Procurement guidelines for battery-electric buses. Final report
These guidelines detail the preparation of procurement documents for purchasing battery-electric buses. The example document in this report is intended as a guide and is aimed at bus-transportation professionals knowledgeable in the acquisition of rolling stock and contractual laws for their particular jurisdictions. The document focuses on technical specifications of battery-electric buses to ensure that minimum safety and utility requirements are met. Specifications came from a variety of sources, including statutes and regulations, industry standards, and accepted practices. These specifications are the means by which procuring agencies translate their particular requirements into documents that are mutually understood by all parties to a procurement. Electric-Bus Procurement Guidelines provides a comprehensive set of materials that guides bus-transportation professionals through the procurement process. Presented in the format of an actual set of documents a bidder might receive, the guidelines are easily modified to a locale`s specific conditions. In addition to a thorough set of vehicle specifications, the document includes other requirements bus builders must be familiar with to satisfy a buyer`s needs. Guideline sections detailing these requirements include Vehicle Acceptance Requirements, Project Requirements and Schedule, and Warranty Provisions.
- Research Organization:
- Electric Power Research Inst., Palo Alto, CA (United States); Santa Barbara Electric Transportation Inst., CA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- Electric Power Research Inst., Palo Alto, CA (United States)
- OSTI ID:
- 355051
- Report Number(s):
- EPRI-TR--109804
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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