6 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS. 6.1 General

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1 6 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS 6.1 General The technical specifications below define the base bid requirements for this bus purchase. As stated above, the items identified as OPTIONS are identified as an opportunity to provide C-TRAN with additional information and pricing for these alternative solutions. The options are numbered for convenience in identifying and are not necessarily in the order of priority. Additional information is provided in the attached Exhibits to this Request for Proposal. Exhibits are referenced in their applicable sections throughout the technical requirements section Scope Technical Specifications define requirements for a heavy duty, low floor transit bus which, by the selection of specifically identified alternative configurations, may be used for both suburban express service and general service on urban arterial streets. It shall have a minimum expected life of 12 years or 500,000 miles, whichever comes first, and is intended for the widest possible spectrum of passengers including children, adults, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. C-TRAN is interested in standard 29 and 35 diesel (possible hybrid) buses, and 40 hybrid buses, in addition C-TRAN is interested in the Contractor proposals higher density seating option than the standard 40 low floor buses. All buses shall have a BRT stylized front cap. C-TRAN requires on-board diagnostics for PLC, ABS, engine, transmission, hybrid propulsion system, HVAC, and all systems connected to J1708 and J Definitions The following are definitions of special terms: (1) Alternative Specification. An alternative specification condition to the baseline configuration bus. C-TRAN may define alternatives to the baseline configuration to satisfy local operating requirements. Alternatives for the baseline configuration will be clearly identified. (2) Audible Discrete Frequency. An audible discrete frequency is determined to exist if the sound power level in any 1/3-octave band exceeds the average of the sound power levels of the two adjacent 1/3-octave bands by 4 decibels (dba) or more. (3) Baseline Configuration Bus. The bus described by the Technical Specifications if no alternatives are selected. Signing, colors, the destination sign reading list, and other information must be provided by C-TRAN. 1

2 (4) Class of Failures. Classes of failures are described below. a. Class 1: Physical Safety. A failure that could lead directly to passenger or operator injury or represents a severe crash situation. b. Class 2: Road Call. A failure resulting in an en route interruption of revenue service. Service is discontinued until the bus is replaced or repaired at the point of failure. c. Class 3: Bus Change. A failure that requires removal of the bus from service during its assignments. The bus is operable to a rendezvous point with a replacement bus. d. Class 4: Bad Order. A failure that does not require removal of the bus from service during its assignments but does degrade bus operation. The failure shall be reported by operating personnel. (5) Curb Weight. Weight of vehicle, including maximum fuel, oil and coolant; and all equipment required for operation and required by this Specification, but without passengers or operator. (6) dba. decibels with reference to microbar as measured on the "A" scale. (7) Design Operating Profile. The operating profile for design purposes shall consist of simulated transit type service. The duty cycle is described in the figure Transit Bus Duty Cycle. The duty cycle consists of three phases to be repeated in sequence: a central business district (CBD) phase of 2 miles with 7 stops per mile and a top speed of 20 mph, an arterial route phase of 2 miles with 2 stops per mile and a top speed of 40 mph, and a commuter phase of 4 miles with 1 stop and a maximum speed of 55 mph and a 5 minute idle phase. Phase Stops/ Top Miles Accel. Accel. Cruise Cruise Decel. Decel. Decel. Dwell Cycle Total Mile Speed Dist. Time Dist. Time Rate Dist. Time Time Time Stops (mph) (ft.) (s) (ft.) (s) (fpsps) (ft.) (s) (s) (min-s) CBD Idle Arterial CBD Arterial CBD Commuter 1 stop for Max. or miles phase ft. Total Average Speed mph 2

3 Transit Bus Duty Cycle The bus shall be loaded to SLW and shall average approximately 18 mph while operating on this duty cycle. Operation shall continue regardless of the ambient temperature or weather conditions. The passenger doors shall be opened and closed at each stop, and the bus shall be knelt at each stop during the CBD phase. The braking profile shall be: 16 percent of the stops at 3 ft/sec/sec 50 percent of the stops at 6 ft/sec/sec 26 percent of the stops at 9 ft/sec/sec 8 percent of the stops at 12 ft/sec/sec These percentages of stops shall be evenly distributed over the three phases of the duty cycle. For scheduling purposes, the average deceleration rate is assumed. (8) Fire Resistant. Materials that have a flame spread index less than 150 as measured in a radiant panel flame test per ASTM-E (9) Fireproof. Materials that will not burn or melt at temperatures less than 2,000 F. (10) Free Floor Space. Floor area available to standees, excluding the area under seats, area occupied by feet of seated passengers, the vestibule area forward of the standee line, and any floor space indicated by manufacturer as nonstandee areas such as, the floor space swept by passenger doors during 3

