Request for proposal contract form for the transit industry
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Lift DoorThe lift door shall be a single leaf design that operates in a sliding track mounted both above and below the door leaf. The door shall open by sliding to the rear of the coach and shall remain on a horizontal plane throughout the opening and closing process. No pin-hinged doors shall be provided. The transmission must be in neutral and the parking brake activated for the lift to operate. The accelerator shall be automatically disabled and the fast idle system activated when either the lift master switch is turned on or the lift door is open in order to provide maximum safety and security. These features shall be wired to the lift master switch to allow activation only when the transmission is in neutral. The coach directional (hazard) lights will also flash on/off. After the lift operation is completed, the lift shall be properly stored and secured, with the access door closed and the lift master switch at the dash in the “off” position in order to move the coach. The lift door shall have a window in line with the other passenger windows and shall not detract from the appearance of the coach. The door latch mechanism shall be located in the lower section of the door so that operators in the 5th percentile female range can operate the lift door. The lift storage door shall not block the visual observation to the lift assembly while utilizing the manual override mode of the lift. A lift door design consisting of a horizontally hinged lift platform egress door mounted within a vertical motion pantograph luggage door is a preferred design.
The parcel rack module above the wheelchair lift platform area shall be permanently removed to provide additional headroom. The modified rack shall be professionally finished at all ends. A threshold warning module with a red warning light and an acoustic sensor shall be mounted in the ceiling structure above the wheelchair lift entrance doorway. The heating and air ducts shall be rerouted around the lift area to ensure proper interior air conditioning/heating airflow and distribution. A passenger chime tape switch shall be mounted on the sidewall at the two wheelchair securement positions. Each coach shall have adequate information decals installed that detail the proper lift operation in both the normal and manual modes of operation. Lighting RequirementsLighting for the lift areas shall be designed to meet Title 13 and ADA and FMVSS 404 standards. Lighting shall be provided to effectively illuminate the lift area. Light shall be wired through the lift master toggle switch on the driver’s dash and shall automatically illuminate when this switch is in the “on” position. The lighting design shall minimize the effect of glare on passengers entering the bus through the wheelchair lift door. During lift operation, the street surface shall be illuminated to a minimum of 6 candlepower a distance of 3 ft beyond the external dimensions of the lift platform once deployed and lowered. Additional lighting shall be provided to ensure illumination of the instruction placard and the manual override pump when it is in use. Securement SystemThe vehicle interior shall permit the securement of two forward-facing wheelchair passengers in which the primary position shall be on the street side of the coach directly across from the lift. Securement areas shall be a minimum 30 × 48 in. as required by the ADA. A separate three-point belt securement shall be provided to effectively secure wheelchair passengers. To further secure the passenger during the lift operation, a retractable seat belt strap shall be provided at the ingress/egress area of the lift platform. A minimum 10.5 in. high barrier shall also be provided at the rear of the lift area for additional passenger protection. Roof Ventilation/Escape HatchesTwo roof ventilators shall be provided and designed to perform as escape hatches. One ventilator/escape hatch shall be located in the roof at the front of the coach, another in the roof at the rear of the coach. SIGNAGE AND COMMUNICATION Destination SignsDefault A destination sign system shall be furnished on the front, on the right side near the front door. Alternative Route sign on the rear of the vehicle. Alternative Street and Curb Side Route Sign The sign located near the front door shall not block the driver’s critical horizontal line of sight. Display areas of destination signs shall be clearly visible in direct sunlight and/or at night. Parts shall be commercially available. All signs shall be controlled via a single human-machine interface (HMI). In the absence of a single mobile data terminal (MDT), the HMI shall be conveniently located for the bus driver within reach of the seated driver. Default The driver shall be able to access the sign while seated. Alternative The sign shall not be located within reach of the seated driver. Default The destination sign compartments shall meet the following minimum requirements: • Compartments shall be designed to prevent condensation and entry of moisture and dirt. • Compartments shall be designed to prevent fogging of both compartment window and glazing on the unit itself. • Access shall be provided to allow cleaning of inside compartment window and unit glazing. • The front window shall have an exterior display area of no less than 8.5 in. high by 56 in. wide. Alternative No active defogging required. Alternative Run number sign shall be installed. Passenger Information and Advertising (Transit Coach)Interior DisplaysProvisions shall be made on the rear of the driver’s barrier or equipment box located on the wheel well for a frame to retain information such as routes and schedules. Advertising media 11 in. high and 0.09 in. thick shall be retained near the juncture of the bus ceiling and sidewall. The retainers may be concave and shall support the media without adhesives. The media shall be illuminated by the interior light system. 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