INTERIOR ACCESS DOOR – shall include capability to maintain and clean front sign and inside window area.
ACCESS DOOR – shall enable service to passenger door operating system.
ACCESS DOOR – shall enable service to A/C and return air filter if applicable.
ACCESS PANELS – shall be provided at various locations to facilitate ease of maintenance such as windshield washer, driver’s console and engine.
PASSENGER SEATS
Customer’s preference of nationally recognized passenger seat manufacturers. Seats shall be track mounted for ease of seat removal. Cantilevered seating (where practicable) shall be available. The seating capacity shall be a minimum of 36 passengers (30 passengers with two wheel chairs), plus driver. The seating configuration shall match the floor plan as attached in Exhibit K. Back and seat inserts shall be easily replaceable. Six (6) ambulatory passenger positions may be flipped up when both wheelchair stations are occupied. Suppliers are required to submit floor plans with their proposals demonstrating seating count and configuration compliance.
PASSENGER ASSISTS
All stanchions, overhead grab rails and modesty panels shall be designed and produced using 1-1/4" diameter 304 stainless steel tubing. Stanchions are fitted floor to ceiling per floor plan. Overhead grab rails shall be fitted horizontally from the roof carline. A modesty panel assembly shall be fitted behind the door entrances and as specified by floorplan. For forward facing seats, passenger seat grab wells shall be included on seat backs.
VAPOR AIR OPERATED SLIDE/GLIDE FRONT AND CENTER PASSENGER DOORS
Front passenger entrance door and center passenger exit doors shall be provided. The doors shall incorporate the Vapor brand, dual panel, air operated, slide/glide design transit doors. The doors shall provide a clear opening of 31" front and 34” at center door.
DOOR GLAZING - The door windows shall be glazed with 1/4" thick 73% density laminated safety sheet glass. Each window shall be installed in the upper and lower portions of the passenger doors.
EMERGENCY OPERATION - Passenger doors shall be activated by a driver’s operated release control valve and/or by a red painted release valve at the door location.
DOOR CONTROLLER - The door actuation shall be controlled via a five-position Vapor brand door controller, mounted within the driver’s compartment.
BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR INTERLOCK The center door shall be interlocked by a door switch controlling the rear brakes and accelerator. The system shall require the bus to be below 2 MPH before the doors may be opened. Once the doors are opened the interlocks shall engage.
DOOR GLAZING - Windows shall be glazed with 1/4" thick 73% density laminated safety sheet glass. Each window shall be installed in the upper and lower portions of the passenger doors.
EMERGENCY OPERATION - Passenger doors shall be activated by a driver’s operated release control valve or by frangible panels & release valves at each door location.
SENSITIVE DOOR EDGES - The center door shall be equipped with sensitive door edges. This system shall cycle the center door back to the open position, should an obstruction be encountered during the closing cycle.
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY SYSTEM
The standard-floor bus shall be designed to meet all applicable Federal ADA regulations. This system shall provide for safe and comfortable accessibility for ambulatory as well as disabled passengers.
BRAUN - UVL IN-STEP WHEELCHAIR LIFT
The Braun UVL passive in-step lift system shall be constructed of steel and aluminum. The lift shall be fully enclosed in a stainless steel compartment and installed in the front step well. The lift shall meet ADA, California Title 13 and Canadian D-409 requirements. Platform size shall be 31" x 48" and shall have a powered roll-stop. This in-step lift shall be integrated into the center door of the bus.
WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINT SYSTEM
ADA compliant, Q-Straint QRT 8100-A1 Deluxe, four (4) point wheelchair restraint system shall be provided at each wheelchair position. Belts shall be stored in a convenient storage compartment when not in use.
Driver’s sunshade shall be provided on the windshield, operating on guides to keep them close and parallel to the windshield. The roller shall allow easy deployment when pulled downward, remaining where placed until released.
Driver’s sunshade shall be provided on the street side window operating on guides to keep them close and parallel to the window. The roller shall allow easy deployment when pulled downward, remaining where placed until released.
DRIVER’S CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTATION
The driver’s area shall consist of an ergonomically designed dash console complete with the following controls and instrumentation. The control panel shall provide labeled and illuminated system control switches: