Type C BUS SPREADSHEET.xls
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Total Bid
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| EV_DOC_SRCOMMLN.DOC_SOCOMMLN_LN_NO | EV_DOC_SRCOMMGP.LGL_NM | NET1_AM | NET2_AM | NET3_AM | NET4_AM | DISC1_AM | DISC2_AM | DISC3_AM | DISC4_AM | DOC_SOCOMMLN_NO | EV_DOC_SRCOMMLN.DLVR_DY | EV_DOC_SRCOMMLN.RESP_TYP | TOT_PRICE | EV_DOC_SRCOMMLN.CL_DSCR | EV_DOC_SRCOMMLN.AWD_QTY | EV_DOC_SRCOMMLN.UNIT_PRICE | EV_DOC_SRCOMMLN.DISC_PC | EV_DOC_SRCOMMLN.TOT_PRICE |
| Line # | Vendor Name | NET DAYS 1 | NET DAYS 2 | NET DAYS 3 | NET DAYS 4 | DISCOUNT 1 | DISCOUNT 2 | DISCOUNT 3 | DISCOUNT 4 | DOC_SOCOMMLN_NO | DELIVERY DAYS | BID / NO BID | Amount | LINE DESCRIPTION | BID QUANTITY | UNIT PRICE | DISCOUNT PRICE | LINE ITEM TOTAL |
| 1 | DATTCO INC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 74673034 | 120 | Bid | 79455.00 | 66 Passenger Conventional Type C School Bus | 1.00000 | 79455.000000 | 79455.00 | |||||
| 1 | DATTCO INC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 74673034 | 120 | Bid | 79455.00 | 66 Passenger Conventional Type C School Bus | 1.00000 | 79455.000000 | 79455.00 | |||||
| 1 | O'CONNOR GMC INC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 74673034 | 180 | Bid | 71018.00 | 66 Passenger Conventional Type C School Bus | 1.00000 | 71018.000000 | 71018.00 | |||||
| 1 | W.C. CRESSEY & SON | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 74673034 | 75 | Bid | 75471.00 | 66 Passenger Conventional Type C School Bus | 1.00000 | 75471.000000 | 75471.00 | |||||
| 2 | DATTCO INC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 74673036 | 120 | Bid | 79260.00 | 72 Passenger Conventional Type C School Bus | 1.00000 | 79260.000000 | 79260.00 | |||||
| 2 | DATTCO INC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 74673036 | 120 | Bid | 79260.00 | 72 Passenger Conventional Type C School Bus | 1.00000 | 79260.000000 | 79260.00 | |||||
| 2 | O'CONNOR GMC INC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 74673036 | 180 | Bid | 71400.00 | 72 Passenger Conventional Type C School Bus | 1.00000 | 71400.000000 | 71400.00 | |||||
| 2 | W.C. CRESSEY & SON | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 74673036 | 75 | Bid | 76385.00 | 72 Passenger Conventional Type C School Bus | 1.00000 | 76385.000000 | 76385.00 | |||||
| 3 | DATTCO INC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 74673038 | 120 | Bid | 78869.00 | 77 Passenger Conventional Type C School Bus | 1.00000 | 78869.000000 | 78869.00 | |||||
| 3 | DATTCO INC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 74673038 | 120 | Bid | 78869.00 | 77 Passenger Conventional Type C School Bus | 1.00000 | 78869.000000 | 78869.00 | |||||
| 3 | O'CONNOR GMC INC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 74673038 | 180 | Bid | 72760.00 | 77 Passenger Conventional Type C School Bus | 1.00000 | 72760.000000 | 72760.00 | |||||
| 3 | W.C. CRESSEY & SON | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 74673038 | 75 | Bid | 77754.00 | 77 Passenger Conventional Type C School Bus | 1.00000 | 77754.000000 | 77754.00 | |||||
| 4 | DATTCO INC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 74673040 | 0 | No Bid | 0.00 | 78 Passenger Conventional Type C School Bus | 1.00000 | 0.00 | ||||||
| 4 | DATTCO INC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 74673040 | 0 | No Bid | 0.00 | 78 Passenger Conventional Type C School Bus | 1.00000 | 0.00 | ||||||
| 4 | O'CONNOR GMC INC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 74673040 | 180 | Bid | 73550.00 | 78 Passenger Conventional Type C School Bus | 1.00000 | 73550.000000 | 73550.00 | |||||
| 4 | W.C. CRESSEY & SON | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 74673040 | 75 | Bid | 77754.00 | 78 Passenger Conventional Type C School Bus | 1.00000 | 77754.000000 | 77754.00 |
Line Item Group
| EV_DOC_SRCOMMGP.RESP_COMMGP_LN_NO | EV_DOC_SRCOMMGP.COMMGP_DSCR | EV_DOC_SRCOMMGP.LGL_NM | EV_DOC_SRCOMMGP.RESP_TYP | EV_DOC_SRCOMMGP.TOT_AMT |
| Group No | Group Name | Vendor Name | Bid/No Bid | Group Total Cost |
| 1 | Default Commodity Group | O'CONNOR GMC INC | Bid | 288728.00 |
| 1 | Default Commodity Group | W.C. CRESSEY & SON | Bid | 307364.00 |
| 1 | Default Commodity Group | DATTCO INC | No Bid | No Bid |
| 1 | Default Commodity Group | DATTCO INC | No Bid | No Bid |
66 Passenger
| VENDOR NAME: | YEAR, CURRENT MODEL: Bid must specify model year. (put on line below) | ||
| FY13/14 – September 1, 2013-June 30, 2014 | 66 PASSENGER $ BASE PRICE | ||
| Chassis - Standard Equipment to meet State Specification | STANDARD OR EXCEPTION? | DESCRIPTION | |
| Air Cleaner - standard, per OEM. | |||
| Alternator - 160 AMP Minimum | |||
| Axle, Front - Min. 10,000 lbs. OEM standard, with 40-45 degree turning radius, parabolic front springs or equivalent & oil bath hubs w/soft ride or equivalent as standard equipment. Springs to be manufacturer’s recommendation consistent with axle capacity. | |||
| Axle, Rear - Certified for body configuration and capacity; Minimum 17,500 lbs for 66P, 19,000 lbs. for 72 passenger, 19,800 lbs. for 77-78 passenger, 21,000 for >78P; single speed only. ( Heavy Duty capacity as options) | |||
| Axle, rear ratio - Manufacturers recommendation for range of service specified by district and for optimal performance of engine. | |||
| Batteries - Set of two (2) or three (3), 104 AMP 12 Volts; Min. 1850 CCA combined rating. Battery system must be sized with sufficient reserve to allow operation of the 8-way warning light system for at least 15 minutes at 0 degrees Fahrenheit without the engine operating and still restart the engine. See also, electrical service requirement for wheelchair lift equipped buses. (HD Battery Package as an option) | |||
| Brakes - Dual full air with heated air dryer, automatic slack adjusters (Hydraulic-option) | |||
| Engine: Diesel: Diesel Engine, rated at min. 190 H.P. for 72P or less and 205 HP for buses with design capacity of 77P or more. Torque rating min. of 520 ft. lbs. (Or manufacturers recommendation for application or service as defined by the district as an option). Engine to be full electronic control with electric high idle, cruise control and viscous fan drive, full flow oil filter; accessories to include fuel/water separator with heater; -40 Extended Life Antifreeze, 750 watt block heater with recessed receptacle in front bumper. Documentation of CARB rated emissions performance is required for all engines as bid. (Full on/full off fan as an option. Auto radiator shutters as an option. Increased H.P. engine options) | |||
