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December 16, 2025

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Date: December 16, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Kimberly Turner, Transit Director
By: James Lee, Administration Manager | [email protected] Subject: Transit – Award Contract Services Agreement to Supply, Install, and Maintain an On-Board Video Surveillance System. Expenditure: Not-to-Exceed $1,024,663.36 (Non-General Fund).

RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation of the Transit Director that City Council award a contract services agreement to Transit Solutions, LLC (DBA TSI Video Surveillance) of Zelienople, PA (RFP B2024-13), for an amount not-to-exceed $1,024,663.36, to supply, install and maintain an on-board video surveillance system on the Torrance Transit buses and trolleys, for a two-year (2) period beginning December 2, 2025 and ending December 1, 2027.

FUNDING
Funding is available from Transit’s Federal Transit Administration 5307 Grant CA-2025-166 (GRTTR0017).

DISCUSSION
On November 14, 2024, the City of Torrance released a Request for Proposal (RFP B2024-13) via PlanetBids to supply, install and maintain an on-board video surveillance system on 63 Torrance Transit buses and 10 trolley buses. Torrance Transit will be utilizing Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Grant CA-2025-166 for video surveillance procurement. The prior camera system has reached the end of the useful life period.

A mandatory pre-proposal conference was conducted on December 2, 2024, for companies interested in proposing to the RFP. On Monday, January 13, 2025, the City received seven proposals in response to the RFP. The proposals were rated in 2 phases. In Phase 1, all seven proposals were rated and evaluated based upon price, experience and reference scores. In Phase 2, the top three vendors scored from Phase 1 were invited to install a demo unit on three Torrance buses for 90 days. Scoring in Phase 2 was solely based upon system performance, video quality and software ease-of-use. The rating criteria and the resulting scores from both phases are shown in the following table.

Phase 1
Phase 1 rating was based upon price, experience and reference scores. The evaluation team for Phase 1 was composed of 2 Torrance Transit staff members, 1 CIT Manager, and 1 member from 1 City Council
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Santa Monica Big Blue Bus transit agency. The evaluation team independently rated each proposal and assigned scores to each of the criteria for a total of 100 points.

AVERAGE POINTS

DESCRIPTION MAXIMUM
POINTS
CelPlan
Technology
IDIS
America
IVS Inc.

Luminator
Technology
Safety
Vision
Seon
Design/
Safe Fleet
Transit
Solutions
Price 30 13.75 25.5 24.75 21.5 25.5 23.5 24
Completeness 25 19.25 21 21 23.75 23 22.75 23.75
Experience 25 13.25 20 22.5 23.25 23.25 22.75 24.25
References 20 0 19 16.67 14 19.5 18 20
Total Score: 100 46.25 85.5 84.92 82.5 91.25 87 92
Phase 2
Phase 2 rating was based upon system performance, video quality and software ease-of-use.

The evaluation team for Phase 2 was composed of a Transit IT staff member, Transit Senior Business Manager, and two other Torrance Transit staff members.

AVERAGE POINTS

DESCRIPTION MAXIMUM
POINTS Safety Vision
Seon
Design/Safe
Fleet
Transit
Solutions/TSI
Video
Video and Audio Quality – Compare
the quality of video and audio 35 32.75 32.00 34.75
Video playback Software - Ease of
using the software. Rate on the
following items
35 30.25 31.75 33.75
Hardware Installation 20 18.50 19.25 17.75
Health Check Reports 10 9.75 9.50 9.50
Maximum Total Points 100.00 91.25 92.50 95.75
Upon completion of the review of all proposals and following the phase 2 demo testing period of the camera equipment and surveillance software system, it was determined that Transit Solutions, LLC of Zelienople, Pennsylvania was the highest rated proposal.

The final ranking of the finalists in the Request for Proposals including the final evaluated score and proposed pricing is as follows:
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RESULTS

EVALUATION PROPOSALRANKING VENDOR NAME CITY STATE SCORE PRICE 1 Transit Solutions, LLC Zelienople PA 95.75 $975,869.87 2 Seon Design (USA), Corp
/ Safe Fleet Bellingham WA 92.50 $1,019,931.37
3 Safety Vision, LLC Houston TX 91.25 $925,356.46
Transit Solutions, LLC was determined to be the most qualified firm for this project and has extensive experience in providing an on-board video surveillance solution to transit agencies throughout the United States. Their proposed solution aligns with the needs called for in the RFP.

Reference checks were performed to confirm the vendor’s ability to perform the services requested in the RFP.

Attachment 1 is a contract services agreement with Transit Solutions, LLC., for a two-year term from December 2, 2025, to December 1, 2027, in the amount of $975,869.87 plus a 5% contingency amount of $48,793.49 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,024,663.36, to supply, install and maintain an on-board video surveillance system on Torrance Transit buses and trolleys.

ATTACHMENT

1. Contract Services Agreement with Transit Solutions, LLC (DBA TSI Video Surveillance)
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CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT

This CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of December 2, 2025 (the “Effective Date”), by and between the CITY OF TORRANCE, a municipal corporation (“CITY”), and Transit Solutions, LLC, a Pennsylvania limited liability company, dba TSI Video Surveillance (“CONTRACTOR”).

RECITALS:

A. The CITY wishes to retain the services of an experienced and qualified CONTRACTOR to supply, install and maintain an on-board video surveillance system on Torrance Transit's bus fleet.

B. In order to obtain the desired services, the CITY has circulated its Request for Proposals for Purchase and Installation of an On-Board Video Surveillance System, RFP No. B2024-13 (the “RFP”).

C. CONTRACTOR has submitted a Proposal (the “Proposal”) in response to the RFP. In its Proposal CONTRACTOR represents that it is qualified to perform those services requested in the RFP. Based upon its review of all proposals submitted in response to the RFP, the CITY is willing to award the contract to CONTRACTOR.

AGREEMENT:

1. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED BY CONTRACTOR
CONTRACTOR will provide the services and install those materials listed in CONTRACTOR’s Proposal submitted in response to the RFP. A copy of the RFP is attached as Exhibit A. A copy of the Proposal is attached as Exhibit B.

Included in the RFP is the requirement that all mandatory Federal requirements and contract clauses must be adhered to since funding for this project will be a combination of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5307 Grant funds as well as State and Regional Capital Grant funds. Accordingly, the FTA Master Agreement (version 34), effective November 26, 2025, and the Required Provisions for Third-Party Contracts Matrix dated September 2025, which identifies the provisions in the applicable FTA Master Agreement that must be included in this Agreement (“Contracts > Simplified Acquisition Threshold ($250,000 as of May 2025)”) and that CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with, are attached as Exhibit C.

2. TERM
Unless earlier terminated in accordance with Paragraph 4 below, this Agreement will continue in full force and effect from the Effective Date through December 1, 2027.

3. COMPENSATION
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2 A. CONTRACTOR’s Fee.

For services rendered pursuant to this Agreement, CONTRACTOR will be paid in accordance with the compensation schedule set forth in the Proposal, provided, however, that in no event will the total amount of money paid the CONTRACTOR, for services initially contemplated by this Agreement, exceed the sum of $1,024,663.36 ($975,869.87 plus a 5% contingency of $48,793.49) (“Agreement Sum”), if first approved in writing by CITY.

B. Schedule of Payment.

Provided that the CONTRACTOR is not in default under the terms of this Agreement, upon presentation of an invoice, CONTRACTOR will be paid the fees described in Paragraph 3.A. above, according to the Compensation Schedule. Payment will be due within 30 days after the date of the invoice.

4. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
A. Termination by CITY for Convenience.

1. CITY may, at any time, terminate the Agreement for CITY’s convenience and without cause.

2. Upon receipt of written notice from CITY of such termination for CITY’s convenience, CONTRACTOR will:

a. cease operations as directed by CITY in the notice;
b. take actions necessary, or that CITY may direct, for the protection and preservation of the work; and
c. except for work directed to be performed prior to the effective date of termination stated in the notice, terminate all existing subcontracts and purchase orders and enter into no further subcontracts and purchase orders.

3. In case of such termination for CITY’s convenience,
CONTRACTOR will be entitled to receive payment for work executed; and costs incurred by reason of such termination, along with reasonable overhead and profit on the work not executed.

B. Termination for Cause.

1. If either party fails to perform any term, covenant or condition in this Agreement and that failure continues for 15 calendar days after the nondefaulting party gives the defaulting party written notice of the failure to perform, this Agreement may be terminated for cause; provided, however, that if during the notice period the defaulting 5 3
party has promptly commenced and continues diligent efforts to remedy the default, the defaulting party will have such additional time as is reasonably necessary to remedy the default.

2. In the event this Agreement is terminated for cause by the default of the CONTRACTOR, the CITY may, at the expense of the
CONTRACTOR and its surety, complete this Agreement or cause it to be completed. Any check or bond delivered to the CITY in connection with this Agreement, and the money payable thereon, will be forfeited to and remain the property of the CITY. All moneys due the CONTRACTOR under the terms of this Agreement will be retained by the CITY, but the retention will not release the CONTRACTOR and its surety from liability for the default. Under these circumstances, however, the CONTRACTOR and its surety will be credited with the amount of money retained, toward any amount by which the cost of completion exceeds the Agreement Sum and any amount authorized for extra services.

3. Termination for cause will not affect or terminate any of the rights of the CITY as against the CONTRACTOR or its surety then existing, or which may thereafter accrue because of the default; this provision is in addition to all other rights and remedies available to the CITY under law.

