The following specifications are for a high roof dual rear wheel long wheelbase conversion van. The van must be powered by gasoline. Van must be current model transit style compliant with all ADA regulations. Van shall be equipped with a rear entrance wheelchair lift and modified to accept a curbside dual leaf transit style bus door All body modification must not void any OEM chassis warranties or disable any OEM safety devices. The two floor plans provided in appendix #1 must be bid separately one floor plan will be six (6) ambulatory passengers plus two (2) wheelchair positions. The second-floor plan will be eight (8) ambulatory passengers plus two (2) wheelchair positions. Seating plan desired is described under the Seating section 27.0. These vehicles are to be used to provide transportation services to low income, elderly and/or disabled passengers, children, and general transportation. The following specifications shall also include options for the van to be powered by hybrid or battery electric drivetrain. Some of technical specifications listed in checklist below may not be applicable to the chassis configuration or passenger capacity for hybrid or battery electric drivetrain. The bidder shall propose a van as close to these technical specifications as possible.
