NJPA National Transit Bus Solicitation Specification For: RAISED ROOF VAN SPECIAL NOTE: Bidders should request exceptions, approved equals and/or document any deviations from the specifications. A copy of Form CER 6 located in Appendix 6 will be submitted with each bus bid regardless if it is an FTA bus or not.If your bid is for a vehicle that does not appear in the line item listing, the vehicle specifications and any supporting data (i.e. Test, Performance etc.) Preferably the data is from an independent source.

RAISED ROOF VANThe vehicle shall be a current model under standard production by the chassis manufacturer. Van must have factory interior walls with deluxe installation package with rear outlet vents.

The following shall indicate minimum requirements. All parts, accessories, equipment, and safety features considered standard, whether mentioned or not, shall be considered as required.

The bidder and/or vehicle shall comply with all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety and Environmental Standards, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Buy America, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Altoona Bus Testing, Lobbying, Debarment, and FTA Master Agreement, and Bid Specifications.

BIDDERS SHALL PROVIDE A POINT TO POINT RESPONSE TO THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATIONS:

BASIC VEHICLE:FORD, E350, Econoline Wagon XL Super-Extended

Or CHEVROLET, Express 3500

GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT: Total weights shall be in compliance with manufacturer’s weight restrictions.

WHEELBASE: 138 inches with extended body

ENGINE: No smaller than a V-8 Gasoline with Engine Oil Cooler.or COMPARABLE GDOT APPROVED EQUAL

CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS

TRANSMISSION: automatic, heavy duty to meet needs of vehicle. OEM transmission cooler shall be provided. Rear-wheel drive.

STEERING: Power Steering, with Tilt Steering, Cruise

BRAKES: Four-wheel antilock brake system

ALTERNATOR: Twelve volts, heavy duty

BATTERY: Maximum AMP hour capacity battery as supplied by the chassis manufacturer

OIL FILTER: Spin-on throw away type.

ANTIFREEZE: Permanent type to 28 degrees Fahrenheit below zero

COOLING SYSTEM: Heavy-duty radiator - engine temperature not to exceed 195 degrees Fahrenheit - equipped with coolant recovery kit, factory installed; front integral

SIDE CARGO DOOR: Dual Hinged Doors

REAR DOOR: Dual Hinged Doors

TIRES AND WHEELS: Steel belted radial, LT 245/75R16E BSW all season tires (at least a ten-ply rating and shall be properly balanced and aligned). FULL-SIZE SPARE tire/wheel to be mounted under the vehicle.

TIRE CHANGING TOOLS: The jack shall be of the best quality and have adequate capacity to raise a loaded vehicle and be the type that will allow for easy removal of wheel and tire from the raised vehicle. The wheel wrench shall be a high quality tool of sufficient length to permit removal of wheels.

FUEL CAPACITY: Minimum 35-gallon fuel tank. Each vehicle shall have a full tank of fuel at time of GDOT pre-delivery inspection.

HORNS: Dual electric

REAR AXLE: shall be limited slip, or comparable.

SUSPENSION SYSTEM: Heavy-duty, gas charged, shock absorbers shall be installed on both the front and rear of the chassis. Heavy-duty springs, which are of sufficient strength to carry, without damage, their share of the actual weight of the vehicle, plus, anticipated loads and stresses, shall be installed on the front and rear. Front stabilizer bar shall be installed.

BUMPERS: Painted front and rear bumpers.

WHEELCOVERS: OEM Standard.

WINDOWS: Windows all around and vented where available

HEATER: OEM Front integral

DRIVER’S SEAT: OEM supplied contoured vinyl bucket seat of heavy-duty construction, fully padded, with headrest, seat belts and inboard front armrest. The armrest shall fold up to allow the driver to exit the seat to either side. Seat shall be easily adjusted forward and backward without the use of tools.

DRIVER’S SIDE AIRBAG: OEM

ENGINE COVER CONSOLE: OEM

SERVICE LIGHT UNDER HOOD: OEM

BACK-UP WARNING DEVICE: Each vehicle shall be equipped with a back-up warning device that is readily audible outside each vehicle when the transmission is in reverse. The warning device shall be mounted in the rear of each vehicle.

DRIVE SHAFT GUARD: A drive shaft guard shall be supplied that completely encircles the drive shaft, and would prevent it from touching the ground in case of shaft failure (guards required front and rear).

UNDERCOATING

The entire frame and understructure is to be rust proofed and undercoated with non-flammable high-quality material in accordance with the manufacturer’s QVM guidelines.

