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ITEM THREE: REVISED TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (REVISIONS IN RED) T8000‐0368 ADDENDUM # 6
1.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 1.1 PURPOSE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SMALL BUSES FOR LOTS The purpose of this specification is to provide a transit quality paratransit vehicle manufactured on a standard cutaway chassis with provision for stand-up entry, a wheelchair lift and tie downs as detailed in this specification. All body, floor and roof joints must be tightly sealed to eliminate drafts and water leaks. Vehicle shall exhibit attention to workmanship and detail. Used, shopworn, or prototype vehicles are not acceptable. Vehicles furnished to these specifications must meet or exceed all requirements herein. ALL VEHICLES DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS SPECIFICATION MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA). 1.2 REQUIREMENTS 1.2.1 Vehicles are to be equipped with low emissions gasoline or diesel engines and must provide sufficient power to allow the vehicle to meet acceleration, top speed and gradeability requirements for demand-responsive service. 1.2.2 Vehicles shall provide features essential for safe, efficient and comfortable operation. Driver shall have optimum road and traffic visibility under all driving conditions. The vehicle must be maneuvered easily in normal and heavy traffic. The coaches shall be able to operate daily on all urban, suburban and rural primary and secondary roads within the state of Maryland. 1.2.3 Vehicles shall be designed and manufactured using a heavy-duty, RV/commercial cutaway van chassis of the latest model year available, or approved equal, as specified herein. 1.2.4 Vehicle assembler, converter, or second stage manufacturer whose product is offered, as part of this bid must be formally approved by the chassis manufacturer for the additions made to/upon the chassis. Bidder shall provide a letter or certificate for the body manufacturer from the chassis manufacturer verifying full compliance with the manufacturer’s transit vehicle quality program and that all warranties offered by the original chassis manufacturer shall be transferred to the Procuring Agency. Failure to provide such certification with the bid will result in rejection of the bid as non-responsive. 1.2.5 Vehicles must comply with all relevant Maryland State Department of Transportation and Department of Motor Vehicle regulations as well as any requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. 1.2.6 Vehicles must comply with the accessibility regulations established by the United States Department of Transportation as specified in 49 CFR Parts 27, 37, and 38, as amended. 1.2.7 Vehicles offered under this procurement must comply with vehicle testing requirements of USDOT 49 CFR Part 665, as amended. The bidder shall submit a letter of certification, titled Form CM-3: Certification of Federal Vehicle Testing, with their Technical Proposal stating that the "vehicle proposed has (has not) been tested at the Altoona Bus Research and Testing Center (ABRTC) for a 7 Year/200,000 mile test cycle (5 Year/150,000 mile for the 138” SRW) and is (is not) exempt from testing". If the proposed vehicle is exempt from testing, the bidder shall attach the reasons and a certificate of exemption from the FTA. a) If the vehicle has been tested, the complete report of test results must accompany the Technical Proposal. b) If the proposed vehicle must be tested, a schedule of test dates PAGE 1 OF 40
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Page 17 and 18: 5.13 Contractor shall provide prici
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Page 43 and 44: 33.14.18 A Motorola Astro XTL 2500
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Page 51 and 52: Specific subsystems and components
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ITEM FIVE: UNIT PRICE SCHEDULE (REV
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SMALL BUS Item Description Quantity
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Miscellaneous 42 Lockable driver's
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