Specifications

December 2013
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR
PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF HEAVY-DUTY BUSES
RFP SRTA-2014-01
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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of the transverse seats and the modesty panels. Modesty panels shall be adequately
reinforced to withstand impact of wheelchairs.
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c. The exit signal shall be no higher than four feet (4') above the floor in this area.
Maneuvering room inside the coach shall accommodate easy travel for a passenger in a
wheelchair from the loading device through the coach to the designated parking area,
and back out. No portion of the wheelchair or its occupant shall protrude into the normal
aisle of the coach when parked in the designated parking space(s).
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d. All dimensions for wheelchair maneuvering, parking, foot clearances, and turning area
shall comply with ADA regulations or exceed them if as stated in these specifications.
The Proposer shall provide a plan including layout drawings for entry, maneuvering,
parking, and exiting of wheelchair passengers, with their Technical Proposal submittal.
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e. The Contractor shall furnish and install wheelchair restraints for each tie down location in
the coach which comply with ADA regulations, including the accommodation of "scooter"
type vehicles. The restraint devices as a minimum shall include:
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* Four (4) permanently affixed red retractable "Y" wheelchair securement belts at
the front and rear of the tie down area.
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* A black three point lap/shoulder belt for passenger securement. The belt length
shall allow for large motorized mobility devices.
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Contractor shall furnish wheelchair tie-down specifications of the equipment to be
furnished for SRTA in their proposal.
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19.13 Access Ramp
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a. An access ramp shall be provided at the entrance door. It shall be the Lift-U, or approved
equal, flip out. The ramp shall have a useable width of thirty-one inches (31”) and meet all
A.D.A. requirements. The ramp is to be operated by the driver from the seated position. In
case of malfunction, the ramp shall be manually stowable.
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b. Because the SRTA loads many mobility devices from stop locations that are not equipped
with sidewalks and curbs, a ramp angle of 6 to 1 is strongly preferred and required if
available on the buses offered. Proposers must state if their access ramp meets the 6 to 1
ramp angle, and provide documentation that illustrates their access ramp installation and
ramp angles when deployed.
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c. All interlocks required to meet FMVSS, and ADA requirements will be provided with the
wheelchair ramp.
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19.14 Driver’s Station
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a. The design of the driver's station shall have as its primary objective the provision of an
environment for the driver that will aid him or her to operate the coach safely and
efficiently for long periods of time with minimum fatigue. Human factors design principles
shall be used in the layout and proportioning of the driver's station and its components
with attention given to safety, "comfort and fatigue", body support; the size, shape and
location of switches, levers, pedals and gauges; and all other factors that affect the
design objective.