RFQ 05A 250515-256 Specification Sheet.xlsx
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The document is a detailed specification sheet for RFQ 05A 250515-256, a state-level solicitation for school buses issued by the Maine Department of Education (DOE) for fiscal year 2021-2022. The request covers multiple bus types including Conventional, Front Engine Transit, and Rear Engine Transit buses, with fuel options spanning Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Diesel, Electric, Ethanol, Gasoline, and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). The specification sheet provides comprehensive technical requirements for bus chassis, body, electrical systems, safety features, performance standards, and optional equipment configurations.
The specification document does not explicitly outline pricing terms, but provides an extensive technical framework for potential bidders to understand the state's precise requirements for school bus procurement. The specifications are rigorous, covering everything from window dimensions and seat construction to electrical systems and emergency equipment, with particular attention to safety, accessibility, and compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standards. The document indicates that buses must meet specific Maine state regulations, including color requirements (national school bus glossy yellow), identification standards, and specific performance criteria. While no specific budget is mentioned, the comprehensive nature of the specification suggests a significant investment in student transportation infrastructure.
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DOE_FY21-22
RFQ 05A 250515-256 School Bus, All Fuel Types
Bidder's Company Name Bidder Email Address
| INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION SHEET |
| Each Bidder must indicate whether it can meet the technical specifications by inserting an “X” next to each specification. The “X” will demonstrate that the Bidder’s offering meets the technical specification. |
| If a bidder fails to provide requested information or if information is found to be false or misleading, the bid will be rejected as unresponsive. |
| Product Category | Bus: Conventional | Bus: Front Engine Transit | Bus: Rear Engine Transit | Bus: A-1 and A-2 | ||||
| Category Description | Base Bid Spec and Description | Check | Base Bid Spec and Description | Check | Base Bid Spec and Description | Check | Base Bid Spec and Description | Check |
| Fuel | CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) | CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) | CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) | CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) | ||||
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | ||||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric | ||||
| Fuel | Ethanol | Ethanol | Ethanol | Ethanol | ||||
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline | ||||
| Fuel | LPG (Liquefied Petroleum) | LPG (Liquefied Petroleum) | LPG (Liquefied Petroleum) | LPG (Liquefied Petroleum) | ||||
| Chassis Options | ||||||||
| AIR CLEANER | A. A dry element air cleaner shall be provided. B. All diesel engine air filters shall include a latch-type restriction indicator that retains the maximum restriction developed during operation of the engine. The indicator should include a reset control so the indicator can be returned to zero when desired. C. All-electric school buses are exempt from this standard. | A. A dry element air cleaner shall be provided. B. All diesel engine air filters shall include a latch-type restriction indicator that retains the maximum restriction developed during operation of the engine. The indicator should include a reset control so the indicator can be returned to zero when desired. C. All-electric school buses are exempt from this standard. | A. A dry element air cleaner shall be provided. B. All diesel engine air filters shall include a latch-type restriction indicator that retains the maximum restriction developed during operation of the engine. The indicator should include a reset control so the indicator can be returned to zero when desired. C. All-electric school buses are exempt from this standard. | A. A dry element air cleaner shall be provided. B. All diesel engine air filters shall include a latch-type restriction indicator that retains the maximum restriction developed during operation of the engine. The indicator should include a reset control so the indicator can be returned to zero when desired. C. All-electric school buses are exempt from this standard. | ||||
| AXLES | The front and rear axle and suspension systems shall have a gross axle weight rating (GAWR) at ground commensurate with the respective front and rear weight loads of the bus loaded to the rated passenger capacity. | The front and rear axle and suspension systems shall have a gross axle weight rating (GAWR) at ground commensurate with the respective front and rear weight loads of the bus loaded to the rated passenger capacity. | The front and rear axle and suspension systems shall have a gross axle weight rating (GAWR) at ground commensurate with the respective front and rear weight loads of the bus loaded to the rated passenger capacity. | The front and rear axle and suspension systems shall have a gross axle weight rating (GAWR) at ground commensurate with the respective front and rear weight loads of the bus loaded to the rated passenger capacity. | ||||
| BRAKES: GENERAL. A. | A. The chassis brake system shall conform to the provisions of FMVSS No. 105, Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems, 106, Brake Hoses, and 121, Air Brake Systems, as applicable. All buses shall have either a parking pawl in the transmission or a park brake interlock that requires the service brake to be applied to allow release of the parking brake. | A. The chassis brake system shall conform to the provisions of FMVSS No. 105, Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems, 106, Brake Hoses, and 121, Air Brake Systems, as applicable. All buses shall have either a parking pawl in the transmission or a park brake interlock that requires the service brake to be applied to allow release of the parking brake. | A. The chassis brake system shall conform to the provisions of FMVSS No. 105, Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems, 106, Brake Hoses, and 121, Air Brake Systems, as applicable. All buses shall have either a parking pawl in the transmission or a park brake interlock that requires the service brake to be applied to allow release of the parking brake. | A. The chassis brake system shall conform to the provisions of FMVSS No. 105, Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems, 106, Brake Hoses, and 121, Air Brake Systems, as applicable. All buses shall have either a parking pawl in the transmission or a park brake interlock that requires the service brake to be applied to allow release of the parking brake. | ||||
| BRAKES: GENERAL. B. | B. The anti-lock brake system (ABS), provided in accordance with FMVSS No. 105, Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems or No. 121, Air Brake Systems, shall provide wheel speed sensors for each front wheel and for each wheel on at least one rear axle. The system shall provide anti-lock braking performance for each wheel equiped with sensors (Four Channel System). | B. The anti-lock brake system (ABS), provided in accordance with FMVSS No. 105, Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems or No. 121, Air Brake Systems, shall provide wheel speed sensors for each front wheel and for each wheel on at least one rear axle. The system shall provide anti-lock braking performance for each wheel equiped with sensors (Four Channel System). | B. The anti-lock brake system (ABS), provided in accordance with FMVSS No. 105, Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems or No. 121, Air Brake Systems, shall provide wheel speed sensors for each front wheel and for each wheel on at least one rear axle. The system shall provide anti-lock braking performance for each wheel equiped with sensors (Four Channel System). | B. The anti-lock brake system (ABS), provided in accordance with FMVSS No. 105, Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems or No. 121, Air Brake Systems, shall provide wheel speed sensors for each front wheel and for each wheel on at least one rear axle. The system shall provide anti-lock braking performance for each wheel equiped with sensors (Four Channel System). | ||||
| BRAKES: GENERAL. C. | C. All brake systems shall be designed to permit visual inspection of brake lining wear without removal of any chassis component(s). | C. All brake systems shall be designed to permit visual inspection of brake lining wear without removal of any chassis component(s). | C. All brake systems shall be designed to permit visual inspection of brake lining wear without removal of any chassis component(s). | C. All brake systems shall be designed to permit visual inspection of brake lining wear without removal of any chassis component(s). | ||||
| BRAKES: GENERAL. D. | D. The brake lines, booster-assist lines, and control cables shall be protected from excessive heat, vibration and corrosion and installed in a manner that prevents chafing. | D. The brake lines, booster-assist lines, and control cables shall be protected from excessive heat, vibration and corrosion and installed in a manner that prevents chafing. | D. The brake lines, booster-assist lines, and control cables shall be protected from excessive heat, vibration and corrosion and installed in a manner that prevents chafing. | D. The brake lines, booster-assist lines, and control cables shall be protected from excessive heat, vibration and corrosion and installed in a manner that prevents chafing. | ||||
| BRAKES: GENERAL. E. | E. The parking brake system for either air or hydraulic service brake systems may be of a power-assisted design. The power parking brake actuator should be a device located on the instrument panel within reach of a seated 5th percentile female driver. As an option, the parking brake may be set by placing the automatic transmission shift control mechanism in the "park" position. | E. The parking brake system for either air or hydraulic service brake systems may be of a power-assisted design. The power parking brake actuator should be a device located on the instrument panel within reach of a seated 5th percentile female driver. As an option, the parking brake may be set by placing the automatic transmission shift control mechanism in the "park" position. | E. The parking brake system for either air or hydraulic service brake systems may be of a power-assisted design. The power parking brake actuator should be a device located on the instrument panel within reach of a seated 5th percentile female driver. As an option, the parking brake may be set by placing the automatic transmission shift control mechanism in the "park" position. | E. The parking brake system for either air or hydraulic service brake systems may be of a power-assisted design. The power parking brake actuator should be a device located on the instrument panel within reach of a seated 5th percentile female driver. As an option, the parking brake may be set by placing the automatic transmission shift control mechanism in the "park" position. | ||||
| BRAKES: GENERAL. F. | F. The power-operated parking brake system may be interlocked to the engine key switch. Once the parking brake has been set and the ignition switch turned to the "off" position, the parking brake cannot be released until the key switch is turned back to the "on" position. | F. The power-operated parking brake system may be interlocked to the engine key switch. Once the parking brake has been set and the ignition switch turned to the "off" position, the parking brake cannot be released until the key switch is turned back to the "on" position. | F. The power-operated parking brake system may be interlocked to the engine key switch. Once the parking brake has been set and the ignition switch turned to the "off" position, the parking brake cannot be released until the key switch is turned back to the "on" position. | F. The power-operated parking brake system may be interlocked to the engine key switch. Once the parking brake has been set and the ignition switch turned to the "off" position, the parking brake cannot be released until the key switch is turned back to the "on" position. | ||||
