KANSAS BUS PURCHASING PROGRAM

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1 CHASSIS STANDARD BASE OPTIONS PART NAME CONVENTIONAL FRONT ENGINE TRANSIT REAR ENGINE TRANSIT LIGHT CONVENTIONAL TYPE A AND II Category Description Base Spec and Description Base Spec and Description Base Spec and Description Base Spec and Description Base Spec and Description AIR CLEANER (ENGINE) Heavy-duty dry type throw away air Heavy-duty dry type throw away air Heavy-duty dry type throw away Heavy-duty dry type throw away air Manufacturer Standard. filter. filter. air filter. filter. AIR COMPRESSOR None None Dual air flow with 13.2 CFM None minimum, gear driven. Two (2) dual chambers (4) chambers air reservoirs with drains. The total reservoir capacity should be approximately 6470 cu.in. One (1) air reservoir is to be designed entirely for air operated AIR DRYER None None Bendix AD-9 None AIR TANKS None. If air brakes added automatic heated drain valve on wet tank. None. If air brakes added automatic heated drain valve on wet tank. Automatic heated drain valves on wet tank. None. If air brakes added automatic heated drain valve on wet tank. ALTERNATOR Minimum high output 200-amp. Minimum high output 200-amp. Minimum high output 200-amp. Minimum high output 200-amp. Manufactures standard Alternator to be belt driven. Regulator Alternator to be belt driven. Regulator Alternator to be belt driven. Alternator to be belt driven. to be built in type. to be built in type. Regulator to be built in type. Regulator to be built in type. AXLE, FRONT: MINIMUM By capacity. Axle ratings = 10,000 By capacity. Axle ratings: = 13,200 By capacity. Axle ratings: = 13,200 By capacity. Axle ratings for 24, 30 By capacity. Minimum 4,300 lbs ; LOAD lbs. lbs; lbs; & 36 passenger = 6,000 lbs 4,100 lbs for single rear wheel. AXLE, REAR: MINIMUM LOAD BATTERIES By capacity. Axle ratings: =21,000 lbs.; single speed axle set to maximum speed of 65 mph. 2 group #31 12-volt batteries with total, 1300 CCA minimum. If mounted outside of engine compartment they shall be on a ball bearing roll out tray. Axle rating 23,000 lbs; single speed axle set to maximum speed of 65 mph. 3 group #31 12-volt batteries with total, 2800 CCA minimum. If mounted outside of engine compartment they shall be on a ball bearing roll out tray. Axle rating 23,000 lbs; single speed axle set to maximum speed of 65 mph. 3 group #31 12-volt batteries with total, 2800 CCA minimum. If mounted outside of engine compartment they shall be on a ball bearing roll out tray. BATTERY CUT OFF SWITCH Shall be included Shall be included Shall be included Shall be included By capacity. Axle ratings: 24, 30 & 36 passenger = 10,500 lbs volt, 1300 CCA minimum. If mounted outside of engine compartment they shall be on a ball bearing roll out tray. BRAKES, AIR None None Full air, cam type, 2 reservoirs, None pressure gauge, audible low pressure warning device. Rear brakes to be equipped with manual type 30 brake chamber, so designed that the braking system is fail safe. Unit to be equipped with Bendix four channel ABS brake or equal, extended service wear linings with automatic slack adjusters. Brakes linings and drums to be outboard mounted for easy replacement. All air lines are to be color coded for ease of identification and service. The air lines shall be made of nylon or equal to withstand vibration. Brakes must meet FMVSS #121. BRAKE LININGS AND DRUMS None None 16 1/2 in x 6" in front, 16 1/2 in x 8" in rear None BRAKES, AIR DUST SHIELDS None None None None BRAKES, PARKING Manufacturer Standard Manufacturer Standard Piggy-back, spring-set type with air Manufacturer Standard back-up system. BRAKES, SLACK ADJUSTERS Manufacturers standard Manufacturers standard Manufacturers standard By capacity. GVWR Total 9,900lbs for single rear wheel and 12,300 for dual rear wheel volt, 600-CCA each. To meet State and National Standards. February 2014 Page 1 of 18

