Specifications include, but are not limited to: The purpose of this specification is to provide a transit quality paratransit vehicle manufactured on a standard cutaway chassis with provision for stand-up entry, a wheelchair lift and tie downs as detailed in this specification. All body, floor and roof joints must be tightly sealed to eliminate drafts and water leaks. Vehicle shall exhibit attention to workmanship and detail. Used, shopworn, or prototype vehicles are not acceptable. Vehicles furnished to these specifications must meet or exceed all requirements herein. 1.2.1 Vehicles are to be equipped with low emissions gasoline or diesel engines and must provide sufficient power to allow the vehicle to meet acceleration, top speed and gradeability requirements for demandresponsive service. 1.2.2 Vehicles shall provide features essential for safe, efficient and comfortable operation. Driver shall have optimum road and traffic visibility under all driving conditions. The vehicle must be maneuvered easily in normal and heavy traffic. The coaches shall be able to operate daily on all urban, suburban and rural primary and secondary roads within the state of Maryland. 1.2.3 Vehicles shall be designed and manufactured using a heavy-duty, RV/commercial cutaway van chassis of the latest model year available as specified herein. 1.2.4 Vehicle assembler, converter, or second stage manufacturer whose product is offered, as part of this bid must be formally approved by the chassis manufacturer for the additions made to/upon the chassis.