4 operation. Floor area of 1.5 square feet shall be allocated for the feet of each seated passenger that protrudes into the standee area. (11) Gross Axle Weight Rated (GAWR). The maximum total weight as determined by the axle manufacturer, at which the axle can be safely and reliably operated for its intended purpose. (12) Gross Load. One hundred fifty pounds for every designed passenger seating position, for the operator, and for each 1.5 square feet of free floor space. (13) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). Curb weight plus gross load. (14) Gross Vehicle Weight Rated (GVWR). The maximum total weight as determined by the vehicle manufacturer, at which the vehicle can be safely and reliably operated for its intended purpose. (15) Head Injury Criteria (HIC). The following equation presents the definition of head injury criteria: t 1 t 1 2 t t a dt t 2 t1 Where: a = the resultant acceleration at the center of gravity of the head form expressed as a multiple of g, the acceleration of gravity. t1 and t2 = any two points in time during the impact. (16) Heavy Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine (HHDD). Heavy heavy-duty diesel engines have sleeved cylinder liners, are designed for multiple rebuilds, and a rated horsepower that generally exceeds 250. (17) Human Dimensions. Technical Specifications are defined in Human scale 1/2/3, N. Diffrient, A. R. Tilley, J. C. Bardagiy, MIT Press. (18) Low Floor Bus. A bus which, between at least the front (entrance) and rear (exit) doors, has a floor sufficiently low and level so as to remove the need for steps in the aisle between the doors and in the vicinity of these doors. (19) Maintenance Personnel Skill Levels. Defined below are maintenance personnel skill levels. 4

5 a. 3M: Journeyman, Apprentice Mechanic and Coach Technician b. 2M: Preventive Maintenance Worker. c. 1M: Vehicle Service Worker, Janitor/Hostler C-TRAN may relate the skill levels and ratings of mechanics in its operation to the above definitions. Note: Whenever a specific time is indicated to access components or complete a task, it is assumed the vehicle is in the location where the work is to be performed. All necessary equipment is in its correct position (tools, jacks, vehicle lifts, lighting, fluid recovery systems, etc.) and ready for use. (20) Mobility device. A mobility aid belonging to any class of three or fourwheeled devices, usable indoors, designed for and used by individuals with mobility impairments, whether operated manually or powered. Mobility aid lifts must have a minimum design load of 600 pounds and a lift platform that accommodates a mobility device measuring 30 inches by 48 inches. (21) Operator's Eye Range. The 95th-percentile ellipse defined in SAE Recommended Practice J941, except that the height of the ellipse shall be determined from the seat at its reference height. (22) Seated Load. One hundred fifty pounds for every designed passenger seating position and for the operator. (23) Seated Load Weight (SLW). Curb weight plus seated load. (24) Standards. Technical Specifications are the latest revisions unless otherwise stated. (25) Standee Line. A line marked across the bus aisle to designate the forward area that passengers may not occupy when the bus is moving. (26) Structure. The structure shall be defined as the basic body, including floor deck material and installation, load bearing external panels, structural components, axle mounting provisions and suspension beams and attachment points Abbreviations The following is a list of abbreviations. 1. ADA Americans with Disabilities Act 5

6 2. ANSI American National Standards Institute 3. ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers 4. ASTM ASTM International (formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials) 5. DPF Diesel Particulate Filter 6. DEF Diesel Exhaust Fluid 7. EMI Electromagnetic Interference 8. EPA Environmental Protection Agency 9. ESS Energy Storage System 10. EV Electric Vehicle 11. FMCSA Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration 12. FMCSR Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations 13. FMVSS Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 14. FTA Federal Transit Administration 15. I/O Input/output 16. ISO International Organization for Standardization 17. JIC Joint Industrial Council 18. LED Light Emitting Diode 19. NFPA National Fire Protection Association 20. NHTSA National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 21. OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration 22. RFI Radio Frequency Interference 23. SAE SAE International (formerly the Society of Automotive Engineers) 24. SCAAN System for Computerized Application Analysis 6

7 25. SCR Selective Catalytic Reduction 26. SPI Society of the Plastics Industry 27. UL Underwriters Laboratories 28. ULSD Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel 29. USDOT United States Department of Transportation Legal Requirements The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, state and local regulations. These shall include, but not be limited to, Federal ADA as well as state and local accessibility, safety and security requirements. Local regulations are defined as those below the state level. The bus shall meet all applicable FMVSS and shall accommodate all applicable FMCSR regulations in effect at the date of manufacture. In the event of any conflict between the requirements of this Specification and any applicable legal requirement, the legal requirement shall prevail. Technical requirements that exceed the legal requirements are not considered to conflict Overall Requirements The Contractor shall ensure that the application and installation of major bus subcomponents and systems are compliant with all such subcomponent Contractors requirements and recommendations. Components used in the vehicle shall be of heavyduty design and proven in transit service. As per Section 3.2, C-TRAN shall require a Pilot Bus be built 90 days prior to the beginning of production of each order Dimensions Physical Size With the exceptions of exterior mirrors, marker and signal lights, bumpers, fender skirts, washers, wipers, ad frames and rubrail, the bus shall have the following overall dimensions as shown in the figure Transit Bus Exterior Dimensions at static conditions and design height. Body Length: Body Width: 40 bus = 40-feet 6 inches; 30 bus = 30-feet 6 inches 102 inches (+0, -1 inch), excluding mirrors 7