| BRAKES: HYDRAULIC | Buses using hydraulic-assist brakes shall meet requirements of FMVSS 105. | Buses using hydraulic-assist brakes shall meet requirements of FMVSS 105. | Buses using hydraulic-assist brakes shall meet requirements of FMVSS 105. | Buses using hydraulic-assist brakes shall meet requirements of FMVSS 105. | ||||
| BRAKES: AIR. A. | A. The air pressure supply system shall include a desiccant-type air dryer installed according to the manufacturer's recommendations. The air pressure storage tank system may incorporate an automatic drain valve. | A. The air pressure supply system shall include a desiccant-type air dryer installed according to the manufacturer's recommendations. The air pressure storage tank system may incorporate an automatic drain valve. | A. The air pressure supply system shall include a desiccant-type air dryer installed according to the manufacturer's recommendations. The air pressure storage tank system may incorporate an automatic drain valve. | A. The air pressure supply system shall include a desiccant-type air dryer installed according to the manufacturer's recommendations. The air pressure storage tank system may incorporate an automatic drain valve. | ||||
| BRAKES: AIR. B. | B. The chassis manufacturer shall provide an accessory outlet for air-operated systems installed by the body manufacturer. This outlet shall include a pressure protection valve to prevent loss of air pressure in the service brake reservoir. | B. The chassis manufacturer shall provide an accessory outlet for air-operated systems installed by the body manufacturer. This outlet shall include a pressure protection valve to prevent loss of air pressure in the service brake reservoir. | B. The chassis manufacturer shall provide an accessory outlet for air-operated systems installed by the body manufacturer. This outlet shall include a pressure protection valve to prevent loss of air pressure in the service brake reservoir. | B. The chassis manufacturer shall provide an accessory outlet for air-operated systems installed by the body manufacturer. This outlet shall include a pressure protection valve to prevent loss of air pressure in the service brake reservoir. | ||||
| BRAKES: AIR. C. | C. For air brake systems, an air pressure gauge shall be provided in the instrument panel capable of complying with Commercial Driver's License (CDL) pre-trip inspection requirements. | C. For air brake systems, an air pressure gauge shall be provided in the instrument panel capable of complying with Commercial Driver's License (CDL) pre-trip inspection requirements. | C. For air brake systems, an air pressure gauge shall be provided in the instrument panel capable of complying with Commercial Driver's License (CDL) pre-trip inspection requirements. | C. For air brake systems, an air pressure gauge shall be provided in the instrument panel capable of complying with Commercial Driver's License (CDL) pre-trip inspection requirements. | ||||
| BRAKES: AIR. D. | D. Air brake systems shall include a system for anti-compounding of the service brakes and parking brakes. | D. Air brake systems shall include a system for anti-compounding of the service brakes and parking brakes. | D. Air brake systems shall include a system for anti-compounding of the service brakes and parking brakes. | D. Air brake systems shall include a system for anti-compounding of the service brakes and parking brakes. | ||||
| BRAKES: AIR. E. | E. Air brakes shall have both a visible and audible warning device whenever the air pressure falls below the level where warnings are required under FMVSS No. 121, Air Brake Systems. | E. Air brakes shall have both a visible and audible warning device whenever the air pressure falls below the level where warnings are required under FMVSS No. 121, Air Brake Systems. | E. Air brakes shall have both a visible and audible warning device whenever the air pressure falls below the level where warnings are required under FMVSS No. 121, Air Brake Systems. | E. Air brakes shall have both a visible and audible warning device whenever the air pressure falls below the level where warnings are required under FMVSS No. 121, Air Brake Systems. | ||||
| BRAKES: (Electric School Bus) | Electric buses with single speed transmissions may also meet the same parking brake standard set for buses equipped with an automatic transmission. | Electric buses with single speed transmissions may also meet the same parking brake standard set for buses equipped with an automatic transmission. | Electric buses with single speed transmissions may also meet the same parking brake standard set for buses equipped with an automatic transmission. | Electric buses with single speed transmissions may also meet the same parking brake standard set for buses equipped with an automatic transmission. | ||||
| BUMPER: FRONT A. | A. School buses shall be equipped with a front bumper. | A. School buses shall be equipped with a front bumper. | A. School buses shall be equipped with a front bumper. | A. School buses shall be equipped with a front bumper. | ||||
