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 Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 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, 2013.
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: Tuesday, April 23, 2013
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: Tuesday, April 23, 2013
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
9 Passenger Van
77 Passenger Bus
77 Passenger Propane Bus
72 Passenger CNG Bus
84 Passenger Bus
48 Passenger WC Bus
Bid Trade-In Form
Bus #
Year
18
1990
37
1991
72
1989
106
1990
108
1990
109
1990
SP31
1982
V59
2000
V60
2002
V67
2003
Trade In Value
NORTH PENN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Lansdale, PA 19446
Purchase of Transportation Vehicles 2013-2014
Bid Summary
The North Penn School District is hereby soliciting bids to furnish and deliver three 9
Passenger School Van, four 77 Passenger School Bus (alternate bid for Propane and CNG
being accepted), two 84 Passenger School Bus and one 48 Passenger Wheelchair School
Bus. The total number of trade-ins included in this bid is ten. The vehicle information
for the trade-ins is as follows:
Bus #
18
37
72
106
108
109
SP31
Van #
V59
V60
V67
Year
1990
1991
1989
1990
1990
1990
1982
Year
2000
2002
2003
Capacity
72
88
72
72
72
72
48
Capacity
9
9
9
Type
BB/TC
BB/TC
BB/TC
BB/TC
BB/TC
BB/TC
BB/IC
Type
GMC
GMC
FORD
Mileage
269.292
240,894
245,006
230,317
226,672
264,607
131,677
Mileage
205,371
240,528
223,758
Vin Number
1BAAGCSA3LF037935
1BABMC7A5MF045557
1BAAGCSAZKF032675
1BAAHCSA2LF037941
1BAAHCSA0LF037940
1BAAGCSA1LF037934
1HVBA18E7CHB21574
Vin Number
1GTHG35R1Y1156321
1GDHG35F721165792
2FMZA524X3BA25309
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 September 4, 2013 and September 29,
2013.
All questions regarding this bid should be directed to:
Jeri Reinking
Purchasing/Warehouse Supervisor
630 W. Eighth St.
Lansdale, PA 19446
215-852-1012
NORTH PENN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Lansdale, PA
SPECIFICATIONS FOR A NINE (9) PASSENGER PLUS DRIVER SCHOOL STUDENT
TRANSPORTATION VAN
New 2013 model year
138” wheelbase with heavy-duty stabilizer
8,520lb. GVW minimum
Springs – Front 4100# - Rear 4600#
4.6L Gasoline engine
Ford E150 Standard
Power Package required (Doors, windows & remotes)
White exterior color
Automatic 4-speed transmission; brake/transmission shift interlock
Vision Van glass, solar ray tint windows all around (All glass must comply with FMVSS
217)
Hydraulic power steering
Electronic ignition
Front & rear heavy-duty gas type shock absorbers
Insulated walls and ceiling
130 AMP alternator
Max cooling
Heavy-duty transmission oil cooler
Power brakes, front disc/rear drum, 4-wheel anti-lock
35-gallon fuel tank minimum capacity
Variable speed intermittent windshield wipers
Dual electric horns
LT 245/75R 16E steel belted tires
Spare tire and wheel mounted under rear
650CCA battery
Front Air conditioning
(2) Outside mirrors, right hand full convex
Front heater and defroster shall be high output type, furnished by chassis manufacturer
Rear heater to be a minimum 30,000 BTU output
AM/FM stereo with clock, (4) speakers and antenna
Full fabric headliner
9 passenger plus driver
3/4” plywood floor
Altro Rubber flooring on top of plywood
Entrance door to have lowered and enclosed bus steps (stepwell)
Driver operated door control
Daytime running lights
Side doors made inoperable
Rear doors are to be modified for use of operation as an emergency door
(3) 35” fully padded seats with 3 point seat belts behind driver
First seat at window to be an ICS seat
(3) 17” fully padded seats with 3 point seat belts behind entrance door
First seat to be an ICS seat
Gray vinyl upholstery
Modesty panel and stanchion behind entrance door, padded
Body fluids kit
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
ICC reflector flares
3-year/36,000 mile chassis and 1 year 12,000 mile conversion warranty
Black 8” lettering – “SCHOOL STUDENTS’ front and rear; and 6” lettering – “NORTH
PENN SCHOOL DISTRICT” on sides
To meet and exceed Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code
Price includes delivery, all fees, current PA inspection and omni bus license plate
NOTE: At time of delivery the successful bidder shall include a letter of certification
that clearly states that the seating configuration and all other modifications meet all
State and Federal regulations as they relate to a multi-passenger vehicle for
transportation of school students.
Please note any and all exceptions: _____________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
FLOOR PLAN 9 PASSENGER PLUS DRIVER
NORTH PENN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Lansdale, PA
CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS
48 PASSENGER CAPACITY WHEEL CHAIR BUS
1. Vehicle(s) to be new 2014
YEAR OF VEHICLE _________________
2. Vehicle capacity to be 48-passenger when no wheel chairs are utilized
EXCEPTION _______________________
3. FRAME RAILS: mild carbon steel (50,000 psi steel) 10.13” x 3.06” x .31”
EXCEPTION _______________________
4. BUMPER: Front steel, full width aerodynamic heavy duty (0.25 “ material
thickness)
EXCEPTION _______________________
5. AXLE
A.
Front: 12,000lbs capacity, minimum. 50 degree turn angle
B.
Rear: 21,000lbs capacity, minimum
C.
Tow hooks to be included at the front
EXCEPTION _______________________
6. SUSPENSION
A.
Front: Heavy duty 10,000lb AIR-RIDE
B.
Rear: Heavy duty 23,000lb AIR RIDE
C.
Heavy duty shocks shall be supplied front and rear. They are to be
double acting and compatible with the manufacturer’s rated axle
capacities.
EXCEPTION _______________________
7. TIRES / WHEELS
A.
Front: Two (2) Highway tread 255 70R/22.5 (16 ply) tubeless steel
belted radials.
B.
Rear: Four (4) Mud & Snow 255 70R/22.5 (16 ply) tubeless steel radials
C.
Hub Piloted 8.25” x 22.5” minimum
EXCEPTION _______________________
8. BRAKES
A.
ABS braking system to be supplied to satisfy federal regulations.
Complete air braking system to be supplied.
B.
MGM air parking brake system
C.
18.7 cubic inch compressor minimum
D.
Automatic slack adjustments front & rear
E.
Illuminated pressure gauges on instrument panel with warning buzzer
F. Bendix (AD-9) heated air dryer
G.
Front brake size to be 16.5x5 minimum Rear brake size to be 16.5x7
minimum
H.
Brake thickness shall not be less than 0.375” front, 0.75” rear.
EXCEPTION _______________________
9. STEERING
A.
Tilt steering column to be included
B.
18” steering wheel
C.
Power steering
EXCEPTION _______________________
10. FUEL TANK
A.
60 gallon fuel tank mounted between frame rails in rear overhang
B.
Tank to meet all federal and state regulations
C.
Fuel tank door to be located over fuel opening with locking door
D.
Fuel sender inspection plate shall be located over fuel tank in body floor
EXCEPTION _______________________
11. HORNS: Dual electric horns
EXCEPTION _______________________
12. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 12-volt system required
EXCEPTION _______________________
13. FRONT END
A.
Tilting Metton composite hood
B.
Hood tilt assist with prop shall be included
EXCEPTION _______________________
14. ENGINE
A.
Diesel powered engine “In-Line six cylinder” 220hp minimum.
V8 motors will not be accepted
B.
Full flow oil filter
C.
Air cleaner with heavy duty dry paper element
D.
To be equipped with a Racor heated fuel/water separator
E.
750 Watt engine block heater with receptacle mounted in front bumper.
F.
Exhaust to exit thru rear bumper
EXCEPTION _______________________
15. COOLING SYSTEMS
A.
Heavy duty and compatible with specified engine
B.
Shall be furnished with all-weather coolant protected to –34F
C.
All radiator hoses to be silicone with constant torque clamps
EXCEPTION _______________________
16. ALTERNATOR: 240 amp minimum required
EXCEPTION _______________________
17. BATTERY: Three (3) 12-volt 2100 CCA total batteries minimum, are to be
maintenance free and skirt mounted left side body
EXCEPTION _______________________
18. WIRING
A.
Heavy duty throughout and protected by circuit breakers
B.
Shall be loomed, encased or concealed where possible
C.
Shall be color coded
EXCEPTION _______________________
19. INSTRUMENTS: Shall include speedometer, odometer, ammeter, voltmeter,
tachometer, engine hour meter, fuel gauge, oil pressure gauge, water temp
gauge, air pressure (dual gauges), low oil pressure-high water temperature
warning system, transmission temp gauge; all instruments shall be illuminated
and installed directly in front of the driver
EXCEPTION _______________________
20. CONTROLS: Electronic throttle, key starter with electric key shutdown, high
beam indicator, head light switch, self-canceling turn signals
EXCEPTION _______________________
21. TRANSMISSION
A.
Allison 2500 5-speed automatic transmission. Tran Synd synthetic fluid
required, and was added by OEM to this transmission. 5 Year unlimited
mile extended warranty required.
B.