INSTRUMENTS, INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS

A. Chassis shall be equipped with the following instruments and gauges. Lights, in lieu of gauges, are NOT acceptable except as noted:1. Speedometer

2. Odometer, which will give accrued mileage

3. Gauges: ammeter and oil pressure

4. Fuel gauge

5. Upperbeam headlamp indicator (light acceptable)

6. Switches and controls for heater, defroster, air- conditioner to be controlled by driver for passenger compartment.

7. Variable-speed, intermittent wiper control and windshield washer

8. OEM AM/FM transistorized radio with digital clock.

9. Lighter

10. Driver's sun visor

11. Inside rear view mirror

12. Outside 6"x 9" low-mount rear view mirrors (left and right)

B. All instruments shall be easily accessible for maintenance and repair.

C. Above instruments and gauges shall be mounted on instrument panel in such a manner that each is clearly visible to driver in normal seat position.

D. Instrument panel shall have lamps of sufficient candlepower to illuminate all instruments and gauges

BODY SPECIFICATIONS

EXTERIOR COLOR: All painted exterior surfaces shall be White. The extended roof is to be White unless otherwise specified.

INTERIOR COLORS: The interior color of the roof liner and wall covering shall harmonize with the color selected for the seats. The rubber flooring shall be black.

MIRROR: A large adjustable mirror shall be located above the driver’s compartment to enable vision of the passenger area of the vehicle. (This is in addition to the OEM rear-view mirror)

PASSENGER SEATING: Passenger seating shall be of fully padded construction with heavy-duty transportation grade vinyl covering.

1. At least 8 inches of knee room shall be provided from the edge of one seat to the back of the seat in front.

2. Seating color: color-keyed to the van’s color and shall harmonize with the side paneling.

SEATING FLOOR PLAN OPTIONS: (see diagram attached)

FLOOR PLAN OPTION II: As per the diagram:

Side A: 2 each 1-passenger bench seats.Side B: 4 each 2-passenger forward-facing flip seats. All seats on side B, except the rear seat, shall have padded grab rails.

Aisle between seats shall be a minimum of 12 inches. All seats and floor plans shall be GDOT approved.

INTERIOR

Interior shall be OEM type or equivalent, with OEM insulation or equivalent - Home-type wall paneling or carpeting will not be acceptable. The interior walls and headliner shall meet the requirements of FMVSS 302. All interior

panels, materials and treatments shall be flame retardant and treated to be easily cleaned.

FLOORING

The subfloor shall be a minimum 1/2" thick exterior grade A-C waterproof plywood securely fastened and covered from wall to wall with slip resistant transit flooring, or DOT approved equivalent. Transit flooring shall be at least 1/8" thick, smooth under seats, and 3/16" thick, ribbed over remainder of floor and step treads. Wall edges shall be caulked with silicone, black in color. Color of flooring shall be black. All flooring shall be slip resistant.

Note: Fill in of side door stepwell shall be required. Additional steel support braces for plywood flooring shall be structurally secured to provide a strong floor.

SEAT BELTS

Vendors shall deduct the cost of all standard seat belts (except driver seat), as the standard seats are not required.

All seating shall meet or exceed the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 302.

All seats, including flip seats, shall have seat belts, longest length available (minimum 90”), retractable type and color coded to the seats. Seat belts (except for driver’s seat) shall be Freeman USR (Under Seat Retractor) or approved equal.

Each van to be equipped with 2 seat belt extenders/extensions, longest available.

For each wheelchair position location, retractable seat belt and shoulder harness shall be provided, complying with all applicable Federal Safety Standards and ADA.

LIGHTING

Interior shall be illuminated in order to provide a minimum of 10 foot-candles of illumination measured at 36" above the floor out 36" from sidewall. Lighting fixtures shall be located no more than 8" below top of ceiling. Lights shall operate with or without engine running.

Stepwell and lift area shall have lights that exhibit at least 2 foot-candles of illumination measured on the step tread or unfolded lift platform.

HEATING AND COOLING

Front Heater and Rear Heater – a front heater and rear heater to be factory installed with maximum BTU rating available.

Defroster to be factory installed.

Air Conditioning - Front and Rear maximum duty available - Chassis manufacturer installed integral high capacity system.

The rear AC vents shall have a customized grill or vent box to direct airflow. The grill or vent box must be covered to match interior.

STANCHIONS

Padded vertical stanchions, a minimum of 1-1/4" in diameter, shall be provided for both sides of the front passenger entrance (behind the driver’s seat and to the left of the ambulatory passenger entry door). The stanchions shall be mounted in both the floor and structural members of the raised roof. Padded horizontal stanchions shall be installed from the vertical stanchion to the sidewall of the vehicle. A padded vinyl-covered modesty panel shall also be provided at each location. Modesty panels will match the seat color. The padding on the stanchion bars shall be the full length of the bar and shall not turn or twist when handled.

