Technical Eval Salient characteristics update 5 May 2021.pdf

TECHNICAL EVALUATION

__96__ each Vehicles must have automatic transmission __10__ each Vehicles must have manual transmission

1.13.3 Four door (sedan ONLY), minimum 108 inch wheel base for Automatic transmission and

102 inch wheel base for manual transmission. Two wheel drive (front or rear). No all-wheel drive. No four wheel drive.

1.3.4 Air bag system disabled and all air bags removed. This includes seat/curtain airbags. No sharp areas exposed where airbags were removed.

1.3.5 Electrical system in good working order and charging system must maintain 13.5 VDC.

Gauges such as Speedometer and Fuel gauge must function properly. Battery secured to prevent movement or shorting out with OEM mounting bracket.

1.3.6 All motor mounts, and transmission mounts must be serviceable. Frame/sub-frame without structural damage or rust through including floor boards.

1.3.7 All suspension components such as sway bars, stabilizer bars, steering linkage, ball joints, shocks/ struts, leaf and coil springs must function reasonably with no more than 1/8 inch of looseness. CV boots must not be torn.

1.3.8 All exterior body panels must be present and attached without sharp protruding edges.

1.3.9 Bumpers must be present and attached. All glass must be present. Cracks cannot impede drivers view. All windows must go up and down properly as designed.

1.3.10 Rear-view and driver’s side-view mirrors (properly attached) are required

1.3.11 Vehicle must have five matching rims, not bent or cracked with proper amount of lug nuts and with non-leaking tires of factory recommended size. No locking lug nuts or hub caps.

1.3.12 The vehicle must be able to move and steer without the tires coming in contact with the vehicle body panels.

1.3.13 All tires will have at least 5/32nd of an inch tread depth with no cords showing or cuts and cracks that contact the cords and matching size. Tire size will be MFG specifications.

1.3.14 One spare tire, of appropriate size Rim & Tire (not a space-saver), with appropriate tread depth, inflated, and located in the trunk. Tire will be secured in trunk as designed.

1.3.15 Seating for four adults. Seat cushions/pads will not have exposed coils/wires or any other potentially hazardous items and attached as intended from the MFG.

(Patching and seat covers authorized)

1.3.16 Driver’s seat must be adjustable for driver height/size and lock in place when adjusted as intended from the MFG

1.3.17 Seat belts (waist and shoulder),are present and in proper working order for four (4) individuals (driver, right front passenger, left rear passenger, right rear passenger)

1.3.18 All doors must function properly, this includes opening and closing, locking and must close as intended by the manufacturer and keys must unlock doors and trunk. Door handles must be OEM.

1.3.19 Hood and trunk lids must function properly and be securable

1.3.20 An ignition key is required to start and stop the engine (turn the ignition/power on and off). Anti-theft devices must be disabled or removed.

1.3.21 The engine can idle while in park/neutral and all forward/reverse gears

1.3.22 Power steering works properly with no Class III Leakage of fluid great enough to form drops that fall from item being checked/inspected.

1.3.23 Engine cooling system works properly, filled to appropriate level with fluid, including fans does not leak and components are secured properly. Coolant must be at least – 20 Fahrenheit.

1.3.24 The vehicle can travel forward at 40 mph and brake evenly with ABS system activated.

1.3.25 The vehicle can travel in reverse at 25 mph (estimated) unless REV limiter prevents achievable speed.

1.3.26 The vehicle will be absent of MAJOR fluid leaks (Class III) Leakage of fluid great enough to form drops that fall from item being checked/inspected. All fluids will be present with correct fill per MFG.

1.4.1 The vehicle cannot have any leakage of fuel or brake fluid.

1.4.2 The vehicle will contain at least ¼ tank of fuel with operational fuel cap.

1.4.3 Vehicle is required to have a properly adjusted and functioning (not excessively loud) Exhaust system to include the catalytic converter, exhaust pipe, muffler and tail pipe.

1.4.3.1 The interior portion of the vehicle (passenger compartment) will be clear of any trash, loose items, and/or offensive odors, graffiti, markings or bug/rodent infestations.

1.4.4 The exterior portion of the vehicle will be clear of any loose items, graffiti and/or inappropriate markings.

1.4.5 The trunk portion will be clear of any loose items with the exception of the inflated spare tire. (No jacks)

1.4.6 Vehicles will be clean and free of any excessive debris

1.4.7 Windshield defrosting units must operate as intended by the MFG. Working wipers & serviceable blades that clear windshield completely.

1.4.8 Vehicle heater system is required to operate as intended by the MFG.

1.4.10 Vehicles MUST have legal and transferrable title at time of acceptance.

1.4.11 Vehicle must have fully operational brake system as required by the State of

Missouri. No metal to metal parts. Brake pads/shoes must have no less than 1/8 inch material. All manual transmission vehicles will have a working emergency brake that prevents vehicle from moving when engaged.

1.4.12 Vehicle is required to have a viable engine and transmission, no knocking engines or slipping of transmissions.

1.4.13 Vendor provided vehicles will remain with the Government for its life cycle. Vehicle life cycle is defined as: when it becomes disabled beyond serviceability, damaged beyond repair, incapable of safe operation and unsuitable for training. After the vehicle has reached its life cycle, the Contractor will be notified by email and will be required to remove the vehicle/vehicles within 21 days of email notification from TA 210. The vehicles will not be able to roll or move under their own power and will more than likely have damaged/missing tires, wheels, axles, spindles and/or driveline/suspension components. There will be significant damage (to varying degrees) to all exterior and interior body portions. Vehicles fluids will not be drained"