North Penn School District
Lansdale, Pennsylvania 19446
General Conditions for Bid
1.
The North Penn School District Board of School Directors invites bidders to submit sealed bids for the furnishing and delivery of Purchase of
Transportation Vehicles.
2.
Bids will be accepted until 2:00 pm on Wednesday, April 2, 2014, at which time they will be opened at a public meeting at the Educational
Service Center, 401 E. Hancock St., Lansdale, PA.
3.
The bid should be submitted in a sealed envelope and clearly marked on the outside, “Purchase of Transportation Vehicles”.
4.
Bids shall be submitted on the enclosed Bid Proposal Form. Bids must be typewritten or written with ink and signed by the individual, partners,
or corporate officer.
5.
The successful bidder shall bid in strict accordance with the specifications as set forth. Exceptions to the specifications must be clearly stated in
the bid submission.
6.
A BID BOND OR CERTIFIED CHECK IN FAVOR OF THE NORTH PENN SCHOOL DISTRICT IN THE AMOUNT OF 5% OF THE
TOTAL BID IS REQUIRED FROM EACH BIDDER AND MUST BE ENCLOSED WITH THE BID. THE BOND MUST BE ISSUED BY
AN INSURANCE COMPANY.
Only the bid bonds or certified checks of the successful bidders will be held until all terms of the contract are completed. The bid bonds or
certified checks of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned at the time of the awarding of the contract.
7.
Delivery must be fully completed by September 29, 2014.
8.
The North Penn School District reserves the right to reject or accept any or all bids or any portion thereof and to waive any informalities
permitted by law. Bids must remain firm for a period of sixty (60) days from the date of bid opening. The School District reserves the right to
select the next lowest responsible bidder if a vendor’s award totals is less than $300.00.
9.
When a catalog reference follows the description of an item, such catalog reference is intended as a means of more fully describing the item in the
shortest possible space and is to be regarded only as a part of the description of the item, and is not intended to limit competition.
10.
Bid items must be equal in all respects to those described in the specifications or referred to by catalog number. Should the bidder quote an
alternate, complete specifications of the alternate must be provided, including a picture. It is the responsibility of the bidder to establish the
equality of the material offered. Failure to supply these specifications may result in the rejection of your bid.
11.
Bidder shall insert the price per stated unit and the total cost extension against each item in the schedule hereto annexed, which the bidder has
proposed to furnish and deliver. The unit price inserted must be net and must include all delivery charges – No Exceptions. In the event of a
discrepancy between the unit prices and the total cost extension, the unit price will govern. The total bid is to be the sum of the quantity times the
unit price for each item.
12.
Bids may be awarded on an item-by-item basis. Quantities included in this bid are subject to change prior to order placement.
No additional charge will be allowed for cases, boxes, carboys, bottles, etc., nor for freight expenses, expressage, or cartage. No empty packages,
cases, boxes, carboys, bottles, etc., will be returned to the bidder or contractor and none will be paid for the the School District. Such empty
cases, boxes, etc., may be removed by the bidder or contractor at his own expense.
13.
A purchase order issued by the School District covering any or all items included in this bid shall constitute a contract binding upon the bidder
and the School District.
14.
No charge will be allowed for federal, state, or municipal sales or excise taxes, for which the school district is exempt by law. The bid price shall
be net and shall not include the amount of any such tax. Exemption certificates, if required, will be furnished on forms provided by the bidder.
15.
The bidder agrees, if awarded an order, to furnish and deliver the said articles at such time, to such place, and in such quantities as specified, and
that all of the articles shall be subject to the inspection and approval of the School District. Acceptance of delivery of materials or equipment to
the site shall not constitute final acceptance by the School District. In the event that any articles are rejected as damaged, or not in conformance
with these specifications, such articles shall be removed immediately and other articles of proper quality as set forth in these specifications shall
be furnished in place thereof, all at the expense of the successful bidder.
16.
In the event that the successful bidder should neglect or refuse to furnish or deliver any articles or any part thereof, or to replace any articles
which are rejected as stated in the preceding paragraph, then the School District is authorized and empowered to purchase articles in conformity
with this order from such party or parties, and in such manner as it shall select, at the expense of the successful bidder, or to cancel the contract
reserving to itself, nevertheless, all rights for damages which may be incurred by the School District.
General Conditions for Bid
Bid Title: Purchase of Transportation Vehicles
Due Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2014
17.
The bidder, upon request, shall submit samples for any or all items on which a price is quoted, within three (3) days after such request is
made. These samples shall be plainly marked with the name of the product, the name of the bidder, and the item number as shown on the
proposal form. Samples may be returned at the expense of the bidder. Also upon request, the bidder must supply, within three (3) days, a list
of schools and/or businesses using the item indicated in their bid.
18.
On bids for Services involving the furnishing of labor and/or materials, the successful bidder shall be required to furnish performance
and payment bonds in the amount of 100% of the bid.
19.
On bids for Services involving the furnishing of labor, materials, and/or equipment, while said Services are being performed the successful
bidder must maintain in full effect the following minimum insurance coverage:
19.1
Workers' Compensation.
19.2
Comprehensive public liability in the sum of $100,000 for each person and $300,000 for each accident, including contract liability.
Such shall be endorsed with a save harmless clause in favor of the North Penn School District, its officers, members, and
employees.
19.3
Property damage in the amount of $50,000.
19.4
Automobile and truck insurance in an amount not less than $300,000 on account of any one accident, and property damage in
amount not less that $50,000.
19.5
If special hazards, such as might result from blasting, represent a possibility, these shall be covered by a rider to the policy or
policies in an amount of not less than $50,000.
Prior to the beginning of the Service, etc., to be performed, a certificate of insurance shall be furnished to the School District showing the
insurance coverages required above. The Contractor shall assume full responsibility for loss of life and property, injuries to persons,
including all employees of the Contractor or Subcontractors.
20.
Items shipped DIRECT FROM THE FACTORY must show North Penn School District purchase order numbers on the cartons.
21.
Invoicing: Invoices must be submitted for each individual school, completely itemized, and covering each shipment. They should show North
Penn School District item numbers, the same as packing slips. No photocopy of a Bid or Purchase Order will be accepted in lieu of an
itemized invoice.
22.
ASBESTOS: In the event a contractor by virtue of his work for the District discovers asbestos, the contractor must immediately notify the
District and perform no further work in connection with the asbestos. If directed by the District to remove the asbestos, the contractor must
take all steps required by all federal, state, and local agencies regarding asbestos removal. The asbestos removal operations may be the
subject of a change order or a supplemental contract to this contract, or a separate contract to another contractor as the District may determine.
If a contractor fails to meet the requirements of the federal, state, and local regulations and these specifications related to the discovery,
removal, and clean-up, the contractor shall be subject to immediate termination and the contractor shall be responsible for all costs and
expenses related to the removal and cleanup of the asbestos including architect and engineering fees.
23.
DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED: According to Section 755, Public School Code of Pennsylvania, 1949 as amended, the
contractor agrees:
23.1
That in the hiring of employees for the performance of work under this contract, or any sub-contract hereunder, no contractor, subcontractor, nor any person acting on behalf of such contractor or sub-contractor, shall, by reason of race, creed or color,
discriminate against any citizen who is qualified and available to perform the work to which the employment relates;
23.2
That no contractor, sub-contractor, nor any person on his behalf, shall in any manner discriminate against or intimidate any
employee hired for the performance of work under this contract on the account of race, creed or color;
23.3
That there may be deducted from the amount payable to the contractor under this contract, a penalty of five dollars ($5) for each
person for each calendar day during which such person was discriminated against or intimidated, in violation of the provisions of
this contract; and,
23.4
That this contract may be canceled or terminated by the School District, and all money due or to become due hereunder may be
forfeited, for a second or any subsequent violation of the terms and conditions of the contract.
General Conditions for Bid
Bid Title: Purchase of Transportation Vehicles
Due Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2014
24.
HUMAN RELATIONS ACT: The provisions of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, Act 222 of October 27, 1955 (P.L. 744) (43 P.S.
Section 951 et. seq.) of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prohibit discrimination because of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, age, sex,
national origin, handicap or disability, by employers, employment agencies, labor organizations, contractors and others. The contractor shall
agree to comply with the provisions of this Act as amended that are made part of this specification. Your attention is directed to the language
of the Commonwealth's non-discrimination clause in 16 PA Code 349.101.
25.
COMPETENT WORKERS: According to Section 752 of the Public School Code of 1949, no person shall be employed to do work under
such contract except competent and first class workmen and mechanics. No workmen shall be regarded as competent and first class, within
the meaning of this Act, except those who are duly skilled in their respective branches of labor, and who shall be paid not less than such hours
by employers of organized labor in doing of similar work in the district where the work is being done.
26.
STANDARD OF QUALITY: The various materials and products specified in the specifications by name or description are given to establish
a standard of quality and of cost for bid purposes. It is not the intent to limit the acceptance to any one material or product of lesser quality
would not be acceptable. Where proprietary names are used, whether or not followed by the words"or as approved equal," they shall be
subject to equals only as approved by the architect, engineer and/or School District.