| Exhaust System - Full length tail pipe, aluminized, (stainless as an option) with rear exit (left side exit in compliance with State of Maine Rules, Chapter 081 as an option). | |||
| Frame - Manufacturer must certify frame dimensions and bending strength to body size and configurations | |||
| Fuel Tank - 60 gals. Minimum, with locking access door. High capacity fuel tank option. | |||
| Horn - Dual Electric | |||
| Ignition - Diesel Standard | |||
| Instruments - Speedometer, odometer, fuel, hour meter, oil pressure, water temperature, Low pressure warning light and buzzer for dual brake system, tachometer, voltmeter or ammeter, Engine warning light and buzzer for low oil pressure or high engine temperature, Directionals, transmission temperature gauge or bid mfg. recommendation, Clock. (Air filter minder option. Low oil indicator option.) | |||
| Oil Filter - full flow | |||
| Shock Absorbers - Heavy duty, dual action rated to each axle. | |||
| Steering - Full Power, Tilt Std. (Telescoping column w/air or hydraulic brakes , as options) | |||
| Suspension Springs - Soft ride or equivalent. Front-as recommended, 2-leaf parabolic or equivalent. Rear, parabolic or mfg. recommendation. |
(Air Ride as an option) Manufacturers standard with hydraulic brake option.
| Tires - 6 tires, Six tires, 11.00R/22.5 14 ply, tubeless Front & Rear highway tread; Full rated. Tires provided installed. (Rear M&S tread as an option. Spare tire as an option.) |
| Tow Hooks - Two each, front and rear. |
| Transmission - Five speed, automatic, electronic; Allison PTS 2500 transmission or equivalent with external spin on filter, as standard equipment. Synthetic fluid required. Fluid type must meet manufactures specifications as contained in extended warrantee requirements. (manual transmission as an option. Other optional transmissions as specified by the manufacturer to match optional engine torque ratings). |
| Undercoating - A. The entire underside of the bus body, including floor sections, cross member and belwo floor-line side panels, shall be coated with rust-proofing material for which the material manufacturer has issued to the bus body manufacturer a notarized certification to the bus body manufacturer that materials meet or exceed all performance requiremetns of SAE J1959. B. The undercoating material shall be applied with suitable airless or conventional spray equipment to the undercoating material manufacturer recommended film thinckness and shall show no evidence of voids in the cured film. C. The undercoating material shall not cover any exhaust components of the chassis. |
| WheelBase - 238 inches minimum for 66P, 259 inches minimum for 72P and 276 inches minimum for 78P or greater.(Note: body length and floor plan must provide for at least minimum FMVSS seat spacing. |
| Wheels - Hub piloted. Set of 6, 22.5x8.25 wheel size. Spare Wheel as an option. |
| YEAR, CURRENT MODEL: Bid must specify model year. |
| Body - Standard Equipment to meet State Specification |
| Air Foil - Bid manufacturer’s recommendation installed. May not interfere with visibility of warning lights or roof strobe |
| Back-up Alarm - Included. Must comply with published Back up Alarm Standards (SAE J994B), and provide a minimum of 112 dbA. |
| Body Structure - Construction to meet or exceed FMVSS crash and rollover specifications. |
Three exterior rails at or near bottom of window line, seat cushion line and floor line. Body parts to be thoroughly rust proofed after fabrication. Headroom to be 73” or greater.(High Headroom as an option if not standard). Roof hatch and Egress to meet minimum FMVSS standards w/adjustable ventilation. Baked on Polyurethane paint. Aluminized interior panels below side windows. 16 gauge steel side-walls. Construction must meet or exceed FMVSS and the National School Transportation Specifications & Procedures 2005 including the side intrusion test. Heavy-duty service package as an option.)
| Bumpers - Front and rear - Glossy Black |
| COLOR - National School Bus Yellow. Bumpers and rails glossy black. Hood may be flat black or glossy bus yellow |
| Cowling Material - Fiberglass or equal. (may not be needed on all mfg. Bid according to mfg. recommendation) |
| Crash Pads/Barriers - per FMVSS |
| Doors - All doors shall be equipped with padding at the top edge of each door opening. Padding shall be at least three inches wide and one inch thick and extend the full width of the door opening. All door hinges must be equipped with grease fittings or lubrication ports to facilitate PVM. |
| Door, Emergency & Exits - Latch buzzer for emergency doors, windows and roof hatches; center mounted inside and outside handles; Upper |
AND EXITS and lower panels of approved safety glass. Number and design of all emergency exits must meet FMVSS No. 217 (66P: min. 2 roof hatches, 1 emergency windows each side. 72P or more: 2 roof hatches and 2 emergency windows each side). Exterior access handles on all emergency doors must include a 6”directional arrow showing direction of movement to release/open the door. Emergency Windows must be installed with vertical hinges. See ROOF HATCHES for additional emergency exit information. Thermopane or electrically heated glass on rear emergency doors as an option.
| Entrance - 4-Step (3-steps & the 4th step is actually at the floor level inside of bus). Riser should be calculated by the mfg. consistent w/the related FMVSS, frame rail height and tire size. Heated step option. |
| Door, Entrance - Air or electric operated with regulatory limiting valve. Two leaf, outward opening, with windows top and bottom. Entrance door windows to be thermo-pane standard. Door Actuator located such that the driver, when seated normally to operate the bus, does not have to fully extend reach or lean forward to open or close the door. |
| Floors - Heavy Duty rubber covering, 16” ribbed tread on entrance steps, and 13” on aisles. Rear wheel houses and |
area under seats to be completely covered with smooth rubber mat. All seams to be bonded and smooth.