C. Termination for Breach of Law.

In the event the CONTRACTOR or any of its officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents, subsidiaries or affiliates is convicted (i) of a criminal offense as an incident to obtaining or attempting to obtain a public or private contract or subcontract, or in the performance of a contract or subcontract; (ii) under state or federal statutes of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, receiving stolen property, or any other offense indicating a lack of business integrity or business honesty which currently, seriously, and directly affects responsibility as a public consultant or contractor; (iii) under state or federal antitrust statutes arising out of the submission of bids or proposals; or (iv) of violation of Paragraph 19 of this Agreement; or for any other cause the CITY determines to be so serious and compelling as to affect CONTRACTOR’s responsibility as a public consultant or contractor, including but not limited to, debarment by another governmental agency, then the CITY reserves the unilateral right to terminate this Agreement or to impose such other sanctions (which may include financial sanctions, temporary suspensions or any other condition deemed appropriate short of termination) as it deems proper. The CITY will not take action until CONTRACTOR has been given notice and an opportunity to present evidence in mitigation.

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5. FORCE MAJEURE
If any party fails to perform its obligations because of strikes, lockouts, labor disputes, embargoes, acts of God, inability to obtain labor or materials or reasonable substitutes for labor or materials, governmental restrictions, governmental regulations, governmental control, judicial orders, enemy or hostile governmental action, civil commotion, fire or other casualty, or other causes beyond the reasonable control of the party obligated to perform, then that party’s performance shall be excused for a period equal to the period of such cause for failure to perform.

6. RETENTION OF FUNDS
CONTRACTOR authorizes CITY to deduct from any amount payable to CONTRACTOR (whether or not arising out of this Agreement) any amounts the payment of which may be in dispute or that are necessary to compensate CITY for any losses, costs, liabilities, or damages suffered by CITY, and all amounts for which CITY may be liable to third parties, by reason of CONTRACTOR’s acts or omissions in performing or failing to perform CONTRACTOR’s obligations under this Agreement. In the event that any claim is made by a third party, the amount or validity of which is disputed by CONTRACTOR, or any indebtedness exists that appears to be the basis for a claim of lien, CITY may withhold from any payment due, without liability for interest because of the withholding, an amount sufficient to cover the claim. The failure of CITY to exercise the right to deduct or to withhold will not, however, affect the obligations of CONTRACTOR to insure, indemnify, and protect CITY as elsewhere provided in this Agreement.

7. CITY REPRESENTATIVE
The Transit - Administration Manager is designated as the “City Representative,” authorized to act in its behalf with respect to the work and services specified in this Agreement and to make all decisions in connection with this Agreement.

Whenever approval, directions, or other actions are required by CITY under this Agreement, those actions will be taken by the City Representative, unless otherwise stated. The City Manager has the right to designate another City Representative at any time, by providing notice to CONTRACTOR.

8. CONTRACTOR REPRESENTATIVE(S)
The following principal(s) of CONTRACTOR are designated as being the principal(s) and representative(s) of CONTRACTOR authorized to act in its behalf with respect to the work specified in this Agreement and make all decisions in connection with this Agreement:

Matt White, President
Eric Vukich, Director of Engineering

9. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
CONTRACTOR is, and at all times will remain as to CITY, a wholly independent contractor. Neither CITY nor any of its agents will have control over the conduct of CONTRACTOR or any of CONTRACTOR’s employees, except as otherwise 7 5
set forth in this Agreement. CONTRACTOR’s agents and employees are not and shall not be considered employees of CITY for any purpose. CONTRACTOR may not, at any time or in any manner, represent that it or any of its agents or employees are in any manner agents or employees of CITY. CITY has no duty, obligation, or responsibility to CONTRACTOR’s agents or employees under the Affordable Care Act. CONTRACTOR is solely responsible for any tax penalties associated with the failure to offer affordable coverage to its agents and employees under the Affordable Care Act and any other liabilities, claims and obligations regarding compliance with the Affordable Care Act with respect to CONTRACTOR’s agents and employees. CITY is not responsible and shall not be held liable for CONTRACTOR’s failure to comply with CONTRACTOR’s duties, obligations, and responsibilities under the Affordable Care Act. CONTRACTOR agrees to defend, indemnify and hold CITY harmless for any and all taxes and penalties that may be assessed against CITY as a result of CONTRACTOR’s obligations under the Affordable Care Act relating to CONTRACTOR’s agents and employees.

10. BUSINESS LICENSE
The CONTRACTOR must obtain a City business license prior to the start of work under this Agreement, unless CONTRACTOR is qualified for an exemption.

11. OTHER LICENSES AND PERMITS
CONTRACTOR warrants that it has all professional, contracting and other permits and licenses required to undertake the work contemplated by this Agreement.

12. FAMILIARITY WITH WORK
By executing this Agreement, CONTRACTOR warrants that CONTRACTOR (a) has thoroughly investigated and considered the scope of services to be performed, (b) has carefully considered how the services should be performed, and (c) fully understands the facilities, difficulties and restrictions attending performance of the services under this Agreement. If the services involve work upon any site, CONTRACTOR warrants that CONTRACTOR has or will investigate the site and is or will be fully acquainted with the conditions there existing, prior to commencement of services set forth in this Agreement. Should CONTRACTOR discover any latent or unknown conditions that will materially affect the performance of the services set forth in this Agreement, CONTRACTOR must immediately inform CITY of that fact and may not proceed except at CONTRACTOR’s risk until written instructions are received from CITY.

13. CARE OF WORK
CONTRACTOR must adopt reasonable methods during the term of the Agreement to furnish continuous protection to the work, and the equipment, materials, papers, documents, plans, studies and other components to prevent losses or damages, and will be responsible for all damages, to persons or property, until acceptance of the work by CITY, except those losses or damages as may be caused by CITY’s own negligence.
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14. CONTRACTOR’S ACCOUNTING RECORDS; OTHER PROJECT RECORDS Records of the CONTRACTOR’s time pertaining to the project, and records of accounts between CITY and the CONTRACTOR, will be kept on a generally recognized accounting basis. CONTRACTOR will also maintain all other records, including without limitation specifications, drawings, progress reports and the like, relating to the project. All records will be available to CITY during normal working hours. CONTRACTOR will maintain these records for three years after final payment.

15. INDEMNIFICATION
CONTRACTOR will indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CITY, the Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Torrance, the City Council, each member thereof, present and future, members of boards and commissions, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers from and against any and all liability, expenses, including defense costs and legal fees, and claims for damages whatsoever, including, but not limited to, those arising from breach of contract, bodily injury, death, personal injury, property damage, loss of use, or property loss however the same may be caused and regardless of the responsibility for negligence. The obligation to indemnify, defend and hold harmless includes, but is not limited to, any liability or expense, including defense costs and legal fees, arising from the negligent acts or omissions, or willful misconduct of CONTRACTOR, its officers, employees, agents, subcontractors or vendors. It is further agreed, CONTRACTOR’s obligations to indemnify, defend and hold harmless will apply even in the event of concurrent negligence on the part of CITY, the City Council, each member thereof, present and future, or its officers, agents and employees, except for liability resulting solely from the negligence or willful misconduct of CITY, its officers, employees or agents.

Payment by CITY is not a condition precedent to enforcement of this indemnity.

In the event of any dispute between CONTRACTOR and CITY, as to whether liability arises from the sole negligence of the CITY or its officers, employees, agents, subcontractors or vendors, CONTRACTOR will be obligated to pay for CITY’s defense until such time as a final judgment has been entered adjudicating the CITY as solely negligent. CONTRACTOR will not be entitled in the event of such a determination to any reimbursement of defense costs including but not limited to attorney’s fees, expert fees and costs of litigation.

16. NON-LIABILITY OF CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
No officer or employee of CITY will be personally liable to CONTRACTOR, in the event of any default or breach by the CITY or for any amount that may become due to CONTRACTOR.

17. INSURANCE
A. CONTRACTOR and its subcontractors must maintain for the duration of the contract at its sole expense the following insurance, which will be full coverage not subject to self-insurance provisions:

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1. Automobile Liability, including owned, non-owned and hired vehicles, with at least the following limits of liability:

a. Primary Bodily Injury with limits of at least $500,000 per person, $1,000,000 per occurrence; and

b. Primary Property Damage of at least $250,000 per
occurrence; or

c. Combined single limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence.

2. Commercial General Liability including coverage for premises, products and completed operations, independent
contractors/vendors, personal injury and contractual obligations with combined single limits of coverage of at least $2,000,000 per occurrence, $4,000,000 aggregate.

3. Workers’ Compensation coverage as required by the Labor Code of the State of California and, if workers’ compensation is required, employer’s liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence or occupational illness. The Workers’ Compensation policy shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of the CITY for all work performed by the CONTRACTOR, its employees, agents and subcontractors.

B. The insurance provided by CONTRACTOR will be primary and non- contributory.

C. CITY (“City of Torrance”), the Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Torrance, the City Council and each member thereof, members of boards and commissions, every officer, agent, official, employee and volunteer must be named as additional insured under the automobile and general liability policies. Coverage can be provided in the form of an endorsement to the CONTRACTOR’s insurance or applicable policy language.

D. CONTRACTOR must provide certificates of insurance including all required mandatory endorsements (or copies of the applicable policy language effecting coverage required by this clause) indicating appropriate coverage, to the City Clerk of the City of Torrance before the commencement of work.

E. Each insurance policy required by this Paragraph must contain a provision that no termination, cancellation or change of coverage can be made without notice to CITY.

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F. CONTRACTOR must include all subcontractors as insureds under its policies or must furnish separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor. All coverage for subcontractors will be subject to all of the requirements of this Paragraph 17.

G. If the CONTRATOR maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimums shown above, the CITY requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or the higher limits maintained by the CONTRACTOR. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the CITY.

H. The procuring of insurance shall not be construed as a limitation on liability nor as full performance of the indemnification provisions of the CONTRACTOR.

I. CONTRACTOR hereby grants to CITY a waiver of any right to subrogation which any insurer of said CONTRACTOR may acquire against the CITY by virtue of the payment of any loss under such insurance.

CONTRACTOR agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation, but this provision applies regardless of whether or not the CITY has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer.