2 CHASSIS STANDARD BASE OPTIONS PART NAME CONVENTIONAL FRONT ENGINE TRANSIT REAR ENGINE TRANSIT LIGHT CONVENTIONAL TYPE A AND II BUMPER, FRONT Front bumper shall be heavy-duty 3/16 inch steel construction. Bumper shall be painted black. Front bumper shall be heavy-duty 3/16 inch steel construction. Bumper shall be painted black. Front bumper shall be heavy-duty 3/16 inch steel construction. Bumper shall be painted black. Front bumper shall be heavy-duty Must be painted black, full width, 3/16 inch steel construction. Bumper HD form steel type, manufacturer shall be painted black. standard, of sufficient structural and mounting strength to ensure that the front of the vehicle may be lifted by means of an air bumper-type jack without permanent deformation of the bumper. CHASSIS Manufacturer Standard Manufacturer Standard Manufacturer Standard Manufacturer Standard Chevrolet/GMC CIRCUIT BREAKERS Required Required Required Required Meet State specifications COOLANT FILTER None None None None COOLANT RECOVERY (ENGINE) Must include some means for visual or electronic checking of coolant level without removing tank cap or releasing pressure from cooling system. All hoses shall be heavy duty rubber material. Fluid should be long life with protection to 25 below. Must include some means for visual or electronic checking of coolant level without removing tank cap or releasing pressure from cooling system. All hoses shall be heavy duty rubber material. Diesel engine radiator assembly shall be heavy duty with extra duty top and bottom tanks. Thermostatically controlled fan required. Cooling system shall be maximum capacity available. Fluid should be long life with protection to 25 below. Base Spec. Cooling system shall be approximately 50 quart capacity heavy duty radiator with filter of the highest quality available with expansion tank. Coolant provided shall be Fleetguard ES complete extended life to 25 degrees below zero. Thermostatically controlled fan required. Must include some means for visual or electronic checking of coolant level without removing the tank cap or releasing pressure from cooling system. All hoses shall be heavy duty rubber material. Must include some means for visual or electronic checking of coolant level without removing tank cap or releasing pressure from cooling system. Fluid should be long life with protection to 25 below. CRUISE CONTROL Required Required Required Required None CUP HOLDER, DRIVER None None None None CLIPBOARD HOLDER None None None None None Must include some means for visual or electronic checking of coolant level without removing tank cap or releasing pressure from cooling system. All hoses shall be heavy duty rubber material. DOGHOUSE See Insulation section. Base Spec: chassis shall include heat and noise insulation inside bus covering dash panel (firewall) area at least down to the point that body connects including engine cover (doghouse), which may be insulated on interior or exterior Fiberglass, hinged cutaway with heat and sound insulation, engine noise not to exceed 82 decibels in driver compartment. See Insulation Section. See Insulation section. Base Spec: See Insulation section. Base Spec: chassis shall include heat and noise chassis shall include heat and noise insulation inside bus covering dash insulation inside bus covering dash panel (firewall) area at least down to panel (firewall) area at least down the point that body connects to the point that body connects including engine cover (doghouse), including engine cover (doghouse), which may be insulated on interior which may be insulated on interior or exterior or exterior DRIVESHAFT GUARDS & SHIELDS Metal guards meeting State and National specifications. Shall be in accordance with National Shall be in accordance with Standards for Type D School Bus National Standards for Type D Chassis. Drive shaft must be a School Bus Chassis. Drive shaft minimum of four inches (4) diameter. must be a minimum of four inches Drive shaft must be dynamically (4) diameter. Drive shaft must be balanced. U-joints must have grease dynamically balanced. U-joints fittings. Metal guards must meet State must have grease fittings. Metal and National specifications guards must meet State and National specifications Metal guards meeting State and National specifications. Metal guards meeting State and National specifications. February 2014 Page 2 of 18

