The purpose of these specifications is to set forth minimum requirements for a commercially produced accessible Class A, steel cage, low floor, commercial bus designed for use in transit applications, meeting FTA (Federal Transit Administration) and ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) standards and regulations, capable of seating a minimum of 16 ambulatory forward-facing passengers (minimum four (4) fixed seats and six (6) double foldout seats), with a minimum GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) of 14,200 pounds. Vehicle shall be equipped to accommodate five wheelchair positions. Vehicle shall be fully tested at the Pennsylvania State bus testing facility in Altoona, Pennsylvania according to the applicable FTA minimum service life requirement.