RFB0015_Specification_159-111_&_159-112.pdf

Specification 159-111 & 159-112

January 12, 2026

COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO

INTERNAL SERVICES AGENCY

FLEET SERVICES DIVISION

SCOPE: This specification describes two (2) thirty-six thousand two hundred (36,200) pound GVWR minimum, rear engine, diesel powered, Type D buses. These buses will be used by the County of

Sacramento Sheriff’s Department for the transport of inmates. The buses shall be built to a specific floor plan to seat thirty-nine (39) inmates, two (2) Deputies, and one (1) driver. A secure partition system with divided cells shall be incorporated as outlined within these specifications.

I. GENERAL

1. It is the intent of the County to purchase a piece of equipment that will provide optimum benefit to the County. This does not necessarily mean that the County will buy the lowest priced product.

Consideration will be given to the engine emissions, product warranty, service and parts support available in the Sacramento area, the number of satisfied users in this area, delivery dates and bidders past performance.

2. After mission consideration, the single most important factor in the bid evaluation will be emissions reduction factor of the engine. The County of Sacramento is committed to purchasing engines for vehicle(s)/equipment that meet or exceed actual tailpipe emissions standards for current year, specified by the EPA for the engine manufacturer.

3. ON ROAD ENGINE EMISSIONS: Engines compliant with Federal 2010 emission requirements and certified at or lower than .2 g/bhp-hr for oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and .01 g/bhp-hr for particulate matter (PM) are required. Bids submitted must include 2010 Federal compliant engines.

4. CARB CERTIFICATION: CARB certification is required for all engines included in bid submissions. California ARB engine executive order(s) will be included with engines offered within the bid response. A bid response that does not include this document for standard and optional engines will be rejected.

5. REDUCED EMISSIONS OPTION: Sacramento County is committed to using low emission, clean air engines. Should a reduced emission engine or any reduced emission category level be available for the vehicle(s)/equipment specified, it will be included. This must be shown as an added cost option. Show the up-charge from an equivalent diesel fueled vehicle. CARB reduced emissions certificate will be included with bid response.

6. HYBRID AND ALTERNATIVE FUEL OPTION PREFERENCE: Bidders are encouraged to submit options for hybrid systems and/or alternative fuel systems if available. The hybrid or alternative fuel options offered shall not be aftermarket or experimental systems, but will be fully engineered and tested and will be fully eligible for warranty and service work by the chassis manufacturer. Bids that do not include options for hybrid systems or alternative fuel systems will not be rejected, rather the County may select a bid that includes a hybrid or alternative fuel option if it determines that it is in the best interest of the County to help meet Fleet Rule emission requirements, reduce fuel consumption or reduce emissions. Bidders are encouraged to use available grant or incentive monies to help reduce the final price of the vehicle / equipment offered. Any grant or incentive monies that a vendor includes that reduce the final price of the bid will list the amount and grant or incentive name. Vendor will be responsible for all administrative work to complete the application process of the grant or incentive.

7. USERS LIST: Bidder will provide, with the bid, a user’s list showing the names and addresses of businesses and other entities in the Sacramento area using the bid product. This may be used as a reference list by the County and consideration will be given to the number of users in this area.

8. DOCUMENT REVIEW: The bidder will provide, for the County’s review, at the County’s request, prior to bid award, copies of shop and service manuals for the equipment that was bid. Incomplete shop or service information may be cause for rejecting a bid.

9. DEMONSTRATION: At the request of the County the bidder may be required to provide a demonstration of the product bid. At the request of the County, failure to provide a demonstration as soon as reasonably possible but not to exceed thirty (30) days from the time of the request or failure of the product to perform satisfactorily during the demonstration may be grounds for bid rejection.

10. BIDDER’S BASIC DATA SHEET: A Sacramento County’s Bidder’s Basic Data Sheet will be completed and submitted with the bid submission.

11. START UP AND TRAINING: At the option of the County, the successful bidder will be required to provide up to eight (8) hours of operator and eight (8) hours of mechanic training. Instructor(s) used will be qualified and experienced with the equipment on which they are training. Bidders will be prepared to provide the following in writing to the County upon request:

a. Qualifications and experience of instructor(s) with specified vehicle(s) or equipment.

b. Curriculum used during the operator and mechanics training.

c. The County may require the instructor(s) to be certified and provide certified training. If this requirement is necessary it will be requested in the “OPTIONS” portion of the specifications for additional costs.

12. REGULATIONS: The unit furnished to meet these specifications, including all equipment and accessories, will comply with all current regulations of (1) California Vehicle Codes; (2) California

Code of Regulations, (3)California Air Resources Board; (4) Cal-OSHA standards as applicable; (4)

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; (6) Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and

Regulations; (7) California Environmental Protection Agency Air Resources Board and any other

Federal, State or local legal requirements that may apply.

13. RESPONSIBILITY: Vendor / Dealer will be responsible for vehicle / equipment compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, laws, etc., governing such vehicle / equipment at the time of delivery. Acceptance of such vehicle / equipment by the County will not relieve Dealer / Vendor of the responsibility of items that do not meet such requirements. Should any of these specifications conflict with any code, regulation, law, etc., the Dealer / Vendor will notify the County before manufacturing starts. Dealer / Vendor will not be held responsible for changes required by codes, laws, regulations, etc., to vehicle / equipment after the time of delivery.

