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TRIPS-22-CA-MB-LF

Addendums and Pre-proposal Questions

#TRIPS-22-CA-MB-LF RFP

CUTAWAY, MINIBUS AND LOW FLOOR TYPE TRANSIT VEHICLES

Addendum 1 July 28, 2022

EXHIBIT 2: PRICE PROPOSAL FORMS

Instructions for completing price proposal forms:

The following proposal forms must be completed by proposer and submitted in

ENVELOPE 2, PRICE PROPOSAL:

1. Price Proposal Form A - Base Vehicle Specifications and Price

1. Price Proposal Form B - Seating Prices

1. Price Proposal Form C - Paint Scheme Prices

1. Price Proposal Form D - Individual Prices of Options

1. Price Proposal Form E - Summary of Proposed Totals from Forms A, B, C, and D

1. Terms of Payment Form F - Terms of Payment Proposers must enter a dollar amount in the appropriate spaces on ALL proposal forms. Entries such as “not applicable” or “not available” are not acceptable and will cause your proposal to be non-responsive. If there is no charge for a particular option, a zero (0) should be entered in the appropriate space. An option’s availability / applicability to this proposal will be determined by the FDOT.

Price Proposal Form A Proposal Form A shows the pricing of the base vehicle. The proposal price of the base vehicle will be entered in the “Price per Item” column. This figure will be carried to Proposal Form E for the Total Proposal Price.

Price Proposal Form B Because various Purchasers have different needs and preferences, seating will be ordered per person. The prices for the individual seating types are inserted in the “Price per Item” column. Figures in the price per item column will then be used to determine the total cost of the seating configuration provided. This total will be entered in “Box A” and carried to Proposal Form E. Purchasers may select gray, blue, or tan for seating colors and black, gray, blue, or tan for flooring colors.

With:

EXHIBIT 2: PRICE PROPOSAL FORMS

Instructions for completing price proposal forms:

The following proposal forms must be completed by proposer and submitted in

ENVELOPE 2, PRICE PROPOSAL:

1. Price Proposal Form A - Base Vehicle Specifications and Price

2. Price Proposal Form B - Seating Prices

3. Price Proposal Form C - Paint Scheme Prices

4. Price Proposal Form D - Individual Prices of Options

5. Price Proposal Form E - Summary of Proposed Totals from Forms A, B, C, and D

6. Terms of Payment Form F - Terms of Payment

Price Proposal Form A Proposal Form A is pricing for each base vehicle. The proposal price of the base vehicle will be entered in the price column. This figure will be carried to Proposal Form E for the Total Proposal Price.

Price Proposal Form B Because various Purchasers have different needs and preferences, seating will be ordered per position/person. The prices for the individual seating types are inserted in the “Price per person” column. Figures in the price per person column will then be used to determine the total cost of the seating configuration provided. This total will be entered in “Box A” and carried to Proposal Form E. Purchasers may select gray, blue, or tan for seating colors and black, gray, blue, or tan for flooring colors.

Price Proposal Form D Proposal Form D is a list of all of the available options as explained in Part 3. The proposer will simply provide the amount that each option will cost (per item) in the “Price per Option” column. All amounts in the “Price per Option” column will be summed and entered at the bottom of the form in the “Total” line. This total will be carried to Proposal Form E for the Total Proposal Price.

With Price Proposal Form D Proposal Form D is a list of all options as explained in Part 3. The proposer will simply provide the amount that each available option will cost (per item) in the “Price per Option” column. If there is no charge for a particular option, a zero (0) should be entered in the appropriate space. An option’s availability / applicability to this proposal will be determined by the FDOT. All amounts in the “Price per Option” column will be summed and entered at the bottom of the form in the “Total” line. This total will be carried to Proposal Form E for the Total Proposal Price.

With:

(“as-built” drawings, service manual and parts manual may be on a digital or web based platform as determined by the Purchaser).

(“as-built” drawings, service manual and parts manual may be on a digital or web based platform as determined by the Contractor).

