2.1 It is the intention of Harford County Public Schools to purchase a Multi-Function School Activity Bus (MFSAB) with the following specifications. The requirements outlined herein are intended as an aid to acquaint bidders with what could be required to execute the work under this contract. Any deviations or exceptions to the Technical Specifications must be clearly specified on the bid form. HCPS reserves the right to deem bids non-responsive for any bids that do not meet or exceed the Technical Specifications as determined by HCPS. 2.2 Delivery of bus shall occur withing twelve (12) months of purchase order to the HCPS Vehicle Maintenance Facility and shall be included in bid price. HCPS Vehicle Maintenance Facility 1304 Enterprise Ct. Bel Air, MD 21015 2.3 Multi-Function School Activity Bus (MFSAB) Specifications: 2.3.1 Chassis Specifications: 2.3.1.1 Current Model Year or Newer Chassis 2.3.1.2 220 Amp Alternator 2.3.1.3 Dual Batteries 2.3.1.4 Gasoline Non-Turbo Engine 2.3.1.5 Automatic Transmission 2.3.1.6 Minimum 9000 Pound GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 2.3.1.7 156” wheelbase minimum 2.3.1.8 Audible Back-Up Alarm 2.3.1.9 Dual rear wheels (all wheel's black color) 2.3.2 Body Specifications: Designed to carry less than 14 passengers, so a non-cdl driver can operate. The bus body must be built in compliance to meet FMVSS of an MFSAB (Multifunction School Activity Bus). 2.3.2.1 Minimum 77” headroom center aisle 2.3.2.2 Electric powered entrance door, with controls for internal and external use directly wired to battery power with a minimum opening size 27X78” 2.3.2.3 One (1) Pushout exit windows one per side. 2.3.2.4 One (1) Roof vent/ Exit Hatch 2.3.2.5 Full LED Body Lights Interior and Exterior 2.3.2.6 Minimum ½” marine grade Plywood Subfloor 2.3.2.7 Passenger Seat Color Grey 2.3.2.8 Floor Color- Grey 2.3.2.9 Rear heater minimum of 25,000 BTU Electric, location to be approved in floor plan 2.3.2.10 Rear air conditioner minimum 25,000 BTU with separate condenser skirt mounted 2.3.2.11 Heated/remote exterior mirrors 2.3.2.12 Front and Rear Mud Flaps 2.3.2.13 4” wide 16 Gauge Rub Rails located at Floor, seat, and snow line; full body length black in color. 2.3.2.14 Full Body Undercoating 2.3.2.15 Tinted Laminated AS/2 Passenger Windows, Rear Windows, and Emergency Door Glass. 2.3.2.16 Service door glass to be laminated AS/2 non tinted. 2.3.2.17 Outside service door release electric switch 2.3.2.18 Tilt Steering 2.3.2.19 Dash AC/Heat 2.3.2.20 Body and Roof Color- White, Clear Coat
