Technical Specification - NEV.pdf

Request for Information Technical Specification

Neighborhood Electric Vehicles December 31, 2020

Battelle is a Prime Contractor to the Department of Energy (DOE) responsible for operating the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland, Washington. Battelle is currently looking for options of leasing or purchasing Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs) for use at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.

The NEVs will be required to meet the following requirements:

In accordance to RCW 46.04.357, the definition of a NEV means a self-propelled, electrically powered four-wheeled motor vehicle whose speed attainable in one mile is more than twenty miles per hour and not more than twenty-five miles per hour and conforms to federal regulations under Title 49 C.F.R. Part 571.500.

The NEV shall be white in color and be equipped with the following to meet street legal requirements in accordance to 49 CFR Part 571.500(S5)(b):

(1) Headlamps,

(2) Front and rear turn signal lamps,

(3) Taillamps,

(4) Stop lamps,

(5) Reflex reflectors: one red on each side as far to the rear as practicable, and one red on the rear,

(6) An exterior mirror mounted on the driver's side of the vehicle and either an exterior mirror mounted on the passenger's side of the vehicle or an interior mirror,

(7) A parking brake,

(8) A windshield that conforms to the Federal motor vehicle safety standard on glazing materials (49

CFR 571.205).

(9) A VIN that conforms to the requirements of part 565 Vehicle Identification Number of this chapter, and

(10) A Type 1 or Type 2 seat belt assembly conforming to Sec. 571.209 of this part, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 209, Seat belt assemblies, installed at each designated seating position.

(11) Low-speed vehicles shall comply with the rear visibility requirements specified in paragraphs S6.2 of FMVSS No. 111.

(12) An alert sound as required by § 571.141.

Battelle is requesting options for various body styles offered with a list of options available for each style.

Battelle also requests the potential bidder to ensure parts availability to support repair needs when necessary. Please also advise if parts are available only from the factory direct or also available from OEM suppliers.

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Battelle would like to have a service provider, for the vehicle(s), who is able to support the Richland, WA (zip 99354) area for maintenance and repair needs. Please advise if this is possible, if not, please advise if there is a a different service provider that we could partner with who would be acceptable.