SUB-FLOOR: 5/8 inch marine or equivalent plywood. (Premium grade exterior plywood acceptable) Plywood to be screwed to sub-floor with all exposed edges sealed.
| Fuel Tank Access: Required, fill & pipe access, with spring loaded hinge and lock. Fuel tank sending unit access cover plate in bus floor |
| Headroom - 73 inches minimum. (Increased headroom option if not standard) |
| Heater/defroster - Minimum 90,000 BTU heater at left front of driver’s area. Minimum 50,000 BTU heater at right front of driver’s area. Minimum 80,000 BTU in front of rear wheelhouse. Minimum 80,000 BTU at rear of rear wheelhouse. All heater cores to be copper tube coil design with aluminum fins. Heater shut-off valve shall be easily accessible from driver’s seat; with additional shut-off valves in engine compartment. Coolant circulation booster pump shall be installed in feed line. Defroster channel shall run full length of windshield. Set of two (2) 6” overhead fans shall be provided to assist in both defrosting and cooling w/ installation not to restrict visibility. Heating system must be of sufficient capability to maintain the bus interior temperatures as specified in SAE test procedure J2233. System must include accessible bleeder valves appropriately placed in the return lines to remove air from the heater lines. (Auxiliary fuel-fired integrated heating/defrost and engine coolant pre-heat system as an option. Must meet all applicable FMVSS including FMVSS 301 and applicable SAE test procedures. Convection type heater for passenger compartment as an option.) Cabin Heat performance Minimum Standard: The heater and defrost system shall have the capability of providing evenly distributed heat and normal operating windshield defrost capability, creating a temperature rise to at least 50 degrees F. inside the body shell, within 20 minutes, after being soaked in an ambient temperature of 0 degrees F. for a continuous 15 hours. Performance certification by the manufacturer required. |
| Insulation - Fiberglass 1-1/2”or Polyester or equivalent with a R factor of at least 5.75; fire resistant and UL approved. Sidewall, roof, front and rear quarter sections including roof bows. Insulate Driver’s area. Insulation noise reduction with acoustical ceiling panels 1st and 2nd sections (full acoustical panels, full length of bus, as an option). |
| Lettering - 5 inch local destination and as specified in the State of Maine Uniform Standards for School Buses (DOE rules, Chapter 81.) |
| Lighting - INSIDE: Passenger & Driver’s Dome lights w/separate switch for driver’s dome; step well light w/door, and light to mark Emergency Exit(s). NOTE: ADA Compliant walk & step well light to be wired to activate with entrance door control. Red ICC tell-tale lights over emergency door loading areas. BACK-UP, WARNING: standard 7” dual clear. If shape other than round, to be 38 square inches of lens surface. HEADLAMPS: Halogen standard. Daytime running lights standard with tail light interface. WARNING: 8-light system. (8- light Halogen, Strobe or LED light option; Roof mounted, flasher/strobe, front and/or rear, red or white as an option; Stop, tail and signal LED as an option). Operator activated manual override switch for 8-way lights, stop signal arm(s) and roof mounted strobe light (if present). |
| Mirrors - INSIDE: 6” x 30”; Rear View: OUTSIDE: 2 each left & right-heated rear view, mirrors. ALL mirrors per FMVSS #111. All exterior mirrors heated as standard equipment. |
| Mud Flaps - Front each wheel, and Rear: two, each full width of dual wheel/tire set. |
| PASSENGER CAPACITY: Bid mfg. Equivalent within the 66P and above range . May offer reduced seating option with price reduction. May offer increased seat spacing option. Reduced seating and increased seat spacing options must not exceed FMVSS maximum seat spacing and barrier requirements. |
| Radio - AM/FM/STEREO/PA, Inside/Outside Speakers; One Antenna on Driver’s Side with 6 interior roof-mounted speakers inside (flush mounting in ceiling). Dash-mounted, hand-held microphone. (Two-way radio option from dealer provided selection; Cell phone plug-in as an option). |
| Rails - Per State of Maine School Bus Standards (see Body Structure, above). (Snow rail as an option) |
| Roof Escape Hatch - 2 roof escape hatches standard . Min. 5 year warrantee for installation, workmanship, materials and leaks. Open-hatch warning buzzer as standard. |
| Safety Equipment - First Aid Kit, and BODY FLUID KIT |
Fire Extinguisher: 5 lb. min. dry type A-B-C Mounting/securement and signage to meet FMVSS and OSHA requirements as standard. (Second 5 lb. extinguisher as an option). Trash Basket and securement standard. Fire/evacuation blanket with storage bag standard (TieTech or equivalent); 1 belt cutter within reach of driver when seated in normal driving position, standard.
Seating - DRIVER: Bostrum or equivalent, deluxe, cloth fabric; AIR (bid self contained air if hydraulic brakes); HIGH BACK, with 8-way adjustable, seat belt with adjustable lap-shoulder, ERL type w/3-point hitch.
PASSENGER: Forward facing, fully padded, 42 oz. Upholstery. Not less than 13” per passenger seat width, sidewall to aisle. Min. 12” aisle width per FMVSS.
