Huntley Community School District 158
650 Academic Drive
Algonquin, Illinois 60102
(847) 659-6158 • www.district158.org
Dear Prospective Bidder;
The Board of Education of Huntley Community School District 158 invites you to submit a sealed bid, in accordance with
specifications inclusive as part of this bid package, for:
7- 77-passenger school busses along with possible trade in value of 7 buses.
All bids shall be submitted in an opaque sealed envelope and delivered to the Administrative Office, of Huntley Community School
District 158, 650 Academic Drive, Algonquin, IL 60102 on or before, February 12, 2016, 10:00 am prevailing time. Faxed Bids will
NOT be considered.
It is the responsibility of the bidder to insure that their bid and subsequent addenda’s arrive prior to the above stated TIME AND
DATE. Any Bids received after the date and time will be deemed NO BID and returned unopened to the bidder.
Model years; 2015 and 2017 are acceptable provided that they have less than 20,000 miles of use and that all normal warranties start
with the delivery date.
All used buses must state individually the year, mileage and accident damage history.
Please note that for each category above, the number of seats is the minimum desired, bidders can submit a bid per category with
seating exceeding the number specified above. Consider the seat capacity as the baseline for the size of the bus.
The District is seeking responses that would include Lease-Purchase financing options that will indicate financing rates and charges
over the five-year term of agreement. The District wants no residual after five-years and then the District owns the bus.
All bus bids must comply with Illinois requirements in effect currently for the model years being bid on.
All buses being bid must be equipped with hydraulic brakes or air brakes.
Bus deliveries for the majority of the buses resulting from this bid cycle are expected to be on or before August 1, 2016. All delivery
times to be coordinated with the district.
The enclosed bid form(s) must be used in submitting the bid. The Bid must be addressed as follows:
Huntley Community School District #158
Laura Hooper, Transportation Director
Transportation Bid 2016-07
650 Academic Drive
Algonquin, IL 60102
Sealed bids will be received until 10:00 a.m. prevailing time, February 12, 2016 at which time they will be publicly opened and
read.
Please contact me regarding any questions that you may have.
Sincerely,
Laura Hooper, Director of Transportation
650 Academic Drive
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 659-3003
lhooper@district158.org
Huntley Community School District 158
650 Academic Drive
Algonquin, Illinois 60102
(847) 659-6158 • www.district158.org
Table of Contents
Cover Letter
Page 1
Table of Contents
Page 2
Instructions to Bidders
Page 3
General Conditions
Page 4-7
Attachments:
A.
A-1
A-2
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
Bid Summary Page
Bid Costing Spreadsheet
Service Costing Page
Certificate of Eligibility to Bid
Illinois Department of Human Rights
Bid Affidavit
Bid Rigging Certification
Certificate of Eligibility to Contract
Certificate of Non-Discrimination
Bus Specification Attachments:
Passenger Chassis Specifications
Passenger Body Specifications
Huntley Community School District 158
650 Academic Drive
Algonquin, Illinois 60102
(847) 659-6158 • www.district158.org
Instructions to Bidders
Overview
Bids shall be submitted by individual unit. Bids will show a cash purchase total and a five-year financing proposal available to the
District. Be sure to break down the capital reduction and interest per year. Zero residual with District ownership at the end of terms.
Review of Bids
Selection will be based on meeting or exceeding the specifications listed as well as the final bid price. The District may select all or
parts of a vendors bid.
Contact for Clarification of Specifications and Bid Document:
Questions regarding the bid documents shall be submitted to Laura Hooper via mail or email or fax. All questions and responses will
be forwarded to all prospective bidders as an addendum via fax and email. Questions received within three (3) business days of the bid
opening date may not be answered to assure fairness in the bidding process.
Laura Hooper, Director of Transportation
650 Academic Drive
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 659-3003
lhooper@district158.org
Forms to be submitted as part of the Bid Package
A.
A-1
A-2
D.
F.
G.
Bid Summary Page
Bid Costing Page
Service Costing Page
Bid Affidavit
Certificate of Eligibility to Contract
Certificate of Non-Discrimination
Passenger Chassis Specifications
Passenger Body Specifications
Huntley Community School District 158
650 Academic Drive
Algonquin, Illinois 60102
(847) 659-6158 • www.district158.org
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. BIDS MUST BE RECEIVED IN OUR OFFICE BY date and time listed in the cover letter, when they will be
publicly opened and the contents announced. They will be held without right of withdrawal and shall be considered
valid for sixty (60) days for new buses, thirty (30) days for used buses. The sealed envelope shall be marked in
bottom left hand corner identifying contents as “Transportation Bid 2016-07”. Any bid(s) received after the bid
opening time shall be returned to the bidder unopened. It is the bidder’s responsibility to assure that the bid is
delivered on time.
2. The Board of Education reserves the right to split the bid on the basis of best quotation. The bid of the lowest
responsible bidder complying in all respects with these conditions and all specifications is normally accepted. The
Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids or any part thereof, to waive nonconformities in the bidding, and
to accept the bid deemed most favorable to the Board after all bids have been examined and evaluated. The Board
of Education decisions are final in all instances and not subject to recourse. All bidders will be notified of the
results of the Board of Education action, with a summary of bids provided.
3.
Delivery of the new vehicles shall be made to Huntley Community School District 158, Transportation Building,
650 Academic Drive, Algonquin, IL 60102 to the attention of Mrs. Laura Hooper, Director of Transportation.
Delivery must be made by August 1, 2016.
4.
Unless otherwise specified in the invitation to bid, YOUR BID PRICE MUST BE F. O. B. ALGONQUIN, IL,
WITH ALL TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING CHARGES PAID BY THE BIDDER AND INCLUDED IN
THE PRICE OF THE BUS. The Bidder must deliver units ready to operate. This includes bidder installation of
radios and 24/7 Zeus recorder 3 cameras systems along with GPS.
5. Bidders must be in full compliance with all provisions of the acts of the General Assembly of Illinois relating to
employment, including equal employment opportunity requirements and any other affidavits as required by law.
6. Supplier shall agree to comply with the provisions of the latest edition of the Occupational Safety and Health
regulations and the standards and regulations issued there under and shall certify that all items furnished under this
bid will conform to and comply with said standards and regulations.
7.
Supplier shall agree to comply with provisions of the latest edition of the Consumer Product Safety Act of 1972
and certify that items furnished under this bid conform with applicable standards including all State and Federal
requirements for school buses.
8.
Bids received after the time specified in the invitation to bid will not be considered and will be returned to the
bidder. The transmittal of the bid proposal is at seller’s risk of untimely receipt by the Board.
9.
Title to the goods herein described shall not pass until said goods have actually been
received by the Board or its consignee, notwithstanding any agreement to the contrary, including, but not by way
of limitation, any agreement to pay freight, express, or other transportation or insurance changes. Risk of loss
prior to such actual receipt by Board or its consignee shall be borne by seller. Nothing herein contained, however,
shall be construed to deprive the Board of its interest, or limiting such interest, in goods herein described prior to
such actual receipt.
Huntley Community School District 158
650 Academic Drive
Algonquin, Illinois 60102
(847) 659-6158 • www.district158.org
10. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any goods which contain defects in material or workmanship
or which fail to meet specifications contained herein or seller’s warranties (express or implied.) Rejected goods
shall be removed at the expense of the seller, including transportation both ways, promptly after notification of
rejection. As to rejected goods, seller shall bear all costs of inspection and all risk of loss.
