Inmate Security Transport Vehicle (ISTV) Bid Specifications

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1 Inmate Security Transport Vehicle (ISTV) Bid Specifications 1.0 INTRODUCTION This specification describes the caging requirements for a 12-Passenger Van (Make/Model: 2013 Chevrolet Express C2500) to be utilized as an Inmate Security Transport Vehicle (ISTV). The van will be used by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) for daily transport of inmate population between institutions statewide. The ISTV shall be able to withstand the rigors of daily trips and vehicle inspections while transporting CDCR inmates. This vehicle will be used by CDCR, a law enforcement agency, and shall be built to comply with all laws, rules and regulations of the State of California, Motor Vehicle Code and all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards as applicable. The seating arrangement allows for the transportation of up to seven (7) inmates in a secured area and isolated from two (2) officers in the driver and front passenger seats. The following terms shall be used throughout this document to reference key features and components that shall be fabricated and installed as needed: Front mounted partition one (1 st position behind driver and front passenger) Sliding partition two (2 nd position) Single cell divider with swing door (between 1 st and 2 nd partition) Rear mounted partition number three with emergency exit (3 rd position). Inside window guards Kick panels (positioned under rear bench seating) Side steps (on both driver and passenger side) Gun rack (to hold one mini 14 rifle) Cargo net and mounting brackets 2.0 SCOPE OF WORK The factory standard 12-passenger vans to be modified are equipped with dual front and rear air conditioning, barn door set up, vinyl seats and vinyl floor covering for easy cleaning and sterilizing. Inmate seating shall be isolated from the driver and front passenger seats in an effort to provide a safe and secure environment for inmates while protecting onboard officers during transport. Main Passenger Compartment Partitions: Main passenger compartment security partitions shall be fabricated of high quality steel and partially fitted with steel screening but must allow for maximum driver visibility. Security partitions, when noted, shall be fitted with clear plastic spit guards and allow for a 2 maximum clearance between steel members and edges. Windows: Main passenger compartment windows shall be fixed to remain in the closed position. Interior window openings shall be fitted with high quality steel metal screening or security steel bars incorporated into partitions with no more than 6 apart. Seat Belts and Seating Area: First Partition (1) extends to center of barn door set up. Seat belts and the first position seat (1) in the main passenger compartment shall be removed and returned to agency. Main Compartment A/C Ventilation: All modifications need to allow ample ventilation for inmate seating area. Exterior Utility Steps: Utility steps shall be manufactured of high quality diamond plate steel, painted black and secured to vehicle frame. 1

2 Inmate Security Transport Vehicle (ISTV) Bid Specifications A. All seat belts behind the driver and passenger shall be removed and secured so as to not allow inmates access to seat belt components (Inmates have been known to use seat belts as weapons and self destruction tools). See California Vehicle Code sections for law enforcement vehicles. B. The number one bench seat behind the driver and passenger shall be removed to allow room for said modifications and inmate property. The existing bench seats shall remain in their original factory mounted positions to allow room for window guards and security partitions. C. Partition One shall include clear Plexiglas shield installed over expanded metal grating at the top half section to isolate officers from inmates. The lower half of the partition shall be constructed of sheet metal (Refer to Exhibit C-2 for photographs). D. Sliding Partition Two shall be constructed using expanded metal grating without Plexiglas and with a track and roller assembly (Refer to Exhibit C-1 for photographs). E. Single Cell Divider with Swing Door shall be constructed using expanded metal grating. Plexiglas spit guard to be installed at top half of partition to provide protection to inmate passenger #2 (per Exhibit A). No Plexiglas required on swing door. F. Partition Three shall be constructed using expanded metal grating and shall have a lockable emergency exit (Refer to Exhibit B2 for photographs). G. Window guards shall be mounted at hard points and bolted with tamper proof screws on the interior of the vehicle. Window guards shall be flush mounted to the interior and allow access for cleaning and sanitizing as necessary. H. Kick panels shall be constructed from sheet metal and shall be installed under each seat as to not allow access from isolated seating areas. I. Side steps shall be constructed with black diamond plate material and extend the length of the driver side and passenger side doors. Inmates will be wearing leg irons and side steps will be critical in assisting them with access to the van (Refer to Exhibit B1 for photographs). J. Gun rack shall be installed between the driver and front passenger seats, for quick access. Gun rack shall be mounted so that the mini-14 rifle is set in upright position. Gun rack shall be a Big Sky Racks ELS 260, or equal. K. Cargo net and mounting brackets: Cargo Net shall be installed behind the driver and front passenger seats to contain cargo/inmate property within the cargo area. 3.0 MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS All metal fabrication shall be adequately reinforced at all mounting joints and fastening areas where stress concentration may occur and adhere to the following specifications: A. All manufactured components shall be of high quality steel construction, joined by fillet welding or tamper proof riveting and securely bolted to the interior of vehicle. The frame construction of window guards and partitions shall be constructed out of square, one inch (1 ) tube steel construction where joints are fillet welded all around and ground smooth. Material 1 x1 x13 GA (.095 ). ASTM A-500 Grade B. 2

