Specifications

December 2013
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR
PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF HEAVY-DUTY BUSES
RFP SRTA-2014-01
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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background. The sign will remain illuminated until passengers exit the coach and the
front door is cycled.
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e. The passenger signal shall chime only one (1) time to stop continuous use by
passengers. System will reset automatically when the front doors are cycled open and
closed. The sign shall be equipped with an on/off switch located on the Operator’s
console.
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19.10 Miscellaneous Interior Equipment
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a. A storage space of no less than one and one-half (1-1/2) cubic feet shall be supplied in
the Operator's area. Such an area shall be located within easy access of the Operator.
The compartment door shall be secured by two (2) five-sixteenths (5/16") square key
locking devices.
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b. A metal coat hook (stainless steel) shall be furnished and installed at SRTA-approved
location. A leather buckle-type strap (or vinyl/Velcro) shall also be installed to prevent
coats from swaying.
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c. Amerex Model 400T ABC five-pound (5 lb.) dry chemical fire extinguisher and KD #610-
4645 safety triangle kit, or approved equal, shall be installed. Location of both the fire
extinguisher and the kit to be approved by the SRTA.
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d. The Contractor shall install one (1) SRTA provided trash bag holder. Final locations
shall be determined at the pre-manufacturing meeting.
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19.11 Passenger Seats
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a. The passenger seats shall be American Seating Model Insite design, sculptured Transit
Seats, or approved equal, and shall meet flammability requirements of FMVSS-302.
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b. The two passenger transverse seats shall be thirty-six inches (36") wide, twenty-eight
and one-half inches (28-1/2") overall front to back and eighteen inches (18") in seat
depth. Flip up seats shall be identical in size and configuration.
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c. There shall be no less than twenty-eight inches (28"), hip to knee room between each
seat.
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d. Seat assemblies and components of identical seats shall be mechanically
interchangeable.
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e. The Proposer shall provide a completed seating layout with their "Technical Proposal" for
review by the SRTA. The layout shall include all seat dimensions, hip to knee space,
wheelchair maneuvering dimensions, modesty panels, grab rails and stanchions.
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f. The Contractor shall provide a seating layout with the maximum forward facing seating.
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g. The seats over the rear wheelhousings shall be longitudinal seats facing inward,
providing seating accommodations for one or more passengers in various multiple
arrangements.
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h. The rearmost bench seat shall provide seating accommodations for four (4) or five (5)
passengers.