Vehicle shall be equipped with a fully automatic wheelchair lift or ramp mounted on the curbside of the vehicle, accessible via access doors. The lift or ramp installation shall not affect the structural integrity of the vehicle. For cutaway type buses the wheelchair entrance door shall be dual panel swinging type with windows. The outer edges of the wheelchair access doors shall have a continuous watertight seal. A cylinder type gas shock mechanism for opening and closing the door shall be installed. This mechanism shall be capable of holding the door in the fully open position when the lift is in use. The wheelchair lift shall be installed using the instructions and hardware provided by the lift manufacturer. A minimum of four (4) support bars installed underneath the floor are required. Proposal shall include a detailed description of the method of attachment of door frame/structure to the body cage.

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Vehicle shall be equipped with a fully automatic wheelchair lift or ramp mounted on the curbside of the vehicle, accessible via access doors. The lift or ramp installation shall not affect the structural integrity of the vehicle. For cutaway type buses the wheelchair entrance door shall be dual panel swinging type with windows. The outer edges of the wheelchair access doors shall have a continuous watertight seal. A cylinder type gas shock mechanism for opening and closing the door shall be installed. This mechanism shall be capable of holding the door in the fully open position when the lift is in use. The wheelchair lift shall be installed using the instructions and hardware provided by the lift manufacturer and shall meet FMVSS requirements. Proposal shall include a detailed description of the wheelchair lift or ramp attachment method and FMVSS testing documentation.

Proposal shall include attachment method of door frame/structure to the body cage.

Second stage bodies shall have a modesty panel positioned at the rear side of the entry door. Panel will be mounted with 1½ - 2 inch spacing between the bottom of the panel and the floor to facilitate cleaning. Fastening of the panel shall be by bolts and cap nuts; screws are not acceptable. The forward side of this panel shall include a handrail for boarding and alighting passengers in line with the door grab handles described above in 2.27.1.

Second stage cutaway and low floor bus bodies shall have a modesty panel positioned at the rear side of the entry door and behind the driver seat. Panels shall be mounted with 1½ - 2 inch spacing between the bottom of the panel and the floor to facilitate cleaning. Modesty panels shall be supported by stainless-steel tubing as described in 2.29.5. Fastening of the panel shall be by bolts and cap nuts; screws are not acceptable. The forward side of the entry door area panel shall include a handrail for boarding and alighting passengers.

EXHIBIT 16: PRE-QUALIFICATION STRUCTURAL TESTING FOR CUTAWAY BUSES ACQUIRED BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA

1. SCOPE

Pre-Qualification Structural Testing for Cutaway Buses Acquired by the State of Florida (PRE-QUAL) applies to all cutaway type vehicles procured through FDOT TRIPS (Transit-Research-Inspection-Procurement Services) contracts that have not undergone the Rollover Crashworthiness Assessment for Cutaway Buses Acquired by the State of Florida (FL-STANDARD).

2. PURPOSE

The purpose of the PRE-QUAL tests is to ensure that all cutaway buses acquired through FDOT TRIPS contracts have a minimum level of structural integrity. PRE-QUAL results do not predict performance on the FL-STANDARD. Figure 1. PRE-QUAL Testing Hierarchy

3. APPROVAL

The PRE-QUAL process consists of five requirements as shown in Figure 1. All requirements must be successfully completed before a manufacturer is considered Pre-Qualified, after which FDOT will grant the manufacturer a Temporary Waiver Contract. The PRE-QUAL process must be successfully completed prior to first build; no buses will be built until the Temporary Waiver Contract is obtained. The PRE-QUAL process is intended to be completed in 90 days. This time period assumes prompt supply of all required test materials by the manufacturer.

4. REQUIREMENTS

More detailed descriptions of the required approval procedures may be found in the PRE-QUAL Test Procedure.

4.1. Drawing Review – The manufacturer will be required to provide complete assembly drawings of the passenger compartment frame for evaluation. The drawings must include a detailed description of all structural connections.

