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FORD E450 (GAS) AIR-CHASSIS 5000 TRANSIT SHUTTLE BUS:TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSZach Smith Manager-Corporate Communications Dallas Smith Corp.1220 North Jackson Street Greencastle, IN 46135Phone: (602) 770-8164 Fax: (765) 653-4494Rearsuspensionair beam bushings shall be DSC LoPro Extenda-Life heavy duty unlimitedwww.dallassmithcorp.com zsmith@dallassmithcorp.comtravel bushings.ALL  RIGHTS  RESERVED.  This  email  with  attachments  contains  confidential  andproprietary  information  of  Dallas  Smith  Corp.  and,  its  receipt  or  possessionVehiclefront and rear suspension ride heights shall be electronically controlled by four (4)does  not  convey  any  rights  to  reproduce,  disclose  its  contents,  or  toautomaticprecision ride height electronic sensors, with multi-port air-manifold valving tomanufacture,  use  or  sell  anything  it  may  describe.  Reproduction,  disclosure,enhanceoverall vehicle operating performance.or  use  without  the  specific  written  authorization  of  Dallas  Smith  Corp.  isstrictly  forbidden.suspension shall incorporate a full vehicle kneel (4-Point) capability at all four cornersVehiclelowering the vehicle heightCONFIDENTIALITY  NOTICE:  This  e- mail  contains  information  that  is  privileged,confidential  and  subject  to  legal  restrictions  and  penalties  regarding  itsThevehicle kneel feature shall be activated by a dash panel feature.unauthorized  disclosure  or  other  use.  You  are  prohibited  from  copying,Adistributing  or  otherwise  using  this  information  if  you  are  not  the  intendedvehicle interlock shall be incorporated to prohibit movement of the vehicle when in therecipient.  If  you  have  received  this  e- kneeledposition. mail  in  error,  please  notify  usimmediately  by  return  e- mail  and  delete  this  email  and  all  attachments  fromyour  system.    Thank  you.Vehiclesuspension shall have a Digital display “user interface” dash panel that provides allvehicle suspension functionality, monitors overall vehicle suspension performance with real-timediagnostics(kneel cycles, weight distributions, air pressures, and more) capabilities, and allowsOn  Jan  13,  2014,  at  9:45  AM,  Garrett  Smith   gsmith@dallassmithcorp.com  wrote:for real-time remote programming.Lets  go  with  #4Vehiclesuspension shall be capable of a full vehicle (4-Point) flow-controlled kneel, within a notto-exceed time of approximately eight (8) seconds after the vehicle operator has activated theThanks  Zach  and  Jud“full vehiclekneel” function located on vehicle dashboard. (Results based/validated on a vehicleat the maximum GVW rating specified by OEM).On  Mon,  Jan  13,  2014  at  10:16  AM,  Zach  Smith   zsmith@dallassmithcorp.com  wrote:Vehiclesuspension shall be capable of a full air system recovery from a full vehicle (4-Point) Champion- LF- Transport- Logo.jpg “kneeledposition”, to vehicle ride height, within a not-to-exceed time of approximately five (5)[Quotedtext  thehidden]secondsaftervehicle operator has activated the “vehicle raise” feature, located on vehicledashboard[Quoted  (Resultstext  hidden] based/validated on a vehicle at the maximum GVW rating specified byOEM).[Quoted  text  hidden]Vehicle suspension shall consist of two (2) specifically designed air tanks to meet therequirements, the rated duty-cycle application use, and power-coated both inside/outside of tankto protect against weather element corrosion, meeting the requirements of SAE J-10 andFMVSS standard 121.Air suspension system shall contain an emergency “manual override” auxiliary air supportsystem, which is separate and independent of the vehicle’s main air operating system, andwhich can provide immediate back-up source of air supply to the main air system to allow for thevehicle to be operated directly to servicing – under a main air producing system failure. Said“auxiliary manual override system” shall have its own independent and dedicated air supply tankand manual controls and safety valves.Vehicle suspension wiring shall be constructed to D.O.T. standards.4