PRIORITY SEATING SIGNS

Each vehicle shall contain signs that indicate that seats in the front of the vehicle are priority seats for persons with disabilities.

For each vehicle equipped with a wheelchair lift, each wheelchair location requires a securement location decal. Size, location and appearance of the signs must meet ADA requirements.

EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTwo each exterior lights, 6" diameter, red in color, alternating flashing when vehicle stops shall be provided. Lights to be mounted above original roofline. All exterior lighting shall meet all relative Federal and State regulations as well as ADA requirements.

RAISED ROOF

The standard roof shall be removed and replaced with a white fiberglass (Transit Top with steel cage); Braun Corp., model number 15218K, Collins top, model Civitran or GDOT approved equivalent. The raised roof shall be completely joined and be an integral part of the basic chassis. The new top must be completely sealed with an anti-fungus sealant. The raised fiberglass roof shall have at 74" minimum center aisle height.

The roof shall contain a collapse-resistant steel rollover cage. The rollover cage will consist of 1" x 1" tubular steel frame, or GDOT approved equivalent. The steel frame must consist of no less than five (5) horizontal stringers and three (3) longitudinal members. The raised roof shall be insulated to prevent heat loss in cold weather, and cool air in hot weather with a 1-1/2” fiberglass blanket. The interior of the roof shall be a smooth-finished one-piece seamless fiberglass liner, not less than 1/16" in thickness.

A Transpec 1,000 escape hatch will be installed for ventilation and to provide an additional emergency exit.

Bidder shall provide written FMVSS 220 Certification of Compliance with the bid documents.

WATER TEST

A water test shall be conducted on each vehicle to insure that there are no leaks. If water leaks become evident during the water test, the leaks will be repaired in a professional manner. Excessive caulking will not be acceptable. The van will undergo additional tests as necessary to ensure that there are no further leaks. The vehicle shall be warranted against leaks for the period covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Copies of all testing procedures to be submitted with bid documents.

REAR DOORS

All vehicles shall have the OEM rear doors with windows.

DOOR OPERATOR

The passenger/ambulatory entry door shall be operated by the driver through the use of a manually operated over-center door operator. The operation of the door shall be such that the driver can complete this operation from the driver’s seat, while not interfering in the path of the boarding or departing ambulatory passengers. The door opener stand shall be constructed of 1-1/2” tubing with machine turned corners. The stand shall be mounted around the engine cover and must not interfere with driver leg space. This stand should not be braced over the engine cover, where it might interfere with the removal of the cover. The door operator is not to depend on force of tension to keep it in an opened or closed position; the door opener shall lock itself in opened and closed positions. Each part must be interchangeable and be replaceable without replacing the entire unit. The door and operator mechanism shall be equipped with an emergency release feature. This release shall disengage the manual door operator connection so that the door can be opened from the outside in emergency situations. The bus door operator shall be a Braun #13279A or GDOT approved equivalent.

OEM SIDE CARGO DOORS

All vehicles shall be equipped with OEM side cargo doors made to open from outside of the vehicle only. Passengers will not be able to open the doors from the inside of the vehicle.

LIFT ACCESS DOORS (Floor Plan Option II)

The lift access doors shall provide a minimum of 56" head clearance and shall be at least 40" wide. The doors shall be securely attached to the vehicle and shall not leak water. When in the full open position, the doors shall be equipped with a device to prevent doors from closing when the lift is in motion (design layout and description of the devise shall be supplied with bid documents). The extended portion of the door shall be constructed of 11-gauge steel - the extended doorframe shall have vertical members constructed of 16-gauge steel and the horizontal member constructed of 11-gauge steel. All components are to be of welded construction. The vehicle shall be equipped with a wheelchair emblem on the rear lift door (REQUIRED TO MEET ADA).

LOWERED STEPWELL

The front passenger entrance door shall have a lowered stepwell constructed of corrosion resistant 11-gauge steel. The ground to bottom edge of first step shall be a minimum of 8" and maximum of 10-1/2". There shall be a maximum 9" rise in the steps. Step tread depth shall be a minimum of 9” and each step shall offer a clear walk-in width of 22”. All components are to be of welded construction. These steps shall be fully recessed, enclosed, and protected from wind, rain and other adverse conditions. Each step shall be covered with a non-slip step covering (black) with yellow step edging. All step edges, thresholds and the boarding edge of ramp or lift platform, shall have a band of yellow color running the full width of the step or edge which contrasts from step tread or lift or ramp surface.