| BUMPER: FRONT B. | B. The front bumper on buses of Type A-2 (with GVWR greater thatn 14,500 pounds), Type B, Type C, and Type D shall be equivalent in strength and durability to pressed steel channel at least 3/16 inches thick and not less than 8 inches wide (high). It shall extend beyond the forward-most part of the body, grille, hood, and fenders and shall extend to the outer edges of the fenders at the bumper's top line. Type A buses having GVWR of 14,500 pounds or less may be equipped with OEM--supplied front bumper. The front bumper shall be of sufficient strength to permit being pushed by another vehicle on a smooth surface with a 5 degree, (8.7percent) grade, without permanent distortion. The contact point on the front bumper is intended to be between the frame rails, with as wide a contact area as possible. If the front bumper is used for lifting, the contact points shall be under the bumper attachments to the frame rail brackets unless the manufacturer specifies different lifting points in the owner's manual. Contact and lifting pressures should be applied simultaneously at both lifting points. | B. The front bumper on buses of Type A-2 (with GVWR greater thatn 14,500 pounds), Type B, Type C, and Type D shall be equivalent in strength and durability to pressed steel channel at least 3/16 inches thick and not less than 8 inches wide (high). It shall extend beyond the forward-most part of the body, grille, hood, and fenders and shall extend to the outer edges of the fenders at the bumper's top line. Type A buses having GVWR of 14,500 pounds or less may be equipped with OEM--supplied front bumper. The front bumper shall be of sufficient strength to permit being pushed by another vehicle on a smooth surface with a 5 degree, (8.7percent) grade, without permanent distortion. The contact point on the front bumper is intended to be between the frame rails, with as wide a contact area as possible. If the front bumper is used for lifting, the contact points shall be under the bumper attachments to the frame rail brackets unless the manufacturer specifies different lifting points in the owner's manual. Contact and lifting pressures should be applied simultaneously at both lifting points. | B. The front bumper on buses of Type A-2 (with GVWR greater thatn 14,500 pounds), Type B, Type C, and Type D shall be equivalent in strength and durability to pressed steel channel at least 3/16 inches thick and not less than 8 inches wide (high). It shall extend beyond the forward-most part of the body, grille, hood, and fenders and shall extend to the outer edges of the fenders at the bumper's top line. Type A buses having GVWR of 14,500 pounds or less may be equipped with OEM--supplied front bumper. The front bumper shall be of sufficient strength to permit being pushed by another vehicle on a smooth surface with a 5 degree, (8.7percent) grade, without permanent distortion. The contact point on the front bumper is intended to be between the frame rails, with as wide a contact area as possible. If the front bumper is used for lifting, the contact points shall be under the bumper attachments to the frame rail brackets unless the manufacturer specifies different lifting points in the owner's manual. Contact and lifting pressures should be applied simultaneously at both lifting points. | B. The front bumper on buses of Type A-2 (with GVWR greater thatn 14,500 pounds), Type B, Type C, and Type D shall be equivalent in strength and durability to pressed steel channel at least 3/16 inches thick and not less than 8 inches wide (high). It shall extend beyond the forward-most part of the body, grille, hood, and fenders and shall extend to the outer edges of the fenders at the bumper's top line. Type A buses having GVWR of 14,500 pounds or less may be equipped with OEM--supplied front bumper. The front bumper shall be of sufficient strength to permit being pushed by another vehicle on a smooth surface with a 5 degree, (8.7percent) grade, without permanent distortion. The contact point on the front bumper is intended to be between the frame rails, with as wide a contact area as possible. If the front bumper is used for lifting, the contact points shall be under the bumper attachments to the frame rail brackets unless the manufacturer specifies different lifting points in the owner's manual. Contact and lifting pressures should be applied simultaneously at both lifting points. | ||||
| BUMPER: FRONT C. | C. The front bumper, except breakaway bumper ends, shall be of sufficient strength to permit pushing a vehicle of equal gross vehicle weight, per Section B, without permanent distortion to the bumper, chassis or body. | C. The front bumper, except breakaway bumper ends, shall be of sufficient strength to permit pushing a vehicle of equal gross vehicle weight, per Section B, without permanent distortion to the bumper, chassis or body. | C. The front bumper, except breakaway bumper ends, shall be of sufficient strength to permit pushing a vehicle of equal gross vehicle weight, per Section B, without permanent distortion to the bumper, chassis or body. | C. The front bumper, except breakaway bumper ends, shall be of sufficient strength to permit pushing a vehicle of equal gross vehicle weight, per Section B, without permanent distortion to the bumper, chassis or body. | ||||
| BUMPER: FRONT D. | D. The bumper shall be designed or reinforced so that it will not deform when the bus is lifted by a chain that is passed under the bumper (or through the bumper if holes are provided for this purpose) and attached to both tow hooks/eyes. For the purpose of meeting this specification, the bus shall be empty and positioned on a level, hard surface, and both tow hooks/eyes shall share the load equally. | D. The bumper shall be designed or reinforced so that it will not deform when the bus is lifted by a chain that is passed under the bumper (or through the bumper if holes are provided for this purpose) and attached to both tow hooks/eyes. For the purpose of meeting this specification, the bus shall be empty and positioned on a level, hard surface, and both tow hooks/eyes shall share the load equally. | D. The bumper shall be designed or reinforced so that it will not deform when the bus is lifted by a chain that is passed under the bumper (or through the bumper if holes are provided for this purpose) and attached to both tow hooks/eyes. For the purpose of meeting this specification, the bus shall be empty and positioned on a level, hard surface, and both tow hooks/eyes shall share the load equally. | D. The bumper shall be designed or reinforced so that it will not deform when the bus is lifted by a chain that is passed under the bumper (or through the bumper if holes are provided for this purpose) and attached to both tow hooks/eyes. For the purpose of meeting this specification, the bus shall be empty and positioned on a level, hard surface, and both tow hooks/eyes shall share the load equally. |
