrails at stepwell Backing horn 112 DBS- installed under rear bumper area body Clips All body mounts to be double bolted for maximum strength Cell phone power outlet

Driver's dash area mounted

Defroster fans Three 6" dash mounted fans Door, emergency Upper & Lower glass, 3-point latch, & retainer Door, entrance Outward opening, air operation w/ 3 position switch Door, entrance Include vandal lock located in electrical comp below driver's window Document Holder 6" x 9" document holder mounted at front header Driver's Storage Driver's storage pouch at rear of driver's seat Driver's Storage Glove box mounted right side front dash area lock & key Fenders Front & rear rubber fenders over each wheel well

Header Storage Safety compartment in front header – 10” x 42" minimum Emergency exits 4 - push out windows with buzzers Emergency exits 2 - roof hatches w/buzzers Flooring Black koroseal Flooring Metal aisle trim Flooring Black koroseal over wheel housings Flooring 5/8" exterior grade plywood subfloor glued down Headroom Minimum 78 inches Heaters Min. 91K BTU front w/removable filter Heaters Min. 15K BTU driver's foot heater or 50K BTU stepwell heater Heaters Min. 84K BTU rear w/removable filter behind rear axle Heaters Include heavy-duty heater metal booster pump for rear heater Heaters List total heater BTU's offered Heaters Dual heater cut off and dash mounted water regulator valve Identification Black letters: "Murfreesboro City Schools", Bus Numbers Identification 6" numbers, sides, front, rear Identification 3 yellow vinyl year model numbers "2022" on rear bumper Identification 3’ Bus #’s and “Murfreesboro City Schools” on roof-black Insulation 2" fiberglass insulation in roof, & front, rear, and side walls Insulation 1/2" sound absorbing foam installed under driver toeboard Insulation Noise reduction pkg. include perforated ceiling driver's area Lights Side mounted directional Lights 4" red strobing LED wired to brakes & warnings mid rear door Lights Dome lights to be LED include driver's and stepwell Lights Exterior LED lights mounted at entrance door Lights Headlights w/daytime running and alternating w/warnings Lights Warning lights to be halogen bulbs with individual hoods Lights Clearance & cluster lights to be LED Lights Front and rear amber directionals 7" w/arrows Lights Rear roof mounted strobe light w/guard Lights 16 light minor mounted front bulkhead area Mirrors Interior - 8" x 30" clear with integrated back up camera monitor that automatically comes on when the bus transmission is shifted into reverse

Mirrors Exterior - all to be heated & remote controlled Mud flaps Front and rear mud flaps full length Noise switch Maintained switch - dash mounted Paint roof Roof to be painted white Paint roof Area above side windows shall be yellow and white only Parts Report Copy of complete bus parts printout

Radio AM/FM/PA/CD w/ 8 speakers Reflective Tape "SCHOOL BUS" front and rear caps to be reflective Reflective Tape Reflective tape at all exits, rear, sides full length Reflectors To be mechanically attached Roof bows One Piece Roof rails Roof crash rails mounted inside roof panels Rub Rails Provide Four Rubrails all painted black Rub Rails Include bumper and window wrap around rub rails Safety Fire extinguishers, body fluid kit, flares, First Aid kit Safety Windshield hammer and seat belt cutter Safety All Out warning device to include dome lights activation Safety Compartment

Flares to be mounted in bulkhead compartment

Seat Barriers Include 5 pocket barrier cover on right side Seat frames Frames to be black powder coated and belt ready Seat Space 26" minimum spacing Seat Space Include floorplan demonstrating 26" spacing Seats/Driver High back, air operated with shocks Seats/Driver Include tilt back, fabric insert, adjustable back, and heated seat cushion

Seats/Driver Right and left side arm rest Seats/Driver Florescent Orange lap and shoulder belt Seats/Passenger 39" DOT fire block upholstery - brown or gray Side Panels Interior - Aluminized steel side walls Solenoid Disconnect all body circuits Stepwell 3 steps, include stepwell guard under entrance door Stepwell To include white floor step nosing Stoparm Reflectorized upper & lower strobing & LED lights Vents 2 - driver's fresh air & static roof vent Windows, Passenger

Black aluminum frames, 12" opening w/dark tint include rear

Windows, Driver Double sliding, aluminum sash, tempered Windshield Two-piece curved for maximum driver sight, tinted & shaded Windshield 2 grip handles above windshield Wipers Dual switches with high, low & intermittent speeds Wiring Color & number coded Wiring/Accessory 12-volt outlet for cell phone in instrument panel Circuit Breakers Manually resetting breakers for body and chassis Zonar Zonar V3 GPS hardware mounted in driver's storage area

Accessories Luggage Undercarriage Storage (price separately on bid form)