LIFT AND LIFT PLATFORM

LIFT

The interior side lift shall be a Braun or GDOT approved equivalent and shall have a 57-3/8” head clearance. The wheelchair lift shall be of modular steel construction. The bolt-together frame design shall provide rigidity for proper lift alignment and lift operation. The lift shall have been tested to a minimum static load of 2400 pounds. The lift shall have an 800 pounds rated lifting capacity. The base plate shall be of welded box design to provide flexural rigidity to minimize lift deflection when placed under load. The power supply shall be a 12-volt electric hydraulic system operating two single-acting cylinders. The hydraulic power pack system shall be of modular design allowing for easy removal and field replacement, if needed. There shall be no power-down operation. The operation of the unit shall provide a smooth, jerk-free ride in both up and down directions. The power operation of the hydraulic cylinders shall be of a pull-type design for smooth lifting operation and improved synchronous arm movement. A manual back-up system shall be provided to ensure operation of the lift in case of electrical failure. The back-up system shall provide a reliable means of manually raising and lowering the lift while occupied. The back-up system shall fold and unfold the platform. The back-up pump shall be integrated with the hydraulic power pack system such that no hydraulic lines or fittings are required for fluidic transfer.

LIFT PLATFORM

The platform shall be of steel construction and the surface shall be of see-through grating allowing for improved visibility and safer use in inclement weather. The platform shall have a wheelchair passageway of 33” and a length of 51”. The side of the platform shall be a minimum of 4-1/4” high, measured at platform surface to assure lateral security of the wheelchair. The platform shall be automatically folded and unfolded and fully automatic in operation. The platform shall permit both inboard and outboard facing of wheelchair and mobility aid users. No part of the entrance ramp to the platform shall exceed a slope of 1:8 as specified by ADA. The outer approach edge of the ramp commonly referred to by ADA as the threshold shall not exceed 1/2'” in height and shall have a slope no greater than 1:2. The roll stop shall be automatic in operation and a minimum of 8” high measured from the platform surface. The roll stop shall be power activated and not activated by complex mechanical linkage. The ARS must be activated in the full up position before there is any vertical movement of the outer end of the lift platform. The ARS must not deploy until the outer end of the platform touches the ground. Roll stops, which require vertical platform movement above the ground plane, are not acceptable. The roll stop shall meet or exceed all ADA requirements. The outer

boundaries of the platform shall be clearly marked for proper placement of the wheelchair. Dual handrails shall be provided to add security and convenience. These handrails shall be 1-1/4” minimum diameter, minimum 30” in height, minimum of 8” in length, and withstand a 100-pound force in any direction including vertical. All lift components shall be finished with a baked-on powder coating, which will meet a salt spray test of 1000 hours, to provide corrosion resistance and a long service life.

All vehicles manufactured after December 27, 2004 must comply with FMVSS 403 & 404.

WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEM

Lockdown positions will vary depending on the floor plan. Wheelchair lockdown devices shall be recessed in floor and will consist of a four-point tie down system and a three-point retractable shoulder harness restraint belt, or Kinedyne tie down system or GDOT approved equal. A storage pouch for each tie-down shall be provided and mounted in an accessible location.

INTERLOCK

The lift controls shall be interlocked with the vehicle brakes, transmission, or door, or shall provide other appropriate mechanisms or systems to ensure that the vehicle cannot be moved when the lift is not stowed; thus, the lift cannot be deployed unless the interlock(s) or systems are engaged.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

FIRE EXTINGUISHER: A dry chemical (ABC) type, with a minimum 5-pound capacity shall be furnished and securely mounted in an easily accessible position to the driver, but remain out of the way of entering and exiting passengers.

BIOHAZARD CLEANUP KIT (SPILL KIT): A Biohazard Cleanup Kit shall be furnished and securely mounted in the interior of each vehicle. The Kit shall contain the following:

Disposable latex or vinyl gloves (minimum of two pair)

One pair of puncture resistant utility gloves

Paper Towels

Dust Pan and Brush

Pair of Tongs (for picking up sharps)

Disinfectant Spray or Foam that is effective on the HIV-1 and Mycobacterium Tuberculosis (TB)

Plastic Trash Bags (2), fluorescent orange-red or red bags with biohazard symbol printed in red and the word BIOHAZARD printed in a contrasting color

Solidifying Powder or other substance that will turn a liquid spill into a gummy spill that can be removed

Face Masks that cover the mouth and nose to prevent splashes to the mucous membranes

Eye Protectors with side protectors or Goggles that fit against the face around the eyes

Antiseptic Hand Wipes (also known as waterless soap) to clean hands after removal of gloves

A Container for Sharps that is sealable, leak proof, puncture resistant and cleanable

Latex Shoe Covers

FIRST AID KIT: a first aid kit (minimum 10 units) shall be furnished and securely mounted in an accessible location to the driver.

