Description
The City of Port Arthur is seeking bids for the purchase of para transit buses. The buses must be manufactured on a Ford E Series cut-away chassis with provision for stand-up entry, seating for adult passengers, and two wheel chair positions. The buses must meet all requirements outlined in the technical specifications, including compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The contract will be awarded to the responsive, responsible bidder who submits the best value bid.
• The buses must have a minimum V-8, six point six (6.6) liter gasoline engine with a minimum peak horsepower of 400 HP and 464 pounds-per-foot of torque.
• The buses must have an automatic shift, five speed forward, one reverse, with an auxiliary transmission or cooler.
• The buses must have a 33 gallon nominal capacity fuel tank with a locking door.
• The buses must have power assist four wheel disc brakes and heavy-duty double-acting type shock absorbers.
• The buses must have a dual compressor air conditioning system with a minimum of 10 cubic inches of displacement.
• The buses must have a chassis OEM supplied 15,000 BTU/HR (IMACA) drivers in dash air conditioning unit and a rear center ceiling mounted unit rated at 52,000 BTU/HR (IMACA).