14. SWITCHES AND INDICATOR LIGHTS: All switches and indicator lights inside the cab will be within easy reach and view of the operator. Lights will not be concealed, mounted or positioned in such a way that the operator while seated is not able to determine if a light is illuminated.

15. LABELS: All controls (levers, pedals, push buttons, switches, etc.) and indicator lamps will be clearly labeled as to function and direction of operation. Unless otherwise specified herein, all labeling will be permanent placard type nameplates. Labels will be engraved metal or engraved laminated plastic and will not utilize glues or press-on attachments. Hand engraving is not acceptable. Factory embossed knobs or handles are acceptable.

16. FACTORY CAB AUXILIARY SWITCHES: Should factory auxiliary switches be available for equipment such as strobes, work lights, PTO, pumps, body control circuits, etc. the chassis will be provided with such switches sufficient to control all equipment. When the factory auxiliary switches are available they will be used to provide the control for the intended equipment, NO

EXCEPTIONS. Switches may only emit light from back lit labels or from an indicator light when switch is activated. Switches will also conform to “SWITCHES AND INDICATOR LIGHTS” and

“LABELS” above.

17. HOSES, CABLES AND ELECTRICAL: For all motor vehicle body, ancillary equipment installation and trailer construction all hoses, lines, electrical cables and wiring will conform to the following:

a. All will be securely supported using properly sized vinyl coated or rubber cushion “P” type metal clamps (see http://www.mcmaster.com/#cushioned-cable-clamps/=ckmkdw for example).

b. Tie-wraps will be used only as necessary to aid in the securement of hose bundles. Tie-wraps will not be used for the primary supporting or securing of hoses/lines. Stick-on or glue-on retainers are not acceptable. Tie wrap tails will be cut flush and smooth with the buckle and not leaving a point or sharp edge to injure personnel. Any tie wraps not finished in this manner will be rejected during inspections.

c. Grommets will be used where any hoses, cables or electrical wires pass through compartments, frame members, bulkheads or any other material that may cause abrasion.

d. Positive protection or metal shielding will be used to prevent chaffing against frame members, sharp edges, fasteners, components, etc.

e. Any penetration of a weather resistant or proof type tool box, cabinet or compartment will be sealed to avoid water intrusion.

f. Wiring, internal and external, will be enclosed in loom and hoses and cables will be properly secured and routed in a neat professional manner.

g. Any wiring passing through a compartment, tool or materials supply or work area will be encased in steel tubing for protection. Tube ends will be properly cleaned and de-burred to prevent any wire chaffing.

h. Electrical Tape is not permitted in wrapping wiring, connections or as a loom support.

i. The use of “Scotch Lock” or equivalent wiring harness connectors is not acceptable.

j. Any wire splices and/or butt connections will be soldered with shrink tube, or finished using heat shrink butt connectors or butt connectors with shrink tube.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#cushioned-cable-clamps/=ckmkdw

18. INVOICES: Final invoices for the equipment and options should be itemized in a manner that corresponds, and can be reconciled to the purchase order issued for the purchase of the equipment.

Dealer/Vendor will deliver invoice(s) for vehicle(s)/equipment to the following address:

County of Sacramento

Fleet Services Division

4001 Branch Center Road

Sacramento, CA. 95827

ATTN: Ronald Wirth

19. FEDERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTION: All pricing is to exclude Federal Excise Tax. An exemption certificate will be furnished by the County of Sacramento upon request.

20. DELIVERY: Vehicle/equipment will be delivered with standard tool kits and manuals to:

Fleet Services Division

4001 Branch Center Road

ATTN: Donald Lang or Alejandro Fernandez – (916) 875-5407

21. DMV DOCUMENTATION: Dealer/Vendor will be responsible for licensing this vehicle/equipment as required by the County. Each unit will be delivered with a Temporary

Registration (Exempt “E” plate). Owner documents will reflect:

4001 Branch Center Road

22. PAYMENT: The County will not accept the vehicle/equipment until all the conditions of this specification are met. The time period of terms and conditions of payment will not begin until after the County has accepted the vehicle/equipment.

23. NOISE LEVEL: The maximum allowable operating noise level for this vehicle/equipment, including all mechanical or hydraulic systems will not exceed 85dB(A) within the cab with the windows open unless pre-approved by the County.

24. WARRANTY AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: The regular manufacturer’s warranty will be furnished for each unit.

a. Minimum of one (1) year parts and labor warranty commencing from the date and mileage that the County accepts the unit shall be included.

b. Any available additional or extended warranty coverage shall be outlined and priced separately as an option in the bid response.

c. If the vehicle/equipment standard warranty or any component standard warranty exceeds one (1) year, that standard warranty will supersede the minimum requirements in these specifications.

d. All equipment on vehicle/equipment will be installed so that all manufacturers’ warranties remain in effect. Vendor/Dealer will be responsible for any equipment installed in such a way that voids any manufacturer warranties of those components.

e. Vendor/Dealer will be responsible for transportation and associated costs from the County facility to the designated warranty repair facility and return to the County facility for the unit(s) bid throughout the entire warranty period including extensions.

f. Warranty coverage will commence upon the acceptance of the completed unit by the County.

The dealer shall be responsible for all registrations and notifications to the manufacturer(s) to ensure that the warranty period commences as of the acceptance date so that the County receives all of the benefits of the full term of the warranty coverage.

g. In the event of a warrantable failure of the equipment during the warranty coverage period, after notification to the Vendor/Dealer of the failure by the County, the Vendor/Dealer shall have 72 hours, excluding weekends and holidays, to commence repairs on the equipment and shall act in good faith to complete the repairs in a reasonable amount of time. Failure of the Vendor/Dealer to commence repairs within the 72 hour period shall constitute an extension of the warranty period equal to the total amount of downtime experienced by the County as a result of the failure.

