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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR
PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF HEAVY-DUTY BUSES
RFP 2012-MA-02
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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16.2
Windshield Wipers and Washers
a.
Windshield wipers and equipment shall be Sprague Electric 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.
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.
16.3
Side Windows
a.
All passenger windows shall be manufactured by Ricon.
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 CCCTA.
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.
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
of the upper destination sign window. Upper destination sign’s window shall be clear in
color.
16.4
Driver's Window
Driver's window shall be a two (2) piece standard slider window with ¼” laminated safety
glass. The window shall have a ratchet mechanism to prevent uncontrolled sliding. There
shall be an interior and exterior "non-locking" handle on front vertical bar of the Operator's
window. There shall also be a "non-locking" handle placed on the second interior vertical
window frame. The rear window section shall be equipped with a locking mechanism
which may be incorporated as part of a handle.
17.
PASSENGER DOORS
17.1
Front Entrance Door
DECEMBER 2012