4.2. Frame Evaluation – The manufacturer will be required to provide a passenger compartment frame consisting of only metal structural components. This will include the complete floor, sidewall, and roof assemblies - the entry stairwell and front cap structure is not required. If the flooring material is an integral part of the floor to wall connection, it should also be included. In addition, one skinned sidewall panel (driver side) must be provided. The frame and sidewall panel should be constructed using normal production methods. These components will be delivered to FDOT Springhill Road Bus Testing Facility in Tallahassee, FL.

4.2.1 The provided frame will be compared with the assembly drawings. The frame will fail the evaluation if it is inconsistent with the previously provided assembly drawings or found not representative of normal production.

4.3. Wall to Floor (WF) Connection Test – The WF test is conducted to assess the strength of the sidewall to floor connection. In this test the floor portion of the test panel is fixed, and a force is then slowly applied to the sidewall portion. The applied load and the resulting rotation about the connection will be recorded simultaneously during the test. The energy required to rotate the sidewall through 16.7 deg. is then calculated and compared to the required threshold value. To account for different column spacing (and thus total number of columns in the frame), the threshold values are relative to the typical longitudinal distance between adjacent columns in the passenger compartment frame.Figure 2. PRE-QUAL Connection Test Fixed Portion of Test Panel Applied Load Measured Rotation

4.3.1 The test panel will include two adjacent sidewall columns plus 150mm to each side measured from the outside column face.

4.3.2. Application of loading may be in either direction (either towards or away from the inside face of the column).

4.3.3. A minimum of three WF connections cut from the provided body cage will be tested.

4.4. Wall to Roof (WR) Connection Test – The WR test is conducted to assess the strength of the sidewall to roof connection. In this test the roof portion of the test panel is fixed, and a force is then slowly applied to the sidewall portion. The applied load and the resulting rotation about the connection will be recorded simultaneously during the test. The energy required to rotate the sidewall through 23.0 deg. is then calculated and compared to the required threshold value. To account for different column spacing (and thus total number of columns in the frame), the threshold values are relative to the typical longitudinal distance between adjacent columns in the passenger compartment frame.

4.4.1 The test panel will include two adjacent sidewall columns plus 150mm to each side measured from the outside column face.

4.4.2. Application of loading may be in either direction (either towards or away from the inside face of the column).

4.4.3. A minimum of three WR connections cut from the provided body cage will be tested.

4.5. Sidewall Panel Test – The Sidewall Panel test uses an impact hammer to dynamically deliver a calculated amount of kinetic energy to the test panel, as shown in Figure 3. The test energy is scaled according to the typical panel width of the passenger compartment (longitudinal distance between two adjacent columns). The resulting maximum permanent panel deflection is then measured after impact and compared to the threshold value.

4.5.1. The test panel will include two adjacent sidewall columns (plus 150mm of the sidewall structure on each side measured from the outside column face).Figure 3. PRE-QUAL Sidewall Panel Test Calculated Height

4.5.2. A minimum of two panels cut from the skinned sidewall will be tested.

4.5.3. The impact will be to the exterior side of the panel.

4.5.3. The hammer will be raised to the height calculated to deliver the required kinetic energy at initial impact with the test panel surface. It will then be cleanly released and allowed to fall under only the force of gravity until it impacts the test panel.

4.6 Required Test Thresholds – The WF, WR, and Sidewall Panel Test will each be considered “passed” if the average result of the tested samples from each test meets the requirements given in Table 1.

Table 1: PRE-QUAL Required Test Thresholds Table 1. PRE-QUAL Required Test Thresholds

5. PRE-QUAL STAR RATING

In addition to pass or fail, the tested passenger compartment frame may earn a star (*) as part of the FDOT TRIPS PRE-QUAL Star Rating. A star will be awarded if the average result of the tested samples from each test meets the requirements given in Table 2.

Table 2. PRE-QUAL Star Rating

6. DISCLAIMER

Neither the Crashworthiness and Impact Analysis Laboratory of the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, its faculty, Florida State University, Florida A&M University, and their respective Boards of Trustees, nor the Florida Department of Transportation make any warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, quality, or usefulness of the information contained in this publication for any purpose. In no event will FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, Florida State University, Florida A & M University, their respective Boards of Trustees, nor the Florida Department of Transportation be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special, consequential damages, or any damages whatsoever arising out of or connected with the use or misuse of this document. The parties do not warrant that the prescribed tests and calculations are sufficient to guarantee safety or structural integrity of any vehicle in an actual collision.

