CONVENTIONAL SCHOOL BUS SPECIFICATIONS,
72 PASSENGER BODY SIZE, 60 PASSENGER/ WC POSITION HANDICAP

The bus is to be a 2019 model or newer as described in these specifications. Minimum specifications are listed below. Bidders specifications must meet or exceed minimum specifications. All bus specifications shall meet or exceed those specifications as set forth by the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Federal Department of Transportation     and     the     Ohio     Department     of     Education,     minimum     construction     standards.

CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS

Air Compressor	18.7 CFM capacity at 2400 RPM, water cooled-gear driven. Clean inlet
air obtained from charge air at engine intake. Air tank capacity 4260 cu. in. Alternator	12 volt, 240 amps minimum
Axles	Front 12,000 lbs. capacity, full power steering. Petroleum lubed bearings.
Rear 21,000 lbs. capacity, single speed, oil slinger.
Battery	Three Group 31, 12v, 2100 CCA, deep cycle. Mounted in a box with slide out tray. Brakes, service	Dual full air, 16.5x5 front and 16.5x7 rear."S" cam, Non-asbestos extended wear
lining. Automatic slack adjusters. Bendix AD9 air dryer. Dust shields.

Brakes, emergency	30 sq. in. spring brake system with treadle valve control. Separate valve for parking with EZ-Grip cover.

Controls	Adjustable high idle switch. Electronic cruise control. Key-type starter and stop switch. Dash mounted transmission shifter. Tilt/Telescopic steering wheel. Rheostat dash dimmer on headlight switch.

Engine	Diesel, inline 6 cylinder, turbo charged, 200 HP @ 2400 RPM, 2017 emissions
Engine block heater.
Heated fuel/water separator, Racor.
Automatic air intake pre-heater to assist cold starting
Fan clutch, electrically controlled
15 Gallon DEF tank located to the rear of the step well with a locking door. Engine hood	Tilt hood, with low effort assist (15 lb maximum). Silver grill and headlight bezels. Exhaust	Tail pipe to exit below rear bumper.
Fuel tank	Aluminized steel, 100 gallon capacity located behind rear axle between frame rails.
Spring loaded locking fuel door and sending unit access plate required.

Instruments	Speedometer		 Water temperature gauge Odometer		Dual air pressure gauges Voltmeter	Oil pressure gauge
Fuel level gauge		Low air pressure warning light and buzzer Ammeter	Low coolant warning light and buzzer Tachometer	 Hour meter
Digital clock, dash mounted	Headlight "left on" warningchime Resettable trip odometer	 Transmission temperature gauge Engine warning system high water temp/low oil pressure

Lights	Daytime running lights. Turn signals top fender mounted.

Manuals	Complete maintenance manual and a list of all of the parts used in the bus with part numbers shall be provided.

Suspension	Front: Parabolic springs 10,000 lbs. Rear: Air ride 21,000 lbs. capacity.
Shock absorbers, front and rear, double action piston type. Transmission	Allison automatic, model 2500 PTS with Transynd fluid. Tires	Hankook 11R 22.5, 14 ply radial tubeless tires.
Tow hooks	Two front and rear, frame mounted.

Vision	Direct forward line of sight to the road surface over the engine hood not to exceed
12.5 feet.

Warranty	Minimum required, Chassis 2 years 24,000 miles, Engine 5 years 100,000 miles, Transmission 5 years unlimited mileage.

Wheels	10 Stud disc type, hub-piloted, 22.5 x 8.25.
Wheelbase	Maximum of 273", curb turning radius not to exceed 35.3 feet. Wiring	Color and number coded wiring.

BODY SPECIFICATIONS

Air intake	Mounted on right front below windshield level. Manual control for fresh air. Arm rest	Driver’s arm rest to left of driver on rear portion of switch panel.
Battery compartment	Enclosed compartment with sliding tray. Tray to be held in place with a retaining pin.
Door hinged at the side with a recessed handle.

Bumpers	Front and rear, plate steel, one piece, die-formed. Frame mounted, front and rear at least 12" in height. Front bumper to include a plate with a white reflective background for placement of State ID number.