FORD E450 (GAS) AIR-CHASSIS 5000 TRANSIT SHUTTLE BUS:TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSZach Smith Manager-Corporate Communications Dallas Smith Corp.1220 North Jackson Street Greencastle, IN 46135Phone: (602) 770-8164 Fax: (765) 653-4494www.dallassmithcorp.com zsmith@dallassmithcorp.comVehicle suspension wiring shall be adequately supported and protected from chafing, flexing,ALL  RIGHTS  RESERVED.  This  email  with  attachments  contains  confidential  andtensionand vibration.proprietary  information  of  Dallas  Smith  Corp.  and,  its  receipt  or  possessiondoes  not  convey  any  rights  to  reproduce,  disclose  its  contents,  or  toVehiclesuspension wiring shall be color-coded for identification.manufacture,  use  or  sell  anything  it  may  describe.  Reproduction,  disclosure,or  use  without  the  specific  written  authorization  of  Dallas  Smith  Corp.  isVehiclesuspension wiring shall be easily referenced with a schematic/diagram.strictly  forbidden.AIR LINESCONFIDENTIALITY  NOTICE:  This  e- mail  contains  information  that  is  privileged,confidential  and  subject  to  legal  restrictions  and  penalties  regarding  itsVehiclesuspension air lines shall conform to the installation and material requirements of SAEunauthorized  disclosure  or  other  use.  You  are  prohibited  from  copying,J844and D.O.T. standards.distributing  or  otherwise  using  this  information  if  you  are  not  the  intendedrecipient.  If  you  have  received  this  e- mail  in  error,  please  notify  usVehiclesuspensionair lines shall be adequately supported and protected from chafing, flexing,immediately  by  return  e- tensionandmail  and  delete  this  email  and  all  attachments  fromvibration.your  system.    Thank  you.Vehicle suspension air lines and air line fittings shall be color-coded for identification.On  Jan  13,  2014,  at  9:45  AM,  Garrett  Smith   gsmith@dallassmithcorp.com  wrote:Vehicle suspension air lines shall be easily referenced with a schematic/diagram.Lets  go  with  #45) SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMThanks  Zach  and  JudThe safety interlock will disable the suspension lowering system unless certain vehicle safetyconditions are achieved, and will lock the transmission shifter while in Park when theOn  Mon,  Jan  13,  2014  at  10:16  AM,  Zach  Smith   zsmith@dallassmithcorp.com  wrote:suspensionis in the lowered or kneeled state, or if the Park Brake is applied. Locking the shifter Champion- LF- Transport- Logo.jpg while ParkBrake is set prevents premature brake wear from driving with the Park Brake set.[Quoted  text  hidden][Quoted  text  hidden]The safetyinterlock will also disable air compressor operation unless the engine is running to[Quotedtexthidden]the battery.prevent draining6) MANUFACTURER CERTIFICATIONSThe body manufacturer must be an ISO 9001:2000 certified company and have a Fully Meetsrating in the Ford Quality Vehicle Manufacturer Program. Proof of compliance must besubmitted with the bid.7) BODY STRUCTUREThe body must be constructed of minimum 16 gauge tubular steel cage body to ensurepassenger safety. Minimum requirements include:5

FORD E450 (GAS) AIR-CHASSIS 5000 TRANSIT SHUTTLE BUS:TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSZach Smith Manager-Corporate Communications Dallas Smith Corp.1220 North Jackson Street Greencastle, IN 46135Phone: (602) 770-8164 Fax: (765) 653-4494www.dallassmithcorp.com zsmith@dallassmithcorp.coma. Sidewalls shall be constructed of 1.5" x 1.5" 16-gauge tubular steel studs and cornerposts on maximum 48" centers. A 14-gauge, 1-1/2" x 2" tubular horizontal stringerALL  RIGHTS  RESERVED.  This  email  with  attachments  contains  confidential  andshall be welded to the top of the studs with a 16 gauge Z-rail welded to the studs atproprietary  information  of  Dallas  Smith  Corp.  and,  its  receipt  or  possessionthe bottom of the sidewall. Seat track shall be welded to the sidewall studs.does  not  convey  any  rights  to  reproduce,  disclose  its  contents,  or  tob. The roof consists of 1.5" x 1.5” 16 gauge tubular steel rafters installed on maximummanufacture,  use  or  sell  anything  it  may  describe.  