Driveline shall be Spicer SPL70 or drive line that coincides with engine
and transmission
EXCEPTION _______________________
22. DRIVE RATIO: To be 6.17 to 1 or 5.29 to 1
EXCEPTION _______________________
23. HEADLIGHTS: Halogen only
EXCEPTION _______________________
NORTH PENN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Lansdale, PA
TYPE "C" BODY SPECIFICATIONS / FLAT FLOOR TRACK SEAT BUS
48 PASSENGER WHEEL CHAIR BUS
1. BUS LENGTH: To be approximately 33 feet
EXCEPTION _______________________
2. BUS BODY: TO be 26” 10” minimum for purposes of maximum knee room
EXCEPTION _______________________
3. BUS BODY WIDTH: To be 96” (8 feet)
EXCEPTION _______________________
4. BODY CONSTRUCTION
A. Minimum 14 gauge hat shaped roof bows one-piece from floor line on
left side overhead to floor line right side shall be supplied; bows shall
not be spliced in any manner
EXCEPTION _______________________
B. Minimum of four protective rub rails to be applied; rails to be riveted to
structural bows and side panels with buck rivets; tops of all rub rails to
be caulked with yellow silicone; four double ribbed 16 gauge steel
applied rub rails are installed as follows: one below side windows, one
at seat (passenger) level, one near the floor level, one at the bottom of
the skirt
EXCEPTION _______________________
C. Outside side panels to be constructed of 16 gauge smooth steel; side
panels extend from below the side windows to a distance of 16 ¼”
below the floor (16 ¼” skirt); rear corner panels to be constructed of 20
gauge steel and include a license emboss both right and left; front roof
cap to be formed from 18 gauge steel; rear roof cap to be formed from
20 gauge steel; roof sheets to be constructed of 20 gauge steel and
span the entire width of the bus (window header to window header);
roof sheets to include an embossed rain visor over side windows; front
cowl panels to be constructed to 11 gauge steel; floor panels to be
constructed of 14 gauge steel and reinforced with full width “U” channel
cross members; all riveted floor joints to be reinforced with full width
3/16” x 1 ½” x 2” structural steel angles
EXCEPTION _______________________
D. A removable 18 gauge steel front upper inner panel to be provided to
allow access to the front roof cap area; a removable 20 gauge steel
rear upper inner panel is to be provided to allow access to the rear roof
cap area; removable 22 gauge wire molding, right and left, to be
provided to allow access to wiring harnesses; 22 gauge texturized
aluminized steel inside panels to be provided extending from window
sill down to the floor gusset seat ledge for the entire length of the body
on both the right and left sides; headlining panels, spanning the entire
side of the bus (window header to window header), to be constructed of
22 gauge steel and double-hemmed to provide additional joint strength
EXCEPTION _______________________
E. Mill applied electrodeposited prime coated steel to be used; each part
must be re-treated with zinc primer coating after fabrication and before
assembly
EXCEPTION _______________________
F. Minimum 14 gauge hat shaped roof bows one-piece from floor line on
left side overhead to floor line right
EXCEPTION _______________________
G. Body sheet metal shall be fastened with steel buck rivets on exterior
and blind rivets on interior;
EXCEPTION _______________________
H. Body shall be fully undercoated with two applications under floor, skirt
panels and wheel wells prior to mounting on chassis
EXCEPTION _______________________
5. FLOOR CONSTRUCTION: Main body floor joints to have a minimum 60%
joint strength; bows are not to extend below floor line. Flat floor construction
with track for seats and wheel chair securement, both left & right sides.
EXCEPTION _______________________
6. DEFROSTER: Compliment of defroster warm air outlets/snorkels sufficient to
keep windshield, driver’s window and entrance door glass free of fog, snow
and ice; full width defroster is to be furnished
EXCEPTION _______________________
7. DOOR ENTRANCE: Shall be air-operated outward opening design to prohibit
protrusion beyond body width when door is open; stainless steel grabrail shall
be provided at entranceway; header pad to be supplied over entrance door;
front and rear vandal locks to be included
EXCEPTION _______________________
8. REAR EMERGENCY DOOR: To be located center rear at aisle; tinted safety
glass to be installed in lower door panel; minimum of 37.5”
9. WHEEL CHAIR LIFT DOOR: Shall be located in the right rear of bus. Tinted
glass window. Vandal lock. Rubrails @ window, floor and seat level.
EXCEPTION _______________________
10. EMERGENCY ESCAPE HATCH: Two (2) Lo profile roof hatches
EXCEPTION _______________________
11. NOISE REDUCTION PACKAGE: Full length acoustic headliner panels
EXCEPTION _______________________
12. FLOOR COVERING: 5/8” exterior grade plywood over 14 gauge galvanized
steel; plywood is required to be screwed down; heavy duty tan rubber under
seats, ribbed aisle; Flat floor construction, removing wheel wells; entrance
steps shall be tan rubber stud tread; rounded rustproof metal cove molding to
be installed where floor meets wall on each side
EXCEPTION:________________________
13. HEADROOM: Interior must have a minimum of 74” headroom at aisle
measured over 5/8” plywood and rubber floor covering
EXCEPTION _______________________
14. HEATERS
A. Minimum 90,000 BTU left front heater to provide defrosting for
windshield, entrance door and driver window; main heater shall shave a
single large centrifugal furnace wheel fan and motor system that
provides substantial duct pressure at extremely high delivery volume;
electric power for the blower will be controlled by a silver-contact high
amperage switch with three run positions including “LOW”, “HIGH” and
“MAXIMUM” output
EXCEPTION _______________________
B. Heater inlet air shall pass through a driver controlled baffle chamber that
allows selection of any mixture of fresh and reheated air desired; before
entering the heater coil, inlet air passes through an easily
accessible/cleanable dust particle filter; heater coil shall be of durable
copper tube/aluminum fin configuration
EXCEPTION _______________________
C. Heated air from the blower shall pressurize a central duct system that
reaches all the way from the rear of the driver’s window to a vertical
outlet directed toward the entrance door; delivery outlets to be located
all along the central duct so that maximum coverage of driver’s window
and windshield is attained at all times; with this design 100% of the air
from the main heater can be dedicated to defrosting, if the driver deems
it necessary
EXCEPTION _______________________
D. All heater controls/switches to be mounted on the heater to driver’s left
side; the driver to have two separate variable controls which can direct
air from the central duct to the under-dash foot pedal area, and/or
through outlets at the rear of the dash near the center of the bus; the
center dash outlet diffusers can be turned toward the driver or
passengers as needed; all heaters to include silicone hoses and
constant torque hose clamps
EXCEPTION _______________________
E. Two (2) 6” auxiliary fans with 2-speed motors shall be mounted in the
windshield area located upper center and upper left of the windshield
F. Minimum 50,000 BTU right hand heater with separate core to be located
at right in stepwell area; minimum one (1) 80,000 BTU rear wall heater
to be located on right rear wall
G Heater cutoff valves to be located in driver’s area and in the engine
compartment; ball-type cutoff valves only
EXCEPTION _______________________
15.
INSULATION
A. Minimum 1 ½” thick mineral wool insulation to be installed in roof, side,
front and rear of body. Driver firewall insulation.
B. Minimum 1/16” sound deadening spray
EXCEPTION _______________________
16.
LIGHTS
A. Warning light system meeting current state ands federal specifications
to be furnished; warning lights to be hooded to enhance visibility
B. Clearance, cluster and side marker lights shall meet current federal and
state specifications; side marker lights to be floor level mounted in front
& rear sections. Side directional lights front & rear. 7” back-up lights.
Dual row of dome lights. Separate dome light & switch for driver.
Boarding lights at entrance and lift doors.
EXCEPTION _______________________
17.
SCHOOL BUS SIGNS: Hinged school bus signs front and rear
EXCEPTION _______________________
18.
MIRRORS
A. INTERIOR: 10” x 30” safety plate with padded edges
B. EXTERIOR:Rosco Open View rearview mirrors two 7”x10”, flat &
convex. Rosco Eye Max crossview mirror system. All mirrors to be
heated.
EXCEPTION _______________________
19.
MUDFLAPS: Include two (2) front and two (2) rear. Rubber fenders on rear
wheel wells.
EXCEPTION _______________________
20.
PAINT
A. Exterior: National school bus chrome yellow with black trim; Roof
painted white Interior: Astro white, baked enamel, interior.
B. Minimum 5 year warranty on exterior paint (no exceptions)
EXCEPTION _______________________
21.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT: 5lb fire extinguisher with hose, 24 unit first aid kit;
warning kit, wrecking bar; all mounted so easily accessible to driver; body
fluid cleanup kit to be included and belt cutter
EXCEPTION _______________________
22.
DRIVER SEAT
A. Bostrum driver seat with right & left arm rests.
B. Seat to have a full 7” travel minimum; to be covered by heavy duty
fabric/vinyl upholstery
EXCEPTION _______________________
23.
PASSENGER SEATS: Track mounted 39” seats right and left fastened with
bolts and locknuts; barriers required at front both sides; Modesty panel right
side; brown upholstery on seat backs and cushions; Bus to be fully seated
with a capacity of 48. (7 rows right and 9 rows left). Seat Belts required.
EXCEPTION _______________________
24.
SIDE PANELS, INTERIOR: Aluminized side walls with mar-resistant finish
EXTERIOR: 16 Gauge smooth side panels
EXCEPTION _______________________
25.
SOLENOID SWITCH: Solenoid breaker provided to disconnect all body and
electrical circuits when ignition is turned off, except hazard warning circuit
EXCEPTION _______________________
26.
STEPWELL: Three-step entrance with step riser height of approximately 10
inches. Galvanized steel.
EXCEPTION _______________________
27.
SWITCH PANEL: Driver switch panel to be located left of driver seat at elbow
level; switches shall be rocker design
EXCEPTION _______________________
28.
VISOR: To be shaded see-through plexiglass, adjustable on driver’s side of
windshield
EXCEPTION _______________________
29.
WINDOWS
A. All windows to have aluminum sash; driver window to be double sliding
with positive latch front and rear; side windows are to be removable
from inside the bus. Windows shall be dark tinted.
B. Side window latches shall be recessed design to prevent injury to
passengers
C. Two (2) emergency escape windows to be located in the center section
on both sides;
EXCEPTION _______________________
30.
WINDSHIELD: Two-piece curved glass windshield, tinted and shaded, to
wrap around side of bus approximately 5 inches for best driver visibility; two
(2) handles shall be provided on exterior above windshield with stirrup steps.
EXCEPTION _______________________
31.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS: Electric wipers with parallelogram sweep to be
bottom mounted; black non-glare hardware; minimum one-gallon plastic
windshield washer reservoir to be provided; wiper arms to be wet-type only
EXCEPTION _______________________
32.
WIRING: All body wiring to be color and number coded and protected with
automatic resetting circuit breakers
EXCEPTION _______________________
33.
STOP ARM
A. To be air-operated LED cluster lights and activated with entrance door
and must be equipped with a wind guard and reflectorized.
