Specifications include, but are not limited to: A. BUS CHASSIS SPECIFICATION FOR EACH BUS NOTE: Chassis must meet all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and requirements of the New Hampshire School Bus Transportation Rules (SAF-C 1301–1315). B. Chassis 1. Chassis shall be standard for minimum 78-passenger type-C school bus as well as 89 passenger and 14 passenger-(specs should be applicable for 14 passenger). 2. Fuel tank, minimum 60-gallon, aluminized steel tank compliant with SAF-C 1308.11. 3. Fuel capping system 4. All buses to have aluminized steel exhaust systems compliant with SAF-C 1311.05. 5. Wheelbase maximum 279" 6. GVW shall be compliant with SAF-C 1308.21. 7. Tilting fiberglass hood and fenders in single unit. 8. Front bumper to be heavy duty, with Rhino Liner. 9. There shall be black rubber cowl skirt protectors on both sides. C. Power Plant 1. Gasoline, Diesel and Propane-(fueled V8 or V10 engine that is certified not to exceed 0.02 NOx) are accepted. 2. Minimum 6.8 liter engine 3. Minimum 270hp, preferred greater than or equal to 320hp 4. Viscous fan drive. 5. 110V, 1000-Watt block heater. 6. -40 degree anti-freeze. 7. Engine primer pump. 8. Standard gauge package meeting SAF-C 1308.16 requirements. 9. A speed governor shall be set to not exceed 65 mph.
