Description
The National Park Service is seeking to purchase three open-air tram powered cars for Cape Cod National Seashores. The trams must align and connect seamlessly to the park-owned fleet of six non-powered trailer cars. The specifications for the trams include a white exterior and interior, a minimum passenger capacity of 18 adults, and a maximum overall length of 25 feet. The trams must also have a hydraulic disc brake system, a tubular steel frame, and a suspension system with heavy-duty coil springs in the front and dual spring air-ride in the rear. The engine must be an E-450 HD gas engine that can pull a loaded trailer car.
Some key features of the tram cars include:
• Retractable wheelchair ramps
• Foldable molded seats with backs
• Vertical and horizontal safety bars
• Overhead lighting
• Public address system
• Air conditioning unit
• Fire extinguisher
• Air compressor
• Back-up alarm
• Front and rear spare tire and wheel
• Bicycle rack
• Cargo storage
• Rain curtain
The trams must be delivered to the park "wheels off ground" and offloaded by the transport company upon arrival. The period of performance is 730 days from the date of award.