Low Floor Minivan.doc

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

COMMERCIAL TRANSIT LOWERED FLOOR MINI VAN

Seven (7) Passenger Accessible Vehicle

The State of Maine Division of Purchases

And

The Maine Department of Transportation

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SEVEN PASSENGER LOW FLOOR MINIVAN

ACCESSIBLE VEHICLE

1.0

GENERAL

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2.0

DIMENSIONS

3.0

CHASSIS

4.0

POWER PLANT

5.0

COOLING SYSTEM

6.0

FUEL SYSTEM

7.0

EXHAUST SYSTEM

8.0

FRONT AXLE

9.0

REAR AXLE

10.0

STEERING

11.0

BRAKES

12.0

WHEELS

13.0

TIRES

14.0

BUMPERS

15.0

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM & COMPONENTS

16.0

INSTRUMENTAL CONTROLS

17.0

BODY

18.0

DOORS

19.0

WINDSHIELD AND WINDOWS

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20.0

HEATERS & AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

21.0

INTERIOR

22.0

LIGHTING

23.0

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

24.0

CONVERSION LOW FLOOR ASSEMBLY

25.0

FLOOR COVERING

26.0

WHEELCHAIR RAMP DOOR

27.0

WHEELCHAIR RAMP

28.0

WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT

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29.0

SEATING

30.0

RUSTPROOFING

31.0

EXTERIOR PAINT & GRAPHICS

32.0

MISCELLANEOUS

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33.0

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

34.0

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

35.0

MANUALS

36.0

WARRANTY

1.0

GENERAL

1.1 Purpose The purpose of these specifications is to describe a commercial low floor van. Vehicle shall have completed a four (4) year 100,000 mile Altoona Test and be compliant with all ADA regulations. A minimum seating capacity of 7 permanent seats for ambulatory passengers plus two (2) wheelchair positions. Vehicle(s) must be designed and constructed to provide safe, economical and reliable service. Overall design and construction shall be conducive to safe passenger entrance, egress and all movement within.

1.2 Intent

It is the intent of these specifications to describe a vehicle of substantial and durable construction in all respects congruent to practices acceptable to the chassis manufacturer. To support the quality of manufacture and reliability of product support, body manufacturer shall be ISO 9001:2000 certified with regards to the Sale, Design, and Manufacture of Customized Buses and Multipurpose Passenger Vehicles and shall submit with the bid, documentation, certifying ISO registration. Failure to submit this documentation will render bid non-responsive.

1.3 Requirements The vehicle shall be built in accordance with the specifications and must of the latest current model year. Equipment options and features must be designed, constructed, and installed to be fully suited for their intended use and service. Vehicle must be designed and built using the latest available technology and engineering capabilities. All components must be new. All vehicles ordered and bid MUST meet or exceed all current Federal, State, and Agency requirements.

The vab is to be the heaviest duty chassis available with all possible options to support a vehicle that will perform as tested. Bid vehicle must have been Altoona Tested as a four (4) year, 100,000 mile vehicle and the full test result must be provided to Maine DOT WITH BID SUBMISSION (Either printed or on CD).

Vehicles shall be supplied by an integrated vehicle supplier that can provide warranty, service and parts coverage form a single distribution network for the complete vehicle.

1.4 Completeness

(a) Any part or detail which results in a vehicle complete and ready for service shall not be omitted, even though such part or detail is not mentioned in these specifications.

(b) Price quoted in any proposal submitted shall include all items of labor, materials, tools, equipment, equipment and any costs incurred to fully complete the manufacture and delivery of the vehicle as specified.

(c) Pricing for subsequent model years will be based on current Product Price Index (PPI) at time of order. Additionally, agency will incur any chassis increases resulting from federally mandated changes.

1.5 Conformity All units or parts not specified shall be manufacturer’s best quality and shall conform in materials, design or workmanship to the best practices known in the automotive industry. All parts shall be new and in no case will used, reconditioned or obsolete parts be accepted. The parts on all vehicles provided by the same manufacturer should be interchangeable.

1.6 Materials All materials used in conversion of the van shall conform in all respects to American Society of Testing Materials, Society of Automotive Engineers or similar association standards and certified as such.

1.7 Warranty and Maintenance

The manufacturer's warranty must be provided for the basic vehicle as well as the warranty for any an all modifications. Rust proofing warranties must also be provided. Bidder must be able to provide warranty and maintenance service for the vehicle and the modifications in the areas in which the vehicles are to be used.