25. MANUALS: Vendor/Dealer will provide for each unit or series of like units and each of the units accessories (such as a compressor, generator, pumps, crane, body, hydraulic pump, etc.), the manuals listed below. Manuals provided will be current original manuals as supplied by the manufacturer for the same model provided to the County, not for “similar” models.

a. Operator’s Manuals – One copy for each vehicle plus two additional copies.

b. Safety Manuals - One copy for each vehicle plus two additional copies.

c. One (1) copy of the body builder’s layout book.

d. A copy of the line-set ticket showing options installed on each unit will be furnished if available.

NOTICE: The below listed manuals and software are required to be listed on the bid response sheet as an OPTION and priced separately. The bidder will identify in the bid response the series, part number, etc. of the manual(s) applicable for the vehicle/equipment proposed. The County of

Sacramento will then determine which manual(s) or software will be needed and may purchase them separately if required.

Optional Repair and Parts manuals will include cab, chassis, engine, drive train, electrical, hydraulic, air brake systems, accessories, auxiliary equipment etc., if applicable to completed vehicle/equipment.

e. Shop repair manual set (includes all components and auxiliary equipment). Paper manuals are preferred if available.

f. Parts manual set (includes all components and auxiliary equipment). CD’s are preferred if available.

g. Applicable diagnostic software required for engine, brakes, transmission or other operating systems including chassis software.

• Please list the type of media supplied on response page.

• Should any of the above manuals not be available for the vehicle/equipment it will be listed on the exception page of the bid response.

• All manuals, software and other media provided shall be original and complete as provided by the manufacturer. Facsimiles, photo copies, and copies of software or other media is not acceptable.

• Bid disqualification will result in a bidder not following the above requirement.

26. MODEL SELECTION: Only new models in current production, which are catalogued by the manufacturer, and for which printed literature and specifications, are available, will be acceptable.

All equipment catalogued as standard will be furnished with the vehicle/equipment whether or not it is listed in these specifications.

27. COMPONENTS: The component parts of the unit will be of proper size and design to safely withstand maximum stresses imposed by a maximum capacity load, and the manufacturer’s rated loads for axles and bearings will not be exceeded when the unit is loaded to such capacity. All driving parts will have a torque capacity sufficient to transmit maximum power developed by the engine. All components will be OEM unless not available as an OEM option. All components will be mounted or installed as per component manufacturer’s specifications.

28. CONSTRUCTION: Any apparent silence within any part of this specification as to any detail, or the omission from it of a detailed description concerning any point, will be regarded as meaning that only the best commercial practice is to prevail, and that only materials and workmanship of first quality are to be used. Corners will be rounded, edges and surfaces will be free of sharp edges and burrs. County personnel frequently service and maintain the equipment and will not at any time be exposed to injury from unfinished parts. Body and all components will allow for full movement of tires and suspension without rubbing, interfering or limiting in any way.

29. COMPLETED VEHICLE LABELS: If this vehicle/equipment is a chassis with a manufactured body, the body manufacturer will be registered with the National Highway Traffic Safety

Administration. The completed unit will be affixed with a label certifying compliance with all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and displaying vehicle identification and weight ratings. Labels will comply with Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Parts 565 through 568 for but not limited to information and placement.

30. FLUIDS AND SERVICING: The new vehicle/equipment will be completely serviced by the successful bidder or their authorized agent. All fluid levels including crankcase, differential, transmission, and any auxiliary equipment included in this bid will be filled to manufacturer’s recommended capacity prior to receiving at the delivery destination.

Vehicles / equipment will be delivered to the County with less than 1,000 odometer miles. This mileage may be exceeded but only due to transporting the vehicle / equipment over the road for delivery to the County. Should the mileage exceed 1,000 miles due to transportation, the vendor or qualified service provider for the vendor will change the engine oil, filter and lube the chassis before delivery of the equipment to the County. In addition the vendor will supply the County a document of service from the servicing provider.

31. FUEL: Vehicle(s)/Equipment including auxiliary engines with separate fuel tanks will be delivered to the County with a minimum ten (10) gallons of fuel per fuel tank. Vehicle(s)/Equipment including auxiliary engines with separate fuel tanks and a capacity of less than a ten (10) gallon tank will be delivered with a minimum of one half (1/2) tank of fuel per fuel tank.

32. QUESTIONS: After a successful bidder has been awarded a bid, should at any time during the construction process that vendor have a question or doubt about any of the specifications listed in this document they will notify the Fleet Services Vehicle Specifications Office at (916) 875-4783 for clarification before continuing. All questions prior to the bid award will be directed to the Contracts and Purchasing Division agent listed on the front of this RFB.

33. KEYS: Dealer/Vendor will supply six (6) total sets of keys for the vehicle/equipment as follows:

Four (4) sets of keys will be complete sets to include chipped and remote keys, individual remotes and all locks on vehicle/equipment (such as doors, exterior and interior compartments, shackle storage boxes, pistol boxes, rifle locks, DVR access, etc.). In addition to the four (4) complete sets, two (2) additional sets of keys shall be supplied which will be used primarily for maintenance. The two (2) additional sets will include all chassis and compartment keys except keys for shackle storage boxes, pistol boxes, rifle locks and DVR access. Each of the unit’s body locks and compartments will be keyed alike unless unfeasible to do so or directed otherwise by these specifications. If unfeasible, the bidder will state so in the exception page of the bid package.