EXHIBIT 16: PRE-QUALIFICATION STRUCTURAL TESTING FOR CUTAWAY BUSES ACQUIRED BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA

1. Scope Pre-Qualification Structural Testing for Cutaway Buses Acquired by the State of Florida (PRE-QUAL) applies to all cutaway type vehicles procured through FDOT TRIPS (Transit-Research-Inspection-Procurement Services) contracts that have not undergone the Rollover Crashworthiness Assessment for Cutaway Buses Acquired by the State of Florida (FL-STANDARD).

The PRE-QUAL evaluation was developed based on the cutaway bus passenger compartment being constructed using steel tubing and “traditional” methods. The intent of the PRE-QUAL evaluation process is to ensure the cutaway bus has a minimum level of structural integrity - not discourage the use of new materials and/or assembly methods. FDOT recognizes the connection tests (4.3, 4.4), panel test (4.5), and/or the test thresholds (4.6) may not apply to all designs and materials used by manufacturers. In such cases, FDOT will work with the manufacturer to determine and document alternative approval methods.

2. Purpose The purpose of the PRE-QUAL evaluation is to ensure that all cutaway buses acquired through FDOT TRIPS contracts have a minimum level of structural integrity. PRE-QUAL results do not predict performance on the FL-STANDARD. Figure 1: PRE-QUAL Testing Hierarchy

3. Approval The PRE-QUAL process consists of five requirements as shown in Figure 1. All requirements must be successfully completed before a manufacturer is considered Pre-Qualified, after which FDOT will grant the manufacturer a Temporary Waiver Contract. The PRE-QUAL process must be successfully completed prior to first build; no buses will be built until the Temporary Waiver Contract is obtained. The PRE-QUAL process is intended to be completed in 90 days. This time period assumes prompt supply of all required test materials by the manufacturer.

4. Requirements More detailed descriptions of the required approval procedures may be found in the PRE-QUAL Test Procedure.

4.1. Drawing Review – The manufacturer will be required to provide complete assembly drawings of the passenger compartment frame for evaluation. The drawings must include a detailed description of all structural connections.

4.2. Frame Evaluation – The manufacturer will be required to provide a passenger compartment frame consisting of only metal structural components. This will include the complete floor, sidewall, roof, entry stairwell, and front cap structure. If the flooring material is an integral part of the floor to wall connection, it should also be included. In addition, one skinned sidewall panel (driver side) must be provided. The frame and sidewall panel should be constructed using normal production methods. These components will be delivered to FDOT Springhill Road Bus Testing Facility in Tallahassee, FL.

4.2.1 The provided frame will be compared with the assembly drawings. The frame will fail the evaluation if it is inconsistent with the previously provided assembly drawings or found not representative of normal production.

4.3. Wall to Floor (WF) Connection Test – The WF test is conducted to assess the strength of the sidewall to floor connection. In this test the floor portion of the test panel is fixed, and a force is then slowly applied to the sidewall portion. The applied load and the resulting rotation about the connection will be recorded simultaneously during the test. The energy required to rotate the sidewall through 16.7 deg. is then calculated and compared to the required threshold value. To account for different column spacing (and thus total number of columns in the frame), the threshold values are relative to the typical longitudinal distance between adjacent columns in the passenger compartment frame.Figure 2: PRE-QUAL Connection Test Fixed Portion of Test Panel Applied Load Measured Rotation

4.3.1 The test panel will include two adjacent sidewall columns plus 150mm to each side measured from the outside column face.