8 Maximum Overall Height: WIDTH (Excluding Mirrors) 128 inches, includes all rigid roof mounted items such as A/C, exhaust, etc. Note: On a BRT style or Hybrid, the maximum overall height shall be 143 inches. WIDTH (Including Mirrors) WIDTH WIDTH (Excluding Mirrors) (Excluding Mirrors) WIDTH WIDTH (Including Mirrors) (Including Mirrors) LENGTH OVER BUMPERS BODY LENGTH OVERALL HEIGHT REAR OVERHANG WHEEL BASE FRONT OVERHANG TRANSIT BUS EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Underbody Clearance LENGTH OVER BUMPERS LENGTH OVER BUMPERS The bus shall maintain the minimum BODY LENGTH clearance BODY dimensions LENGTH as shown in the figure Transit Bus Minimum Road Clearance and defined in SAE Standard J689, regardless of load up to the gross vehicle weight rating. The approach angle is the angle measured between a line tangent to the front tire static loaded radius arc and the initial point of structural interference forward of the front tire to the ground. OVERALL HEIGHT OVERALL HEIGHT The departure angle is the angle measured between a line tangent to the rear tire static loaded radius arc and the initial point of structural interference rearward of the rear tire to the ground. The breakover REAR OVERHANG angle is the angle measured WHEEL BASE between WHEEL two BASE lines tangent to the front and rear OVERHANG tire static loaded radius and intersecting at a point on the underside of the vehicle that defines the largest ramp over which the vehicle can roll. REAR OVERHANG TRANSIT BUS TRANSIT EXTERIOR BUS EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS BREAKOVER DIMENSIONS ANGLE FRONT FRONT OVERHANG Angle Approach Front breakover Departure 30 to 40 Buses 8.6 degrees (min.) 8 degrees (min.) 8.7 degrees (min.) Ground Clearance: Ground clearance shall be no less than 7.25 inches, except within the axle zone and wheel area. 8

9 Axle Clearance: Axle zone clearance, which is the projected area between tires and wheels on the same axial centerline, shall be no less than 5 inches. Wheel Area Clearance: Wheel area clearance, shall be no less than 6 inches for parts fixed to the bus body and 6 inches for parts that move vertically with the axles, tire wheel well clearance WHEEL AREA WHEEL AREA AXLE ZONE AXLE ZONE 45 o 45 o 45 o 45 o REAR ½ WHEEL BASE FRONT DEPARTURE ANGLE BREAKOVER ANGLE APPROACH ANGLE TRANSIT BUS MINIMUM ROAD CLEARANCE Step Height The step height (the height from the road surface to the floor height at doors) shall not exceed 16.5 in. at either doorway without kneeling and shall not exceed 15.5 in. at the step. A maximum of two steps is allowed to accommodate a raised aisle floor in the rear of the bus, with a step height of no more than 15.5 in Floor Height Height of the floor above the street shall be no more than 16 inches (40 foot bus) measured at the centerline of the front and rear doorway. The floor may be inclined along the longitudinal axis of the bus, and the incline shall be less than 3 off the horizontal except locally at the doors where 3 slope toward the door is allowed. All floor measurements shall be with the bus at the design running height and on a level surface and with the tires properly inflated Interior Headroom Headroom above the aisle and at the centerline of the aisle seats shall be no less than 78 inches in the forward half of the bus tapering to no less than 74 inches forward of the rear settee. At the centerline of the window seats, headroom shall be no lower than 65 inches. Headroom at the back of the rear bench seat may be reduced to a minimum of 48 inches, as 9

10 long as nothing creates headroom interference, but it shall increase to the ceiling height at the front of the seat cushion. In any area of the bus directly over the head of a seated passenger and positioned where a passenger entering or leaving the seat is prone to strike his/her head, padding shall be provided on the overhead paneling Weight Curb weight of the bus, as defined in Section of these Specifications, shall be minimized to the extent practical without compromising its integrity and durability and shall not exceed 30,500 pounds for a 40 foot diesel bus, and 32,000 pounds for a Hybrid bus. Buses at a capacity load shall not exceed the tire factory limits, brake test criteria, or structural design criteria Capacity The vehicle shall be designed to carry the Gross Vehicle Weight as defined in Section 6.1.2, which shall not exceed the bus GVWR Service Life and Maintenance Service Life C-TRAN views the design of 12 years/500,000 miles as a minimum. OPTION #2: C-TRAN is interested in buses capable of operating in excess of 15 years or 750,000 miles. Provide pricing and information for this option Maintenance and Inspection Scheduled maintenance or inspection tasks as specified by the Contractor shall require a skill level of 3M. Scheduled maintenance tasks shall be related and shall be grouped in maximum mileage intervals. C-TRAN is interested in scheduled maintenance based on a minimum oil/filter change interval of 6,000 miles, except for engine oil/filter change intervals for severe duty shown below, or as indicated from a regular oil analysis program and routine daily service performed during the fueling operations. Higher levels of scheduled maintenance tasks shall occur at even multiples of mileage for lower level tasks. Severe Duty Oil/Filter Change Interval Average Vehicle Speed MPH Oil/Filter Change Interval Miles 10 and higher 6, ,000 10