Standard key cuts in the industry such as CH501 or CH545 will not be used.

34. EQUIVALENTS: All components specified that include the language “or equivalent” will mean the same in configuration, specifications and minimum performance of the component. Equivalents must be approved by the Fleet Services Vehicle Specifications Office at (916) 875-4783 before that equivalent may be used.

35. ENGINE LABELS: All engines provided in vehicles / equipment will bear the required California emission label attached to the engine. Labels will be clean, free of paint and easily legible. Along with all required information the labels will include the following:

a. Engine manufacturers name.

b. Engine model.

c. Engine serial number.

d. Engine displacement.

e. Engine horsepower.

f. Engine family number.

g. Emissions level and compliance information.

h. Any vehicles / equipment delivered without this required label or a label that is not legible will not be accepted.

36. MEETINGS AND INSPECTIONS:

a. A pre-production meeting is required by the County of Sacramento to discuss the specifics of how the vehicle/equipment will be built before construction starts.

b. A pre-paint inspection (or in process inspection) by the Vehicle Specifications Office is also required at the manufacturing facility before painting and / or final finishing to determine final mounting locations of critical components, inspect progress, and verify that the materials and build quality meet County specifications and requirements. This inspection shall occur when the equipment is mostly complete while still allowing adequate opportunity for the County to make decisions affecting the final product.

c. A pre-delivery inspection will be performed by the County at the manufacturing facility just prior to the delivery of the vehicle/equipment for specification compliance. The equipment shall be as complete as possible at the time of this inspection.

d. An in-service inspection will be performed by the County after delivery of the vehicle/equipment during which all operations and functions will be tested. Additionally, the vehicle/equipment will again be inspected for compliance with these written specifications.

e. It will be the responsibility of the Dealer/Vendor to contact the County for these inspections. Please contact the Vehicle Specifications Office @ (916) 875-4783 when the vehicle/equipment is ready for inspections.

f. Any defects or deficiencies identified as a result of any of the above listed inspections shall be corrected by the vendor/dealer in accordance with the warranty provisions within this specification. Corrections previously made as a result of prior inspections shall not excuse the dealer/vendor from correcting any additional deficiencies identified at any time within the warranty period.

g. Travel, lodging, meals and related expenses for up to two (2) designated County representatives will be furnished by the vendor if the location of the pre-paint inspection and/or pre-delivery inspection should take place farther than a 150 mile radius from the Fleet Services facility located at 4001 Branch Center

Road, Sacramento, Ca. 95827.

37. VEHICLE ACCEPTANCE REQUIREMENTS: The vehicle specified in this document will be required to fit within the limitations of the Sacramento County Downtown Jail located at 651 I

Street, Sacramento, CA entrances and sally ports. It will be the bidder’s full responsibility to confirm that the vehicle provided will be able to maneuver safely in and out of this location. If it is found that there are issues with these specifications that will interfere with the maneuverability of the vehicles in any way the bidder will notify the County before bidding or proceeding with construction of the vehicles so a solution can be found. The County will not accept a vehicle that is provided that cannot maneuver in and out of this location. For an appointment with measuring or viewing the locations listed here contact the Fleet Services Vehicle Specifications Office at (916) 875-4783.

Bidders are not to show up unannounced.

II. CHASSIS REQUIREMENTS

A. CAPACITY: Thirty six thousand two hundred (36,200) pounds GVWR minimum. Designed and engineered to accommodate thirty nine (39) seated inmates, two (2) guards and one (1) driver.

B. DIMENSIONS:

1. Not to exceed two hundred seventy five (275) inch wheelbase.

2. Front overhang including bumper not to exceed ninety six (96) inches.

3. Rear overhang including bumper not to exceed one hundred twenty two (122) inches.

4. Overall length including bumpers not to exceed forty (40) feet.

5. Approximately one hundred thirty five (135) inches including roof mounted A/C condenser.

6. Overall width not to exceed ninety six (96) inches excluding mirrors.

7. Headroom shall be seventy six (76) inches minimum.

8. Additionally see “I. GENERAL, item 37. VEHICLE ACCEPTANCE REQUIREMENTS”.

C. ENGINE:

1. Type: 2025 (or current model year) fully compliant, “Clean Idle” certified with CARB

Executive Order, in line 6 cylinder diesel engine with 9.0 liter minimum displacement. Engines certified using credits will not be acceptable. See GENERAL #3.

2. Horsepower: Three hundred (300) SAE gross minimum.

3. Torque: Eight hundred sixty (860) ft. lbs. minimum.

4. Oil filter: Spin on.

5. Idle Shutdown Timer: The five (5) minute idle shutdown timer shall be disabled on this vehicle. The engine shall be “clean idle” certified. CA Clean Idle certification decals shall be applied on the exterior of the bus.

6. Air Cleaner: Heavy-duty dry type with restriction gauge mounted on air filter housing or remounted remotely. Should the air restriction gauge be installed in the engine compartment it shall be placed in such a way that the operator can view it from standing on the ground with the compartment open. If installation in the engine compartment is not practical then the restriction gauge may be placed in the dash.