J. Self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the CITY.

The CITY may require the CONTRACTOR to provide proof of ability to pay losses and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses within the retention. The policy language shall provide, or be endorsed to provide, that the self-insured retention may be satisfied by either the named insured or CITY.

18. SUFFICIENCY OF INSURERS
Insurance required by this Agreement will be satisfactory only if issued by companies admitted to do business in California, rated “A” or better in the most recent edition of Best’s Key Rating Guide, and only if they are of a financial category Class VII or better, unless these requirements are waived by the Risk Manager of CITY (“Risk Manager”) due to unique circumstances. In the event the Risk Manager determines that the work or services to be performed under this Agreement creates an increased or decreased risk of loss to CITY, the CONTRACTOR agrees that the minimum limits of any insurance policies or performance bonds required by this Agreement may be changed accordingly upon receipt of written notice from the Risk Manager; provided that CONTRACTOR will have the right to appeal a determination of increased coverage by the Risk Manager to the City Council of CITY within 10 days of receipt of notice from the Risk Manager.

19. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
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A. No officer or employee of the CITY may have any financial interest, direct or indirect, in this Agreement, nor may any officer or employee participate in any decision relating to the Agreement that affects the officer or employee’s financial interest or the financial interest of any corporation, partnership or association in which the officer or employee is, directly or indirectly interested, in violation of any law, rule or regulation.

B. No person may offer, give, or agree to give any officer or employee or former officer or employee, nor may any officer or employee solicit, demand, accept, or agree to accept from another person, a gratuity or an offer of employment in connection with any decision, approval, disapproval, recommendation, preparation or any part of a program requirement or a purchase request, influencing the content of any specification or procurement standard, rendering of advice, investigation, auditing, or in any other advisory capacity in any way pertaining to any program requirement, contract or subcontract, or to any solicitation or proposal.

20. NOTICE
A. All notices, requests, demands, or other communications under this Agreement will be in writing. Notice will be sufficiently given for all purposes as follows:

1. Personal delivery. When personally delivered to the recipient:
notice is effective on delivery.

2. First Class mail. When mailed first class to the last address of the recipient known to the party giving notice: notice is effective three mail delivery days after deposit in a United States Postal Service office or mailbox.

3. Certified mail. When mailed certified mail, return receipt requested:
notice is effective on receipt, if delivery is confirmed by a return receipt.

4. Overnight delivery. When delivered by an overnight delivery service, charges prepaid or charged to the sender’s account:
notice is effective on delivery, if delivery is confirmed by the delivery service.

5. Facsimile transmission. When sent by fax to the last fax number of the recipient known to the party giving notice: notice is effective on receipt. Any notice given by fax will be deemed received on the next business day if it is received after 5:00 p.m. (recipient’s time) or on a non-business day.

6. Addresses for purpose of giving notice are as follows:
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CONTRACTOR Transit Solutions, LLC (DBA TSI
Video Surveillance)
525 W New Castle Street
Zelienople, PA 16063
Phone: (724) 473-0336 ext. 109
Fax: (724) 473-0346

CITY: City Clerk
City of Torrance
3031 Torrance Boulevard
Torrance, CA 90503
Fax: (310) 618-2931

B. Any correctly addressed notice that is refused, unclaimed, or undeliverable because of an act or omission of the party to be notified, will be deemed effective as of the first date the notice was refused, unclaimed or deemed undeliverable by the postal authorities, messenger or overnight delivery service.

C. Either party may change its address or fax number by giving the other party notice of the change in any manner permitted by this Agreement.

21. PROHIBITION AGAINST ASSIGNMENT AND SUBCONTRACTING
This Agreement and all exhibits are binding on the heirs, successors, and assigns of the parties. The Agreement may not be assigned or subcontracted by either CITY or CONTRACTOR without the prior written consent of the other.

22. INTEGRATION; AMENDMENT
This Agreement represents the entire understanding of CITY and CONTRACTOR as to those matters contained in it. No prior oral or written understanding will be of any force or effect with respect to the terms of this Agreement. The Agreement may not be modified or altered except in writing signed by both parties.

23. INTERPRETATION
The terms of this Agreement should be construed in accordance with the meaning of the language used and should not be construed for or against either party by reason of the authorship of this Agreement or any other rule of construction that might otherwise apply. To the extent that the terms of the RFP or the Proposal are inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall control.

24. SEVERABILITY
If any part of this Agreement is found to be in conflict with applicable laws, that part will be inoperative, null and void insofar as it is in conflict with any applicable laws, but the remainder of the Agreement will remain in full force and effect. 13 11

25. TIME OF ESSENCE
Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.

26. GOVERNING LAW; JURISDICTION
This Agreement will be administered and interpreted under the laws of the State of California. Jurisdiction of any litigation arising from the Agreement will be in Los Angeles County, California.

27. COMPLIANCE WITH STATUTES AND REGULATIONS
CONTRACTOR will be knowledgeable of and will comply with all applicable federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances and orders.

28. WAIVER OF BREACH
No delay or omission in the exercise of any right or remedy by a nondefaulting party on any default will impair the right or remedy or be construed as a waiver.

A party’s consent or approval of any act by the other party requiring the party’s consent or approval will not be deemed to waive or render unnecessary the other party’s consent to or approval of any subsequent act. Any waiver by either party of any default must be in writing and will not be a waiver of any other default concerning the same or any other provision of this Agreement.

29. ATTORNEY’S FEES
Except as provided for in Paragraph 16, in any dispute, litigation, arbitration, or other proceeding by which one party either seeks to enforce its rights under this Agreement (whether in contract, tort or both) or seeks a declaration of any rights or obligations under this Agreement, the prevailing party will be awarded reasonable attorney’s fees, together with any costs and expenses, to resolve the dispute and to enforce any judgment.

30. EXHIBITS
All exhibits identified in this Agreement are incorporated into the Agreement by this reference.

31. CONTRACTOR’S AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE
The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the CONTRACTOR warrant that (i) the CONTRACTOR is duly organized and existing; (ii) they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of the CONTRACTOR; (iii) by so executing this Agreement, the CONTRACTOR is formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement; and (iv) the entering into this Agreement does not violate any provision of any other Agreement to which the CONTRACTOR is bound.

32. PUBLIC RECORDS ACT
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Any documents submitted by the CONTRACTOR; all information obtained in connection with the CITY’s right to audit and inspect the CONTRACTOR’s documents, books, and accounting records pursuant to paragraph 14 CONTRACTOR’s Accounting Records; Other Project Records; as well as those documents which were required to be submitted in response to the Request for Proposals (RFP) used in the solicitation process for this Contract, become the exclusive property of the City. All such documents become a matter of public record and shall be regarded as public records. Exceptions will be those elements in the California Government Code Section 7920.000 et seq. (Public Records Act) and which are marked “trade secret”, “confidential”, or “proprietary”.

The CITY shall not in any way be liable or responsible for the disclosure of any such records including, without limitation, those so marked, if disclosure is required by law, or by an order issued by a court of competent jurisdiction.

In the event the CITY is required to defend an action on a Public Records Act request for any of the aforementioned documents, information, books, records, and/or contents of a proposal marked “trade secret”, “confidential”, or “proprietary”, the CONTRACTOR agrees to defend and indemnify the CITY from all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, in action or liability arising under the Public Records Act.

CITY OF TORRANCE,
a municipal corporation

_______________________________
George K. Chen, Mayor

Transit Solutions, LLC, a Pennsylvania
limited liability company, DBA TSI Video
Surveillance

By:________________________________
Matt White
President

ATTEST:

_______________________________
Rebecca Poirier, MMC
City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

PATRICK Q. SULLIVAN
City Attorney

By: ____________________________
Jennifer Vicente Guerrero
Deputy City Attorney

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Attachments: Exhibit A Request for Proposals
Exhibit B Proposal
Exhibit C Updated Required Provisions
For Third-Party Contracts

Rev.0424

16 EXHIBIT A

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

[To be attached]

17 EXHIBIT B

PROPOSAL

[To be attached]

18 EXHIBIT C

REQUIRED PROVISIONS

FOR THIRD-PARTY CONTRACTS

[To be attached]

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Request for Proposals (RFP)
City of Torrance | 3031 Torrance Blvd, Torrance CA 90503 |

www.TorranceCA.Gov

RFP No. B2024

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13 RFP for the Purchase and Installation of an On

-
Board Video
Surveillance System

RFP Submittal Information
No mail or hand delivered Proposals. No faxed proposals.

No Late proposals.

Location: City of Torrance
Purchasing Division
3031 Torrance Blvd.

Torrance, CA 90503
Date: Monday, January 13, 2025
Time Deadline: 12:00 p.m. Local (Pacific) Time

Submittal Requirements
Your submittal must include the following:

• Vendor’s Response (Section III of this document) on the forms provided. If additional space is required, please attach additional pages.
• Bidders Affidavit (Attachment 1)
• Buy America Certification (Attachment 2)
• Certification – Lobbying (Attachment 3)
• Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Certification (as applicable

)

Proposers will be disqualified if their proposal does not include the above items.

Prior to the award of a Contract
The successful vendor, must submit the following to the City of Torrance • Proof of insurance and applicable bonds, as indicated in the terms and conditions of this RFP document.
• Proof of a City of Torrance Business License, please contact the City of Torrance Business License Office at (310) 618-5923.

Notice of Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference
The City will conduct a mandatory briefing session for prospective vendors.

The pre-proposal conference will start promptly at the time and location listed below. You must arrive on time and stay for the entire conference.

