Bus Specs 48 Passenger 2011.doc

MAINE STATE SCHOOL BUS PURCHASE PROGRAM

SCHOOL BUS SPECIFICATIONS

48 PASSENGER CONVENTIONAL TYPE C

NOTE: All School Buses as supplied must meet or exceed all relevant FMVSS, State of Maine School Bus Standards (DOE rules Chapter 81), State of Maine School Bus Inspection standards and Federal 2007 EPA Emission Standards for NOx and Non-methane hydrocarbons as a minimum unless a higher requirement is stated in the following specification. In accordance with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection rules Chapter 127, New Motor Vehicle Emission Standards, all new school buses purchased in Maine and equipped with a heavy-duty diesel engine (HDDE), must be certified to meet or exceed California emissions standards. For the purpose of this rule, HDDE is defined as a GVW rating of 14001 pounds or greater. Purchase preference will be encouraged for best emissions performance. In accordance with Title 38 MRSA section 1665-A, all school buses manufactured after January 1, 2003 can not be equipped with mercury containing switches or components.

LEAD FREE WHEEL WEIGHTS: TO HELP REDUCE THE NEGATIVE IMPACT ON HUMAN HEALTH AND THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT WE REQUIRE THAT ALL VEHICLES PURCHSASED ON THIS ORDER TO BE DELIVERED WITHOUT LEAD WHEEL WEIGHTS..

I. State Purchasing of Safer Alternatives

The State of Maine shall continue its commitment to environmentally preferable procurement so as to purchase products and contract for services that have a reduced negative impact on human health and the natural environment in comparison to other products and services that serve similar purposes. To that end, the State shall carry on its efforts to seek ways to increase the acquisition of such products and services to the extent feasible, balancing price, performance, availability, and safety.

In carrying out this commitment, the Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS), the Division of Purchases, and the Department of Transportation (DOT) in cooperation with other executive branch agencies, shall avoid products and services that contain, use or release chemicals that are PBTs or carcinogens whenever safer alternatives are available, effective and affordable.

II. Heavy Duty:

· Lead wheel weights will not be accepted

· Prefer liquid balancer KTP tire treatment or approved equal.

NOTE: All School Buses as supplied must meet or exceed all relevant FMVSS, State of Maine School Bus Standards (DOE rules Chapter 81), State of Maine School Bus Inspection standards.

SPECIFICATIONS

1.

Current model

2.

GVW

21,000

3.

Wheelbase

158”-189” 4.

Engine range

Chev/GMC 350-366, International diesel or diesel option

5.

Brakes-largest available Hydraulic/vac. assist. for model

6.

Transmission

Five speed manual or automatic

7.

Front axle 6,000 lbs.

8.

Rear axle 15,000 lbs.

9.

Tires 255/70 R 22.5-16 ply tires 10.

Battery 625 CCA (gas) 1050 CCA (diesel) with slide out tray stainless steel roller bearings and door with flush mount latch with cylinder lock.

11.

Alternator 100-108 amp

12.

Clutch

12.2 inch

13.

Steering Full power

14.

Instrument Ammeter or voltmeter, gas, oil, temperature & vacuum gauge & brake light

15.

Fuel tank 60 gallon

16.

Tow hooks 2 front and back

17.

Entrance door operator controlled

Manufacturer's standard

18.

Emergency door w/latch buzzer Center rear end handle inside and out, glass upper & lower section

19.

Windshield Manufacturer's standard, tinted and meets and/or all FMVSS 205 and 217 standards 20.

Windshield wipers/washers Single heavy duty motor located below windshield, easily serviceable by opening chassis fiberglass hood. Motor has two speeds and variable intermittent feature. Controls are located turn signal switch arm, left of steering wheel. Bottom mount wipers provide automotive style overlapping sweep pattern fro increased whipping capability.

21.

Mirrors:

Inside: mirror 6x3O inch interior safety glass non-glair rearview, mounted overhead on adjustable accessory rail. Outside: 8X12” duo electric defrost flat west coast rearview mounted on 1” OD folding primary frames. Frames are spring clip locked in place, but can be folded against body to reduce damage. R/S arm is extended so mirrors are viewed through windshield.

23.

Sun Visor 6x3O inch see through

24.

Inside lighting Dome lights & stepwell lighting

25.

Warning lights 5 3/4 inch, sealed beam amber and red lens

26.

seating Forward facing, fully padded, no exposed metal 42 oz. upholstery/equivalent, seat width 13" minimum per student

27.

Heater defroster Mfg. std., left front heater and defroster, right front heater and defroster w/stepwell heater, 2-6" auxiliary fans top mounted.

28.

School bus sign, 8 inch letters Black lighted front and rear

29.

Lettering Five-inch local designation

30.

Heater Rear under seat mounted rear of wheel housing 80,000 BTU

32.

Insulation sides and roof 1 1/2" thick

34.

Floor covering over 5/8" Heavy duty rubber floor plywood sub-flooring covering, metal strips along 12" aisle

35.

Rail Seat and floor level

36.

Seat belt Driver only

37.

Fuel tank filler door Required

38.

Crash pads Padding around all guard rails & on all barriers

39.

Dust shield behind rear wheels Manufacturer's standard

40.

Insulator body to chassis Rubber 3/16" thick

41.

Thermopane windows In driver section which includes left driver's window, entrance & first passengers window curbside

42.

Undercoating

Full undercoating wax or petroleum based/ equivalent

43.

First aid kit Required

44.

Fire extinguisher Dry chemical 5 lb. 2A10BC

46.

Wheel chock

Required

47.

warning devices 3 reflectors

Additional Requirements:

1. Mar-proof Gal Valume step risers

2. Auxiliary air supply tank with one-way safety valve for air body options

3. AM-FM-PA-CD stereo radio system w/ set of appropriate interior speakers and chassis mounted exterior speaker horn

4. 12 volt cell phone power receptacle on dash

5. Safety equipment storage compartment over windshield

6. Acoustic sound reduction headliner in vestibule area

7. 112 bB Backing horn

8. Emergency door red I.C.C. light

9. Customer access 8-circuit ad-on separate electrical board for 2-way radios or cameras

10. Computer assist pre-trip inspection programming

11. Secured waste receptacle located in driver’s area

12. Vandalocks for both doors

13. Front and rear roof mounted white strobe lights

14. Front seat IMMI safeguard dual position integrated child safety seat

NOTE: These busses are to be used in northern Maine in very remote locations, need to be highly visible, and need to withstand extreme conditions.

2/25/11 72-78P Type C School Bus