7. Cooling system:

a. Minimum of thirty two (32) quart capacity with anti-freeze protection to -20 degrees.

b. Radiator must be heavy-duty truck design and mounted in rubber shock absorbers.

c. Surge tank with coolant level sight glass.

d. Extended life coolant.

e. Coolant low level sensor connected to an indicator lamp on the driver’s console.

f. Thermostatically controlled, electrically driven cooling fan system and thermostatically modulated by temperature sensors in the engine coolant return line and the charge air intake manifold.

g. Air to air charge air cooler.

h. All charge air cooler, radiator and coolant hoses shall be silicone.

8. Exhaust:

a. Fully emission compliant SCR exhaust system with diesel particulate filter (DPF) contained under the rear of the bus. DPF supplied must be able to be disassembled and cleaned by trained personnel with standard industry type DPF cleaning equipment in house.

b. Exhaust pipe shall exit from under the bus to the rear beyond the rear bumper.

c. All exhaust components that are in close proximity to coolant hoses, auxiliary hoses, HVAC lines or other components shall be properly covered or shielded from transmitting heat to critical components. Hoses and lines shall adequately protected from extreme heat where in close proximity to exhaust components.

9. Fuel system:

a. Spin on filters.

b. Water in fuel sensor with driver warning.

10. Magnetic drain plug.

11. The engine shall be protected by an integral warning system shutdown system to protect the engine in the event of a malfunction.

D. ENGINE COMPARTMENT:

1. An engine start selector switch shall be installed in the engine compartment in a location easily visible to a Technician upon opening the engine compartment. The switch shall select the location from which the engine can start and shall completely disable the engine starting from a location not selected. Switch selections shall be “FRONT” or “REAR” and shall include a center off position which will disable starter engagement completely.

2. A momentary “ENGINE START” start switch shall be installed directly adjacent to the “FRONT

/ REAR” selector switch in #1. above.

3. An Engine compartment light switch shall be installed adjacent to the engine start switches. The engine compartment shall have adequate lighting to perform fluid level checks and to conduct a pre-trip inspection. When energized the switch will illuminate a labeled indicator light on the driver’s console.

4. An engine oil pressure gauge shall be mounted near switches.

5. All switches shall meet the requirements under “I. GENERAL, 14. SWITCHES AND

INDICATOR LIGHTS:, and 15. LABELS:”.

6. The engine compartment doors shall be lockable with keys matching the remaining exterior compartments on the bus.

7. Further details of the engine compartment are covered in “III. BODY REQUIREMETS, A.

BODY:, 17. Engine Compartment:” on page 17.

E. TRANSMISSION:

1. Type: Allison, Gen 4, 3000-PTS six (6) speed automatic.

2. Touch pad shift selector.

3. Auxiliary spin on in line filter.

4. Oil/Coolant heat exchanger cooler located externally from coolant radiator with a twenty-one hundred (2,100) BTU minimum capacity.

5. Dash mounted transmission temperature gauge.

6. Magnetic drain plug.

7. Synthetic transmission fluid.

8. Oil level sensor with warning indicator.

F. ELECTRONIC PARAMETERS:

1. Engine ECM shall be programmed for maximum efficiency for the fuel type, transmission, rear axle ratio, and vehicle application with the vehicle loaded at maximum GVWR.

2. Five (5) minute idle shutdown shall be disabled for this particular application.

3. Maximum vehicle speed with accelerator pedal input shall be seventy-five (75) MPH.

4. Maximum vehicle speed with cruise control set shall be seventy-five (75) MPH.

5. Factory auxiliary switches and wiring shall be included, if available, and the chassis ECM shall be configured to facilitate the switching of all auxiliary equipment included within this specification including but not limited to: safety lighting, fog lights, work lighting, compartment lighting, PTO, tail gate locks, automatic mud flaps, and other electrical equipment as applicable.

G. DRIVELINE:

1. Spicer 1710 series minimum or equivalent.

2. Protective guards around shafts.

3. Electronic Back-up alarm (ECCO RMA 907E, contact ECCO at 800 635-5900 if assistance is needed) motion activated with circuit breaker protected circuit energized full time, with ignition on / off. Two (2) magnets installed on driveline to activate switch shall be bolted to universal joint caps 180 degrees apart to maintain balance of shaft. If a bolt on installation is used the fasteners must be re-torqued to exact manufacturer’s specifications. If it is not possible to use bolt-on magnets then two (2) magnets of equal size and weight shall be attached to opposite sides (180 degrees apart) of shaft with epoxy adhesive (on unpainted metal) then taped with the supplied adhesive tape.

H. FRAME:

1. Main frame rails shall consist of fifty thousand (50,000) psi alloy steel “C” channels. The main frame rails shall have dual insert liners, of equal PSI strength, one hundred forty-two (142) inches long centered over the rear axle for maximum stress tolerance.

2. The resulting section modulus required shall be nineteen and six tenths (19.6) cubic inches and the resistance to bend moment shall be nine hundred eighty thousand (980,000) inch pounds per rail minimum over the area of maximum stress.

3. Sub frame shall consist of dual fifty thousand (50,000) psi alloy steel “C” channels with flanges turned outward and lowered six (6) inches below the main frame to best accommodate the engine and related components.

4. Sub frame rails shall be sixty-five (65) inches long and shall overlap the main frame rails and inserts by twenty-four (24) inches. The area of the overlap shall be reinforced by one quarter

(1/4) inch thickness steel angle secured with grade (8) eight minimum “Huck Spin” permanent fasteners.

5. The section modulus at the area of the overlap shall be twenty-eight and ninety-six hundredths

(28.96) cubic inches at each rail and the resistance to bending moment shall be one million four hundred forty eight thousand (1,448,000) inch pounds per rail.

