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

31.1.10 As an option, a lift with a folding platform for better visibility out the lift door window shall be
offered. This lift shall be a Ricon Titanium K-Series, or approved equal. The lift shall meet all of the
requirements listed above.
31.2 Wheelchair Securement
31.2.1 The wheelchair/mobility-device securement system shall be the Kinedyne Sure-Lok Retractor
Series with ‘L’ track or ramped ‘L’ track, Q’Straint Q-8300-A1-L system, American Seating ARM System or
MTA approved equal. The system shall have heavy-duty retractors that shall quickly and easily secure a
wheelchair and occupant. Systems provided shall be capable of securing wheelchairs and specialized
mobility devices such as "Amigos". Alternate systems proposed must include independent
wheelchair/mobility-device securements and retractable passenger seatbelt/shoulder-strap restraints.
31.2.2 Wheelchair tie down system shall consist of four (4) floor attachment points per location for the
chair. The strap configuration shall consist of a minimum of four (4) fully automatic heavy-duty
retractors that can be quickly fastened to the floor attachment points and the wheelchair. The heavyduty
retractors shall be self-locking and self-tensioning. Tie downs shall utilize grade 8 fasteners of the
size required by the securement system’s OEM. The tie down fastener shall include, as a minimum, SAE
grade 8 cap screws, SAE grade 8 hexagon nuts and harden washers.
31.2.3 All floor securement plates shall meet all state and federal guidelines as described in Section
3.8.8. Floor anchorage points shall be Kinedyne Sure-Lok or Q’Straint Heavy Duty ‘L’ Track, ramped ‘L’
track or MTA approved equal, utilizing corrosion resistant steel or aluminum and usable for front or rear
tie downs or shared by both. All anchorage points shall be recessed and nominally flush with the floor
to prevent a tripping hazard. Recessed area shall be sealed prior to anchorage point installation to
prevent the intrusion of water.
31.2.4 Occupant and wheelchair securement shall use an integrated system and be securely fastened.
Occupant restraint system shall meet ADA requirements and all applicable FMVSS 403 and 404
requirements. Lap belt, included as part of the occupant restraint system, shall be 108 inches.
31.2.5 All wall-mounted belt securement tracks must be mounted into a reinforced sidewall. Wall
mounting into the standard sidewall is unacceptable.
31.2.6 The securement configurations proposed and the hardware utilized must comply with all
applicable Maryland State and Federal Department of Transportation (ADA) regulations and guidelines.
31.2.7 All proposals shall include a system of storing securement equipment in an efficient, orderly
manner so that the equipment is readily available when needed and secured out of the way when not
being used. The storage system shall ensure that stored equipment shall remain secured in any type of
vehicular accident. Storage Bags provided by the tie-down manufacturer or open boxes on the floor are
acceptable. The storage system shall be approved by the MTA.
31.2.8 The bidder shall submit a proposed plan for providing two (2) wheelchair locations and
securement with their Exceptions/Approved Equals requests. The minimum clear floor space for each
wheelchair location shall be 30” x 54”, except for the 138” SRW, which shall be 30” x 52” minimum.
32 PAINT, LETTERING AND DECALS
32.1 Vehicles not manufactured with exterior panels of gel-coated fiberglass or pre-primed, pre-painted
steel or aluminum skins shall be painted with Dupont Imron 5000, 3.5 VOC; PPG Concept Acrylic
Urethane; or approved equal fleet white, to match the OEM cab “White” paint. The exterior 2 mil coat
of white finish shall not be required if the exterior skin is pre-finished with an approved process
rendering an equivalent “White” finish. Unpainted or exposed surfaces and edges of any approved pre-
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