4.3.2. Application of loading may be in either direction (either towards or away from the inside face of the column).

4.3.3. A minimum of three WF connections cut from the provided body cage will be tested.

4.4. Wall to Roof (WR) Connection Test – The WR test is conducted to assess the strength of the sidewall to roof connection. In this test the roof portion of the test panel is fixed, and a force is then slowly applied to the sidewall portion. The applied load and the resulting rotation about the connection will be recorded simultaneously during the test. The energy required to rotate the sidewall through 23.0 deg. is then calculated and compared to the required threshold value. To account for different column spacing (and thus total number of columns in the frame), the threshold values are relative to the typical longitudinal distance between adjacent columns in the passenger compartment frame.

4.4.1 The test panel will include two adjacent sidewall columns plus 150mm to each side measured from the outside column face.

4.4.2. Application of loading may be in either direction (either towards or away from the inside face of the column).

4.4.3. A minimum of three WR connections cut from the provided body cage will be tested.

4.5. Sidewall Panel Test – The Sidewall Panel test uses an impact hammer to dynamically deliver a calculated amount of kinetic energy to the test panel, as shown in Figure 3. The test energy is scaled according to the typical panel width of the passenger compartment (longitudinal distance between two adjacent columns). The resulting maximum permanent panel deflection is then measured after impact and compared to the threshold value.Figure 3: PRE-QUAL Sidewall Panel Test Calculated Height

4.5.1. The test panel will include two adjacent sidewall columns (plus 150mm of the sidewall structure on each side measured from the outside column face).

4.5.2. A minimum of two panels cut from the skinned sidewall will be tested.

4.5.3. The impact will be to the exterior side of the panel.

4.5.3. The hammer will be raised to the height calculated to deliver the required kinetic energy at initial impact with the test panel surface. It will then be cleanly released and allowed to fall under only the force of gravity until it impacts the test panel.

4.6 Required Test Thresholds – The WF, WR, and Sidewall Panel Test will each be considered “passed” if the average result of the tested samples from each test meets the requirements given in Table 1.

Table 1: PRE-QUAL Required Test Thresholds

5. PRE-QUAL Star Rating In addition to pass or fail, the tested passenger compartment frame may earn a star (*) as part of the FDOT TRIPS Crashworthiness Star Rating. A star will be awarded if the average result of the tested samples from each test meets the requirements given in Table 2 (all three thresholds must be met to earn a star).

Table 2: PRE-QUAL Star Rating

6. Disclaimer Neither the Crashworthiness and Impact Analysis Laboratory of the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, its faculty, Florida State University, Florida A&M University, and their respective Boards of Trustees, nor the Florida Department of Transportation make any warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, quality, or usefulness of the information contained in this publication for any purpose. In no event will FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, Florida State University, Florida A & M University, their respective Boards of Trustees, nor the Florida Department of Transportation be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special, consequential damages, or any damages whatsoever arising out of or connected with the use or misuse of this document. The parties do not warrant that the prescribed tests and calculations are sufficient to guarantee safety or structural integrity of any vehicle in an actual collision.

Standard seating systems (seat frames and installation) must meet or exceed all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards including FMVSS 210 seat belt certification test. All seats shall have the following minimum requirements: Upholstery shall be germicidal, mold resistant type, thirty-two ounce per linear yard material. Colors are shown in Exhibit 2, Part 1. All buses shall have three-point passenger safety belts. Proposal shall include a description of the seats proposed along with a copy of their seat pull test for each bus model.

All seating systems (seat frames and installation) must meet or exceed all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards including FMVSS 210 seat belt certification test. All seats shall have the following minimum requirements: Upholstery shall be germicidal, mold resistant type, thirty-two ounce per linear yard material. Colors are shown in Exhibit 2, Part 1. All buses shall have three-point passenger safety belts. Proposal shall include a description of the seats proposed along with a copy of their seat pull test for each bus model. Proposal shall include an option for fully encapsulated seat cushioning with FTA Docket 90-A compliant vinyl upholstery.

3.4.8 Fully encapsulated seat cushioning with FTA Docket 90-A compliant vinyl upholstery.

3.4.8 Fully encapsulated seat cushioning with FTA Docket 90-A compliant vinyl upholstery.

Optional bicycle transport devices (racks, holders, etc.)

