SCHOOL BUS TENDER SPECIFICATIONS
BATTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION
October 2022
Request for: School Buses (70-passenger)
Quantity: Five (5) or Six (6) units
Delivery: Must be within 30 days from acceptance of tender.
Conditions: Specify Yes or No that these specs are met throughout document
Meeting most current D250 school bus standards and Alberta Provincial Regulations.
Chassis Design:
Seats that are able to be switched to seat belted seating on entire bus
Sound abatement package Front and rear rubber mud flaps
Front and rear tow hooks
Fuel tank having a 250-L minimum capacity
Winter front and bug screen (full size one piece)
Product meets or exceeds this specification: Yes ________ No _______
If no, please specify _______________________________________________
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2) Power and Drive Train:
Diesel engine: CUMMINS ISB 220 H.P. Turbo
On/Off engine brake
1250-Watt block heater (bumper plug)
Factory or auxiliary oil pan heater (wired to block heater bumper plug)
Antifreeze –40C
Transmissions: Allison automatic with OverDrive
Rear axle ratio compatible with engine and transmission
Prop shaft guards
Air actuated park brake with brake shoes mounted at differential
ABS with Traction control
Product meets or exceeds this specification: Yes ________ No _______
If no, please specify _______________________________________________
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3) Suspension and related components:
Front suspension 10,000 lb (70 passenger)
Front axle 10,000 lb. Capacity (70 passenger Chassis)
Rear axle 19,800 lb. Capacity (oil) (70 passenger)
Rear air suspension 19,800 lb. (70 passenger)
Tilt steering
Power hydraulic four wheel disc brakes
Front hydraulic shocks
Product meets or exceeds this specification: Yes ________ No _______
If no, please specify _______________________________________________
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4) Tires and Wheels
Steel belted radial tubeless type tires 11R-22.5
Product meets or exceeds this specification: Yes ________ No _______
If no, please specify _______________________________________________
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5) Electrical
Three-800 cranking amp batteries
200-amp output alternator
Master shut off switch to control battery power
All circuits protected by breakers
Engine warning alarm system with lights and buzzers
Fuel level, oil pressure and coolant temperature gauges
Voltmeter, hour meter and tachometer
Electronic throttle control
Back up buzzer mounted near back up lights on rear of body
Am/Fm radio
Power outlet plug on panel
Product meets or exceeds this specification: Yes ________ No _______
If no, please specify _______________________________________________
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6) Warranty:
Regular school bus chassis, engine and drivetrain
7 year transmission warranty
Product meets or exceeds this specification: Yes ________ No _______
If no, please specify _______________________________________________
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7) Heaters:
Heater valves must be of ball valve construction at driver seat and 2 at engine
Booster pump controlled at control panel
Rear - One 80,000 BTU to be mounted behind rear wheel well
One 80,000 BTU to be mounted mid ship
Front - One 90,000 BTU left side with defroster equipment
One 50,000 BTU light step well with defroster equipment
Engine pre-heater with timer (preference Webasto TSL 17)
Product meets or exceeds this specification: Yes ________ No _______
If no, please specify _______________________________________________
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8) Mirrors:
Driver’s heated rear view remote mirrors (left and right)
Left and right fender mounted, heated cross over mirrors (with proper bracing)
Product meets or exceeds this specification: Yes ________ No _______
If no, please specify _______________________________________________
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9) Body Construction:
All roof panels riveted in; no screwed panels on the interior of bus
All metal constructed body and headers (16 gauge side panels to bottom of windows)
Full perforated acoustic headliner
Driver storage compartment above driver on left side with latch to hold open door
Battery box: skirt mounted, slide out tray, upper and lower pin type door hinges
Body and frame undercoating
Cowling steps left and right
Modesty panels left and right
Stainless steel grab handle at entrance door (right & left)
Thermal windows: front window on right side
Entrance door two pieces to open out with thermal glass
Heated entrance steps
Two (2) front mounted interior sun visor (6” x 30”)
Additional driver side mounted sun visor (10” x 30”)
Emergency door: three point pin locks with grease type hinge pins
Emergency roof hatch must be forward and rear venting (turn handle)
Floor: marine 5/8 plywood base, gray rubber floor
Seat covers: gray
Interior color: gray
Windshield washer tank must be 3L capacity
Alberta #3 first aid kit
Flare kit
Clean up kit
5lb fire extinguisher, 3A, 40BC Rating, with VB4 heavy-duty upright bracket
Driver air seat: cloth, high back, heated, air suspended, armrest, adjustable lumbar
Tinted windows/black sash
Lettering: (School Bus) front, rear and all other decals as per current D250
Battle River School Division (decals 5 inch)
Rub rails (4) with 1 wrap around on rear
Minimal amount of UCRA child restraint seats
Integrated child restraint seating that backs are interchangeable throughout bus
(one front seat with 3-point belt, 1 front seat with integrated child seat)
Transit safety flooring up to drivers area & back to modesty panels
Product meets or exceeds this specification: Yes ________ No _______
If no, please specify _______________________________________________
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10) Body Electrical:
Auxiliary front windshield defroster fans; two speeds controlled separately at panel
(mounted left and right corner above windshield)
Electrical circuits protected by breakers
Stop and taillights: two (2) rear 7” two (2) rear 4” stop and tail lights LED
Marker lights: front, rear and mid ship LED
Directional lights: front mounted on cowling area LED
Directional lights: rear mounted LED
Rear back up lights: 7” LED
Clear strobe light: specialty part # SMA 515 400; meeting requirements of D250
Interior dome lights: in driver and passenger areas controlled separately at panel
LED eight way alternating lights (indicate which brand of LED your using) Air operated side stop arm with LED lights
Air operated crossing gate
All lights and fans controlled by solenoid operated through ignition switch
Passenger advisory system or equivalent.
Front and rear vandalism style lock with interlock system.
Pre-trip light check
Product meets or exceeds this specification: Yes ________ No _______
If no, please specify _______________________________________________
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11) Options (please quote these additional items separately):
Spray foam under the bus for dust control
Extended warranty on towing (availability) 3 & 5 year, minimum 240,000 km
Software for ABS & engine diagnostic
Bus technician training available