REFLECTOR KIT: Three (3) portable warning reflectors shall be furnished and mounted in an accessible location inside the vehicle.

BACK UP ALARM: A backup alarm shall be installed to sound when vehicle is in reverse.

SEAT BELT CUTTER: A seat belt cutter shall be provided and mounted near the driver. It must be visible and easily accessible.

DOOR ALARM: A door alarm shall be provided that will be activated when any of the side cargo doors, lift access doors, or rear doors are ajar.

FINISHING PROCEDURES

All welds shall be grounded smooth. All bare metal components shall be painted to match the vehicle. Any modification to the OEM paneling or air vents shall be sealed with some type of paneling or grill not to leave open holes. (Tape is not acceptable)

RUST PROOFING

This item requires that a rust proofing compound or sealant be applied to all interior and exterior metal surfaces of the vehicle to retard rusting.

WARRANTY/SERVICE

Warranty shall be the standard manufacturer’s warranty. No extended warranty shall be purchased. The manufacturer shall state the terms and conditions of the vehicle warranty. In no case shall the warranty be less than 12 months or 12,000 miles on the mechanical components of the vehicle. The manufacturer shall provide a warranty repair center and ongoing service facility in the Atlanta area. Any and all materials, specialties, equipment or accessories that prove defective in normal operation within the above shall be replaced or repaired by the manufacturer free of any and all cost to the vehicle operator, including material, labor and transportation costs. Warranty replacement and/or repairs shall be furnished promptly by the successful bidder, not to exceed thirty (30) days. The bidder shall provide written assurance with the bid package regarding warranty service and repairs.

MANUALS

One operating manual for vehicle and one operating manual for lift to be provided for each vehicle delivered.

VCR TRAINING TAPE

Provide one VCR tape or DVD for each wheelchair lift equipped vehicle. The tape or disc shall provide training for the proper use of wheelchair tie-down devises and proper securement of wheelchair patrons.

DRIVER’S TRAINING

Upon delivery of each vehicle, the contractor will conduct training on the proper operation of the vehicle and its equipment (such as lift, tie-downs, and safety equipment, etc.).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

In addition to these specifications, raised roof shall be designed, built, attached, and operated in accordance with all applicable safety codes and design standards. Examples of some of the applicable codes and standards are:Society of Automotive Engineers (electrical components and wiring, hydraulic components, fasteners),American National Standards Institute (chain drive and wire rope components);American Welding Society (welding code and recommended practices); Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; andPart 38 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Bidder must show evidence that the vehicle and associated equipment meet the specifications. A demonstration may be required.

DOCUMENTSThe MSO (Certificate of Origin) and the MV1 (Tag and Title Application) Must be typed as requested by purchaser and provided at the time of delivery:

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONSVendor must submit with bid all required certifications in accordance with FTA Master Agreement (www.fta.dot.gov/documents/15-Master.pdf). Some, but not all, required certification forms have been developed and made attachments hereto (see Attachments).FOR PRE-AWARD & POST DELIVERY AUDITS: (Only bids with attached Certifications will be accepted.)

Buy America - Buy America certificate in accordance with the regulations of 49 CFR 661.6 or 661.12, as appropriate. Bidder to provide signed certification (see form attached) and provide the following components:

1. manufacturer’s list of actual components and sub components, their manufacturer, origin, and cost.

2. the actual domestic content of the vehicles based on the manufacturer’s list

3. the proposed final assembly location and list of final assembly activities

4. provide sample FMVSS certification.

Lobbying - Certification in accordance with the regulations 31 U.S.C. 1352 as amended by the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995. Bidder to attach lobbying certification with bids that exceed $100,000 (see form attached).

Debarment - Provide certification that the requirements of Debarment have been met (see form attached).

DBE - Provide a DBE Certificate meeting requirements of 49 CFR Part 23.67, and bid specifications (see form attached).

ADA - Provide ADA certificate meeting the requirements of part 38, Federal Register Vol. 56, No. 173, Department of Transportation Part IV-Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (see form attached). All lift equipped vehicles and equipment shall meet ADA.

Bus Testing – Provide certification that vehicle has been Altoona Bus Tested (see form attached) and provide a copy of the Altoona Test Report. If testing is not required, attach appropriate documentation.

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards - Written certification that the vehicle complies with all FMVSS (bidder to submit sample of proposed FMVSS sticker with bid package) or a manufacturer’s certified statement that the contracted vehicles will not be subject to FMVSS regulations.

