DRV Van Bid 2016 Doc 2

Description

Tuscaloosa County Parking and Transit Authority DRV Bid 2016 1.0 SCOPE, PURPOSE & CLASSIFICATION 1.1 Scope It is the intention of this specification to describe a vehicle of substantial and durable construction in all respects. Particular attention is given to features that provide the safest possible vehicle. 1.2 Purpose The purpose of these specifications is to describe a mid-sized transit bus used to transport passengers in both rural and urban areas. The bus will be of a “Steel Cage” type construction with vacuum laminated sidewalls, rear wall, and roof. The bus body is to be mounted on a Ford E450 Cutaway chassis, with the “Shuttle Bus” option included. 1.3 Classifications This specification calls for the following type of vehicle. It is in accordance with applicable FMVSS requirements, including FMVSS 220 and FMVSS 221.The bus is approved as a minimum 4 year/100,000 mile bus in accordance with the guidelines for the Altoona Bus Testing Center. Include a copy of the Altoona test report summary. 1.4 Materials All materials used in conversion of the bus conform in all respects to American Society of Testing Materials, Society of Automotive Engineers or similar association standards. 1.5 Warranty A. General: provide a 1-year or 12,000 miles parts and labor warranty to cover all components and parts on this vehicle, including paint and electrical. B. Body: provide a 6 year / 60,000 mile warranty on the performance of the steel structure of the body against failure of the welds or other substantial defects. C. Chassis frame, engine and transmission: Warranty on the chassis, engine and transmission of the vehicle shall be the responsibility of the chassis manufacturer.