6. All permanent frame fixtures, including the engine mounting brackets, shall be attached with high tensile strength “Huck Spin” permanent fasteners with swaged lock nuts.

7. Two (2) front frame mounted tow hooks.

8. Two (2) rear frame mounted tow hooks.

9. Heavy-duty front bumper, twelve (12) inches high of one quarter (1/4) inch one piece die formed steel with ninety (90) degree flanges top and bottom for strength.

10. Heavy-duty rear bumper, twelve (12) inches high, of three sixteenths (3/16) inch one piece die formed steel with ninety (90) degree flanges top and bottom for strength. Rear bumper shall have fourteen (14) inch wrap around at corners with double “A” frame bracing.

I. FRONT AXLE:

1. Capacity: Fourteen thousand six hundred (14,600) pound minimum rating.

2. Two (2) dual action shock absorbers.

3. Power steering.

4. Oil seal hubs.

5. Synthetic lube.

J. REAR AXLE:

1. Capacity: Twenty-three thousand (23,000) pounds minimum.

2. Gear ratio shall be selected specifically to provide the best overall fuel efficiency for the application of the vehicle at maximum loaded capacity while still providing the necessary performance and specified maximum speed. The vehicle(s) will be used for transportation on inmates both locally on county roads and city surface streets and also long distances on state and interstate highways.

3. Maximum vehicle speed shall be set at seventy (75) MPH without exceeding the maximum governed engine RPM.

4. Two (2) dual action shock absorbers.

5. Synthetic lube.

K. FRONT SUSPENSION:

1. Multi-leaf constant rate designed for specified axle capacity.

2. See “III. BODY REQUIREMENTS: K. OPTIONS: 1. Kneeling Suspension:” for air ride front suspension option with kneeling function.

L. REAR SUSPENSION:

1. Air ride rear suspension for specified axle capacity.

M. WHEELS AND TIRES:

1. Six (6) 11R x 22.5, H rated, steel belted radials with highway tread.

2. Wheels: Six (6) steel disc, hub piloted, ten (10) hole wheels, painted or powder coated white.

Powder coating preferred.

3. Mud flaps as required.

N. BRAKES:

1. Service brakes to be full air actuated S-cam type.

2. Automatic slack adjusters.

3. Outboard drums.

4. Full ABS.

5. Bendix AD-9 air dryer shall be installed if available. If the Bendix AD-9 is not available a

Bendix AD-IP air dryer may be installed.

6. Dust shields and oil slingers on all wheels.

7. Dual thirty (30) square inch spring type emergency / parking brake chambers on drive axle.

8. Dash mounted valve for parking brake set and release.

9. Low air warning light and alarm.

Maximum brake surface available on specified axles. Brake linings shall be non-asbestos type. If non-asbestos type is not available it must be noted on bid sheet.

10. Eighteen and seven tenths (18.7) CFM minimum air compressor with air intake through engine air cleaner.

11. Reservoir tanks are to consist of a wet tank, primary tank and secondary tank for a total capacity of five thousand six hundred and fifty (5,650) cubic inches minimum.

12. Air tank drains: The following requirement is for the purpose of allowing easy access to the air tank drains that would encourage daily draining of the tanks by the operators and would permit maintenance personnel to expedite brake system inspections. All air tank drains shall be plumbed to one-quarter inch (1/4”) NPT, lever or tee handle type manual drain cocks that shall be located at the left side below the driver’s window accessible through a lockable door. Sufficient room shall be allowed for hands to access handles and drains shall discharge down. Drain valves shall be mounted together and easily accessible to facilitate draining of tanks by the operator without reaching under the vehicle. Drain valves shall be labeled (as per specification under “LABELS”) to identify their systems and shall be in the following order left to right: WET, PRIMARY, SECONDARY and ACCESSORY if applicable. A picture is attached at the back of this specification to convey the concept. Construction may vary depending on vehicle configuration but shall meet all of the above criteria.

O. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:

1. Twelve (12) volt, three hundred fifty (350) amp alternator.

2. Batteries: Two (2), twelve (12) volt, 8D, twenty-eight hundred (2800) CCA combined minimum. Batteries mounted on pull-out tray in a locking skirt compartment. Shall be keyed the same as the other exterior compartment locks on the bus. The pull-out tray shall latch in stored position as well as fully extended service position.

3. An OEM battery disconnect switch will be installed on the negative cable side easily accessible inside the battery compartment or accessible through a locked door adjacent to the battery compartment. If an OEM switch is not available it will be a Flaming River “The Big Switch”

Part number FR1003. Go to http://www.flamingriver.com/index.php/products/c0015/s0003 for information. When switch is off ALL power from batteries will be disconnected. Switch will be labeled “Battery Disconnect Switch” per “I. GENERAL, 15. LABELS” and position of switch will be marked and easily determined if in the on or off position.

4. Circuit breakers in lieu of fuses where available.

5. Electronic Back-up alarm (ECCO RMA 907E, contact ECCO at 800 635-5900 if assistance is needed) motion activated with circuit breaker protected circuit energized full time, with ignition on / off. See section “G. DRIVELINE item 3.” for installation details.

6. The use of “Scotch Lock” or equivalent wiring harness connectors is not acceptable. Any necessary wire splices and/or butt connections will be soldered and shrink wrapped, or finished using heat shrink butt connectors or crimped butt connectors with shrink-wrapping.

