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VEHICLE DELIVERY
Deliveries of the vehicles are to be completed within Bidders specified delivery schedule upon receipt
and acceptance of the Bidder’s offer by NTS. Delivery schedules for any future options will be
finally determined at the time the option is exercised. If the delivery is delayed because of strike,
injunctions, governmental controls, or by reason of any cause or circumstances beyond the control of
the manufacturer, supplier or Bidder, the time of completion of delivery may be extended upon
written request for a time extension from the Bidder. The request for extension must inchide detailed
justification for the length of the time extension.
Standard hours of delivery shail be 9:00 AM through 4:00 PM, Monday — Friday.
VEHICLE SERVICE
Prior to delivery, each vehicle shall be completely serviced by the Bidder. Service shall include not
less than the following: full fuel tank, lubrication, wash, and other checks and adjustments required
for proper complete servicing ofa new vehicle. Each vehicle shall be ready for placement in service
upon delivery and acceptance.
CONDITION OF EQUIPMENT PROPOSED
This equipment shall be new and unused, of current production model, with the latest design features.
The unit shall be delivered fully operational and ready for field use with all necessary maintenance
equipment and accessories.
This equipment shail, in all respects, be equipped to operate legally on State highways, night and
day, and shatl, in all respects, conform to State and Federal regulations pertaining to the equipment
herein described. All parts of this vehicle shall conform with the provisions of the State Vehicle
Code, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and requirements
under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Final Guidelines for Transportation Vehicles,
49CFR, Part 38, Subpart B in effect as of September 6, 1991 or as modified subsequently.
An adequate stock of repair parts and service facilities shall be readily available.
DAMAGE BY BIDDER
All loss or damage arising from any unforeseen obstruction or difficulties, either natural or
artificial, which may be encountered in the prosecution of the work, or the furnishing of the
supplies, materials or equipment, or from any action of the elements prior to the final acceptance of
the work, or of the supplies, materials, or equipment, or fram any act or omission not authorized by
these specifications on the part of the Bidder or any agent or person employed on the part of the
Bidder or any agent or person employed by that person(s), shall be sustained by the Bidder.
F.0.B. POINT
Any delivery cost shall be included in the base cost of the bus. Delivery shall be to the NTS facility
located at: 1? Riverside St. Nashua, New Hampshire 03062.
SUMMARY OF ITEMS TO BE PROVIDED UPON DELIVERY:
The following items must be furnished by the successful Bidder upon delivery of each vehicle:
a. All warranty verification vouchers, certificates or coupons
b. Operator’s manual(s) for vehicle and all add-on equipment