Construction	Floor 14 gauge galvanized steel sections joined with grade 8 bolts and welds.
Where floor sections meet a "Main" floor member is formed with the addition of a
3/16th thick steel angle 2"x1.5". These angles are used to attach the body to the frame rails. Auxiliary cross members are 14 gauge hat shaped located on 9" centers

Roof bows 14 gauge die formed, hat shaped one piece continuous floor line to floor line. Welding and/ or splicing roof bows is not acceptable. Bows must not extend below the floor line. 20 gauge side panels from the windows down. All panels inside and out to be riveted.

Rain visors over side windows to be embossed in roof panels to reduce seams. Rub rails, four applied rails located as follows, one below windows, one at passenger level, one near floor line, and one at the bottom of the skirt.

Door, entrance	Air operated outward opening. Grab rails located on both sides.
Door, emergency	A rear emergency door is required 52.5"x 37.7". Dual 6" hinges with grease fittings. Floor	5/8" treated plywood installed over steel floor.
Interior wheel housing to be protected with a one piece molded cover.

Glove boxes	One located on the right side of dash 6"x 6"x 20" and a second compartment located to the left of the driver 6"x 7"x 7".
Headroom	Maximum of 77 inch headroom at the aisle measured over the plywood floor. Heaters	All heaters are required to have cleanable filters.
90,000 BTU left front heater, with defroster for entrance door and windshield.
Heater cut off valves to be ball type 1/4 turn shutoff.

50,000 BTU right front with two speed fan.

80,000 BTU rear heater mounted on rear wall with a two speed fan
Two 6" auxiliary fans located above the windshield to assist with defrosting. Insulation	Fiberglass insulation R value of 5.77 located in the ceiling and side walls with
additional insulation in driver's area. All ceiling panels to be perforated to reduce engine noise (full length acoustic headliner).

Interior	Interior to be astro white. Seat frames and heaters to be black.
Lift	Right rear mounted Braun L919
Lights	Warning light system meeting current state specifications and hooded to improve visibility. Seven inch back-up lights. 16 lamp monitor LED capable, low profile strobe light, and a Led stop arm. LED marker lights.
Mirrors	Interior, rearview 6"x 30", sun visor 6"x 30" Plexiglas. All exterior mirrors heated. Paint	Exterior, heat cured polyurethane. White roof. Rub rails painted black full width of
the rails.

Radio	AM/FM/MP3/PA with eight speakers.

Reflective tape	Install 3M reflective vinyl as follows: under "School Bus" front and rear a 2" wide strip at floor level full length both sides, outline rear of bus and emergency exits.
Restraints	Q-Straint QRT-Max (one included) Roof hatches	Two, evenly spaced.

Rust proofing	Premium corrosion protection, under body T-wax or equivalent.

Safety equipment	All required State specifications mounted in a compartment above the windshield.

Seat, driver’s	Air suspension, hi-back, cloth upholstery with a foam cushion and back, entire seat adjustable without tools. Adjustable driver's shoulder belt required.

Seat, passenger	Cushions to have plywood bottoms. 39" wide seats, 12" aisle at cushion level,
14" at the top of the seats. Seat frames constructed with square steel tubing and "C" channels with a metal filler panel in the seat back for added strength. First two rows of seats are to have seat belt ready frames. Minimum body length 33' 3".
Track mounted seats	Four track mounted seats to be included.
Step well	Stainless Steel three step, non- skid, rubber covered steps. Bolted not welded.

Switch panel	All accessory switches: heaters, warning lights, etc. must be mounted on a
separate panel located just below the driver’s window or on the right side dash area placed within easy reach of the driver. Must have a cutoff switch for interior noise. (aka railroad/quiet switch).

Undercoating	Unit to be fully undercoated before mounting on chassis.

Windshield	Four piece flat shaded safety plate. Assist handles installed above the windshield and fold-up step each side on right and left cowls to facilitate cleaning windshield.

Windows	To be tinted side windows 28%, entrance door 70%, and driver's window 70%. Wipers	Dual electric, bottom mounted, wet arm, intermittent operation.
Wiring	Color coded in molding above side windows. Body wiring protected by circuit breakers. Locking outside wiring access door 27"x 16"located just below the driver's window. Two spare wires running to the rear of the bus for future use.

Optional equipment

NOTE: All companies are encouraged to bid but any exceptions taken to these specifications or alternates provided must be listed on the bid form or on a separate sheet attached to the bid form. If a list is not submitted with the bid it will be required that the bus delivered meet all of the requested specifications. A build sheet or equipment    list    does    not    meet    this    requirement,    exceptions    must    be    listed    separate    and marked as exceptions.