Bidders located outside this area must be able to arrange maintenance and warranty service agreement with a certified maintenance facility located within these areas. Bidder must be able to provide or assure access to spare or replacement parts (must specify source). The warranty form that has been included in the bid package MUST be filled out completely and sent with the final bid.

1.8 Inspections Pre-Delivery Inspection: A factory pre-delivery inspection is required after vehicles are completed but before delivery to dealer. Inspection to be completed by State of Maine Department of Transportation. Number of vehicles ready for the pre-delivery inspection shall be a minimum of 70% of the total number of vehicles purchased. At least one vehicle must be completely built and other vehicles must be in the various stages of the build process. Any deviation from this arrangement MUST be pre-approved by MaineDOT. Inspectors shall number three (3) people. Cost of inspection, including round trip airfare (if necessary) and lodging for a period of up to and not exceeding four business days; arrangements to be made for four (4) days and three (3) nights.

Maine Department of Transportation also reserves the right, at no cost to the bidder, to send factory inspectors to the factory at any time during the building of these vehicles.

The completed vehicles shall be inspected by the Maine Department of Transportation and the end user representative(s) prior to delivery to the procuring agency at a location determined by the Maine Department of Transportation and the end user agency. Delivery to the end user shall be the responsibility of the successful bidder.

DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

The checklists must be complete or the proposal will be considered non compliant, an X will have the same meaning as standard or specified equipment. Make note of all exceptions and identify if not available or dealer installed.

The following abbreviations must be used:

X

Standard or as specified

N/A

Not Available

DI

Dealer Installed

AE

Approved Equal Process

2.0 Dimensions _______________Wheelbase

121” Minimum _______________Conversion Warranty 7 Yrs/70,000 miles (Structural)

_______________Exterior Length

202”

_______________Exterior Width

76”

_______________Interior Floor Width

68” Min. (center of sliding door) _______________Interior Height

61” Minimum (at center) _______________Entry Door Dimension

31.5” x 56” Minimum Clear Opening _______________Ramp Length

52”

_______________Ramp Width

31”

_______________Ramp Angle

4 to 1 Maximum (ratio) _______________Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 6,050 lbs Minimum _______________Payload

1,000 lbs Minimum

_______________Ground Clearance

6.25” Minimum (lowest unloaded) 3.0 Chassis

3.1 _______ Basic van chassis shall be an extended length seven passenger mini van.

3.2 _______ Air Bags

3.3 _______ Chassis shall not be equipped with power folding rear seat.

3.4 _______ Chassis shall be equipped with manual side sliding doors.

4.0 Power Plant

4.1 _______ Engine shall be V-6 OHV with a minimum cylinder displacement of 3.3L

4.2 _______ Transmission shall be 4-speed overdrive automatic transaxle.

5.0 Cooling System

5.1 _______ Shall use a thermostatically controlled fan.

5.2 _______ Shall be filled with extended life antifreeze for engine protection to -35 degrees fahrenheit.

6.0 Fuel System

6.1 _______ Shall have a capacity of 20 gallons.

6.2 _______ Fuel System to be OEM tank w/OEM fuel sender.

6.3 _______ Shall be approved by DOT, EPA, and CARB, (California Air Resource

Board).

7.0 Exhaust System

7.1 _______ Exhaust System shall meet all Federal, State and FMVSS requirements.

8.0 Front Axle

8.1 _______ Front Axle shall have a 2400 lbs minimum capacity and shall utilize OEM

MacPherson struts and steering components.

9.0 Rear Axle

9.1 _______ The rear suspension will utilize the OEM Load leveling / Height Control System.

10.0 Steering

10.1 _______ Steering shall be power-assisted, rack and pinion type with a tilt and telescoping steering wheel.

10.2 _______ Cruise control shall be provided if offered by OEM.

11.0 Brakes

11.1 _______ Brakes shall be power-assisted, 4 wheel disc anti-lock type.

12.0 Wheels

12.1 _______ 16” wheels with covers.

13.0 Tires

13.1 _______ Lead wheel weights will not be accepted. Steel weights or less toxic wheel weight alternatives shall be supplied.

13.2 _______ Tires shall be tubeless, radial design (approved and identified for use as mud and snow tires) black sidewall, P225/65R16 or larger as recommended by OEM for GVWR compatibility.

13.3 _______ A full size spare tire shall be included along with jack and lug wrench.

14.0 Bumpers

14.1 _______ Bumpers shall use original OEM front and rear painted bumpers.

15.0 Electrical System and Components

15.1 _______ Electrical system shall use a single 600 cold cranking amp battery.