3 CHASSIS STANDARD BASE OPTIONS PART NAME CONVENTIONAL FRONT ENGINE TRANSIT REAR ENGINE TRANSIT LIGHT CONVENTIONAL TYPE A AND II ENGINE Diesel, 200 hp minimum, 520 torque rating, turbo, electronically controlled. Engine shall have an electronic controlled or fast idle switch. Engine shall have OEM standard warranty including components. Must meet 2010 EPA specs. Diesel, 200 hp minimum, 520 torque rating, in-line 6 cylinder, turbo, electronically controlled. Engine shall have an electronic controlled or fast idle switch. Engine shall have OEM standard warranty including components. Must meet 2010 EPA specs. Diesel Engine shall be in line six cylinder electronic rear engine producing 245 horsepower minimum at 660 torque rating. Diesel, 200 hp minimum, 520 torque rating, turbo, electronically controlled. Engine shall have an electronic controlled or fast idle Engine shall be turbo-charged aftercooled. Engine shall have an standard warranty including switch. Engine shall have OEM electronic controlled or fast idle components. Must meet 2010 EPA switch. Engine shall have OEM specs. standard warranty including components. Must meet 2010 EPA specs. Gasoline, minimum 6.0 L; provide power curve to include horsepower, RPMs, torque, and fuel economy. Complete engine specifications and warranty information required. ENGINE/EXHAUST BRAKE None None None None ENGINE WARRANTY ENGINE SOUND DEADENING PACKAGE Engine shall have OEM standard Engine shall have OEM standard including components. Manufacturer including components. Manufacturer shall provide written documentation of shall provide written documentation of warranty program. All engine warranty pricing is listed on the help page in dealer clarifications. Required in engine compartment, hood and firewall. Engine shall have OEM standard including components. Manufacturer shall provide written warranty program. All engine warranty documentation of warranty pricing is listed on the help page in program. All engine warranty dealer clarifications. pricing is listed on the help page in Required in engine compartment, hood and firewall. dealer clarifications. Required in engine compartment. Rear decking should be covered with insluation and equivalent flooring material and incorporate rear row of seats with center divider to prevent aisle seating. Engine shall have OEM standard including components. Manufacturer shall provide written documentation of warranty program. All engine warranty pricing is listed on the help page in dealer clarifications. Required in engine compartment, hood and firewall. Required in engine compartment, hood and firewall. EXHAUST SYSTEM Must exit at rear bumper. Must exit at rear bumper. Must exit at rear bumper. Must exit at rear bumper. Manufacturer standard. FAN DRIVE Manufacturer standard Manufacturer standard Manufacturer standard Manufacturer standard FRAME SIDE MEMBERS Must meet all State and National specifications Must meet all State and National specifications Must meet all State and National specifications Must meet all State and National specifications Must meet all State and National specifications FUEL TANK; DIESEL Minimum 60-gallon capacity, to be mounted between frame rails, spout located for ease in servicing. Must meet State and National Standards Minimum 60-gallon capacity, to be mounted between frame rails, rear of rear axle with access plate to sending unit in the floor. Right-handed fill. Must meet State and National Standards. Minimum 60-gallon capacity, to be mounted between frame rails and between the axles with access plate to sending unit in the floor. Right-handed fill. Must meet State and National Standards. Minimum 35-gallon capacity, spout located for ease in servicing. Must meet State and National Standards Manufacturer Standard, spout located for ease in servicing. Must meet State and National Standards. 30-gallon minimum. FUEL TANK SIDE MOUNTED Between rails Between rails Between rails Between rails FUEL TANK; PROPANE OEM OEM FUEL/WATER SEPARATOR (ENGINE) Heated, must be compatible with chassis/engine application. 1. Must be completely accessible for servicing. 2. Must have clear drain sight bowl with drain valve to allow detection and draining of water to be visually and electronically monitored. Heated, must be compatible with chassis/engine application. 1. Must be completely accessible for servicing. 2. Must have clear drain sight bowl with drain valve to allow detection and draining of water to be visually and electronically monitored. Heated, must be compatible with chassis/engine application. 1. Must be completely accessible for servicing. 2. Must have clear drain sight bowl with drain valve to allow detection and draining of water to be visually and electronically monitored. Heated, must be compatible with chassis/engine application. 1. Must be completely accessible for servicing. 2. Must have clear drain sight bowl with drain valve to allow detection and draining of water to be visually and electronically monitored. February 2014 Page 3 of 18