| BUMPER: REAR A. | A. The bumper on Type A-1 buses shall be a minimum of 8 inches wide (high). Bumpers on Types A-2, B, C, and D buses shall be a minimum of 9-1/4 inches wide (high). | A. The bumper on Type A-1 buses shall be a minimum of 8 inches wide (high). Bumpers on Types A-2, B, C, and D buses shall be a minimum of 9-1/4 inches wide (high). | A. The bumper on Type A-1 buses shall be a minimum of 8 inches wide (high). Bumpers on Types A-2, B, C, and D buses shall be a minimum of 9-1/4 inches wide (high). | A. The bumper on Type A-1 buses shall be a minimum of 8 inches wide (high). Bumpers on Types A-2, B, C, and D buses shall be a minimum of 9-1/4 inches wide (high). |
| BUMPER: REAR B. | B. The bumper shall wrap around the back corners of the bus. It shall extend forward at least 12 inches, measured from the rear-most point of the body at the floor line, and shall be mounted flush with the sides of the body or protected with an end panel. | B. The bumper shall wrap around the back corners of the bus. It shall extend forward at least 12 inches, measured from the rear-most point of the body at the floor line, and shall be mounted flush with the sides of the body or protected with an end panel. | B. The bumper shall wrap around the back corners of the bus. It shall extend forward at least 12 inches, measured from the rear-most point of the body at the floor line, and shall be mounted flush with the sides of the body or protected with an end panel. | B. The bumper shall wrap around the back corners of the bus. It shall extend forward at least 12 inches, measured from the rear-most point of the body at the floor line, and shall be mounted flush with the sides of the body or protected with an end panel. |
| BUMPER: REAR C. | C. The bumper shall be attached to the chassis frame in such a manner that it may be removed. It shall be braced to resist deforration of the bumper resulting from impact from the rear of the side. It shall be designed to discourage hitching of rides by an individual. | C. The bumper shall be attached to the chassis frame in such a manner that it may be removed. It shall be braced to resist deforration of the bumper resulting from impact from the rear of the side. It shall be designed to discourage hitching of rides by an individual. | C. The bumper shall be attached to the chassis frame in such a manner that it may be removed. It shall be braced to resist deforration of the bumper resulting from impact from the rear of the side. It shall be designed to discourage hitching of rides by an individual. | C. The bumper shall be attached to the chassis frame in such a manner that it may be removed. It shall be braced to resist deforration of the bumper resulting from impact from the rear of the side. It shall be designed to discourage hitching of rides by an individual. |
| BUMPER: REAR D. | D. The bumper shall extend at least one inch beyond the rear-most part of the body surface, measured at the floor line. | D. The bumper shall extend at least one inch beyond the rear-most part of the body surface, measured at the floor line. | D. The bumper shall extend at least one inch beyond the rear-most part of the body surface, measured at the floor line. | D. The bumper shall extend at least one inch beyond the rear-most part of the body surface, measured at the floor line. |
| BUMPER: REAR E. | E. The bottom of the rear bumper shall not be more than 30 inches above ground level. | E. The bottom of the rear bumper shall not be more than 30 inches above ground level. | E. The bottom of the rear bumper shall not be more than 30 inches above ground level. | E. The bottom of the rear bumper shall not be more than 30 inches above ground level. |
| BUMPER, FRONT | Comply with National Standard. And must have bumpers of glossy black unless painting is impracticable through use of rubber, reflective material or other devices. [29-A MRS section 2302(1.D)] | Comply with National Standard. And must have bumpers of glossy black unless painting is impracticable through use of rubber, reflective material or other devices. [29-A MRS section 2302(1.D)] | Comply with National Standard. And must have bumpers of glossy black unless painting is impracticable through use of rubber, reflective material or other devices. [29-A MRS section 2302(1.D)] | Comply with National Standard. And must have bumpers of glossy black unless painting is impracticable through use of rubber, reflective material or other devices. [29-A MRS section 2302(1.D)] |
| CERTIFICATION | Upon request of the state agency having student transportation jurisdiction, the chassis and body manufacturer(s) shall certify that its(their) product(s) meets the state's minimum standards on items which are not covered by FMVSS certificatin requirements of 49 CFR, Part 567: Certification. | Upon request of the state agency having student transportation jurisdiction, the chassis and body manufacturer(s) shall certify that its(their) product(s) meets the state's minimum standards on items which are not covered by FMVSS certificatin requirements of 49 CFR, Part 567: Certification. | Upon request of the state agency having student transportation jurisdiction, the chassis and body manufacturer(s) shall certify that its(their) product(s) meets the state's minimum standards on items which are not covered by FMVSS certificatin requirements of 49 CFR, Part 567: Certification. | Upon request of the state agency having student transportation jurisdiction, the chassis and body manufacturer(s) shall certify that its(their) product(s) meets the state's minimum standards on items which are not covered by FMVSS certificatin requirements of 49 CFR, Part 567: Certification. |