11. Payment by the Board for goods supplied hereunder shall not constitute acceptance thereof if subsequent
inspection discloses defects in material or workmanship or a failure to meet the specification contained herein.
Payment shall not be processed until District has proper title certificate on file.
12. The Board’s failure to enforce any of the terms, conditions, and specifications of the bid or any breach shall not in
any way affect, limit, or waive the Board’s right thereafter to enforce and compel strict compliance with every
term, condition, and specification hereof.
13. Bidder must make delivery upon receipt of order unless otherwise specified in the invitation to bid. BIDDER
MUST INDICATE TIME REQUIRED FOR DELIVERY ON BID, and whether it meets the District
Requirement set forth in #3, General Requirement.
14. Any interpretation of the proposed documents will be made only by an addendum duly issued by the District. A
copy of such addendum will be faxed to each prospective bidder. Failure on the part of the prospective bidder to
receive a written interpretation prior to the time of the opening of bids will not be grounds for withdrawal of his
proposal. All requests for clarification must be received by the District not less than three (3) business days prior
to bid opening. Inquiries after that time will may not receive a response in order to preserve a fair process for all
bidders.
15. Award will be made by official Board documents. Bidder order form is not acceptable and cannot be used.
16. The Board is exempt from paying Illinois Use Tax and sales to the Board are exempt from Illinois Retailer’s
Occupation Tax.
17. The Board is exempt from paying Federal Excise Taxes (I.R.S. CH.32, Subchapter G)
18. In computing transportation costs, bidders shall not include any Federal transportation tax, because the District is
tax exempt.
Huntley Community School District 158
650 Academic Drive
Algonquin, Illinois 60102
(847) 659-6158 • www.district158.org
19. Payment Terms: Payment shall not be processed until the District has proper paperwork on file. School District
#158 processes checks once per month. The deadline for receiving invoices is the first of the month. Payment by
Board for goods supplied hereunder shall not constitute acceptance thereof if subsequent inspection discloses defects
in material or workmanship or a failure to meet the specification contained herein. Payments are processed following
submittal and approval of the Board of Education at the regular monthly meeting provided they have been received
and accepted on time.
20. Bidder must complete and submit bid on bid forms included with this specification. The bidder may photocopy
the form. The bidder must include signed copies for all attachments indicating a signature (see instructions to
Bidder). Failure to complete and submit any of these forms shall be cause for bid to be rejected since it would be
an incomplete bid.
21. Bidder shall include the cost of title transfer and license application with the bid.
22. Detailed warranty information must be included with the Bid Packet.
23. The District reserves the right to reject any and all bids as well as select independently for specific bid items from
any vendor bidding.
24.
All buses must meet Illinois specifications and legal requirements.
25.
All used buses must state individually the year, mileage.
26. All used buses must have at least 50% of brake and tire life minimum remaining for each wheel and tire. Bidder
must state expected mileage remaining on brakes and provide tread depth measurements for each tire on the bid form
for the used bus clearly identifying the bus for which the information applies.
Huntley Community School District 158
650 Academic Drive
Algonquin, Illinois 60102
(847) 659-6158 • www.district158.org
BID SUMMARY PAGE
SUBMISSION: Make as many copies of the Bid Summary page and any attachments as necessary to make your
bid complete
All bids shall be submitted in an opaque sealed envelope and delivered to the Administrative Office, School Consolidated
School District 158, 650 Academic Drive, Algonquin, IL 60102 on or before, February 12, 2016 by 10:00 a.m. prevailing
time. Faxed Bids will NOT be considered.
It is the responsibility of the bidder to insure that their bid and subsequent addenda’s arrive prior to the above stated TIME
AND DATE. Any Bids received after the date and time will be deemed NO BID and returned unopened to the bidder.
No corrections can be made after the time of opening.
TERM OF PROPOSAL:
Description of unit being bid:
Number of units being bid: Used____________________
Sale Price per unit:
$ ____________________________
Total Price for 7 units: $_____________________________
Trade-In Buses :
Bus #H109
2004 35 Pass W/C Blue Bird
$__________________________________________________
Bus #H115
2002 7 Pass W/C Blue Bird
$__________________________________________________
Bus #H128
2003 71 Pass
Blue Bird
$__________________________________________________
Bus #H129
2003 71 Pass
Blue Bird
$__________________________________________________
Bus #H130
2003 71 Pass
Blue Bird
$___________________________________________________
Bus #H131
2003 71 Pass
Blue Bird
$___________________________________________________
Bus #H132
2003 71 Pass
Blue Bird
$___________________________________________________
Total trade allowance:
$___________________________________________________
Net price after trades:
$___________________________________________________
The district reserves the right to purchase and arrange financing for the units.
Huntley Community School District 158
650 Academic Drive
Algonquin, Illinois 60102
(847) 659-6158 • www.district158.org
Purchase/Lease Terms (Purchase price, interest rate, interest cost per year, principal reduction per year, for leases
- buyout cost for district at end of term.):
Delivery Date:
Firm Name
Address
Signature
Date
Print Name
Title
Phone (
)
Fax (
)
Bid Summary Page #_______ of #______ Total Page(s)
Huntley Community School District 158
650 Academic Drive
Algonquin, Illinois 60102
(847) 659-6158 • www.district158.org
Attachment A-1
Bid Costing Spreadsheet
Used Units
Manufacturer
Model Year
Information Provided By:
Signature:
Date:
Model #
Price
Huntley Community School District 158
650 Academic Drive
Algonquin, Illinois 60102
(847) 659-6158 • www.district158.org
Service Costing Page
Attachment A-2
Make as many copies of attachments as necessary and identify unit if required.
Exact miles to nearest chassis warranty shop
Indicate name of company, address, phone, contact person and miles from District 158 Transportation terminal:
Name of Company
Address
Phone
Contact
# Miles
Number of field service representatives your company has available to provide 24 hour service response
within our region
Include name, location and mileage from District 158 Transportation terminal:
Name of Company
Address
Information Provided By:
Signature:
Date:
#Miles from D158
Huntley Community School District 158
650 Academic Drive
Algonquin, Illinois 60102
(847) 659-6158 • www.district158.org
Attachment B
CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY TO BID
(contractor), pursuant to Section 33E-11 of the Illinois Criminal Code of 1961 as amended,
hereby certifies that neither (he, she, it) nor any of (his, her, its) partners, officers, or owners of (his, her, its) business has
been convicted in the past five (5) years of the offense of bid-rigging under Section 33E-3 of the Illinois Criminal Code of
1961 as amended and that neither (he, she, it) nor any of (his, her, its) partners, officers or owners of (his, her, its)
business has ever been convicted of the offense of bid-rotating under Section 33E-4 of the Illinois Criminal Code of 1961
as amended.
Date
Street Address
Title of Officer
Signature of Officer
Name of Contractor/Company
City, State, Zip
Name of Officer (Please Print)
Huntley Community School District 158
650 Academic Drive
Algonquin, Illinois 60102
(847) 659-6158 • www.district158.org
Attachment C
Certificate of Compliance
To the
Illinois Department of Human Rights Regulations
For this bid to receive consideration by the Board of Education of School District #158, Huntley, Illinois, the following certificate
must be signed by an official of your company and returned with your bid. This is to certify that our company is in compliance with
the provisions of the Illinois Department of Human Rights Regulations.
