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| REQUEST FOR APPROVALS/CLARIFICATIONS | ||||||
| 40' Orion VII Diesel Heavy-Duty Transit Buses | ||||||
| Item # | Page | Section | Title | Specification Requirement | Request for Approval/Clarification | GSA Response |
| 1 | 7 | 3.0.1.2 | Underbody Clearance | All components under the bus (including the oil pan) shall be protected from any impact with foreign objects. | Daimler Buses wishes to clarify the structure would become in contact in the event the approach and departure angles become encroached. Covering the underside of the engine compartment impacts air flow for cooling system performance and prevents mechanic making visual inspections and maintenance. | Clarification |
| 2 | 15 | 3.1.2.1 | Diesel Engine | Each bus vehicle shall be powered by an in-line 6 cylinder diesel engine with a minimum rating of 280 BHP and 925 ft. lb. torque and meeting the requirements below. | Daimler Buses advises the Cummins ISL280 engine has a maximum torque of 900 ft.lb. in lieu of 925 ft.lb. | Approved change |
| 3 | 17 | 3.1.2.3 | Engine high-idle speed | Operate only when engaged by a driver operated two-way toggle switch mounted on the dash or side console………… | Daimler Buses requests approval to provide rocker switches manufactured by Carling. The Orion VII electrical system and instrument panels are designed to accommodate these switches. Toggle switches are not available. | Approved change |
| 4 | 19 | 3.1.2.9 | Power Steering | A power steering system, Ross or equal, shall be provided… | Daimler Buses requests approval to provide a Sheppard steering gear. The power steering pump is manufactured by TRW. | Approved as equal |
| 5 | 19 | 3.1.2.9 | Power Steering | The power steering hydraulic pump may be a two stage pump that also powers the cooling fan(s). | Daimler Buses wishes to clarify, the fan is mechanically driven. | Clarification |
| 6 | 21 | 3.1.4 | Fuel Tank | The fuel tank(s) shall be aluminum or stainless steel and shall be equipped with an external, hex head, brass drain plug. | Daimler wishes to clarify, the drain plug is external, square head. | Approved change |
| 7 | 22 | 3.3 | Fluid Lines, Fittings and Clamps, and Charge Air Pipework | Lines within the engine compartment shall be composed of steel tubing | Daimler wishes to clarify stainless steel and copper tubing are used in the engine compartment for all lines. Charge air piping is aluminized steel tubing. | Clarification |
| 8 | 23 | 3.4.1 | Suspension | Bushings shall be permanently lubricated and interchangeable at all positions. | Daimler wishes to clarify the suspension has rubber bushings which do not require lubrication. | Approved change |
| 9 | 24 | 3.4.5 | Kneeling | A full front and right rear kneeling system | Daimler standard kneeling system is full front. The torsional stiffness will not allow a single corner of the vehicle to kneel. | Rear must kneel as well as front. Change will be made to remove reference to "right" rear |
| 10 | 25 | 3.6 | Brakes | Brake linings shall have extra service transit linings Abex 931-83/931-162 (EE697/MC685), or equal. | Daimler wishes to clarify the braking system exceeds all the regulations required. The linings have extra service transit application and are manufactured by Federal Mogul for the Meritor axles. | Clarification |
| 11 | 28 | 3.7.4 | Air Dryer | An air dryer with replaceable, spin-on cartridge, desiccant air dryer; Meritor Model SS1200 or Bendix AD-IP | Daimler requests approval to provide a Bendix AD9 in lieu of the AD-IP. This is due to the dual air dryer configuration required for EPA10 engines. | Approved change |
| 12 | 38 | 3.17 | Paint | At least two coats of paint shall be applied, with appropriate surface preparation between coats. | Daimler buses wishes to clarify the DuPont Imron Elite Express paint process has been developed to meet the specifications with a single coat application. | Approved change |
| 13 | 38 | 3.17.3 | Vehicle Body Exterior | Colors and paint schemes shall be provided by the Government. | Daimler Buses requires paint scheme details. | Offer minimum to be OEM white as required in Section 3.17. Option PNT to be quoted as three color paint scheme, details to be provided with order. |
| 14 | 39 | 3.2 | Windshield Wipers and Washers | No part of the windshield or wiper mechanism shall be damaged by manual manipulation of the arms. | Daimler Buses advises that aggressive manual manipulation may damage the arms. | Clarification |
| 15 | 40 | 3.21 | Service Compartments and Access Doors | Service compartments and access doors shall have stainless steel piano hinges………… | Daimler Buses advises all hinges are stainless steel, but are not piano hinges. The hinges comply with the intent of the specifications. | Approved change |
| 16 | 41 | 3.22 | Bumpers | The bumpers shall wrap around the bus without exceeding allowable bus width. | Daimler Buses requests approval for rear bumper which is flush mounted in lieu of wrap around. This allows bus washing without snagging brushes as well as mitigates a hand hold for "bumper riding" under winter slippery conditions. | Approved change |
| 17 | 45 | 3.24.5.6 | Door Sealing | A tongue and groove elastomeric edge shall be installed on the leading edge of each door panel to form an acoustic and weather-tight seal. | The Vapor doors specified are provided with an overlapping seal in lieu of a tongue and groove seal. | Approved change |
