Wheelchair Securement. Drivers’ Training
1. Drivers operating wheelchair van vehicles for HST work under the Transportation Provider Subcontract with Broker must receive hands-on training from a qualified trainer certified by The Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA), the University of Wisconsin, or other certification approved by the Broker.
Wheelchair Securement. Drivers’ Training
1. Drivers operating wheelchair van vehicles for HST work under the Transportation Provider Subcontract with Broker must receive hands-on training from a qualified trainer certified by The Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA), the University of Wisconsin, or other certification approved by the Broker.
2. Drivers operating wheelchair van vehicles must receive hands-on training yearly to ensure that they understand and can properly follow the procedures stated above in 4.2.B for proper securement of wheelchairs in vehicles. In addition to yearly training, Brokers shall evaluate drivers every 6 months on the proper securement of wheelchairs. If Driver fails mid-year evaluation, they will be required to do a full retraining.
3. The annual training notwithstanding, HST/Broker shall ask the driver to attend hands-on retraining immediately after an incident or consumer complaint resulting from a failure to secure the consumer properly. HST may ask for evidence of retraining and a copy of the trainer’s certificate.
4. The Broker/Transportation Provider shall apply the Wheelchair Securement Corrective Action Schedule to address wheelchair securement deficiencies.
Wheelchair Securement. Base vehicle's entire Tie-Down System, Lap/Shoulder securements, and floor mounting system (ie L-Track or equivalent) must meet FMVSS, ADA, WC18 and WC19 requirements. Base model includes one(1) two (2) wheelchair positions. ☒ Yes ☐ No Mandatory Specification Requirements Bidder’s Compliance Sub- category(ies) Written Response on “Alternatives” 4.06
Wheelchair Securement. Tie-Down System, Lap/Shoulder securements, and floor mounting system (i.e. L- Track or equivalent) must meet ADA, WC18 and WC19 requirements. Base model includes two (2) one (1) wheelchair positions. ☒ Yes ☐ No
3 VEHICLE LIGHTING 3.01 Passenger and ADA ramp doorways must be illuminated according to CFR 49 Part 38.31 (ADA) and must be illuminated whenever respective door is open. ☒ Yes ☐ No 3.02 Driver courtesy light must be located at the driver's console and must illuminate when driver or passenger door opened. ☒ Yes ☐ No Mandatory Specification Requirements Bidder’s Compliance Sub- category(ies) Written Response on Alternatives 3.03 ADA compliant entrance door lighting must be mounted to fully illuminate the exterior doorway of the wheelchair ramp area. Lights must be wired to automatically turn on when the door is opened to deploy the wheelchair ramp. ☒ Yes ☐ No 3.04 All exterior lights and reflectors to meet Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation 393.11. ☒ Yes ☐ No 3.05 At least one (1) engine light is installed in the engine compartment conveniently located. ☒ Yes ☐ No
4 VEHICLE SEATS AND SEATINGS ARRAGEMENT 4.01 Base vehicle floorplan must include two (2) one (1) wheelchair positions. ☒ Yes ☐ No
5 SAFETY KIT 5.01 First Aid Kit - A 16 unit First Aid Kit meeting ANSI Z308.1-2003 Type I, II, III must be mounted in an easily accessible location per Purchaser request. ☒ Yes ☐ No 5.02