Signed:
Signature
By:
Printed Name
Title:
Date:
Huntley Community School District 158
650 Academic Drive
Algonquin, Illinois 60102
(847) 659-6158 • www.district158.org
Attachment D
BID AFFIDAVIT
I have examined the specifications and instruction included herein and agree, provided I am awarded a contract within
thirty (30) days (for used buses) or sixty (60) days (for new buses) of contract date or purchase order date, to provide the
specified items and/or series or work as described in the specifications and instructions for the sum shown in accordance
with the terms stated herein. All deviations from specifications and terms are in writing and attached hereto.
HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNITY
The vendor shall assume the defense of and shall pay, indemnify and save harmless the District, its agents and employees,
from all suits, actions, claims, damages, losses and costs of every kind and description to which they or their agents or
employees may be subjected by reason of injury, including death, to persons, or damage to property resulting from our
growing out of any act of commission or omission by the Vendor, its agents or employees, or its subcontractors.
Said defense will be applicable in connection with any activity, including any removal, relocation, construction,
installation or maintenance work, service or operation being undertaken or performed by or for the Vendor whether on or
off the site or any portion thereof, whether such suits, actions, claims, damages, or its agents and employees, or by other
persons, corporations or legal entities to whom the district or its agents and employees, may be liable.
__________________________________
Contractor/ Vendor
Title
Subscribed and Sworn before me
this ______ day of _______________, 2016
___________________________________
NOTARY PUBLIC
_________________________
Date
Huntley Community School District 158
650 Academic Drive
Algonquin, Illinois 60102
(847) 659-6158 • www.district158.org
Attachment E
Transportation Bus Bid #2016-07
Intent to Provide Bid Form
This form acknowledges receipt of this RFP (bid) and states whether the supplier intends to submit or
not submit a bid. The District requires a response to this section from all potential bidders receiving this
bid packet no later than 3:30 p.m., seven days prior to bid due date in order to insure that bidder is
notified of any addenda to this bid packet in a timely manner and to afford the bidders an opportunity to
provide a complete bid response.
Company name and address________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
We do plan to submit a proposal for this bid________
We do not intend to submit a proposal for this bid_______
Authorized Signature_________________________________________
Printed Name_____________________________________________
Title____________________________________________________
Date_______________________
Bidders shall return this form to the attention of Laura Hooper at CSD158 LHooper@district158.org or by
e-mail attention Jennifer Heinrich at JHeinrich@district158.org
Huntley Community School District 158
650 Academic Drive
Algonquin, Illinois 60102
(847) 659-6158 • www.district158.org
CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY TO CONTRACT
Attachment F
I, ___________________________________, pursuant to Section 5/10-20.21(b) of the School
Code , hereby certify that neither I nor any of my partners, or officers or owners of
___________________________________________________:
NAME OF BUSINESS
1.
Have been convicted in the past five (5) years of the offense of bid-rigging under Section 33E of the Illinois Criminal Code
of 1961, 720 ILCS 5/33E -1 et seq., as amended;
2.
Have ever been convicted of the offense of bid-rotating under Section 33E-4 of the Illinois Criminal Code of 1961, as
amended;
3.
Have ever been convicted of bribing or attempting to bribe an officer or an employee of the State of Illinois; or
4.
Have made an admission of guilt of any of the above conduct which is a matter of record.
Furthermore, I certify that I, my partners, officers or owners of ____________________
___________________________ and its affiliates have and will continue to collect and remit
NAME OF BUSINESS
Illinois Use Tax, to the extent required under the Illinois Use Tax Act, 35 ILCS 105/1 et seq.
In certifying to the above, I hereby acknowledge that the School Board may declare any contract
awarded pursuant to this bid void if this certification is false.
Date
Authorized Agent of Bidder
Subscribed and Sworn before me
this ______ day of _______________, 2016
NOTARY PUBLIC
Huntley Community School District 158
650 Academic Drive
Algonquin, Illinois 60102
(847) 659-6158 • www.district158.org
CERTIFICATE OF NON DISCRIMINATION
Attachment F
I, ___________________________________, as an authorized agent, do hereby certify that
__________________________________________, does not engage in discriminatory practices
NAME OF BUSINESS
regarding employment or delivery of or access to services and programming and that it fully complies with the
requirements of federal and State civil rights laws, including but not limited to: the Illinois Civil Rights Act of 2003, P.A.
93-0425; Illinois Human Rights Act, 775 ILCS 5/1-101 et seq.; the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C.12101 et
seq., and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, 29 USC 701 et seq., as well as the rules and regulations promulgated
there under.
In certifying to the above, I hereby acknowledge that the School Board may declare any
contract awarded pursuant to this bid void if this certification pursues false.
_____________________________
Date
___________________________________________
Authorized Agent of Bidder
Subscribed and Sworn before me
this ______ day of _______________, 2016
___________________________________
NOTARY PUBLIC
Huntley Community School District 158
650 Academic Drive
Algonquin, Illinois 60102
(847) 659-6158 • www.district158.org
!
School!District!158!Bid!2016
New or “One-Two Year Old” Conventional School Bus Specifications
77 Passenger with AIR BRAKES
CHASSIS&OPTIONS
MODEL
2015%2017'New)or)“One.Two))Year)Old”''Model'
Body'and'Chassis
77'passenger'capacity
MINIMUM'seat'spacing'of'27.75'inches%
provide)floor)plan)with)bid
78”'MINIMUM'interior'headroom
AIR)CLEANER
Heavy'duty'type
Firewall'mounted'with'disposable'element'and'
integrated'air'intake'hood'plenum.'Filter'minder'
located'on'the'filter.'