| Signage - Two inches wide by 8 inches high retro-reflective letters, front and rear school bus signs. 1.00 inch retro-reflective tape to outline rear door, school bus sign and rear windows. Two-inch retro-reflective stripe at top of floor level rub rail on each side of bus. District may request additional retro-reflective striping as an option not to exceed state or federal safety specifications and standards. |
| Stop Signal Arm - One, driver controlled, hinged, swing-out type to meet FMVSS 131. Double faced, alternating flashing red lamps, one each mounted top and bottom of the stop sign. Sign(s) and lights automatically activate with the entrance door control. Manual override switch for stop arm and 8-way signal lights. (LED or Strobe type lights as options. 2nd sign as an option) |
| Sunvisor - 6” x 30” see-through; adjustable to allow shading for the windshield and driver’s side window. |
| Warning Devices -3 Each roadside, triangular reflector type with secure on-board storage |
| Wheel Chocks - two each with tiedowns/secure onboard storage. |
| Windows - must meet or exceed State of Maine Uniform School Bus Standard & bid specifications. Only windshield shall be tinted. No side or door window tint options allowed. |
| Windshield - Standard flat, tinted (curved may be substituted if manufacturer’s standard for the vehicle offered.) |
| Wipers - Both sides, electric, intermittent 2-speed, with separate switches preferred. Heavy Duty Motor(s), w/washers and arctic all weather blades. Single switch design is acceptable as manufacturer standard. (Heated as an option) |
72 Passenger
| VENDOR NAME: | YEAR, CURRENT MODEL: Bid must specify model year. (put on line below) | ||
| FY13/14 – September 1, 2013-June 30, 2014 | 72 PASSENGER $ BASE PRICE | ||
| Chassis - Standard Equipment to meet State Specification | STANDARD OR EXCEPTION? | DESCRIPTION | |
| Air Cleaner - standard, per OEM. | |||
| Alternator - 160 AMP Minimum | |||
| Axle, Front - Min. 10,000 lbs. OEM standard, with 40-45 degree turning radius, parabolic front springs or equivalent & oil bath hubs w/soft ride or equivalent as standard equipment. Springs to be manufacturer’s recommendation consistent with axle capacity. | |||
| Axle, Rear - Certified for body configuration and capacity; Minimum 17,500 lbs for 66P, 19,000 lbs. for 72 passenger, 19,800 lbs. for 77-78 passenger, 21,000 for >78P; single speed only. ( Heavy Duty capacity as options) | |||
| Axle, rear ratio - Manufacturers recommendation for range of service specified by district and for optimal performance of engine. | |||
| Batteries - Set of two (2) or three (3), 104 AMP 12 Volts; Min. 1850 CCA combined rating. Battery system must be sized with sufficient reserve to allow operation of the 8-way warning light system for at least 15 minutes at 0 degrees Fahrenheit without the engine operating and still restart the engine. See also, electrical service requirement for wheelchair lift equipped buses. (HD Battery Package as an option) | |||
| Brakes - Dual full air with heated air dryer, automatic slack adjusters (Hydraulic-option) | |||
| Engine: Diesel: Diesel Engine, rated at min. 190 H.P. for 72P or less and 205 HP for buses with design capacity of 77P or more. Torque rating min. of 520 ft. lbs. (Or manufacturers recommendation for application or service as defined by the district as an option). Engine to be full electronic control with electric high idle, cruise control and viscous fan drive, full flow oil filter; accessories to include fuel/water separator with heater; -40 Extended Life Antifreeze, 750 watt block heater with recessed receptacle in front bumper. Documentation of CARB rated emissions performance is required for all engines as bid. Auto radiator shutters as an option. Increased H.P. engine options) | |||
| Exhaust System - Full length tail pipe, aluminized, (stainless as an option) with rear exit (left side exit in compliance with State of Maine Rules, Chapter 081 as an option). | |||
| Frame - Manufacturer must certify frame dimensions and bending strength to body size and configurations | |||
| Fuel Tank - 60 gals. Minimum, with locking access door. High capacity fuel tank option. | |||
| Horn - Dual Electric | |||
| Ignition - Diesel Standard | |||
| Instruments - Speedometer, odometer, fuel, hour meter, oil pressure, water temperature, Low pressure warning light and buzzer for dual brake system, tachometer, voltmeter or ammeter, Engine warning light and buzzer for low oil pressure or high engine temperature, Directionals, transmission temperature gauge or bid mfg. recommendation, Clock. (Air filter minder option. Low oil indicator option.) | |||
| Oil Filter - full flow | |||
| Shock Absorbers - Heavy duty, dual action rated to each axle. | |||
| Steering - Full Power, Tilt Std. (Telescoping column w/air or hydraulic brakes , as options) | |||
| Suspension Springs - Soft ride or equivalent. Front-as recommended, 2-leaf parabolic or equivalent. Rear, parabolic or mfg. recommendation. |
(Air Ride as an option) Manufacturers standard with hydraulic brake option.
| Tires - 6 tires, Six tires, 11.00R/22.5 14 ply, tubeless Front & Rear highway tread; Full rated. Tires provided installed. (Rear M&S tread as an option. Spare tire as an option.) |
| Tow Hooks - Two each, front and rear. |
| Transmission - Five speed, automatic, electronic; Allison PTS 2500 transmission or equivalent with external spin on filter, as standard equipment. Synthetic fluid required. Fluid type must meet manufactures specifications as contained in extended warrantee requirements. (manual transmission as an option. Other optional transmissions as specified by the manufacturer to match optional engine torque ratings). |
| Undercoating - A. The entire underside of the bus body, including floor sections, cross member and belwo floor-line side panels, shall be coated with rust-proofing material for which the material manufacturer has issued to the bus body manufacturer a notarized certification to the bus body manufacturer that materials meet or exceed all performance requiremetns of SAE J1959. B. The undercoating material shall be applied with suitable airless or conventional spray equipment to the undercoating material manufacturer recommended film thinckness and shall show no evidence of voids in the cured film. C. The undercoating material shall not cover any exhaust components of the chassis. |
| WheelBase - 238 inches minimum for 66P, 259 inches minimum for 72P and 276 inches minimum for 78P or greater.(Note: body length and floor plan must provide for at least minimum FMVSS seat spacing. |
| Wheels - Hub piloted. Set of 6, 22.5x8.25 wheel size. Spare Wheel as an option. |
| YEAR, CURRENT MODEL: Bid must specify model year. |
| Body - Standard Equipment to meet State Specification |
| Air Foil - Bid manufacturer’s recommendation installed. May not interfere with visibility of warning lights or roof strobe |
| Back-up Alarm - Included. Must comply with published Back up Alarm Standards (SAE J994B), and provide a minimum of 112 dbA. |
| Body Structure - Construction to meet or exceed FMVSS crash and rollover specifications. |
Three exterior rails at or near bottom of window line, seat cushion line and floor line. Body parts to be thoroughly rust proofed after fabrication. Headroom to be 73” or greater.(High Headroom as an option if not standard). Roof hatch and Egress to meet minimum FMVSS standards w/adjustable ventilation. Baked on Polyurethane paint. Aluminized interior panels below side windows. 16 gauge steel side-walls. Construction must meet or exceed FMVSS and the National School Transportation Specifications & Procedures 2005 including the side intrusion test. Heavy-duty service package as an option.)
