3. REQUIREMENTS
3.1 DESIGN
The automobiles furnished under this document shall be the vehicle manufacturer's current
production. The vehicles offered shall be as shown in the Federal Standard "Item Number."
Vehicles shall be complete with all the necessary operating components and accessories
customarily furnished to the general public, whether stipulated herein or not, together with such
modification, attachments, and accessories as may be necessary or specified herein to enable
the vehicle to function reliably and efficiently in sustained operation. The term "heavy-duty" shall
mean in excess of the usual quality, durability, or capacity that is normally supplied with the
standard production vehicle or component. When heaviest duty available component is shown,
the supplier may provide a vehicle with the standard component when no OEM heavy-duty
component is offered for the model specified. The term "minimum" as used to describe an item
shall mean the item is required.
3.1.1 VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES
Unless otherwise specified, the automobile(s), components, assemblies, and accessories to be
delivered under the contract shall be standard or optional commercial automotive products that
meet or exceed the requirements specified. They shall comply with all federal, state and local
regulations applicable to the specified vehicle on the date of manufacture. All components and
optional items shall be as represented in the manufacturer's current technical and sales data.
Option codes are defined in this standard, or are self-explanatory, as generally used in the
automotive industry. Optional and standard equipment ordered shall be installed ready for use,
unless otherwise specified.
3.1.2 BASIC VEHICLE
The basic vehicles were established by statute and are subject to price limitations. Basic vehicles
shall be equipped as specified in 1.6. Standard and optional equipment described in this
standard do not apply to basic vehicles.
3.2 VEHICLE AND COMPONENTS
3.2.1 POLICE USE VEHICLE HEAVY-DUTY COMPONENTS AND EQUIPMENT
These vehicles shall be furnished with vehicle OEM standard heavy-duty components and
equipment offered commercially, and engineered for police use, consisting of the following as
available, in addition to requirements specified herein:
a. Chassis and components: cooling and recovery system, radiator, fan blades, battery,
alternator, starter, transmission, etc;
b. Suspension: springs, shock absorbers, wheels, and stabilizer bar(s);
c. Seat assemblies: front bucket;
d. Speedometer: 140 mph head calibrated to 2 percent accuracy;
e. Tires: high speed type, minimum "H" speed rated;
f. Engine RPM limiter, and heavy-duty transmission fluid or transaxle oil cooler; and
g. Accessories: dual or dual note electric horn(s), dash mounted electric power point,
and lighting group with report light.
3.2.1.1 POLICE VEHICLE OPTIONS
The following option codes may be specified with police vehicles. Refer to AutoChoice for
availability by item number:
DIFA
Alternate axle array, greater acceleration with top speed reduction.
DR
Delete radio.
DS
Deactivate door switch for interior lights.
GLSS
Laminated security side glass.
KA
Same key for all vehicles on order.
RDI
Rear door locks and windows inoperative except from the driver's position.
RF
Rubber type floor covering.
Federal Standard 122AX
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