4 CHASSIS STANDARD BASE OPTIONS PART NAME CONVENTIONAL FRONT ENGINE TRANSIT REAR ENGINE TRANSIT LIGHT CONVENTIONAL TYPE A AND II FULL INSTRUMENTATION PACKAGE (ENGINE) VOLTMETER IN REAR HEADLIGHTS Instrument panel shall include: speedometer/7 digit odometer (including tenths) tachometer w/hourmeter, oil pressure gauge ammeter, water temperature gauge, fuel gauge, voltmeter, transmission temperature gauge, two airpressure gauges, combination directional signal/headlight dimmer switch/wiper control mounted stalk on steering column. Hazard warning switch on the steering column. Warning lights and buzzers for oil pressure, water temperature. Halogen headlights. Daytime running lights. Must meet State and National Standards. Instrument panel shall include: speedometer/7 digit odometer (including tenths) tachometer w/hourmeter, oil pressure gauge ammeter, water temperature gauge, fuel gauge, voltmeter, transmission temperature gauge, two airpressure gauges, combination directional signal/headlight dimmer switch/wiper control mounted stalk on steering column. Hazard warning switch on the steering column. Warning lights and buzzers for oil pressure, water temperature. Key type starter and engine stop switch. Halogen headlights. Daytime running lights. Must meet State and National Standards. InInstrument panel shall include: speedometer/7 digit odometer (including tenths) tachometer w/hourmeter, oil pressure gauge ammeter, water temperature gauge, fuel gauge, voltmeter, transmission temperature gauge, two airpressure gauges, combination directional signal/headlight dimmer switch/wiper control mounted stalk on steering column. Hazard warning switch on the steering column. Warning lights and buzzers for oil pressure, water temperature. None Halogen headlights. Daytime running lights. Must meet State and National Standards. HEADLIGHT AlARM None None None None HEATER BLOCK, INTERNAL (ENGINE) Block heater with outside receptacle mounted on a minimum of 9 amp draw, 750 minimum watt. Receptacle to be mounted by front bumper. Block heater with outside receptacle mounted on a minimum of 9 amp draw, 750 minimum watt. Receptacle to be mounted by front bumper. Block heater with outside receptacle mounted on a minimum of 9 amp draw, 750 minimum watt. Receptacle to be mounted by front To include speedometer, To include speedometer, tachometer, odometer, hour meter, accrued mileage to 7 digits including tenths of miles; fuel gauge; oil pressure gauge with low pressure warning light and buzzer; water temperature gauge with high temperature warning light and buzzer; voltage and amp meters, transistorized solid state components readily accessible for service with graduated scales. All instrumentation to be directly visible to driver in normal seated position. All gauges to be English - no metric. Halogen headlights. Daytime running lights. Must meet State and National Standards. Block heater with outside receptacle mounted on a minimum of 9 amp draw, 750 minimum watt. Receptacle to be mounted by front HOOD Manufacturers Standard Manufacturers Standard HORNS Dual horn to meet state specifications Dual horn to meet state specifications Dual horn to meet state specifications Dual horn to meet state specifications HOSES (ENGINE) Shall be heavy duty rubber with Shall be heavy duty rubber with Shall be heavy duty rubber with Shall be heavy duty rubber with standard clamps. standard clamps. standard clamps. standard clamps. HOSE CLAMPS Manufacturers standard Manufacturers standard Manufacturers standard Manufacturers standard IGNITION SWITCH (ENGINE) LINE-SET TICKET Controlled running and shutdown shall require electrical current provided by the ignition switch in ON, RUN and ACCESSORY positions Manufacturer shall include with delivery of vehicle a line-set ticket that will reflect all chassis components, GAWR for both front and rear axles and GVWR. Web based is acceptable Controlled running and shutdown shall require electrical current provided by the ignition switch in ON, RUN and ACCESSORY positions Manufacturer shall include with delivery of vehicle a line-set ticket that will reflect all chassis components, GAWR for both front and rear axles and GVWR. Web based is acceptable Controlled running and shutdown shall require electrical current provided by the ignition switch in ON, RUN and ACCESSORY positions Manufacturer shall include with delivery of vehicle a line-set ticket that will reflect all chassis components, GAWR for both front and rear axles and GVWR. Web based is acceptable Controlled running and shutdown shall require electrical current provided by the ignition switch in ON, RUN and ACCESSORY positions Manufacturer shall include with delivery of vehicle a line-set ticket that will reflect all chassis components, GAWR for both front and rear axles and GVWR. Web based is acceptable. tachometer, odometer, accrued mileage to 7 digits including tenths of miles; fuel gauge; oil pressure gauge with low pressure warning light and buzzer; water temperature gauge with high temperature warning light and buzzer; voltage meter, transistorized solid state components readily accessible for service with graduated scales. All instrumentation to be directly visible to driver in normal seated position. All gauges to be English - no metric. Halogen headlights. Daytime running lights. Must meet State and National Standards. You may void manufactureres warranty by adding this option. None Dual horn to meet state specifications Manufacturer Standard Controlled running and shutdown shall require electrical current provided by the ignition switch in ON, RUN and ACCESSORY positions Manufacturer shall include with delivery of vehicle a line-set ticket that will reflect all chassis components, GAWR for both front and rear axles and GVWR. Web based is acceptable PAINT & FINISH, EXTERIOR Chassis shall be painted black Chassis shall be painted black Chassis shall be painted black Chassis shall be painted black Must be Polyurethane or equal and a 5-year warranty and must meet State and National Standards. PAINT, WHEELS All wheels shall be finish painted All wheels shall be finish painted All wheels shall be finish painted All wheels shall be finish painted black. black. black. black. PEDALS, ADJUSTABLE None None None None RIMS Disc wheels, 22.5 x hole, hub piloted. Disc wheels, 22.5 x hole, hub piloted. Disc wheels, 22.5x8.25; 10 hole, hub piloted. Disc wheels, 10 hole, hub piloted. All wheels shall be painted per state specs. Manufacturer's Standard February 2014 Page 4 of 18