| Bumpers - Front and rear - Glossy Black |
| COLOR - National School Bus Yellow. Bumpers and rails glossy black. Hood may be flat black or glossy bus yellow |
| Cowling Material - Fiberglass or equal. (may not be needed on all mfg. Bid according to mfg. recommendation) |
| Crash Pads/Barriers - per FMVSS |
| Doors - All doors shall be equipped with padding at the top edge of each door opening. Padding shall be at least three inches wide and one inch thick and extend the full width of the door opening. All door hinges must be equipped with grease fittings or lubrication ports to facilitate PVM. |
| Door, Emergency & Exits - Latch buzzer for emergency doors, windows and roof hatches; center mounted inside and outside handles; Upper |
AND EXITS and lower panels of approved safety glass. Number and design of all emergency exits must meet FMVSS No. 217 (66P: min. 2 roof hatches, 1 emergency windows each side. 72P or more: 2 roof hatches and 2 emergency windows each side). Exterior access handles on all emergency doors must include a 6”directional arrow showing direction of movement to release/open the door. Emergency Windows must be installed with vertical hinges. See ROOF HATCHES for additional emergency exit information. Thermopane or electrically heated glass on rear emergency doors as an option.
| Entrance - 4-Step (3-steps & the 4th step is actually at the floor level inside of bus). Riser should be calculated by the mfg. consistent w/the related FMVSS, frame rail height and tire size. Heated step option. |
| Door, Entrance - Air or electric operated with regulatory limiting valve. Two leaf, outward opening, with windows top and bottom. Entrance door windows to be thermo-pane standard. Door Actuator located such that the driver, when seated normally to operate the bus, does not have to fully extend reach or lean forward to open or close the door. |
| Floors - Heavy Duty rubber covering, 16” ribbed tread on entrance steps, and 13” on aisles. Rear wheel houses and |
area under seats to be completely covered with smooth rubber mat. All seams to be bonded and smooth.
SUB-FLOOR: 5/8 inch marine or equivalent plywood. (Premium grade exterior plywood acceptable) Plywood to be screwed to sub-floor with all exposed edges sealed.
| Fuel Tank Access: Required, fill & pipe access, with spring loaded hinge and lock. Fuel tank sending unit access cover plate in bus floor |
| Headroom - 73 inches minimum. (Increased headroom option if not standard) |
| Heater/defroster - Minimum 90,000 BTU heater at left front of driver’s area. Minimum 50,000 BTU heater at right front of driver’s area. Minimum 80,000 BTU in front of rear wheelhouse. Minimum 80,000 BTU at rear of rear wheelhouse. All heater cores to be copper tube coil design with aluminum fins. Heater shut-off valve shall be easily accessible from driver’s seat; with additional shut-off valves in engine compartment. Coolant circulation booster pump shall be installed in feed line. Defroster channel shall run full length of windshield. Set of two (2) 6” overhead fans shall be provided to assist in both defrosting and cooling w/ installation not to restrict visibility. Heating system must be of sufficient capability to maintain the bus interior temperatures as specified in SAE test procedure J2233. System must include accessible bleeder valves appropriately placed in the return lines to remove air from the heater lines. (Auxiliary fuel-fired integrated heating/defrost and engine coolant pre-heat system as an option. Must meet all applicable FMVSS including FMVSS 301 and applicable SAE test procedures. Convection type heater for passenger compartment as an option.) Cabin Heat performance Minimum Standard: The heater and defrost system shall have the capability of providing evenly distributed heat and normal operating windshield defrost capability, creating a temperature rise to at least 50 degrees F. inside the body shell, within 20 minutes, after being soaked in an ambient temperature of 0 degrees F. for a continuous 15 hours. Performance certification by the manufacturer required. |
| Insulation - Fiberglass 1-1/2”or Polyester or equivalent with a R factor of at least 5.75; fire resistant and UL approved. Sidewall, roof, front and rear quarter sections including roof bows. Insulate Driver’s area. Insulation noise reduction with acoustical ceiling panels 1st and 2nd sections (full acoustical panels, full length of bus, as an option). |
| Lettering - 5 inch local destination and as specified in the State of Maine Uniform Standards for School Buses (DOE rules, Chapter 81.) |
| Lighting - INSIDE: Passenger & Driver’s Dome lights w/separate switch for driver’s dome; step well light w/door, and light to mark Emergency Exit(s). NOTE: ADA Compliant walk & step well light to be wired to activate with entrance door control. Red ICC tell-tale lights over emergency door loading areas. BACK-UP, WARNING: standard 7” dual clear. If shape other than round, to be 38 square inches of lens surface. HEADLAMPS: Halogen standard. Daytime running lights standard with tail light interface. WARNING: 8-light system. (8- light Halogen, Strobe or LED light option; Roof mounted, flasher/strobe, front and/or rear, red or white as an option; Stop, tail and signal LED as an option). Operator activated manual override switch for 8-way lights, stop signal arm(s) and roof mounted strobe light (if present). |
| Mirrors - INSIDE: 6” x 30”; Rear View: OUTSIDE: 2 each left & right-heated rear view, mirrors. ALL mirrors per FMVSS #111. All exterior mirrors heated as standard equipment. |
| Mud Flaps - Front each wheel, and Rear: two, each full width of dual wheel/tire set. |
| PASSENGER CAPACITY: Bid mfg. Equivalent within the 66P and above range . May offer reduced seating option with price reduction. May offer increased seat spacing option. Reduced seating and increased seat spacing options must not exceed FMVSS maximum seat spacing and barrier requirements. |
| Radio - AM/FM/STEREO/PA, Inside/Outside Speakers; One Antenna on Driver’s Side with 6 interior roof-mounted speakers inside (flush mounting in ceiling). Dash-mounted, hand-held microphone. (Two-way radio option from dealer provided selection; Cell phone plug-in as an option). |
| Rails - Per State of Maine School Bus Standards (see Body Structure, above). (Snow rail as an option) |
| Roof Escape Hatch - 2 roof escape hatches standard . Min. 5 year warrantee for installation, workmanship, materials and leaks. Open-hatch warning buzzer as standard. |
| Safety Equipment - First Aid Kit, and BODY FLUID KIT |
Fire Extinguisher: 5 lb. min. dry type A-B-C Mounting/securement and signage to meet FMVSS and OSHA requirements as standard. (Second 5 lb. extinguisher as an option). Trash Basket and securement standard. Fire/evacuation blanket with storage bag standard (TieTech or equivalent); 1 belt cutter within reach of driver when seated in normal driving position, standard.
