Specifications include, but are not limited to: 2.1 Obtain Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) authorization to enter into interlining agreements with Greyhound and other carriers connecting along the route. Because the Contractor will be connecting with an interstate carrier, they will fall under FMCSA authority and will be assigned a U.S. DOT number designating interstate authority. This task must be completed within one (1) week of contract execution. 2.2 Apply to Greyhound Lines to gain membership in their National Bus Ticketing System (NBTS) or current system. This task must be completed within one (1) week of contract execution. 2.3 Obtain Sponsored Membership in the National Bus Traffic Association as a Greyhound Lines, Inc. sponsored carrier before service begins in order to Interline successfully with other carriers. More information can be found at: http://www.bustraffic.org/ This task must be completed within one (1) week of contract execution. 2.4 Obtain and maintain necessary temporary or permanent certificate/authority from the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC), in order to provide service as described in the scope of work. This task must be completed within one (1) week of contract execution. 2.5 Develop communication protocols with Project Partners, including but not limited to Greyhound, Amtrak, Link Transit, Okanogan County Transportation and Nutrition, Transcare, HopeSource and Tribal partners to insure passenger transfers and other coordination activities are possible. This task must be completed within two (2) weeks of contract execution. 2.6 Acquire and identify service vehicles that are: Available for active service on July 1, 2020. Over the road coaches shall not have more than 250,000 miles or be more than seven (7) years old at the time those vehicles are first used in service. No over the road coach may be used in this service that has more than 1,000,000 miles on the chassis or exceeds 14 years of age. Body-on-chassis vehicles shall not have more than 125,000 miles or be more than three (3) years old when first used in service. No body-on-chassis vehicles may be used in this service that has more than 500,000 miles on chassis or exceeds 7 years of age. Each vehicle operating along the service route must have a bike rack with the capacity to hold at least two bikes or must be able to store at least two bikes in baggage compartments. Each vehicle operating this service shall have a seating capacity of no less than 15 Passenger plus two wheelchair positions. Compliant with all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Compliant with and Americans with Disabilities Act requirements, including wheel chair accessibility. For more on ADA requirements and procedures, review the information contained within this website: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/07/26/2010-18255/americans-with-disabilities-act-ada-accessibility-guidelines-for-transportation-vehicles This task must be completed three (3) weeks before service initiation. 2.7 Provide WSDOT with the following vehicle information: VIN Seating capacity Number of Wheelchair-mobility aid securement positions Current Chassis Mileage Chassis and Body manufacturer and model Maintenance schedule Provide this information for any vehicles used as part of the contract, including back-up vehicles, and those that may be used by a subcontractor if they are operating part of the schedule. This task must be completed three (3) weeks before service initiation. 2.8 Develop and print service materials in addition to posting this information on a website. Provide schedule and route information and marketing materials to regional Project Partners. This task must be completed three (3) weeks before service initiation. 2.9 Develop a basic marketing plan including the following elements: Promotion of Apple Line branding identities. Strategy for partnering with other well-known service and information resources in and around the communities from Omak to Ellensburg. Inventory of key information gatekeepers (those likely to have high interaction with intercity transportation user groups). Inventory of organizations, agencies, or other entities who may be willing to pre-purchase ride passes on a routine basis. Twelve-month marketing budget, including schedule of marketing activities and expenditures. Provide how the service will offer bilingual support for service schedules and marketing materials. This task must be completed three (3) weeks before service initiation. 2.10 Finalize service schedule, including all time points and submit to WSDOT for written approval. This task must be completed two (2) weeks before service initiation.