27.
PREVAILING WAGE: It is the responsibility of the bidder to determine compliance with the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act and to
adhere to all regulations governing this Act.
28.
CLEARANCES: The successful Bidder must supply to North Penn School District documentation required by Act 34, Section III of the
Public School Code (Criminal Record Check) and Act 151, Chapter 63 of 23 PA Consolidated Statues (Pennsylvania Child Abuse History
Clearance) and Act 114 (FBI Fingerprinting Clearances) before work on a project shall begin. These forms must be current for every worker
on site at all times.
Signature
Title
Date
Printed Name
Company Name
Address
Phone Number
Fax Number
Email Address
North Penn School District
Lansdale, Pennsylvania 19446-3807
Non-Collusion Affidavit
Instructions:
1.
This Non-Collusion Affidavit is material to any contract awarded pursuant to this bid. According to the Pennsylvania
Antibid-Rigging Act, 73 P.S. 1611 et sec., governmental agencies may require Non-Collusion Affidavits to be submitted
together with bids.
2.
This Non-Collusion Affidavit must be executed by the member, officer or employee of the bidder who makes the final
decision on prices and the amount quoted in the bid.
3.
Bid rigging and other efforts to restrain competition, and the making of false SWORN statement in connection with the
submission of bids are unlawful and may be subject to criminal prosecution. The person who signs the Affidavit should
examine it carefully before signing and assure himself or herself that each statement is true and accurate, making diligent
inquiry, as necessary, of all other persons employed by or associated with the bidder with responsibilities for the
associated approval or submission of the bid.
4.
In the case of a bid submitted by a joint venture, each party to the venture must be identified in the bid documents, and an
Affidavit must be submitted separately on behalf of each party.
5.
The term “Complementary Bid” as used in the Affidavit has the meaning commonly associated with that term in the
bidding process, and includes the knowing submission of bids higher than the bid of another firm, any intentionally high
or non-competitive bid, and any other form of bid submitted for the purpose of giving a false appearance of competition.
6.
Failure to file an Affidavit in compliance with these instructions may result in disqualification of the bid.
Non-Collusion Affidavit
For Bid for Purchase of Transportation Vehicles
State of ________________________County of ________________________
I state that I am ____________________of _______________________
(Title)
(Name of my Firm)
and that I am authorized to make this affidavit on behalf of my firm, and its Owners, Directors,
and Officers. I am the person responsible in my firm for price(s) and the amount of this bid.
I state that:
1.
The price(s) and amount of this bid have been arrived at independently and without consultation, communication or
agreement with any other contractor, bidder or potential bidder.
2.
Neither the price(s) nor the amount of this bid, and neither the approximate price(s) nor approximate amount of this bid,
have been disclosed to any other firm or person who is a bidder or potential bidder, and they will not be disclosed before
bid opening.
3.
No attempt has been made or will be made to induce any firm or person to refrain from bidding on this contract , or to
submit a bid higher than this bid, or to submit any intentionally high or non-competitive bid or other form of competitive
bid.
4.
The bid of my firm is made in good faith and not pursuant to any agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any
firm or person to submit a complementary or other non-competitive bid.
Non-Collusion Affidavit (con’t.)
5.
_______________________________, its affiliates, subsidiaries, officers, directors, and employees are not currently
under
(name of my firm)
investigation by any governmental agency and have not in the last four years been convicted or found liable for any act
prohibited by State or Federal Law in any jurisdiction, involving conspiracy or collusion with respect to bidding on any
public contract, except as follows:
I state that ____________________________understands and acknowledges that the above representations are material
and
(name of my firm)
important, and will be relied on by North Penn School District in awarding the contract for which this bid is submitted. I
understand and my firm understands that any misstatement in this affidavit is and shall be treated as fraudulent
concealment from the North Penn School District of the true facts relating to the submission of bids for this contract.
_______________________________
(Name)
and
_______________________________
(Company Position)
SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED
BEFORE ME THIS _________DAY
OF _________________, 20____.
____________________________
Notary Public
________________________________________
My Commission Expires
North Penn School District
Lansdale, PA 19446
Vendor’s/Contractor’s Qualification Statement
The Undersigned certified under oath the truth and correctness of all statements and of all answers to questions
made hereinafter.
Submitted by:
Name:
Address:
Principal Office:
Phone:
Corporation _________
Partnership _________
Individual ___________
Joint Venture ________
Other ______________
1.
How many years has your organization been in business as a vendor/contractor?
2.
