CRFQ SWC2700000005 ATTACHMENT_B WV Minimum Requirements for Design and Equipment of Electric School Buses (1)-1.pdf
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- VARIOUS SCHOOL BUSES FY2026-27 School Year
- Solicitation number
- CRFQ 0212 SWC2700000005 1
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- Kanawha County, West Virginia
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This attachment document establishes minimum requirements for the design and equipment specifications of electric school buses for West Virginia school districts participating in the FY2026-27 school bus procurement. The document outlines technical and operational standards that electric school buses must meet to qualify for purchase under this competitive request for quotation (CRFQ SWC2700000005). The specifications cover essential design elements, safety features, performance capabilities, and equipment requirements necessary to ensure compliance with West Virginia's standards for student transportation. These requirements apply to all bidders submitting proposals for electric school bus vehicles during the specified procurement period.
The minimum requirements document serves as a binding specification document that all vendors must adhere to when designing and equipping electric school buses for delivery to West Virginia school systems. Compliance with these technical specifications is mandatory for bid acceptance, and vehicles that fail to meet any stated requirement may be deemed non-responsive. The document establishes uniform baseline standards across all potential vendors to ensure consistency in vehicle quality, safety, performance, and operational capability across West Virginia's participating school districts. This standardized approach protects the state's investment in electric school bus technology while ensuring that all districts receive vehicles meeting identical minimum performance and design standards.
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126CSR92
ATTACHMENT B
WEST VIRGINIA MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
FOR DESIGN AND EQUIPMENT OF ELECTRIC SCHOOL BUSES
1. ELECTRIC DRIVE
1.1. The West Virginia Minimum Requirements for Design and Equipment of School Buses is the primary specification for all school buses in West Virginia pursuant to §126CSR92. This document is supplemental to that specification and is applicable to electric buses only, and if a conflict exists between that specification and this section, this section shall supercede all applicable provisions of the primary specification shall be adhered to unless specifically mentioned in this supplement. This specification is for new electric school buses only and does not allow for the modification of any existing school bus.
2. TRAINING FOR LOCAL SCHOOL PERSONNEL
2.1. The successful bidder shall be required to provide training for first responders, state personnel, supervisors, county school bus mechanics and bus operators in the safe and efficient operation, inspection, repair and maintenance of the bus. This training may be provided at multiple locations around the state in response to local demand. Class content, location and frequency shall be approved by the WVDE.
3. COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS
3.1. All electric systems shall be in full compliance with all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards {FMVSS) and all Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) standards that are applicable at time of manufacture.
4. CHARGING
4.1. Charging connection point shall be outside the passenger compartment.
4.2. While charging, the transmission/propulsion system shall be rendered inoperative.
4.3. Shall have AC and/or DC charging capabilities with standard SAE J1772 CCS1 connector.
4.4. Shall be V2G (Vehicle to Grid) capable.
4.5. Wireless charging is permissible.
5. ELECTRIC POWER SOURCE (BATTERY)
5.1. Shall not be located in or accessible from the interior of the school bus.
5.2. Shall be designed to prevent the passenger compartment from becoming energized.
5.3. All batteries shall be designed to prevent any dangerous fluids or fumes from entering the passenger area.
5.4. There shall be a disconnect switch or device to shut-off the high voltage components at the power source in the event of a crash.
5.5. Battery packs shall be appropriately heated and cooled.
5.6. High voltage Battery warranty shall be a minimum of 8 years/100,000 miles. Excludes vehicles using Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) or used to export power.
6. HEATING
6.1. Heaters shall be capable of heating the passenger and driver's compartments.
7. INSTRUMENT DISPLAY
7.1. The instrument display panel must contain:
7.1.a. an indication showing the state of charge (power and /or range).
8. MARKINGS
8.1. The outer layer of insulation or wiring conduit for drive system high-voltage wiring shall be industry standard orange color.
8.2. All high-voltage components shall be labeled with a High Voltage marking/warning.
8.3. An electric vehicle identifying label shall be affixed on the right rear corner of the bus body.
8.4. An additional label shall be applied to the right side of the bus rearward of the entrance door and to the left side of the bus aft of the driver's window.
9. OPERATING RANGE
9.1. Shall be OEM design which is capable of operating with a range of 100 miles or more.
10. POWER DISCONNECT
10.1. A power disconnect device or a switch to disable high voltage shall be provided.
10.2. This disconnect device or switch shall be clearly marked.
10.3. If located inside a compartment, the compartment shall be clearly marked.
10.4. This device or switch shall not be in or accessible from the passenger area.
11. POWER REGENERATION
11.1. Regenerative braking shall be required.
12. PROPULSION SYSTEM /DRIVETRAIN
12.1. Shall be of sufficient power and torque to propel the vehicle fully loaded up to 65 mph.
12.2. Propulsion system warranties shall be a minimum 5 years/100,000 miles.
13. SEATING
13.1. All seats shall be mounted to eliminate contact with batteries and underside of the bus if seat replacement or reconfiguration is necessary.
14. SOUND GENERATION
14.1. All electric school buses shall produce a sound for pedestrian alert while in motion under 15 mph.
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