If contracted vehicles are subject to FMVSS regulations, a FMVSS sticker must be affixed to each vehicle upon delivery.

THE INTENT OF THE STATE IS TO MAKE "ONE" AWARD ON THIS CONTRACT.

Any changes, revisions, etc. to these specifications must be approved in writing.

WHEELCHAIR LIFT GENERAL INFORMATION

Give location(s) of certified Service and/or Warranty Repairs:

Does the bidder own or operate a service facility in the Atlanta area? If yes, give name and address.

How many mechanics? How many square feet? Are parts available at this facility? What is the local parts inventory value? Give your Georgia "800" Toll Free number: Person to Contact: Phone Number:(If 800 number not available)

GENERAL INFORMATION

OPTIONSOPTIONAL EQUIPMENT:

All optional equipment not identified but normally available to commercial accounts shall also be available to the State of Georgia at the dealer's wholesale price.

VEHICLE LETTERING

The standard lettering for the vehicle shall consist of 6” and 3” Helvetica medium, reflective blue in color, engineering grade vinyl. The amount of lettering will vary per vehicle. Bidders shall indicate the cost per letter and character to include installation cost for the 6” and 3” lettering.

MANUFACTURED TRANSIT DOOR SYSTEM (APD):

The transit door system (APD) shall be a manufactured door system consisting of aluminum door panels, reinforced by aluminum extrusions for structural strength. All door hinges should be stainless steel construction. The passenger entry/lift access door system shall be contained in 14-gauge (minimum) steel doorjams, welded to the vehicle. The door header support shall be constructed of 11-gauge steel (minimum). The main service entrance door (front, curbside) shall be equipped for mechanical operation from the driver’s seat, using a handle and bar assembly. Door assembly must have locking provisions from inside the vehicle. Reinforcement bracing shall be installed in door panel to adequately support bar assembly. The door shall be a single leaf (panel) “transit style” (i.e., non-OEM/van) door of consistent width dimension from top to bottom, 86 inches high (nominally), and 26 inches wide (nominally – exclusive of door opening mechanism). Door adjustment shall sufficiently prevent opening past perpendicular (90 degrees) to the extent that body/door damage might otherwise result. Fixed windows (FMVSS safety glass) shall be provided in the top and bottom portions of the entry door. The front service entrance shall have at least two interior steps below floor level. No outside steps will be allowed. The bottom step may protrude (flare out) a few inches from the body to meet dimensional requirements, however, all steps must be enclosed by the door and stepwell sides. The bottom step must be enclosed by rubber trim. The bottom step shall not be, or constitute a safety hazard. Each step shall be 26 inches (nominal) in width, and have at least a 9-inch tread depth. Risers shall not have more than a 9 inch rise. All step tread surfaces shall be covered by a anti-slip, fire resistant, ribbed rubber material at least three-sixteenths inch thick. The rubber covering shall be permanently bonded to the metal step surfaces and shall be properly sealed to prevent moisture penetration. Step edges shall be marked with a yellow safety nosing. This system shall also provide double, hinged (curbside) lift access doors to facilitate access to the wheelchair lift. The doors shall provide a clear vertical opening of 69 inches and an opening width of 42 inches. Each door shall further possess a single upper window (FMVSS safety glass). In addition, each door shall utilize a gas cylinder assist to simplify door opening/closing. These cylinders also act to secure the doors in the fully open position. All necessary structural modifications needed to support this door opening shall be equal or better than that used for the roof extension, and the basic vehicle’s structural integrity shall not be compromised in any way.

Prices to include all modifications of these specifications and revisions. Deviation of these must be approved in writing by GDOT.

This Bid is Open to all vendors and all brands of vehicles. The award of this bid will be BASED ON:

Price: 1 ea GAS TYPE VEHICLE per Floor Plan Option II including Manufactured Transit Door (APD) Option.

Vehicle delivery: The vehicles shall be delivered within 120 days after receipt of purchase order.

Specifications: Certifications of required State and Federal regulations, and bid specifications.

FLOOR PLAN OPTION II

________________ GAS = ________________ _____________ (Make) (Fuel Type) (Price per Veh.) (Delivery Days)

ATTACHMENT - I

Section 661.11 Buy America Rolling Stock Procurements

Certificate of Compliance with Section 165 (b) (3)

The Contractor hereby certifies that it will comply with the requirements of Section 165 (b) (3) of the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982, as amended, and the regulations of 49 CFR, Part 661.11.

Date: ____________________

Company Name: ____________________________

Authorized Representative’s Name: ______________________________

Title: ______________________________

Signature: ______________________________

OR

Certificate for Non-Compliance with Section 165 (b) (3)

The bidder hereby certifies that it cannot comply with the requirements of section 165 (b) (3) of the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982, as amended, but may qualify for an exception to the requirement consistent with Section 165 (b) (2) or (b) (4) of the Surface Transportation Assistance Act, as amended, and regulations in 49 CFR 661.7.