B. Air operated crossing arm with a yellow poly rod with a holding latch
EXCEPTION _______________________
34.
RADIO: AM/FM/CD/PA radio system with eight ceiling speakers
EXCEPTION _______________________
35.
LETTERING: Bus body to be lettered on both sides with block lettering “
NORTH PENN SCHOOL DISTRICT” Bus Number(s) will be:
EXCEPTION _______________________
36.
All units to be equipped with 3M vinyl reflective tape 2” strip full length both
sides; front and rear “SCHOOL BUS” reflective signs
EXCEPTION _______________________
37.
CHILD CHECK SYSTEM:
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. There shall be a snooze button to delay
the resetting of the system while students are on board when the bus is
turned off.
EXCEPTION________________________
38.
ROOF MOUNTED STROBE LIGHT
Strobe light shall be mounted on the roof of the school bus. The light shall be
located on the center line of the roof 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:
A. Meet Class 1 requirements of SAE Standard J1318.
B. 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.
EXCEPTION_________________________
39.
Delivery date: _________________________________
40.
WHEEL CHAIR LIFT & TIE DOWNS
A. Braun wheel chair lift. Three (3) QRT Deluxe tie down sets are required.
Belt and shoulder harness included.
B. Full “L” track on floor and above windows left &right side of bus.
EXCEPTION________________________________
41.
Air Conditioning: 80,000 BTU split system / dual evaporators & skirt mounted
condensers (No exception). Dual compressors.
42.
Warranty
a. A copy of the manufacturer’s warranty shall be included with and
become part of the bid. Such warranties shall include the following:
b. The successful bidder shall guarantee the new bus for a period of one
(1) year from date of delivery, including failure of any components
manufactured by outside suppliers and included as original equipment.
If the warranty provided by such outside suppliers exceeds that of the
manufacturer, it should be so stated and will take precedence.
c. The successful bidder shall guarantee for a minimum of five (5) years or
unlimited miles from in-service date:
d. Failure in major structural components including those caused by
deterioration due to rust.
e. Rust perforation of sheet metal surfaces and paint adhesion failures.
f. Failure in seat frames and barrier frames.
g. EXCEPTION__________________________
NORTH PENN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Lansdale, PA
CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS
77 PASSENGER CONVENTIONAL TYPE C ONLY
1.
Vehicles to be new 2014 model year.
YEAR OF VEHICLE ________________________________________________________
2.
Vehicle to be type “C” conventional
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
3
Vehicle capacity to be 77 passengers
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
4.
FRAME RAILS:
To be mild carbon steel (50,000 psi steel) 10. 1/8" x 3" x 5/16"
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
5.
BUMPER:
Front steel, full width aerodynamic heavy duty (0.25" material thickness)
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
6.
AXLE:
A.
FRONT: 12,000 LB. capacity. REAR: 23,000 LB. capacity, minimum.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
7.
SUSPENSION:
A.
B.
Front: Heavy duty 10,000 lb. tapered springs.
Rear: Heavy duty 23,000 lb minimum 2 stage flat leaf.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
8.
WHEELS / TIRES:
A.
Hub pilot, 8.25" x 22.5'
B.
Front: Two (2) 11R/22.5 H (16 ply) steel belted Radials
C.
Rear: Four (4) 11R/22.5 H (16 Ply - Mud & Snow) steel Radials.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
9.
SHOCK ABSORBERS:
Heavy duty shocks shall be supplied front and rear. They are to be
double acting and compatible with the manufacturer's rated axle
capacities.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
10.
BRAKES:
A.
C.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
ABS braking system to be supplied to satisfy Federal Regulations. Complete air
braking system to be supplied. MGM air parking brake system.
18.7 cubic inch compressor, Minimum.
Automatic slack adjusters and dust shields front and rear.
Illuminated pressure gauges on instrument panel with warning buzzer.
Brake system to fully comply with Pennsylvania Vehicle Code.
Bendix (AD-9) heated Air Dryer.
Front brake size to be 16.5" x 5", Minimum. Rear brake size to be 16.5" x 7", Minimum.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
11.
STEERING:
A.
Tilt & Telescoping column to be included. 18"steering wheel. Power steering
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
12.
FUEL TANK:
A.
B.
C.
100 gallon fuel tank minimum, mounted in rear overhang.
Fuel tank door to be located over fuel opening, Locking.
Fuel sender inspection plate shall be located over fuel tank in body floor.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
13.
HORNS:
Dual electric horns
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
14.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:
12 volt system required.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
15.
FRONT END:
A.
B.
Tilting metton composite hood. Hood tilt assist with prop shall be included.
HEADLIGHTS: Halogen only.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
16.
ENGINE:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Diesel powered engine, 220 HP minimum, In-Line 6 Cylinder is to be
electronically controlled. Engine must conform to current EPA requirements.
Full flow oil filter.
Air cleaner with heavy duty dry paper element.
To be equipped with a Racor heated fuel/water separator.
Engine block heater to be 750 watt with receptacle mounted in front bumper
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
17.
COOLING SYSTEMS:
A.
B.
C.
Heavy duty and compatible with specified engine.
Shall be furnished with all-weather coolant protected to -34F
All radiator hoses to be silicone with constant torque hose clamps.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
18.
ALTERNATOR:
240 AMP Minimum required; alternator to be Leece Neville.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
19.
BATTERY:
Three (3) Group 31 12V, 2100 CCA total Batteries (skirt mounted left side body).
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
20.
WIRING:
A.
B.
Heavy duty throughout and protected by Circuit Breakers.
Shall be loomed, encased or concealed within the body interior. Shall be color coded.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
21.
INSTRUMENTS:
A.
Shall include: Speedometer, Odometer, Ammeter, Voltmeter, Tachometer,
Engine Hour Meter, Fuel gauge, Oil pressure gauge, Water temp gauge,
Air pressure (dual gauges), Low oil pressure-High water temperature warning
system, Transmission temp gauge. All instruments shall be illuminated and
installed directly in front of the driver.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
22.
CONTROLS:
A.
Electronic throttle, Key starter with Electric key shut down. High Beam indicator, Head
light switch. Self-canceling turn signals.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
23.
TRANSMISSION:
A.
ALLISON 2500 PTS 5-speed automatic transmission, with Trans Synd Fluid. Five year
unlimited mile warranty to be included.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
B.
Driveline shall be Spicer SPL-70 or approved equal that coincides with engine and
transmission.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
24.
DRIVE RATIO: To be 5.38 to 1.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
NORTH PENN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Lansdale, PA
BODY SPECIFICATIONS
77 PASSENGER CONVENTIONAL TYPE C ONLY
1.
BUS LENGTH:
To be approximately 40 feet.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
2.
BUS BODY:
To be 33' 10" minimum for purposes of Maximum knee room.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
3.
BUS BODY WIDTH:
To be 96" (8 feet).
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
4.
BODY CONSTRUCTION:
A.
Minimum 14 gauge hat shaped roof bows - One piece from floor line on left
side overhead to floor line right side shall be supplied. Bows shall not be spliced
in any manner.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
B.
Minimum of four protective rub rails to be applied; rails to be riveted to
structural bows and side panels with buck rivets; tops of all rub rails to be
caulked with yellow silicone; four double ribbed 16 gauge steel applied rub rails
are installed as follows: one below side windows, one at seat (passenger) level,
one near the floor level, one at the bottom of the skirt.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
C.
Outside side panels to be constructed of 16 gauge steel; side panels extended from
below the side windows to a distance of 16 1/4" below the floor.
rear corner panels to be constructed of 20 gauge steel and include a license
emboss both right and left; front roof cap to be formed from 18 gauge steel;
rear roof cap to be formed from 20 gauge steel; roof sheets to be constructed
of 20 gauge steel and span the entire width of the bus (window header to window
header roof sheets to include an embossed rain visor over side windows;
front cowl panels to be constructed to 18 gauge steel; floor panels to be
constructed of 14 gauge steel and reinforced with full width "U" channel cross
members; all riveted floor joints to be reinforced with full width 3/16" x 1 1/2"
x 2" structural steel angles
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
D.
A removable 18 gauge steel front upper inner panel to be provided to allow access
to the front roof cap area. A removable 20 gauge steel rear upper inner panel is
to be provided to allow access to the rear roof cap area. Removable 22 gauge
wire molding, right and left, to be provided to allow access to wiring harnesses;
22 gauge texturized aluminized steel inside panels to be provided extending
from window sill down to the floor gusset seat ledge for the entire length
of the body on both the right and left sides. Headlining panels to span the
entire side of the bus (window header to window header), to be constructed
of 22 gauge steel and double-hemmed to provide additional join strength.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
Body construction continued:
E.
Mill applied electrodeposited prime coated steel to be used. Each part must
be re-treated with zinc primer coating after fabrication and before assembly
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
F.
Minimum 14 gauge hat shaped roof bows one-piece from floor line on left
side overhead to floor line on right.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
G.
Body sheet metal shall be fastened with steel buck rivets on exterior and blind
rivets on interior.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
H.
Body shall be fully undercoated with two applications under floor, skirt panels
and wheelwells prior to mounting on chassis.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
5.
FLOOR CONSTRUCTION:
Main body floor joints to have a minimum 60% joint strength;
Bows are not to extend below floor line.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
6.
DEFROSTER:
Compliment of defroster warm air outlets/snorkels sufficient to keep
windshield, driver's window, and entrance door glass free of fog,
snow and ice. Full width defroster is to be furnished.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
7.
DOOR - ENTRANCE:
Shall be air operated, outward opening design. Stainless
steel grabrail shall be provided at entry way. Header pad to
be supplied over entrance door. Front and Rear vandal locks
to be included. Glass shall be clear.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
8.
DOOR - REAR EMERGENCY: To be located center rear at aisle. Safety glass to be
installed in lower door panel, Minimum of 37.5" door width.
Glass to be dark tinted. A red LED light shall be mounted above the
door.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
9.
EMERGENCY ESCAPE HATCH: Two (2) Low profile roof hatches.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
10.
NOISE REDUCTION PACKAGE: Shall include acoustic headliner full length.