| 18 | 45 | 3.24.5.6 | Door Sealing | Doors shall be approximately flush with the bus vehicle body exterior when closed. | Daimler Buses advises the door s are flush along the top and bottom. The door panels are flat, and the bus sidewall has a 5 degree crease at midpoint. | Clarification |
| 19 | 46 | 3.26.2 | Interior Panels | Interior side-trim panels shall be textured anodized aluminum or melamine with adequate support backing. | Daimler Buses request approval for our standard interior panels which are composite panels which comply with all specification requirements including Docket 90. | Approved change |
| 20 | 47 | 3.26.2 | Interior Panels | • |
Roof ceiling panel-- Antique white Window pier panels-- white gloss Bottom sidewall panels--charcoal gray
| Back rear panel carpeting--charcoal gray; luggage rack wheel well cover--flat black. | Daimler Buses requests approval for our standard colors which are more aesthetically pleasing; Roof ceiling panels are Antique white. Window pillar panels are a medium gray. Bottom sidewall panels are a dark gray. Back rear panel is a dark gray composite panel, vacuum formed and not carpeted. Wheel wells are dark gray. | Approved change | |||||
| 21 | 47 | 3.26.2.2 | Operator Barrier | Barrier shall be constructed of melamine or fiberglass. | Daimler Buses advises the operator barrier is integrated with the operator compartment consisting of a radio compartment, safety equipment compartment, operator storage compartment, electrical compartment and forms a complete enclosure to isolate the operator. It is constructed from aluminum powder painted gray material. | Approved change | |
| 22 | 48 | 3.26.2.8 | Access Panels and Doors Interior | All door hinges shall be of the stainless steel piano type. | Daimler Buses requests approval to provide our standard stainless steel hinges which are not piano type for all doors. Operator barrier compartments are stainless steel piano type. | Approved change | |
| 23 | 49 | 3.27 | Floor Covering | The standee line at the rear door area shall be a minimum of 21 inches wide. | Daimler Buses requests approval to provide our standard standee line at the rear door, which is 15 inches wide. | Approved change | |
| 24 | 51 | 3.31.2 | Wheelchair Ramp | A front door located, automatically-controlled, ramp system, Lift-U® Model LU-6, or equal, compliant to requirements defined in 49 CFR Part 38, shall provide ingress and egress quickly, safely, and comfortably, both in forward and rearward directions, for a passenger in a wheelchair from a level street or curb. The ramp shall be of a simple hinged, flip-out type design. The deployed ramp shall be 30-1/2 inches wide (minimum) and 48 inches long (minimum). | Daimler Buses requests approval to provide the Lift-U model LU-11, which is a 1:6 configuration which improves access due to less ramp slope, which exceeds specifications. The ramp platform between side rails is 30.13 wide. | Approved equal | |
| 25 | 61 | 3.37 | Exterior Mirrors | Each mirror shall feature motorized adjustment (being remote controlled in an ergonomically efficient manner relative to a seated operator) and have 12-volt heating elements. | Daimler Buses advises the mirrors are 24 volt. | Approved change | |
| 26 | 62 | 3.38 | PA System | The gooseneck microphone shall be a Shure Model 503BG, or equal, and equipped with the Shure model GN27B, or equal, gooseneck and mounting flange. The gooseneck microphone shall be mounted hanging vertically from the driver side “A” pillar. | Daimler Buses requests approval to provide our standard gooseneck microphone as supplied by REI. It is mounted at the base of the "A" pillar. | Approved change | |
| 27 | 62 | 3.4 | Storage Locker | This locker shall be located over the side operator's window. | Daimler Buses wishes to clarify the locker is incorporated into the operator's barrier box. The operator's compartment is overhead and directly behind the operator. | Approved change | |
| 28 | 62 | 3.43 | HVAC | The HVAC unit shall be a Thermo King T series rear-mounted system | Daimler Buses wishes to clarify that EPA10 buses require the rear upper portion of the vehicle for the exhaust after treatment system. As a result the HVAC system is roof mounted. The unit as access doors which are accessible form the sides of the vehicle without having to go on the roof. | Clarification | |
| 29 | 63 | 3.43 | HVAC | IntelligAIRE® II Total Climate Control system (includes RS-232 serial interface) | Daimler Buses advises the control system has been upgraded to IntelligAIRE III. | Clarification | |
| 30 | 73 | 3.46.11 | Battery Disconnect Switch and Jump Starting | Jump start positive and ground studs shall be furnished and located near the battery disconnect switch. | Daimler Buses requests approval to locate the jump start receptacle in the engine compartment. The engine compartment is adjacent the battery compartment and disconnect switch. | Approved change | |
| 31 | 104 | 4.5.4 | Option AFC | Transfer mounting, cutting, and punching equipment shall be located in a position convenient to the operator. | Daimler Buses would require details on specific equipment required, including manufacturer, part numbers, quantities. | This option deleted |
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