All correspondence must be made through the Vendor Portal. Specifications include, but are not limited to: Bidders’ submissions for buses covered in this bid opportunity must meet all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS’s) issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and all applicable State and Federal Laws, including the current National School Transportation Specifications and Procedures (2015). All buses bid must meet or exceed Code of Maine Regulations (05-071 CMR Chap. 86) Maine Uniform School Bus Specifications. Vehicle and component parts must be of the highest quality and workmanship available in the various trades and of substantial, durable, and safe construction. In all cases materials and construction of the vehicle must be furnished as specified. A. A dry element air cleaner shall be provided. B. All diesel engine air filters shall include a latch-type restriction indicator that retains the maximum restriction developed during operation of the engine. The indicator should include a reset control so the indicator can be returned to zero when desired. The front and rear axle and suspension systems shall have a gross axle weight rating (GAWR) at ground commensurate with the respective front and rear weight loads of the bus loaded to the rated passenger capacity.
