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Home My WebLink AboutCORRESPONDENCE - RFP - P1065 TRANSFORT BUSES (4)P-1065 Transfort Bus Proposal Checklist Locked spreadsheet The 'Meets Spec' and 'Exception' columns are unlocked for your entries. Enter an " X " into the "Meets Spec?" or "Exception" boxes. Provide an explanation of exceptions with proposal. Execption? ITEM DESCRIPTION Yes No X Section 3.1 Drivetrain: ~280hp and 850lbft torque John Deere 9.1L preferred; a Cummins C83G+ is acceptable 120V 1500 watt engine block heater Air restriction indicator for engine air filter, removable portion of air filter housing secured to main housing with clips. Transmission Allison B400R (with retarder) Service brake application required to place transmission in gear Brake pedal activated retarder Retarder 'disable' switch: hooded, located on driver's dash, no indicator light needed. Brake System Wabco ABS brake system, with Q-style brakes, and Traction Control Haladex slack adjusters "C" type male air hose couplings for shop air connections Brake interlock override switch located in overhead compartment Brake activation required to release rear door brake interlock Wheels Alcoa 22.5" x 8.25" aluminum wheels with polished finish on both sides Tires Michelin 305/70R22.5 Steering Power assist, frame mounted, gear ratio ~ 23:1 Ross brand steering gear Engine Cooling Water based, pressure-type cooling system of sufficient size to maintain the engine and transmission at a safe operating temp. Meets Spec? Engine 1 P-1065 Transfort Bus Proposal Checklist Locked spreadsheet The 'Meets Spec' and 'Exception' columns are unlocked for your entries. Enter an " X " into the "Meets Spec?" or "Exception" boxes. Provide an explanation of exceptions with proposal. Execption? ITEM DESCRIPTION Yes No X Meets Spec? Engine Compartment Gauges Engine oil pressure, water temp, voltmeter, mechanical hour meter High idle and start switch control panel located in rear engine compartment Engine Cooling Fan Mechanical, if available. Hydraulic is acceptable. Transmission Cooling Separate heat exchanger sized to maintain safe operating fluid temperatures. Axle gear ratio 6.14 rear axle gear ratio. Exhaust system Discharge shall be located at the streetside rear roof corner. Catalytic muffler with temperature alarm system and overheat shutdown Fuel system and tanks CNG installation must comply with appropriate NFPA regulations. Driving range, on a full fill, should be approximately 300 miles. Locate fast- and slow-fill CNG ports on curb side of bus Starter Electric starter Alternator Niehoff C701, 300 amp Batteries 2 - 8D, in slide-out stainless steel tray with stainless steel rollers. Tray must be isolated via rubber mounts. Negative battery disconnect switch Air Dryer Bendix AD9 Section 3.2 Chassis: Suspension Pneumatic type Kneeling system Shall lower the bus entrance a minimum of 2.5". Section 3.3 Accessories and Exterior: 2 P-1065 Transfort Bus Proposal Checklist Locked spreadsheet The 'Meets Spec' and 'Exception' columns are unlocked for your entries. Enter an " X " into the "Meets Spec?" or "Exception" boxes. Provide an explanation of exceptions with proposal. Execption? ITEM DESCRIPTION Yes No X Meets Spec? Aux Heater Webasto NGW300 natural gas fired heater Bumpers Front and rear - Romeo Rim Help 'S', black, 3-piece, rear anti -ride feature Tow Eyes Front, frame mounted Exterior paint With stripes, paint scheme supplied by customer PPG paint codes: White-DHS8000, Orange-DCC61002, Purple-DCC50656, Blue-DCC10701, Black-DHS-9826 Access doors For radio and battery compartments. Battery compartment must be streetside with screen and spring-loaded battery disconnect switch. Radiator access door, rectangular, on the engine cover, on the streetside of the cover. Roof hatch Two (2) roof emergency hatches, Transpec Destination signs Luminator Destination sign, 100% LED display, front, side, rear Exterior mirrors Heated and remote controlled both right and left Exterior lights All LED 7" tail, stop, backup, turn lights. Three-high stack of brake lights. Exterior door lights illuminate when door opens and turn off at 3 mph. Provision for lighted license plates front and rear Backup Alarm Curbside, rear Ground strap Single strap at front of coach Bicycle rack Sportworks, Dl-3, Trilogy, Part # 100546, black in color Methane Detection Amerex AMGADS III modular system Methane Sensors Four (4) detectors, Two (2) at roof, one (1) at upper AC unit area, and one (1) near engine air filter. Fire Suppression Amerex modular system with agent tank, 25lb dry chemical, control panel, four (4) nozzles, manual actuator, 24Vdc. 3 P-1065 Transfort Bus Proposal Checklist Locked spreadsheet The 'Meets Spec' and 'Exception' columns are unlocked for your entries. Enter an " X " into the "Meets Spec?" or "Exception" boxes. Provide an explanation