October 30, 2015 To Whom It May Concern: This letter constitutes Addendum No. 8 to SEPTA RFP No. 15-00086-AJFK for 40-Foot Low-Floor, Diesel-Electric Hybrid Transit Buses. Addendum No. 8 consists of the following change: 1. Addendum Change Tracker for Addendum 8 2. Section 6 – 40’ Hybrid Technical Specification Addendum No. 8 must be acknowledged by updating and signing the Acknowledgement of Addenda Form and including such within your RFP Technical Proposal. The Proposal Due Date has been extended until Close of Business on Friday, November 6, 2015. Any inquiries regarding this Addendum must be directed to John Kerrigan of the Procurement and SCM Department at [email protected] or 215.580.8360. Sincerely, John Kerrigan John Kerrigan Contract Administration Procurement and SCM Department Addendum No. 8 Change # Subject Specification Section Page # Change 1 AVM Section 6, TS 9.9.7.5 132 Added call-out for On Demand/Live Look-in 2 Engine Cooling Section 6, TS 7.7.1.1 42 Added Coolant Sensor Language Request for Proposal April 2015 RFP 15-00086-AJFK Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority SECTION 6: 40’ LOW FLOOR DIESEL-ELECTRIC HYBRID BUS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION .................................................................. 1 TS 1. Scope ................................................................................................................................ 1 TS 2. Definitions ........................................................................................................................ 1 TS 2.1 Abbreviations................................................................................................................. 10 TS 3. Referenced Publications ................................................................................................ 13 TS 4. Legal Requirements ....................................................................................................... 13 TS 5. Overall Requirements .................................................................................................... 13 TS 5.1 General........................................................................................................................... 13 TS 5.2 Weight ........................................................................................................................... 14 TS 5.3 Capacity ......................................................................................................................... 14 TS 5.4 Service Life.................................................................................................................... 14 TS 5.5 Maintenance and Inspection .......................................................................................... 14 TS 5.5.1 Test Ports ................................................................................................................................... 15 TS 5.6 Propulsion ...................................................................................................................... 15 TS 5.6.1 Low Voltage Direct Current (LVDC) System ........................................................................... 15 TS 5.7 Doors ............................................................................................................................. 16 TS 5.8 Body............................................................................................................................... 16 TS 5.9 Omissions ...................................................................................................................... 16 TS 5.10 Approved Equals ......................................................................................................... 16 TS 5.11 Glazing......................................................................................................................... 16 TS 5.12 Recommended Practices .............................................................................................. 16 TS 5.13 Welds/Welding ............................................................................................................ 17 TS 5.14 Materials ...................................................................................................................... 17 TS 5.15 Operator Enclosure and Barrier ................................................................................... 17 TS 5.16 Workmanship and Practice .......................................................................................... 17 TS 5.17 Electronic Data Collection .......................................................................................... 19 TS 5.18 Accessibility ................................................................................................................ 20 TS 5.19 Interchangeability ........................................................................................................ 20 TS 5.20 Operating Environment ............................................................................................... 20 TS 5.21 Noise ............................................................................................................................ 20 TS 5.21.1 Interior Noise ........................................................................................................................... 20 TS 5.21.2 Exterior Noise .......................................................................................................................... 21 TS 5.21.3 Electronic Noise Control .......................................................................................................... 21 TS 5.22 Engine Emission .......................................................................................................... 21 TS 5.23 Regulatory/Standards Requirements ........................................................................... 21 TS 5.24 Fire and Electrical Safety ............................................................................................ 22 TS 5.25 Elderly and Disabled Passengers ................................................................................. 23 TS 5.26 Sustainability and Respect for the Environment ......................................................... 23 TS 6. Physical Size .................................................................................................................. 23 TS 6.1 Body Length .................................................................................................................. 23 Section 6 Addendum 8 Request for Proposal April 2015 RFP 15-00086-AJFK Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority TS 6.2 Body Width.................................................................................................................... 23 TS 6.3 Maximum Overall Height .............................................................................................. 23 TS 6.4 Step Height .................................................................................................................... 23 TS 6.5 Underbody Clearance .................................................................................................... 24 TS 6.6 Ramp Clearances ........................................................................................................... 24 TS 6.7 Ground Clearance .......................................................................................................... 25 TS 6.8 Floor Height ................................................................................................................... 25 TS 6.9 Interior Headroom ......................................................................................................... 25 TS 7. Propulsion System .......................................................................................................... 26 TS 7.1 Performance ................................................................................................................... 26 TS 7.1.1 Power Requirements .................................................................................................................. 26 TS 7.1.2 Top Speed .................................................................................................................................. 26 TS 7.1.3 Gradability ................................................................................................................................. 26 TS 7.1.4 Performance and Acceleration ................................................................................................... 26 TS 7.1.5 Operating Range ........................................................................................................................ 27 TS 7.1.6 Fuel Economy and Supplemental Additive (DEF) Requirements ............................................. 27 TS 7.2 Propulsion System Description ..................................................................................... 27 TS 7.2.1 Propulsion System Service ........................................................................................................ 27 TS 7.3 Engine Driven Generator/Parallel Drive Unit and Traction Motor ............................... 28 TS 7.3.1 Generator ................................................................................................................................... 28 TS 7.3.2 Hybrid Drive Unit – CVT or Clutched Gearings ....................................................................... 28 TS 7.3.3 Traction Motor ..........................................................................................................................