Pricing may also be provided for FTA Docket 90-A compliant interior side wall panel covering.

Pre-Proposal Questions

1. Page 13: Please change “ninety (90)” to “180” due to industrywide supply chain issues.

FDOT Response: The 90-day delivery timeline is preferred in this RFP. Proposal response shall include a delivery schedule.

2. Page 17: Please change “as determined by the Purchaser” to as determined by the Contractor”. We no longer offer Parts Manuals since parts numbers and prices become outdated often before the printing of the manuals. Instead we offer our web based online parts store.

FDOT Response: Accepted. See addendum for 1.22.0.

3. Page 18: Altoona Test reports are over 100 pages. Please allow proposers to submit the full Altoona test as part of the electronic proposals only. We can provide shorter executive summary with the paper proposals. Also, see page 2 of RFP.

FDOT Response: Accepted. Full Altoona testing report can be on the electronic proposal with a summary included in the paper proposals.

4. Page 56: There may be certain Price Proposal Form D optional equipment items that may not be available due to supply chain issues. Please delete the requirement to quote all optional equipment items.

FDOT Response: See addendum for Part 1, Exhibit 2.

5. Page 62: Please allow vinyl in lieu of paint for partial body colors other than white. Please clarify, what does; “Agencies will select colors (2) for background…” mean considering; “All paint scheme pricing shall reflect white base coat.”

FDOT Response: Acknowledged. Standard paint is white as stated in 2.34.2. Propose other paint schemes as noted in Part 6, Exhibit 6A and Price Proposal Form C.

6. Page 62: Please allow proposers to submit four sided photos or proofs in lieu of drawings?

FDOT Response: Accepted. Four-sided paint scheme photos can be used in proposal.

7. Page 63, Form D: Please consider the following optional equipment requests.

FDOT Response: Note that Diesel is available on some chassis, thus N/A would not be acceptable on Price Proposal Form D for said model if it were being proposed. N/A can be entered if diesel is not available for a specific chassis model being proposed. Note: A separate Price Proposal is required for each model.

FDOT Response: All seat pricing is per seat/passenger.

FDOT Response: Optional seat upholstery pricing is per seat/passenger.

FDOT Response: Denied. 3.4.6 remains as is.

FDOT Response: Camera system features, options and maximum number of cameras are driven by purchasers’ requests. Propose the camera systems/configurations that you will provide. Add extra rows/cells to the proposal document if necessary.

FDOT Response: Propose the computer systems that you will provide. See 3.15.6, p. 149.

FDOT Response: PA systems may be hand-held, hands-free or a combination type. Propose the PA systems that you will provide. See 3.16.1, p. 150.

FDOT Response: Propose the hands-free cellular/2-way radio systems that you will provide.

FDOT Response: 3.16.3 is a request for an upgraded radio. See 3.16.3 on p. 150

FDOT Response: Add rows to the proposal document if more space is needed. Manual destination signs must meet 3.17.1. See p. 150.

Is this just a front sign, or is a side sign required as well?

FDOT Response: Automatic destination signs must meet 3.17.2. See p. 150.

Is this option for all vehicle types or just a converted van, and not a body on chassis style vehicle?

FDOT Response: This option may be proposed for applicable vehicles.

FDOT Response: Acknowledged.

FDOT Response: The HEPA 2 with UV light is a Pro Air product.

FDOT Response: The S-filter is a Pro Air product.

FDOT Response: This barrier is for the driver’s area. Propose the barrier(s) you will provide.

FDOT Response: This barrier is for the driver’s area. Propose the barrier(s) you will provide.

Is this a driver’s barrier above the crossbar and modesty panel? Could you please provide more information for the type of product you’re looking for here?

FDOT Response: Proposal for this item is not required.

FDOT Response: Proposal for this item is not required.

8. Page 74: For corrosion protection we use galvanized steel in lieu of primed cold rolled steel in our body structure. Our steel floor structure is undercoated to comply with Ford QVM in lieu of primed. Please approve.

