Request for Proposal [insert date]
Interior Access Panels and Doors
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Interior Access Panels and DoorsAccess 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. Alternative 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 StyleThe 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 [Agency to specify] 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 [Agency to specify] seated passengers, not including the driver, with the specified seating arrangement.
Rearward facing seats not allowed. Alternative Allow rearward facing seats. Turntable SeatingDefault Seats.
Leaning rail.
Padded Inserts/Cushioned SeatsDefault Non-Padded Inserts The passenger seats shall be equipped with non-padded inserts throughout the bus.
Padded Inserts The passenger seats shall be equipped with vandal-resistant 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 Padded and Non-Padded Inserts The passenger seats in the front section shall be equipped with padded inserts and those in the rear (aft of the rear/exit door) shall be equipped with non-padded inserts.
Non-Padded Seat Configuration The seat back thickness shall not exceed 1 in. in the knee room area.
Padded Seat Configuration Seating and interior trim shall have features to improve passenger comfort. The seat cushion and back shall be padded with a cellular foam product and is no less than ½-in. thick in areas contacted and loaded by passengers in the normal seated position and shall be covered with vinyl and/or fabric material. Seats, back cushions and other pads shall be securely attached and shall be detachable by means of a simple release mechanism so that they are easily removable by the maintenance staff but not by passengers. To the extent practicable, seat cushions and pads shall be interchangeable throughout the bus. Materials shall have high resistance to tearing, flexing and wetting. Alternative Cushioned Seat Configuration Seating and interior trim shall have features to maximize passenger comfort. The seat cushion shall be supported by springs. The seat cushion and back shall be padded with, a cellular foam product and is no less than 2 in. thick in areas contacted and loaded by passengers in the normal seated position and shall be upholstered with vinyl and/or fabric materials. Seats, back cushions and other pads shall be securely attached and shall be detachable by means of a simple release mechanism so that they are easily removable by maintenance personnel but not by passengers. To the extent practicable, seat cushions and pads shall be interchangeable throughout the bus. Materials shall have high resistance to tearing, flexing and wetting. Directory: resources resources -> General text for tender (recommendations) for Pilkington Profilit™ Contents Page resources -> North Carolina Inclusion Initiative Mapping Where Children with ieps are Being Served Purpose resources -> Practice learning resources -> The Rise of Video Games Section “Word” Matt Spencer resources -> Request for proposal contract form for the transit industry resources -> The University of York 13th 16th April 2004 resources -> Biological and Biomedical Sciences Program Community Education Initiative resources -> Region III standing regional response team (rrt) meeting williamsburg, Virginia Thursday, January 12, 2012 resources -> Efca eastern District and TouchGlobal, the crisis response ministry of efca resources -> World Map 4 (1)-Global Warming Download 1.62 Mb. Share with your friends:
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