ESBD_508019_1776456027970_5_Attachment G 304T-26-071A2.1 Prison Transport Buses Specifications.pdf

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division

IFB No. 304T-26-071A2.1

Prison Transport Buses Attachment G

Requirements and Specifications

IFB No. 304T-26-071A2.1 Prison Transport Buses

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Line 1: Prison Transport Bus, Gasoline Engine

Reference manufacturer/model no.: Bluebird Bus BBCV 3507 or CPA approved equal

a. Air with air dryer in-line between compressor and reservoir

A. Chassis and drive train

1. Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR): Minimum 33,000 pounds

2. Front axle: Minimum 10,000 pounds

3. Rear axle: Minimum 21,000 pounds

4. Geared to cruise at 65 mph at 2,000 rpm

5. Lubricant: Synthetic

6. Wheelbase:

a. Minimum: 279 inches

b. Maximum: 281 inches

7. Front suspension:

a. Capacity: Minimum 10,000 pound rating

8. Rear suspension:

a. Air suspension

b. Capacity: Minimum 21,000 pounds rating

9. Brake system:

b. Automatic drain valve in reservoir

c. Brake pedal: electrically adjustable

d. Electronic stability control

10. Fuel tank:

a. Minimum: 100 gallons

11. Overall, body length (excluding chassis cab):

a. Minimum: 35 feet, 5 inches

b. Maximum: 35 feet, 10 inches

12. Interior passenger compartment length:

a. Minimum: 31 feet, 8 inches

13. Fuel door:

a. Non-lockable

b. Lettering: “Gasoline” on fuel door in black vinyl

14. Accelerator pedal: electrically adjustable

B. Engine Reference manufacturer/model no.: 7.3 Liter Ford Godzilla or CPA approved equal

1. Fuel type: Gasoline

2. Minimum: Six (6) cylinders

3. Horsepower, Minimum: 335 hp

GVWR (lbs)

Front (lbs) Rear (lbs)

Wheelbase (inches)

Front Rating (lbs)

Rear Rating (lbs)

Fuel Capacity (gallons)

Body Length (ft, inches)

Length (inches)

Cylinders

Horsepower

YES NO

YES

YES

YES NO

NO

NO

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4. Heater engine block internal 750w

5. CARB-compliant not required

6. Alternator: Must be sufficient to power all accessories installed on the bus simultaneously

a. Minimum: 280 AMP

7. Electronic Engine Parameters

a. Upper Cruise Limit Set at 65 mph

b. Top Vehicle Speed Limit Set at 65 mph

c. Engine Idle shut down in 5 - 10 minutes

d. Electronic Cruise Control

1. Automatic

2. Ratio: Close

D. Tires and wheels

1. Wheels:

a. Ten (10) hub piloted disc

b. Dual rear

2. Rim color: black

3. Tires: 11R22.5h radial tubeless

4. Splashguards (mud flaps): Behind front and rear wheels without logos

5. Alignment: Documentation shall be provided for actual all wheel alignment for each bus at time of delivery.

E. Power steering

1. Tilt steering: The steering column shall have a full tilt capability with an adjustment range of no less than 40 degree from the vertical and easily adjustable by the driver and shall be accessible by a 5th percentile female and 95th percentile male.

2. Telescoping: The steering wheel shall have full telescoping capability and have a minimum telescoping range of two (2) inches and a minimum low-end adjustment of 29 inches, measured from the top of the steering wheel rim in the horizontal position to the cab floor at the heel point.

3. A power steering failure shall not result in the loss of steering control.

AMPs

YES NO

C. Transmission: The transmission included must be appropriately matched to the gasoline engine provided and meet the requirements below.

3. Transmission maximum input power and torque limits shall not be less than the maximum outputs of the engine provided.

YES NO

YES NO

NOYES

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F. Dash and instrument panel

1. Instruments and gauges: manufacturer standard with a minimum of but not limited to:

a. Speedometer

b. Odometer: Must provide reading up to one (1) million miles

c. Fuel tank level

d. Hour meter

e. Engine oil pressure indicator

f. Low oil indicator

g. Water temperature

h. Brake system low pressure warning light with buzzer for brake system

i. Tachometer

j. Voltmeter or ammeter

k. Engine warning light (audio alert) buzzer for low oil pressure or hot engine temperature

l. Directional turn signals (left, right and hazard signals)

m. Transmission temperature gauge or as recommended by manufacturer.

n. Clock

G. Radio

1. AM/FM

2. Speakers installed for driver in front and co-rider at rear door

3. Separate volume controls for speakers

H. Rear door latch buzzer

1. Must contain a rear door latch buzzer

YES NO

YES NO

YES NO

I. Phone intercom system Referenced manufacturer/model no.: Newmar PI-2 or CPA approved equal

1. 12 volt stand-alone for communication between front co-rider and rear co-rider

2. Quantity: Two (2) each

3. Location: One (1) in front and one (1) in rear

4. Color: Black

5. Not acceptable: Public address (PA) system

6. Front mounting location: In a front mounted location approved by the Customer prior to installation.

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J. Auxiliary power outlets for cell phones

1. Quantity: Two (2) each

2. Mounting:

a. One (1) in front

b. One (1) in rear

YES NOK. Seats Referenced manufacturer/model no.: CE White Co. 0Z3720LDV001-02 or CPA approved equal

1. All seats must meet applicable FMVSS standards, such as FMVSS 222, FMVSS 207, and 210

2. Driver seat - one (1) each

a. Air suspension

b. High back

c. Seat covers: cloth, must meet ASTM-D-4157 test fabric and foam. Must meet FMVSS 302 and docket 90a requirements.

d. Seat belts: three point- shoulder harness and retractor mounted to seat frame, with auto-lock retractor (ALR).

e. Arm rests: dual

f. Lumbar support: Air adjustable

g. Additional drivers' seats:

i. Unmounted

ii. Quantity two (2) each

iii. Mounting hardware shall be included

iv. Installation exception: TDCJ will be responsible for installation of the two additional seats.