11 6 8 4, , ,500 Tools shall be provided in the quantities as specified below in order to maintain the bus. The Contractor should advise of any additional tools or equipment necessary. Item Compartment access door keys, including PLC (5/16 square key) Radio box key Operator box key Data pack key ASA on/off switch key Video enclosure key Video on/off key Radio on/off key Towing adapters Quantity One per bus One per bus Two per bus One per bus One per bus One per bus One per bus One per bus Three (3) per delivery Jacking points shall be provided on the front and rear axle of each bus. No jacking adapters will be required. Yellow paint (or yellow powder coating) identifying the locations, and decals shall be placed on the exterior. Test ports shall be provided for commonly checked functions on the bus such as air intake, exhaust, hydraulic, pneumatic, charge-air, engine cooling systems, and particulate trap functions. The Contractor shall provide a manual, which lists the times required for typical repair and service items on the bus Accessibility All systems or components subject to periodic maintenance or that are subject to periodic failures shall be readily accessible for service and inspection. To the extent practicable, removal or physical movement of components unrelated to the specific maintenance and/or repair tasks involved shall be unnecessary. As a goal, relative accessibility of components, measured in time required to gain access, shall be inversely proportional to frequency of maintenance and repair of the components. Specific maintainability requirements are defined in other sections of the Technical Specifications. 11

12 All access panels and hatches shall be able to be accessed via a 5/16 square key, unless otherwise specified Interchangeability Components with identical functions shall be interchangeable to the extent practicable and also between bus types and bus sizes. These components shall include, but not limited to, passenger window hardware, interior trim, lamps, lamp lenses, and seat assemblies. Components with non-identical functions shall not be, or appear to be, interchangeable. A component shall not be used in an application for which it was neither designed nor intended. Any one component or unit used in the construction of these buses shall be an exact duplicate in design, manufacture, and assembly for each bus in each order group in this Contract. However, since this solicitation includes an option for additional buses in future years, the Contractor is under no obligation, if future builds include regulated or legislated changes to retrofit previous builds. If a product improvement was initiated by the Contractor and/or its vendors, and product improvement was the result of a defect, the Contractor shall retrofit all previous builds the Pproduct Iimprovement affects Operating Environment The bus shall achieve normal operation in ambient temperature ranges of -10º to 115 F, at relative humidity between 5 percent and 100 percent, and at altitudes up to 3,000 feet above sea level within 30 minutes of normal operation. Degradation of performance due to atmospheric conditions shall be minimized at temperatures below -10 F, above 115 F, or at altitudes above 3,000 feet. Special equipment or procedures may be employed to start the bus after being exposed for more than 4 hours to temperatures less than 30 F without the engine in operation. Speed, gradability, and acceleration performance requirements shall be met at, or corrected to, 77 F, inches Hg, dry air per SAE J1995. The interior climate control system shall perform in accordance with Section See EXHIBIT 1 for climate data for Vancouver. See EXHIBIT 9 for fluids and lubricants utilized by C-TRAN Noise C-TRAN is interested in enhanced sound and thermal insulation between the engine compartment and passenger compartments, and reduced blower fan noise in the passenger compartment. Any opening or seams will be completely acoustically sealed off from the interior of the bus. Interior and exterior decibel levels will be scored as part of the technical proposal evaluation lower decibel levels receiving more points. 12

13 Interior Noise The combination of inner and outer panels and any material used between them shall provide sufficient sound insulation so that a sound source with a level of 80 dba measured at the outside skin of the bus shall have a sound level of 65 dba or less at any point inside the bus. These conditions shall prevail with all openings, including doors and windows, closed and with the engine and accessories switched off. The bus-generated noise level experienced by a passenger at any seat location in the bus shall not exceed 80 dba and the operator shall not experience a noise level of more than 75 dba under the following test conditions. The bus shall be empty except for test personnel, not to exceed four (4) persons, and the test equipment. All openings shall be closed and all accessories shall be operating during the test. The bus shall accelerate at full throttle from a standstill to 35 mph on level commercial asphalt or concrete pavement in an area free of large reflecting surfaces within 50 feet of the bus path. During the test, the ambient noise level in the test area shall be at least 10 dba lower than the bus under test. Instrumentation and other general requirements shall conform to SAE Standard J366. For purposes of testing interior noise levels only, the Contractor may use an 80 dba exterior noise source. If the noise contains an audible discrete frequency as defined in Section 6.1.2, a penalty of 5 dba shall be added to the sound level measured Exterior Noise Airborne noise generated by the bus and measured shall be no more than 80 dba. The maximum noise level generated by the bus pulling away from a stop at full power shall not exceed 83 dba due to local regulations. The bus-generated noise at curb idle shall not exceed 65 dba. If the noise contains an audible discrete frequency as defined in Section 6.1.2, a penalty of 5 dba shall be added to the sound level measured. All noise readings shall be taken 25 feet from and perpendicular to, the centerline of the bus with all accessories operating. Instrumentation, test sites, and other general requirements shall be in accordance with SAE Standard J366. The pull away test shall begin with the front bumper even with the microphone. The curb idle test shall be conducted with the rear bumper even with the microphone Fire Safety The bus shall be designed and manufactured in accordance with all applicable fire safety and smoke emission regulations. These provisions shall include the use of fireretardant/low-smoke materials, fire detection systems, firewalls, and facilitation of passenger evacuation. All materials used in the construction of the Passenger Compartment of the bus are recommended, but not required, to be in accordance with the Recommended Fire Safety Practices defined in FTA Docket 90, dated October 20, Materials entirely enclosed from the passenger compartment, such as insulation within the sidewalls, need not comply. In addition, smaller components and items, such as seat grabrails, switch knobs and small light lenses, shall be exempt from this requirement. C-TRAN requires that the Contractor 13