FDOT Response: Acknowledged. Proposal shall include a description of the corrosion prevention process and products utilized in application to vehicle.

9. Page 78: Please delete the diesel option for cutaway van chasses. Neither Ford nor GM offers a diesel engine any longer on these chasses.

FDOT Response: Note that Diesel is available on some chassis, thus N/A would not be acceptable on Price Proposal Form D for said model if it were being proposed. N/A may be entered if diesel is not available for a specific chassis model being proposed. Note: A separate Price Proposal is required for each model.

10. Page 78: Please delete the requirement to provide estimated annual fuel and maintenance cost per mile and horsepower and torque ratings for engines offered. This information is not available from any chassis OEM or alternative fuel up-fitters. Vehicle duty cycles and operating profiles will significantly impact any “guesstimates”.

FDOT Response: Denied

11. Page 79: Is there a particular catalytic theft shield that the State prefers? If so, please provide make, model and sourcing information.

FDOT Response: No FDOT preference. Propose products that you will provide.

12. Page 87: In lieu of primer, we use galvanized steel in body wall structure and thoroughly undercoat our subfloor steel superstructure with an Pure Asphalt 76M undercoating material. Our undercoating process and product meets Ford QVM. Please approve.

FDOT Response: Proposal shall include details of the primer/rust and corrosion preventative product used. Products and processes will be evaluated when proposals are received.

13. Page 90: Please approve our standard 4-inch round specified lights which meet FMVSS standards in lieu of 7-inch.

FDOT Response: Proposal shall include LED lighting technical information, life expectancy, warranty, and identification of the manufacturer. Products will be evaluated when proposals are received

14. Page 97: Please clarify this section of the specification. All that was provided is the section title. May we presume that the chassis OEM system is satisfactory, assuming this applies to the driver’s area and not the passenger compartment?

FDOT Response: Heater/defroster is now incorporated with HVAC. See 2.38.10

15. Page 98: In lieu of primer we use Pure Asphalt 76M undercoating. Our undercoating is Ford QVM approved. Please approve. Processes and materials need to be described in proposal.

FDOT Response: Proposal shall include details of the primer/rust and corrosion preventative product used. Products and processes will be evaluated when proposals are received.

16. Page 102: In lieu of cylinder type gas shocks that fatigue in time, we use the more robust spring door hold open and catch. Please approve.

FDOT Response: Proposal shall describe your door hold-open device.

17. Please accept our standard lift mounting floor plate in lieu of the “4 support bars” drawing included.

FDOT Response: See addendum for section 2.39.2.

18. Page 103. Can you please clarify if the base vehicle needs QRT 360 system meeting WC-18, the spec seems to state this in the first paragraph, and then later on page 104 says that WC-18 systems are only to be offered as an option.

FDOT Response: In the first paragraph, ANSI/RESNA WC-18 refers to the testing, installation, and performance standards applicable to wheelchair securement devices. Slide and click type systems are preferred. WC-18 retractors shall be provided as an option.

19. Page 105: Please provide make, model and sourcing information for the specified vehicle data recorder and clarify what the “vehicle CAN bus, system and its make model and sourcing information.

FDOT Response: All proposals shall include a vehicle data recorder meeting 2.41.7.

20. Battery Box Disconnect Switch - this item seems to not exist in the current Specs. Does FDOT not want a battery box disconnect switch to be included as standard?

FDOT Response: Battery master disconnect switch has been removed as standard equipment. It may be offered as an option.

21. Stanchion & Modesty Panel Behind The Driver - this time seems to not exist in the current Specs. Does FDOT not want this item to be included as standard?

FDOT Response: See addendum for section 2.29.4.

22. Option Sheet / Freedman High Back Seats - This item is included on the Option Sheet with very little explanation. Are we to quote Freedman High Back Seats as 2PT or 3PT?

FDOT Response: All bus seating, including optional seating shall have 3-point passenger safety belts.

Drawing Review

Frame Evaluation

Wall to Roof Test

Panel Test

Wall to Floor Test

Drawing Review

Frame Evaluation

Wall to Roof Test

Panel Test

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