Location: Torrance Transit System (City Yard)
20500 Madrona Avenue
Torrance, CA 90503
Date: Monday, December 2, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. Local (Pacific) Time
Questions Regarding this RFP Must be Submitted on PlanetBids • The deadline to submit questions is 12:00 Noon Pacific Time on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 .
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RFP No. B2024 - 13 RFP for the Purchase and Installation of an On-Board Video Surveillance System

SECTION I RFP INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals will be received

online

until 12:00 p.m. Monday January
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5. The City of Torrance:

The City of Torrance is on the western side of Los Angeles County. It is boarded by the Palos Verdes Peninsula on the south, the City of Gardena on the north, the City of Redondo Beach on the north and west boundaries, the City of Lomita on the east and the Pacific Ocean on the

west. The City
encompasses an area of approximately 21 square miles, 329 miles of Streets, 1870 intersections, 550 miles of sidewalks, 47,000 Street Trees, 6 Public Libraries, a Municipal Airport, Transit System, 46 Parks & Recreation Amenities, 6 Fire Stations, 1 Police Station and 1 Police Community Center, and has an estimated population of approximately 146

,
115, which makes Torrance one of the top 10 cities
in Los Angeles County in regards to population.

Background:

Torrance Transit System (TTS) is seeking proposals for the purchase, installation, and maintenance of a bus-security camera system. Torrance Transit currently owns 63 Fixed-Route buses, and it will expand its fleet by adding an additional nine (9) buses and ten (10) trollies by December 2025. Each bus shall have a minimum of 11 cameras, with the capability of expansion up to 16 cameras. Each trolley shall have 8 cameras.

The Contractor will be responsible for supplying, installing, and testing the hardware and the software for the security camera system on the entire fleet, ensuring that the camera system runs correctly. In addition, the Contractor will also be responsible

for supplying, installing, and testing the hardware and the software required to view and download camera footage from a vehicle on a workstation. The system shall have capability of self-testing to ensure that it is functioning properly. The contractor is responsible for preparing design documents as well as obtaining all required licenses, permits, and inspections as required by all authorities who have jurisdiction over this project. The contractor is also responsible for ensuring that their work complies with all applicable Federal, State, OSHA, and NFPA regulations and standards. Proposers must disclose all active business suspensions and

debarments
issued against them, their subcontractors, or their parent organizations.

Definitions:

Word Definition as applied to this RFP
City The City of Torrance, California
Vendor, Contractor,
Proposer, Firm or
Consultant
The person, firm, company or corporation providing services to the City, or submitting a proposal in response to this RFP
Contract, Purchase
Order, Agreement,
Purchasing Agreement
The agreement between the awarded Vendor and the City as a result of this Request for Proposals
OBVSS On-Board Video Surveillance System, the system in the whole that includes the hardware and the software associated with the complete system.

NVR Network Video Recorder is the recording device that stores the video feed from attached cameras.
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VMS Video Management System, is the piece of software that can be used to manage the OBVSS system remotely. It can also be used to request video downloads, and viewing and exporting of videos.

CAD/AVL Computer-Aided Dispatch/Automatic Vehicle Location describes the use of computers and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) in dispatching and tracking transit vehicles.

HD Pertains to High-Definition resolution of an image quality (1280 x 720 pixels)
FHD Pertains to Full High-Definition resolution of an image quality (1920x 1080 pixels)
UHD Pertains to Ultra High-Definition resolution of an image quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)

Proposal Submittal Form:

Prospective bidders must submit bids in

electronic only format
at
https://pbsystem.planetbids.com/portal/47426/portal-home; The proposal must be made on the form provided and uploaded on PlanetBids.

Scan and attach

all

required documents to your eBid

.

Failure to provide required documents with bid
may cause the bid to be deemed non-responsive.)

If an individual makes the proposal, it must be signed by that individual, with an address and telepho

ne number. If made by a business entity, it
must be signed by an

authorized

person that
execute

s
binding agreements and

contracts. A full business address and telephone

are required.

Blank spaces in the

proposal
form must be completed

using ink, indelible pencil, typewriter or digitally.

The

text of the

proposal
form must not be changed and n

o a
dditions. Any unauthorized conditions,
limitations, or provisos attached to a

proposal
will render it informal and may cause its rejection.

Alterations by erasure or interlineations must be explained or noted in the proposal form over the signature of the Proposer.

Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference:

A ven

dor representative must attend
the mandatory pre-proposal conference in order to submit a proposa

l. No exceptions
. No late arrivals. Please take into account local traffic congestion to leave ample time to arrive on time. No Exceptions. No make

-
up walk-through

s allowed. V

endo

rs may not
contact individual City Departments to request tours. Individuals attending the walkthrough should be prepared to take adequate notes of their observations to assist them in preparation of their proposal submittal.

Questions:

All questions regarding this RFP must be submitted online no later than 12:00 PM Wednesday, December 4, 2024

.

Answers to questions will be posted online for all interested bidders to review.

Bidders who have downloaded bid documents by the time that the questions are responded to will receive an automated email notifying them of additional information and/or adden

dums that have been
posted to the website. No questions via telephone. No questions submitted after deadline. Written answers and any other changes to the RFP

will be sent

via Planetbids to all known p

rospective
proposers as an addendum to the RFP.

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Errors and Omissions:

The proposer may not take advantage of any errors and/or omissions in these specifications or in the proposer’s specifications submitted

with its p
roposal. If there are errors or omissions, you will be notified.

Proposers Examination of Requirements:

The Proposer is required to examine carefully the site, the instructions, information and specifications of this document, investigate the condition

s

, the c
haracter, quality and quantity of work to be
performed as required by this document. Submission of a proposal will be considered prima facie evidence that the Proposer has made such examination.

Reservation:

The City reserves the right to revise or amend these specifications prior to the date set for opening proposals. Revisions and amendments will be identified

by an addendum to this RFP. If the revisions
require

additional time to enable vendors to respond, the City may postpone the opening date accordingly. In such case, the addendum will include an announcement of the new proposal submittal due date.

Attach all addenda

to the proposal. Failure to attach any addendum may render the

proposal
non-
responsive and ca

use for rejection
.

The City reserves the right to award a contract to a company solely based on

the initial proposal
submitted. The City reserves the right to require more information and clarification on information submitted in the proposal to complete the evaluation.

The City Council reserves the right to reject any and all

proposal
s received, to take all proposals
under advisement for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days after the date of the opening, to

waive
any informality on any proposal, and to be the sole judge of the relative merits of the material and or service mentioned in the respective proposals received. The City reserves the right to reject any proposal not accompanied with all data or information required.

This Request for Proposals does not commit the City to award a contract or to pay any cost incu

rred
in the preparation of a proposal. All responses to this RFP document become the property of the City of Torrance.

The City reserves the right to examine all factors bearing on a Proposer’s ability to perform the services under the contract. The City reserves the right to reject any proposal not accompanied with all data or information required. The City reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, without penalty, at its sole discretion.

Affidavit:

An affidavit form is enclosed. It must be completed signifying that the proposal is genuine and not collusive or made in the interest or on behalf of any person not named in the proposal, that the proposer has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other proposer to put in a sham proposal or any other person, firm, or corporation to refrain from proposing, and that the proposer has not in any manner sought by collusion to secure for itself an advantage over any other proposer. Any proposal submitted without an affidavit or in violation of this requirement will be rejected. (Attachment 1)

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Evaluation of Proposals :

The City will be the sole determiner of suitability to the City’s needs. Proposals are rated according to their completeness and understanding of the City’s needs, conformance to the requirements of the technical specifications, compatibility with the City’s current technology and operations, prior experience with similar scope of work, financial capabilities, delivery,

and cost
. Cost including

any
ongoin

g m
aintenance and support cost are reviewed to

determine

which proposal best meets the
needs of the City.

The City will take into consideration a local Torrance vendor sales tax rebate of 1% for proposals submitted by a Torrance vendor that include a material component.

The City’s project evaluation team will evaluate proposals based on the evaluation criteria listed below. Points will be assigned to each criterion up to a maximum of 100 points. Proposals will be ranked and that ranking will be made public.

Subsequently, the City may interview a qualified Firm, prior to deciding

whether
to recommend the
award of an Agreement.

Description of Evaluation Criteria Possible Points
Price 30
Completeness and Clarity of Proposal 25
Recent Experience and References 25
Completeness and Clarity of Proposal 20
Maximum Total Points = 100

Grant Funding Requirement:

This project will be a combination of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5307 Grant funds, as well as State and Regional Capital Grant funds. Therefore, this project must adhere to all mandatory Federal requirements and contract clauses.

The Contract:

The awarded vendor will be required to enter into a written contract with the City of Torrance.

Attached is a copy of the standardized contract (Attachment A), which will be modified to reflect the awarded RFP. A copy of this RFP and the accepted proposal will be attached to and become a part of the contract.

Buy America Compliance

To the extent applicable, the proposer must comply with all applicable provisions of the Buy America Act. Purchases made in accordance with the Buy America Act must follow the applicable procurement rules calling for free and open competition.

Consumer Price Index:

If the contract is extended after the

initial

period

, commencing in the

subsequent
year, the contract may
be increased by the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) for the Los Angeles area (April-to-April).

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Prevailing Wage:

The State of California Senate Bill 7 (SB7) applies to construction contracts over $25,000 and contracts for alteration, demolition, repair and maintenance over $15,000. There are no exemptions.

The contract issued

because

of this RFP is subject to prevailing wage. This bid is subject to prevailing wage rates. Current prevailing wage determinations rates may found at the State of California Dept. of Industrial Relations website

http://www.dir.ca.gov/oprl/DPreWageDetermination.htm

Contractor Registration

the
State of California Senate Bill 854 (SB854

):

• No contractor or subcontractor may be listed o

n
a bid proposal for a public works project unless
registered with
the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5

•
No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5.

•
Public works refers to construction, alteration, demolition, installation, or repair work (including maintenance) done under contract and paid by public funds

•
This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.

•
All contractors and subcontractors must furnish electronic certified payroll records directly to the Labor Commissioner (aka Division of Labor Standards Enforcement).

• For additional information and to register online go to http://www.dir.ca.gov/Public- Works/PublicWorks.html

Independent Contractor:

The successful proposer will at all times remain

to the City, a wholly independent contractor.