ALTERNATOR
Minimum'of'Bosch'200'amp'
AXLE)FRONT
10,000'lb.'front'axle'minimum
Wheel'seals%'oil'lubricated'front'wheel'bearings
AXLE)REAR
21,000'lbs.'rear'axle'minimum
BATTERY
Three'(3)'12'volt'maintenance'free'–'1950'CCA
BATTERY)
DISCONNECT)))))
Metal'battery'disconnect'switch'located'in'the'
battery'box,'300A,'weather'resistant.'Switch'will'
disconnect'power'to'the'chassis'and'body'to'
increase'battery'power'and'life
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650 Academic Drive
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BRAKES
Air'Brakes'with'ABS'
Dust'shields'for'brakes
Air'compressor'13.2'CFM'minimum
Bendix'DV%2'automatic'drain'valve
Bendix'AD%9'air'dryer
Automatic'slack'adjusters%'Haldex
COOLING)SYSTEM
Aluminum'heavy%duty'radiator'with'Visible'coolant'
level'check'
ELECTRICAL
Chassis'circuit'breakers'to'be'manual%reset'with'
trip'indicators'
Low'oil'pressure/high'water'temperature'warning'
light'and'alarm
Speedometer'with'odometer,'trip'odometer,'
tachometer,'hourmeter,'oil'pressure,'water'
temperature,'voltmeter'and'fuel
DEF'fuel'gauge'mounted'in'the'instrument'cluster
Transmission'temperature'gauge
Low'DEF'warning'light'and'audible'alarm
Low'Fuel'warning'light'and'audible'alarm'
Low'Coolant'warning'light'and'audible'warning
Electronic'cruise'control'with'minimum
activation'speed'set'at'35mph'and'a'maximum'of'
65mph
Electronic'hand'operated'throttle'on'the'dash
Dual'electric'horn
Halogen'headlights
Headlamp'alarm'to'activate'when'ignition'is'“off”'
and'lights'are'“on”
High'beam'controlled'by'steering'column'mounted'
stalk
Daytime'running'lights'to'be'activated'when'
transmission'is'shifted'into'gear.'Lights'to'be'“off”'
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650 Academic Drive
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when'the'transmission'is'in'neutral'or'park'
position
All'ignition'switches'to'be'keyed'alike
ENGINE
EPA'emission'standards'with'On%Board'Diagnostics
Electronic'in%line'6'cylinder'turbo'charged'diesel'
engine
Engine'to'be'250!horsepower!minimum:
specify)horsepower
Engine'torque'to'be'a'minimum!of!660!ft.!lbs.:'
specify)engine))torque
Five'(5)''year'100,000'mile'engine'warranty
Water%in%fuel'warning'light'and'buzzer'on'the'
drivers'dash'
Fuel'water'separator'with'thermostatic'fuel'
temperature'controlled'electric'heater,'
filter/change'indicator'light,'and'fuel'in'water'
sensor'on'the'dash
750'Watt'engine'block'heater'minimum.'Chrome,'
weather'type'cover'with'rubber'insulated'seal'
mounted'in'the'center'of'the'front'bumper'for'
easy'access
Extended'Life'Coolant%'%40'degree'anti%freeze
Yellow'winter'front'installed'
))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))HP
)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))Torque
EXHAUST
Exhaust'exit'through'bumper'with'heated'
mitigation'device
FRAME
Heavy'duty''50,000'PSI
FUEL)TANK
100'gallon'fuel'tank'mounted'in'the'rear'between'
the'frame'rails
Fuel'tank'must'have'heavy'duty'ICC'guard'
mounted'on'the'outside'of'the'frame'rails'for'
additional'protection%furnish)factory)drawing
Fuel'tank'sender'inspection'plate'mounted'in'the'
floor'over'fuel'tank
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STEERING
Power'with'an'18”'black'cushioned'tilt'steering'
wheel
SUSPENSION
21,000'lbs.'rear'AIR'RIDE'suspension
10,000'lbs.'front'taper'leaf'with'maintenance'free'
rubber'bushings
Front'and'rear'dual'action'type'shock'absorbers
TIRES
11R'x'22.5'14'ply'highway'front'and'mud'and'snow'
rear
TRANSMISSION
Allison'Electronic'Series'2500PTS,'5th'Generation'
controls,'automatic'transmission'with'overdrive
Allison'Transmission'FuelSense'shift'control'
parameters'with'EcoCal'and'Shift'Sensing'for'
improved'performance'and'fuel'economy
Synthetic'type'transmission'fluid
Five'(5)'year'Allison'transmission'warranty
WHEELS
Tires'and'wheels'to'be'balanced'before'delivery
10'hole'disc'22.5'x'8.25'(Hub'Piloted)
WHEELBASE
276"'Wheelbase'maximum
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MISCELLANEOUS
Chassis'activated'by'a'parking'brake'switch'on'the'
instrument'panel'includes'key'switch'“interlock”.'
Parking'brake'cannot'be'released'until'ignition'
switch'is'in'run'position.'This'prevents'the'vehicle'
from'moving'if'the'park'brake'is'accidently'
released.'SAFETY&ITEM
Chassis'to'have'a'“park'brake'interlock”'system'
that'requires'the'foot'operated'brake'pedal'to'be'
depressed'to'release'the'parking'brake.'This'will'
prevent'movement'if'the'park'brake'is'accidently'
released.'SAFETY&ITEM
Two'front'hooks
ENGINE)HOOD
Sloped'fiberglass'hood'with'splash'shields'and'low'
effort'tilt'
Hood'to'have'built%in'open'and'close'assist'that'
does'NOT'require'the'driver'to'lift'a'hold'open'
device'to'close
SERVICE)MANUALS
Web'based'diagnostic'tool'to'include'all'wiring'
diagrams,'service'manuals,'service'tech'bulletins,'
and'repair'history.'If'not'available,'furnish'CD'
service'manuals,'wiring'diagrams,'and'technical'
bulletins
SERVICE)LOCATIONS
Furnish'a'list'of'service'locations'and'distances'
from'Huntley'that'can'work'on'the'chassis,'engine,'
and'body
BODY&OPTIONS
BARRIERS
Two'(2)'fully'padded'barriers,'one'on'each'side,'
mounted'in'front'of'the'first'row'of'passenger'
seats
Modesty'panels'between'floor'and'bottom'of'
barriers'on'the'driver’s'side'and'passenger'side
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650 Academic Drive
Algonquin, Illinois 60102
(847) 659-6158 • www.district158.org
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650 Academic Drive
Algonquin, Illinois 60102
(847) 659-6158 • www.district158.org
BODY)
CONSTRUCTION
Body'length'to'be'a'MINIMUM'OF'34’11”
specify)length
16'gauge'smooth'exterior'side'panels
Four'(4)''rub'rails'applied'to'exterior'of'the'body
Top'of'the'rub'rails'to'be'sealed'with'caulk
12'inch'rear'bumper'
)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))Feet))))))))))Inches
DEFROSTER
Full'width'channel'with'separate'snorkel'for'
driver'window'and'entrance'door
Two'(2)'two%speed'fans,'one'overhead'center'
above'windshield'and'one'to'the'left'of'driver'
CROSSING)ARM
Electrical'operated'crossing'arm'with'interrupt'
switch'on'the'dash
EMERGENCY)DOOR
Located'in'the'center'rear'of'the'bus'
Stainless'steel'maintenance'free'door'hinges'or'
internal'hinges
Glass'on'top'and'bottom'with'door'header'pad'
and'warning'buzzer
Positive'stop'to'hold'door'open'when'in'use
DOOR)ENTRANCE
Electrically'operated'entry'door'with'exterior'key'
to'open'and'close'the'door
Both'leafs'to'open'outward'with'adjustment'
mechanism'overhead,'behind'removable'access'
panel''a'clear'opening'with'a'minimum'of'36”'
specify)opening)size
Entrance'door'to'have'non%corrosive'handle'on'the'
exterior
Door'to'have'an'“in'motion'interlock”'feature'so'
the'door'cannot'be'opened'while'the'bus'is'in'
motion'to'reduce'potential'of'accidental'opening%'
Safety)Item%'No'Exceptions
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650 Academic Drive
Algonquin, Illinois 60102
(847) 659-6158 • www.district158.org
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Huntley Community School District 158
650 Academic Drive
Algonquin, Illinois 60102
(847) 659-6158 • www.district158.org
ELECTRICAL
Fully'integrated'multiplex'electrical'system'for'
both'body'and'chassis'with'number'and'color'
coded'wiring'and'matched'weather'proof'
connectors