Seating - DRIVER: Bostrum or equivalent, deluxe, cloth fabric; AIR (bid self contained air if hydraulic brakes); HIGH BACK, with 8-way adjustable, seat belt with adjustable lap-shoulder, ERL type w/3-point hitch.
PASSENGER: Forward facing, fully padded, 42 oz. Upholstery. Not less than 13” per passenger seat width, sidewall to aisle. Min. 12” aisle width per FMVSS.
| Signage - Two inches wide by 8 inches high retro-reflective letters, front and rear school bus signs. 1.00 inch retro-reflective tape to outline rear door, school bus sign and rear windows. Two-inch retro-reflective stripe at top of floor level rub rail on each side of bus. District may request additional retro-reflective striping as an option not to exceed state or federal safety specifications and standards. |
| Stop Signal Arm - One, driver controlled, hinged, swing-out type to meet FMVSS 131. Double faced, alternating flashing red lamps, one each mounted top and bottom of the stop sign. Sign(s) and lights automatically activate with the entrance door control. Manual override switch for stop arm and 8-way signal lights. (LED or Strobe type lights as options. 2nd sign as an option) |
| Sunvisor - 6” x 30” see-through; adjustable to allow shading for the windshield and driver’s side window. |
| Warning Devices -3 Each roadside, triangular reflector type with secure on-board storage |
| Wheel Chocks - two each with tiedowns/secure onboard storage. |
| Windows - Bids must meet or exceed State of Maine Uniform School Bus Standard & bid specifications. Only windshield shall be tinted. No side or door window tint options allowed. |
| Windshield - Standard flat, tinted (curved may be substituted if manufacturer’s standard for the vehicle offered.) |
| Wipers - Both sides, electric, intermittent 2-speed, with separate switches preferred. Heavy Duty Motor(s), w/washers and arctic all weather blades. Single switch design is acceptable as manufacturer standard. (Heated as an option) |
77 Passenger
| VENDOR NAME: | YEAR, CURRENT MODEL: Bid must specify model year. (put on line below) | ||
| FY13/14 – September 1, 2013-June 30, 2014 | 77 PASSENGER $ BASE PRICE | ||
| Chassis - Standard Equipment to meet State Specification | STANDARD OR EXCEPTION? | DESCRIPTION | |
| Air Cleaner - standard, per OEM. | |||
| Alternator - 160 AMP Minimum | |||
| Axle, Front - Min. 10,000 lbs. OEM standard, with 40-45 degree turning radius, parabolic front springs or equivalent & oil bath hubs w/soft ride or equivalent as standard equipment. Springs to be manufacturer’s recommendation consistent with axle capacity. | |||
| Axle, Rear - Certified for body configuration and capacity; Minimum 17,500 lbs for 66P, 19,000 lbs. for 72 passenger, 19,800 lbs. for 77-78 passenger, 21,000 for >78P; single speed only. ( Heavy Duty capacity as options) | |||
| Axle, rear ratio - Manufacturers recommendation for range of service specified by district and for optimal performance of engine. | |||
| Batteries - Set of two (2) or three (3), 104 AMP 12 Volts; Min. 1850 CCA combined rating. Battery system must be sized with sufficient reserve to allow operation of the 8-way warning light system for at least 15 minutes at 0 degrees Fahrenheit without the engine operating and still restart the engine. See also, electrical service requirement for wheelchair lift equipped buses. (HD Battery Package as an option) | |||
| Brakes - Dual full air with heated air dryer, automatic slack adjusters (Hydraulic-option) | |||
| Engine: Diesel: Diesel Engine, rated at min. 190 H.P. for 72P or less and 205 HP for buses with design capacity of 77P or more. Torque rating min. of 520 ft. lbs. (Or manufacturers recommendation for application or service as defined by the district as an option). Engine to be full electronic control with electric high idle, cruise control and viscous fan drive, full flow oil filter; accessories to include fuel/water separator with heater; -40 Extended Life Antifreeze, 750 watt block heater with recessed receptacle in front bumper. Documentation of CARB rated emissions performance is required for all engines as bid. (Full on/full off fan as an option. Auto radiator shutters as an option. Increased H.P. engine options) | |||
| Exhaust System - Full length tail pipe, aluminized, (stainless as an option) with rear exit (left side exit in compliance with State of Maine Rules, Chapter 081 as an option). | |||
| Frame - Manufacturer must certify frame dimensions and bending strength to body size and configurations | |||
| Fuel Tank - 60 gals. Minimum, with locking access door. High capacity fuel tank option. | |||
| Horn - Dual Electric | |||
| Ignition - Diesel Standard | |||
| Instruments - Speedometer, odometer, fuel, hour meter, oil pressure, water temperature, Low pressure warning light and buzzer for dual brake system, tachometer, voltmeter or ammeter, Engine warning light and buzzer for low oil pressure or high engine temperature, Directionals, transmission temperature gauge or bid mfg. recommendation, Clock. (Air filter minder option. Low oil indicator option.) | |||
| Oil Filter - full flow | |||
| Shock Absorbers - Heavy duty, dual action rated to each axle. | |||
| Steering - Full Power, Tilt Std. (Telescoping column w/air or hydraulic brakes , as options) | |||
| Suspension Springs - Soft ride or equivalent. Front-as recommended, 2-leaf parabolic or equivalent. Rear, parabolic or mfg. recommendation. |
(Air Ride as an option) Manufacturers standard with hydraulic brake option.
