Cape Cod National Seashores (CACO) 3 Tram Cars

PROCUREMENT OF (3) OPEN AIR (TRAM) POWER CARS OVERVIEW: Cape Cod National Seashore needs procuring (3) new, non-standard, custom-built open-air (tram) power cars to provide alternative transportation service (via tram) to Nauset Light Beach, due to a shrinking parking lot because of coastal erosion. These new (tram) power cars MUST align and connect seamlessly to the park-owned fleet of (6) non-powered trailer cars, custom-built by Chance Rides company (seamless means-no intermediate connection systems or adapters are required). SPECIFICATIONS: POWER CAR Color: White exterior and interior. Passenger Capacity: Minimum 18 adults. Length: Maximum overall 25 ft. Width: Maximum overall 85 in. Minimum Turning Radius: Outside front tire 30 ft.; outside front body corner 32 ft. Curb Weight: Maximum 7000 lbs. GVWR (max at 20 mph): Maximum 11,000 lbs. Brake Type: Hydraulic disc brake system with mechanical emergency brake. Frame: Tubular steel. Suspension Front: Heavy duty coil spring. Suspension Rear: Dual spring air-ride. Engine: E-450 HD, gas engine that can pull a loaded trailer car. Transmission: Automatic overdrive. Passenger Seating: (4) rows of seating; foldable molded seats with backs (to allow for wheelchair access) in seating rows 1 and 2, row 1 facing rear and row 2 facing forward; molded bench with back in seating rows 3 and 4, each facing forward; all seating installed with maximum 15-inch floor height. Wheelchair Ramp: Retractable, ADA compliant, installed on left side of passenger compartment at seating rows 1 and 2. Mirrors: (1) rear view mirror; (2) side view mirrors. Horn POWER CAR/TRAILER CONNECTION Stainless Steel Connection Plate: 7 in. (h) x 12 in. (w), mounted 15 in. from the ground. 12-volt Power Supply Hook-up: (1) positive and (1) negative centered on stainless steel plate at 6 in. Cannon Plugs (12-pin): Provides electric supply for public address (PA) system, back-up alarm, rain curtains, marker lights, turn signals, back-up light, brake lights, and running lights; (1) 1-1/4 in. plug mounted 2-1/2 in. in from the left side of the plate and (1) 1-1/2 in. plug mounted 2-1/2 in. in from the right side of the plate. Glad Hand (Air) Supply Lines: Mounted on the stainless-steel plate on each side below the cannon plugs. Trailer Hitch: ½ in. steel construction; 2-5/16 in. ball receptacle; mounted on rear of power car, 9 in. from the ground and centered at 40-1/2 in. ACCESSORIES Air Conditioning Unit: Driver’s compartment. Tow Hooks: (2) mounted on front of (tram) power car. Passenger Compartment Flooring: Non-skid, rubber flooring. Public address (PA) System: Weather resistant speakers; compatible with existing trailer PA system. Safety/Warning Strobe Light: Mounted on top of cab. Fire Extinguisher: A-B-C dry; 5 lb.; floor-mounted adjacent to driver seat in a manner that the extinguisher is easily accessible. Air Compressor: Provides air supply to adjustable air bag suspension in power car and air-ride suspension and air-braking system in trailer car; mounted under rear seat of passenger compartment. Back-up Alarm Front and Rear Spare Tire and Wheel Bicycle Rack: Mounted on front of power car. Cargo Storage: 12 in.(w) x 16 in.(d) x 6 ft.(l); located in passenger compartment between seat rows 3 and 4; provides secure storage space for passenger’s belongings (i.e. backpacks, coolers, etc.). Overhead Lighting: (6) LED recessed light fixtures; (3) installed on the right side of the passenger compartment and (3) installed opposite, on the left side. Undercoating: Wax/paraffin-based material. Rain Curtain: Provides protection to passengers from inclement weather; operates on automatic toggle switch command; operates simultaneously with trailer car rain curtain. Inflatable Jack and Hose Assembly Vertical Safety Bars: 1-1/2 in. stainless-steel; attached with non-corrosive hardware; minimum (6) bars on each side of passenger compartment; to assist passenger boarding/un-boarding and standing/sitting safely. Horizontal Safety Bars: 1-1/2 in. stainless-steel; attached with non-corrosive hardware; mounted on left side of passenger compartment to prevent seated passengers from falling out of power car. The above specifications are based on the Chance Rides Open-Air TRAM. PERFORMANCE Maximum Forward Speed 25 mph with a locked override for highway runs up to 50 mph. Grade ability 10 percent Powered Car shall align and connect seamlessly to pneumatic break lines, vehicle lights, vehicle power and vehicle audio. Tow-system shall align and connect seamlessly to existing Chance Rides non-powered trailer car (seamless means-no intermediate connection systems or adapters are required). WARRANTY 1 year/12,000 full U.S. warranty 3 year/36,000-mile subsystem (frame, body and drive train) U.S. warranty PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE 730 days from date of award. DELIVERY Deliver To: Cape Cod National Seashore, 99 Marconi Site Road, Wellfleet, MA. 02664, Attn: Erik Anderson Open-air (TRAM) power cars shall be delivered to the park “wheels off ground” and offloaded by the transport company upon arrival.