How many years has your organization been in business under its present business name?
3.
If a corporation, answer the following:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
Date of Incorporation:
State of Incorporation:
President’s name:
Vice President’s name(s):
Secretary’s or Clerk’s name:
Treasurer’s name:
List names and address of all parties holding greater than 10% interest in the corporation.
4.
Trade References:
5.
Bank References:
6.
Name of bonding company and name and address of agent:
7.
Dated at
this
day of
, 20
.
Name of Organization:
By:
Title:
8.
being duly sworn deposes and says that he/she is the
of Vendor/Contractor and that answers to the foregoing questions and all
statements therein contained are true and correct.
Subscribed and sworn before me this
Notary Public:
My commission Expires:
Vendor’s Contractor’s Qualification State Abbrev.
day of
, 20
.
North Penn School District
Lansdale, PA 19446
Bid Proposal Form
Purchase of Transportation Vehicles Bid
We, the undersigned, have reviewed the specifications herein for the supply of the above listed
item(s). We propose to furnish and deliver all materials and accessories to complete the work, in
accordance with the attached Bid Specifications and General Conditions. We understand that the
North Penn School District reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to make awards on the
basis of quality as well as price.
Company Name
Date
Address
Authorized Signature
Printed Name
Title
Telephone #
Fax #
Email Address
North Penn School District
Lansdale, PA 19446
Bid Proposal Form
Vehicle Type
Unit Cost
Total Cost
84 Passenger Bus
Bid Trade-In Form
Bus #
Year
6
1996
23
1996
30
1990
31
1998
32
1996
118
1991
119
1991
120
1991
121
1991
126
1997
127
1997
200
1998
Trade In Value
NORTH PENN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Lansdale, PA 19446
Purchase of Transportation Vehicles 2014-2015
Bid Summary
The North Penn School District is hereby soliciting bids to furnish and deliver ten 84
Passenger School Bus. The total number of trade-ins included in this bid is twelve. The
vehicle information for the trade-ins is as follows:
Bus #
6
23
30
31
32
118
119
120
121
126
127
200
Year
1196
1996
1990
1998
1996
1991
1991
1991
1991
1997
1997
1998
Capacity
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
Type
International
International
Blue Bird
International
International
Blue Bird
Blue Bird
Blue Bird
Blue Bird
International
International
International
Mileage
184,000
180,000
263,000
181,000
170,000
140,000
275,000
277,000
248,000
173,000
189,000
155,000
Vin Number
1HVBBAAN4TH370483
1HVBBAAN6TH370467
1BAAGCSA7LF037937
1HVBBAAN1WH572542
1HVBBAAN6TH374549
1BAAGCSA1MF045565
1BAAGCSACMF045562
1BAAGCSAXMF045564
1BAAGCSA8MF045563
1HVBBAAN4VH468240
1HVBBAAN6VH468241
1HVBBABN4WH612532
All bids shall be submitted on the enclosed district forms. The bid proposal package
should also include:
•
•
•
The exception forms found in the bid specifications for each type of bus. All
exceptions must be clearly stated.
Completed and notarized Non Collusion Affidavit
Completed and notarized Vendor’s Qualification Statement
All bidders are reminded that the North Penn School District is exempt from the
Pennsylvania state sales tax
Anticipated delivery of all vehicles is between August 15, 2014 and September 29, 2014.
All questions regarding this bid should be directed to:
Jeri Reinking
Purchasing/Warehouse Supervisor
630 W. Eighth St.
Lansdale, PA 19446
215-852-1012
Bus Specifications
Note:
The Chassis shall meet or exceed all Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and
Federal Requirements. Both Transit chassis and body to be engineered,
designed and built by one (1) manufacturer. Forward control transit bus
shall be of a suitable size from factory for use with chassis manufacturer’s
eighty-four (84) passenger capacity chassis.
Exceptions:
List any exceptions to specifications in the space provided below each item.
Failure to note any deviation will indicate compliance.
Model:
a. Forward control transit bus.
Capacity:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
84
Rows - 14
Knee clearance - 25.8 right-hand, 26.75 left-hand.
Aisle width - 12 inches at seat cushion level, 18” at hip level
Width per passenger - 13 inches.