| COLOR: Maine Statute | The chassis shall be black. "Must have bumpers of glossy black unless painting is impracticable through use of rubber, reflective material or other devices" [29-A Maine Revised Statutes section 2302(D)]. Body, cowl, hood, and fenders shall be in national school bus glossy yellow. State statue [29-A MRS section 2302(C and D)] and Code of Maine Regulations [CMR 05-071 - Chapter 86, section 3(1.A.(1))] apply. | The chassis shall be black. "Must have bumpers of glossy black unless painting is impracticable through use of rubber, reflective material or other devices" [29-A Maine Revised Statutes section 2302(D)]. Body, cowl, hood, and fenders shall be in national school bus glossy yellow. State statue [29-A MRS section 2302(C and D)] and Code of Maine Regulations [CMR 05-071 - Chapter 86, section 3(1.A.(1))] apply. | The chassis shall be black. "Must have bumpers of glossy black unless painting is impracticable through use of rubber, reflective material or other devices" [29-A Maine Revised Statutes section 2302(D)]. Body, cowl, hood, and fenders shall be in national school bus glossy yellow. State statue [29-A MRS section 2302(C and D)] and Code of Maine Regulations [CMR 05-071 - Chapter 86, section 3(1.A.(1))] apply. | The chassis shall be black. "Must have bumpers of glossy black unless painting is impracticable through use of rubber, reflective material or other devices" [29-A Maine Revised Statutes section 2302(D)]. Body, cowl, hood, and fenders shall be in national school bus glossy yellow. State statue [29-A MRS section 2302(C and D)] and Code of Maine Regulations [CMR 05-071 - Chapter 86, section 3(1.A.(1))] apply. |
| DRIVE SHAFT | The drive shaft shall be protected by a metal guard or guards around the circumference of the drive shaft to reduce the possibility of its whipping through the floor or dropping to the ground, if broken. | The drive shaft shall be protected by a metal guard or guards around the circumference of the drive shaft to reduce the possibility of its whipping through the floor or dropping to the ground, if broken. | The drive shaft shall be protected by a metal guard or guards around the circumference of the drive shaft to reduce the possibility of its whipping through the floor or dropping to the ground, if broken. | The drive shaft shall be protected by a metal guard or guards around the circumference of the drive shaft to reduce the possibility of its whipping through the floor or dropping to the ground, if broken. |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: A. Battery | A. 1. The storage batteries shall have minimum cold cranking capacity rating (cold cranking amps) equal to the cranking current required 30 seconds at 0 degrees Fahrenheit and a minimum reserve capacity rating of 120 minutes at 25 amps. Higher capacities may be required, depending upon optional equipment and local environmental conditions. 2. The manufacturer shall securely attach the battery on a slide-out or swing-out tray in a closed, vented compartment in the body skirt or chassis frame so that the battery is accessible for convenient servicing from the outside. When in the stored position, the tray shall be retained by a securing mechanism capable of holding the tray [with battery(ies)] in position when subjected to a 5g load from any direction. The battery compartment door or cover, if separate from the tray, shall be hinged at the front or top. It shall be secured by a positive operated latching system or other type fastner. The door may be an integral part of the batter slide tray. the door or cover must fit tightly to the body, and not present sharp edges or snagging points. Battery cables shall meet SAE requirements. Battery cables shall be of sufficient lenght to allow the battery tray to fully extend. Any chassis frame-mounted batteries shall be relocated to a battery compartment on Type A buses. 3. All batteries are to be secured in a sliding tray except that on van conversion or cutaway front-section chassis, batteries may be secured in accordance with the manufacturer's standard configuration. In these cases, the final location of the battery and the appropriate cable lenghts shall be agreed upon mutually by the chassis and body manufacturers. However, in all cases the battery cable provided with the chassis shall have sufficient lenth to allow some slack, and shall be of sufficient gauge to carry the required amperage. 4. Buses may be equipped with a battery shut-off switch. The switch is to be placed in a location not readily accessible to the driver or passengers. | A. 1. The storage batteries shall have minimum cold cranking capacity rating (cold cranking amps) equal to the cranking current required 30 seconds at 0 degrees Fahrenheit and a minimum reserve capacity rating of 120 minutes at 25 amps. Higher capacities may be required, depending upon optional equipment and local environmental conditions. 2. The manufacturer shall securely attach the battery on a slide-out or swing-out tray in a closed, vented compartment in the body skirt or chassis frame so that the battery is accessible for convenient servicing from the outside. When in the stored position, the tray shall be retained by a securing mechanism capable of holding the tray [with battery(ies)] in position when subjected to a 5g load from any direction. The battery compartment door or cover, if separate from the tray, shall be hinged at the front or top. It shall be secured by a positive operated latching system or other type fastner. The door may be an integral part of the batter slide tray. the door or cover must fit tightly to the body, and not present sharp edges or snagging points. Battery cables shall meet SAE requirements. Batter cables shall be of sufficient lenght to allow the battery tray to fully extend. Any chassis frame-mounted batteries shall be relocated to a battery compartment on Type A buses. 3. All batteries are to be secured in a sliding tray except that on van conversion or cutaway front-section chassis, batteries may be secured in accordance with the manufacturer's standard configuration. In these cases, the final location of the battery and the appropriate cable lenghts shall be agreed upon mutually by the chassis and body manufacturers. However, in all cases the battery cable provided with the chassis shall have sufficient lenth to allow some slack, and shall be of sufficient gauge to carry the required amperage. 4. Buses may be equipped with a battery shut-off switch. The switch is to be placed in a location not readily accessible to the driver or passengers. | A. 1. The storage batteries shall have minimum cold cranking capacity rating (cold cranking amps) equal to the cranking current required 30 seconds at 0 degrees Fahrenheit and a minimum reserve capacity rating of 120 minutes at 25 amps. Higher capacities may be required, depending upon optional equipment and local environmental conditions. 2. The manufacturer shall securely attach the battery on a slide-out or swing-out tray in a closed, vented compartment in the body skirt or chassis frame so that the battery is accessible for convenient servicing from the outside. When in the stored position, the tray shall be retained by a securing mechanism capable of holding the tray [with battery(ies)] in position when subjected to a 5g load from any direction. The battery compartment door or cover, if separate from the tray, shall be hinged at the front or top. It shall be secured by a positive operated latching system or other type fastner. The door may be an integral part of the batter slide tray. the door or cover must fit tightly to the body, and not present sharp edges or snagging points. Battery cables shall meet SAE requirements. Batter cables shall be of sufficient lenght to allow the battery tray to fully extend. Any chassis frame-mounted batteries shall be relocated to a battery compartment on Type A buses. 3. All batteries are to be secured in a sliding tray except that on van conversion or cutaway front-section chassis, batteries may be secured in accordance with the manufacturer's standard configuration. In these cases, the final location of the battery and the appropriate cable lenghts shall be agreed upon mutually by the chassis and body manufacturers. However, in all cases the battery cable provided with the chassis shall have sufficient lenth to allow some slack, and shall be of sufficient gauge to carry the required amperage. 4. Buses may be equipped with a battery shut-off switch. The switch is to be placed in a location not readily accessible to the driver or passengers. | A. 1. The storage batteries shall have minimum cold cranking capacity rating (cold cranking amps) equal to the cranking current required 30 seconds at 0 degrees Fahrenheit and a minimum reserve capacity rating of 120 minutes at 25 amps. Higher capacities may be required, depending upon optional equipment and local environmental conditions. 2. The manufacturer shall securely attach the battery on a slide-out or swing-out tray in a closed, vented compartment in the body skirt or chassis frame so that the battery is accessible for convenient servicing from the outside. When in the stored position, the tray shall be retained by a securing mechanism capable of holding the tray [with battery(ies)] in position when subjected to a 5g load from any direction. The battery compartment door or cover, if separate from the tray, shall be hinged at the front or top. It shall be secured by a positive operated latching system or other type fastner. The door may be an integral part of the batter slide tray. the door or cover must fit tightly to the body, and not present sharp edges or snagging points. Battery cables shall meet SAE requirements. Batter cables shall be of sufficient lenght to allow the battery tray to fully extend. Any chassis frame-mounted batteries shall be relocated to a battery compartment on Type A buses. 3. All batteries are to be secured in a sliding tray except that on van conversion or cutaway front-section chassis, batteries may be secured in accordance with the manufacturer's standard configuration. In these cases, the final location of the battery and the appropriate cable lenghts shall be agreed upon mutually by the chassis and body manufacturers. However, in all cases the battery cable provided with the chassis shall have sufficient lenth to allow some slack, and shall be of sufficient gauge to carry the required amperage. 4. Buses may be equipped with a battery shut-off switch. The switch is to be placed in a location not readily accessible to the driver or passengers. |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: A1. Low Voltage Battery Electric School Buses | A. 1. The low voltage batteries shall have sufficent energy and power capacity to support normal bus operation during all reasonable weather conditions. Higher capacities may be required, depending upon optional equipment and local environmental conditions. 2. The manufacturer shall securely attach the low voltage battery on a slide-out or swing-out tray in a closed, vented compartment in the body skirt or chassis frame so that the battery is accessible for convenient servicing from the outside. When in the stored position, the tray shall be retained by a securing mechanism capable of holding the tray [with battery(ies)] in position when subjected to a 5g load from any direction. The battery compartment door or cover, if separate from the tray, shall be hinged at the front or top. It shall be secured by a positive operated latching system or other type fastner. The door may be an integral part of the batter slide tray. the door or cover must fit tightly to the body, and not present sharp edges or snagging points. Battery cables shall meet SAE requirements. Battery cables shall be of sufficient lenght to allow the battery tray to fully extend. Any chassis frame-mounted batteries shall be relocated to a battery compartment on Type A buses. 3. All batteries are to be secured in a sliding tray except that on van conversion or cutaway front-section chassis, batteries may be secured in accordance with the manufacturer's standard configuration. In these cases, the final location of the battery and the appropriate cable lenghts shall be agreed upon mutually by the chassis and body manufacturers. However, in all cases the battery cable provided with the chassis shall have sufficient lenth to allow some slack, and shall be of sufficient gauge to carry the required amperage. 