Date: ____________________

Company Name: ____________________________

Authorized Representative’s Name: ______________________________

Title: ______________________________

Signature: ______________________________

ATTACHMENT - II

Lobbying Certification

The Contractor certifies, to the best of his/her knowledge and belief, that:

(1) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid, by or in behalf of the contractor, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of an agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal Contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan or cooperative agreement.

(2) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or shall be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal Contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the Contractor shall complete and submit Standard Form – LLL, “Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying,” in accordance with its instructions.

Date: ____________________

Company Name: ______________________________

Name of Authorized Company Representative: ______________________________

Title: ______________________________

Signature: ______________________________

ATTACHMENT - III

Bus Testing

CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH FTA’S BUS TESTING REQUIREMENTS

The undersigned Contractor certifies that the vehicle offered in this procurement complies with 49 U.S.C. A 5323( c ) and FTA’s implementing regulation at 49 CFR Part 665 and has been tested at the approved FTA Bus Testing Facility. The undersigned understands that misrepresenting the testing status of a vehicle acquired with Federal financial assistance may subject the undersigned to civil penalties as outlined in the Department of Transportation’s regulation on Program Fraud Civil Remedies, 49 CFR Part 31. In addition, the undersigned understands that FTA may suspend or debar a manufacturer under the procedures in 49 CFR Part 29.

In addition, the Contractor shall provide a copy of the final test report as part of their response to this bid solicitation.

Date: ____________________

Company Name: _______________________________________________________

Authorized Representative’s Name: ________________________________________

Title: _______________________________________________

Signature: ___________________________________________

ATTACHMENT - IV

Cargo Preference Certification

Pursuant to 46 CFR, Part 381.7(b), the Contractor agrees to the following:

(1) The Contractor agrees to utilize privately owned United States-Flag commercial vessels to ship at least 50 percent of the gross tonnage (computed separately for dry bulk carriers, dry cargo liners, and tankers) involved, whenever shipping any equipment, material, or commodities pursuant to the underlying contract to the extent such vessels are available at fair and reasonable rates for United States-Flag commercial vessels.

(2) The Contractor agrees to furnish within 20 working days following the date of loading for shipments originating within the United States or within 30 working days following the date of leading for shipments originating outside the United States, a legible copy of a rated, “on-board” commercial ocean bill-of-lading in English for each shipment of cargo described in paragraph (1) above to the Georgia Department of Transportation (FTA Recipient) (through the prime Contractor in the case of sub-contractor bills-of-lading) and to the Division of National Cargo, Office of Market Development, Maritime Administration, 400 Seventh Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20590, marked with the appropriate identification of the Project.

(3) The Contractor agrees to insert the substance of the provisions of the clause in all sub-contracts issued pursuant to this Contract.

Date: ____________________

Company Name: ______________________________

Name of Authorized Company Representative: ______________________________

Title: ______________________________

Signature: ______________________________

ATTACHMENT - V

Clean Air Certification

(1) The Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C., 7401 et seq. The Contractor agrees to report each violation to the Georgia Department of Transportation (Purchaser) and understands and agrees that the Purchaser will, in turn, report each violation as required to assure notification to FTA and the appropriate EPA Regional Office.

(2) The Contractor also agrees to include these requirements in each subcontract exceeding $100,000 financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FTA.

Date: ____________________

Company Name: ______________________________

Name of Authorized Company Representative: ______________________________

Title: ______________________________

Signature: ______________________________

ATTACMENT - VI

Clean Water Certification

(1) The Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations issued pursuant to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq. The Contractor agrees to report each violation to the Georgia Department of Transportation (Purchaser) and understands and agrees that the Purchaser will, in turn, report each violation as required to assure notification to FTA and the appropriate EPA Regional Office.

(2) The Contractor also agrees to include these requirements in each subcontract exceeding $100,000 financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FTA.

Date: ____________________

Company Name: ______________________________

Name of Authorized Company Representative: ______________________________

Title: ______________________________

Signature: ______________________________

ATTACHMENT - VII

Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE)Transit Vehicle Manufacture’s (TVM) Certification

The proposer, if a transit vehicle manufacturer, hereby certifies that it has complied with the requirements of 49 CFR, Section 23.67 by submitting an annual DBE goal to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). The goal has either been approved or not disapproved by FTA.

