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

Provision for Future Connection of Electronic Equipment:

Provision shall be made in the bus design for the future installation of additional wiring
throughout the

bus in a simple manner for the retrofitting and connection of additional electronic equipment
not foreseen in this specification.

Body Construction:

The design of the bus shall ensure that no fluids are able to enter the passenger
compartment under any of the conditions experienced by the bus including automates and
high pressure washing.

The Lessor is to ensure that the top corners of the bus are designed to minimise the
possibility of damage caused by overhanging branches and other objects.

Skids:

One skid shall be fitted at the each corner of the bus. Each skid shall be securely attached to
the chassis or underframe of each bus. The skids are to comply with the specifications under
“Angle of Approach and Departure”.

Exterior Panels:

Exterior waist panels shall be flush mounted to the frame to allow for advertising signs.

Exterior panels are to be designed, shaped and positioned to minimise repair effort, and
ensure interchangeability of similar panels drawn from spare parts stock. The area of the
back of the bus shall be maximised for the use of Livery.

Radios:

Buses are to include an audio system for playing of radio.

Cash Tins:

Buses are to include a cash tin equivalent to Norwood Metal Cash Tin Model NMCBB.

Provision for Servicing:

The bus design shall incorporate adequate safety features to protect maintenance staff when
servicing the chassis.

The bus shall be designed and constructed with sufficient access panels, doors or flaps to
facilitate ease of maintenance and repair of chassis components and body parts.

Separate panels shall provide ready access to all components that require service and
maintenance. With the exception of equipment which shall be accessible in emergency, all
hatches and doors shall be provided with suitable latching devices. These are:

(a)      Budget locks for exterior hatches and doors,

(b)      Compression latches for small external panels, and

(c)      Budget locks or quarter turn fasteners for internal floor hatches.


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