of exceptions with proposal. Execption? ITEM DESCRIPTION Yes No X Meets Spec? Fire Sensors Two (2) streetside, one (1) curbside, at engine compartment. Advertising sign holders Top loading, rear and sides, plus one on front bike rack Size: streetside 30"x144", curbside 30"x88", rear 21"x72", front (to be determined) Section 3.4 Climate Control: HVAC System Thermo King T11, rear AC HVAC electronics Thermo King Intelligaire 2 HVAC control panel Intelligaire 2 with limited diagnostic capability, installed in driver's area. A/C Compressor Thermo King X430 Refrigerant R-134a HVAC motor type Brushless motor for primary heating and cooling systems. Defroster Equipped with Rotron brushless motor Driver's Booster fan Overhead booster fan with Rotron brushless motor Dash fan One (1) fan, mounted on a raised base. Location to be determined. Electrostatic filter Installed at the HVAC return air grille. Section 3.5 Interior and Seating: Window tint 28% tint on passenger windows, 14% opacity on door glass Interior finish Paneling and finish to be determined. Medium gray carpet on rear bulkhead 4 P-1065 Transfort Bus Proposal Checklist Locked spreadsheet The 'Meets Spec' and 'Exception' columns are unlocked for your entries. Enter an " X " into the "Meets Spec?" or "Exception" boxes. Provide an explanation of exceptions with proposal. Execption? ITEM DESCRIPTION Yes No X Meets Spec? Full length plexiglas behind driver and front door entry area. Floor covering Altro - Cobalt Blue CD25002 Passenger seating American seating, Metropolitan 6468T, Style W 989, forward facing, seat insert, Holsworth VR-50, #ZE/J 27521 Hingeable cushions on wheelwell mounted seats Pullcords & chimes Passenger pullcords. Two (2) electronic chimes, one (1) at front above driver, one (1) at rear exit. "Next stop" pullcords between windows 3-way stop request switch: off, single chime, multiple chime. Chime must not be installed next to driver's ear Large "next stop" light located within the driver's normal forward sight line. Small light on dash. Wheelchair ramp Two (2) Heated entrance ramps Wheelchair positions Two (2), one on each side, with fold-down, forward facing seats Wheelchair restraints Automatic retracting, telescoping -- Q-Straint if possible Interior lighting All LED, except passenger fluorescent lights Blue tubes for the first two front interior lights which come on when door opens. Blue tubes in two rearmost lights, to remain on while driving. Section 3.6 Driver's Position: Driver's seat Recaro Ergo Metro, black cloth with headrest and adjustable lumbar Driver's seat belt Lap belt, retractable on left side Steering column Tilt and telescopic 5 P-1065 Transfort Bus Proposal Checklist Locked spreadsheet The 'Meets Spec' and 'Exception' columns are unlocked for your entries. Enter an " X " into the "Meets Spec?" or "Exception" boxes. Provide an explanation of exceptions with proposal. Execption? ITEM DESCRIPTION Yes No X Meets Spec? Turn signal switches Floor mounted on driver's platform Wipers Electric, intermittent Driver's gauges Speedometer, air pressure, and fuel gauges. Indicator warning lights for all others. Indicator warning lights on dash, not overhead Display keypad Operator's keypad located within reach and clearly visible when the driver is seated. Front sunshade Windshield, driver's side and streetside window Front ramp control Switch located on driver's instrument panel Interior mirror 8"x16" interior mirror, arranged to allow driver view of aisle Safety and First Aid Reflectors, bio clean-up kit, first aid kit, and triangles behind driver's seat. AM/FM radio One speaker for driver only Install Wiring For Motorola Astro, XTL2500 radio and GFI CentsaBill farebox Section 3.7 Other Requirements: Altoona Testing Prior to award the structure of the bus shall have undergone appropriate structural testing including FTA-required Altoona tests. Performance data Provide performance data, including top speed, gradability, acceleration and other data useful during the evaluation phase. Drawings Provide drawings of floorplan, three-view of proposed bus, and any other drawings of interest to evaluators. Manuals 60 - driver's manuals 3 - each, engine, transmission, climate control, destination sign, and electrical service manuals 3 each - parts books 6 P-1065 Transfort Bus Proposal Checklist Locked spreadsheet The 'Meets Spec' and 'Exception' columns are unlocked for your entries. Enter an " X " into the "Meets Spec?" or "Exception" boxes. Provide an explanation of exceptions with proposal. Execption? ITEM DESCRIPTION Yes No X Meets Spec? Training Onsite - as needed - operation and maintenance of all major systems. Factory - in-depth training, minimum of three (3) days for two (2) technicians. Federal Forms Attached, complete as needed Exceptions Provide explanation for any exceptions taken to the specifications. 7