15.2 _______ Alternator provided shall be a minimum 160 Amp rated.

15.3 _______ Key start system shall be provided. Push button starter not acceptable.

15.4 _______ Under hood light shall be provided.

15.5 _______ All wiring, other than that provided by the chassis OEM shall be PVC or better, insulated and color coded for positive identification.

15.6 _______ All vehicles shall be wired identically.

15.7 _______ Complete schematic diagrams shall be furnished covering all electrical equipment and circuitry, complete with wiring color codes.

15.8 _______ Precautions shall be taken to prevent damage from heat, water, solvents and chafing by proper routing, clamping, and use of grommets.

16.0 Instruments and Controls

16.1 Instrumentation shall include, but not limited to, the following:

a. _______ Speedometer with odometer and trip odometer with reset feature.

b. _______ Fuel gauge

c. _______ Oil pressure gauge or indicator 17.0 Body

17.1 _______ A new current model year extended mini-van shall be provided, DODGE Grand SE Caravan, or approved equal.

17.2 _______ Entire body-frame understructure of each vehicle to be fully undercoated with high quality material.

17.3 _______ Modified exterior surfaces requiring painting shall be thoroughly de-greased, primed and painted with a high grade automotive paint matching the OEM mixture.

17.4 _______ Lower body panels shall be coordinated with and complimentary to the entire vehicle style.

17.5 _______ Roof gutters shall be installed over all windows and doors per OEM design.

17.6 _______ Should tires extend beyond sides of vehicle, splash aprons and fenders shall be provided.

18.0 Doors

18.1 _______ Both the Driver’s Door and the Front Passenger Door shall be manufacturer’s standard.

18.2 _______ Side Door vehicles shall be equipped with manual, sliding side door located on right side.

18.3 _______ The ADA compliant manual driver and passenger sliding door(s) shall be in compliance with measurements in Section 2.0

18.4 _______ Door track shall utilize OEM fastening system (no welding of the track to pan).

18.5 _______ Door track shall be easily removed from the side of the track pan without removing cover or flooring (remove 5 OEM nuts and track will drop down and pull out side of pan).

18.6 _______ Door shall utilize OEM type hold open bracket to keep door from closing when parked on a hill.

18.7 _______ Rear Door shall be clearly marked as an emergency exit .

18.8 _______ An inside rear door release handle shall be provided to facilitate exiting vehicle through rear door in an emergency.

18.9 _______ Instruction for operation and use of rear door as an emergency exit shall be provided.

18.10 ______ Emergency rear hatch release.

19.0 Windshield and Windows

19.1 _______ The windshield shall be OEM deep tinted from the upper frame to 6” down as measured from outside the vehicle.

19.2 _______ All side and rear glass excluding the driver and passenger front doors. shall be OEM deep tinted. No after market film will be accepted.

19.3 _______ All windows shall be free of defects due to welding slag or assembly damage.

19.4 _______ Two heavy duty electric windshield wipers with intermittent feature, switch operated.

19.5 _______ Windshield washer to be provided with reservoir easily accessible for filling.

20.0 Heaters and Air Conditioning System

20.1 _______ A dual front / rear OEM air conditioning / heating system shall be used.

20.2 _______ This unit shall have separate fan controls, (3 speed minimum), for the front and rear.

20.3 _______ The defroster shall be capable of clearing all moisture from the wind-shield and side glass of each front door.

20.4 _______ The rear electric defroster shall be maintained.

21.0 Interior

21.1 _______ Walls and headliner shall be easily cleaned, durable and coordinated with overall interior of the entire vehicle.

21.2 _______ Insulation a flame retardant insulation material equivalent to that supplied by the OEM shall be used to provide sound absorption and a thermal barrier.

22.0 Lighting

22.1 _______ Interior lighting shall produce a minimum of 2-foot candles of illumination on entrance ramp area.

22.2 _______ Wheelchair ramp area lighting shall be activated whenever the door is open.

23.0 Exterior lighting:

23.1 _______ Exterior lighting shall be in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (393.12).

23.2 _______ All lights have sufficient excess wire to allow the light, or bulb, to extend a minimum of 6 inches beyond its normal mounting position for service purposes.

23.3 _______ All lights shall be grounded to vehicle body or chassis frame.

23.4 _______ All lights and fixtures shall be sealed from moisture.

23.5_______ All exterior OEM lights, to include headlights, parking lights, tail and brake lights, turn signals, clearance lights, backup lights, daytime running lights and rear collision avoidance light shall be used.

