Request for proposal contract form for the transit industry
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Fare CollectionSpace and structural provisions shall be made for installation of currently available fare collection devices, which shall be as far forward as practicable. Location of the fare collection device shall not restrict traffic in the vestibule, including wheelchairs if a front door loading device is used, and shall allow the driver to easily reach the farebox controls and to view the fare register. The farebox shall not restrict access to the driver area, shall not restrict operation of driver controls and shall not—either by itself or in combination with stanchions, transfer mounting, cutting and punching equipment, or route destination signs—restrict the driver’s field of view per SAE Recommended Practice J1050. The location and mounting of the fare collection device shall allow use, without restriction, by passengers. The farebox location shall permit accessibility to the vault for easy manual removal or attachment of suction devices. Meters and counters on the farebox shall be readable on a daily basis. The floor under the farebox shall be reinforced as necessary to provide a sturdy mounting platform and to prevent shaking of the farebox. Contractor shall provide fare collection installation layout to the Agency for approval. Transfer mounting, cutting and punching equipment shall be located in a position convenient to the driver.
Agency will install its own farebox. Alternative Agency will specify a farebox for Contractor to install. Interior Access Panels and Doors (Transit Coach)Access for maintenance and replacement of equipment shall be provided by panels and doors that appear to be an integral part of the interior. Access doors shall be hinged with gas props or over-center springs, where practical, to hold the doors out of the mechanic’s way. Panels shall prevent entry of mechanism lubricant into the bus interior. All fasteners that retain access panels shall be captive in the cover. Default Access Doors that Do Not Require Tools or Keys to Open Access doors shall be secured with hand screws or latches. All fasteners that retain access panels shall be captive in the cover.
Access Doors with Locks Access doors shall be secured with locks. The locks shall be standardized so that only one tool is required to open access doors on the bus.
The number of special fastener tools required for panel and access door fasteners shall be minimized. Passenger Accommodations Passenger SeatingArrangements and Seat Style (Transit Coach)The passenger seating arrangement in the bus shall be such that seating capacity is maximized and in compliance to the following requirements. Note: The Agency recognizes that ramp location, foot room, hip-to-knee room, doorway type, width, seat construction, floor level type, seat spacing requirements, ramp or lift, number of wheelchair positions, etc. ultimately affect seating capacity and layout. Default Forward-Facing Seat Configuration Passenger seats shall be arranged in a transverse, forward-facing configuration, except at the wheel housings and turntable, if applicable, where aisle-facing seats may be arranged as appropriate with due regard for passenger access and comfort. Other areas where aisle-facing seats may be provided are at wheelchair securement areas and platforms (such as for fuel tank storage space).
Reclining seat. Alternative Perimeter Seating Arrangement Passenger seats shall be arranged in longitudinal rows facing the centerline of the bus. One row of transverse, forward-facing seats shall be provided at the rear of the bus. Each seat shall have a minimum width of 17 in., not including any armrest. Seating capacity with this arrangement shall be no fewer than [insert number]seated passengers, not including the driver, with the specified seating arrangement.
Combination Forward-Facing and Perimeter Seating Arrangement Passenger seats shall be arranged in a transverse, two-position forward-facing configuration at the front section of the bus, and in longitudinal rows facing the centerline of the bus with one row of transverse, forward-facing seats provided at the rear of the bus. Each seat shall have a minimum width of 17 in., not including any armrest. Seating capacity with this arrangement shall be no less than [insert number]seated passengers, not including the driver, with the specified seating arrangement.
Rearward facing seats not allowed. Alternative Allow rearward facing seats. Turntable Seating (Articulated Coach)Default Handholds or leaning rail. Alternative Seats.
Default Non-Padded Inserts - unapolstered The passenger seats shall be equipped with unaplosted inserts throughout the bus.
Non-padded inserts – apholstered The seats shall be equipped with apholsterewd vandal resistant inserts throughout the bus.
Padded Inserts The passenger seats shall be equipped with padded inserts throughout the bus (measure to uncompressed surface).
Fully Cushioned Seats The passenger seats shall be fully cushioned throughout the bus (measure to compressed surface,150-lb person).
Combination insert seating Padded inserts and fully cushioned The passenger seats in the front section shall be equipped with inserts of choice and those in the rear (aft of the rear/exit door) shall be equipped with inserts of choice.
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