Neither
the City

nor any of its agents will have control over the conduct of the Contractor or any of

the
Contractor’s employees, excep

t as otherwise set forth in the awarded
Agreement. The Contractor’s
agents and employees are not and will not be considered employees of the City for any purpose. The Contractor may not, at any time or in any manner, represent that it or any of its agents or employees are in any manner agents or employees of the City. The City has no duty, obligation, or responsibility to the Contractor’s agents or employees under the Affordable Care Act.

The Contractor

is solely
responsible for any tax penalties associated with the failure to offer affordable coverage to its agents and employees under the Affordable Care Act and any other liabilities, claims and obligations regarding compliance with the Affordable Care Act with respect to

the Contractor’s agents and
employees. The City is not

responsible or liable for the Contractor
’s failure to comply with the
Contractor’s duties, obligations, and responsibilities under the Affordable

Care Act. The Contractor

agrees to defend, indemnify and hold

the City

harmless for
all taxes and penalties that may be
assessed against the City

because
of the Contractor’s obligations under the Affordable Care Act relating to the Contractor’s agents and employees.

Payments:

Complete payment on the contract price will be made in approximately thirty (30) days from date of delivery, or completion and acceptance, unless otherwise provided for in Proposer’s proposal or in these specifications. Payments will be made upon verification and acceptance by the City of contract services performed and upon the City’s receipt of a correct invoice.

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Suspension of Procurement:

The City may suspend, in writing all or a portion of the procurement of materials or services pursuant to this RFP and subsequent contract agreement, in the event unforeseen circumstances make such procurement impossible or infeasible, or in the

event,

City should determine it to be in the best interest
of City to cancel such procurement of services or materials.

In the event of termination, selected Proposer will perform such additional work as is necessary for the orderly filing of documents, and closing of project.

The selected Proposer will be compensated for the terminated procurement based on

materials or
services actually furnished or performed prior to the effective date of termination, plus the work reasonably required for filing and closing.

Debarment and Suspension:

A contract award (see 2 C.F.R. § 180.220) must not be made to parties listed on the government wide exclusions in the System for Award Management (SAM), in accordance with the OMB guidelines at 2 C.F.R. §180 that implement Executive Orders 12549 (3 C.F.R. § 1986 Comp., p. 189) and 12689 (3 C.F.R. § 1989 Comp., p. 235), “Debarment and Suspension.” SAM Exclusions contains the names of parties debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded by agencies, as well as parties declared ineligible under statutory or regu

latory authority other than Executive Order 12549. Proposer certifies that neither it nor its principals are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation by any federal department or agency.

Notice of Intent to Award:

Approximately two (2) weeks prior to the anticipated City Council meeting awarding a contract because

of the RFP, the City will notify all proposer’s of its intent to award. Results will be posted on the City of Torrance Web site

https://pbsystem.planetbids.com/portal/47426/portal
-home

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RFP No. B2024 - 13 RFP for the Purchase and Installation of an On-Board Video Surveillance System

SECTION II TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Overview/Introduction:

The City of Torrance is requesting proposals from qualified vendors to supply, install, and maintain an On-Board Video Surveillance System (OBVSS).

This RFP is intended to be as descriptive as possible. However, Proposers may not take advantage of omissions or oversights in this document. Proposers must supply products and services that meet or exceed the requirements of this RPF. In the event of a dispute over installation or performance, the needs of the City of Torrance will govern.

Scope of Work:

Successful Proposer must supply, install, and maintain an On-Board Video Surveillance System on Torrance Transit’s fleet of 63 buses and 10 trollies. Contractor must design and provide all necessary product material for the complete operation of the system. The camera system must record footage in HD quality and must be available at all times when the vehicle is powered up. It must continue to record for at least 15 to 30 minutes after the vehicle is powered down. The system must allow transit staff and emergency responders to do a live streaming of the bus cameras in case of emergencies.

The system must integrate with Clever Devices AVL system to tag videos. The system must also allow staff to schedule video uploads over the city-yard wireless network.

Contractor must design and provide all necessary product material for the complete operation of the system. Contractor must provide initial training for Torrance Transit management and supervisory staff regarding the

operation and maintenance of the system.

General Requirements:

The security camera system must meet the following technical requirements:

On-Board Video Security System (OBVSS) requirements

• The cameras must cover every section of the vehicle’s interior and the exterior. There should be no blind spot inside the bus, except the driver’s seating area.

• The on

-
board Network Video Recorder (NVR) system must be capable of supporting a minimum of 11 cameras per vehicle, with the capability of expanding to 16 channels, if needed.

• Every bus must have six (6) interior and five (5) exterior cameras.

1. Interior cameras
a) 1 camera must be installed by the windshield focusing on the bike racks and the front of the bus.
b) 1 camera must be installed above the driver seat focusing the front entrance door.
c) 1 camera must be installed in the center of the bus across the back door focusing at the back entrance door.
d) 1 camera must be installed by the front door focusing at the front passenger area (ADA section).
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e) 1 camera must be installed in the center of the bus focusing on the rear passenger seats area of the bus.
f) 1 camera must be installed in the center of the bus focusing from the middle of the bus to the front of the bus to cover the entire length of the bus. This could be a 360-degree / fisheye camera (optional).

2. Exterior cameras
a) 1 camera must be installed above drive window on the streetside focusing towards the rear of the bus.
b) 1 camera must be installed above front entrance door on the curbside focusing towards the rear of the bus.
c) 1 camera must be installed on the streetside rear of the bus focusing towards the front of the bus.
d) 1 camera must be installed on the curbside rear of the bus focusing towards the front of the bus.
e) 1 camera must be installed on the rear of the bus

focus
ing on the rear bumper
and the vehicles behind the bus.

• The NVR system must support all IP-based cameras with TCP/IP connectivity.

• Each camera must be PoE powered.

• Each camera must record feed in Full-HD (FHD) resolution of 1920x1080 pixels with frame rate of 60fps, for 30 days.

• In addition, each camera must record a second stream feed in High Definition (HD) at 720p resolution of 1280x720 with the frame rate of 24fps, for 90 to 180 days.

• The system must be capable of supporting at least two (2) Ultra HD (UHD) / 4K cameras with the resolution of 3840x2160 pixels.

• The system may have capability of supporting 360 degree / Fisheye cameras (optional).

• Each camera must have an integrated Infra

-
red ring to capture video in low lighting situations.

• The NVR must record audio on the bus.

• The NVR must support removable / hot-swappable Solid

-
State drive (SSD) caddies with the

minimum capacity of 4TB.

• Capability of supporting a backup storage redundancy is preferred, but not required.

• Each interior camera must have an integrated microphone within the camera housing to record audio from each area.

• The NVR must have capability to record the location of the vehicle via GPS.

• The NVR must have a system clock that should run on a separate battery.

• The NVR must have capability to synchronize on

-
board system time with the City’s NTP clock.

• The contractor must supply a docking station for the caddies that can be connected to a computer to download a video feed.
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• The on

-
board NVR system must be powered

-
on and recording at all times when the vehicle is
powered

-
on and must continue to record for another 30 minutes after the vehicle is powered

-
off.

• The on

-
board NVR system must have ability to connect to a laptop for remote access, or an external monitor for direct access.

• The OBVSS must have capability of Live-View streaming from the dispatch office and security office.

• The Live

-
View streaming should be streamed at 1920x1080 pixels resolution through ONVIF compatible streaming. Connectivity to FUSUS VMS system will be preferred.

• The NVR system must have an integrated G-Force sensor with the ability to tag a video based on a G-Force event.

• The NVR system must have an integrated 3-axis accelerometer with the ability to tag a video based on a sudden acceleration event.

• The video player must be able to display the vehicle ID, and the location/position of the camera on the vehicle.

• The OBVSS

must be shockproof and vandalism-proof. It must have a video stabilizer to be able to resist all the vibrations caused by the moving vehicle.

• Cameras must be secured inside a casing and must have environmental controls to protect them from moisture, heat and cold weather.

• The casing material used to cover the lens aperture must be scratch resistant to reduce its impact on the image quality.

• Cameras and NVR cannot be adjusted or disabled by a bus operator or the passengers.

• The camera system should have an LED indicator light on the dashboard to indicate the working status of the on

-
board NVR system.

• The system shall have capability to download requested video feed over the 802.11 wireless Access Points installed at the City Yard.

• The NVR system must integrate with Sierra Wireless MG-90 routers installed on the buses for all wireless communication.

• The contractor must supply a backend Video Management System (VMS) to request video feed over wireless network, manage system configuration, and perform health

-
check for
system installed on each bus.

• The VMS shall provide download status for each video feed requested.

• The contactor must also supply a Video Player software to review video feeds. It should also have capability of saving the video from the caddy.

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• The video player software shall have the capability to burn the video feed to a DVD and must include a light version of the video player that allow users to view the video without having to install the application on their computer.

• The VMS shall display a street map to show vehicle’s location at a given time.

• The VMS shall archive the downloaded video on a storage drive over the network.

• The VMS shall have capability of searching the archive files by bus operator name, bus number, or event date and time.
• When viewing the video footage, each camera should have the Bus number, system time, camera identifier and camera location on it.

• The VMS should have capability to integrate with Clever Devices CAD/AVL system. The CAD/AVL system has the

functionality to Tag a video remotely from the Clever CAD application.

• When a video tag is requested remotely from the CAD/AVL system, the NVR system shall save the video 10 minutes prior and 10 minutes after the tagged time.

• If possible, the CAD/AVL information such as operator’s name, route number, direction should be made available.

• The backend VMS system may be available as an On-Premises application or Software as a Service (SaaS) application.

• An optional monitor screen to display what is being recorded.

Additional Requirements

• The contractor must have at least ten (10) years of working experience in video surveillance industry for public transit agencies within the United States.

