• Maintain Buses: Ensure the Buses are in good condition, capable of safe operation, and compliant with Bus Specifications, including operational passenger features such as heating/air conditioning and GPS. • Cleanliness: Maintain the Buses in a clean and sanitary condition. • Service Ready Condition: Ensure the Buses remain in Service Ready Condition at all times. Service Ready Condition shall have the following meaning: o The Buses shall have no discernible condition that would be likely to prevent the safe operation of the vehicles. o Interior and exterior of the Buses are clean and debris-free and are cleaned at least once a week. o Fully operational heating/air conditioning and ADA-accessible equipment. o All accessory equipment (e.g., fire extinguishers, first aid kits) are functional, complete, and suitable for use. • Repair and Replacement: Repair or replace in accordance with the following conditions: o Accidents: Timely repair of damaged buses and utilization of an approved Spare Bus until repairs are complete. The repairs must be completed by date agreed upon by BNYDC and the Selected Respondent. If a BNYDC-owned bus is declared a total loss by BNYDC, a comparable vehicle must replace it. o Mechanical Issues: Replace damaged components with stock replacements meeting Bus Specifications. o Replacement Vehicles: Provide a comparable replacement if a new bus is required or monetary compensation at the market value of the bus at the time of its loss ensuring efforts to acquire the new vehicle promptly. II. Branding and Equipment Installation • Branding: o Overview: BNYDC will provide and oversee the design and installation of vinyl graphics or magnetic branding at its cost. The Selected Respondent shall transport buses as needed (within a 50-mile radius of the storage area) for branding application, with associated costs billed separately as a “Special Trip.” o Restrictions on Signage and Advertising: The Selected Respondent may not place any decals, signs, or markings on Buses without prior written approval from BNYDC. o Materials Distribution: The Selected Respondent may only put pre-approved content in the brochure racks on the buses, if applicable. o Advertising Rights: The Selected Respondent has no right to install or manage advertising on the Buses. • Equipment Installation: o BNYDC will provide and install GPS systems and ID card/barcode readers. o The Selected Respondent shall schedule and facilitate timely installation, with transportation costs also billed as a Special Trip.
