Transit - Commercial Buses Wide Body Cutaway Floor Plans GG, HH, & II

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking qualified organizations to provide modified wide body buses for the State Transit Program. The contract will commence from the executed contract date and will last for three years with the option of two one-year renewals. The buses must meet Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Buy America requirements and be manufactured with best quality materials, components, and workmanship. The buses will be used for non-school bus type light body cutaway vehicles and must meet all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) regulations. The vendor must provide tests results and/or certifications ensuring compliance with regulations and/or the requirements of the specifications at bid submission. Some key features of the buses include: * A composite/fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) body with a resin hardened honeycombed interior wall * A polystyrene composite insulation with a minimum R Value of 5 * Wheel flairs made of metal construction, thick reinforced fiberglass, or thermo-plastic olefin (TPO) * A flat floor with a minimum width of 98” and a maximum height of 13½” from the ground to the top of the first step * A stepwell with a minimum of four steps, each with a minimum depth of 8” and a non-skid type tread * A door opening with a minimum width of 24” and a minimum height of 72” * A wheelchair lift with a design load of at least 1,000 lbs and a platform surface that is slip resistant with no protrusions over ¼ inch * A rear emergency door with an open-door warning buzzer and a red interior emergency light * A security door lock system for all doors * A backup sensor and a rear view camera system * Electronic stability control and an emergency electrical shut-down switch * A fire extinguisher, emergency reflective triangles, a seat belt cutter, and a first aid kit The vendor must also provide a copy of the most recent Altoona Test Report, a detailed drawing of the interior floor plan, and certification that the vehicle meets all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.