To be made of perforated steel. Driver's platform to have
1/2" plywood sub floor with ribbed rubber floor cover.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
11.
FLOOR COVERING:
1/2" plywood over 14 gauge galvanized steel.
Plywood is required to be screwed down.
Heavy duty rubber under seats. Molded rubber covers required
on rear interior wheelhousings. Aisle and entrance steps shall
be heavy duty “stud” rubber tread. Tan rubber shall be provided.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
12.
HEADROOM:
Interior must have a minimum of 77" headroom at aisle measured over
1/2" plywood and rubber floor covering.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
13.
HEATERS:
A.
Minimum 90,000 BTU left front heater to provide defrosting for windshield,
entrance door, and driver windows. Main heater shall have a single large
centrifugal furnace wheel fan and motor system that provides substantial
duct pressure at extremely high delivery volume. Electric power for the
blower will be controlled by a silver-contact high amperage switch with
three run positions include; 'LOW", "HIGH" AND "MAXIMUM" output.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
B.
Heated air from the blower shall pressurize a central duct system that
reaches all the way from the rear of the driver's window to a vertical outlet
directed toward the entrance door. Delivery outlets to be located all along the
central duct so that maximum coverage of driver's window and windshield is
attained at all times - With this design 100% of the air from the main heater
can be dedicated to defrosting, if the driver deems it necessary.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
D.
All heater controls/switches to be mounted on the heater to driver's left side.
The driver is to have two separate variable controls which can direct air from
the central duct to the under-dash foot pedal area, and/or through outlets
at the rear of the dash near the center of the bus.
All heaters to include silicone hoses and constant torque hose clamps.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
E.
Two (2) 6" auxiliary fans with 2-speed motors shall be mounted in the
windshield area located upper center and upper left of the windshield.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
F.
Minimum 50,000 BTU right hand heater with separate core to be located at right
in stepwell area. Minimum one (1) 80,000 BTU underseat heater with horizontal
core to be located rear of rear wheelhouse, left side.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
G.
Heater cut-ff valves to be located in driver's area and in the engine compartment. Ball
type cutoff valves only.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
14.
INSULATION:
A.
Minimum 1 1/2" thick insulation to be installed in roof, side, front
and rear of body.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
15.
LIGHTS:
A.
Warning light system meeting current State and Federal specifications to be furnished.
Warning lights to be hooded to enhance visibility.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
B.
Clearance, Cluster, and side marker lights shall meet current Federal and State
specifications. Side marker lights to be mounted in rear section of overhang for
driver to use as an indicator as to where the rear end of the bus is. 7” back-up lights.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
16.
SCHOOL BUS SIGNS:
Hinged school bus signs, front and rear, with reflectorized signs.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
17.
MIRRORS:
A.
Interior - 6" x 30" safety plate with padded edges.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
B.
Exterior: Rosco Open View, Split System Rearview. Rosco Eye-Max LP crossview.
All exterior mirrors to be heated.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
18.
MUD FLAPS:
Included two (2) front and two (2) rear, with fenders on rear wheelhousing.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
19.
PAINT:
A.
B.
C.
Exterior: National School Bus chrome yellow with black trim.
Interior: Astro White, baked enamel.
Minimum 5 year warranty on exterior paint. 2 Year unlimited mile fade warranty for front
hood.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
20.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
A.
5 lb. fire extinguisher with hose, 24 unit first aid kit, Triangular warning kit,
wrecking bar, and body fluid clean up kit, to be mounted so they are easily
accessible to driver.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
21.
DRIVER SEAT:
A.
B.
Bostrum Routemaster driver seat, bolted to floor, with right and left arm rests.
Seat to have a full 7" travel, minimum. To be covered by heavy duty brown
fabric/vinyl upholstery.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
22.
PASSENGER SEATS:
A.
B.
Wall and floor mounted seats, right and left. To be fastened with bolts and locknuts.
Heavy duty brown upholstery. All seats to be non seat belt ready.
Crash barriers required at front, both sides. Modesty panel right side. Legs to be inset.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
23.
SIDE PANELS - INTERIOR:
Aluminized side walls with mar-resistant finish.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
24.
SOLENOID SWITCH:
Solenoid breaker provided to disconnect all body and electrical
circuits when ignition is turned off - Except hazard warning circuit.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
25.
STEPWELL: Three step entrance with step riser height of approximately 10 inches.
Galvanized steel.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
26.
SWITCH PANEL: Driver switch panel to be located left of driver seat at elbow level. Switches
shall be
rocker type. Include manual kill and emergency override switch.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
27.
VISOR: To be shaded see through plexiglass, adjustable on driver's side of windshield.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
28.
WINDOWS:
A.
All windows to have aluminum sash. Driver window, to be double sliding with
positive latch, front and rear. Side windows are to be removable from inside
the bus. All glass side & rear, to be dark tinted.
B.
Side window latches shall be recessed design to prevent injury to passengers.
C.
Two (2) emergency escape windows to be located in the center section on both sides.
Vertical hinge pushout windows required.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
29.
WINDSHIELD:
A.
Two piece curved windshield, tinted and shaded. To wrap around side of bus
approximately 5 inches for best driver visibility. Two (2) handles shall be provided
on exterior above windshield with stirrup steps in bumper
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
30.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS: Electric 18” wipers with parallelogram sweep to be bottom mounted.
Black non-glare hardware. Minimum one gallon plastic
windshield washer reservoir to be provided. Wiper arms to
be wet type and all weather only.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
31.
WIRING:
All body wiring to be color and number coded and protected with automatic
resetting circuit breakers.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
32.
STOP ARM AND CROSSING ARM:
A.
B.
STOP ARM to be air operated and activated with entrance door. Must be equipped
with windguard and reflectorized. LED cluster lights above & below “STOP”.
CROSSING ARM to be air operated with a yellow poly rod with holding latch
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
33.
RADIO: AM/FM/PA/CD radio system with eight (8) ceiling deluxe speakers for premium
sound.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
34.
LETTERING:
A.
“NORTH PENN SCHOOL DISTRICT” to be lettered on both sides with
block lettering. Numbers will be determined after awarding of the bid.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
35.
All units to be equipped with 3M vinyl reflective tape, 2" strip, full length, both sides.
3 3/4" full rear outline. Front and rear reflective “SCHOOL BUS” signs.
36.
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 viand 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. There shall be a snooze button to delay
the resetting of the system while students are on board when the bus is turned off.
EXCEPTION:_______________________________________________________________
37.
ROOF MOUNTED STROBE LIGHT
Strobe light shall be mounted on the roof of the school bus. The light shall be located on the
center line of the roof no less that 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:
A. Meet Class 1 requirements of SAE Standard J1318.
B. 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.
38.
Delivery must be no later than:
39.
Warranty:
A.
Copy of the Manufacturer's warranty shall be included with and become part
of the bid. Such warranties shall include the following:
1.
B.
Successful bidder shall guarantee the bus for a period of one (1)
year / 12,000 miles from date of delivery. Including failure of any components
manufactured by outside suppliers and included as original equipment.
If the warranty provided by such outside suppliers exceed that of the
manufacturer, it should be so stated and will take precedence.
Successful bidder shall guarantee for a minimum of five (5) years or
100,000 miles from date of delivery:
1.
Failure in major structural components including those caused by
deterioration due to rust.
2.
Rust perforation of sheet metal surfaces and paint adhesion failures.
3.
Failure in seat frames and barrier frames.
4.
Engine shall be guaranteed for a minimum of 60 months / 100,000 miles.
5.
Transmission shall be guaranteed for a minimum of 60 months and unlimited
miles.
C.
Drive train shall be guaranteed for a minimum of 24 months and 24,000 miles.
NORTH PENN SCHOOL DISTRICT
LANSDALE, PA
PROPANE POWERED
CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS
77 PASSENGER CONVENTIONAL TYPE C ONLY
1.
Vehicles to be new 2014 model year.
YEAR OF VEHICLE ________________________________________________________
2.
Vehicle to be type “C” conventional
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
3
Vehicle capacity to be 77 passengers
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
4.
FRAME RAILS: To be mild carbon steel (50,000 psi steel) 10. 1/8" x 3" x 5/16"
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
5.
BUMPER:
Front steel, full width aerodynamic heavy duty (0.25" material thickness)
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
6.
AXLE:
A.
FRONT: 12,000 LB. capacity. REAR: 23,000 LB. capacity, minimum.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
7.
SUSPENSION:
A.
B.
Front: Heavy duty 10,000 lb. tapered springs.
Rear: Heavy duty 23,000 lb minimum 2 stage flat leaf.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
8.
WHEELS / TIRES:
A.
Hub pilot, 8.25" x 22.5'
B.
Front: Two (2) 11R/22.5 H (16 ply) steel belted Radials
C.
Rear: Four (4) 11R/22.5 H (16 Ply - Mud & Snow) steel Radials.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
9.
SHOCK ABSORBERS: Heavy duty shocks shall be supplied front and rear. They are to be
double acting and compatible with the manufacturer's rated axle capacities.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
10.
BRAKES:
A.
C.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
ABS braking system to be supplied to satisfy Federal Regulations. Complete air
braking system to be supplied. MGM air parking brake system.
18.7 cubic inch compressor, Minimum.
Automatic slack adjusters and dust shields front and rear.
Illuminated pressure gauges on instrument panel with warning buzzer.
Brake system to fully comply with Pennsylvania Vehicle Code.
Bendix (AD-9) heated Air Dryer.
Front brake size to be 16.5" x 5", Minimum. Rear brake size to be 16.5" x 7", Minimum.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
11.
STEERING:
A.
Tilt & Telescoping column to be included. 18"steering wheel. Power steering
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
12.
FUEL TANK:
A.
B.
67.5 gallon fuel tank, mounted in rear overhang between frame rails.
Fuel tank door to be located over fuel opening, Locking.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
13.
HORNS:
Dual electric horns
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
14.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 12 volt system required.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
15.
FRONT END:
A.
B.
Tilting metton composite hood. Hood tilt assist with prop shall be included.
HEADLIGHTS: Halogen only.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
16.
ENGINE:
A.
B.
C.