7. Wiring harness must be resealed when opened. All electrical wiring shall be in conduit or loom. All wiring will have proper protection from heat in close proximity to exhaust and other heat sources.

8. Two (2) 12 VDC power point (cigar lighter type) receptacles labeled with covers shall be provided for additional plug-in accessories in driver’s area.

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9. Two (2) 12 VDC power point (cigar lighter type) receptacles labeled with covers in the guard seating area. One (1) receptacle installed at each guard seat position.

10. Two (2) 12 VDC power point (cigar lighter type) receptacles labeled with covers installed, and one (1) dual USB receptacle adjacent to the 12 VDC receptacles at the work station. See “III.

BODY REQUIREMENTS, B. INTERIOR, 8., item c.” for details.

P. FUEL TANK:

1. Approximately one hundred (100) gallons of diesel capacity.

2. Fuel tank shall be fitted with a sump and brass drain plug.

3. Locking fuel fill door. Shall be keyed the same as entry door, DEF access, battery compartment and engine compartment locks.

4. An access plate in the floor shall be provided to access the fuel tank sender.

5. Fuel filler shall be labeled with type of fuel required and secured per label specifications.

Q. DEF TANK:

1. DEF tank fill shall be on the same side of the vehicle as the fuel fill.

2. DEF fill location shall be clearly labeled on the exterior of the vehicle.

3. Locking DEF fill door. Shall be keyed the same as entry door, fuel fill door, battery compartment and engine compartment locks.

4. DEF level gauge incorporated into the chassis fuel level gauge.

5. The tank shall incorporate a means of protection from freezing during operation in freezing conditions.

R. DRIVERS AREA:

1. Non-glare wraparound console.

2. Non reflective backlit rocker switches.

3. Electric heater/defroster controls with multi-speed fan.

4. A/C controls.

5. Gauges – See “S. INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS:” below.

6. Transmission shift selector.

7. Air operated entrance door control at driver’s right side.

8. Dual electric windshield wipers with washers and intermittent switch.

9. Interior rear-view mirror shall be six (6) by thirty (30) inches.

10. Six (6) by thirty (30) inch sun visor.

11. Dual note electric horn.

12. Foot activated air horn.

13. Tilt and telescoping steering column.

14. Document compartment located in driver’s area for notebook, clipboard or documents.

15. Interior vertical clearance (headroom) of seventy-six (76) inches minimum.

16. Self-canceling turn signals.

17. Incremental high idle control.

18. AM/FM/weather band radio with auxiliary input installed in driver’s area console with a minimum of two (2) speakers in the guard area. A minimum of six (6) additional speakers shall be installed throughout the inmate area. NOTE: During the pre-production phase additional speakers may be added in the guard and inmate areas.

19. Emergency lighting and siren controls.

20. Video and DVR system monitors and controls.

21. Two (2) 12 VDC power point (cigar lighter type) receptacles labeled with covers shall be provided for additional plug-in accessories in driver’s area.

22. Two (2) 12 VDC power point (cigar lighter type) receptacles labeled with covers one (1) installed at each guard seat position.

23. Two (2) 12 VDC power point (cigar lighter type) receptacles labeled with covers installed, and one (1) dual USB receptacle adjacent to the 12 VDC receptacles at the work station. See “III.

BODY REQUIREMENTS, B. INTERIOR, 8., item c.” for details.

24. All 12 VDC receptacle outlets in the guard area shall be Marinco part # 12VRC or equivalent with labeled covers. For more details see the web site at:

https://marinco.navico.com/marine/dc-power-connections/

If the dash mounted outlets are not offered as a factory option then they also shall be the Marinco outlets.

25. Console mounted padded arm rest on the driver’s left side.

26. Storage compartment above the windshield in the front interior header approximately seven (7) inches high and forty-eight (48) inches long. Compartment shall be lockable keyed to match the exterior compartments on the bus.

27. Engraved warning plaque inside cab indicating maximum exterior vehicle height that shall be visible to driver when seated. Secure sign as per label specifications.

28. ALL instruments, controls and switches shall be within easy reach and visibility of driver. At no time shall driver be required to turn their head beyond ninety (90) degrees of the normal driving position to view controls, switches or instruments.

S. INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS:

1. Speedometer with odometer.

2. Tachometer.

3. Engine hour meter.

4. Ammeter.

5. Voltmeter.

6. Fuel level.

7. DEF level.

8. Oil Pressure.

9. Water Temperature.

10. Dual air pressure gauge.

11. Low pressure warning light and buzzer for dual air brake system.

12. High beam indicator.

13. Right and left directional indicators.

14. Engine warning light and buzzer for low oil pressure/high engine temperature.

15. Transmission temperature.

16. Digital clock.

17. Thermo King air conditioning control panel.

18. Whelen Siren and PA control.

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III. BODY REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL: The body is to be standard type “D” bus construction with under body storage and air conditioning with thirty-nine (39) inmate capacity, two (2) guards and one (1) driver.

A. BODY:

1. Body parts must be rust-proofed after fabrication and before assembly.

2. Fourteen (14) gauge hat shaped body bows one piece from floor line on one side to floor line on the other side. To protect against abnormal distortion in the event of side impact, body bows shall not extend below the floor level.

3. Body interior and exterior structural sheet metal panels (excluding access panels) to be fastened with buck rivets on exterior and blind rivets on the interior. Sheet metal screws are not acceptable. Interior and exterior access panels to utilize threaded inserts. Interior ceiling panels to be a minimum of twenty-two (22) gauge steel and exterior roof panels to be a minimum of twenty (20) gauge steel.

