Full_Size_Van-FINAL_SPEC.pdf

CITY OF P ITTSBUR GH

EQUIPMENT LEASING AUTHORITY

CITY-COUN TY BUILDING

414 GRANT STREET | 526 CITY-COUNTY BUILDING | PITTSBURGH, PA 15219

SPECIFICATION NO.: ELA-SHUTTLE-001

SPECIFICATION: 23-FOOT ADA ACCESSIBLE SENIOR SHUTTLE BUS

DEPARTMENT: PARKS & RECREATION

23-Foot ADA Accessible Senior Shuttle Bus

Specification

The Equipment Leasing Authority ("ELA") is soliciting bids for the furnishing and delivery of one (1)

23-foot ADA-accessible shuttle bus for senior transportation services.

The vehicle shall be new, current production model year, complete and ready for service upon delivery.

Approved equals will be considered.

1. General Requirements

Vehicle shall be a purpose-built transit-style shuttle bus suitable for transportation of senior citizens and mobility-impaired passengers.

Vendor shall:

• Provide complete turnkey vehicle

• Ensure compliance with all applicable FMVSS requirements

• Ensure compliance with ADA accessibility requirements

• Deliver vehicle fully operational and ready for service

Deviation Clause

Any deviation from these specifications must be submitted in writing and approved by the City prior to award.

2. Chassis

Vehicle shall be built on:

• Ford E-450 Cutaway Chassis or approved equal

• Gasoline engine

• Automatic transmission

• Dual rear wheels

• Minimum 14,500 lb GVWR

• Power steering

• Power brakes

• Cruise control

• Tilt steering wheel

• OEM air conditioning

• Driver and passenger airbags

3. Body Construction

Vehicle shall be approximately 23 feet in overall length.

Body shall include:

• Transit-style bus body

• Corrosion-resistant construction

• Insulated roof and sidewalls

• Tinted safety glass windows

• Non-slip flooring

• Interior wall panels

• Full headliner

• Rear emergency exit

Vehicle shall meet all applicable federal and state safety requirements.

4. Interior Layout

Layout shall include:

• Minimum ten (10) passenger seats

• Two (2) wheelchair positions

• Foldaway seating adjacent to wheelchair positions

• Forward-facing passenger seating

• ADA-compliant aisle width

The City reserves the right to reject layouts that substantially deviate from the attached floor plan.

5. Wheelchair Accessibility

Vehicle shall include:

• One (1) wheelchair lift

• Minimum 800-pound lift capacity

• Braun Century Series or approved equal

• ADA-compliant operation

• Lift safety interlock

• Manual emergency operation

Wheelchair Lift Location

The wheelchair lift shall:

• Be mounted on the passenger side of the vehicle near the rear passenger compartment

• Be located substantially as shown in the attached floor plan

• Provide direct access to the wheelchair securement area

The following configurations shall not be acceptable:

• Rear-center mounted wheelchair lifts

• Front passenger-side wheelchair lifts

• Layouts requiring wheelchairs to maneuver through the entire passenger compartment prior to securement

Wheelchair Securement

Vehicle shall include:

• Two (2) wheelchair securement stations

• Q'Straint QRT MAX or approved equal

• Occupant restraint systems

• Foldaway seating at wheelchair positions

6. Passenger Comfort Systems

Heating

• OEM front heater

• Auxiliary passenger compartment heater

Air Conditioning

Vehicle shall include:

• OEM front air conditioning

• Rear passenger air conditioning system sized for vehicle occupancy

7. Passenger Entry Door

• Electric or pneumatic passenger entry door

• Driver-operated controls

• Safety interlock system

• Interior and exterior grab handles

8. Camera System

• Backup camera

• In-cab monitor

• Automatic reverse activation

Optional pricing shall be provided for:

• Interior passenger camera

• Exterior side cameras

• Digital video recording system

9. Driver Area

• High-back driver's seat

• Driver armrest

• Sun visor

• AM/FM radio

• Public address system

• Interior passenger compartment mirror

10. Electrical System

• Heavy-duty alternator

• Maintenance-free batteries

• Battery disconnect switch

• LED interior lighting

• LED stepwell lighting

• LED exterior lighting

Telematics Preparation

Vendor shall provide:

• Dedicated 12V constant power source

• Dedicated 12V ignition power source

• Ground connection point

• Accessible mounting location suitable for City-installed Samsara equipment

11. Safety Equipment

• Fire extinguisher

• First aid kit

• Reflective warning triangles

• Wheel chocks

• Emergency exit signage

• All federally required safety equipment

12. Exterior Equipment

• White exterior finish

• Mud flaps

• Entry assist steps

• Exterior mirrors meeting FMVSS requirements

No dealer decals shall be installed without City approval.

13. Installation and Delivery

Vendor shall provide complete turnkey delivery.

Vehicle shall be delivered:

• Fully operational

• Clean

• Ready for service

• With all required fluids installed

The City reserves the right to reject any vehicle that:

• Does not meet specifications

• Exhibits poor workmanship

• Fails operational testing

14. Documentation

Vendor shall provide:

• Warranty documentation

• Operator manuals

• Maintenance manuals

• Electrical schematics

• Wheelchair lift documentation

• Parts manuals

15. Warranty

Vendor shall provide:

Chassis

• Manufacturer's standard warranty

Body

• Minimum five (5) year structural warranty

Corrosion Protection

• Minimum five (5) year corrosion warranty

Wheelchair Lift

• Manufacturer's standard warranty

Warranty period shall begin upon City acceptance.