2005/12/28 Council Agenda Packet

GILLIG BUS PURCHASE 5 CHANGE ORDER Issue Decision Cost Impact Reason ISM engine Replace ISL engine with +3,042.00 Heavier, more durable engine. ISM engine per bus Consistent with majority of (per bid submittal) current fleet. Cost savings from standpoint of technician training, tools and parts inventory. (see Tools below) Starter Replace Nippondenso -150.00 Delco is consistent with current starter with Delco MT-42 per bus fleet, inventory and technician starter training. Emco Wheaton Add +523.00 Reduces fueling time (labor cost). fast fill per bus Cam type connection utilizes back pressure to shut off fueling to prevent over fill. Over filling results in diesel spills on street. Air dryer Provide Bendix AD9 in -750.00 Bendix is consistent with current place of Graham-White per bus fleet, inventory and technician QBA 15 training. Air conditioning Replace with Thermo- +588.00 Longer life, reduced M&O cost compressor King S-391 screw per bus and down time of vehicle. Screw compressor compressor much more reliable. Highly recommended by other agencies with A/C. Step well heater Add +225.00 Eliminates need to salt steps. per bus Salting steps results in corrosion of bus parts and potential failure of new wheelchair ramp system. Driver's vent Delete requirement -175.00 Climate control system eliminates per bus need for driver's vent. Additional Add box +279.00 Gillig's standard Operator's storage box per bus storage box is behind and above driver's seat. Not accessible to all Operators due to its height. Window style To be Atwood flush +1,850.00 Allows for better cleaning with mounted per bus City's current bus wash system. Improved customer visibility and bus styling. Tail lights To be 4" in lieu of 7" -102.00 4" lights are recessed into bus per bus body as opposed to flush mounted. Improves protection from water and damage. 9