Specifications

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR
PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF HEAVY-DUTY BUSES
RFP SRTA-2014-01
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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December 2013
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4.2 Testing
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a. The vehicle provided shall be fully tested to assure compliance with the
performance and safety requirements of the specifications. At the option
of the SRTA, Bidder and/or CONTRACTOR may be required to provide
test results and/or certifications insuring compliance with the
requirements of the specifications. Certifications or written
documentation outlining test procedures and results shall be prepared by
a Professional Engineer and/or test laboratory certifying compliance with
the requirements of the appropriate section of the technical specification
and shall be provided by the Bidder and/or CONTRACTOR for approval
by the SRTA.
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b. Contractor may be required to demonstrate compliance with any of the
performance requirements of the technical specifications. Minimum
testing that shall be required includes;
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1. Cooling System Performance
2. AC Performance
3. Acceleration
4. Gradability
5. Internal Noise
6. External Noise
7. Passenger Door(s) Opening and Closing Speed
8. Lighting Levels
9. Turning Radius
10. Water Test
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4.3 Internal Noise
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a. Maximum internal noise shall not exceed eighty (80) DBA in areas "1",
"2", and "3", and no more than eighty-three (83) DBA in area "4" as
described below. Sound levels within the coach shall be measured with
all doors and windows closed and all vehicle equipment operating. If
some equipment operates on a cyclic basis, the sound level shall be
measured with all equipment functioning simultaneously to determine the
worst case noise level.
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b. Measurements shall be made with the vehicle empty, except for test
personnel and equipment. Not more than three (3) persons shall occupy
the vehicle during the measurements.
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c. Measurements shall be made at a height of four feet (4') above the floor
and directly above the center line of the seats at the following locations:
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1. The operator's seat;
2. The foremost passenger seat at the centerline of the coach;
3. The seat nearest the center of the coach, and at the coach
centerline; and
4. The rear-most seat at the centerline of the coach.
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d. Accelerate the coach at full throttle from standstill to automatic
transmission shift speed. Gear or range must be selected so that