Bus Specs 66 Passenger B 51036~.docx

Illinois School for the Deaf 66 Passenger bus with Handicap Lift B-51036

1. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES AND SERVICES

1.1. GOAL: The Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking a vendor for the purchase of a 66-passenger school bus with wheelchair lift to transport students from the Illinois School for the Deaf (ISD) throughout the school year for scheduled home visits and school related events.

1.2. SUPPLIES AND/OR SERVICES REQUIRED: The vendor shall provide a bus that meets minimum specifications of a Thomas Safe-T-Liner conventional bus one (1) 66 passenger with wheelchair lift on a 279" wheelbase or a Blue Bird RE Conventional Bus on a 273" wheelbase or equivalent models.

1.2.1. The buses shall also be required to have the following specifications.

1.2.1.1 Driver seat to be air ride seat, with twin arms.

1.2.1.2 Must have a minimum of 28" driver seat knee space.

1.2.1.3 Separate drivers dome light switch.

1.2.1.4 Must have a sun visor.

1.2.1.5 Tilt/telescoping steering wheel.

Cup holder for the driver.

1.2.1.7 Radio and speakers through bus with controls.

1.2.1.8 At a minimum- Two electric fans for front windows.

1.2.1.9 Remote control side mirrors European Style heated.

1.2.1.10 Overhead storage in drivers' compartment.

1.2.1.11 Must have at minimum 2 air conditioning units

1.2.1.12 Must have at minimum 2 heating units.

1.2.1.13 Engine block heater.

1.2.1.14 5 or 6 speed automatic Allison 2500 Series with synthetic fluid or equivalent.

1.2.1.15 Water pump for heaters.

1.2.1.16 Heated fuel and water separator.

1,2.1.17 Auxiliary coolant heater.

1.2.1.18 Roll out battery tray.

1.2.1.19 One (1) bus, 66 passenger, shall be equipped with a wheelchair lift and be modified to accommodate one (1) wheelchair.

1.2.1.20 Air suspension.

1.2,1.22 Buses to be safety belt ready with belts supplied but not installed.

1.2.1.23 Storage under side of bus; water and weatherproof with security/locking feature.

1.2.1.24 Heavy duty defroster for the front window.

1,2.1.25 Power steering and air disc brakes.

1.2.1.26 Light check system.

1.2.1.27 At a minimum- 100-gallon fuel tank.

1.2.1.28 Mud flap front and rear.

1.2.1.29 Vandal locks on all doors.

1.2.1.30 Tinted window passengers.

1.2.1.31 Crossing arm, heavy duty with wind deflectors, installed.

1.2.1,32 No child left behind system.

1.2.1.33 Exterior of buses painted in standard yellow.

1.2.1.34 White roof.

1.2.1.35 Bus is to be numbered on the front and rear with number one(1) on bus with handicap lift.

1.2.1.39 Three (3) camera systems installed in each bus with one (1) camera in front facing back and one (1) in the back-facing front, and one (1) in the middle facing back. Must include docking station and software, hook-up signals and speed in both buses.

1.2.2.5 The vendor shall supply tags and license for replacement bus(es).

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