| Tires - 6 tires, Six tires, 11.00R/22.5 14 ply, tubeless Front & Rear highway tread; Full rated. Tires provided installed. (Rear M&S tread as an option. Spare tire as an option.) |
| Tow Hooks - Two each, front and rear. |
| Transmission - Five speed, automatic, electronic; Allison PTS 2500 transmission or equivalent with external spin on filter, as standard equipment. Synthetic fluid required. Fluid type must meet manufactures specifications as contained in extended warrantee requirements. (manual transmission as an option. Other optional transmissions as specified by the manufacturer to match optional engine torque ratings). |
| Undercoating - A. The entire underside of the bus body, including floor sections, cross member and belwo floor-line side panels, shall be coated with rust-proofing material for which the material manufacturer has issued to the bus body manufacturer a notarized certification to the bus body manufacturer that materials meet or exceed all performance requiremetns of SAE J1959. B. The undercoating material shall be applied with suitable airless or conventional spray equipment to the undercoating material manufacturer recommended film thinckness and shall show no evidence of voids in the cured film. C. The undercoating material shall not cover any exhaust components of the chassis. |
| WheelBase - 238 inches minimum for 66P, 259 inches minimum for 72P and 276 inches minimum for 78P or greater.(Note: body length and floor plan must provide for at least minimum FMVSS seat spacing. |
| Wheels - Hub piloted. Set of 6, 22.5x8.25 wheel size. Spare Wheel as an option. |
| YEAR, CURRENT MODEL: Bid must specify model year. |
| Body - Standard Equipment to meet State Specification |
| Air Foil - Bid manufacturer’s recommendation installed. May not interfere with visibility of warning lights or roof strobe |
| Back-up Alarm - Included. Must comply with published Back up Alarm Standards (SAE J994B), and provide a minimum of 112 dbA. |
| Body Structure - Construction to meet or exceed FMVSS crash and rollover specifications. |
Three exterior rails at or near bottom of window line, seat cushion line and floor line. Body parts to be thoroughly rust proofed after fabrication. Headroom to be 73” or greater.(High Headroom as an option if not standard). Roof hatch and Egress to meet minimum FMVSS standards w/adjustable ventilation. Baked on Polyurethane paint. Aluminized interior panels below side windows. 16 gauge steel side-walls. Construction must meet or exceed FMVSS and the National School Transportation Specifications & Procedures 2005 including the side intrusion test. Heavy-duty service package as an option.)
| Bumpers - Front and rear - Glossy Black |
| COLOR - National School Bus Yellow. Bumpers and rails glossy black. Hood may be flat black or glossy bus yellow |
| Cowling Material - Fiberglass or equal. (may not be needed on all mfg. Bid according to mfg. recommendation) |
| Crash Pads/Barriers - per FMVSS |
| Doors - All doors shall be equipped with padding at the top edge of each door opening. Padding shall be at least three inches wide and one inch thick and extend the full width of the door opening. All door hinges must be equipped with grease fittings or lubrication ports to facilitate PVM. |
| Door, Emergency & Exits - Latch buzzer for emergency doors, windows and roof hatches; center mounted inside and outside handles; Upper |
AND EXITS and lower panels of approved safety glass. Number and design of all emergency exits must meet FMVSS No. 217 (66P: min. 2 roof hatches, 1 emergency windows each side. 72P or more: 2 roof hatches and 2 emergency windows each side). Exterior access handles on all emergency doors must include a 6”directional arrow showing direction of movement to release/open the door. Emergency Windows must be installed with vertical hinges. See ROOF HATCHES for additional emergency exit information. Thermopane or electrically heated glass on rear emergency doors as an option.
| Entrance - 4-Step (3-steps & the 4th step is actually at the floor level inside of bus). Riser should be calculated by the mfg. consistent w/the related FMVSS, frame rail height and tire size. Heated step option. |
| Door, Entrance - Air or electric operated with regulatory limiting valve. Two leaf, outward opening, with windows top and bottom. Entrance door windows to be thermo-pane standard. Door Actuator located such that the driver, when seated normally to operate the bus, does not have to fully extend reach or lean forward to open or close the door. |
| Floors - Heavy Duty rubber covering, 16” ribbed tread on entrance steps, and 13” on aisles. Rear wheel houses and |
area under seats to be completely covered with smooth rubber mat. All seams to be bonded and smooth.
SUB-FLOOR: 5/8 inch marine or equivalent plywood. (Premium grade exterior plywood acceptable) Plywood to be screwed to sub-floor with all exposed edges sealed.
| Fuel Tank Access: Required, fill & pipe access, with spring loaded hinge and lock. Fuel tank sending unit access cover plate in bus floor |
| Headroom - 73 inches minimum. (Increased headroom option if not standard) |
| Heater/defroster - Minimum 90,000 BTU heater at left front of driver’s area. Minimum 50,000 BTU heater at right front of driver’s area. Minimum 80,000 BTU in front of rear wheelhouse. Minimum 80,000 BTU at rear of rear wheelhouse. All heater cores to be copper tube coil design with aluminum fins. Heater shut-off valve shall be easily accessible from driver’s seat; with additional shut-off valves in engine compartment. Coolant circulation booster pump shall be installed in feed line. Defroster channel shall run full length of windshield. Set of two (2) 6” overhead fans shall be provided to assist in both defrosting and cooling w/ installation not to restrict visibility. Heating system must be of sufficient capability to maintain the bus interior temperatures as specified in SAE test procedure J2233. System must include accessible bleeder valves appropriately placed in the return lines to remove air from the heater lines. (Auxiliary fuel-fired integrated heating/defrost and engine coolant pre-heat system as an option. Must meet all applicable FMVSS including FMVSS 301 and applicable SAE test procedures. Convection type heater for passenger compartment as an option.) Cabin Heat performance Minimum Standard: The heater and defrost system shall have the capability of providing evenly distributed heat and normal operating windshield defrost capability, creating a temperature rise to at least 50 degrees F. inside the body shell, within 20 minutes, after being soaked in an ambient temperature of 0 degrees F. for a continuous 15 hours. Performance certification by the manufacturer required. |
| Insulation - Fiberglass 1-1/2”or Polyester or equivalent with a R factor of at least 5.75; fire resistant and UL approved. Sidewall, roof, front and rear quarter sections including roof bows. Insulate Driver’s area. Insulation noise reduction with acoustical ceiling panels 1st and 2nd sections (full acoustical panels, full length of bus, as an option). |
| Lettering - 5 inch local destination and as specified in the State of Maine Uniform Standards for School Buses (DOE rules, Chapter 81.) |
| Lighting - INSIDE: Passenger & Driver’s Dome lights w/separate switch for driver’s dome; step well light w/door, and light to mark Emergency Exit(s). NOTE: ADA Compliant walk & step well light to be wired to activate with entrance door control. Red ICC tell-tale lights over emergency door loading areas. BACK-UP, WARNING: standard 7” dual clear. If shape other than round, to be 38 square inches of lens surface. HEADLAMPS: Halogen standard. Daytime running lights standard with tail light interface. WARNING: 8-light system. (8- light Halogen, Strobe or LED light option; Roof mounted, flasher/strobe, front and/or rear, red or white as an option; Stop, tail and signal LED as an option). Operator activated manual override switch for 8-way lights, stop signal arm(s) and roof mounted strobe light (if present). |
| Mirrors - INSIDE: 6” x 30”; Rear View: OUTSIDE: 2 each left & right-heated rear view, mirrors. ALL mirrors per FMVSS #111. All exterior mirrors heated as standard equipment. |
| Mud Flaps - Front each wheel, and Rear: two, each full width of dual wheel/tire set. |
| PASSENGER CAPACITY: Bid mfg. Equivalent within the 66P and above range . May offer reduced seating option with price reduction. May offer increased seat spacing option. Reduced seating and increased seat spacing options must not exceed FMVSS maximum seat spacing and barrier requirements. |
| Radio - AM/FM/STEREO/PA, Inside/Outside Speakers; One Antenna on Driver’s Side with 6 interior roof-mounted speakers inside (flush mounting in ceiling). Dash-mounted, hand-held microphone. (Two-way radio option from dealer provided selection; Cell phone plug-in as an option). |
| Rails - Per State of Maine School Bus Standards (see Body Structure, above). (Snow rail as an option) |
| Roof Escape Hatch - 2 roof escape hatches standard . Min. 5 year warrantee for installation, workmanship, materials and leaks. Open-hatch warning buzzer as standard. |
| Safety Equipment - First Aid Kit, and BODY FLUID KIT |
Fire Extinguisher: 5 lb. min. dry type A-B-C Mounting/securement and signage to meet FMVSS and OSHA requirements as standard. (Second 5 lb. extinguisher as an option). Trash Basket and securement standard. Fire/evacuation blanket with storage bag standard (TieTech or equivalent); 1 belt cutter within reach of driver when seated in normal driving position, standard.
