MEMORANDUM TO: Holders of Contracts Documents FROM: Karen ...

14.4 All joints in floor covering shall be butt-cut type. The pieces shall meet flush in order to avoid water
seepage. Floor covering shall be bonded to the floor with waterproof sealer.
14.5 Steps shall be sloped only enough to preclude water accumulation in the stepwell. Step treads and
exposed vertical risers shall be of matching colored material, with integrally molded nosing, and be
consistent with the passenger area.
14.6 A permanent two (2) inch wide, full width, bright yellow or white band shall mark the edge of each
step. The colors shall be permanently blended into the tread covering material. Each tread shall be
completely sealed around the edges with a waterproof rubber sealant.
14.7 A stepwell low voltage electric heater pad, such as Ultra Heat SH-267 or Lighthouse Warm
Welcome, or approved equal, shall be installed on the first step beneath the floor covering of the initial
step to eliminate ice and snow build-up.
14.8 The top surface of any wheelchair securement floor plates shall not constitute a tripping hazard
and meet all state and federal guidelines.
14.9 Deleted.
15 MIRRORS
15.1 Two (2) fully adjustable, Rosco, Lucerix/Metagal, B&R or approved equal, exterior left side/right
side, side view mirrors shall be provided. Each head shall incorporate replaceable mirrors including: a 9 x
7 inch flat mirror (minimum), and a separate 4 x 6 inch (minimum) convex mirror. The convex mirror
shall be located below the flat glass mirror so as to allow for increased driver visibility along both sides
of the vehicle. The mirror housing shall be molded and feature one point mounting, so as to provide an
undistorted view of the rear corners of the vehicle. The mirrors shall be heated and remote controlled,
with an LED turn signal in the mirror that can be viewed from behind the bus.
15.2 Mirror brackets are to be made from carbon tubing or anodized cast aluminum, black in color.
Brackets shall be spring-loaded, feature single point mounting and be designed to fold out of the way
without damage to the mirrors or vehicle body upon contact with an obstruction or when met with
resistance.
15.3 The left side mirror shall be mounted on the driver’s door and be electrically and remotely
adjustable. The right side mirror shall be electrically and remotely operated. The right side mirror shall
be fender mounted and braced from behind the fender with a stiffening plate, of a material which does
not contribute to galvanic corrosion.
15.4 Interior mirror(s) shall be placed so as to allow the driver to observe passengers throughout the
vehicle without leaving his/her seat and without shoulder movement. With a full load, the driver shall be
able to observe passengers anywhere in the bus, including the rear wheelchair area, rear seats and
anywhere in the aisle via a minimum 6” X 16” mirror that shall be mounted in front and over the driver.
In addition, a minimum 3”x 9” rectangular rearview mirror, OEM’s standard chassis rearview mirror with
non-glare day/night feature as located by the OEM or approved equal, shall be installed in the middle of
and on the front windshield for driver’s view of and through bus interior. The location of the interior
mirrors shall be approved by the MTA at the PDR and shall be consistent throughout each build.
16 DOORS
16.1 The vehicle shall be equipped with four (4) doors: A passenger entrance door with steps on the
curbside front, a driver’s entrance door on the roadside front, rear door(s) for use as an emergency exit,
and a minimum 42 inch wide wheelchair lift service door on the curbside of the vehicle. If the vehicle is
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