5 CHASSIS STANDARD BASE OPTIONS PART NAME CONVENTIONAL FRONT ENGINE TRANSIT REAR ENGINE TRANSIT LIGHT CONVENTIONAL TYPE A AND II RUST PROOFING SHOCK ABSORBERS Underbody and firewall to be fully insulated and undercoated with rust proofing compound, including the battery compartment. Underbody and firewall to be fully insulated and undercoated with rust proofing compound, including the battery compartment. Front and rear, heavy-duty doubleacting, piston type that are adequate acting, piston type that are adequate Front and rear, heavy-duty double- size and axle load for the axle capacity size and axle load for the axle capacity. Underbody and firewall to be fully insulated and undercoated with rust proofing compound, including the battery compartment. Front and rear, heavy-duty doubleacting, piston type that are adequate size and axle load for the axle capacity. Underbody and firewall to be fully insulated and undercoated with rust proofing compound, including the battery compartment Front and rear, heavy-duty doubleacting, piston type that are adequate size and axle load for the axle capacity. Underbody and firewall to be fully insulated and undercoated with rust proofing compound, including the battery compartment. Front and rear, heavy-duty doubleacting, piston type that are adequate size and axle load for the axle capacity. STEERING SUSPENSION, AXLE FRONT SUSPENSION, AXLE REAR Factory installed heavy-duty power steering. Wheel to tilt. Front springs must be compatible with axle capacity and include oil type seals and caps Parabolic taper leaf. Rear suspension to match axle capacity and include oil type seals and caps Factory installed heavy-duty power steering. Wheel to tilt & telescope. Front springs must be compatible with axle capacity and include oil type seals and caps Parabolic taper leaf. Rear suspension to match axle capacity and include oil type seals and caps Integral full power with a tilt/telescoping steering column and padded wheel. Front springs must be compatible with axle capacity and include oil type seals and caps Rear air ride suspension to match axle capacity and include oil type seals and caps Factory installed heavy-duty power steering. Wheel to tilt. Front springs must be compatible with axle capacity and include oil type seals and caps Parabolic taper leaf. Rear suspension to match axle capacity and include oil type seals and caps Factory installed heavy-duty power steering with tilt. SWITCHES, IGNITION Manufacturer Standard Manufacturer Standard Manufacturer Standard Manufacturer Standard Manufacturer Standard TILT HOOD Fiberglass; maximum pound Fiberglass; maximum pound TIRE CHAINS None None None None TIRE & RIM, SPARE None must be dealer negotiated None must be dealer negotiated None must be dealer negotiated None must be dealer negotiated None must be dealer negotiated TIRES, TUBELESS RADIAL Tire shall be Goodyear 11R ply tubeless type steel belted radical both front and rear with stear tread. Tires shall be Goodyear 11 R X 22.5, 16 ply tubeless type steel belted radical both front and rear with stear tread. Tires shall be Goodyear 11 R X 22.5, 16 ply tubeless type steel belted radical both front and rear with stear tread. Tubeless Goodyear radial tires mounted. 225/70R19.5 must conform to current Tire and Rim Association Standards. Steer-tread on front and rear. None. None. LT225/75R16E All Season Radial. OEM TOW EYES None None None None TOW HOOKS 2 mounted to front and rear of frame. 2 mounted to front and rear of frame. 2 mounted to front and rear of frame. 2 mounted to front and rear of frame. 2 mounted to rear of frame. TOW BAR None None None None None TRANSMISSION, PTS2500 PTS2500 PTS3000 PTS speed, heavy duty cooling. TRANSMISSION, OIL Tran-Synd fluid Tran-Synd fluid Tran-Synd fluid Tran-Synd fluid Manufacturer Standard TRANSMISSION, 5 Year Unlimited Warranty. 5 Year Unlimited Warranty. 5 Year Unlimited Warranty. 5 Year Unlimited Warranty. Manufacturer Standard TRANSMISSION SWITCH FOR PERFORMANCE MODE None None None None TURN SIGNALS Shall be equipped with self-canceling turn signal switch which is to be Shall be equipped with self-canceling turn signal switch which is to be Shall be equipped with selfcanceling turn signal switch which Shall be equipped with self-canceling Manufacturer Std turn signal switch which is to be mounted on the left side of the mounted on the left side of the is to be mounted on the left side of mounted on the left side of the steering post on chassis. ICC hazard steering post on chassis. ICC hazard the steering post on chassis. ICC steering post on chassis. ICC hazard warning switch shall be provided. Must warning switch shall be provided. Must hazard warning switch shall be warning switch shall be provided. meet State and National Standards. meet State and National Standards. provided. Must meet State and National Standards. Must meet State and National Standards. WARRANTY Provide Manufacturer Standard Provide Manufacturer Standard Provide Manufacturer Standard Provide Manufacturer Standard Provide Manufacturer Standard WHEELBASE, GVWR To be compatible with size of bus To be compatible with size of bus. To be compatible with size of bus To be compatible with size of bus To be compatible with size of bus WINTER WARMUP Manufacturer Standard Manufacturer Standard Manufacturer Standard Manufacturer Standard SHUTTERS None None None BUG SCREEN None None None WIRING All chassis wiring to be color coded and numbered, and shall be routed through convoluted tubing for protection. The wiring shall be protected by circuit breakers. All chassis wiring to be color coded and numbered, and shall be routed through convoluted tubing for protection. The wiring shall be protected by circuit breakers. All chassis wiring to be color coded and numbered, and shall be routed through convoluted tubing for protection. The wiring shall be protected by circuit breakers. All chassis wiring to be color coded and numbered, and shall be routed through convoluted tubing for protection. The wiring shall be protected by circuit breakers. All chassis wiring to be color coded and numbered, and shall be routed through convoluted tubing for protection. The wiring shall be protected by circuit breakers. February 2014 Page 5 of 18

6 CHASSIS STANDARD BASE OPTIONS PART NAME CONVENTIONAL FRONT ENGINE TRANSIT REAR ENGINE TRANSIT LIGHT CONVENTIONAL TYPE A AND II BRAKE WARRANTY None None None TOWING WARRANTY None None None None BLUEBIRD TOWING WARRANTY IC None None None None EXTENDED BODY None None None WARRANTY IC EXTENDED BODY None None None EXTENDED CHASSIS None None None None EXTENDED CHASSIS None None None None WARRANTY THOMAS EXTENDED BODY/CHASSIS None None None None WARRANTY BLUEBIRD EXTENDED BODY/CHASSIS None None None None WARRANTY IC EXTENDED ENGINE WARRANTY None None None None February 2014 Page 6 of 18