Body'circuit'breakers'to'be'manual%reset'SAE'Type'
III'with'trip'indicators'in'lieu'of'standard'fuses
Ignition'controlled'body'cut'off'switch
8'lamp'warning'light'system,'halogen'bulbs
Hoods'over'the'8'lamp'system'to'reduce'glare,'
background'painted'black
“Override”'system'for'the'electric'door'to'allow'
driver'to'open'and'close'the'door'while'“RED”'
warning'lights'are'still'activated
'“Noise'Suppression'Switch”'on'the'dash
Back'up'alarm
12V'cellular'phone'power'outlet
Exterior'light'“Pre%Check”'switch'located'on'the'
dash'which'enables'one'person'to'complete'a'
check'of'all'exterior'lights.'This'includes'backup'
and'brake'lights
EMERGENCY)
EQUIPMENT
))))) )
)
)) Three'(3)'triangular'reflectors'mounted'in'drivers'
area'behind'driver’s'seat'off'the'floor
5'lbs.''fire'extinguisher'mounted'in'drivers'area
Body'fluid'kit'mounted'to'the'front'header
First'aid'kit'mounted'to'the'front'header
ROOF)HATCHES
Two'(2)'roof'hatches'with'buzzer'and'outside'
release'handles
FLOOR)COVERING
5/8”'inch'plywood'
Black'colored'flooring
Aluminum'aisle'moldings
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650 Academic Drive
Algonquin, Illinois 60102
(847) 659-6158 • www.district158.org
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Huntley Community School District 158
650 Academic Drive
Algonquin, Illinois 60102
(847) 659-6158 • www.district158.org
GRAB)HANDLES
Two'(2)'stainless'steel'assist'rails'located'forward'
and'rear'of'the'stepwell
HEATERS
90,000'BTU'driver’s'heater'
50,000'BTU'right'front'stepwell'heater
80,000'BTU'rear'under'seat'heater
Two%quarter'turn'brass'type'shut'off'valves'in'
engine'compartment%'gate'valves'not'acceptable
Filters'for'all'front,'stepwell,'and'rear'heaters
Heater'booster'pump,'located'in'the'engine'
compartment,'with'dash'mounted'switch
All'heater'hoses'to'have'constant'torque'hose'
clamps
Deluxe'diesel'sound'package'with'
FULL'LENGTH'perforated'headliner'in'the'roof'for'
noise'reduction
1'½”'thick'fire%resistant'insulation'in'headlining,'
side'and'rear'wall'to'deaden'sound'to'reduce'
vibration'and'provide'a'thermal'barrier
LIGHTS
Two'(2)'rows'of'interior'dome'lights'with'a'
minimum'of'four'(4)'on'each'side'and'the'driver’s'
light'on'a'separate'switch
Step'well'light
Two'7”'backup'lights'with'clear'lens
Three'(3)'“LED”'amber'flush'mounted'lights'on'
front'and'three'(3)'“LED”'red'cluster'lights'
mounted'on'rear,'“LED”''side'marker'lights'with'
guards'
Two'(2)'7”'amber'rear'directionals'and'two'(2)'
amber'lower'fender'mounted'front'turn'signals
Two'(2)'“LED”'side'directional'lights'with'armored'
shields
Roof'mounted'low'profile'strobe'light'with'pilot'
light'on'the'dash'and'access'panel'in'rear'header
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650 Academic Drive
Algonquin, Illinois 60102
(847) 659-6158 • www.district158.org
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Huntley Community School District 158
650 Academic Drive
Algonquin, Illinois 60102
(847) 659-6158 • www.district158.org
7”'stop'lights'and'4”'tail'lights'to'activate'when'
brake'pedal'is'depressed%'total'of'4'stop'lights
7”'cowl'or'hood'mounted'turn'signal'lights
LOCKS
All'entrance'door'locks'to'be'keyed'alike
Exterior'cowl'mounted'key'to'electrically'operate'
the'entrance'door.'Key'to'open/close'the'door'and'
also'secure'the'bus
Rear'door'vandal'lock'with'starter'interlock
MIRRORS
6”'x'30”'interior'mirror
6”'x'30”'interior'visor'over'driver’s'side'window
6”'x'30”'interior'visor'over'windshield
Heated'cross'view'mirrors,''fender'mounted
MUD)FLAPS
Rubber'mud'flaps'on'front'and'rear
PAINT
Exterior'will'be'National'School'Bus'Yellow'with'
black'trim
Paint'will'be'a'baked%on'high'solids'polyurethane
All'seat'frames'shall'have'a'baked%on'black'
powder'coating'for'scratch'resistance
RADIO
PA'only'with'six'speakers'in'the'passenger'area
RAILS,)SHOULDER
Padded'shoulder'rails'
SEAT.)DRIVER
Drivers'AIR'SEAT%'back,'8'way'adjustable,'lumbar'
support,'GRAY'cloth'insert,'and'storage'pocket'on'
back
Driver'seat'belt%3'point'retractable'shoulder'belt'
to'be'wall'mounted,'“D'Loop”'type'designed'for'
air'seats.'8”'track'on'the'wall'for'height'
adjustment.'Color'to'be'BLAZE'ORANGE
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650 Academic Drive
Algonquin, Illinois 60102
(847) 659-6158 • www.district158.org
SEATS.)PASSENGER
All'seats'frames'to'be'“SEAT'BELT'READY”'for'
future'installation'of'belts
Gray'seat'upholstery'color
STEPWELL
STOP)ARM
Three'steps'covered''with'Koroseal'“Pebble'Tread”''
step'treads'for'all'three'steps,'non%metal'backing,'
with'white'edge
Entrance'steps'to'be'a''36”'wide'for'increase'
passenger'access,'the'stepwell'shall'remain'its'full'
width'with'no'taper'from'the'bottom'step'to'the'
top'step%'Safety'Item
The'entrance'and'egress'area,'including'the'top'
landing'area'adjacent'to'the'driver’s'seat,'shall'be'
unobstructed'by'the'engine'cover'or'other'
components
Electric'stop'arm.'High'Intensity,'reflectorized,'
with'“LED”'STROBING'cluster'lights,'double'sided
UNDERCOATING
Entire'underbody'shall'be'completely'undercoated'
with'water%based'undercoating
VENTILATOR
Static'non%adjustable'exhaust'located'in'low'
pressure'area'of'front'roof
WINDOWS
Side'and'rear'windows'to'be'dark'tinted%'28%'light'
transmission
Four'(4)'emergency'push%out'windows'with'large'
red'lift'handle,'2'each'side'with'vertical'hinges
WINDOW.DRIVER
Driver’s'window'shall'be'sliding'sash'aluminum'
frame%'clear'glass
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650 Academic Drive
Algonquin, Illinois 60102
(847) 659-6158 • www.district158.org
WINDSHIELD
Windshield'shall'be'tinted'safety'plate'laminated'
glass'with'five'(5)''inch'glare'resistant'band'at'top'
and'provide'an'unobstructed'view'for'the'driver
WINDSHIELD)
WIPERS
Heavy'duty'electric'bottom'mounted,'wet'arm'
type
Steering'column'mounted'wiper'switch'shall'have'
five'intermittent'speed'and'low'and'high'speeds
MISCELLANANEOUS
Certificate'holder'6”x'9”''mounted'to'the'front'
header
Compartment'over'the'windshield,'47”'long'single'
piece'door,'with'lever'type'latches,'non%locking,'
centered'over'windshield
Compartment'over'the'windshield'to'have'metal'
liner'on'the'bottom,'sides,'and'rear'to'secure'
video'system'DVR
Two'rear'tow'hooks'mounted'under'the'bumper
REFLECTIVE)TAPE
3M'Diamond'Grade'yellow'reflective'markings'
around'emergency'roof'hatches,'kickout'windows,'
down'both'sides,''perimeter'of'the'rear'door,'rear'
perimeter'of'the'entire'rear'end,'and'“SCHOOL'
BUS”'lettering'front'and'rear%'furnish'sample'of'
tape'in'the'bid
CHILD)DETECTION)
SYSTEM
Child'detection'system.'Wired'to'activate'when'
the'stop'arm'is'started'for'the'first'time,'shut'off'
switch'in'the'rear.'All'interior'dome'lights'to'
activate'for'two'(2)'minutes'when'bus'is'turned'
“off”
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650 Academic Drive
Algonquin, Illinois 60102
(847) 659-6158 • www.district158.org
LETTERING
Lettering'and'numbering
“TO'COMMENT'ON'MY'DRIVING”'decal
“VIDEO”'decals'inside'and'outside'
TITLE)AND)LICENSE
Dealer'to'cover'all'original'costs'for'license'and'
title
SAFETY)INSPECTION
Current'safety'sticker'at'time'of'delivery
2.WAY)RADIO
Pre%wiring'for'a'2'way'radio.'Location'to'be'in'the'
exterior'electrical'access'panel.'Connections'to'be'
for'power'and'grounding'using'a'20amp'fuse'
protection.'Must'be'labeled'2%way'radio.
