The Contractor shall identify considerations or recommendations for a pilot testing consist, including vehicle types of vehicles required, length, and arrangement of vehicles. 2.3.1.4. Pilot Testing Schedule: The suggested timeframe for the entire pilot program (Phase 1), including install and testing, post bidder selection, should last a total of no more than six months, including three to four months of in-service testing. MassDOT requests that interested bidders confirm if this suggested timeframe for this pilot is achievable and realistic, and suggest a period of testing between three and six months. If this timeframe is not realistic, we recommend the bidder provide a realistic timeframe for pilot testing. 2.3.2. Final Implementation Upon the successful completion of one or more APC pilot test projects, MassDOT will award one contractor the notice to proceed to perform installation work on the entire MBTA Commuter Rail coach fleet. 2.3.2.1. General The Contractor shall be responsible for developing detailed board APC system installation, modification, testing, and maintenance documentation for each vehicle-type. The documentation shall include, at a minimum, the following information: Bill of Materials Component by Component Installation / Removal / Modification Instructions Schematics and wiring diagrams Test Procedures Test Documentation Updates to Illustrated Parts catalogs, maintenance manuals and schematics Maintenance Requirements, including routine test procedures to validate system operation and calibration 2.3.2.2. Schedule The contractor shall provide an Installation Work Plan, and maintain throughout the project a project schedule. The Contractor shall include in its proposal the time required per vehicle installation. The Contractor will be provided with up to 4 cars at a time to perform APC installation work on vehicles out of service for scheduled maintenance. As required, the contractor shall have material and technical support available to support additional installations at multiple facilities to
The Contractor shall identify considerations or recommendations for a pilot testing consist, including vehicle types of vehicles required, length, and arrangement of vehicles. 2.3.1.4. Pilot Testing Schedule: The suggested timeframe for the entire pilot program (Phase 1), including install and testing, post bidder selection, should last a total of no more than six months, including three to four months of in-service testing. MassDOT requests that interested bidders confirm if this suggested timeframe for this pilot is achievable and realistic, and suggest a period of testing between three and six months. If this timeframe is not realistic, we recommend the bidder provide a realistic timeframe for pilot testing. 2.3.2. Final Implementation Upon the successful completion of one or more APC pilot test projects, MassDOT will award one contractor the notice to proceed to perform installation work on the entire MBTA Commuter Rail coach fleet. 2.3.2.1. General The Contractor shall be responsible for developing detailed APC system installation, modification, testing, and maintenance documentation for each vehicle-type. The documentation shall include, at a minimum, the following information: Bill of Materials Component by Component Installation / Removal / Modification Instructions Schematics and wiring diagrams Test Procedures Test Documentation Updates to Illustrated Parts catalogs, maintenance manuals and schematics Maintenance Requirements, including routine test procedures to validate system operation and calibration 2.3.2.2. Schedule The contractor shall provide an Installation Work Plan, and maintain throughout the project a project schedule. The Contractor shall include in its proposal the time required per vehicle installation. The Contractor will be provided with up to 4 cars at a time to perform APC installation work on vehicles out of service for scheduled maintenance. As required, the contractor shall have material and technical support available to support additional installations at multiple facilities to board
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