EV00017908_Compliance.pdf

(3) New ADA Compliant Passenger Van per Specification or Approved Equal

EV00017908 Bid Open Date: 9/23/2026

Procurement Boston City Hall, Room 808 | Boston, MA 02201 Phone: 617-635-4564

**You must complete this document by answering YES/No for each item contained in the specification If you check NO you MUST provide supporting documentation with the item # and your reason for the check**

GENERAL

• The equipment required under these specifications is to be used by the City of Boston Public Works Department

The equipment shall be new, of the latest production model as evidenced by the manufacturer’s published literature and it shall conform to all specifications contained herein

• Detailed specifications of the exact equipment offered must accompany the bid Any and all supplies, parts and/or attachments not specifically mentioned but necessary to ensure a complete and safe product shall be furnished by the successful bidder

• The equipment shall conform in strength, quality of material, and workmanship to what is usually provided by good engineering practice Any allied equipment shall be installed in such a manner so as not to adversely affect the original manufacturer's product

SAFETY

• The completed equipment package shall comply with all applicable Federal and State Motor Vehicle Regulations and Safety standards and codes, and any other applicable regulations in force at the time of delivery All applicable warnings and warning labels required by law must also be complied with accordingly

STANDARDIZATION

• All equipment delivered under the contract resulting from these specifications will be built with identical and interchangeable parts and components

DELIVERY

• Delivery date is an important factor in determining the award and shall be stated as part of the bid The successful bidder shall deliver the equipment complete, serviced and ready to operate, to the City of Boston Central Fleet

Management (CFM) Arrangements shall be made by calling 617-635-1281, Monday through Friday, 7AM until

3PM Vehicles or equipment delivered without a delivery appointment will not be accepted upon delivery

WARRANTY

• All warranty work shall have a full, no cost, 100% parts and labor coverage Pickup and delivery of the vehicle shall be included as part of any warranty repair or factory/dealer recall A manufacturer’s authorized representative shall perform the warranty work

• In addition to the manufacturer's warranty, the awarded contractor must warranty all other allied equipment against faulty workmanship and materials for three (3) years An official warranty contract statement or information booklet stipulating warranty terms offered must accompany the bid at the time of the bid opening and be endorsed by the manufacturer

• Vendor will also include the ability for the City of Boston Central Fleet Management (CFM) staff to perform warranty and factory recalls in-house by certified CFM technicians Requirements and labor/parts reimbursement rates shall be provided as part of bid

• Vendor will also include the ability for the City of Boston Central Fleet Management (CFM) staff to perform warranty and factory recalls in-house by certified CFM technicians Requirements and labor/parts reimbursement rates shall be provided as part of bid mailto:617-635-4564

SPECIFICATIONS: It is the intent of this specification that the bidder shall supply Three (3) New ADA

Compliant vans

Indicate compliance with checking either a YES or NO answer

• 'YES' answer indicates 100% compliance with the entire statement Manufacturer's bid is allowed to meet, or exceed, stated specifications, unless otherwise quantified

• Explain all 'NO' answers in detail on a separate page, clearly referencing the relevant non-conforming item(s) by section and item number

• Unit literature must be submitted identifying location by number of each specification requirement below (ie item #1 on page 3), highlighted and numbered for ease of reference on product literature

Compliance

Yes/No

1. Unit bid shall consist of Three (3) ADA Compliant Passenger Van Per Specification

Enclosed or Approved Equal (see diagram below for layout)

2. Ability for the City of Boston Central Fleet Management (CFM) staff to perform warranty/factory recalls in-house by certified CFM technicians and the City to be reimbursed for parts and labor.

3. Engine – 3.5L v-6

4. 10 speed automatic transmission

5. Oxford white exterior

6. Dark Gray vinyl interior

7. Air Conditioner throughout the entire van

8. 148 inch wheel base

9. All season SBW 235/65R16

10. 3.73 limited slip axle

11. All wheel drive

12. 253 degree opening

13. GVWR package of 9250lbs

14. 2way driver and passenger palazzo vinyl

15. Modified vehicle wiring system

16. Full color backup camera

17. Cruise control

18. Heated power mirrors

19. Power windows

20. Dual Batteries (70 Amp- hr)

21. Single Rear wheel – Steel w/silver covers

22. Front overhead shelf

23. Day time running lights

24. Flex fuel capable

25. High Roof Height

26. Aluminum Floor System – Smart Floor

27. The Vehicle must have a complete Aluminum Floor system that is made from

Aluminum extruded sections. The sections will interlock together and be held in place with aluminum pins. Sections of the Aluminum extrusion shall be designed so that Aluminum L track can be installed flush to the extrusion structure. Some extrusions shall have tapped holes so the L track will/can be bolted to the extrusion.

The extrusions with L-track shall be made of AL 6063-T66 Aluminum; other floor extensions without L-track can be made of AL6060 –T6 Aluminum. Each extrusion shall have a minimum wall thickness of .08”. Floor sections shall be primed and adhered to the primed metal floor. The adhesive shall be moisture curing one part polyurethane with a tensile strength greater than 6N/mm2.

28. A Minimum of (8) eight sections of flush mount aluminum L-track shall be installed into the vehicle aluminum flooring system. Size M10 bolts spaced no more than 6” apart shall fasten the L- track into tapped sections of the aluminum floor system. No more than (2) two bolts per L-track will be bolted through the chassis floor. Flush mounted L-track will be made from AL6082-T6 Aluminum.

29. Seat Legs shall be provided to allow the seats to mount into L-track and be removed without the use of tools. Seats shall have the ability to be moved throughout the cabin or moved back to provide the passenger with increased leg room

30. ADA Compliant Platform

31. Rear mounted NHTSA compliant wheel chair lift. Lift capacity 1000lbs. Platform dimensions 37”x 54”

32. QStraint wheelchair securement system retractors with lap/shoulder belts: L-Track mounted on headliner for shoulder belts

33. Seal floor to walls

34. First Aid Kit, 5lb fire extinguisher, triangle reflector

35. Emergency exit & no smoking , ADA decals located at stanchion poles, side cargo doors and “b” Pillars

36. Replace OEM Lower exterior Trim with Step Toe Plate

37. Expanded Metal steel -Full Passenger step with a 7” step surface

38. Expand metal steel short step ( Driver or Passenger) to a 7” surface step

39. Three (3) double fold away seats and two (2) single fixed seats with space for two (2) wheelchairs. Seating layout attached below for reference.

40. Black Altro floor covering

41. 4 OEM keys + FOBs shall be cut and programmed prior to delivery

42. Vehicle shall be registered with License Plates Provided by The City of Boston.

43. Vehicles are required to receive a Mass State Inspection Sticker prior to delivery