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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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c.
Fittings shall be stainless steel, heavy-cast aluminum, or cast zinc corrosion resistant
material.
d.
A full length ceiling grab rail, shall be provided on each side of the coach. Such a grab rail
shall be attached with baked enamel finished, wraparound clamps.
e.
Ceiling grab rail ends shall terminate at the ceiling connection. A vertical stanchion shall
be mounted from the floor to the ceiling or ceiling grab rail at the right rear of the
Operator's seatt. A vertical stanchion shall be mounted from the floor to the ceiling or
ceiling grab rail at the inside rear of the front stepwell and at the front and rear of the rear
stepwell.
f.
A handrail shall extend from the front and rear stanchions to the body side, approximately
thirty-four inches (34") above the floor.
g.
A handrail shall extend from the aisle side stanchion to the bottom stepwell riser. Such a
handrail shall maintain a distance of approximately thirty-four inches (34") above the
stepwell risers. This will be provided on each side of the rear stepwell.
h.
A vertical stanchion running from the seat bottom to the ceiling or ceiling grab rail shall be
installed in the middle of all longitudinal passenger seats.
i.
Entrance grab rails shall be installed at the front stepwell area of the coach. Such a grab
rails shall be affixed to the wheelchair lift platform. The grab rail shall not interfere with
wheelchair maneuverability. They shall be stainless steel construction. In addition, grab
rails shall be installed on each half of the front door which do not interfere with the lift grab
rails.
j.
A grab rail shall be installed beginning at the Operator's right front dash corner, going
around the farebox and terminating at the right side dash area. Such a grab rail shall be
located approximately eighteen inches (18") from the dash and twenty-five and one-half
inches (22.50") from the Operator's platform. Bracing shall be installed from the top of the
grab rail to the top of the dash panel. Installation of such a grab rail shall not interfere with
removal of the farebox, cash box, or with the maneuverability of a wheelchair passenger.
Final layout of the entrance farebox rail shall be approved by the CCCTA.
k.
All grab rails in the front entrance, including the doors, farebox rail, and vertical
stanchions shall be powder coated in yellow for increase visibility. Rear door area stepwell
and transition grabrails shall be powder coated in yellow for increased visibility.
19.6
Interior Panel/Door Securement
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.
b.
All removable dash panels and service compartments shall be equipped with nonremovable locking fasteners with a Phillips, straight edge or special designed head.
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.
d.
Air conditioning evaporator grille shall be equipped with no less than two (2) fivesixteenths inch (5/16") square key locking devices to be accessed by use of the door
DECEMBER 2012