Description
The State of Michigan Office of Passenger Transportation is seeking a vendor to provide an Accessible Passenger Vehicle - Modified Mini-van. The vehicle must be capable of providing public transportation for a minimum of three ambulatory passengers while accommodating two passengers seated in mobility aids, in addition to the driver. The vehicle must meet all applicable Michigan Motor Carrier Vehicle Codes, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The vehicle must have a lowered floor, a wheelchair ramp, and a securement system for wheelchairs. The vendor must provide a vehicle that meets all the specifications outlined in the document.
Some key features of the vehicle include:
* A front-wheel drive, commercial minivan with a 3.6L V-6 engine and a 9-speed automatic transmission
* A manually operated, 80° swing-away mobility access ramp with a minimum usable width of 30 inches
* A wheelchair securement system that meets ADA requirements and SAE J2249 standards
* A heating and air conditioning system with vents front and rear
* A radio with a minimum of four speakers
* A video surveillance system with a two-channel digital video recorder and cameras
* A textile protective barrier to protect the driver and passengers from airborne particles.