Specifications

December 2013
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR
PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF HEAVY-DUTY BUSES
RFP SRTA-2014-01
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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Rubber fenders shall be furnished at each wheelhouse and shall be formed so as to
effectively prevent road water/dirt from splashing up and onto driver's mirror and
windows.
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15.11 Splash Apron
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Splash aprons, made of not less than one-quarter inch (1/4"), three-ply rubberized fabric,
or one-quarter inch (1/4") cured masticated tire friction material, black color, shall be
provided at the rear of the wheelhousings, projecting downward to a point approximately
six inches (6") above ground with coach loaded. Aprons shall have a maximum width
compatible with the understructure of the coach.
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15.12 Drip Moldings
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Water-deflecting roof gutters shall be provided over the side windows and doors.
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15.13 Access Panels
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a. There shall be adequate access to the engine compartment and rear mounted air
conditioning compressor. The manufacturer shall provide easily removable frame
members, etc. so as to allow quick access of components.
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b. All panels shall provide adequate space to assure easy removal of components
or sub-components.
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c. All access panels, except for the rear engine door, shall be secured by the use of
five-sixteenths inch (5/16") square key locking devices.
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d. There shall be exterior access to the engine compartment at the rear, left, and
right side of the coach.
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e. All service and access panels shall be hinged at the top with a continuous rubber
or stainless steel hinge. Hinges shall not be painted.
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f. All exterior service doors shall be equipped with no less than two (2) heavy duty
gas assisted struts for ease of opening and firm closure of doors.
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g. The fuel closure door shall be large enough to allow for easy hook-up of the
Emco-Wheaton fuel nozzle, or approved equal. The minimum dimensions of
the fuel door opening shall be ten inches (10") square.
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h. Any exterior accessible electrical compartments shall be sealed to protect its
contents from inclement weather.
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i. The battery box door shall be secured with no less than two (2) exterior rubber
locks to allow quick access to the batteries.
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j. The front access panel (if equipped) for lights, towing connector and towing eyes
shall be hinged and secured with no less than two (2) five-sixteenths inch (5/16")
square key lock devices. Wiper motors shall be accessible from removable
panels located on the exterior of the coach.