• The contractor must have experience in successfully implementing a complete turn

-
key on-
board video surveillance system with at least five (5) public agencies of equal or larger size.

• The system must be US DOT Buy-America compliant.

• The contractor shall include a 3 years of hardware and software warranty and maintenance, commencing at the completion of the project.

• The contractor shall provide an on

-
site in-person training on system’s operations and user interface.

• The contractor shall provide an on

-
site in-person training on system’s hardware and software maintenance.

• The contractor shall provide all training material and equipment manuals in a digital format as well as hard copies.

• The video recordings are sole property of the City of Torrance.

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• The contractor shall include any additional features that were not part of the RFP requirements to help us in the evaluation process.

• The contractor shall also include 20% spare hardware in quote.

Work Plan:

Prior to the beginning of the work, the successful proposer must provide the City a schedule and work plan for approval. Contractor must provide Torrance Transit staff a demo unit to try on its buses to evaluate the system and it functionality. If a compon

ent is faulty, missing, or fails to meet our
specifications, all requested remedial action must be conducted by the Contractor at no cost to the City. After installation, Contractor shall demonstrate to Torrance Transit staff that the system operates perfectly, in accordance with the expressed needs of Torrance Transit.

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RFP No. B2024 - 13 RFP for the Purchase and Installation of an On-Board Video Surveillance System

SECTION III PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL
FAILURE TO COMPLETE ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION MAY INVALIDATE PROPOSAL.

In accordance with your "Request for Proposals (RFP)", the

following proposal is submitted to the City
of Torrance.

RFP Submitted By:

________________________________________________________________________________

Name of Company

________________________________________________________________________________

Street Address City Zip Code

________________________________________

_____________________________________

Telephone Number Fax Number

________________________________________

_____________________________________

Printed Name/Title E- Mail Address

________________________________________

___________________________________

Signature Date

Form of Business Organization:

Please indicate the following (check one).

Corporation Partnership Sole Proprietorship Other: ___________________________

Do you have a Parent Company ? No Yes,
_______________________________________

(Name of Parent Company)
Do you have any Subsidiaries ? No Yes,
_______________________________________

(Name of Subsidiary Company)
Business History:

Years in business under your current name and form of business organization? ________ Years

If less than three (3) years and your company was in business under a different name, what was that name?
________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

Contact for Additional Information:

Please provide the name of the individual at your company to contact for any additional

information:

________________________________________

__________________________________

Printed Name Title
________________________________________

__________________________________

Telephone

E-
Mail Address
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Proposal Submittal (continued):

Vendor Name: ____________________________________________________________

Payment Terms: The City of Torrance Payment terms are Net 30.

The City does not make pre

-
payments, or pay upon receipt.

Do you offer any discounted invoice terms? _____________________________

Project Start and Completion:

The City requires the project to start as soon as possible

from the award of a

contract
and the project
completed as soon as possible. Specific

periods
that are mutually agreed upon will be established
after award of a contract.

Project Manager:

Please provide the name of the individual at your company who will serve as Project Manager for this contract.

_________________________________________ __________________________________

Name Title
_______________________ __________________ ____________________________________ Telephone Number Fax Number Email Address

Contract Representative:

Please provide the name of the individual at your company who will be responsible for administering this contract.

____________________________________________ _________________________________

Name Title
_______________________ __________________

_________________________________
Telephone Number Fax Number Email Address

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Vendor Name: ____________________________________________________________

Sub Contractors:

If awarded, will you be using sub contractors to carry out the scope of work required in this RFP?

Yes, we will be using sub contractors and have listed their contact information below.

No, we will not be using any sub contractors for this project.

_______________________ __________________ ______________________________ Company Name Contact Name Title

_______________________ __________________ ________________________________ Telephone Number Fax Number Email Address

Please explain the working relationship between your company and the sub-contractor.

_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

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Proposal Submittal (continued):

Vendor Name: ____________________________________________________________

Background and Recent Experience with Similar Projects:

In the space below, please provide a narrative explaining your background and recent experience with similar projects as the scope of work identified in this RFP.

(Please attach ad

ditional sheet if
needed.)

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Proposal Submittal (continued):

Vendor Name: ____________________________________________________________

Work Plan for Each Required Task:

In the space below, please describe in detail the methodology you will be utilizing to conduct for each task. (Please attach additional sheets if needed.)

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Proposal Submittal (continued):

Vendor Name: ____________________________________________________________

References:

Please supply the names of companies/agencies for which you

recently supplied comparable
goods/services as requested in this RFP. A minimum of three (3) references is required; additional references are optional. References from public agencies are preferred. Do not include the City of Torrance as a reference for this RFP.

1 Name of Company/Agency:

Street Address:

City. State, Zip Code:

What Product/Service did you
provide to this Company/Agency?

Name of Person to Contact:

Phone Number of Contact:

Email Address of Contact:

2 Name of Company/Agency:

Street Address:

City, State Zip Code:

What Product/Service did you
provide to this Company/Agency?

Name of Person to Contact:

Phone Number of Contact:

Email Address of Contact:

3 Name of Company/Agency:

Street Address:

City, State Zip Code:

What Product/Service did you
provide to this Company/Agency?

Name of Person to Contact:

Phone Number of Contact:

Email Address of Contact:

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Proposal Submittal (continued):

Vendor Name: ____________________________________________________________

RFP Submittal Requirement and Acknowledgement
Vendors are required to answer each of the questions listed below. You must indicate below that you have provided this information in your proposal submittal. You must attach additional sheets to your RFP submittal describing in detail the service you are proposing.

RFP Scope of Work Question s

Indicate what page in your
proposal you have
answered this question.

Did you include a signed Affidavit Form with your RFP Submittal?

Yes No

Did you include proof of Buy America Certification?

Yes No

Did you attach additional sheets to answer the Background and Recent Experience with Similar Projects information on page 16 of this RFP?

Yes No

Page ___ of our submittal.

Did you complete a project proposal as described in the Technical Requirements?

Yes No

Did you include resumes of no more than three (3) qualified candidates?

Yes No

Page ___ of our submittal.

Did you include References?

Yes No

Page ___ of our submittal

Are your Wage Rates (Non - Prevailing) Included?

Yes No

Page ___ of our submittal.

Have you included Proposed Alternative Language to City’s Pro Forma Consulting Services Agreement (if applicable)

Yes No

Page ___ of our submittal

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Proposal Submittal (continued):

Vendor Name: ____________________________________________________________

RFP Submittal Requirement and Acknowledgement Continued Vendors are required to answer each of the questions listed below. You must indicate below that you have provided this information in your proposal submittal. You must attach additional sheets to your RFP submittal describing in detail the service you are proposing.

RFP Scope of Work Question s

Indicate what page in your
proposal you have answered
this question.

Please indicate your price to provide monthly services as indicated in this RFP

$ _____________/Month

Did you describe your experience with installation of the Bus Camera Security system at a transit agency equal or larger size that Torrance?

Yes No

Page ___ of our submittal.

Is the cameras system NDAA compliant?

Yes No

Page ___ of our submittal.

Please indicate if you comply with the Federal Transit
Administration (FTA) Requirements included in this RFP.

Put your appropriate grant requirements in the place of FTA if applicable
Yes, we are in
compliance and have filled at
the forms attached to this
RFP

No, we are not in
compliance

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Proposal Submittal (continued):

Vendor Name:

____________________________________________________________

Price Proposal
In accordance with your "Request for Proposal", the following price proposal is submitted to the City of Torrance. We understand that our price submittal is a not to exceed amount and that if we are selected to enter into negotiations with the City the pricing may be adjusted down unless additional services are requested and pricing will be negotiated and adjusted accordingly.

Category Description
(Vendor must attached a full description for each
category explaining what they are proposing) All services must be itemized. Do not bundle.

Proposal Not to Exceed
Amount by Category Description
Hardware Purchase $
Software License purchase $
Transportation and Installation $
Initial Training $
Annual Service Hardware Warranty $
Monthly Service Fees (if applicable) $
Total Amount for Project $
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ATTACHMENT 1

STATE OF

CALIFORNIA

PROPOS

ER’S AFFIDAVIT

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

____________________

________ being first duly sworn
deposes and says:

1. That he/she is the ___________________________ of _____________________________

(Title of Office) (Name of Company)

Hereinafter called “proposer”, who has submitted to the City of Torrance a proposal for

__________________________________________________________________________

(Title of RFP)

2. That the proposal is genuine; that a

ll statements of fact in the proposal
are true;

3. That the proposal was not made in the interest or behalf of any person, partnership, company, association, organization or corporation not named or disclosed;

4. That the Proposer did not, directly or indirectly, induce solicit or agree with anyone else to submit a false or sham proposal, to refrain from proposing, or to withdraw his proposal, to raise or fix the proposal price of the Proposer or of anyone else, or to raise or fix any overhead, profit or cost element of the Proposer’s price or the price of anyone else; and did not attempt to induce action prejudicial to the interest of the City of Torrance, or of any other Proposer, or anyone else interested in the proposed contract;

5. That the Proposer has not in any other manner sought by collusion to secure for itself an advantage over the other Proposer or to induce action prejudicial to the interests of the City of Torrance, or of any other Proposer or of anyone else interested in the proposed contract;

6. That the Proposer has not accepted any proposal from any subcontracto

r or materialman through any
proposal depository, the bylaws, rules or regulations of which prohibit or prevent the Proposer from considering any proposal from any subcontractor or material man, which is not processed through that proposal depository, or which prevent any subcontractor or materialman from proposing to any contractor who does not use

the
facilities of or accept proposals from or through such proposal depository;

7. That the Proposer did not, directly or indirectly, submit the Proposer’s proposal price or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulge information or data relative thereto, to any corporation, partnership, company, association, organization,

proposal
depository, or to any member or agent thereof, or to any individual or group of individuals, except to the City of Torrance, or to any person or persons who have a partnership or other financial interest with said Proposer in its business.