Ford 6.8L Propane powered engine with Roush CleanTech liquid propane autogas fuel system
Full flow oil filter.
Air cleaner with heavy duty dry paper element.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
17.
COOLING SYSTEMS:
A.
B.
C.
Heavy duty and compatible with specified engine.
Shall be furnished with all-weather coolant protected to -34F
All radiator hoses to be silicone with constant torque hose clamps.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
18.
ALTERNATOR:
240 AMP Minimum required; alternator to be Leece Neville.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
19.
BATTERY:
Three (3) Group 31 12V, 2100 CCA total Batteries (skirt mounted left side body).
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
20.
WIRING:
A.
B.
Heavy duty throughout and protected by Circuit Breakers.
Shall be loomed, encased or concealed within the body interior. Shall be color coded.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
21.
INSTRUMENTS:
A.
Shall include: Speedometer, Odometer, Ammeter, Voltmeter, Tachometer,
Engine Hour Meter, Fuel gauge, Oil pressure gauge, Water temp gauge,
Air pressure (dual gauges), Low oil pressure-High water temperature warning
system, Transmission temp gauge. All instruments shall be illuminated and
installed directly in front of the driver.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
22.
CONTROLS:
A.
Electronic throttle, Key starter with Electric key shut down. High Beam indicator, Head light
switch. Self-canceling turn signals.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
23.
TRANSMISSION:
A.
Ford 6R140 – 6 Speed automatic
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
B.
Driveline shall be Spicer SPL-70 or approved equal that coincides with engine and
transmission.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
24.
DRIVE RATIO: To be 5.38 to 1.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
BODY SPECIFICATIONS
77 PASSENGER CONVENTIONAL TYPE C ONLY
1.
BUS LENGTH:
To be approximately 40 feet.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
2.
BUS BODY:
To be 33' 10" minimum for purposes of Maximum knee room.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
3.
BUS BODY WIDTH:
To be 96" (8 feet).
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
4.
BODY CONSTRUCTION:
A.
Minimum 14 gauge hat shaped roof bows - One piece from floor line on left
side overhead to floor line right side shall be supplied. Bows shall not be spliced
in any manner.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
B.
Minimum of four protective rub rails to be applied; rails to be riveted to
structural bows and side panels with buck rivets; tops of all rub rails to be
caulked with yellow silicone; four double ribbed 16 gauge steel applied rub rails
are installed as follows: one below side windows, one at seat (passenger) level,
one near the floor level, one at the bottom of the skirt.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
C.
Outside side panels to be constructed of 16 gauge steel; side panels extended from
below the side windows to a distance of 16 1/4" below the floor.
rear corner panels to be constructed of 20 gauge steel and include a license
emboss both right and left; front roof cap to be formed from 18 gauge steel;
rear roof cap to be formed from 20 gauge steel; roof sheets to be constructed
of 20 gauge steel and span the entire width of the bus (window header to window
header roof sheets to include an embossed rain visor over side windows;
front cowl panels to be constructed to 18 gauge steel; floor panels to be
constructed of 14 gauge steel and reinforced with full width "U" channel cross
members; all riveted floor joints to be reinforced with full width 3/16" x 1 1/2"
x 2" structural steel angles
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
D.
A removable 18 gauge steel front upper inner panel to be provided to allow access
to the front roof cap area. A removable 20 gauge steel rear upper inner panel is
to be provided to allow access to the rear roof cap area. Removable 22 gauge
wire molding, right and left, to be provided to allow access to wiring harnesses;
22 gauge texturized aluminized steel inside panels to be provided extending
from window sill down to the floor gusset seat ledge for the entire length
of the body on both the right and left sides. Headlining panels to span the
entire side of the bus (window header to window header), to be constructed
of 22 gauge steel and double-hemmed to provide additional join strength.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
Body construction continued:
E.
Mill applied electrodeposited prime coated steel to be used. Each part must
be re-treated with zinc primer coating after fabrication and before assembly
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
F.
Minimum 14 gauge hat shaped roof bows one-piece from floor line on left
side overhead to floor line on right.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
G.
Body sheet metal shall be fastened with steel buck rivets on exterior and blind
rivets on interior.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
H.
Body shall be fully undercoated with two applications under floor, skirt panels
and wheelwells prior to mounting on chassis.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
5.
FLOOR CONSTRUCTION:
Main body floor joints to have a minimum 60% joint strength;
Bows are not to extend below floor line.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
6.
DEFROSTER:
Compliment of defroster warm air outlets/snorkels sufficient to keep
windshield, driver's window, and entrance door glass free of fog,
snow and ice. Full width defroster is to be furnished.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
7.
DOOR - ENTRANCE: Shall be air operated, outward opening design. Stainless
steel grabrail shall be provided at entry way. Header pad to
be supplied over entrance door. Front and Rear vandal locks
to be included. Glass shall be clear.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
8.
DOOR - REAR EMERGENCY: To be located center rear at aisle. Safety glass to be
installed in lower door panel, Minimum of 37.5" door width.
Glass to be dark tinted. A red LED light shall be mounted above the door.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
9.
EMERGENCY ESCAPE HATCH: Two (2) Low profile roof hatches.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
10.
NOISE REDUCTION PACKAGE:
Shall include acoustic headliner full length.
To be made of perforated steel. Driver's platform to have
1/2" plywood sub floor with ribbed rubber floor cover.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
11.
FLOOR COVERING:
1/2" plywood over 14 gauge galvanized steel.
Plywood is required to be screwed down.
Heavy duty rubber under seats. Molded rubber covers required
on rear interior wheelhousings. Aisle and entrance steps shall
be heavy duty “stud” rubber tread. Tan rubber shall be provided.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
12.
HEADROOM: Interior must have a minimum of 77" headroom at aisle measured over
1/2" plywood and rubber floor covering.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
13.
HEATERS:
A.
Minimum 90,000 BTU left front heater to provide defrosting for windshield,
entrance door, and driver windows. Main heater shall have a single large
centrifugal furnace wheel fan and motor system that provides substantial
duct pressure at extremely high delivery volume. Electric power for the
blower will be controlled by a silver-contact high amperage switch with
three run positions include; 'LOW", "HIGH" AND "MAXIMUM" output.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
B.
Heated air from the blower shall pressurize a central duct system that
reaches all the way from the rear of the driver's window to a vertical outlet
directed toward the entrance door. Delivery outlets to be located all along the
central duct so that maximum coverage of driver's window and windshield is
attained at all times - With this design 100% of the air from the main heater
can be dedicated to defrosting, if the driver deems it necessary.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
D.
All heater controls/switches to be mounted on the heater to driver's left side.
The driver is to have two separate variable controls which can direct air from
the central duct to the under-dash foot pedal area, and/or through outlets
at the rear of the dash near the center of the bus.
All heaters to include silicone hoses and constant torque hose clamps.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
E.
Two (2) 6" auxiliary fans with 2-speed motors shall be mounted in the
windshield area located upper center and upper left of the windshield.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
F.
Minimum 50,000 BTU right hand heater with separate core to be located at right
in stepwell area. Minimum one (1) 80,000 BTU underseat heater with horizontal
core to be located rear of rear wheelhouse, left side. HD heater pump, chassis mounted.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
G.
Heater cut-ff valves to be located in driver's area and in the engine compartment. Ball
type cutoff valves only.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
14.
INSULATION:
A.
Minimum 1 1/2" thick insulation to be installed in roof, side, front
and rear of body.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
15.
LIGHTS:
A.
Warning light system meeting current State and Federal specifications to be furnished.
Warning lights to be hooded to enhance visibility.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
B.
Clearance, Cluster, and side marker lights shall meet current Federal and State
specifications. Side marker lights to be mounted in rear section of overhang for
driver to use as an indicator as to where the rear end of the bus is. 7” back-up lights.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
16.
SCHOOL BUS SIGNS:
Hinged school bus signs, front and rear, with reflectorized signs.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
17.
MIRRORS:
A.
Interior - 6" x 30" safety plate with padded edges.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
B.
Exterior: Rosco Open View, Split System Rearview. Rosco Eye-Max LP crossview.
All exterior mirrors to be heated.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
18.
MUD FLAPS:
Included two (2) front and two (2) rear, with fenders on rear wheelhousing.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
19.
PAINT:
A.
B.
C.
Exterior: National School Bus chrome yellow with black trim.
Interior: Astro White, baked enamel.
Minimum 5 year warranty on exterior paint. 2 Year unlimited mile fade warranty for front hood.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
20.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
A.
5 lb. fire extinguisher with hose, 24 unit first aid kit, Triangular warning kit,
wrecking bar, and body fluid clean up kit, to be mounted so they are easily
accessible to driver.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
21.
DRIVER SEAT:
A.
B.
Bostrum Routemaster driver seat, bolted to floor, with right and left arm rests.
Seat to have a full 7" travel, minimum. To be covered by heavy duty brown
fabric/vinyl upholstery.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
22.
PASSENGER SEATS:
A.
B.
Wall and floor mounted seats, right and left. To be fastened with bolts and locknuts.
Heavy duty brown upholstery. All seats to be non seat belt ready.
Crash barriers required at front, both sides. Modesty panel right side. Legs to be inset.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
23.
SIDE PANELS - INTERIOR:
Aluminized side walls with mar-resistant finish.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
24.
SOLENOID SWITCH:
Solenoid breaker provided to disconnect all body and electrical
circuits when ignition is turned off - Except hazard warning circuit.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
25.
STEPWELL:
Three step entrance with step riser height of approximately 10 inches.
Galvanized steel.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
26.
SWITCH PANEL: Driver switch panel to be located left of driver seat at elbow level. Switches shall be
rocker type. Include manual kill and emergency override switch.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
27.
VISOR: To be shaded see through plexiglass, adjustable on driver's side of windshield.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
28.
WINDOWS:
A.
All windows to have aluminum sash. Driver window, to be double sliding with
positive latch, front and rear. Side windows are to be removable from inside
the bus. All glass side & rear, to be dark tinted.
B.
Side window latches shall be recessed design to prevent injury to passengers.
C.
Two (2) emergency escape windows to be located in the center section on both sides.