14 declare the degree to which they meet the Recommended Fire Safety Practices defined in FTA Docket 90, dated October 20, Fire detection systems as required in Section shall be provided. Requirements for firewalls are contained in Section The requirements for passenger evacuation provisions related to doors, windows, and escape hatches are defined in Section Elderly and Disabled Passengers The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal requirements defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act, 49 CFR Part 38, and all state and local regulations regarding mobility-impaired persons. Local regulations are defined as those below the state level Respect for the Environment In the design and manufacture of the bus the Contractor shall make every effort to reduce the amount of potentially hazardous waste generated by C-TRAN when maintaining the bus in accordance with the procedures contained in the manufacturer s maintenance manuals. The manufacturer shall use, whenever possible, low mercury fluorescent lighting tubes, PCB free ballast units, cleanable filters (unless required otherwise by C-TRAN), and nonasbestos brake blocks and gaskets. In accordance with Section 6002 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act the Contractor shall use, whenever possible and allowed by the specifications, recycled materials in the manufacture of the bus. 6.2 Propulsion System Vehicle Performance Power Requirements Propulsion system and drive train shall provide power to enable the bus to meet the defined acceleration, top speed, and gradability requirements, and operate all propulsiondriven accessories. Power requirements are based on heavy heavy-duty diesel (HHDD) engines certified for use in all states using actual road test results or computerized vehicle performance data. This will apply to all states except for California, because of it s CARB emissions regulations Top Speed The bus shall be capable of achieving a sustained speed of 65 mph, but shall be governed at a top speed of 65 mph on a straight, level road at GVWR with all accessories operating Gradability 14

15 Gradability requirements shall be met on grades with a dry commercial asphalt or concrete pavement at GVWR with all accessories operating. The power plant shall enable the bus to maintain a speed of 40 mph on a 2-1/2 percent grade and 7 mph on a 16 percent grade Acceleration Acceleration shall meet the requirements below and shall be sufficiently gradual and smooth to prevent throwing standing passengers off-balance. Acceleration time measurements will begin when the accelerator is depressed, i.e. idle start. Lag time between depression of the accelerator pedal and movement of the bus should be minimized. MAXIMUM IDLE START ACCELERATION TIMES ON A LEVEL SURFACE (Vehicle weight = GVWR, 50-State Power Plant) Acceleration measurements will be taken while the bus is in on-grade operation, i.e. the bus must operate at a speed which enables the bus to exceed minimum speed limits, operate safely in traffic in start and stop revenue service, and without damage to the bus. MAXIMUM IDLE START ACCELERATION TIMES ON A LEVEL SERVICE (Vehicle Weight = GVWR, 50-State Power Plant) SPEED (MPH) Speed in Miles per Hours TIME (SEC) Time in Seconds Top Speed Operating Range The operating range of the bus run on the design operating profile shall be at least 400 miles with full charge and/or fuel capacity Fuel Economy The bus shall meet all applicable mileage standards. The engine shall be tuned when delivered to provide optimized performance as specified above, including fuel economy. All related components and configuration that affect fuel economy, such as, fan control/operation, transmission, axle ratio, etc., shall be selected accordingly. The bus shall achieve an average fuel economy of 4.3 mpg when run on the Transit Coach Duty Cycle 15

16 loaded to SLW. Reference SAE J1376, Fuel Economy Measurement Test (Engineering Type) for Trucks and Buses. C-TRAN views the 4.3 mpg as a minimum, and is interested in buses that achieve 5+ mpg Drive train (Diesel Engines) Power Plant All wire wrapped fluid dipsticks shall have a protective sleeve to protect the maintenance personnel from punctures caused by frayed wires Engine Diesel Engine The engine shall comply with applicable local, state and/or federal emissions and useful life requirements. The engine shall have a design life of not less than 300,000 miles without replacement or major service. The lifetime estimate is based on the design operating profile. C-TRAN requires pricing and information for Cummins, or approved equal, engine configurations. The HHDD engine shall be designed to operate for not less than 350,000 miles without major failure or significant deterioration. Components of the fuel injector and/or control system shall be designed to operate for not less than 150,000 miles without replacement or major service. Mileage intervals are based on the design operating profile defined in Section The engine shall meet all requirements of the Technical Specifications when operating at ULSD, ULSD/B5 and up to ULSD/B20 diesel fuel, as certified by the engine manufacturer and specified by C-TRAN. Durability of the engine and its components shall not be seriously reduced and the requirement of Section shall be met by operation on either of the commercially available diesel fuels. Performance test results (acceleration, gradability, fuel economy, etc.) and the SCAAN shall be based on using ULSD/B20. The engine shall be equipped with an electronically controlled management system, compatible with multiplex wiring systems and either 12- or 24-volt electrical systems. The engine control system shall be capable of receiving electronic inputs from the engine and other vehicle systems. Communication between these electronic systems shall be made using the SAE J1708 and J1939 Recommended Practice communication link. The engine's electronic management system shall monitor operating conditions and provide instantaneous adjustments to optimize both engine and bus performance. The system shall be programmable to allow optimization of engine performance. 16