8. That the Proposer has not been debarred from participation in any State or Federal works project.

Dated this ____ day of ________________, 20_____.

_____________________________________

(Proposer Signature)

_____________________________________

(Title)

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FEDERAL CLAUSES

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3 ACCESS TO RECORDS AND REPORTS

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3 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)

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3 BOND REQUIREMENTS

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4 BUS TESTING

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6 CARGO PREFERENCE REQUIREMENTS

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6 CHANGES TO FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS

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7 CHARTER SERVICE

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7 CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS AND REGULATIONS

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8 CLEAN AIR ACT AND FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT

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10 CONTRACT WORK HOURS AND SAFETY STANDARDS ACT

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11 DAVIS BACON ACT AND COPELAND ANTI
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12 DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION

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13 DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE)

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13 ENERGY CONSERVATION

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14 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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14 FLY AMERICA

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16 INCORPORATION OF FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) TERMS

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16 NO GOVERNMENT OBLIGATION TO THIRD PARTIES

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17 NOTICE TO FTA AND U.S. DOT INSPECTOR GENERAL OF INFORMATION RELATED TO FRAUD,

WASTE, ABUSE, OR OTHER LEGAL MATTERS

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17 PATENT RIGHTS AND RIGHTS IN DATA

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19 PROGRAM FRAUD AND FALSE OR FRAUDULENT STATEMENTS AND RELATED ACTS

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20 PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT.

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20 PROMPT PAYMENT

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22 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION EMPLOYEE PROTECTIVE ARRANGEMENTS

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22 RESTRICTIONS ON LOBBYING

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23 SAFE OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES

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25 SCHOOL BUS OPERATIONS

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SEISMIC SAFETY ............................................................................................................................. 25 SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD ......................................................................................... 26 SOLID WASTES (RECOVERED MATERIALS) .................................................................................... 26 SPECIAL DOL EEO CLAUSE FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS ......................................................... 27 SPECIAL NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR STATES ................................................................. 29 SUBSTANCE ABUSE REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................ 30 TERMINATION ............................................................................................................................... 30 VETERANS HIRING PREFERENCE ................................................................................................... 33 VIOLATION AND BREACH OF CONTRACT ...................................................................................... 34 OTHER RECOMMENDED CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS ................................................................. 35 CONFORMANCE WITH ITS NATIONAL ARCHITECTURE ................................................................. 35 FEDERAL TAX LIABILITY AND RECENT FELONY CONVICTIONS ...................................................... 35 SEVERABILITY ................................................................................................................................ 35 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS ............................................................................................................. 36

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FEDERAL CLAUSES

ACCESS TO RECORDS AND REPORTS

a. Record Retention. The Contractor will retain, and will require its subcontractors of all tiers to retain, complete and readily accessible records related in whole or in part to the contract, including, but not limited to, data, documents, reports, statistics, leases, subcontracts, arrangements, other third-party Contracts of any type, and supporting materials related to those records.

b. Retention Period. The Contractor agrees to comply with the record retention requirements in accordance with 2 C.F.R. § 200.334. The Contractor shall maintain all books, records, accounts and reports required under this Contract for a period of at not less than three (3) years after the date of termination or expiration of this Contract, except in the event of litigation or settlement of claims arising from the performance of this Contract, in which case records shall be maintained until the disposition of all such litigation, appeals, claims or exceptions related thereto.

c. Access to Records. The Contractor agrees to provide sufficient access to FTA and its contractors to inspect and audit records and information, including such records and information the contractor or its subcontractors may regard as confidential or proprietary, related to performance of this contract in accordance with 2 CFR § 200.337.

d. Access to the Sites of Performance. The Contractor agrees to permit FTA and its contractors access to the sites of performance under this contract in accordance with 2 CFR § 200.337.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)

The contractor agrees to comply with all applicable requirements of section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, 29 U.S.C. § 794, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps, with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as amended, 42 U.S.C. §§ 12101 et seq., which requires that accessible facilities and services be made available to persons with disabilities, including any subsequent amendments to that Act, and with the Architectural Barriers act of 1968, as amended, 42 U.S.C. §§ 4151 et seq., which requires that buildings and public accommodations be accessible to persons with disabilities, including any subsequent amendments to that Act. In addition, the contractor agrees to comply with any and all applicable requirements issued by the FTA, DOT, DOJ, U.S. GSA, U.S. EEOC, U.S. FCC, any subsequent amendments thereto and any other nondiscrimination statute(s) that may apply to the Project.

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BOND REQUIREMENTS
The Federal agency or pass-through entity may accept the recipient’s or subrecipient’s bonding policy and requirements for construction or facility improvement contracts or subcontracts exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. Before doing so, the agency or pass-through entity must determine that the Federal interest is adequately protected. If such a determination has not been made, the minimum requirements must be as follows:
(a) A bid guarantee from each bidder equivalent to five percent of the bid price. The bid guarantee must consist of a firm commitment such as a bid bond, certified check, or other negotiable instrument accompanying a bid as assurance that the bidder will, upon acceptance of the bid, execute any required contractual documents within the specified timeframe. (b) A performance bond on the contractor’s part for 100 percent of the contract price. A performance bond is a bond executed in connection with a contract to secure the fulfillment of all the contractor's requirements under a contract.
(c) A payment bond on the contractor’s part for 100 percent of the contract price. A payment bond is a bond executed in connection with a contract to assure payment as required by the law of all persons supplying labor and material in the execution of the work provided for under a contract.

It is also understood and agreed that if the bidder should withdraw any part or all of their bid within [90] days after the bid opening without the written consent of the Agency, or refuse or be unable to enter into this Contract as provided above, or refuse or be unable to furnish adequate and acceptable Performance and Payment Bonds, or refuse or be unable to furnish adequate and acceptable insurance, as provided above, it shall forfeit its bid guaranty to the extent Agency’s damages occasioned by such withdrawal, or refusal, or inability to enter into a Contract, or provide adequate security thereof.

It is further understood and agreed that to the extent the defaulting bidder's bid guaranty shall prove inadequate to fully recompense Agency for the damages occasioned by default, then the bidder agrees to indemnify Agency and pay over to Agency the difference between the bid guarantee and Agency’s total damages so as to make Agency whole.

The bidder understands that any material alteration of any of the above or any of the material contained herein, other than that requested will render the bid unresponsive.

Performance Guarantee. A Performance Guarantee in the amount of 100% of the Contract value is required by the Agency to ensure faithful performance of the Contract. Either a Performance Bond or an Irrevocable Stand-By Letter of Credit shall be provided by the Contractor and shall remain in full force for the term of the Contract. The successful Bidder shall certify that it will provide the requisite Performance Guarantee to the Agency within ten (10) business days from Contract execution. The Agency requires all Performance Bonds to be 47 5
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provided by a fully qualified surety company acceptable to the Agency and listed as a company currently authorized under 31 C.F.R. part 22 as possessing a Certificate of Authority as described hereunder. Agency may require additional performance bond protection when the contract price is increased. The increase in protection shall generally equal 100 percent of the increase in contract price. The Agency may secure additional protection by directing the Contractor to increase the amount of the existing bond or to obtain an additional bond.

If the Bidder chooses to provide a Letter of Credit as its Performance Guarantee, the Bidder shall furnish with its bid, certification that an Irrevocable Stand-By Letter of Credit will be furnished should the Bidder become the successful Contractor. The Bidder shall also provide a statement from the banking institution certifying that an Irrevocable Stand-By Letter of Credit for the action will be provided if the Contract is awarded to the Bidder. The Irrevocable Stand- By Letter of Credit will only be accepted by the Agency if:

1. A bank in good standing issues it. The Agency will not accept a Letter of Credit from an entity other than a bank.

2. It is in writing and signed by the issuing bank.

3. It conspicuously states that it is an irrevocable, non-transferable, “standby” Letter of Credit.

4. The Agency is identified as the Beneficiary.

5. It is in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract value. This amount must be in U.S. dollars.

6. The effective date of the Letter of Credit is the same as the effective date of the Contract.

7. The expiration date of the Letter of Credit coincides with the term of the contract.

8. It indicates that it is being issued in order to support the obligation of the Contractor to perform under the Contract. It must specifically reference the Contract between the Agency and the Contractor the work stipulated herein.

The issuing bank’s obligation to pay will arise upon the presentation of the original Letter of Credit and a certificate and draft to the issuing bank’s representative at a location and time to be determined by the parties. This documentation will indicate that the Contractor is in default under the Contract.

Payment Bonds. A Labor and Materials Payment Bond equal to the full value of the contract must be furnished by the contractor to Agency as security for payment by the Contractor and subcontractors for labor, materials, and rental of equipment. The bond may be issued by a fully qualified surety company acceptable to (Agency) and listed as a company currently authorized under 31 C.F.R. part 223 as possessing a Certificate of Authority as described thereunder.

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BUS TESTING

The Contractor [Manufacturer] agrees to comply with the Bus Testing requirements under 49 U.S.C. 5318(e) and FTA's implementing regulation at 49 C.F.R. part 665 to ensure that the requisite testing is performed for all new bus models or any bus model with a major change in configuration or components, and that the bus model has achieved a passing score. Upon completion of the testing, the contractor shall obtain a copy of the bus testing reports from the operator of the testing facility and make that report(s) publicly available prior to final acceptance of the first vehicle by the recipient.

BUY AMERICA REQUIREMENTS

The contractor agrees to comply with 49 U.S.C. 5323(j) and 49 C.F.R. part 661 and 2 CFR § 200.322 Domestic preferences for procurements, which provide that Federal funds may not be obligated unless all steel, iron, and manufactured products used in FTA funded projects are produced in the United States, unless a waiver has been granted by FTA or the product is subject to a general waiver. General waivers are listed in 49 C.F.R. § 661.7.

