Specifications

December 2013
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR
PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF HEAVY-DUTY BUSES
RFP SRTA-2014-01
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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19.6 Interior Panel/Door Securement
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a. The Operator compartment shall be equipped with no less than two (2) five-sixteenths
inch (5/16") square key locking devices to be accessed by use of the door interlock
control. This door will also be equipped with a gas prop or spring loaded hinge.
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b. All removable dash panels and service compartments shall be equipped with non-
removable locking fasteners with a Phillips, straight edge or special designed head.
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c. All door motor access doors shall be equipped with no less than two (2) five-sixteenths
inch (5/16") square key locking devices to be accessed by use of the door interlock
control. All doors will be equipped with no less than two (2) spring loaded hinges.
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d. Air conditioning evaporator grille shall be equipped with no less than two (2) five-
sixteenths inch (5/16") square key locking devices to be accessed by use of the door
interlock control. The door shall be equipped with no less than two (2) spring loaded
hinges.
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19.7 Interior Mirrors
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a. Coaches shall be equipped with two (2) inside rear view mirrors. Center rear view mirror
above windshield shall be four inches (4") by sixteen inches (16"), and right windshield
header mirror shall be a six inch (6") round. The four inch (4") by sixteen inch (16") mirror
shall be located so as not to interfere with passengers. All mirrors shall be mounted so
that they will be vibration-free when engine is idling and when coach is moving.
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b. Coaches shall be equipped with twelve inch (12") round diminishing mirror to be mounted
at the rear exit door in such a way so it will not interfere with passengers and may be
viewed by the operator from the forward mirror.
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19.8 Sun Visors
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Padded visors or roller type shades shall be provided on driver's side; one shall be for the
windshield and one shall be for the driver's side window. They shall be adjustable horizontally
and vertically. Visor shall be constructed of heavy- duty material and assembled to last the life of
the coach in normal operations.
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19.9 Passenger Stop Request Signal System
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a. A passenger "Stop Request" chime system shall be installed.
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b. The system shall consist of a yellow plastic coated wire rope, running horizontal from
directly behind the front modesty panels to the last rear window of both sides of the
coach. The cable shall run horizontal between the bottom of the top "opening" window
and the top of the bottom "fixed" window. Such a cable shall not sag below the horizontal
window frame more a maximum of one inch (1"). Cable shall be affixed with eye loops at
every window post. The pull cords shall not cause interference upon opening of windows.
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c. The cable shall also run vertical at the wheelchair securement area and shall comply with
ADA requirements. Tape swutched may be substituted for pull cords in the wheelchair
tie-down area.
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d. A "Stop Request" sign shall be affixed to the front of the coach and will illuminate upon
activation of the "Stop Request.” Such a sign shall have white lettering on a blue