17 In order to avoid potential warranty disputes during the engine warranty period, initial performance settings shall only be changed with the authorization from the bus and engine manufacturers. The engine shall have on-board diagnostic capabilities, able to monitor vital functions, store out-of-parameter conditions in memory, and communicate faults and vital conditions to service personnel. Diagnostic reader device connector ports, suitably protected against dirt and moisture, shall be provided in operator s area and near or inside engine compartment. The on-board diagnostic system shall inform the operator via visual and/or audible alarms when out-of-parameter conditions exist for vital engine functions. Conditions that require an operator alarm are identified in Section C-TRAN requires an electric starter with no more than 450 amp draw, Delco 39MT, or approved equal. The engine starter shall be protected by an interlock that prevents its engagement when the engine is running. Special equipment or procedures may be employed to start the engine when exposed to temperatures less than 30 F for a minimum of four hours without the engine in operation. All cold weather starting aids, engine heating devices, and procedures shall be of the type recommended by the engine manufacturer and approved by C-TRAN. The fast idle device shall be activated and controlled automatically by the engine control system or PLC (no manual fast idle switch). Fast idle shall have a one (1) minute delay before activation. The engine control system shall protect the engine, the DPF and SCR against progressive damage. The system shall monitor conditions critical for safe operation and automatically de-rate power and/or speed and initiate engine shutdown as needed. The on-board diagnostic system, as described in Section , shall trigger a visual and audible alarm to the operator when the engine control unit detects a malfunction and the engine protection system is activated. A twist cap will protect the diagnostic reader device connector port in the engine compartment. The Operator area 12-volt power port will be accessible to maintenance personnel for diagnostic access, but not accessible for Operator use of cell phones, etc. Automatic shutdown shall only occur when parameters established for the functions below are exceeded: Coolant temperature Oil pressure Low coolant condition will trigger a warning light and buzzer after 15 seconds. Hot engine or low oil pressure condition will immediately trigger a warning light and buzzer, and the engine shuts down after 60 seconds. C-TRAN requires an oil sample fitting, Cummins P/N S, installed. Location of installation will be confirmed in the design review meeting. Pre-approved brand for shutdown sensors is Cummins. 17

18 C-TRAN utilizes a jumpstart welders plug connection accessed from the rear engine compartment door, the Anderson 350 or Superior Signals P/Ns SMH SY6322G1, 350 amp red, 2/O (connector); Superior Signals SMH STC906 (dust cover); Superior Signals SMH SY H (handle), or approved equal capable of 350 amps. C-TRAN requires that the engine be governed by being able to be placed in Winter Mode via a switch in the engine compartment via the electrical control box, that allows the engine to de-rate to go no faster than 25 mph during times of severe weather (snow, ice, freezing rain, etc.) when chains are being utilized. In instances where drop down chains are being utilized, the engine shall automatically de-rate to go no faster than 25 mph whenever the chains are deployed. The de-rated bus shall be slowed to 25mph or less before the chains physically deploy. The Winter Mode switch in the rear engine compartment shall be a key lock switch Drivetrain (Hybrid Propulsion System) Power Plant All wire wrapped fluid dipsticks shall have a protective sleeve to protect the maintenance personnel from punctures caused by frayed wires Propulsion System C-TRAN requires the BAE Series-hybrid configuration(s) including the hybrid components, diesel engine, and accessory power system capable of powering high voltage systems on an all electric bus for our 40 foot buses. OPTION #3: C-TRAN is interested in pricing and information for the BAE Series-hybrid configuration, or approved equal, for 35 foot buses The hybrid system shall utilize an HHDD engine designed to operate for not less than 350,000 miles without major failure or significant deterioration. Components of the fuel injector and/or control system shall be designed to operate for not less than 150,000 miles without replacement or major service. Mileage intervals are based on the design operating profile defined in Section The engine shall meet all requirements of the Technical Specifications when operating at ULSD, ULSD/B5 and up to ULSD/B20 diesel fuel, as certified by the engine manufacturer and specified by C-TRAN. Durability of the engine and its components shall not be seriously reduced and the requirement of Section shall be met by operation on either of the commercially available diesel fuels. Performance test results (acceleration, gradability, fuel economy, etc.) and the SCAAN shall be based on using ULSD/B20. The hybrid propulsion system shall be equipped with an electronically controlled management system, compatible with multiplex wiring systems and either 12- or 24-volt electrical systems and have additional capacity for powering (but not limited to) airconditioning systems, electronic cooling systems, electric air compressors, electric steering systems and other electrified ancillary systems necessary to the vehicle s operation in C- 18