Vertical hinge pushout windows required.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
29.
WINDSHIELD:
A.
Two piece curved windshield, tinted and shaded. To wrap around side of bus
approximately 5 inches for best driver visibility. Two (2) handles shall be provided
on exterior above windshield with stirrup steps in bumper
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
30.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS:
Electric 18” wipers with parallelogram sweep to be bottom mounted.
Black non-glare hardware. Minimum one gallon plastic
windshield washer reservoir to be provided. Wiper arms to
be wet type and all weather only.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
31.
WIRING:
All body wiring to be color and number coded and protected with automatic
resetting circuit breakers.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
32.
STOP ARM AND CROSSING ARM:
A.
B.
STOP ARM to be air operated and activated with entrance door. Must be equipped
with windguard and reflectorized. LED cluster lights above & below “STOP”.
CROSSING ARM to be air operated with a yellow poly rod with holding latch
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
33.
RADIO: AM/FM/PA/CD radio system with eight (8) ceiling deluxe speakers for premium sound.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
34.
LETTERING:
A.
“NORTH PENN SCHOOL DISTRICT” to be lettered on both sides with
block lettering. Numbers will be determined after awarding of the bid.
EXCEPTION: ______________________________________________________________
35.
36.
All units to be equipped with 3M vinyl reflective tape, 2" strip, full length, both sides.
3 3/4" full rear outline. Front and rear reflective “SCHOOL BUS” signs.
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 viand 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. There shall be a snooze button to delay
the resetting of the system while students are on board when the bus is turned off.
EXCEPTION:_______________________________________________________________
37.
ROOF MOUNTED STROBE LIGHT
Strobe light shall be mounted on the roof of the school bus. The light shall be located on the center
line of the roof no less that 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:
A. Meet Class 1 requirements of SAE Standard J1318.
B. 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.
38.
Delivery must be no later than:
39.
Warranty:
A.
Copy of the Manufacturer's warranty shall be included with and become part
of the bid. Such warranties shall include the following:
1.
B.
C.
Successful bidder shall guarantee the bus for a period of one (1)
year / 12,000 miles from date of delivery. Including failure of any components
manufactured by outside suppliers and included as original equipment.
If the warranty provided by such outside suppliers exceed that of the
manufacturer, it should be so stated and will take precedence.
Successful bidder shall guarantee for a minimum of five (5) years or
100,000 miles from date of delivery:
1.
Failure in major structural components including those caused by
deterioration due to rust.
2.
Rust perforation of sheet metal surfaces and paint adhesion failures.
3.
Failure in seat frames and barrier frames.
4.
Engine shall be guaranteed for a minimum of 60 months / 100,000 miles.
5.
Transmission shall be guaranteed for a minimum of 60 months and unlimited miles.
Drive train shall be guaranteed for a minimum of 24 months and 24,000 miles.
NORTH PENN SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL BUS SPECIFICATIONS
72 PASSENGER, CNG
REAR ENGINE , TYPE D SCHOOL BUS
BIDDERS PLEASE NOTE:
Bidders are asked to insert "X" = compliance or "O" = non-compliance in the space provided at
each line of the following specifications. Any exceptions must be explained on a cover page
using letterhead stationery and must be attached to the bid.
The buses shall be 2014 model year and shall meet or exceed all Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania and Federal requirements, regulations and revisions for school buses in addition to
the School District’s specifications as listed herein.
Make
of
Vehicles_______________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________Model____________________
______________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________Year________
Accelerator/Controls: Accelerator control shall be electronically controlled with 90 degree leg to
pedal angle for driver comfort. Full electronic throttle with fast idle included.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Air Cleaner: Heavy duty, dry type. Mounted outside passenger compartment with proper
ducting to provide adequate engine aspiration.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Aisle: 12" Minimum. Aluminum aisle stripping must be supplied on the aisle joints.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Alarms: Child safety backup alarms.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Alternator: 12 volt, high output, 270 amperes.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Axle, Front: Heavy duty "I" beam type, minimum 14,600 lb. capacity. The front overhang from
the center of the front axle to the front bumper shall not exceed 95".
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Axle, Rear: Heavy duty 23,000 lb. capacity. Rear axle ratio should permit a top speed of 65-70
mph. Rear axle ratio shall be 5.38, or applicable gearing to meet desired road speed and torque.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Batteries: Three (3) Group 31, 12-volt maintenance free, 2,100 CCA total.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Battery Tray: Slide out tray with hinged door & locking latch.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Body Bows: Bow frame assemblies shall consist of 14 gauge hat section bows extending from
the bottom of the floor on one side to bottom of floor on the other. The bow frames to be a
continuous, one piece, 14 gauge rolled channel hat section, mounted to provide rollbar type
protection. Split or pieced bows are not acceptable.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Brakes: Dual full air anti-lock brake system designed to meet all requirements of FMVSS 121.
Front Brake Lining: 16.5" x 6" x .75" minimum
Rear Brake Lining: 16.5" x 8.62" x .75" minimum
Dust shields shall be included front and rear.
Bendix AD-9 Air Dryer
One dual compartment tank with a capacity of 800 cu in for wet tank and 1,400 cu in for primary
tank. One secondary tank with a capacity of 2,200 cu in. Total reservoir capacity 4,400 cu. inch.
Brake chambers to be 30 square inch front and 30 square inch rear, minimum. Brake system
shall be equipped with dual air pressure gauge located on dash and an alarm system which will
automatically activate (sound) when air pressure is 60 psi or less. All air lines to be color coded
nylon "synflex" and routed in protective grommets down the center of chassis frame.
Meritor Automatic slack adjustors, are to be installed on all four (4) wheels.
Air compressor – 18.7 CFM Wabco compressor.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Alarms: Check Engine Light and Stop Engine Light do not wire to alarm. Only Low oil
pressure or High Coolant Temperature is to be wired to an alarm.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Brake, Emergency: 30 square inches, spring type. Combination emergency and parking brake.
Spring activated. Dash mounted control valve.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Bumpers: Front and rear bumper to be 3/16" plate steel, one piece, smooth steel. 12" height for
front and rear bumpers. Rear bumper to have a 14” wrap-around, minimum.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
CNG Fill Door and Shut Off Valves: Must be labeled with a decals.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Color: National School Bus Yellow. Roof to be painted white. Paint must carry a 5 yr warranty.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Construction: Unit must be constructed to meet or exceed all FMVSS’ and state specifications in
effect at time of manufacture.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Cooling System:
1. 33 quart capacity minimum.
2. 87 GPM @ 2200 RPM water pump.
3. The radiator is to be equipped with a molded fiber reinforced nylon top and bottom tank.
These tanks are to be constructed with seam-free inlet and outlet fittings. The tanks are to be
sealed to a core by a resilient dual molded gasket with a field repairable crimp type retaining
strip. All cooling and heating hoses to be silicone.
4. The surge tank is to be molded polymer plastic, and is to be mounted above the radiator with
a sight glass for visual fill check.
5. Hydraulic fan with thermostatic controls is to be installed to drive the engine fan system.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Dimensions: Width shall not exceed 96” excluding mirrors. Overall length not to exceed 36 feet.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Doors: The service door shall be electric operated and of an outward opening type, under control
of driver and so designed as to prevent accidental opening. Door control mechanism shall be
located overhead of door and concealed behind a removable panel. Door shall be located ahead
of front wheels on right side of bus. Door shall seal against a stationary rubber and bottom step
edge. Vertical closing edges of door shall be equipped with flexible material to protect
passenger's fingers. Door hinges to be greaseable type. Door header pad to be included over
entrance and emergency door. Left side emergency door to be included and to comply with
FMVSS 217. The emergency door shall contain a device that keeps the door from closing past
the point at which the door is perpendicular to the side of the bus body, regardless of the body's
orientation.
The flip type seat, installed at the location of the side emergency door, shall be designed to
automatically assume and retain a vertical position when not in use. No portion of the seat frame
or bottom shall extend forward of the edge of the door frame when the seat is in the up position.
A minimum of 11 3/4" inches clearance must be provided for access to the side emergency door.
A red light shall be roof mounted over the rear window and side emergency door for illumination
of the escape areas.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Drive Line: Heavy duty Spicer SPL 140 series. Drive line safety guard shall be provided to
prevent shaft from whipping through floor or dropping to ground.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Emergency Equipment: Bus to be equipped with the following:
A. One (1) dry chemical type fire extinguisher.
B. One (1) metal type first aid kit, labeled.
C. One (1) body fluid clean-up kit, labeled.
D. One (1) wrecking bar.
E. One (1) set of triangular reflectors.
All emergency equipment is to comply with Chapter 171 regulations. All emergency equipment
is to be located and mounted in emergency equipment storage compartment in front header panel
located over front windshield. In any case, emergency equipment not visible to the driver should
be clearly marked as to location.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Engine: Cummins ISL-G. 8.9 liter, 280 HP
Five year/100,000 mile warranty
Block heater with external plug-in receptacle mounted in rear.
Engine to meet or exceed EPA 2010 emission standards
A removable safety guard shall be located around drive belt pulleys to protect personnel from
accidental contact with drive belts.
A diagnostic plug-in shall be supplied for engine diagnostics in the driver compartment as well
as the engine compartment.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Engine Compartment: Hinged full width vented door providing complete access to engine and
related components in engine compartment. Door must be of a design that will enable the door
to safely remain in a upright position when opened. Rear engine compartment shall be fully
insulated with thermal and sound barrier insulation sandwiched between interior davenport seat
panels and steel engine compartment panels. Insulation shall be of a quality to prevent heat,
fumes, and excessive noise from entering passenger compartment. Engine compartment door to
be grated to increase ventilation of engine compartment. A removable access panel located in the
rear of the engine compartment shall be provided. The access panel shall be 20” x 20” will be
easily removable from inside the passenger compartment and located behind the rear davenport
seat. Access panel should be of a sufficient size that will allow mechanic personnel to perform
maintenance to engine components not easily accessible from outside the bus (No Exceptions).
