Specifications

December 2013
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR
PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF HEAVY-DUTY BUSES
RFP SRTA-2014-01
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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15.15 Towing Eyes
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Two (2) front towing eyes, concealed and located above the bumper, shall be provided. Two (2) rear
towing eyes will be located beneath the rear bumper on the main chassis structure to allow the coach
to be lifted by a towing vehicle without damage to the rear bumper, body panels, or structure.
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16. WINDOWS
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16.1 Windshield
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The windshield shall incorporate a two-piece design constructed of one-quarter inch (1/4") thick
safety plate laminated glass. Both right-hand and left-hand windshields shall be retained in the
body structure with "zip-lock" black rubber extrusions for ease of maintenance. The operator’s
section of the windshield shall be sloped at sufficient angle to minimize windshield reflections and
glare.
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16.2 Windshield Wipers and Washers
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a. Windshield wipers and equipment shall be Sprague Electric, or approved equal, and
shall provide an adjustable time delay feature. The coach shall be equipped with
variable speed windshield wiper for each half of the windshield with separate controls
for each side. No part of the windshield mechanism shall be damaged by manual
manipulation of the arm. At 60 MPH, no more than 10 percent (10%) of the wiped
area shall be lost due to windshield wiper lift. Both wipers shall park along the
edges of the windshield glass. Windshield wiper motor mechanisms shall be easily
accessible for repairs or service from inside or outside the coach and shall be removable
as complete units.
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b. The windshield washer system shall deposit washing fluid on the windshield from nozzles
attached to the wiper arms and shall evenly and completely wet the entire wiped area.
The windshield washer system shall have a reservoir of at least two (2) gallons located
for easy refilling. The reservoir itself shall be translucent for easy determination of fluid
level. Reservoir, reservoir pumps, lines and fittings shall be corrosion resistant and
protected from freezing.
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16.3 Side Windows
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a. All passenger windows shall be manufactured by Ricon, or approved equal.
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b. Windows shall have black anodized aluminum frames. All windows shall be ¾ lower
egress and all windows of the same size shall be interchangeable. All egress handles
shall be located towards the front of the coach. Windows shall be designed to prevent the
entrance of air and water when windows are closed. Near each window there shall be
instructions on decals or aluminum plates that sufficiently explain emergency exit
procedures. Location of the metal decal shall be determined by the SRTA.
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c. The lower section of the window, approximately thirty inches (30") shall be fixed. The
upper portion of approximately nine inches (9") shall be inwardly openable to provide
adequate outside air ventilation and shall have locking latches.
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d. Windows shall be one-quarter inch (1/4"). Glazing material: Tempered with Thermo
Guard Dark Grey 20-24%. Glass Guard: Transit Care. Glazing Attachment: Bonded
Serviceable. Glazing color shall be consistent from window to window with the exception