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Contractor that any person employed on this contract is incompetent, disorderly, or otherwise
unsatisfactory, such person shall not again be assigned without the written consent of the
authorized NNPS representative.
b. The drivers assigned by the Contractor must meet the minimum requirements:
1. Shall be fully qualified and trained professionals.
2. Possess all required certifications, including a valid Commercial Driver’s License.
Certifications shall be available upon request.
3. Shall be neat and professional in appearance.
4. Have successfully completed a national criminal background check
c. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA): The Contractor must be currently
registered with the FMCSA, compliant with all applicable commercial and safety regulations and
requirement, including valid USDOT Number and associated insurance coverage and limits, as
applicable. At a minimum, the Contractor must have and maintain a “satisfactory” rating from
the FMCSA.
d. Equipment: At a minimum, each of the vehicles furnished by the Contractor shall meet the
following requirements:
The Offeror shall list the variety and quantity of available fleet vehicles, including but not
limited to full size buses (each providing minimum seating for 47-55 passengers); mini-coaches
and motor coaches. Full size buses shall be “Suburban or intercity coach” style accommodations
(built on a “heavy” chassis as defined in the bus industry), with lavatory facilities, heat and air
conditioning, tinted glass (preferable), overhead or underneath baggage or parcel racks storage,
adequate headroom (a minimum of 74 inches preferable) and other features normally associated
with comfortable suburban or intercity passenger service. The entry door’s height should be as
low as is practical to permit easy boarding for elderly passengers and passengers with
disabilities. In their proposal, the Offeror may also provide other types of vehicles such as motor
coaches and mini coaches.
Except for Certified type A School buses, 12-15 passenger vans or sport utility vehicles are not
permitted for the transportation of school children as specified by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard and Regulations Title 49, CFR part 571, specific to school buses.
Each vehicle shall be equipped to meet all applicable federal and state Highway Specifications,
Interstate Commerce Commission specifications and state specifications, safety standards,
emission requirements, and handicap provisions. Buses may have a front destination sign above
the windshield.
The Offeror shall state if any of their vehicles are equipped with wheelchair lifts to allow people
with wheelchairs to easily board the bus. Each vehicle shall be maintained in good working
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