23.6 _______ Doorways, including door in which ramp is installed, shall have outside light which, when door is open and shall be located below window level. Illumination shall extend for a three foot perpendicular distance from vehicle.

24.0 Conversion Low Floor Assembly

24.1 _______ Shall have a ground clearance of a minimum of 6 ¼” when unloaded and 5” loaded. Floor shall be lowered from the rear axle to the firewall.

24.2 ________ Assembly shall be stainless steel metal, 16 gauge minimum, able to meet or exceed 1000 hour salt spray rating.

24.3 ________ Floor shall be joined to body frame members in such a way as to provide a leak proof floor.

24.4 ________ Floor shall be lowered through the threshold of each sliding door, while door itself shall be extended to seal.

25.0 Floor Covering

25.1 _______ Underlayment shall be ½” marine grade plywood installed over lowered metal floor without gaps or openings. Seams shall be sealed tight against influx or seepage of moisture.

25.2 _______ Floor covering shall be thoroughly cemented into position with flooring cement approved by flooring manufacturer.

25.3 _______ Floor covering shall be rubber transit flooring.

26.0 Wheelchair Ramp Door

26.1 _______ Door shall be located on right (curb) side of vehicle

26.2 _______ Door shall be a single, rearward sliding type

27.0 Wheelchair Ramp

27.1 _______ A hinged, manually operated, fold up aluminum ramp shall be installed

27.2 _______ Ramp shall incorporate a 60 grit powder coat bonded to the walking surface

27.3 _______ Ramp shall have a latching swing away feature allowing ambulatory passengers an easy boarding and exit through the door with the ramp in folded position

27.4 _______ When ramp is in stowed position, it shall not block any part of door glass

27.5 _______ The fold and unfold movement of the ramp shall be controlled by use of dual spring resistance.

28.0 Wheelchair Securement

28.1 _______ Two forward facing wheelchair positions shall be provided. One position shall be located in the front passenger section and the second position shall be in the mid section of the van.

28.2 _______ Wheelchair securement systems, Q-Straint QRT, or approved equal, shall be provided to secure wheelchairs in both locations

28.3 _______ Recessed anchor points shall be provided with four points of securements, two in front of the wheelchair and two in back. Anchor points shall not protrude above the floor more than 1/8”

28.4 _______ Systems shall be adjustable and capable of accommodating a wide variety of commonly used wheelchair types.

28.5 _______ Wheelchair passenger restraint systems shall be provided securing the wheelchair user

28.6 _______ Passenger restraint belts shall be provided for all seating positions

28.7 _______ Entire securement systems, including restraints shall comply with all applicable state and federal requirements.

29.0 Seating

29.1 _______ A floor plan shall be submitted with a seating layout described in this section.

29.2 _______ Driver seat shall have a fore and aft adjustment of at least 8”, seat shall recline and be equipped with a receiver buckle for a three point restraint belt.

29.3 _______ Front passenger seat shall be removable, accommodating the use of that location by a wheelchair passenger.

29.4 _______ Seat shall be mounted on a base with wheels for ease of removal and installation.

29.5 _______ Seat shall be secured to floor with four (4) OEM seat latches mounted on the seat base and four (4) mating OEM seat attachment pockets in the floor

29.6 _______ A latch release mechanism operated by means of a single quick release foot pedal connected to the latch shall be incorporated

29.7 _______ Seat shall be equipped with a receiver buckle for a three point lap shoulder restraint belt

29.8 _______ A four point wheelchair securement system will be installed at this location. System will also accommodate a three point lap shoulder restraint belt.

29.9 _______ Seat shall be installed in the mid section of the vehicle, folding up in order to accommodate the usage of the wheelchair securement installed in that location.

29.10 ______ Seat shall be a single pedestal with a folding mechanism and base plate

29.11 ______ Seat shall be secured to the vehicle floor by four (4) bolts passing through the base plate and floor

29.12 ______ Seat back shall be hinged at bottom edge allowing a fold forward against the seat cushion. By lifting seat cushion, the seat and frame will fold and latch in an on-end position adjacent to the left side wall.

29.13 ______ Seat shall not extend more than fifteen (15) inches into the passenger area

29.14 ______ Seat shall be equipped with restraint belts for two (2) passengers

29.15 ______ Seat shall meet requirements of FMVSS207. Documentation of compliance must be provided with bids.

29.16______ OEM standard three (3) passenger rear bench seat shall be provided with passenger restraint belts and latches in place for designated seat positions.