Exceptions
Headroom:
a. 77” over a 5/8” marine grade plywood floor and rubber or vinyl floor
covering.
b. Exceptions
Windshield:
a. Two (2) piece tinted safety plate, curved with darker tinted band at top.
b. 3,368 square inches minimum of glass.
c. Handles mounted above windshield to facilitate cleaning.
d. Exceptions
Interior Requirements:
a. Side panels: aluminized steel, 22 gauge from the side window to the seat
rails.
b. Floor: covered with 1/8” smooth flooring under the seats with ribbed
aisle, seams covered with aluminum striping, 1/8” flooring drivers area,
front and rear wheelhousing completely covered with molded rubber,
cove molding at body sides, floor covering to be tan or gray.
c. 5/8” marine grade plywood sub-floor - screwed down.
Interior Requirements continued:
d. Stepwell: The stepwell will be slanted to the entrance aisle, three step,
23”depth. Entrance steps covered with 3/16” tan or gray pebble tread
flooring with white nosing.
e. Exceptions
Mirrors:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Left and right rearview dual 7 x 10 flat/convex exterior heated mirrors.
Elliptical safety cross mirrors, heated.
6” x 30” clear inside mirror and 6” x 30” Plexiglass visor.
Exceptions
Heaters:
a. 15,000 BTU front heater located in driver’s area with two-speed switch.
b. 90,000 BTU front heater/defroster channeled along drivers window,
across windshield, and include entrance door; one high amperage switch
with 3 “run” positions; low, high, and maximum; equipped with an
accessible dust particle filter which can be removed, cleaned and
replaced.
c. 84,000 BTU underseat heater located on left side behind rear axle, 84,000
BTU underseat heater located left side mid-ship between front and rear
axle. All heaters to be equipped with a removable, washable dust filter
d. Two (2) 6” auxiliary fans mounted upper center and upper left.
e. Dual cut-off valves for all heaters located in the driver’s area in the
engine compartment.
f. Dual heater bleeding system external of the body.
g. All heater panels and covers constructed of steel.
h. All underseat heaters to be mounted on floor or from seat frames.
i. Heater system shall have “Series” plumbing.
j. Exceptions
Door:
a. Open –out entrance door, electric operated with vandal lock
b. Entrance door located on right side of bus, directly opposite the driver
and within his/her direct view; ahead of front wheels.
c. Vertical closing edges on entrance door equipped with flexible material to
protect children’s fingers.
d. Emergency door located in center of rear of bus; door opening will meet
current Federal Requirements; header pads mounted over door.
e. Exceptions
Seats:
a. All seats provide 13” per passenger and a 12” aisle meeting D.O.T.
standards with crash barriers front.
b. Seat legs floor mounted at aisle and mounted to body structure at wall.
c. Seats covered with brown upholstery.
d. National drivers seat. To have fabric insert, retractable 3 point shoulder
harness seat belt, with 7” pillar adjustment an and arm rest right side.
e. Exceptions
Windshield Wipers:
a. Two speed electric with individual motors.
b. Bottom mounted with a single intermittent switch.
c. Electrical windshield washers with one gallon reservoir located inside
vehicle with easy access; wipers equipped with wet-arm design.
d. Wiper-arms, parallelogram design with black non-glare finish.
e. Outside access to wiper motors through clip latched compartments.
f. Exceptions
.
Glass:
a. Drivers’ window: Two (2) piece sliding sash, extruded aluminum with
security latch on front and rear sash.
b. Side windows: Two (2) piece, split sash, bottom half stationary, top half
capable of being lowered, extruded aluminum frames. Flush type latches.
c. Rear Windows: The rear quarter windows to be mounted in rubber.
d. Emergency Door: Glass in top and bottom halves of door, rubber
mounted.
e. Entrance Door: Four (4) panes of glass, two in each half.
f. All glass in windshield, windows and door is to be approved type safety
glass (the permanent identification mark is visible) and of quality to
prevent distortion of view in any direction.
g. Six (6) side push-out windows, three (3) per side, to be labeled as
“Emergency Exits” with instructions.
h. All side and rear glass to be dark tinted.
i. Exceptions
Ventilation:
a. Static ventilator: Located on roof at front in low-pressure area.
b. Fresh air intake located below dash left side of driver.
c. Two (2) Lo Pro roof hatches installed in vehicle roof.
d. Exceptions
Construction:
a. All body panels to be zinc coated, electrodeposited primed steel.
b. Four (4) one-piece double profile rub rails 16 gauge steel with
bottom rail at bottom of skirt.
c. Side panels: The outside side panels from the side window to the
bottom of the lower skirt to be 16 gauge smooth steel.
d. Full length one-piece gusset rail 16 gauge steel, at the floor line from front
to rear of bus and from the seat rail to 7” below the floor line.
e. Roof bows: Bows are one piece from floor line to floor line. Roof bows in
lieu of gussets may extend below floor level.