4. Sixteen (16) gauge exterior side panels shall be one piece from windowsills to bottom of the skirt. Skirts shall be extended type and extend to within thirteen (13) inches of the ground.

5. Four (4) protective rub rails at window level, seat level, near floor level and bottom of the skirt shall be secured to the body with rivets.

6. Interior side panels shall be aluminized from windowsill to the top of the seat rail with mar-resistant finish.

7. One (1) piece roof panels from window top on one side to window top on the other side for maximum strength. Spliced roof sheets are not acceptable.

8. Air operated forward entrance door, outward opening double leaf design with control at driver’s right side. Include header pad and vandal lock. Door shall have an exterior key lock.

9. Manually operated right (curb) side secondary entry door with full step well and interior hand rails installed at the rear of the isolation cell area just forward of the second partition. Door shall be a secure one piece design hinged at the forward edge. If a window is incorporated it shall be screened just as the other exterior windows on the bus. The hinge shall be a continuous stainless steel hinge securely attached with screws or rivets. The hinge flanges and fasteners shall not be accessible from the inside or outside of the bus when the door is closed. The door shall have a standard locking latch keyed to match the other exterior compartments on the bus. There shall be no option to access the door latch from the interior. If any part of the latch or striker is exposed to the interior it shall be covered and made tamper proof. Additionally, a secure secondary locking steel flat bar or strap shall be installed across the door at mid height on the outside which shall accept a standard three eighths (3/8) inch shank pad lock. Installation of the right side secondary entry door shall be done in a manner that protects the structural integrity of the bus and does not compromise any manufacturer warranty.

10. Rain visors shall be embossed in roof panels over each window.

11. Exterior latched and keyed access panels beneath driver’s window on left side containing wiring terminals, circuit breakers and other electrical components keyed to match the other exterior compartments on the bus.

12. Latching, locking hinged doors to provide access for wiper motors and windshield washer fluid fill keyed to match the other exterior compartments on the bus.

13. Formed rubber fenders around front and rear wheelhouse openings.

14. Mud flaps behind front and rear wheels.

15. Body shall be fully undercoated under the floor, skirt panels and wheel wells prior to mounting on chassis.

16. Luggage compartment:

a. Pass through luggage compartments totaling approximately one hundred twenty-nine (129) cubic feet of under body storage.

b. Access to traverse storage compartment through two (2) locking doors of equal size per side on right and left sides, four (4) doors total keyed to match the other exterior compartments on the bus.

c. Rubber covered compartment floors.

d. Door activated compartment interior lights.

17. Engine compartment:

a. Located at the rear of the bus shall permit easy access necessary for daily inspections and fluid checks.

b. Compartment wall separating engine area from passengers shall be double wall construction with fiberglass insulation in between for insulation of heat and noise.

c. Access to engine shall be provided by an aluminum rear door hinged at top with gas cylinder assist supports.

d. Additional metal doors at the sides hinged forward to provide access to the air cleaner and radiator.

e. All three access doors shall have key lockable latches keyed to match the other exterior compartments on the bus.

f. Additional engine compartment requirements are outlined in “II. CHASSIS

REQUIREMENTS, D. ENGINE COMPARTMENT: items 1. – 6.”.

18. Emergency exits:

a. One (1) Transpec 1670 Series Power Safety Vent II roof hatch (white color) shall be provided in the front guard/driver’s area. The unit shall have a built in 12 VDC exhaust fan.

b. Located at the rear of the bus above the engine compartment shall be an emergency exit which shall only open from the exterior. There shall be a top-hinged emergency access door located above the engine compartment. This door shall have secure hasps with pad lock capability at each bottom corner of the door(s). The door when opened shall provide access to the false wall of the interior inmate area. The false wall shall be constructed of framing in one (1) inch, .095 wall square tubing and fourteen (14) gauge steel sheet metal. Through the use of secure latch pins not accessible to the inmates, a bottom fourteen (14) gauge hinged section of the false wall shall drop down and provide safe passage for removal of inmates.

From the interior of the inmate area, this false wall/emergency exit shall be secure and tamper proof. Final design to be approved by County staff. Minimum opening of drop down in false wall shall be twenty (20) inches tall by fifty-five (55) inches wide. The rear emergency exit is to be built entirely of steel. No glass or Lexan is to be used. The rear inmate emergency exit is not to be labeled as an emergency exit. A buzzer and labeled indicator light will be provided in the driver’s area which activates when the outermost door is opened.

19. Glass:

a. Windshield shall be AS-1 tinted, non-glare, two piece curved safety glass.

b. Side windows shall be AS-3 dark tinted thirty (30) percent light transmitting laminated safety glass in split sash in aluminum frames.

c. All side windows shall be equipped with three (3) inch window stops.

d. The driver’s window shall be AS-2 light tinted seventy (70) percent light transmitting laminated safety glass.

e. Entrance door glass shall be AS-2 light tinted seventy (70) percent light transmitting laminated safety glass.

20. Wipers:

a. Electric intermittent, single switch controlled, bottom mounted with a parallelogram sweep.

b. Washer nozzles mounted on the wiper arms.

c. One (1) gallon windshield washer reservoir.

21. Mirrors:

a. Interior shall be six (6) by thirty (30) inches.

b. Exterior rear-view mirrors shall be dual electric, four (4) way motorized, retractable, six (6) inch by ten (10) inch bus…