CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS: 1. Engine: a. Inline six cylinder diesel engine with minimum 220 HP. Engine must applicable EPA emissions compliant and certified for that year model. b. Training on engine for (4) BCS mechanics to be given by OEM Representative at customer facility within 3 months of delivery 2. Frame: a. Minimum 272” wheelbase to allow for minimum 27.5” seat spacing on each side of bus (seat plan must accompany bid) b. 10” rear bumper after forming with bracing at corners 3. Spring & Axle: a. Front axle: 12,000 lbs. with four year warranty to include king pins and bushings, unlimited mileage (no exceptions) b. Front springs: 10,000 lbs., 2 leaf parabolic c. Rear axle: 21,000 lbs. with four year warranty, unlimited mileage (no exceptions) d. Rear spring suspension: 21,000 lbs. e. Oil lubed front hubs 4. Fuel Tank: a. 100 gallon capacity, right side fill b. Tank mounted between frame rails behind rear axle c. Fuel/water separator with heater and primer pump chassis mounted 5. Transmission: a. Allison 2500 PTS Series automatic transmission b. Transynd transmission fluid c. Transmission temperature gauge 6. Brakes: a. Bendix air brake system with ABS b. Bendix AD-IP air dryer with heater c. Parking brake interlock system d. 16.5 x 5 front brakes minimum e. 16.5 x 7 rear brakes minimum f. Automatic slack adjuster. 7. Engine Noise Reduction Package 8. Alternator: a. 240 amp alternator minimum 9. Headlights: a. Daytime running lights wire to illuminate when ignition is on b. Must operate in lights on condition at all times - no driver input