Reproduction,  disclosure,48" centers. The rafters are welded into two (2) 16-gauge steel "U" shaped sidewallor  use  without  the  specific  written  authorization  of  Dallas  Smith  Corp.  iscaps. The rafters, in conjunction with “C” Channels, form a "steel cage" type ofstrictly  forbidden.construction.c. The back wall has a 1.5" x 1.5" 16 gauge tubular steel frame, reinforced with 16CONFIDENTIALITY  NOTICE:  This  e- gaugemail  contains  information  that  is  privileged,"C" channel. A section of 16-gauge Z-channel shall be welded to the bottomconfidential  and  subject  to  legal  restrictions  and  penalties  regarding  itsof the back wall.unauthorized  disclosure  or  other  use.  You  are  prohibited  from  copying,d. The floor frame shall be constructed of 11-gauge, 2”x 2.88” x 2" channel crossdistributing  or  otherwise  using  this  information  if  you  are  not  the  intendedmembers, on a maximum 34" center, with an outer 14-gauge angle steel impact rail.recipient.  If  you  have  received  this  e- mail  in  error,  please  notify  us11-gauge,4" wide flat steel shall be provided to support the floor track. The floorimmediately  by  return  e- framemail  and  delete  this  email  and  all  attachments  fromshall be secured to the chassis frame in accordance with Ford’s QVMyour  system.    Thank  you.requirements.e. Shall incorporate a mid-vehicle step up to rear flat seating area, with optional fixedramp to rear or optional automatic ramp to rear.On  Jan  13,  2014,  at  9:45  AM,  Garrett  Smith   gsmith@dallassmithcorp.com  wrote:f. The body shall be plumb, square and level before installation on the body.g. In order to ensure passenger safety in the event of skin delaminating, the bodyLets  go  with  #4structure shall comply with FMVSS 220, School Bus Rollover Protection, whentested without the exterior or interior skin. Proof of compliance (test results based onThanks  Zach  and  Judbody structure alone) shall be submitted with the bid.8) CORROSION RESISTANCEOn  Mon,  Jan  13,  2014  at  10:16  AM,  Zach  Smith   zsmith@dallassmithcorp.com  wrote: Champion- LF- Transport- Logo.jpg In orderto provide[Quotedtext  hidden]superior corrosion resistance, all tubular steel shall be galvanized, coatedwith a 99.9%pure[Quoted  texthidden]zinc coating during the steel milling process. The steel shall have minimum50 ksi[Quotedstrengthand three layers of corrosion prevention coatings.text  hidden]The body floor sub-frame assembly shall be primed to meet the 1,000-hour salt spray test perASTM procedure B-117, with no structural detrimental effects to normally visible surfaces. Thefloor structure shall also be rated no less than five using the crosshatch adhesion test per ASTMD3359.Certification of compliance with this requirement shall be published by an independent companyand be submitted with the bid. Prior to shipment, the vehicle shall be undercoated.6

FORD E450 (GAS) AIR-CHASSIS 5000 TRANSIT SHUTTLE BUS:TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSZach Smith Manager-Corporate Communications Dallas Smith Corp.1220 North Jackson Street Greencastle, IN 46135Phone: (602) 770-8164 Fax: (765) 653-4494www.dallassmithcorp.com zsmith@dallassmithcorp.com9) BODY EXTERIORALL  RIGHTS  RESERVED.  This  email  with  attachments  contains  confidential  andTheroof shall consist of a one-piece composite material that is lightweight, extremely durableproprietary  information  of  Dallas  Smith  Corp.  and,  its  receipt  or  possessionand impact resistant. The only roof seams that are allowed are at the junction of the roof skindoes  not  convey  any  rights  to  reproduce,  disclose  its  contents,  or  toandthe front and rear cap.manufacture,  use  or  sell  anything  it  may  describe.  