Specifications include, but are not limited to: TYPE A SCHOOL BUSES 1. Purchase Gas and/or propane school buses for route and special needs applications 2. Type A, Van Cutaway Style - (24 and 30 Passenger sizes) 3. DOT inspection to be included on new buses. 4. Provide training for district fleet technicians and any available diagnostic support. 5. Bus must meet or exceed all current State of Texas Specifications for School Buses as published by the Texas Department of Public Safety specified under Transportation Code Title 7, Chapter 547.7015, Education Code 34.002 and Texas Administrative Code, Title 37, Part 1, Chapter 14. 6. Have an established brick and mortar facility to repair school buses, address warranty and recall repairs/services within 24 hours. 7. Provide warranty on new school buses: Engine -3 years/36,000 miles; Bumper to Bumper- 2 years; Towing - 2 years; AC (HVAC) 3 years 8. Vendor must provide detailed floor plans with RFP. GENERAL FLEET SPECIFICATIONS 1. 6.6L Gasoline engine; GM chassis 2. If available, vendor must specify engine details for LPG offerings 3. Automatic Transmission 6-speed 4. GVWR: 12,300 for 24 Pax / 14,200 for 30 Pax 5. Wheelbase: Minimum 139" for 24 Pax / 159" for 30 Pax 6. Hydraulic disc ABS brakes 7. 225/75R 16E tires 8. 220 Amp alternator 9. Tilt steering 10. 33 Gallon fuel tank 11. Daytime running lamps 12. Minimum 760 CCA Battery system 13. Cruise control 14. Driver's cupholder at console 15. Windshield with gradient tint 16. Front tow eyes 17. Rear door vandal lock 18. Electric entrance door with keyed lock and laminated clear full length glass panels 19. Post trip inspection monitor (Leave no Student Behind) 20. National School Bus Yellow exterior paint with black trim and rub rails; white interior 21. White painted roof 22.1/2" Marine grade plywood subfloor 23. Black floor covering with aluminum aisle trim 24. School name lettering: DALLAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT or DALLAS ISD if space does not allow. 25. Four sets of Five-digit vinyl bus number decals per bus; for each side of the bus 26. Reflective material full length on each side, outlining rear perimeter and surrounding all emergency exits. 27. Reflective front and rear bumper striping; yellow 28. Factory installed 70KBTU air conditioning system; OEM dash AC with rear flush evaporator 29. Dark tint laminated split sash windows 30. Black window frames 31. Emergency exit push-out windows one per side 32. Emergency exit roof hatch; one per area