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8 Dwight D. Eisenhower State Office Building 700 S.W. Harrison Street Topeka, KS Mike King, Secretary Rhonda J. Seitz, Chief December 20, 2013 Amendment Number: 1 Bureau of Fiscal Services AMENDMENT Phone: Fax: Hearing Impaired publicinfo@ksdot.org Sam Brownback, Governor Bid Event: Closing Date: CB0001 January 29, :00PM Procurement Officer: Susan Maxon Telephone: Address: susan@ksdot.org Web Address: Item: Agency: School and Activity Buses Kansas Unified School Districts and Interlocal Cooperative Agreements Conditions: 1. Closing date is extended to January 29, See attached Questions and Answers Response for specification clarification. 3. Specifications spreadsheet will be modified based on questions and answers and will be posted by January 8, There are no other changes at this time. A copy of this Addendum must be signed by an authorized company representative and included with bid response. Name of Company or Firm: Signed by: Title: Date: It shall be the vendor's responsibility to monitor this website on a regular basis for any changes/addenda. February 2014 Page 8 of 18

9 Page 2 Questions and Answers in Response to 1. Question: Can the closing date be extended? Response: Yes, the closing date has been extended to January 29, 2014 at 2:00PM 2. Question: The National Standards only requires a minimum 160 amp alternator for any bus over 15,000 GVWR. Response: The specification requires a minimum high output of 200-amp as was negotiated and agreed to at the meeting conducted on November 1, 2013 and attended by several bus vendors and USD representatives. It is acknowledged that this exceeds the National Standard. 3. Question: Backup alarm is listed as 97 dba but the National Standard suggests 112 dba. Response: Please refer to the National Standard which states a minimum of 112 dba, or variable volume feature that allows the alarm to vary from 87 dba to 112 dba sound level, staying at least 5 dba above the ambient noise level. 4. Question: Window tinting is stated as a minimum of 26% but should be 28%. Response: Please refer to the National Standard which states: All glass (windshield, service and emergency doors, side and rear windows) may be equipped with maximum integral tinting allowed by federal, state, or ANSI standards for the respective locations, except that windows rear of the driver s compartment, if tinted, shall have approximately 28% light transmission. 5. Question: Wheelchair tie down storage container (pouch or other compartment) is suggested as a national Standard for lift buses. Response: Please refer to the National Standard which states: A device for storage of the Wheel Chair Tie Down and Occupant Restraint System (WTORS) Storage Compartment shall be provided. When the system is not in use, the storage device shall allow for clean storage of the system, shall keep the system securely contained within the passenger compartment, shall provide reasonable protection from vandalism and shall enable the February 2014 Page 9 of 18

10 Page 3 system to be readily accessed for use. The WTORS, including the storage device, shall meet the flammability standards established in FMVSS No. 302, Flammability of Interior Materials. 6. Question: Under the auxiliary fuel fired heaters you do not list Espar options. Response: Espar brand auxiliary fuel fire heaters can be bid as a viable alternative. 7. Question: There appears to be a conflict of requirements for heater/defrosters where the specifications indicate 2 rear heaters and later state one rear heater. Response: The specification is misstated. The requirement is for one rear heater however, number and size can vary by manufacturer floor plan and should be clarified in bid response. 8. Question: The National Standard states that there shall be no obstruction higher than 1/4 inch across the bottom of any emergency door opening. Heater hoses routed across emergency door do not meet National Standards. Response: Heater hose routing could vary by manufacturer. Please refer to National Standard and provide clarification with bid response as necessary. 9. Question: I feel putting the wording for the Federal minimum standard on side panel length is better suited under the section titled Panels, Exterior. The wording is actually contained in the luggage section. It can remain there but should be under the exterior panel for sure. Response: Please refer to the National Standard for side skirt length which states school bus body side skirts between the front and rear axles shall extend down to within two inches plus or minus, of the horizontal line from the center of the front spindle to the center of the rear axle. The manufacturer may offer optional side skirt lengths that extend lower than this requirement. This measurement shall apply to a new unloaded school bus located on a flat, level surface. 10. Question: Historically all conventional (Type C) buses have been odd sizes. The bid system lists sizes as even. How would we handle this? Seating configurations for type A and AII should be inclusively. Light conventional shall include sizes of 23, 29 and 35. February 2014 Page 10 of 18

11 Page 4 Response: The seating configurations were misstated in the bid software program. Please bid based on manufacturer standards +/- 1 of the stated seating configurations in the software if the corrections have not been made at the time you prepare your bid. 11. Question: We are unable to see the spreadsheet of specifications in the software program. Response: The Maintain Bids sheet has been modified and now includes a column called Description where the base spec (for categories) and description (for options) is displayed, which can be toggled on and off. Also, when you have the description for options displayed you can narrow it or make it wider. Mouse-over functionality to view specifications was also enabled. 12. Question: The National Standard states that all chassis wiring is to be color coded and either a number code or name code. Response: Please refer to the National Standard for Chassis Wiring which states that all wiring shall use color and at least one other method for identification. The other method shall be either a number code or name code. 13. Question: Circuit breakers should be listed as circuit breakers or fuses. Response: Please refer to the National Standard which states that wiring shall be arranged in circuits, as required, with each circuit protected by a fuse breaker or electronic protection device. 14. Question: There is no towing warranty listed for Thomas. Response: This is being remedied and will be included when the revised specifications are posted. 15. Question: There is only a two year option listed for Thomas for body and chassis warranty. Response: This is being remedied and will be included when the revised specifications are posted. 16. Question: The exterior paint and finish indicates the chassis shall be painted black. February 2014 Page 11 of 18

