Paratransit Van
PCID NO. 1154
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
PENNSYLVANIA COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION (PCID)
Paratransit Van (Converted Van Type Passenger Vehicle)
PCID NO. 1154
Eff. May 19, 2015
This PCID covers requirements for a Passenger Type Dual Rear Tire Van (Non-Raised Roof), converted for
forward facing wheelchair spaces, fold down flip seats and/or fixed seats.
The following shall indicate MINIMUM requirements including all genuine parts, accessories, equipment, and
safety features considered standard, whether mentioned herein or not. The vehicle shall comply with all
applicable Federal Safety Standards and ADA Requirements. Two (2) seating layouts will be defined in these
specifications. Bidders must be able to supply both. Manufacturer’s floor plan layout shall be supplied
with your bid. Failure to supply any of this information shall be cause for bid rejection. All required
Federal Transit Administration’s certification forms shall be included in the bid proposal.
Required Equipment
CHASSIS:
10,360 lb. GVWR, minimum.
Wheelbase and cab-to-axle compatible with specified floor plan.
Front and rear bumpers.
Heavy-duty suspension.
ENGINE:
Minimum 3.5 liter EcoBoost V-6 gas engine.
Increased capacity cooling with coolant recovery system.
TRANSMISSION:
Six (6) speed Select Shift automatic.
Auxiliary transmission oil cooler.
FRONT AXLE:
GAWR compatible with chassis OEM.
Heavy-duty front shock absorbers.
Power steering.
Steering Stabilizer.
Front end alignment shall be done by the distributor prior to delivery with alignment sheet attached.
REAR AXLE:
GAWR compatible with chassis OEM.
Heavy-duty rear shock absorbers.
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BRAKES:
Brakes on all wheels shall be heaviest duty available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). The
vehicle shall be equipped with an antilock brake system if available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer.
ELECTRICAL:
Remote controlled, dual low-mounted type exterior rear view mirrors, 5” x 8” minimum.
Minimum 210 amp capacity alternator, OEM chassis.
Gauge for water temperature.
12 volt maintenance free dual battery system.
Schematic for all added electrical equipment that shows where added equipment was electrically attached to
existing factory electric power.
FUEL TANK(S):
Fuel tank capacity, maximum available from the manufacturer of model bid (25-gallon minimum fuel tank).
WHEELS AND TIRES:
16” Steel wheels with hub caps.
Wheels and radial tires compatible with specified GVWR.
Full size spare wheel and tire shall be located unmounted inside of van.
BODY:
Dual electric windshield wipers with intermittent feature.
Dual electric horns
Power locks and windows
Two under hood lights shall be LED with a minimum of 50 lumens and shall include a high temperature lens.
One underhood strip light with a minimum of 100 lumens is acceptable.
Dual windshield washers including antifreeze type solvent.
Manufacturer’s standard AM/FM/CD stereo system with front and rear speakers.
OEM Bucket type driver & passenger with seat with air bags.
Armrest and sun visor for driver & passenger.
Solid Windows and vented, where possible, to provide ventilation.
Privacy glass in all windows.
Position hold back devices shall be furnished to hold the rear doors in the maximum open position while
loading or unloading wheelchair passengers.
Dome lights (1 front and 1 rear) with switch on dash and door operated switches on all doors.
Day/night inside rear view mirror.
Handrail at entrance door for convenience of ambulatory passengers.
Necessary insulation shall be provided throughout the vehicle (ceiling and walls) to insure maximum heat and
cooling efficiency.
Interior lining shall be OEM for the ceiling and walls. Lining shall be installed to cover openings and posts
providing a smooth finish and shall be a minimum of 1/8” vinyl type hardboard, Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic
(FRP) or molded one piece side walls and door panels that is congruous to industry standards. Color shall be
compatible with the color in driver’s compartment.
Back-up alarm system.
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Front and rear mud flaps.
Tilt steering.
AIR CONDITIONING/HEATER:
Chassis manufacturer’s highest available combination air conditioning and heater unit shall be installed in the
front and rear sections of the vehicle
FLOOR:
Flooring shall be 1/2” exterior grade plywood throughout the passenger area securely fastened to the steel van
floor. It shall be covered, wall-to-wall, with a non-skid type one-piece wall-to-wall transit grade floor covering,
GerFloor or equal. Edges shall be sealed and caulked.
EXTERIOR PAINT AND INTERIOR COLORS:
Vehicle exterior paint shall be a “white” finish as the standard color. Interior ceiling and walls shall be the
standard color as provided by the manufacturer.
FIRE, FIRSTAID AND EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT:
A wall mounted First Aid Kit (Johnson and Johnson First Aid Kit #8172 or approved equal).
Five pound dry chemical type A-B-C fire extinguisher.
Emergency warning triangle kit.
OSHA approved Body Fluids Clean-Up Kit in a hard shell case shall be provided.
These items shall be securely mounted in appropriate brackets provided by the manufacturer and installed in a
location accessible to the driver; locations not to impede passenger traffic in the aisle way.