“Kenwood”)two.)way)radio)and)antenna)installed)
per)District)requirements
DIGITAL)VIDEO)
SYSTEM
Pre%wiring'for'a'video.'Location'to'be'in'the'
exterior'electrical'access'panel.'Connections'to'be'
for'power'and'grounding'using'a'20amp'fuse'
protection.'Must'be'labeled'video.
247)Zeus)Camera)Digital)System)with)three)day.
night)cameras.)One)camera)installed)on)the)front)
bulkhead)to)view)towards)the)back,)one)mounted)
over)the)driver’s)side)window)to)view)driver)and)
stepwell,)and)mid)mount)on)the)driver’s)side)to)
view)the)rear)seats.)DVR))to)be)mounted)in)
overhead)storage)compartment)over)the)
windshield
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650 Academic Drive
Algonquin, Illinois 60102
(847) 659-6158 • www.district158.org
School&District&158&Bid&2016
New or “One-Two Year Old” Conventional School Bus Specifications
77 Passenger- HYDRAULIC BRAKES
CHASSIS&OPTIONS
MODEL
2015%2017'New)or)“One.Two))Year)Old”''Model'
Body'and'Chassis
77'passenger'capacity
MINIMUM'seat'spacing'of'27.75'inches%
provide)floor)plan)with)bid
78”'MINIMUM'interior'headroom
AIR)CLEANER
Heavy'duty'type
Firewall'mounted'with'disposable'element'and'
integrated'air'intake'hood'plenum.'Filter'minder'
located'on'the'filter.'
ALTERNATOR
Minimum'of'Bosch'200'amp'
AXLE)FRONT
10,000'lb.'front'axle'minimum
Wheel'seals%'oil'lubricated'front'wheel'bearings
AXLE)REAR
21,000'lbs.'rear'axle'minimum
BATTERY
Three'(3)'12'volt'maintenance'free'–'1950'CCA
BATTERY)
DISCONNECT)))))
Metal'battery'disconnect'switch'located'in'the'
battery'box,'300A,'weather'resistant.'Switch'will'
disconnect'power'to'the'chassis'and'body'to'
increase'battery'power'and'life
BRAKES
Hydraulic'with'4'channel'ABS'and'Diagnostics'
operation'for'brake'wear'imbalance'and'event'
recording''
Electronic'traction'control%'Safety'Item
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(847) 659-6158 • www.district158.org
No'Exception
COOLING)SYSTEM
Aluminum'heavy%duty'radiator'with'Visible'coolant'
level'check'
ELECTRICAL
Chassis'circuit'breakers'to'be'manual%reset'SAE'
Type'III'with'trip'indicators'in'lieu'of'standard'
fuses
Low'oil'pressure/high'water'temperature'warning'
light'and'alarm
Speedometer'with'odometer,'trip'odometer,'
tachometer,'hourmeter,'oil'pressure,'water'
temperature,'voltmeter'and'fuel
DEF'fuel'gauge'mounted'in'the'instrument'cluster
Transmission'temperature'gauge
Ammeter
Low'DEF'warning'light'and'audible'alarm
Low'Fuel'warning'light'and'audible'alarm'
Low'Coolant'warning'light'and'audible'warning
Electronic'cruise'control'with'minimum
activation'speed'set'at'35mph'and'a'maximum'of'
65mph
Electronic'hand'operated'throttle'on'the'dash
Dual'electric'horn
Halogen'headlights
Headlamp'alarm'to'activate'when'ignition'is'“off”'
and'lights'are'“on”
High'beam'controlled'by'steering'column'mounted'
stalk
Daytime'running'lights'to'be'activated'when'
transmission'is'shifted'into'gear.'Lights'to'be'“off”'
when'the'transmission'is'in'neutral'or'park'
position
All'ignition'switches'to'be'keyed'alike
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650 Academic Drive
Algonquin, Illinois 60102
(847) 659-6158 • www.district158.org
ENGINE
EPA'emission'standards'with'On%Board'Diagnostics
Electronic'in%line'6'cylinder'turbo'charged'diesel'
engine
Engine'to'be'250&horsepower&minimum:
specify)horsepower
Engine'torque'to'be'a'minimum&of&660&ft.&lbs.:'
specify)engine))torque
Five'(5)''year'100,000'mile'engine'warranty
Water%in%fuel'warning'light'and'buzzer'on'the'
drivers'dash'
Fuel'water'separator'with'thermostatic'fuel'
temperature'controlled'electric'heater,'
filter/change'indicator'light,'and'fuel'in'water'
sensor'on'the'dash
750'Watt'engine'block'heater'minimum.'Chrome,'
weather'type'cover'with'rubber'insulated'seal'
mounted'in'the'center'of'the'front'bumper'for'
easy'access
Extended'Life'Coolant%'%40'degree'anti%freeze
Yellow'winter'front'installed'
))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))HP
)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))Torque
EXHAUST
Exhaust'exit'through'bumper'with'heated'
mitigation'device
FRAME
Heavy'duty''50,000'PSI
FUEL)TANK
100'gallon'fuel'tank'mounted'in'the'rear'between'
the'frame'rails
Fuel'tank'must'have'heavy'duty'ICC'guard'
mounted'on'the'outside'of'the'frame'rails'for'
additional'protection%furnish)factory)drawing
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(847) 659-6158 • www.district158.org
Fuel'tank'sender'inspection'plate'mounted'in'the'
floor'over'fuel'tank
STEERING
Power'with'an'18”'black'cushioned'tilt'steering'
wheel
SUSPENSION
21,000'lbs.'rear'suspension
10,000'lbs.'front'taper'leaf'with'maintenance'free'
rubber'bushings
Front'and'rear'dual'action'type'shock'absorbers
TIRES
11R'x'22.5'14'ply'highway'front'and'mud'and'snow'
rear
TRANSMISSION
Allison'Electronic'Series'2500PTS,'5th'Generation'
controls,'automatic'transmission'with'overdrive
Allison'Transmission'FuelSense'shift'control'
parameters'with'EcoCal'and'Shift'Sensing'for'
improved'performance'and'fuel'economy
Synthetic'type'transmission'fluid
Five'(5)'year'Allison'transmission'warranty
WHEELS
Tires'and'wheels'to'be'balanced'before'delivery
10'hole'disc'22.5'x'8.25'(Hub'Piloted)
WHEELBASE
276"'Wheelbase'maximum
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650 Academic Drive
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(847) 659-6158 • www.district158.org
MISCELLANEOUS
Chassis'activated'by'a'parking'brake'switch'on'the'
instrument'panel'includes'key'switch'“interlock”.'