12 Page 5 Chassis can be interpreted as including hood. The National Standard explicitly defines what must be yellow and which chassis components must be black. Response: Please refer to the National Standard Appendix B for exterior paint colors. For this specification the chassis does not include the hood, which shall be painted National School Bus Yellow (NSBY) unless stated otherwise at the time of order. 17. Question: The National Standard requires the rear bumper to be a minimum of 9 ½ high. Rear bumper color is not specified. Response: The rear bumper requirements were misstated in the bid software program. Please refer to the National Standard for appropriate size, which states that: A. The bumper on Type A-1 buses shall be a minimum of 8 inches wide (high). Bumpers on Types A-2, B, C and D buses shall be a minimum of 9½ inches wide (high). The bumper shall be of sufficient strength to permit being pushed by another vehicle of similar size and being lifted by the bumper without permanent distortion. B. The bumper shall wrap around the back corners of the bus. It shall extend forward at least 12 inches, measured from the rear-most point of the body at the floor line, and shall be mounted flush with the sides of the body or protected with an end panel. C. The bumper shall be attached to the chassis frame in such a manner that it may be removed. It shall be braced to resist deformation of the bumper resulting from impact from the rear or the side. It shall be designed to discourage hitching of rides by an individual. D. The bumper shall extend at least one inch beyond the rear-most part of the body surface, measured at the floor line. E. The bottom of the rear bumper shall not be more than 30 inches above ground level. The rear bumper shall be painted glossy black matching National Standard #595A-color Question: Reeded is a non-standard term in the specification for paneling, exterior reeded. Response: Reeded exterior paneling is standard equipment for some bus vendors. 19. Question: The National Standards require the lift door to be equipped with a device that will actuate an audible or visible signal not necessarily a buzzer. Response: Please refer to National Standard and replace buzzer with audible or visible signal device in specifications. February 2014 Page 12 of 18

13 Page Question: The Door Entrance Switch is only available with power doors. Response: Please bid as specified-oem Standard and refer to specifications for entrance door which specifies an electric operated door. 21. Question: The ISB is available with an electronically actuated variable geometry turbocharger (VGT) on all horsepower ratings. Additional exhaust brakes are not allowed on the 2010 ISB engine. Response: Please include any clarifications with bid response as this could vary by manufacturer. 22. Question: The National Standard requires the storage batteries to have a minimum cold cranking amp (CCA) capacity equal to the cranking current required for 30 seconds at 0 degrees Fahrenheit and a minimum reserve capacity rating of 120 minutes at 25 amps. Response: The specification currently states that a minimum 1300 CCA for 2 Group #31 12-volt battery is required. Please refer to the National Standards for batteries as stated in the question above. 23. Question: The national Standard requires engine hoses to be in compliance with SAE J20C. Response: Please refer to National Standard requiring compliance with SAE J20C in addition to other items listed in specifications. 24. Question: Solenoids are typically provided to meet the National Standards requirement. Response: Please refer to SAE, State, and National Standards as stated for master switch solenoid. Ignition mounted only applies to aftermarket components. 25. Question: Radios and/or PA systems are not required or addressed in National Standards. Response: Please refer to the Communications section of the National School Transportation Specifications and Procedures, page 22 for information regarding National Standards. February 2014 Page 13 of 18

14 Page Question: Rear Emergency windows (in combination with a LH side emergency door) can also be used to meet FMVSS 217 requirements (all products). Response: Acknowledged. Please bid as specified and include clarification for any adjustments or variances as necessary. 27. Question: Breakaway brackets are not an add-on option but are a feature of some mirror installations. All exterior mirrors are not available with the breakaway feature. This might cause confusion as written. Response: The specification for side breakaway mirrors is none. The item can be added when applicable. 28. Question: The reflective lettering and trim package cannot be deleted for the bus to comply with National Standards. Response: The option to remove the reflective lettering and trim does not preclude the purchaser from meeting the National Standard. Please provide bid response meeting State and National Standards. 29. Question: I m not certain if an air suspension without an air source is even possible. Response: It is possible to select hydraulic brakes with air suspension and no air source (compressor). Full air suspension would require an air source. 30. Question: National Standards prohibit the installation of lap belts on large school buses (over 10,000 pounds GVWR) except in conjunction with child safety restraint systems. Three-point lap and shoulder belts can be used. Response: Acknowledged. Please disregard the square footage measurement included in the specification. 31. Question: The national Standard explicitly requires the sunshade to be a minimum of 6 x 30. Response: Acknowledged. Please disregard any reference to square footage of sunshade. February 2014 Page 14 of 18