30.0 Rustproofing

30.1 _______Manufacturers full rust proofing package. When a vehicle is rust proofed in accordance with this standard, rust-proofing company and/or bidder shall furnish written warranty stating period of time rust proofing will protect vehicle (maximum warranty period offered by manufacturer is required). Warranty shall include a detailed outline of all warranty limitations. Defective material and workmanship shall be replaced or repaired by rust proofing manufacturer at no charge in accordance with warranty. No materials from the rustproof process shall restrict air conditioning drainage tube(s) Inspection to ensure a clear drain will be conducted at factory and before delivery.

31.0 Exterior Paint & Graphics

31.1 _______Paint. Exterior shall be a solid color and must have a detailed informational description of paint, process and metal preparation to be submitted with bid.

31.2 _______ Contrast stripe(s) and lettering to be listed under Options

31.3 _______ Fleet Number

32.0 Miscellaneous

32.1 _______ Interlock designed to ensure vehicle cannot be moved when curb side door is open. Fully automatic microprocessor designed with a back lit LED display panel showing the operator the status of the systems. Interlocked with the brakes – transmission – doors, the program will not allow operator to drive off with park brake engaged. Function of this module insures chassis must be in park to start.

32.2 _______ ADA Title 49 Lift Requirement compliant

32.3 _______ A painted metal storage container for wheelchair securement straps and other miscellaneous items to be mounted directly behind rear bench seat

32.4 _______ Container shall have hinged access door and a minimum capacity of 1040 c.i.

32.5 _______ Container shall incorporate a mount for fire extinguisher and spare tire

32.6 _______ OEM standard keyed ignition switch and door locks shall be used

32.7 _______ Two sets of keys provided with each vehicle

32.8 _______ Two-way radio pre-wire shall be provided. The pre-wire shall consist of a roof ground antenna conduit with a pull wire, a 10 gauge power and ground wire, a ground plate and 14 gauge activation wire routed to the center of the dash area with extra wire to allow placement options. Ground plate provided should be based on material used in roof. If fiberglass, 36”x36” metal plate, if aluminum should be 12”x12”x1/8” and steel 1/16” thick

32.9 _______ Electronic Object Sensor System. System shall monitor an area ten feet from the rear of the vehicle and approximately three feet to each side. An audible alarm shall alert driver of an obstruction. Sensors to be installed in the rear bumper and, if needed, on each side in the rear of the vehicle.

32.10 ______ OEM AM/FM Radio, CD. Radio shall include digital clock and six (6) speakers in passenger compartment 33.0 Safety Equipment

A. ______ 5# Fire Extinguisher

B. ______ First Aid Kit, Maine Minimum 16 Unit

C. ______ Body Fluid Clean Up Kit(s), Five

D. ______ (3) Folding Triangular red reflectors with storage box

34.0 Optional Equipment The following equipment is to be bid as optional. The list is not limited to but should include separate pricing for any and all optional items as marked throughout the specifications:

Per Vehicle

1. Extended vehicle warranty

2. Total vinyl upholstery

3. Additional Securement Systems

4. Exterior-

Gra phics, Agency Lettering/Fleet Numbers

One Contrast Stripe

Two Contrast Stripes

5. Two-way radio (pre-wire)

Delete 34.1 (two-way radio)

35.0 Manuals

35.1 _______Vehicle OEM owner’s manual, a manual prepared by the manufacturer which contains all pertinent operating and service instruction provided with each vehicle

35.2 _______ Instructions covering all components and accessories added or modified during conversion including wheelchair ramp

35.3 _______ In addition to any and all diagrams, schematic or material pertaining to bid vehicle following must be provided to the end user agency at time of delivery:

· Operators manual (body and chassis) __________________

· Technical services manual (chassis)

· Maintenance manual (body, chassis & lift) __________________

· Parts manual (body and sub components) __________________

· Wiring Schematic – AS BUILT __________________

· Information provided on the availability of manuals on CD or available on-line factory direct. __________________

36.0 Warranty

36.1 _______ Basic OEM vehicle warranty.

36.2 _______ Conversion warranty shall cover “rust through” damage (excluding surface rust), to metal components of the installed floor and ramp, by replacement or repair, for a period of seven (7) years or 70,000 miles, whichever occurs first.

36.3 _______ All other components of conversion shall be warranted by repair or replacement for a period of 36 months from in-service date or 36,000 miles, which ever occurs first.

36.4 _______ Full description of all warranties applicable to vehicle, conversion and/or all other components.

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