Parking'brake'cannot'be'released'until'ignition'
switch'is'in'run'position.'This'prevents'the'vehicle'
from'moving'if'the'park'brake'is'accidently'
released.'SAFETY&ITEM
Chassis'to'have'a'“park'brake'interlock”'system'
that'requires'the'foot'operated'brake'pedal'to'be'
depressed'to'release'the'parking'brake.'This'will'
prevent'movement'if'the'park'brake'is'accidently'
released.'SAFETY&ITEM
Two'front'hooks
ENGINE)HOOD
Sloped'fiberglass'hood'with'splash'shields'and'low'
effort'tilt'
Hood'to'have'built%in'open'and'close'assist'that'
does'NOT'require'the'driver'to'lift'a'hold'open'
device'to'close
SERVICE)MANUALS
Web'based'diagnostic'tool'to'include'all'wiring'
diagrams,'service'manuals,'service'tech'bulletins,'
and'repair'history.'If'not'available,'furnish'CD'
service'manuals,'wiring'diagrams,'and'technical'
bulletins
SERVICE)LOCATIONS
Furnish'a'list'of'service'locations'and'distances'
from'Huntley'that'can'work'on'the'chassis,'engine,'
and'body
BODY&OPTIONS
BARRIERS
Two'(2)'fully'padded'barriers,'one'on'each'side,'
mounted'in'front'of'the'first'row'of'passenger'
seats
Modesty'panels'between'floor'and'bottom'of'
barriers'on'the'driver’s'side'and'passenger'side
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650 Academic Drive
Algonquin, Illinois 60102
(847) 659-6158 • www.district158.org
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650 Academic Drive
Algonquin, Illinois 60102
(847) 659-6158 • www.district158.org
BODY)
CONSTRUCTION
Body'length'to'be'a'MINIMUM'OF'34’11”
specify)length
16'gauge'smooth'exterior'side'panels
Four'(4)''rub'rails'applied'to'exterior'of'the'body
Top'of'the'rub'rails'to'be'sealed'with'caulk
12'inch'rear'bumper'
)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))Feet))))))))))Inches
DEFROSTER
Full'width'channel'with'separate'snorkel'for'
driver'window'and'entrance'door
Two'(2)'two%speed'fans,'one'overhead'center'
above'windshield'and'one'to'the'left'of'driver'
CROSSING)ARM
Electrical'operated'crossing'arm'with'interrupt'
switch'on'the'dash
EMERGENCY)DOOR
Located'in'the'center'rear'of'the'bus'
Stainless'steel'maintenance'free'door'hinges'or'
internal'hinges
Glass'on'top'and'bottom'with'door'header'pad'
and'warning'buzzer
Positive'stop'to'hold'door'open'when'in'use
DOOR)ENTRANCE
Electrically'operated'entry'door'with'exterior'key'
to'open'and'close'the'door
Both'leafs'to'open'outward'with'adjustment'
mechanism'overhead,'behind'removable'access'
panel''a'clear'opening'with'a'minimum'of'36”'
specify)opening)size
Entrance'door'to'have'non%corrosive'handle'on'the'
exterior
Door'to'have'an'“in'motion'interlock”'feature'so'
the'door'cannot'be'opened'while'the'bus'is'in'
motion'to'reduce'potential'of'accidental'opening%'
Safety)Item%'No'Exceptions
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(847) 659-6158 • www.district158.org
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650 Academic Drive
Algonquin, Illinois 60102
(847) 659-6158 • www.district158.org
ELECTRICAL
Fully'integrated'multiplex'electrical'system'for'
both'body'and'chassis'with'number'and'color'
coded'wiring'and'matched'weather'proof'
connectors
Body'circuit'breakers'to'be'manual%reset'SAE'Type'
III'with'trip'indicators'in'lieu'of'standard'fuses
Ignition'controlled'body'cut'off'switch
8'lamp'warning'light'system,'halogen'bulbs
Hoods'over'the'8'lamp'system'to'reduce'glare,'
background'painted'black
“Override”'system'for'the'electric'door'to'allow'
driver'to'open'and'close'the'door'while'“RED”'
warning'lights'are'still'activated
'“Noise'Suppression'Switch”'on'the'dash
Back'up'alarm
12V'cellular'phone'power'outlet
Exterior'light'“Pre%Check”'switch'located'on'the'
dash'which'enables'one'person'to'complete'a'
check'of'all'exterior'lights.'This'includes'backup'
and'brake'lights
EMERGENCY)
EQUIPMENT
))))) )
)
)) Three'(3)'triangular'reflectors'mounted'in'drivers'
area'behind'driver’s'seat'off'the'floor
5'lbs.''fire'extinguisher'mounted'in'drivers'area
Body'fluid'kit'mounted'to'the'front'header
First'aid'kit'mounted'to'the'front'header
ROOF)HATCHES
Two'(2)'roof'hatches'with'buzzer'and'outside'
release'handles
FLOOR)COVERING
5/8”'inch'plywood'
Black'colored'flooring
Aluminum'aisle'moldings
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650 Academic Drive
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(847) 659-6158 • www.district158.org
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650 Academic Drive
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(847) 659-6158 • www.district158.org
GRAB)HANDLES
Two'(2)'stainless'steel'assist'rails'located'forward'
and'rear'of'the'stepwell
HEATERS
90,000'BTU'driver’s'heater'
50,000'BTU'right'front'stepwell'heater
80,000'BTU'rear'under'seat'heater
Two%quarter'turn'brass'type'shut'off'valves'in'
engine'compartment%'gate'valves'not'acceptable
Filters'for'all'front,'stepwell,'and'rear'heaters
Heater'booster'pump,'located'in'the'engine'
compartment,'with'dash'mounted'switch
All'heater'hoses'to'have'constant'torque'hose'
clamps
Deluxe'diesel'sound'package'with'
FULL'LENGTH'perforated'headliner'in'the'roof'for'
noise'reduction
1'½”'thick'fire%resistant'insulation'in'headlining,'
side'and'rear'wall'to'deaden'sound'to'reduce'
vibration'and'provide'a'thermal'barrier
LIGHTS
Two'(2)'rows'of'interior'dome'lights'with'a'
minimum'of'four'(4)'on'each'side'and'the'driver’s'
light'on'a'separate'switch
Step'well'light
Two'7”'backup'lights'with'clear'lens
Three'(3)'“LED”'amber'flush'mounted'lights'on'
front'and'three'(3)'“LED”'red'cluster'lights'
mounted'on'rear,'“LED”''side'marker'lights'with'
guards'
Two'(2)'7”'amber'rear'directionals'and'two'(2)'
amber'lower'fender'mounted'front'turn'signals