Layout Specific Equipment (to be referenced by Layout)
Rear Wheelchair Lift: ADA approved lift shall have been tested to a static load of 1,000 lb. and an 800 lb. rated
lifting capacity. Rear loader shall be powered by electric or electric-hydraulic system, which shall operate off
the chassis electrical system. Loader shall have a downward travel distance from the vehicle floor as required to
properly load and unload wheelchair passengers. Platform dimensions shall be approximately 34" wide by 51"
long by 2" base with curb ramp and shall be equipped with a stop to prevent the wheelchair from inadvertently
rolling off the platform during loading and unloading. Platform shall power retract to a vertical position when
not in use for storage inside the van. Control box or boxes to operate the lift shall be furnished and located for
operation by an attendant or the wheelchair passenger from inside or outside the vehicle. It shall be equipped
with a safety switch to prevent operation of the lift when door is closed. Lift must be capable of being manually
raised and lowered to evacuate vehicle in case of emergency and shall be equipped with a handrail. The OEM
van interior light, and a dedicated light illuminating the area where the lift platform will rest when lowered shall
operate when the doors (s) is (are) closed. Controls must be located so that the operation of the doors does not
restrict access to the control switches. Placement of the controls must be accessible to the operator. Control
boxes shall have an interior light to illuminate the switches and to be secured with a lock. A visual warning
signal shall be located in the driver’s compartment for detection when side door (s) are not in a fully locked
position. The lift shall comply with all current ADA requirements, and written documentation of full manually
raised and lowered to evacuate vehicle in case of emergency. Lift shall have a manual backup system that
allows operation at rated capacity of all function in case of power loss. The lift shall meet NHTSA requirements
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for section 403 and 404. Cost to include the end user’s choice of Braun Vista Series, Braun Century-2 Series,
Ricon Model S-Series & Ricon KlearVue.
Rear Doors: Approximately 56” clearance meeting ADA requirements between the floor and the top of the door
opening. Door shall be properly sealed for protection from the elements when doors are in the closed position.
Position hold back devices shall be furnished to hold the rear doors in the maximum open position while
loading or unloading wheelchair passengers.
The right front passenger door shall be an OEM type.
Passenger Entrance Door: The passenger entrance door shall be a two leaf outward opening style, located
behind the “B” pillar. It shall have a minimum clear opening of 33” and overall clear height of 76”, measured
from the first step. Step risers shall be a minimum of 8” and tread depth a minimum of 9”. Ground to first
step shall be 9” + ½”.
Wheelchair Positions: Wheelchair securement location and seat belt/shoulder harness system must be in
accordance with ADA Requirements. Sure-Lok Titan System, Q-Straint Deluxe QRT Restraint System or
approved equal. Locks shall also be capable of adjustment to properly fit various sizes of wheelchairs.
Recessed track shall be supplied for attachment of wheelchairs in accordance with ADA Requirements.
Double forward facing fold down seat: Each seat shall include an integrated retractable lap and shoulder belt.
Single forward facing fold down seat: Each seat shall include an integrated retractable lap and shoulder belt.
Double forward facing fixed seat: Each seat shall include an integrated retractable lap and shoulder belt.
Single forward facing fixed seat: Each seat shall include an integrated retractable lap and shoulder belt.
NHTSA requires a 3-point shoulder restraint system shall be supplied for each passenger for vehicles under
10,000 GVWR.
Layout 1154/A: Option shall include all required equipment and specified body layout as indicated
below.
Three (3) double forward facing fixed seats.
One (1) single forward facing fixed seat.
One (1) double forward facing fold down seat.
One (1) single forward facing fold down seat.
One (1) wheelchair securement and occupant restraint system (Sure-Lok or Q-Straint as specified in purchase
order).
One (1) ADA Compliant wheelchair lift package (Braun or Ricon as specified in purchase order).
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Layout 1154/B: Option shall include all required equipment and specified body layout as indicated
below.
One (1) double forward facing fixed seat.
One (1) single forward facing fixed seat.
Two (2) double forward facing fold down seats.
One (1) single forward facing fold down seat.
Two (2) wheelchair securement and occupant restraint systems (Sure-Lok or Q-Straint as specified in purchase
order).
One (1) ADA Compliant wheelchair lift package (Braun or Ricon as specified in purchase order).
Optional Equipment:
1. Two (2) Camera, Windshield Mounted Recording System
A two (2) camera windshield mounted, video system shall be a continuous loop recording system with 8 hours
of continuous recording with data stored on a removable solid state drive. Video and audio shall have the
capability to replay on any computer without the need of special software. The camera shall be provided with a
tamper resistant lockable security enclosure with an upgraded night vision LED Module. No subscription of
annual fee required. Rosco Dual-Vision DV101E, Zen-Tinel CFR-WM or approved equal.
2. 3.2L Power Stroke I-5 diesel engine with block heater. To also include Manual Regenerative Initiation
with Active Regenerative Inhibitor.
3. Reverse Sensing System.
4. Rear window defroster.
5. Driver & Passenger running boards.
6. Recover Driver & right front seats to match passenger seats.
7. Stacking Lift – Braun Vista or Ricon KlearVue – to offer better visibility out the rear door.
8. Floor Tracking System –Floor Plan A - covering entire cargo passenger area with an adjustable tracking
system to enable relocation of seating and adjustment of floor plan. Option to include seat bases for
selected seat plan. Example – AbiliTrax or prior approved equal.
9. Floor Tracking System - Floor Plan B- covering entire cargo passenger area with an adjustable tracking
system to enable relocation of seating and adjustment of floor plan. Option to include seat bases for
selected seat plan. Example – AbiliTrax or prior approved equal.
Material Master – No Material Master established for this commodity.
Quality Assurance Specialist: Gerald Grecek, CPPB
Quality Assurance Supervisor: Brian Vulgaris
Division Chief: Janice Pistor
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