3 Inmate Security Transport Vehicle (ISTV) Bid Specifications Sheet metal shall be of high quality 14 gauge (.0747 ) metal. Expanded metal grating shall be track welded to square tube construction at each end point projection of the grating material and welded all around the perimeter. Reference expanded metal (RYEX) 5-LB material, or equal. Alternate designs will be considered such as flat metal with 1 round holes as provided in examples. All welds and material shall be ground smooth and free of burs and sharp edges. B. All manufactured components shall be powder coated in black and painted in areas to prevent corrosion and scuffing from normal usage. C. The final size and construction will be determined during the submittal process, prior to the fabrication of any components. D. Factory installed interior shall remain in the vehicle (excluding number one bench seat) and areas that require additional security protection shall be constructed of a material of comparable color and strength, riveted in place, flush mounted and properly secured to the vehicle. 3

4 Inmate Security Transport Vehicle (ISTV) Bid Specifications Exhibit A: ISTV 12 passenger van platform drawing (Seats 7 Inmates, two officers and inmate property). Additional security items for inmate seating can be addressed during the question and answer period of the IFB. Exterior side steps on left and right sides Officer 1 Officer 2 Cargo net and mounting brackets Cargo storage area for inmate property Partition one meets at center of barn doors Single cell divider with swing door Sliding Partition number two Inmate 1 Inmate 2 Inmate 3 Kick Panels under bench seating Inmate 4 Inmate 5 Inmate 6 Inmate 7 Partition number three with emergency exit Secure area under rear seat for officer gear The standard 12-passenger van is utilized due to weight capacity ratings and can accommodate up to 7 inmates, inmate property and two officers. Note: Inmates are allowed 6 cubic feet of property during transports and the property is stored behind the driver and passenger in a secured cargo area. 4

5 Inmate Security Transport Vehicle (ISTV) Bid Specifications Exhibit B1: ISTV Example photos to illustrate current models in use with barn door set up and side step. Inside view of passenger van with one slider partition in the open position and closed position. Inside view of passenger van with slider partition and example of roller wheel set up with lock assy. Inside view from rear of van looking at slider partition two in open position. Slider partition two with roller assembly 5

6 Inmate Security Transport Vehicle (ISTV) Bid Specifications Exhibit B2: ISTV Example photos to illustrate current models in use with barn door set up and side step. Partition number three with emergency exit Partition number one and single cell divider Example of single cell divider and partition number one to the right with Plexiglas installed. Single cell swing door divider is in the opened position between partition number one and two. Number one bench seat is removed and seat number two becomes the single cell. Partition one has Plexiglas installed over diamond plate grate material at the top half section to isolate officers from inmates Window guards are flush mounted with interior and can be cleaned under window guard. Partitions are built out of one inch square tube construction with diamond grate expanded metal (RYEX) 5-LB material. Sheet metal for lower section shall be of high quality 14 gage (.0747 ) metal and painted black. Single cell at left and double cell to the right is ideal to isolate inmate population. The CDCR standard 925 lock is shown and provided by agency. 6

7 Inmate Security Transport Vehicle (ISTV) Bid Specifications Exhibit B3: ISTV Example photos to illustrate current models in use with barn door set up and side step. 7

8 Inmate Security Transport Vehicle (ISTV) Bid Specifications Exhibit B4: ISTV Example photos to illustrate current models in use with barn door set up and side step Example of diamond grate material used on 12 or 15 passenger vans with the slider door in the closed position. Window guards and slider door is constructed of same material with one inch square tube construction and diamond grate expanded metal material. Example of flat material with one inch round holes for air circulation. Bids can include diamond grate expanded metal or the flat material as illustrated below. Flat material is used on the Motor Coach Industry (MCI) bus that seats 42 passengers and the frame construction is much heavier. 8