Two'(2)'“LED”'side'directional'lights'with'armored'
shields
Roof'mounted'low'profile'strobe'light'with'pilot'
light'on'the'dash'and'access'panel'in'rear'header
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Huntley Community School District 158
650 Academic Drive
Algonquin, Illinois 60102
(847) 659-6158 • www.district158.org
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Huntley Community School District 158
650 Academic Drive
Algonquin, Illinois 60102
(847) 659-6158 • www.district158.org
7”'stop'lights'and'4”'tail'lights'to'activate'when'
brake'pedal'is'depressed%'total'of'4'stop'lights
7”'cowl'or'hood'mounted'turn'signal'lights
LOCKS
All'entrance'door'locks'to'be'keyed'alike
Exterior'cowl'mounted'key'to'electrically'operate'
the'entrance'door.'Key'to'open/close'the'door'and'
also'secure'the'bus
Rear'door'vandal'lock'with'starter'interlock
MIRRORS
6”'x'30”'interior'mirror
6”'x'30”'interior'visor'over'driver’s'side'window
6”'x'30”'interior'visor'over'windshield
Heated'cross'view'mirrors,''fender'mounted
MUD)FLAPS
Rubber'mud'flaps'on'front'and'rear
PAINT
Exterior'will'be'National'School'Bus'Yellow'with'
black'trim
Paint'will'be'a'baked%on'high'solids'polyurethane
All'seat'frames'shall'have'a'baked%on'black'
powder'coating'for'scratch'resistance
RADIO
PA'only'with'six'speakers'in'the'passenger'area
RAILS,)SHOULDER
Padded'shoulder'rails'
SEAT.)DRIVER
Drivers'seat%high'back,'6'way'adjustable,'lumbar'
support,'GRAY'cloth'insert,'and'storage'pocket'on'
back
Driver'seat'belt%3'point'retractable'shoulder'belt'
to'be'wall'mounted,'“D'Loop”'type'designed'for'
air'seats.'8”'track'on'the'wall'for'height'
adjustment.'Color'to'be'BLAZE'ORANGE
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Huntley Community School District 158
650 Academic Drive
Algonquin, Illinois 60102
(847) 659-6158 • www.district158.org
SEATS.)PASSENGER
All'seats'frames'to'be'“SEAT'BELT'READY”'for'
future'installation'of'belts
Gray'seat'upholstery'color
STEPWELL
STOP)ARM
Three'steps'covered''with'Koroseal'“Pebble'Tread”''
step'treads'for'all'three'steps,'non%metal'backing,'
with'white'edge
Entrance'steps'to'be'a''36”'wide'for'increase'
passenger'access,'the'stepwell'shall'remain'its'full'
width'with'no'taper'from'the'bottom'step'to'the'
top'step%'Safety'Item
The'entrance'and'egress'area,'including'the'top'
landing'area'adjacent'to'the'driver’s'seat,'shall'be'
unobstructed'by'the'engine'cover'or'other'
components
Electric'stop'arm.'High'Intensity,'reflectorized,'
with'“LED”'STROBING'cluster'lights,'double'sided
UNDERCOATING
Entire'underbody'shall'be'completely'undercoated'
with'water%based'undercoating
VENTILATOR
Static'non%adjustable'exhaust'located'in'low'
pressure'area'of'front'roof
WINDOWS
Side'and'rear'windows'to'be'dark'tinted%'28%'light'
transmission
Four'(4)'emergency'push%out'windows'with'large'
red'lift'handle,'2'each'side'with'vertical'hinges
WINDOW.DRIVER
Driver’s'window'shall'be'sliding'sash'aluminum'
frame%'clear'glass
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650 Academic Drive
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(847) 659-6158 • www.district158.org
WINDSHIELD
Windshield'shall'be'tinted'safety'plate'laminated'
glass'with'five'(5)''inch'glare'resistant'band'at'top'
and'provide'an'unobstructed'view'for'the'driver
WINDSHIELD)
WIPERS
Heavy'duty'electric'bottom'mounted,'wet'arm'
type
Steering'column'mounted'wiper'switch'shall'have'
five'intermittent'speed'and'low'and'high'speeds
MISCELLANANEOUS
Certificate'holder'6”x'9”''mounted'to'the'front'
header
Compartment'over'the'windshield,'47”'long'single'
piece'door,'with'lever'type'latches,'non%locking,'
centered'over'windshield
Compartment'over'the'windshield'to'have'metal'
liner'on'the'bottom,'sides,'and'rear'to'secure'
video'system'DVR
Two'rear'tow'hooks'mounted'under'the'bumper
REFLECTIVE)TAPE
3M'Diamond'Grade'yellow'reflective'markings'
around'emergency'roof'hatches,'kickout'windows,'
down'both'sides,''perimeter'of'the'rear'door,'rear'
perimeter'of'the'entire'rear'end,'and'“SCHOOL'
BUS”'lettering'front'and'rear%'furnish'sample'of'
tape'in'the'bid
CHILD)DETECTION)
SYSTEM
Child'detection'system.'Wired'to'activate'when'
the'stop'arm'is'started'for'the'first'time,'shut'off'
switch'in'the'rear.'All'interior'dome'lights'to'
activate'for'two'(2)'minutes'when'bus'is'turned'
“off”
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Huntley Community School District 158
650 Academic Drive
Algonquin, Illinois 60102
(847) 659-6158 • www.district158.org
LETTERING
Lettering'and'numbering
“TO'COMMENT'ON'MY'DRIVING”'decal
“VIDEO”'decals'inside'and'outside'
TITLE)AND)LICENSE
Dealer'to'cover'all'original'costs'for'license'and'
title
SAFETY)INSPECTION
Current'safety'sticker'at'time'of'delivery
2.WAY)RADIO
Pre%wiring'for'a'2'way'radio.'Location'to'be'in'the'
exterior'electrical'access'panel.'Connections'to'be'
for'power'and'grounding'using'a'20amp'fuse'
protection.'Must'be'labeled'2%way'radio.
“Kenwood”)two.)way)radio)and)antenna)installed)
per)District)requirements
DIGITAL)VIDEO)
SYSTEM
Pre%wiring'for'a'video.'Location'to'be'in'the'
exterior'electrical'access'panel.'Connections'to'be'
for'power'and'grounding'using'a'20amp'fuse'
protection.'Must'be'labeled'video.
247)Zeus)Camera)Digital)System)with)three)day.
night)cameras.)One)camera)installed)on)the)front)
bulkhead)to)view)towards)the)back,)one)mounted)
over)the)driver’s)side)window)to)view)driver)and)
stepwell,)and)mid)mount)on)the)driver’s)side)to)
view)the)rear)seats.)DVR))to)be)mounted)in)
overhead)storage)compartment)over)the)
windshield
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