Seating - DRIVER: Bostrum or equivalent, deluxe, cloth fabric; AIR (bid self contained air if hydraulic brakes); HIGH BACK, with 8-way adjustable, seat belt with adjustable lap-shoulder, ERL type w/3-point hitch.
PASSENGER: Forward facing, fully padded, 42 oz. Upholstery. Not less than 13” per passenger seat width, sidewall to aisle. Min. 12” aisle width per FMVSS.
| Signage - Two inches wide by 8 inches high retro-reflective letters, front and rear school bus signs. 1.00 inch retro-reflective tape to outline rear door, school bus sign and rear windows. Two-inch retro-reflective stripe at top of floor level rub rail on each side of bus. District may request additional retro-reflective striping as an option not to exceed state or federal safety specifications and standards. |
| Stop Signal Arm - One, driver controlled, hinged, swing-out type to meet FMVSS 131. Double faced, alternating flashing red lamps, one each mounted top and bottom of the stop sign. Sign(s) and lights automatically activate with the entrance door control. Manual override switch for stop arm and 8-way signal lights. (LED or Strobe type lights as options. 2nd sign as an option) |
| Sunvisor - 6” x 30” see-through; adjustable to allow shading for the windshield and driver’s side window. |
| Warning Devices -3 Each roadside, triangular reflector type with secure on-board storage |
| Wheel Chocks - two each with tiedowns/secure onboard storage. |
| Windows - Must meet or exceed State of Maine Uniform School Bus Standard & bid specifications. Only windshield shall be tinted. No side or door window tint options allowed. |
| Windshield - Standard flat, tinted (curved may be substituted if manufacturer’s standard for the vehicle offered.) |
| Wipers - Both sides, electric, intermittent 2-speed, with separate switches preferred. Heavy Duty Motor(s), w/washers and arctic all weather blades. Single switch design is acceptable as manufacturer standard. (Heated as an option) |
78 Passenger
| VENDOR NAME: | YEAR, CURRENT MODEL: Bid must specify model year. (put on line below) | ||
| FY13/14 – September 1, 2013-June 30, 2014 | 78 PASSENGER $ BASE PRICE | ||
| Chassis - Standard Equipment to meet State Specification | STANDARD OR EXCEPTION? | DESCRIPTION | |
| Air Cleaner - standard, per OEM. | |||
| Alternator - 160 AMP Minimum | |||
| Axle, Front - Min. 10,000 lbs. OEM standard, with 40-45 degree turning radius, parabolic front springs or equivalent & oil bath hubs w/soft ride or equivalent as standard equipment. Springs to be manufacturer’s recommendation consistent with axle capacity. | |||
| Axle, Rear - Certified for body configuration and capacity; Minimum 17,500 lbs for 66P, 19,000 lbs. for 72 passenger, 19,800 lbs. for 77-78 passenger, 21,000 for >78P; single speed only. ( Heavy Duty capacity as options) | |||
| Axle, rear ratio - Manufacturers recommendation for range of service specified by district and for optimal performance of engine. | |||
| Batteries - Set of two (2) or three (3), 104 AMP 12 Volts; Min. 1850 CCA combined rating. Battery system must be sized with sufficient reserve to allow operation of the 8-way warning light system for at least 15 minutes at 0 degrees Fahrenheit without the engine operating and still restart the engine. See also, electrical service requirement for wheelchair lift equipped buses. (HD Battery Package as an option) | |||
| Brakes - Dual full air with heated air dryer, automatic slack adjusters (Hydraulic-option) | |||
| Engine: Diesel: Diesel Engine, rated at min. 190 H.P. for 72P or less and 205 HP for buses with design capacity of 77P or more. Torque rating min. of 520 ft. lbs. (Or manufacturers recommendation for application or service as defined by the district as an option). Engine to be full electronic control with electric high idle, cruise control and viscous fan drive, full flow oil filter; accessories to include fuel/water separator with heater; -40 Extended Life Antifreeze, 750 watt block heater with recessed receptacle in front bumper. Documentation of CARB rated emissions performance is required for all engines at bid. (Full on/full off fan as an option. Auto radiator shutters as an option. Increased H.P. engine options) | |||
| Exhaust System - Full length tail pipe, aluminized, (stainless as an option) with rear exit (left side exit in compliance with State of Maine Rules, Chapter 081 as an option). | |||
| Frame - Manufacturer must certify frame dimensions and bending strength to body size and configurations | |||
| Fuel Tank - 60 gals. Minimum, with locking access door. High capacity fuel tank option. | |||
| Horn - Dual Electric | |||
| Ignition - Diesel Standard |
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