f. Floor: Floor shall meet or exceed FMVSS 221 joint strength; constructed
using 14 gauge steel panels with joints every 28” or 35” maximum
sections.
g. Components or parts to be rust proofed and primed after fabrication and
prior to assembly using zinc phosphate process.
h. Unitized construction.
i. Rain visors shall be embossed in roofing sheet metal over each window or
a full length gutter shall be utilized. Roof sheets to be constructed of 20
gauge steel, one piece from window top to window top on the opposite
side.
j. Locking Access panels built into vehicle front with easy latching clips; to
service wiper motors, front heater core, dash wiring, radiator, power
steering reservoir and windshield washer fluid fill.
k. Use of high quality fasteners is required in exterior and interior
construction.
l. Stepwell skid plate to be provided.
m. Exceptions
Electrical:
a. Stepwell light shall operate when door is opened.
b. Front and rear roof clearance lights, front amber, rear red. LED
c. Front and rear cluster lights, center roof, front amber, rear red. LED
d. Two (2) 4” combination stop and tail lights. LED
e. One (1) license plate light (in combination with left tail light).
f. Two (2) stop lights - 7”. LED
g. Two (2) back-up lights - 7”. NON LED
h. Approved Pennsylvania 8-light warning system, dual hoods with black
painted background. 7” diameter seal beam lamps.
i. Air operated stop-arm with flashing LED lights.
j. Front crossing arm as required by PA State Law.
Electrical continued:
k. Self-canceling directional signals with indicator light on dash; exterior 7”
amber front and rear.
l. LED Side directional lights below windows each side, two (2) per side.
m. Solenoid breaker disconnecting body circuits when ignition is turned off.
n. Double row dome lights mounted over seats with separate switch control
for rear half of dome lights and separate switch for single dome light over
driver
o. Wiring to be color and number coded. Wiring diagram to be included in
exterior electrical service panel below.
p. Buzzers for all emergency exits, door, windows, hatches etc.
q. Switch panels: Located below driver’s window with individual manual
resetting circuit breakers for each circuit behind switch panel. Switches
must be rocker design. Panel located exterior under driver’s window
must be sealed from moisture. The panel shall be illuminated with fiber
optic lighting. Panel door shall be locking type.
o. Body to include wiring and eight (8) Deluxe speakers with an AM/FM/CD
radio installed, with PA system.
p. Halogen headlights required
q. Exceptions
Sign Covers:
a. Metal hinged; permanently mounted front and rear.
b. Exceptions
Accessories:
a. First aid kit and body fluid kit.
b. Wrecking bar.
c. Triangle warning device.
d. Fire Extinguisher - five (5) pounds dry chemical; provided and mounted to
be readily available for use in case of emergency.
e. Webbing Cutter
f. Document holder
g. Exceptions
Mud Flaps:
a. Two (2) front. Two (2) rear.
b. Molded exterior front and rear rubber fenders.
c. Exceptions
Insulation:
a. Full 1.5” minimum hi-performance insulation in roof, sides (front & rear
including corners and roof bows, sidewalls.
b. Interior noise reduction package to include perforated sound panels full
length of bus.
c. Exceptions
Undercoating:
a. Entire underside of body, including floor members, side panels and
fenders below floor level coated with asphalt based undercoating material.
b. Exceptions _
Fuel Tank Filler Door:
a. Locking door provided for fuel tank filler access. Door must be labeled.
b. Exceptions
Engine Hood:
a. A durable fiberglass engine cover must be designed to provide a highly
effective thermal and acoustical seal.
b. 14” aisle clearance between the engine hood and the right front barrier.
c. Exceptions
Painting:
a. Bus exterior painted national school bus chrome including belt panel,
except for black front and rear bumpers and side rub rails
b. Exceptions
Lettering:
a. All necessary lettering to meet Pennsylvania State requirements.
b. To be lettered with school district name.
c. Exceptions
Numbering:
a. Bus numbered to meet School District requirements.
b. Exceptions
Child Check System:
a. The bus shall be equipped with a child check system that requires
the driver to physically reset a device at the rear of the inside of the bus to
make the driver check for a sleeping or hidden child. The system shall
also set off a visual and audible alarm if the driver does not perform this
check. The system shall only become active after the 8-way warning lights
have been used.
b. Exceptions _______________________________________________
Roof Mounted Strobe Light:
a. Strobe light shall be mounted on the roof of the school bus. The light
shall be located on the center line of the no less than four (4) feet from the
rear of the bus and not to exceed one third (1/3) the body length forward
from the rear of the roof edge. Light shall be of sufficient height to be
visible at a distance of 100 feet from the rear of the bus measured at four
feet above ground level. The strobe light shall:
1. Meet Class 1 requirements of SAE Standard J1318.
2. Either have a minimum of 60 double flashes per minute and a
minimum of 10 joules and maximum of 16 joules or incorporate four
high energy pulses per light burst with a flash rate minimum of 80
light burst per minute.
c.