19 TRAN s environment. The hybrid propulsion system control system shall be capable of receiving electronic inputs from the hybrid propulsion system and other vehicle systems. Communication between these electronic systems shall be made using the SAE J1708 and J1939 Recommended Practice communication link. The battery pack/energy storage system shall conform to SAE J2929 standards. (Please provide documentation on achieving this standard.) The hybrid propulsion system s electronic management system shall monitor operating conditions and provide instantaneous adjustments to optimize both engine and bus performance. The system shall be programmable to allow optimization of engine performance, and protection of hybrid and engine systems. In order to avoid potential warranty disputes during the propulsion system s warranty period, initial performance settings shall only be changed with the authorization from the bus and propulsion system manufacturers. The hybrid propulsion system shall have on-board diagnostic capabilities, able to monitor vital functions, of their respective systems (engine, generator, APS, electric motor, etc), store out-of-parameter conditions in memory, and communicate faults and vital conditions to service personnel. Diagnostic reader device connector ports, suitably protected against dirt and moisture, shall be provided in operator s area and near or inside engine compartment. The on-board diagnostic system shall inform the operator via visual and/or audible alarms when out-of-parameter conditions exist for vital engine functions. Conditions that require an operator alarm are identified in Section The hybrid propulsion system shall be able to start the engine with its integrated generator, negating the need for a starter. Special equipment or procedures may be employed to start the engine when exposed to temperatures less than 30 F for a minimum of four hours without the engine in operation. All cold weather starting aids, engine heating devices, and procedures shall be of the type recommended by the engine manufacturer and approved by C-TRAN. The fast idle device shall be activated and controlled automatically by the engine control system or PLC (no manual fast idle switch). Fast idle shall have a one (1) minute delay before activation. The hybrid propulsion system s control system shall protect the engine, the hybrid propulsion system, the DPF and SCR against progressive damage. The system shall monitor conditions critical for safe operation and automatically de-rate power and/or speed and initiate engine shutdown as needed. The on-board diagnostic system, as described in Section , shall trigger a visual and audible alarm to the operator when the engine control unit detects a malfunction and the engine protection system is activated. A twist cap will protect the diagnostic reader device connector port in the engine compartment. The Operator area 12-volt power port will be accessible to maintenance personnel for diagnostic access, but not accessible for Operator use of personal electronic devices, etc. Automatic shutdown shall only occur when parameters established for the functions below are exceeded: Coolant temperature 19

20 Oil pressure Low coolant condition will trigger a warning light and buzzer after 15 seconds. Hot engine or low oil pressure condition will immediately trigger a warning light and buzzer, and the engine shuts down after 60 seconds. In case of engine failure, the hybrid propulsion system shall allow the vehicle to operate as an all electric vehicle (EV) for a minimum of 1 mile in order to maneuver the vehicle to a safer location. C-TRAN requires an oil sample fitting, Cummins P/N S, installed. Location of installation will be confirmed in the design review meeting. Pre-approved brand for shutdown sensors is Cummins. C-TRAN utilizes a jumpstart welders plug connection accessed from the rear engine compartment door, the Anderson 350 or Superior Signals P/Ns SMH SY6322G1, 350 amp red, 2/O (connector); Superior Signals SMH STC906 (dust cover); Superior Signals SMH SY H (handle), or approved equal capable of 350 amps. C-TRAN requires that the hybrid propulsion system be governed by being able to be placed in Winter Mode via a switch in the engine compartment via the electrical control box, that allows the engine to de-rate to go no faster than 25 mph during times of severe weather (snow, ice, freezing, rain, etc.) when chains are being utilized. In instances where drop down chains are being utilized, the hybrid propulsion system shall automatically de-rate to go no faster than 25 mph and shall not physically deploy the chains until the de-rated bus is travelling at or below 25 mph. The Winter Mode switch in the rear engine compartment shall be a key lock switch. OPTION#4: C-TRAN is interested in an engine with stop/start capabilities and an override feature for required idle times. When a bus is stopped and the energy storage system is at an acceptable state of charge, the engine shall stop running until needed to maintain a state of charge or produce extra energy for acceleration. Please provide information on factory options and pricing. OPTION#5: C-TRAN runs a robust oil sampling regimen and would be interested in having an oil sampling port on the electric traction motor utilized in the BAE hybrid system, or approved equal. Please provide information on factory options and pricing. OPTION #6: C-TRAN is interested in having an EV-Mode setting for the hybrid propulsion system. This setting would allow the bus to function as a pure EV vehicle for maneuvering over short distances for example, in nightly servicing without powering-up the engine. Please provide information on factory options and pricing Electric Hydraulic Steering 20

21 OPTION #7: C-TRAN is interested in an electric hydraulic steering system located outside of the engine and exhaust heat buildup areas. Please provide factory options and pricing with the pump unit located at the front of the bus (not in the engine compartment) Cooling Systems (Diesel & Hybrid Engines) The cooling systems shall be EMP TK8, or approved-equal. The standard cooling package provided by the Contractor if the EMP system is not available must be of sufficient size to maintain all engine and transmission fluids and engine intake air at safe, continuous operating temperatures during the most severe operations possible and in accordance with engine and transmission manufacturers cooling system requirements. The cooling system fan/fans control should sense the temperatures of the operating fluids, at a minimum, and also the intake air, if possible, and if either is above safe operating conditions the cooling fan should be engaged. The fan control system shall be designed with a fail-safe mode of fan on. The cooling system in new condition shall have an ambient capacity of at least 120 F with water used as coolant and at sea level operation. The electronic cooling system shall have the charge air cooling fans on continuously at a minimum of 25% of full rpm when the diesel engine is running. The fan system shall have a full fan reverse switch in the Operator compartment for radiator cleaning. OPTION #8: C-TRAN is interested in an EMP system utilizing a Niehoff air-cooled alternator for non-hybrid buses. Please provide information on factory options and pricing. OPTION #9: C-TRAN is interested in a Modine cooling system utilizing a Niehoff air-cooled alternator for non-hybrid buses. Please provide information on factory options and pricing Diesel Engine Cooling A water-based, pressure type, cooling system that does not permit boiling or coolant loss during the operations described above shall cool the engine. C-TRAN requires 100% rerefined 60/40 fully-charged ethylene glycol antifreeze, color green. Engine thermostats shall be easily accessible for replacement. Shutoff valves shall allow filter replacement without coolan shall permit complete shutoff of lines for the heating and defroster units, and water boost pumps. The water boost pump shall be a magnetically coupled, brushless design. All low points in the water-based cooling system shall be equipped with drain cocks. Air vent valves shall be fitted at high points in the cooling system unless it can be demonstrated that the system is self-purging. A sight glass (or tube) to determine satisfactory engine coolant level shall be provided and shall be accessible by opening one of the engine compartment's access doors. A springloaded, push button type valve or a lever type safety release valve that provides a more positive action and is less prone to leakage to safely release pressure or vacuum in the cooling system shall be provided with both it and the water filler no more than 60 inches above the ground and both shall be accessible through the same access door. 21

