Salient Characters - 44 PAX Bus.pdf
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This is a Federal Vehicle Procurement Specification document outlining salient characteristics for the procurement of one brand-new, 44-passenger commercial bus by the 773d Force Support Squadron (FSS) at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska, for the Child and Youth Program (CYP).
The bus must be a conventional-style Type C school/commercial vehicle with a 280-inch wheelbase and 77-inch minimum interior headroom, capable of safely transporting youth in cold-weather conditions. The engine specifications call for a heavy-duty 7.3L gasoline V8 (Ford or equivalent) with a 6-speed automatic transmission, heavy-duty front steer axle (approximately 12,000 lbs rating) with soft-ride springs, and rear air suspension system (approximately 21,000 lbs rating). The vehicle must include a minimum 60-gallon fuel tank, premium winter-rated radial tires with dual rear wheels, 210 Amp alternator, and dual Group 31 heavy-duty batteries. The Alaska climate package is mandatory and includes a minimum of three 50,000 BTU heaters, engine block heater, coolant protection rated to -34°F, maximum body insulation, and heated remote-adjustable exterior mirrors. The bus requires galvanized steel construction, premium wax undercoating, bright white exterior paint, full LED lighting package with roof strobe light, four emergency exit windows, one roof hatch, rear emergency exit door with audible warning buzzers, back-up camera with front/rear views, and minimum 112 dBA back-up alarm. Interior specifications include Freedman Family 35-inch High-Back seats configured for 44 passengers, retractable three-point shoulder/lap seatbelts for all passengers, premium air-ride driver seat, acoustic headlining in the driver section, and accessory power sockets. Delivery is FOB Destination to JBER, Anchorage, AK 99501, with standard manufacturer's warranty on the chassis, body, and major auxiliary components.
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FEDERAL VEHICLE PROCUREMENT SPECIFICATION
SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS
Requirement Title: Procurement of One (1) 44-Passenger Commercial Bus
Requiring Activity: 773d Force Support Squadron (FSS), Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska (Child and Youth Program)
Project Objective: The contractor shall deliver one (1) brand-new, current model year 44-passenger conventional-style commercial bus suitable for transporting youth safely in cold-weather conditions at JBER.
1. SCOPE & GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
These salient characteristics describe the minimum acceptable physical, functional, and performance requirements of the vehicle. The delivered bus must meet or exceed all specifications outlined below to ensure safe, reliable, year-round transportation for school-age children within the sub-arctic climate of Anchorage, Alaska.
2. DIMENSIONS, CAPACITY & MANEUVERABILITY
• Passenger Capacity: Must accommodate a minimum of forty-four (44) youth passengers.
• Vehicle Style: Conventional style (Type C) school/commercial bus.
• Wheelbase: Approximately 280 inches to balance cabin room and stability.
• Headroom: Minimum interior headroom of 77 inches.
3. ENGINE, CHASSIS & PERFORMANCE
The vehicle must be capable of carrying full passenger loads over snowy and icy base roads:
• Engine Type: Heavy-duty 7.3L Gasoline V8 engine (Ford or equivalent).
• Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive (e.g., Ford 6R140 or equivalent).
• Suspension:
– Front: Heavy-duty steer axle (approx. 12,000 lbs rating) with soft-ride springs.
– Rear: Air suspension system (approx. 21,000 lbs rating) for passenger comfort and stability.
• Brakes: Air brake system with 4-wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), equipped with an air dryer (Bendix AD-9 or equivalent) and auto-slack adjusters.
• Fuel System: Minimum 60-gallon gasoline fuel tank.
• Tires: Premium all-season or winter-rated radial tires (11R22.5 or equivalent) with dual rear wheels.
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• Electrical: Minimum 210 Amp alternator (Leece-Neville or equivalent) and dual Group 31 heavy-duty batteries on a slide-out chassis-mounted tray. Include a battery disconnect switch.
4. CLIMATE CONTROL & WINTERIZATION PACKAGE (ALASKA CLIMATE READY)
Due to extreme sub-zero temperatures at JBER, the bus must include an advanced Alaska State package:
• Heating System: Minimum of three (3) 50,000 BTU heaters (Left-Hand Front, Left-Hand Rear, and Right-Hand Front) with a water heater pump and silicone coolant hoses.
• Engine Winterization: Engine block heater and coolant/antifreeze protection rated to at least -34°F.
• Insulation: Maximum body insulation, including fiberglass-insulated body walls, roof bow cavities, stepwell, and firewall.
• Heated Mirrors: Heated, remote-adjustable exterior rearview and cross-view mirrors to maintain visibility in snow/ice.
5. BODY & STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY
• Flooring: Minimum 5/8" treated plywood floor, screwed down over the steel base, covered with high-quality, fully sealed black ribbed rubber step-treads and aisle trim.
• Construction: Galvanized steel stepwell, structural roof bows, and steel front/rear bumpers (minimum 15-inch front).
• Undercoating: Premium modified wax undercoating applied at the factory to prevent galvanic corrosion from road treatments.
• Exterior Finish: Bright white exterior paint with no standard school bus lettering, unless otherwise specified for CYP.
6. SAFETY, DRIVER ASSISTANCE & VEHICLE ACCESS
• Safety Controls: Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and cruise control.
• Lighting: Full LED exterior lighting package (stop/tail, directional, clearance/marker, and backup lights).
Include a high-intensity white LED roof strobe light.
• Door: Outward-opening manual or electric entrance door with a continuous grab handle.
• Emergency Exits: Minimum of four (4) push-out emergency exit windows, one (1) roof hatch, and a rear emergency exit door with an upper/lower glass and retainer. All emergency exits must be equipped with an audible warning buzzer.
• Driver Safety/Visibility: Back-up camera with front/rear views, back-up alarm (minimum 112 dBA), and daytime running lights.
7. PASSENGER CABIN & INTERIOR
• Seating Model: Freedman Family 35-inch High-Back seats (or equivalent) configured for up to 44 passengers.
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• Seat Belts: Retractable three-point (3-point) shoulder/lap belts for all passenger positions to meet maximum safety requirements for youth transport.
• Driver Seat: Premium fully adjustable air-ride driver seat with a 3-point seatbelt.
• Acoustics: Acoustic solid headlining in the driver/first section to reduce cabin noise.
• Interior Accessories: Accessory power sockets, glove box, and padded barrier rails.
8. WARRANTY & FOB DELIVERY TERMS
• Delivery: Free On Board (FOB) Destination to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Anchorage, AK 99501.
• Warranty: Standard manufacturer's warranty on the chassis, body, and major auxiliary components.
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