Exception ______________________________________________
Warranty:
a. 5 year, 100,000 mile limited warranty on frame rails, crossmembers, body
shell, interior, exterior paint and seat frames.
4 year, 50,000 mile warranty on front & rear axle assemblies and
differential.
2 year, 24,000 mile warranty on suspension, driveshafts and components
manufactured by bus manufacturer.
b. Engine & transmission shall have a 5 year, 100,000 miles, warranty.
c. Exceptions
Tape:
a. 3M Diamond Grade or Reflexite reflective tape to outline sides of bus, rear
of bus and all emergency exit locations.
b. “School Bus” signs to be 3M Diamond Grade reflective type.
c. Exceptions
Each bidder shall be required to include with the bid form a complete and detailed
list of specifications and exceptions on the vehicle he intends to supply.
Manufacturers brochures describing the vehicle on which his bid has been based
must be included.
a. Double luggage compartment left side mid-mount:
22” high x 27” deep x 97” long
b. Double luggage compartment right side mid-mount:
22” high x 27” deep x 97” long
c. Double luggage compartment right-hand overhang:
15” high x 27” deep x 56” long
d. Compartments to be equipped with lights and locks. Rubberized material
shall be installed on compartment floor inside.
Chassis Specifications
Note:
The Chassis shall meet or exceed all Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and
Federal Requirements. Transit bus shall be of suitable size from factory for
use with Manufacturer’s eighty-four (84) passenger capacity body.
Exceptions:
List any exceptions to specifications in the space provided below each item.
Failure to note any deviation will indicate compliance.
List make and model of manufacturer of chassis:
Model:
a. Shall be 2015 model year or newer.
b. Transit bus style or approved equal.
Frame:
a. 33,000 GVW plate rating minimum.
b. Frame – Main frame with dual “C” channels having 10” web and 3.5”
flanges, .25”- thick of 50,000 psi steel; section modulus = 10.1 in cu., and
resistance to bending moment = 505,000 in. lb. per rail minimum.
Sub frame with dual “C” channels having 9” web and 2 3/8” flanges, .25”thick of 50,000 psi steel; section modulus = 8.4 in. cu., and resistance to
bending moment = 420,000 in. lb. per rail.
All permanent fixtures on the frame shall be attached with hi-tensile
strength “huck-spin” fasteners with swaged locknuts.
c. The entire chassis, including engine, will be fully lubricated at factory and
include anti-freeze protection to –34 degrees Fahrenheit.
d. Front and rear tow hooks.
e. Exceptions
Wheelbase:
a. 231” minimum wheelbase
b. Turning radius - at curb 34’ 2” maximum
c. 486”maximum overall length.
d. Front overhang 93” maximum.
e. Exceptions
Axle:
a. Front: 14,600 lb capacity with wide track design.
b. Rear 23,000 lb. capacity, Rear axle ratio 5.13 to 1.
c. Exceptions
Wheels:
a. Heavy duty 8.25 x 22.5 disc wheels, 10 hole, hub-piloted.
b. Exceptions
Tires:
a. Front two (2) 11R x 22.5 (16 ply) highway – Goodyear or better.
b. Rear four (4) 11R x 22.5 (16 ply) mud and snow – Goodyear or better.
c. Exceptions
Suspension:
a. Front: Heavy Duty multi-leaf springs with minimum of three (3) leaves
each 4” x 56” 6,600 lb. capacity each at ground.
b. Rear: 3” x 56” double-slipper variable rate radius leaf springs rated at
23,000 lb.
c. Two front and two rear direct action, double acting piston type, heavy
duty shock absorbers compatible with manufacturers rated axle capacity.
d. Exceptions
Brakes:
a. Dual full air brake system, Meritor S-Cam drum 16.5” x 5” front, 16.5” x
7”drum rear. Extended service lining.
b. Parking/Emergency brake, spring type, 30 inch with treadle valve control.
c. 18.7 CFM compressor, gear driven, water cooled, Bendix.
d. Bendix-Westinghouse AD-9 air dryer, heated.
e. All air lines run inside frame rails.
