Common use of TRANSIT BUS REQUIREMENTS Clause in Contracts

TRANSIT BUS REQUIREMENTS. The terms and conditions in this Section (i.e., Section 3.2 through Section 3.2.7) Shall be considered minimum Transit Bus requirements. Attachment 1 - Contract Pricelist, includes supplemental required specifications for Transit Buses in the awarded Lot(s). Transit Buses delivered to an Authorized User in a condition that would be considered unacceptable to a reasonable person May be rejected (see also Appendix B §36, Rejected Product). Items which May be evaluated by the Authorized User to determine this acceptance level Shall include, but not be limited to, the general appearance of the interior and exterior of the Transit Bus for completeness and quality of workmanship, lubrication and fluid levels, with any leaks corrected, mechanical operation of the Transit Bus and all electrical components operational. Equipment specified to be furnished and installed Shall conform to the best quality standards known to that particular industry, both product and installation. 3.2.1 STANDARDS, CODES, RULES, AND REGULATIONS Transit Buses Shall be designed and assembled in accordance with all applicable industry standards, including, but not limited to, those listed below. The Transit Bus Shall comply with all governmental regulations as they apply to the Transit Bus described in the Base Item Specifications and Optional Equipment Specifications including, but not limited to, those listed below. If required by law or regulation, the appropriate decals indicating compliance Shall be affixed to the Transit Bus. A. Transit Buses Shall conform to any and all applicable New York State laws, regulations and directives, including but not limited to, New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR), New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law (NYSVTL), and New York State Dept. of Motor Vehicles (NYSDMV). B. Transit Buses Shall comply with all current applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), National Highway Traffic and Safety (NHTSA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) requirements. C. Transit Buses Shall comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) 214 (applicable only to Lots A, B, C, and F), FMVSS 220 (applicable to ▇▇▇▇ ▇, ▇, ▇, ▇, ▇, ▇, ▇, ▇, ▇, and M), Part 38 of the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA), and NYS DOT regulations outlined under NYCRR Chapter VI, Article 3, Part 720-721 or any amendments thereto, except as relating to school buses. Unless otherwise stated, wheelchair lift/ramp equipped buses Shall be defined under NYCRR Part 720-721 regulations. D. Transit Buses Shall comply with the regulations of the Federal Government and New York State (NYCRR) governing the control of air pollution from new motor vehicles and new motor vehicle engines in effect on the date of manufacture. Please refer to New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR), Title 6 Environmental Conservation, Part 218, Emissions Standards for Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Engines. E. Transit Buses Shall be manufactured in accordance with any codes, standards and engineering practices as recommended by the following professional organizations: American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) American National Standards Institute (ANSI) American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) American Welding Society (AWS) Battery Council International (BCI) Compressed Air and Gas Institute (CAGI) Industrial Fastener Institute (IFI) International Standards Organization (ISO) Joint Industrial Council (JIC) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) National Truck and Equipment Association (NTEA) Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Tire and Rim Association (TRA).