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Exhaust System: Single muffler with 4" tailpipe. Muffler to be heavy duty aluminized.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Exterior Side Paneling: Exterior side panels shall be 16 gauge smooth steel. There shall be a
minimum of 25 3/4" from bottom of floor to bottom of skirt.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Exterior Roof Paneling: The roof panels shall be double lapped, 20 gauge zinc coated steel,
riveted to each body bow frame. All roof sheets shall be sealed to prevent leaks.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Floor Construction: Flooring to be constructed of 14 gauge steel placed laterally. Cross
members are to be spaced on approximately 9" centers and shall extend the full length of body.
Cross members shall also extend the full width of body except at the wheelhouse area. Floor to
be covered with 5/8 inch marine grade plywood. The plywood is to be screwed down, not nailed.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Floor Covering: Heavy duty tan RCA rubber or equal. Floor under seats, over wheelhouses and
in driver's compartment to be covered with smooth rubber, .125" thick. Aisle and entrance steps
to be covered with slip resistant .1875" thick ribbed rubber. Floor covering must be permanently
bonded to floor and must not crack when subjected to sudden changes in temperature. All floor
seams must be sealed with waterproof sealer and covered with aluminum aisle trim. Floor
covering along walls shall be covered with metal cove molding. Floor covering shall be tan in
color. Step treads are to be tan stud tread and constructed of a slip resistant material.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Frame: 36,000 lb. GVW plate rating minimum. Main frame shall have one (1) piece full depth
rails, 9 5/8" high with 3" flanges of 1/4 channel steel, section modulus 10.1 cu. in., frame width
34", 50,000 PSI steel. Sub frame shall have dual “C” channels 50,000 PSI steel to flange
outward and is to be lowered 6” below main frame rails to best accommodate engine and related
components. Riveted construction required with full depth cross members.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Front Service Doors: Two front service doors with quick release locking latches are to be
supplied. These are to access the windshield wiper motors, power steering reservoir, and
windshield washer fluid reservoir.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Fuel System: The entire fuel system to be designed in accordance with the 2006 edition of
NFPA bulletin 52 for CNG vehicular fuel systems. The fuel cylinders must be certified to the
ANSI/NGV2 fuel tank standard.
Four (4) fuel cylinders rated at a service pressure of 3,600 psi. Each cylinder should have a
capacity of approximately 15 gasoline equivalent gallons when filled to 3,600 psi. The fuel
cylinders must meet ANSI NGV2 and FMVSS 304 standards and be mounted immediately aft of
the front axle. The cylinders are to be mounted between the frame rails. Stone guards should be
provided to protect the tanks and plumbing. Fuel cylinders must be capable of performing safely
and reliably for 20 years barring any physical damage. The fuel system must meet NFPA 52 and
FMVSS 303.
Each fuel cylinders should be equipped with a direct mounted combination manual shut-off
valve/temperature-pressure relief device (rupture disc and 212 degree F fusible plug) that is
parallel connected to a stainless steel supply manifold so that any tank may be isolated from the
system.
The supply manifold to be mounted in a protected location between the frame rails and should
feed a rigid, 3/8" diameter type 304 stainless steel fuel line extending to the engine compartment
entirely between the frame rails. The fuel line to be supported every 24 inches to prevent undue
vibration and flexure. A stainless steel quarter turn manual shutoff valve to be located in the fuel
line immediately down stream of the supply manifold. The valve should be able to be opened
and closed from beneath the vehicle and should be able to be closed from an easily accessible
remote location in the event of an emergency. All fuel cylinders to be filled from a 3600 psi
service pressure Staubli GMV/08 receptacle that meets the standard profile requirements of AGA
NGV-1. Fuel receptacle must include a check valve. Fuel fill receptacles should be located on
both the right side and left side of the unit allowing the bus to be refueled from either side. Each
fuel access door should be wired with an ignition interlock to prevent bus from starting with fuel
door opened.
A single fuel pressure regulator to be mounted in an easily accessible location in the engine
compartment. This regulator to incorporate water connections to prevent freeze up, a high
pressure filter, a high pressure sensor with over pressure relief valve, a pressure relief valve, a
pressure transducer for the dash mounted fuel gauge and an integral solenoid valve which
prevents the flow of gas when the ignition switch is in the "off" or "accessory" position and after
20 seconds of ignition "on" if the engine is not running as indicated by lack of an engine speed
signal from the ignition system. The over pressure relief outlet to be connected to a hose which
directs any discharge out of the engine compartment.
Gas to be supplied to the engine at approximately 100 psi from the regulator through a two stage
serviceable low pressure filter and an electronically controlled gas metering valve. Both the low
pressure filter and metering valve to be situated for easy access in the engine compartment. All
gas connections from regulator to engine to be made through gas service hose with double
crimped 1/2" inverted flare fittings. Using electronic engine speed input from the distributor less
ignition system, the metering valve should automatically reduce fuel flow after the engine
reaches rated speed to prevent engine damage due to over speed. The metering valve to be
reprogrammable for optimum performance with local fuel composition.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Fuses (Body): to be located in weather sealed access panel located beneath driver’s window.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Glass: Tempered clear glass.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Heaters/Defrosters: Front heater to have a minimum of 90,000 BTU. Underseat rear heaters to
have a minimum capacity of 80,000 BTU. One underseat heater to be installed approximately
one-third the distance from front of bus, drivers side; second underseat heater to be installed
approximately one-third the distance from rear of bus, drivers side. Bus shall be equipped with
defrosters of sufficient capacity to keep windshield clear of fog, ice and snow. Unit to have full
length windshield defroster channel for supplying hot air to windshield. Two (2) heater cutoff
valves to be located in the engine compartment. Two (2) defroster fans mounted overhead,
center and left. A 12,000 BTU driver's heater shall also be included. Heater hoses to be of
silicone with constant torque heater hose clamps. All under seat heaters shall be supplied with
serviceable filters. A heater circulator pump with heavy duty motor seals shall be located inside
the engine compartment. A separate circuit breaker for each heater to be included.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Horn: Dual electric horns to be provided.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Instruments/Panel: An 8-guage dash board shall be provided. Each gauge shall be individually
replaceable. All gauges to be backlit. Instrumentation on dash shall include a digital clock,
speedometer/odometer, ammeter, voltmeter, oil pressure gauge, tachometer/engine hour meter,
high water temperature and low oil pressure warning light and buzzer, water temperature gauge,
fuel level gauge, headlight high beam indicator, self canceling directional signals, emergency
door audible alarm, dual air pressure gauge, low air pressure warning light and buzzer, ignition
switch, auxiliary power port must be wired to accessory power. Instruments shall be easily
accessible for maintenance and repair and shall be mounted in such a way that each is clearly
visible to the driver while in normal seated position. The dash shall also include a long-life
printed circuit message warning panel, LED lighted. A weathertight engine compartment
instrument panel shall be located in rear engine compartment and shall include on/off toggle
safety switch, starter button, 150 amp main body circuit breaker, compartment light switch and
compartment light.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Ignition Interlock: For Fuel Doors on both sides.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Insulation: Ceiling, sides and rear panels to be insulated with minimum 1.5" thick blanket
fiberglass & polyester insulation to properly deaden sounds, reduce vibrations and provide
thermal barriers.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Interior Height: Interior body height from floor to center of roof to be a minimum of 77”.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Interior: All interior panels to have hemmed edges. Interior side panels to be aluminized steel
extending from lower edge of window to seal mounting rail. Interior to be white or tan in color.
Acoustic perforated headlining to be installed entire length of ceiling.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Lamps & Signals: Lamps shall conform to all FMVSS and state laws in effect at time of
manufacture. Lights to include eight way warning system. (Warning light system to include
master switch and master kill switch) Warning lights must be sequential.
Headlights: Halogen. Daytime running lamps.
Cluster: 3 amber front with protective shields; 3 red rear.
Marker: 2 front corners; 2 rear corners and 2 side roof, 2 rear skirt mounted marker lights,
2 front skirt mounted amber marker lights.
Stop/Tail: 1 right rear, 1 left rear, 7" round.
Back up: 2, 4" round with clear lens.
Stepwell: 1 minimum,operating with interior dome light switch.
Dome: 10 minimum. Five rows of 2 with separate switch for last two lights. One driver
dome light with separate switch.
Directional, Front: 2 amber.
Directional, Sides: 4 plain amber. 1 located behind entrance door below window rail; 1
located left side similar position. One each to be located toward rear of bus in
approximate area of rear wheelhouses.
Directional, Rear: To meet state standards. 7” round.
Engine Compartment: 2 lights to illuminate compartment.
Stop/Tail: 2 located in top portion of engine compartment
visible when engine door is in open position.
Reflectors: 3 on each side of bus. 2 on rear.
Stop Signal: Shall be equipped with an air operated reflectorized side stop arm,
manufactured by Specialty Manufacturing Co.
Mounted in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 171, 67 PA Code.
Crossing arm: Air operated with yellow fiberglass rod, and holding magnet.
Kill switch to be supplied to disable arm.
Emergency override switch shall be included.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Lettering/Numbering: Under window lateral strip to be lettered, six inch minimum, to read
"NORTH PENN SCHOOL DISTRICT". Bus numbers to be lettered center rear and on four
corners and the front bumper of each bus. Buses to be numbered:
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Low Oil Pressure or High Coolant Temperature: Is to be wired to an alarm only.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Rubrails shall be installed on the compartment doors in line with body mounted rubrails.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Manuals: An operating manual, chassis, body, and engine service manual, wiring diagrams
available via internet, and a parts book shall be furnished to the school district upon delivery.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Mirrors: Heated. Two Rosco Eye Max crossview mirrors. Two (2) 7" x 10" Rosco Open View
rearview mirrors are to be supplied. Upper mirror to be flat glass and the lower mirror to be
convex. Interior mirror to be 10" x 30"
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Mudflaps: Two front and two rear. Fenderettes two front and two rear.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Oil Filter: Full flow type. Replaceable spin on element.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Power Distribution Center: Shall be weather-tight. To be located inside engine compartment.