Reproduction,  disclosure,or  use  without  the  specific  written  authorization  of  Dallas  Smith  Corp.  isTheexterior sidewall shall be constructed of a 3.9 mm gel-coated product (Noble Choice) that isstrictly  forbidden.a durable semi-rigid fiberglass reinforced polyester resin (frp). This gel-coated surface is highlyscratchand abrasion resistant with excellent weathering characteristics and has been tested inCONFIDENTIALITY  NOTICE:  This  e- mail  contains  information  that  is  privileged,aconfidential  and  subject  to  legal  restrictions  and  penalties  regarding  itsthermotron from -40 to 180 degrees Fahrenheit.unauthorized  disclosure  or  other  use.  You  are  prohibited  from  copying,Exteriormirrors are to be Rosco heated remote.distributing  or  otherwise  using  this  information  if  you  are  not  the  intendedrecipient.  If  you  have  received  this  e- mail  in  error,  please  notify  usRaingutters shall be provided to prevent water flowing from the roof onto the passenger doorsimmediately  by  return  e- mail  and  delete  this  email  and  all  attachments  fromanddriver’sside window. When the bus is decelerated, the gutters shall not drain onto theyour  system.    Thank  you.windshield, driver’s side window or door boarding area. Cross-sections of the gutters shall beadequatefor proper operation.On  Jan  13,  2014,  at  9:45  AM,  Garrett  Smith   gsmith@dallassmithcorp.com  wrote:Flexible black fender skirts shall be provided at the rear wheel housing. Wheels and tires shallbe removablewith the fender skirts in place. Mud flaps are required behind the rear duals.Lets  go  with  #4Thanks  Zach  and  JudThe OEMchassis chrome bumper shall be provided on the front of the bus. The rear bumpershall be constructed from 10-gauge steel, powder coated black.On  Mon,  Jan  13,  2014  at  10:16  AM,  Zach  Smith   zsmith@dallassmithcorp.com  wrote: Champion- LF- Transport- Logo.jpg text  hidden]10) [QuotedPASSENGERENTRY[Quoted  text  hidden][Quoted  text  hidden]VEHICLE ACCESSIBILITY RAMP - Vehicle shall be integrated with a purpose builtIntelliSYNC Equalizer Ramp Assembly which automatically adjusts the passenger accessibilityramp slope angle to a continuous grade slope. The Equalizer Ramp assembly shall incorporatea Braun ramp with an 800 pound capacity with a minimum useable ramp area of 34” in width x94” inches in length.The entry door shall be an outward opening, two-leaf type with an overlapping rubber seal at themeeting edges of the panels. The door shall be attached to the body with two heavy-duty steelpivot pins with nylon bushings. A heavy-duty bulb seal shall be installed at the top and hingededge of the door. Each door panel shall have an 11-gauge aluminum frame and shall beglazed with a full-height AS2 glass panel. The door shall be electrically controlled by a switchlocated within reach of a seated driver. The door clear opening shall be a minimum of 38” wideby 74”" high.Driver's Door - The original chassis door, with a roll-up window, shall be supplied.7

FORD E450 (GAS) AIR-CHASSIS 5000 TRANSIT SHUTTLE BUS:TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSZach Smith Manager-Corporate Communications Dallas Smith Corp.1220 North Jackson Street Greencastle, IN 46135Phone: (602) 770-8164 Fax: (765) 653-4494www.dallassmithcorp.com zsmith@dallassmithcorp.comALL  RIGHTS  RESERVED.  This  email  with  attachments  contains  confidential  and11)WINDOWSproprietary  information  of  Dallas  Smith  Corp.  and,  its  receipt  or  possessiondoes  not  convey  any  rights  to  reproduce,  disclose  its  contents,  or  toTocreate a feeling of light and spaciousness in the passenger compartment, the mainmanufacture,  use  or  sell  anything  it  may  describe.  Reproduction,  disclosure,passengerwindows shall be as large as possible, 45” wide x 36” high minimum. Narroweror  use  without  the  specific  written  authorization  of  Dallas  Smith  Corp.  iswindowsThe windows are to be glazed withstrictly  forbidden. may be used to fill smaller areas as necessary.nominal 1/8” tempered safety glass, in a top t-slider configuration. Emergency escapeprovisionsshall complywith FMVSS 217.CONFIDENTIALITY  NOTICE:  This  e- mail  contains  information  that  is  privileged,confidential  and  subject  to  legal  restrictions  and  penalties  regarding  itsunauthorized  disclosure  or  other  use.  