Low air pressure warning buzzer and light which activates at 60 PSI
g. Meritor front and rear slack adjusters.
h. Total air reserve 4,400 cubic inches, minimum. All tanks to be
mounted between frame rails for protection.
i 24” front chamber, 30” rear chamber.
j. Bendix 4-channel A.B.S. braking system to be included.
k. Exceptions
Steering:
a. Integral power steering.
b. Douglas Autotec TAS-65 with 20.4 to 1 ratio, gear driven hydraulic pump.
c. 18” steering wheel two-spoke padded, tilting/telescopic column.
d. Exceptions
Electrical System:
a. 12 volt system.
b. 270 AMP alternator – Leece Neville
c. Three (3) Group 31 battery, 12 volt, 2100 cold cranking AMPs total, in
body compartment mounting in slide out tray
d. Heavy duty color and number coded wiring throughout.
e. All wiring loomed, encased and concealed where possible
f. Chassis and body wiring will have separate exterior maintenance
compartment mounted under driver’s window
g. All wiring will be protected by manual resetting circuit breakers.
h. Equipped with dual electric horns.
i. Key shut down only.
j. Locking Battery compartment door.
l. Exceptions
Instruments & Gauges:
a. A highly visible gauge package with easy visibility through the steering
wheel is to be provided. All telltale warning lights/messages to be located
at the dash center for best driver visability.
b. Individual gauges for each function to be backlit with lighted pointers.
Gauge lights to be replaceable from front of dash.
c. New generation rocker switches to be identified with laser
etched international symbols. Switches to be backlit and easily
replaceable from the front of the dash.
d. Telltale warning display to utilize a durable printed circuit with LED
message. A mylar face will show no lettering unless a warning is “on”.
e. Electronic digital clock to be included and mounted on main dash.
f. Separate gauges to include: speedometer with odometer, tachometer with
engine hour meter, fuel gauge, oil pressure, water temperature, voltage,
air pressure, transmission temperature, 300 amp ammeter.
Controls:
a. Electronic throttle control, key starter, headlight switch, dimmer switch,
spring brake control, hazard switch , self - canceling turn signals with
indicator light, cruise control.
b. Exceptions
Exhaust:
a. Exhaust system, 2-ply stainless steel from engine to muffler, stainless steel
muffler, 16 gauge aluminized steel tailpipe.
b. Rear exit exhaust. Exit thru or beneath bumper.
c. Pipe hangers shall be spring steel with rubber isolators. Clamps at pipe
joints shall be wide band design.
d. Exceptions
Fuel Tank:
a. 100 gallon safety tank, mounted between frame rails, with sump and brass
drain plug.
b. Access to sending unit provided through body floor.
c. Exceptions
Engine Specifications:
a. Type:
• Cummins ISB13 to meet 2014 emmission requirements.
• 4-cycle diesel, in line 6 cylinder.
• 250 hp at 2,300 rpm
• 660 ft lb. gross torque
• Turbocharger.
• 5 year 100,000 mile warranty.
• Fuel/water separator, 30 microns.
b. Engine removed from the front of bus.
c.
Air cleaner:
• Heavy duty dry type – with restriction indicator
d. Cooling System
• 35 quart minimum capacity.
• 58 GPM @ 2,500 R.P.M. water pump minimum.
• The coolant and charge air radiators shall be in tandem, utilizing fan
drawn and ram air for most efficient cooling. The tandem radiators
shall be mounted in rubber shock absorbers for extended life.
• The charge air radiator shall be of cast aluminum with a minimum of
796 sq. in. core frontal area mounted directly in front of the coolant
radiator. Silicone hoses with constant torque clamps are required in
the charge air system and all cooling system hoses.
• A surge/de-aeration tank of molded nylon shall be located above, and
sensor with tell-tale warning light on driver dash is required.
• Radiator fill from exterior compartment only.
• Ball valves, 1/4 turn, for heater shut-off. Gate valves are not
acceptable.
e.
Engine Block Heater to be supplied with receptacle mounted in front of
bus , 750 watt/120 volt. Bus shall also be equipped with a diesel fired,
automatic preheating system. System will preheat the engine and
cooling system at preset times when parked at remote locations. Espar
or Webasto auxiliary heater with 7 day timer.
f. Exceptions
Bumper:
a. Front and rear to be 3/16” plate steel, one piece, wrap around with die
formed strength ridges; surface height 12” before being formed.
b. Exceptions
Power Trains:
a. Transmission:
• Allison automatic 3000 PTS with five (5) forward speeds.
• Transmission warranty to include five (5) years, unlimited miles, 100%
parts and labor coverage.
• Drive line: 4” diameter steel drive shaft, Spicer SPL100.
• Transmission cooler external.
b. Exceptions