Bus shall house all chassis fuses and relays.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Radio AM/FM/CD/PA: Radio to be supplied with (8) eight deluxe roof mounted speakers.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Reflective Markings: The outside perimeter of each emergency exit shall be outlined with a
minimum 1" wide yellow 3M brand reflective tape. The outer perimeter of the rear of the bus
body shall be outlined with a 2" wide yellow 3M brand reflective tape. A 2 1/2" wide yellow
3M brand reflective tape extending the length of the bus body, located at the belt line, shall be
provided. The front and rear hinged signs shall be 3M reflective.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Relief Valve Discharge Vent System: All safety relief valve discharges (each fuel cylinder and
the regulator) to be connected to a common chassis mounted rigid metal 1 1/2 inch tube
terminating at the manufacturers recommended location for discharge. To be equipped with a
protective cover to prevent dirt and water from collecting in the line. A 1/4 inch pipe plug to be
provided in the vent manifold for use in verifying that the vent system is clear and a petcock to
be provided at the low point for water drainage.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Rub Rails: Minimum of four rub rails, all 4 1/4" wide to be supplied as follows:
One below windows.
One at seat cushion level.
One at floor level.
One at bottom of skirt
Rub rails to be a minimum of 16 gauge steel attached at each body post
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Side Emergency Door: Rub rails are to be included on the side emergency door.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Seats: Passenger seats non-belt ready to have brown upholstery. Driver's seat to be National
with right side armrest. Three point lap/shoulder belt with adjustable pillar retractor shall be
provided for driver's seat. Brown fabric required.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Side Barrier: A modesty panel must be provided under the right side barrier.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Shock Absorbers: Heavy duty direct acting double action piston type.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Suspension: Front: Rated 14,000 Lbs. steer axle air suspension.
Rear:
Hendrickson "Comfort Air" drive axle air suspension, rated 23,000 lbs. at ground.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Steering Gear: Integral full power. TRW with 18.2 to 1 ratio. Steering Wheel: 18" minimum
diameter wheel mounted on tilt and telescoping column.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Steps: Three step entrance covered with tan stud tread rubber with white nosing. Entrance grab
handle to be provided. Galvanized steel stepwell liners.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Stop Engine Light and or Check Engine Light: Not be wired to an alarm.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Sun Visor: A adjustable plastic sun visor shall be provided over driver's side of windshield.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Tires: 11R22.5, 16 ply LRH steel radial tubeless tires. Highway front, M & S rear tread.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Towing: Tow hooks provided front and rear.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Transmission: Allison 3000 PTS with push button shift. Shift panel to be mounted on the dash
to the driver's right side. Five year/unlimited mileage warranty.
Automatic transmission to be equipped with a Stewart-Warner water to oil heat exchanger or
equal. Transmission cooling shall be accomplished by a separate oil to coolant heat exchanger.
The unit is to be external from the radiator with a minimum capacity of 2,100 BTU's per minute.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Ventilation: Body shall be equipped with a static type, non adjustable exhaust roof ventilator
located in low pressure area of front roof. A single center mounted roof escape hatch shall be
provided.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Warranty: A minimum body and chassis warranty of 12 months or 12,000 miles (per bus) shall
be provided. Bidder shall provide specific information concerning warranty offered.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Wheels: Six 8.25 X 22.5 hub-piloted wheels. All wheels to be interchangeable.
Exception:____________________________________________________________
Wheelbase: 217" minimum wheelbase.
Exception: ________________________________________________________________
Wheelhousings: Inside wheelhouse height shall not exceed 10" . Fenderettes (4) rubber covers
to be included.
Exception: ________________________________________________________________
Windows: Entrance door and rear glass to be flat safety type of sufficient quality to prevent
distortion of view in any direction. Driver's window to be double sliding aluminum sash. An
Emergency Window shall be located in the rear of the bus. It shall be outward opening with a
minimum of 57" horizontal opening and a minimum of 22" vertical opening. Window to be
equipped with an audible buzzer which will sound when latch is moved toward open position,
and an automatic locking support device to hold window in its open position. Pneumatic springs
to be included to aid in the ease of operation. Four (4) Emergency Escape Windows, push out,
side sash, vertically hinged, with buzzer signal and positive lock shall be supplied for each unit.
Exception: ________________________________________________________________
Windshield: 2 Piece curved bonded.
Exception: ________________________________________________________________
Windshield Wipers & Washers: Bus to be equipped with two heavy duty positive action, electric
wipers and washers (intermittent type only). Washer sprayer to be attached to wiper arm. Wipers
to be bottom mounted.
Exception: ________________________________________________________________
Wiring/Electrical: Chassis wiring to be number and color coded and a wiring diagram is to be
furnished with the bus. Wiring shall be encased in loom with convoluted properties meeting
SAE specifications. All chassis wiring to be routed through convoluted tubing and terminating
in a master control box completely sealed and weatherproofed. Access to be provided to master
control box from outside through hinged lockable access door located above floor level
immediately below the driver's window. Body wiring is to be color and number coded and a
wiring diagram is to be mounted inside the access panel door. Wiring to run down left side of
body over windows behind completely removable cove molding. Cove molding must be
removable without loosening side windows. All wires shall be insulated and protected by
coverings of fibrous loom (or equal) which shall protect them from external damage and
minimize dangers from shorts. Wires to be fastened securely at intervals of not more than 24".
Backup alarm, minimum 112 decibels, to be included. All wiring shall be protected by
automatic resetting circuit breakers.
Exception: ________________________________________________________________
CHILD CHECK SYSTEM:
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 viand 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. There shall be a
snooze button to delay the resetting of the system while students are on board when the bus is
turned off.
Exception: ________________________________________________________________
ROOF MOUNTED STROBE LIGHT
Strobe light shall be mounted on the roof of the school bus. The light shall be located on the
center line of the roof no less that 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:
A. Meet Class 1 requirements of SAE Standard J1318.
B. 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.
Exception: _________________________________________________________________
NORTH PENN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Lansdale, PA
BUS SPECIFICATIONS
84 PASSENGER 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 manufacturers
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 floor covering.
b. Exceptions
Windshield:
a. Two (2) piece tinted safety plate, curved.
b. 3,368 square inches 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” rubber under the seats with ribbed aisle,
seams
covered with aluminum striping, 1/8” rubber drivers area,
front and rear
wheelhousing completely covered with molded
rubber, cove molding at
body sides, floor covering to be tan.
c. 5/8” marine grade plywood sub-floor - screwed down.
d. Stepwell: The stepwell will be slanted to the entrance aisle, three step,
23”depth. Entrance steps covered with 3/16” tan stud tread rubber 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. 12,000 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. 80,000 BTU underseat heater located on left side behind rear axle,
80,000 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 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
will not extend below floor level.
f. Floor: Floor exceeds FMVSS 221 joint strength; constructed using 14
gauge steel panels with joints every 28” or 35” sections. Each joint
strengthened by a steel bar on one side and a 3/16” angle steel bar on
the other side, welded and riveted together; cross members spaced
every 9” between floor joints.
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 embossed in roofing sheet metal over each window, not
attached to panel; roof sheets to be 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. Pop rivets or screw type fasteners are unacceptable in exterior and
interior construction except for access panels.
l. Stepwell skid plate to be provided.
m. Exceptions
Electrical:
a. Stepwell light operated 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. LED Air operated
side body stop-arm with flashing LED lights.
i. Self-canceling directional signals with indicator light on dash; exterior
7” amber front and rear. LED Side directional lights below windows
each side, two (2) per side. LED
j. Solenoid breaker disconnecting body circuits when ignition is turned
off.
k. Double row dome lights with separate switch control for rear half of
dome lights; separate circuit for single dome light over driver; dome
lights mounted over seats and aisle area.
l. Wiring to be color and number coded. Wiring diagram to be included
in exterior electrical service panel below.
m. Buzzers for all emergency exits, door, windows, hatches etc.
n. Switch panel: Located below driver’s window; individual resetting
circuit breakers for each circuit; circuit breakers located in
compartment behind switch panel; panel located exterior under driver’s
window; this compartment is sealed from moisture. Switches must be
rocker design. The panel is to 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. Four (4) halogen headlights required
q. Bus shall have a low profile, white flashing strobe light mounted on the
rear of the unit.
r. 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. 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” hi-performance insulation in roof, sides (front & rear including
corners and roof bows, sidewalls.
b. Interior noise reduction package; includes 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. There shall be a snooze button
to delay the resetting of the system while students are on board when
the bus is turned off.
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 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 25” deep x 97” long
b. Double luggage compartment right side mid-mount:
22” high x 25” deep x 97” long
c. Double luggage compartment right-hand overhang:
19” high x 25” deep x 75” long
d. Compartments to be equipped with lights and locks
NORTH PENN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Lansdale, PA
CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS
84 PASSENGER BUS 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 2014 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 9 5/8” web and 3”
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. 232” wheelbase
b. Turning radius - at curb 31’ 1” maximum
c. 486”overall length.
d. Front overhang 93”.
e. Exceptions
Axle:
a. Front: 14,600 lb capacity with wide track design.
b. Rear 23,000 lb. capacity, Rear axle ratio 5.38 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 – Hankook AH12.
b. Rear four (4) 11R x 22.5 (16 ply) highway – Hankook AH12.
c. Exceptions
Suspension:
a.
Front: Heavy Duty Parabolic tapered leaf springs with minimum of
three (3) leaves each 4” x 56” 7,300 lb. capacity each at ground.
b. Rear: 2-Stage flat 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. Dust shields front and rear
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 20” front chamber, 24” 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. 240 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 automatic resetting circuit breakers.
h. Equipped with dual electric horns.
i. Key shut down only.
j. Locking Battery compartment door.
k. Child check system which requires driver to return to rear of the unit and
disengage prior to departure from bus.
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, 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 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 2013 emmission requirements.
• 4-cycle diesel, in line 6 cylinder.
• 250 hp at 2,200 rpm
• 660 ft lb. gross torque
• Turbocharger.
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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 709 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:
• Bus 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 auxiliary heater with 7 day
timer.
f. Radiator to be able to swing out to permit easy access for routine
maintenance, cleaning, and engine service.
g. Exceptions
Bumper:
a. Front and rear to be 3/16” plate steel, one piece, wrap around with die
formed strength ridges; height 12
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