Date: ____________________

Company Name: ______________________________

Name of Authorized Company Representative: ______________________________

Title: ______________________________

Signature: ______________________________

The proposer, if a non-manufacturer supplier, hereby certifies that the manufacturer of the transit vehicle to be supplied has complied with the above-referenced requirement of 49 CFR, Section 23.67.

Date: ____________________

Company Name: ______________________________

Name of Authorized Company Representative: ______________________________

Title: ______________________________

Signature: ______________________________

ATTACHMENT - VIII

Debarred Bidders/Integrity Certification

Certification regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility, and Voluntary Exclusion (49 CFR, Part 29):

The Contractor must certify that neither it nor its principals are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for disbarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency. Further, the Contractor certifies that he/she shall obtain an identical certification from all its subcontractors. The Contractor also agrees that when a subcontractor is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, the prospective participant shall submit an explanation to the Contractor.

Date: ____________________

Company Name: ______________________________

Name of Authorized Company Representative: ______________________________

Title: ______________________________

Signature: ______________________________

ATTACHMENT - IX

Federal Changes Certification

The Contractor shall at all times comply with all applicable FTA regulations, policies, procedures and directives, including without limitation those listed directly or by reference in the Master Agreement between the Georgia Department of Transportation (Purchaser) and FTA, as they may be amended or promulgated from time to time during the term of this contract. The Contractor’s failure to so comply shall constitute a material breach of this contract.

Date: ____________________

Company Name: ______________________________

Name of Authorized Company Representative: ______________________________

Title: ______________________________

Signature: ______________________________

ATTACHMENT - X

Title VI Civil Rights Certification

During the performance of this Contract, the Contractor, for itself, its assignees and successors in interest (hereinafter referred to as the “Contractor”), agrees as follows:

(1) Compliance with Regulations: The Contractor shall comply with the Regulations relative to nondiscrimination in federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation (hereinafter, “DOT”) Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 21, as they may be amended from time to time (hereinafter referred to as the “Regulations”), which are herein incorporated by reference and made a part of this Contract.

(2) Nondiscrimination: The Contractor, with regard to the work performed by it during the Contract, shall not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability in the selection and retention of subcontractors, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment. The Contractor shall not participate either directly or indirectly in the discrimination prohibited by Section 21.5 of the Regulations, including employment practices when the Contract covers a program set forth in Appendix B of the Regulations.

(3) Solicitations for Subcontracts, including procurements of materials and equipment: In all solicitations either by competitive bidding or negotiation made by the Contractor for work to be performed under a subcontract, including procurements of materials or leases of equipment, each potential subcontractor or supplier shall be notified by the Contractor of the Contractor’s obligations under this Contract and the Regulations relative to nondiscrimination on the grounds of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

(4) Information and Reports: The Contractor shall provide all information and reports required by the Regulations or directives issued pursuant thereto, and shall permit access to its books, records, accounts, other sources of information, and its facilities as may be determined by the Recipient or the FTA to be pertinent to ascertain compliance with such Regulations, orders and instructions. Where any information is required or a Contractor is in the exclusive possession of another who fails or refuses to furnish this information, the Contractor shall so certify to the Recipient, or the FTA, as appropriate, and shall set forth what efforts it has made to obtain the information.

(5) Sanctions for Noncompliance: In the event of the Contractor’s noncompliance with the nondiscrimination provisions of this Contract, the Recipient shall impose such Contract sanctions as it or the FTA may determine to be appropriate, including but not limited to:

a. Withholding of payments to the Contractor under the Contract until the Contractor complies, and/or

b. Cancellation, termination or suspension of the Contract, in whole or in part.

ATTACHMENT - X (continued)

(6) Incorporation of Provisions: The Contractor shall include the provisions of paragraph (1) through (6) of this section in every subcontract, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment, unless exempt by the Regulations, or directives issued pursuant thereto. The Contractor shall take such action with respect to any subcontract or procurement as the Recipient or the FTA may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for noncompliance: Provided, however, that, in the event a Contractor becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a subcontractor or supplier as a result of such direction, the Contractor may request the Recipient to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the Recipient, and in addition, the Contractor may request the services of the Attorney General in such litigation to protect the interests of the United States.

Date: ____________________

Company Name: ______________________________

Name of Authorized Company Representative: ______________________________

Title: ______________________________

Signature: ______________________________

ATTACHMENT - XI

ADA Certification

Certification of Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

The Proposer hereby certifies that it shall comply with all requirements relating to vehicle design or special equipment design as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and any other federal accessibility regulations and subsequent amendments thereto that may be applicable to this procurement.

Date: ____________________

Company Name: ______________________________

Name of Authorized Company Representative: ______________________________

Title: ______________________________

Signature: ______________________________