4. Buses may be equipped with a battery shut-off switch. The switch is to be placed in a location not readily accessible to the driver or passengers. | A. 1. The low voltage batteries shall have sufficent energy and power capacity to support normal bus operation during all reasonable weather conditions. Higher capacities may be required, depending upon optional equipment and local environmental conditions. 2. The manufacturer shall securely attach the low voltage battery on a slide-out or swing-out tray in a closed, vented compartment in the body skirt or chassis frame so that the battery is accessible for convenient servicing from the outside. When in the stored position, the tray shall be retained by a securing mechanism capable of holding the tray [with battery(ies)] in position when subjected to a 5g load from any direction. The battery compartment door or cover, if separate from the tray, shall be hinged at the front or top. It shall be secured by a positive operated latching system or other type fastner. The door may be an integral part of the batter slide tray. the door or cover must fit tightly to the body, and not present sharp edges or snagging points. Battery cables shall meet SAE requirements. Battery cables shall be of sufficient lenght to allow the battery tray to fully extend. Any chassis frame-mounted batteries shall be relocated to a battery compartment on Type A buses. 3. All batteries are to be secured in a sliding tray except that on van conversion or cutaway front-section chassis, batteries may be secured in accordance with the manufacturer's standard configuration. In these cases, the final location of the battery and the appropriate cable lenghts shall be agreed upon mutually by the chassis and body manufacturers. However, in all cases the battery cable provided with the chassis shall have sufficient lenth to allow some slack, and shall be of sufficient gauge to carry the required amperage. 4. Buses may be equipped with a battery shut-off switch. The switch is to be placed in a location not readily accessible to the driver or passengers. | A. 1. The low voltage batteries shall have sufficent energy and power capacity to support normal bus operation during all reasonable weather conditions. Higher capacities may be required, depending upon optional equipment and local environmental conditions. 2. The manufacturer shall securely attach the low voltage battery on a slide-out or swing-out tray in a closed, vented compartment in the body skirt or chassis frame so that the battery is accessible for convenient servicing from the outside. When in the stored position, the tray shall be retained by a securing mechanism capable of holding the tray [with battery(ies)] in position when subjected to a 5g load from any direction. The battery compartment door or cover, if separate from the tray, shall be hinged at the front or top. It shall be secured by a positive operated latching system or other type fastner. The door may be an integral part of the batter slide tray. the door or cover must fit tightly to the body, and not present sharp edges or snagging points. Battery cables shall meet SAE requirements. Battery cables shall be of sufficient lenght to allow the battery tray to fully extend. Any chassis frame-mounted batteries shall be relocated to a battery compartment on Type A buses. 3. All batteries are to be secured in a sliding tray except that on van conversion or cutaway front-section chassis, batteries may be secured in accordance with the manufacturer's standard configuration. In these cases, the final location of the battery and the appropriate cable lenghts shall be agreed upon mutually by the chassis and body manufacturers. However, in all cases the battery cable provided with the chassis shall have sufficient lenth to allow some slack, and shall be of sufficient gauge to carry the required amperage. 4. Buses may be equipped with a battery shut-off switch. The switch is to be placed in a location not readily accessible to the driver or passengers. | A. 1. The low voltage batteries shall have sufficent energy and power capacity to support normal bus operation during all reasonable weather conditions. Higher capacities may be required, depending upon optional equipment and local environmental conditions. 2. The manufacturer shall securely attach the low voltage battery on a slide-out or swing-out tray in a closed, vented compartment in the body skirt or chassis frame so that the battery is accessible for convenient servicing from the outside. When in the stored position, the tray shall be retained by a securing mechanism capable of holding the tray [with battery(ies)] in position when subjected to a 5g load from any direction. The battery compartment door or cover, if separate from the tray, shall be hinged at the front or top. It shall be secured by a positive operated latching system or other type fastner. The door may be an integral part of the batter slide tray. the door or cover must fit tightly to the body, and not present sharp edges or snagging points. Battery cables shall meet SAE requirements. Battery cables shall be of sufficient lenght to allow the battery tray to fully extend. Any chassis frame-mounted batteries shall be relocated to a battery compartment on Type A buses. 3. All batteries are to be secured in a sliding tray except that on van conversion or cutaway front-section chassis, batteries may be secured in accordance with the manufacturer's standard configuration. In these cases, the final location of the battery and the appropriate cable lenghts shall be agreed upon mutually by the chassis and body manufacturers. However, in all cases the battery cable provided with the chassis shall have sufficient lenth to allow some slack, and shall be of sufficient gauge to carry the required amperage. 4. Buses may be equipped with a battery shut-off switch. The switch is to be placed in a location not readily accessible to the driver or passengers. |
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