Contract: The Bid and its acceptance by the Agency as manifested by the Contract documents specified in “Section 10: Contract.” Contracting Officer: The person who is executing this Contract on behalf of the Agency and who has complete and final authority except as limited herein. For this solicitation, the Contracting Officer prior to Contract award is the authorized representative of MBTA. The Contracting Officer for administration of the Contract following Contract award is the authorized representative of CalACT. Each order placed shall also designate a Contracting Officer for the Agency placing the order. This individual can also be a representative of CalACT. Contractor: The successful Bidder who is awarded a Contract for providing all and equipment described in the Contract documents. Cooperative: Term used to describe the relationship between MBTA and CalACT for the establishment of the Contract. Days: Unless otherwise stated, “days” shall mean calendar days. Defect: Patent or latent malfunction or failure in manufacture, installation or design of any component or subsystem. Deviation: from a requirement or that does not alter the basis of a or adversely affects its . Due Date: The date and time by which Bids must be received by the Agency as specified in “Section 1: Notice of Request for Bids.” Extended Warranty: A warranty available for purchase above the standard warranty. Fatigue Failure (Corrosion Fatigue): The mechanical degradation of a material under the joint action of corrosion and cyclic loading. Local Government Purchasing Contract: An arrangement that a local government entity has established with a single vendor in which those vendor agree to provide specific property or services in the future at established prices. In this case, the specific property includes Standard Floor and Low Floor Rural Duty Vehicles. Ordering Agency: Term for the agency that shall be purchasing vehicles from the Local Government Purchasing Contract. In this case, this agency must be a CalACT member whose transit operations and physical location are geographically located within the State of California. Pass-Through Warranty: A warranty provided by the Contractor but administered directly with the component Supplier.
Wheelchair Access lift or ramp access, and securement area Operate lift or ramp, inspect operation, measure areas Pass/Fail Plant Mounting and arrangement for loose lines, leaks, and noises. Check fluid levels, belt alignment, and cap fit Pass/Fail SAMPLE ROAD TEST Guide for Inspection: Coach Manufacturer________________________ The Following Items Should Be Inspected Coach Number____________________________ on Every Coach of Each Order Test Location______________________________ Item Requirement Inspection Instruction Result Inspector /Date Remarks/ Notes Engine N/A Record low idle, fast idle, and high idle speeds Low Fast High Service Brakes Stopping distance Verify function and indicator, for pulling to either side Pass/Fail Parking Brake N/A Verify indicator, and no movement Pass/Fail Turning Effort Steering torque Check effort with coach stopped Pass/Fail
Turning Radius Not to exceed at corner of body Verify turning radius in both directions Pass/Fail Acceleration rate from 0 to mph Verify acceleration on smooth road Pass/Fail Resonance Absence of audible and/or visible vibrations Operate at various speeds, check for vibrations and rattles Pass/Fail Windshield Wipers Evenly deposited wash fluid Operate coach at safe speed over 40 mph, check coverage, parking position, and wiper frequency Pass/Fail Power Plant N/A for leaks under coach and in engine compartment, check for abnormal noises Pass/Fail HVAC Interior temperature Operate system, internal and ambient temp. Int. Amb. Door Control Accelerator and interlocks At speeds less than 10 mph, verify accelerator and brake interlocks with door open Pass/Fail General N/A During testing, observe any in ride and handling of coach Pass/Fail ____________________________________ _________________________ Signature of Inspector Date