3. Passenger seats:

a. Unmounted, no armrests

b. Passenger seating capacity: forty-four (44) each

c. Eleven (11) rows of two (2) person seats each side of the aisle

i. Left side eleven (11) each

ii. Right side eleven (11) each

d. Seat size:

i. Minimum: 34 inches

ii. Maximum: 36 inches

e. Construction: molded plastic/fiberglass

f. No seatbelts or cushioning/padding

g. All mounting hardware shall be included

h. Installation exception: TDCJ will be responsible for installation

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6. Configuration: Minimum in-wall AC

7. Evaporator with driver cool vent, TM 21 compressor skirt, skirt condenser and skirt mounted conditioner fan

L. Air conditioner

1. Factory installed

2. BTUs minimum: 45,000 (IMACA rated)

3. Completely insulated

4. Noise control package

5. Roof ventilators: none

M. Lighting

1. Interior:

a. Light source must minimize glare

b. Must use LED lighting

c. Ceiling lights: Two (2) rows, located above the windows on each side

d. Map light: One (1) each mounted above driver seat

e. Stepwell light:

i. One (1) each

ii. Activated when doors open or with headlight switch to minimize trip and fall hazards

2. Exterior lighting:

a. Must use LED lighting

b. Must be designed to stop entry and accumulation of moisture and dust

c. Must meet all federal requirements for school buses

d. LED lamps:

i. Clearance lights: Button type, flush mounted

ii. License plate

iii. Tail/stop: two (2) each

e. Fog light:

i. Two (2) mounted on front bumper

ii. Designed for ease of replacement, and shall have daylight running feature

f. Back up: Two (2) each alert other vehicles or pedestrians of reverse operations shall meet the requirement FMVSS 108

g. Turn signal: Two (2) each

h. Body markers - three (3) each side - to be provided on the front, rear, and the approximate middle of each bus in accordance with federal regulations.

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N. Entrance door

1. Width:

a. Minimum: 27 inches

b. Maximum: 30 inches

2. Height:

a. Minimum: 78 inches

b. Maximum: 81 inches

3. Front inward opening door with manual control for driver outward opening

4. Front and rear doors shall be lockable with a key, only accessible from exterior of the bus

5. Not acceptable: Any interior slide bolt type rear door vandal lock or interior type pad lock on either door

O. Bumpers, front and rear

1. Type: heavy-duty transit

2. Die form steel

3. Two tow hooks rear

P. Mirrors

1. Heated, corrosion resistance

2. Remote controlled

3. Type: West Coast or European style with spot mirror or one-piece similar size and split mirror with bottom convex

4. Rear view mirror

a. Non-glare

b. Minimum size: Six (6) inches x thirty (30) inches

Q. Cargo box

1. Mounting location: Left side and right side

2. Dimensions:

a. Width

i. Minimum: 97 inches

ii. Maximum: 100 inches

b. Height

i. Minimum: 20 inches

ii. Maximum: 22 inches

c. Depth

i. Minimum: 23 inches

ii. Maximum: 25 inches

Width

Height

Mirror Height x Length

Width x Height x Depth

YES NO

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3. Locks: none

a. Tint: Between 70% - 74% light transmission allowed above AS-1 level as allowed by state of Texas law

1. Exterior: All exterior finishes shall be smooth and free from wrinkles and dents.

R. Windshield

1. Glass

b. Laminated glass

2. Shaded

3. Wipers: Dual electric intermittent

S. Driver side window

1. Tempered safety glass

2. Slide open

3. Tinted: Darkest allowed tint by state of Texas law

T. Passenger Area windows

1. Tempered safety glass

2. Type: Slide, up and down

3. Tint: Between 28% - 31% tint with maximum heat resistance

4. Window quantity:

a. Twenty-six (26) total

b. Thirteen (13) per side

5. Not acceptable: push out windows

6. Note: All tint on all windows must be allowable per state of Texas law

U. Finishes

a. Bright white (exterior and interior)

b. Manufacturer's standard type and quality

c. Only manufacturer logo allowed

V. Chassis: Black W. Wheels: Black

V. Flooring

1. Non-skid walking surface that remains effective in all weather conditions

2. Minimum 5/8-inch-thick marine grade plywood subfloor.

W. Back up alarm: Mount at rear of bus

YES NO

YES NO

YES NO

YES NO

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X. Safety equipment

1. Fire extinguisher:

a. Quantity: Two (2) ten (10) lbs. on each bus

b. Type: ABC

c. Mounting brackets: Included (not mounted)

2. Emergency reflector triangle kit

3. Automated air dump valve on rear airbags