You  are  prohibited  from  copying,distributing  or  otherwise  using  this  information  if  you  are  not  the  intended12)ELECTRICAL BODY POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTERrecipient.  If  you  have  received  this  e- mail  in  error,  please  notify  usimmediately  by  return  e- mail  and  delete  this  email  and  all  attachments  fromThebody builderpower distribution center must use connector plug in type or equivalent foryour  system.    Thank  you.easyremoval or testing. It must be made of a heavy duty type printed circuit card with all basecomponents located on the front of the card including all interior light relays, master relay,On  Jan  13,  2014,  at  9:45  AM,  Garrett  Smith   gsmith@dallassmithcorp.com  wrote:destinationsign, master breaker and fuses. It must include an 80 amp non-replaceable relay tominimize resistance for the ignition circuits including a 50-amp maxi fuse. All of the relays mustbe removable for replacement except the primary 80-amp relay and shall be 12v DC. All fusesshall Lets  go  with  #4be standard automotive type with the ability to upgrade to auto or manual reset circuitbreakers upon request. LED lights shall be included for troubleshooting. Red LED indicates aThanks  Zach  and  Judfuse isblown and in use while a green LED indicates the relay is good and a yellow LED toindicate a signal wire is active. All grounds must use a connector plug in type at the electricalcenter for common grounding location and can only use single wire termination for each groundOn  Mon,  Jan  13,  2014  at  10:16  AM,  Zach  Smith   zsmith@dallassmithcorp.com  wrote:wire bythe use of a standard blade type fuse to commonize parts. These options will be marked Champion- LF- Transport- Logo.jpg as Jumpersand shall be considered low current. The card shall contain a single commontext  hidden]buzzer[Quotedutilizingthese jumpers. The buzzer shall have the ability to activate when lift door is[Quotedtexthidden]open, rear door is open, entry door is open, and window is open and an auxiliary input for other[Quoted  texthidden]requesteditems.The power distribution center must include all major options to be adapted directly to the maincard. These must be included on 3 distinct cards listed as stop request module, heater moduleand flasher module. All cards shall contain LED lights for troubleshooting. The cards belowshall not use any harness or wires to connect to the main card. They shall use metal typestandoffs to carry the circuit with screws.a. The stop request card shall include 2 different tones for passenger and ambulatorypassengers per ADA requirements including a remote mounted speaker. A reset ofthe card must be included for entry door cycle or switch in the driver console.b. The heater module must have the ability to relay 2 separate heaters withindependent high and low speeds. An output shall be included that is common forany heater output to be used for a water valve or pump.c. The flasher module shall contain options for OEM lights or body builder added lightsthrough the use of jumpers. Options will include lift door open, rear door open, entry8

ied,testedandwarrantedbythesystemmanufacturer.FORD E450 (GAS) AIR-CHASSIS 5000 TRANSIT SHUTTLE BUS:TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSZach Smith Manager-Corporate Communications Dallas Smith Corp.1220 North Jackson Street Greencastle, IN 46135Phone: (602) 770-8164 Fax: (765) 653-4494www.dallassmithcorp.com zsmith@dallassmithcorp.comdoor open and an auxiliary input to activate for additional requested options. Alljumpers shall be standard blade type fuses to standardize parts.ALL  RIGHTS  RESERVED.  This  email  with  attachments  contains  confidential  andproprietary  information  of  Dallas  Smith  Corp.  and,  its  receipt  or  possessiondoes  not  convey  any  rights  to  reproduce,  disclose  its  contents,  or  to13)ELECTRICAL BODY WI

Air-ride suspension system shall have all system critical operating components located in a dedicated, easily accessible function box, securely protected from outside vehicle elements within the driver's compartment area. The IntelliSYNC 5000 air-ride suspension system, shall have a standard limited warranty, for a