TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR THE OVERHAUL OF NEW FLYER LOW-FLOOR EMISSION CONTROLLED DIESEL (ECD) BUSES (OPTION FLEET) Technical Specification No. VE15-044 August 15, 2016 Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Vehicle Engineering Boston, Massachusetts SECTION 2.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 2.1.0. GENERAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................... 1 2.1.1. SCOPE OF WORK ...................................................................................................................................... 1 2.1.1.1 General Requirements......................................................................................................... 1 2.1.1.2 Project Schedule and Deliveries ......................................................................................... 1 2.1.2. PRE-PRODUCTION PROCESS ................................................................................................................. 2 2.1.2.1 Authority Approvals and Deliverables ............................................................................... 2 2.1.2.2 Pre-production Meeting(s) ................................................................................................. 3 2.1.2.3 Engineering Design Review Process .................................................................................. 3 2.1.2.4 Approved Equal Process .................................................................................................... 4 2.1.2.5 Initial Design Review ........................................................................................................ 4 2.1.2.6 Follow-Up Design Review ................................................................................................ 5 2.1.2.7 Final Design Review ........................................................................................................... 5 2.1.2.8 Core / Scrap Credit ............................................................................................................. 5 2.1.2.9 First Article Inspections ...................................................................................................... 5 2.1.2.10 Subcontractor Qualifications and Procedures ..................................................................... 6 2.1.2.11 Pilot Bus Program ............................................................................................................... 6 2.1.2.12 Structural Inspection Plan and Procedures.......................................................................... 6 2.1.2.13 Structural Teardown Report ................................................................................................ 7 2.1.3. NEW AND IMPROVED ITEMS ................................................................................................................ 8 2.1.4. HIDDEN DAMAGE ................................................................................................................................... 8 2.1.4.1 Hidden Damage Tracking ................................................................................................... 9 2.1.5. DEFINITIONS .......................................................................................................................................... 10 2.1.6. ACRONYMS & ABBREVIATIONS ........................................................................................................ 14 2.1.7. ACRONYMS, STANDARDS, AND CODES .......................................................................................... 15 2.1.8. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................................................... 16 2.1.8.1 MBTA Safety and Regulatory Requirements ................................................................... 17 2.1.9. OVERALL REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................. 17 2.1.9.1 Accessibility / Maintainability .......................................................................................... 17 2.1.9.2 Interchangeability ............................................................................................................. 17 2.1.9.3 Operating Environment..................................................................................................... 17 2.1.9.4 Vibration ........................................................................................................................... 18 2.1.9.5 Service Proven Materials and Equipment ......................................................................... 18 2.1.9.6 Fire Safety ......................................................................................................................... 19 2.1.10. MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................. 19 2.1.10.1 Guards ............................................................................................................................... 19 2.1.10.2 Dipsticks ........................................................................................................................... 19 2.1.10.3 Materials General .............................................................................................................. 20 2.1.10.4 Materials and Workmanship ............................................................................................. 20 2.1.10.5 Torque ............................................................................................................................... 22 2.1.10.6 Manuals and Records ........................................................................................................ 22 2.1.10.7 Lubrication and Fluids ...................................................................................................... 23 2.1.10.8 Technical Support and Special Tools ............................................................................... 23 2.1.10.9 Transportation / Shipping ................................................................................................. 24 Page i of vii 2.2.0 BODY…………………………………………………………………………………………………….24 2.2.1 SHELL ....................................................................................................................................................... 24 2.2.1.1 Finish & Color .................................................................................................................. 24 2.2.1.2 Structural Repair ............................................................................................................... 26 2.2.1.3 Roof .................................................................................................................................. 28 2.2.1.4 Body Side Panels .............................................................................................................. 29 2.2.1.5 Interior Body ..................................................................................................................... 29 2.2.1.6 Flooring ............................................................................................................................ 30 2.2.1.7 Interior Wheel Housing .................................................................................................... 31 2.2.1.8 Passenger Doors ............................................................................................................... 31 2.2.1.9 Service Compartments & Access Doors .......................................................................... 32 2.2.1.10 Rear Corner Panel Access Door ....................................................................................... 32 2.2.1.11 Front End Mask ................................................................................................................ 33 2.2.2. OPERATING COMPONENTS ................................................................................................................. 33 2.2.2.1 Lighting, Controls & Instruments ..................................................................................... 33 2.2.2.2 Other Operating Components ........................................................................................... 35 2.2.3 SEATING .................................................................................................................................................. 35 2.2.3.1 Passenger Seats ................................................................................................................. 35 2.2.3.2 Driver's Seat ...................................................................................................................... 35 2.2.3.3 ADA Flip Seats ................................................................................................................. 35 2.2.4. WINDOWS ............................................................................................................................................... 35 2.2.5 ANCILLARY FEATURES ....................................................................................................................... 36 2.2.5.1 Passenger Assist Stanchions ............................................................................................. 36 2.2.5.2 Passenger Assist Straps ..................................................................................................... 37 2.2.5.3 Stop Request Chime ........................................................................................................