CRFQ SWC2700000005 ATTACHMENT_C to amend Attachment_A and Attachment_B SBUS27.pdf
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- VARIOUS SCHOOL BUSES FY2026-27 School Year
- Solicitation number
- CRFQ 0212 SWC2700000005 1
- Issued by
- Kanawha County, West Virginia
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This is a technical specification attachment (Attachment_C) for a Competitive Restricted Request for Quote (CRFQ SWC2700000005) issued by West Virginia for the procurement of various school buses for the FY2026-27 school year. The document amends Attachment_A and Attachment_B specifications and establishes detailed technical requirements for school bus components and systems. The specifications cover critical safety and operational features including back-up alarm systems (112 decibels meeting SAE J994B standards), electrical systems with defined battery requirements for diesel, gasoline, propane, and electric-powered vehicles, frame reinforcement standards for rails under 50,000 psi, fuel tank capacity and construction requirements (minimum 60-gallon capacity with 55-gallon actual draw for buses with 47 or more passengers), first aid kit requirements, illuminated and reflective identification signage, and comprehensive lighting standards requiring LED components for all exterior and interior lamps in accordance with SAE standards, West Virginia Motor Vehicle Law, and FMVSS 108.
Additional specifications address specialized equipment and safety systems including roof-mounted white LED strobe lamps, storage compartments for tire chains and equipment on either side of the bus, video monitoring systems for passing stopped school buses compliant with West Virginia Code 17C-12-8 with forward-facing camera installation, and securement system locations requiring minimum clear floor areas of 30 inches by 54 inches with front and rear securement points positioned no less than 54 inches apart. The specifications also mandate a manual noise suppression switch in the control panel to deactivate non-essential noise-producing equipment while preserving critical safety systems such as windshield wipers and lighting. All components must comply with manufacturer standards and include corrosion-resistant materials with polyurea coating for fuel tanks.
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ATTACHMENT_C CRFQ SWC2700000005
SBUS27
Attachment_C (to amend Attachment_A and Attachment_B)
1.3. Back Up Alarms
1.3.a. All buses shall be equipped with an audible electrical warning device, automatically actuated when the bus is in reverse gear.
1.3.b. The device shall be of 112 decibels (DB), meeting Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) J994B. The device shall be mounted behind the rear axle. And shall emit an intermittent sound.
1.3.c. Variable sound is not permitted
1.8. Electrical Systems
1.8.a.1. Diesel Power: Three Group 31 batteries with a minimum of 1950 cold cranking amps (CCA) total are required. Gasoline/propane-powered buses shall have a minimum of two batteries with a minimum of 1300 CCA. Electric-powered buses shall be the manufacturer’s standard.
1.8.a.5. There shall be a manual noise suppression switch installed in the control panel. The switch shall be labeled and shall be yellow in color. This switch shall be an on/off type, not a momentary type, that deactivates body and chassis equipment that produces noise, including, at least, the AM/FM radio, heaters, air conditioners, fans and defrosters. This switch shall not de-activate safety systems, such as windshield wipers or lighting systems. Exception: Electric Vehicle (EV) roof mounted A/C with integrated condenser can be left running and the fan shall be set on low.
1.10. Frame
1.10.a. Frame rails less than 50,000 psi must be reinforced to prevent cracking. Exception: integrated truss chassis.
1.11. Fuel Tank
1.11.a. The fuel tank on all gas and diesel buses, 47 passengers and above, shall have a minimum capacity of 60 gallons with a 55-gallon actual draw. It shall be filled and vented outside of the body.
Construction will prevent the spillage or drainage of fuel on any part of the exhaust system. The fuel tank shall be the manufacturer's standard. All fuel tanks shall be constructed per the manufacturer’s standards and with corrosion-resistant material. Fuel tank shall be ordered with polyurea coating.
1.11.b. Exception: Type A vehicles will come with the manufacture’s standard.
2.9. First Aid Kit
2.9.b. The minimum requirement is the current NSTSP specification.
2.14. Identification
2.14.a. Illuminated and reflective school bus signs are required on the front and rear of the bus.
2.17. Lamps and Signals
ATTACHMENT_C CRFQ SWC2700000005
SBUS27
2.17.a. All lamps, including installation, shall conform to current standards and recommendations of SAE, West Virginia Motor Vehicle Law and FMVSS 108. All exterior and interior lamps including headlights shall be light emitting diode (LED).
2.17.a. All lamps, including installation, shall conform to current standards and recommendations of SAE, West Virginia Motor Vehicle Law and FMVSS 108. All exterior and interior lamps shall be light emitting diode (LED).
2.17.e. Roof Mounted Strobe Lamp
2.17.e.1. An LED strobe lamp, white in color, shall be mounted on the roof of the school bus.
2.25. Storage Compartment
2.25.a. Two compartments of adequate strength and capacity for storage of tire chains and other equipment shall be provided on either side or both on the same side.
2.27. Video Equipment
2.27.b.5. A video monitoring system for passing stopped school buses must include the minimum system requirements established by W. Va. Code §17C-12-8. A forward-facing camera shall be installed.
4.2. GENERAL Requirements
4.2.a. Each securement system location shall have a minimum clear floor area of 30 inches x 54 inches.
The front and rear securement points measured from center to center must be located no less than 54 inches apart. Additional floor area may be required for some applications. Consultation between the user and the manufacturer is recommended to ensure adequate area is provided in the event more securement locations are needed.
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