15 Page Question: Activity bus rubrail is same color as body. Response: Acknowledged. This will be addressed in the next bid offering. USDs will be instructed to review color options selected. 33. Question: Will there be any supplier or administrative fees tacked on. Response: there will not be any supplier or administrative fees. 34. Question: Is storage, overhead for interior luggage racks? Response: Yes, it is for interior overhead luggage racks. 35. Question: How will you measure whether this objective was achieved or not, to be able make a decision regarding whether this is a process to be maintained over the long term? How will you know whether what you expect is in fact reality? Response: Actual use of the bidding software will serve as the evaluation of whether or not our efforts have been successful. 36. Question: As I review the spreadsheet that has been developed, there are numerous options that are identified as minimum. Yet, in many cases, there are options that are listed that are less than the minimum. Alternators would be a good example. The spreadsheet calls out a 200 amp alternator as the minimum yet, it also includes lower amp alternators as apparent options. What exactly does minimum mean? I thought the effort was to develop minimum specifications. If that is the case, why would we want to permit the opportunity to de-spec the bus from what we all agreed was the absolute minimum equipment. Response: We acknowledge some specifications are optional in, or exceed, the National Standards. For those items, please note these specifications were reviewed by a committee of bus providers and USD representatives and determined to best allow for the equality of manufacturer variances. Those items, as noted in questions received, include but are not limited to: Access/Front Bulkhead Compartment Air Conditioning Aisle Strips Air Tank Alternator (see above) Axle, Rear: Minimum Load February 2014 Page 15 of 18

16 Page 9 Cruise Control Cup Holder, Driver Clipboard Holder Body Data Plate Battery (see above) Battery Cutoff Switch Battery Slide Out Tray Brakes, Air Brake Linings and Drums Brakes, Meritor Brake Shoe Coolant Recovery (Engine) Defogger Fans Delivery, Extended Doghouse Door, Entrance Driveshaft Guards and Shields Electrical Equipment & Wiring Engine Engine/Exhaust Brake Engine Warranty Engine Sound Deadening Package Exhaust System Exit, Emergency Door, Wide Exit, Emergency Window Exit, Roof Hatch Fan Drive Floor Covering Floor: Subfloor Plywood Fuel Filler Door Fuel Tank Fuel/Water Separator (Engine) Full Instrumentation Package (Engine) Glass Entrance Door Grab Rail at Entrance Headroom Heater/Defrosters (see above) Heater Block, Internal (Engine) Hoses (Engine) Ignition Switch (Engine) Insulation License Plate Holder Light, Landing Light, Strobe Lights February 2014 Page 16 of 18

17 Page 10 Lights, Interior Lights, Interior Driver Dome Line-Set ticket Mirrors, Side (heated) Mud Flaps Noise Reduction System Outside Luggage Storage Paint & Finish (see above) Paint, Wheels Paneling, Exterior (see above) Paneling, Interior Radio System (see above) Reflectors Rims Rub Rails Rust Proofing Seat, Driver Seats, Passenger Steering Stepwell Stop Arm Signal Storage Compartment Driver Console Student Reminder Activation Student Reminder System Suspension, Axle Rear Tilt Hood Tires, Tubeless Radial Tow Eyes Tow Hooks Tow Bar Transmission, Automatic Turn Signals Warranty Wheelbase, GVWR Wheelchair Entry Wheel Housing Extended Body Warranties Windows (see above) Windshield Windshield Washer Wiper Blades Wiring (see above) February 2014 Page 17 of 18

18 Page 11 Vendors are reminded of the requirements stated in the Invitation for Bid Section V-Statement of Work, Paragraph 3: Bus Specifications: All buses are required to meet: (1) current (2010 edition) National School Transportation Specifications and Procedures, (2) all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), and (3) all applicable State and Federal Laws Bus specifications shall be as stated in this IFB document and the bus bidding software combined. Base Bus Specifications: Vendors must meet all base bus specifications. For instance, if 3M Scotchlite Diamond Grade Reflective Tape is specified, every vendor must supply this item as specified. This applies to everything in the base bus specifications. By responding to this invitation to bid, each vendor hereby certifies that it meets ALL of the base bus specifications outlined in this invitation for bid. Vendors may not delete, change, modify or substitute a part or product from the base bus specifications, except as permitted by the bus specification options. Furthermore, vendors may not modify bus specification options. In other words, Vendors may not add new options to its proposal that are not otherwise found on the bus specification options list. A vendor may not list an item as not available or change their price and then add it as a dealer negotiated item. If a vendor does N/A an option and adds it back as a dealer negotiated item and the district purchases that bus, said vendor may be prohibited from bidding on that style of bus on the next bid. Vendor clarifications and explanations for their products should be presented in one document as a paper copy and on a CD in MS Word. Clarifications can also be added on the program when a price is entered. February 2014 Page 18 of 18