22 The radiator, and charge air cooler if integrated, shall be of durable corrosion-resistant construction with bolted-on or welded-on removable tanks. The radiator shall be designed so that a 2M mechanic can gain access to a substantial portion of the side facing the engine for the purpose of cleaning the radiator in five minutes or less. Radiator piping shall meet the requirements of Section , and be stainless or brass tubing. No heat producing components or climate control system components shall be mounted between the engine cooling air intake aperture and the radiator. The radiator and charge air cooler shall be designed to withstand thermal fatigue and vibration associated with the installed configuration and shall be sized to meet engine manufacturer standards. The engine cooling system shall be equipped with a properly sized water filter with a spinon element and an automatic system for releasing supplemental coolant additives as needed to replenish and maintain protection properties. The cooling fan shall be temperature controlled, allowing the engine to reach operating temperature quickly. The temperature-controlled fan shall not be driven when the coolant temperature falls below the minimum level recommended by the engine manufacturer. The cooling system shall be manufactured as to prevent corrosion build up. OPTION #10: C-TRAN is interested in a Coolant Recovery Tank that shall provide a reservoir to store excess coolant at atmospheric pressure and draw-in coolant if needed. Please provide information on factory options and pricing Charge Air Cooling The charge air cooler shall NOT be permanently attached to the radiator. The charge air-cooling system also referred to as aftercoolers or intercoolers shall provide maximum air intake temperature reduction with minimal pressure loss. The charge air radiator shall be sized and positioned to meet engine manufacturer's requirements. The charge air radiator shall not be stacked ahead or behind the engine radiator and shall be positioned as close to the engine as possible unless integrated with the radiator. Air ducting and fittings shall be protected against heat sources, and shall be configured to minimize restrictions and maintain sealing integrity Transmission Cooling The transmission shall be cooled by a separate heat exchanger. If heat exchanger is externally mounted, it shall have rubber-mounted isolators, sized to maintain operating fluid within the transmission manufacturer's recommended parameters of flow, pressure, and temperature. The transmission cooling system shall be matched to the retarder and engine cooling systems to ensure that all operating fluids remain within recommended temperature limits established by each component manufacturer. 22

23 Hybrid cooling The Hybrid system shall have its own dedicated cooling circuit separate from the diesel engine and meet manufacturer specifications Transmission C-TRAN requires an Allison 3000 or approved equal 4-speed transmission with overdrive, unless prior approval is received. OPTION #11: C-TRAN is interested in and option for a Voith transmission. Please provide information on options and pricing. The transmission shall be a multiple speed automatic shift with torque converter, retarder, and electronic controls. Gross input power, gross input torque and rated input speed shall be compatible with the engine. A 3M mechanic, with optional assistance, shall be able to remove and replace the transmission assembly for service in less than 16 total combined man-hours. The transmission shall be designed to operate for not less than 350,000 miles on the design operating profile without replacement or major service. The electronic controls shall be compatible with multiplex wiring systems, capable of receiving inputs from the throttle, shift selector, engine, and transmission. Communication between the transmission and other electronically controlled vehicle systems shall be made using the SAE J1708 and J1939 Recommended Practice communication link. Electronic controls shall be compatible with either 12 or 24 volt systems, provide consistent shift quality, and compensate for changing conditions such as variations in vehicle weight and engine power. A brake pedal application of 15 to 20 psi shall be required by the operator to engage forward or reverse range from the neutral position. The electronically controlled transmission shall have on-board diagnostic capabilities that are J1708 and J1939 Protocol Compliant and are able to monitor functions, store out-ofparameter conditions in memory, and communicate faults and vital conditions to service personnel. A diagnostic reader device connector port, suitably protected against dirt and moisture, shall be provided in the operator s area. The on-board diagnostic system shall trigger a visual alarm to the operator when the electronic control unit detects a malfunction as described in Section The transmission shall contain built-in protection software to guard against severe damage. An electronic transmission fluid monitoring and protection system shall be provided. This system shall allow a 2M or 3M mechanic to accurately determine transmission fluid levels during checking or oil change and shall be in addition to the manual dipstick. This system shall also provide protection against any damage resulting from improper fluid level conditions. C-TRAN also requires that a transmission fluid sampling port be provided in an easily accessible area so that a 2M or 3M mechanic can obtain transmission fluid samples. 23