2016-10-17 GC Agenda - Item 8 - Attachment 2 (Amended) - Statement of Financial Position

capable of being interlocked with safety devices to prevent the door from closing and the bus
being driven off whilst the ramp is extended.

The Lessor shall provide a conveniently located push button in the wheelchair area that,
when activated by a wheelchair passenger, will indicate to the driver that the ramp is required
to be deployed to allow the passenger to alight.

Decals with the following wording shall be suitably placed: “For safety wheelchairs must face
the rear.

Wheelchair brakes must be applied when the bus is in motion” subject to consultation with
TMR’s Accessibility Reference Group.

Power Ramp:

The Lessor shall provide, as an option, a powered access ramp. Full details of the option
shall be provided by the Lessor in response to this Invitation to Tender.

Additional Ramp:

The Lessor shall provide, as an option, a second powered access ramp to the middle
passenger door. Full details of the option shall be provided by the Lessor in response to this
Invitation to Tender.

External Call Button:

An External Call Button shall be mounted adjacent to each ramp accessible doorway, at a
height accessible to wheelchair bound customers that will alert the driver that the customer
requires assistance.

Drive System

Steering:

The bus shall be fitted with a power assisted steering system and shall be equipped with an
adjustable steering wheel/column.

The steering wheel/column shall be adjustable for both height and tilt. Once adjusted the
position of the steering wheel/column shall be mechanically lock in such a way as to prevent
accidental release when the bus is being driven.

The steering system shall enable the bus to undertake for a full 360 degree turn (wall to wall)
within a radius of less than 12.5 metres

Service Brakes:

Each bus shall be equipped with full air, dual circuit, braking system matched to an electric
regenerative system to specifically designed to maximise battery recharging under normal
braking operation

Safety Brake Interlock Operation:

All bus movement shall be inhibited if any passenger door is opened, or a wheelchair ramp is
not fully retracted,

The door control system shall:

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