Build America, Buy America Act. Construction materials used in the Project are subject to the domestic preference requirement of the Build America, Buy America Act, Pub. L. 117-58, div. G, tit. IX, §§ 70911 – 70927 (2021), as implemented by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget’s “Buy America Preferences for Infrastructure Projects,” 2 CFR Part 184. The Recipient acknowledges that this agreement is neither a waiver of § 70914(a) nor a finding under § 70914(b). In accordance with 2 CFR § 184.2(a), the Recipient shall apply the standards of 49 CFR Part 661 to iron, steel, and manufactured products.

Separate requirements for rolling stock are set out at 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(2)(C), 49 U.S.C. § 5323(u) and 49 C.F.R. § 661.11. Domestic preferences for procurements

The bidder or offeror must submit to the Agency the appropriate Buy America certification. Bids or offers that are not accompanied by a completed Buy America certification will be rejected as nonresponsive. For more information, please see the FTA’s Buy America webpage at: https://www.transit.dot.gov/buyamerica

CARGO PREFERENCE REQUIREMENTS

The contractor agrees:
a. to use privately owned United States-Flag commercial vessels to ship at least 50 percent of any equipment, materials or commodities procured, contracted for or otherwise obtained with funds granted, guaranteed, loaned, or advanced by the U.S. Government under this agreement, and which may be transported by ocean vessel, shall be transported on privately owned United 49 7
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States-flag commercial vessels, if available. 46 U.S.C. § 55305, and U.S. Maritime Administration regulations, “Cargo Preference – U.S.-Flag Vessels,” 46 CFR Part 381.

b. to furnish within 20 days following the date of loading for shipments originating within the United States or within 30 working days following the date of loading for shipments originating outside the United States, a legible copy of a rated, ‘on-board’ commercial ocean bill-of-lading in English for each shipment of cargo described in 46 CFR § 381.7(a)(1) shall be furnished to both the recipient (through the prime contractor in the case of subcontractor bills-of-lading) and to the Division of National Cargo, Office of Market Development, Maritime Administration, Washington, DC 20590; and

c. to include these requirements in all subcontracts issued pursuant to this contract when the subcontract may involve the transport of equipment, material, or commodities by ocean vessel.

CHANGES TO FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS

Federal requirements that apply to the Recipient or the Award, the accompanying Underlying Agreement, and any Amendments thereto may change due to changes in federal law, regulation, other requirements, or guidance, or changes in the Recipient’s Underlying Agreement including any information incorporated by reference and made part of that Underlying Agreement; and

Applicable changes to those federal requirements will apply to each Third-Party Agreement and parties thereto at any tier.

CHARTER SERVICE

The contractor agrees to comply with 49 U.S.C. 5323(d), 5323(r), and 49 C.F.R. part 604, which provides that Recipients and subrecipients of FTA assistance are prohibited from providing charter service using federally funded equipment or facilities if there is at least one private charter operator willing and able to provide the service, except as permitted under:

1. Federal transit laws, specifically 49 U.S.C. § 5323(d);

2. FTA regulations, “Charter Service,” 49 C.F.R. part 604;

3. Any other federal Charter Service regulations; or

4. Federal guidance, except as FTA determines otherwise in writing.

The contractor agrees that if it engages in a pattern of violations of FTA’s Charter Service regulations, FTA may require corrective measures or impose remedies on it. These corrective measures and remedies may include:
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1. Barring it or any subcontractor operating public transportation under its Award that has provided prohibited charter service from receiving federal assistance from FTA;

2. Withholding an amount of federal assistance as provided by Appendix D to part 604 of FTA’s Charter Service regulations; or

3. Any other appropriate remedy that may apply.

The contractor should also include the substance of this clause in each subcontract that may involve operating public transit services.

CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS AND REGULATIONS

The following Federal Civil Rights laws and regulations apply to all contracts.

The Contractor and any subcontractor agree to comply with all the requirements prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin of the Title VI of the Civil Rights Action of 1964, as amended 52 U.S.C 2000d, and U.S. DOT regulation “Nondiscrimination in Federally-Assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation – Effectuation of the Title VI of the Civil rights Act, “49 C.F. R. Part 21 and any implementing requirement FTA may issue.

1 Federal Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Requirements. These include, but are not limited to:

a) Nondiscrimination in Federal Public Transportation Programs. 49 U.S.C. § 5332, covering projects, programs, and activities financed under 49 U.S.C. Chapter 53, prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, or age, and prohibits discrimination in employment or business opportunity.

b) Prohibition against Employment Discrimination. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e, and Executive Order No. 11246, “Equal Employment Opportunity,” September 24, 1965, as amended, prohibit discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

2 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq. and implementing Federal regulations, “Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance,” 49 C.F.R. part 25 prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex.

3 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Age. The “Age Discrimination Act of 1975,” as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 6101 et seq., and Department of Health and Human Services implementing regulations, “Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Age in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance,” 45 C.F.R. part 90, prohibit discrimination by participants in federally assisted programs against individuals on the basis of age. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), 29 U.S.C. § 621 et seq., and Equal Employment Opportunity 51 9
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Commission (EEOC) implementing regulations, “Age Discrimination in Employment Act,” 29 C.F.R. part 1625, also prohibit employment discrimination against individuals age 40 and over on the basis of age.

4 Federal Protections for Individuals with Disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended (ADA), 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq., prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in programs, activities, and services, and imposes specific requirements on public and private entities. Third party contractors must comply with their responsibilities under Titles I, II, III, IV, and V of the ADA in employment, public services, public accommodations, telecommunications, and other provisions, many of which are subject to regulations issued by other Federal agencies.

Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity
The Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, the Agency agrees to comply with all applicable Federal civil rights laws and implementing regulations. Apart from inconsistent requirements imposed by Federal laws or regulations, the Agency agrees to comply with the requirements of 49 U.S.C. § 5323(h) (3) by not using any Federal assistance awarded by FTA to support procurements using exclusionary or discriminatory specifications.

Under this Contract, the Contractor shall at all times comply with the following requirements and shall include these requirements in each subcontract entered into as part thereof.

1. Nondiscrimination. In accordance with Federal transit law at 49 U.S.C. § 5332, the Contractor agrees that it will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or age. In addition, the Contractor agrees to comply with applicable Federal implementing regulations and other implementing requirements FTA may issue.

2. Race, Color, Religion, National Origin, Sex. In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq., and Federal transit laws at 49 U.S.C. § 5332, the Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity requirements of U.S. Department of Labor (U.S. DOL) regulations, "Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Equal Employment Opportunity, Department of Labor," 41 C.F.R. chapter 60, and Executive Order No. 11246, "Equal Employment Opportunity in Federal Employment," September 24, 1965, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e note, as amended by any later Executive Order that amends or supersedes it, referenced in 42 U.S.C. § 2000e note. The Contractor agrees to take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, or sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity). Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, promotion, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. In addition, the Contractor agrees to comply with any implementing requirements FTA may issue.

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3. Age. In accordance with the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, 29 U.S.C. §§ 621- 634, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (U.S. EEOC) regulations, “Age Discrimination in Employment Act,” 29 C.F.R. part 1625, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 6101 et seq., U.S. Health and Human Services regulations, “Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Age in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance,” 45 C.F.R. part 90, and Federal transit law at 49 U.S.C. § 5332, the Contractor agrees to refrain from discrimination against present and prospective employees for reason of age. In addition, the Contractor agrees to comply with any Implementing requirements FTA may issue.

4. Disabilities. In accordance with section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, 29 U.S.C. § 794, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq., the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 4151 et seq., and Federal transit law at 49 U.S.C. § 5332, the Contractor agrees that it will not discriminate against individuals on the basis of disability. In addition, the Contractor agrees to comply with any implementing requirements FTA may issue.

5. Promoting Free Speech and Religious Liberty. The Contractor shall ensure that Federal funding is expended in full accordance with the U.S. Constitution, Federal Law, and statutory and public policy requirements: including, but not limited to, those protecting free speech, religious liberty, public welfare, the environment, and prohibiting discrimination.

CLEAN AIR ACT AND FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT

The Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable standards, orders, or regulations issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. § 7401-7671q) and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act as amended (33 U.S.C. § 1251-1387). Violations must be reported to FTA and the Regional Office of the Environmental Protection Agency. The following applies for contracts of amounts in excess of $150,000:

Clean Air Act

(1) The contractor agrees to comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 7401 et seq.

(2) The contractor agrees to report each violation to the Agency and understands and agrees that the Agency will, in turn, report each violation as required to assure notification to the Agency, Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the appropriate Environmental Protection Agency Regional Office.

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exceeding $150,000 financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FTA.

Federal Water Pollution Control Act

(1) The contractor agrees to comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations issued pursuant to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.

(2) The contractor agrees to report each violation to the Agency and understands and agrees that the Agency will, in turn, report each violation as required to assure notification to the Agency, Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the appropriate Environmental Protection Agency Regional Office.

(3) The contractor agrees to include these requirements in each subcontract exceeding $150,000 financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FTA.”

CONTRACT WORK HOURS AND SAFETY STANDARDS ACT

a. Applicability: This requirement applies to all FTA grant and cooperative agreement programs.
b. Where applicable (see 40 U.S.C. § 3701), all contracts awarded by the non-Federal entity in excess of $100,000 that involve the employment of mechanics or laborers must include a provision for compliance with 40 U.S.C. §§ 3702 and 3704, as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations at 29 C.F.R. Part 5. See 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Appendix II. c. Under 40 U.S.C. § 3702, each contractor must be required to compute the wages of every mechanic and laborer on the basis of a standard work week of 40 hours. Work in excess of the standard work week is permissible provided that the worker is compensated at a rate of not less than one and a half times the basic rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours in the work week.
d. The requirements of 40 U.S.C. § 3704 are applicable to construction work and provide that no laborer or mechanic must be required to work in surroundings or under working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous. These requirements do not apply to the purchases of supplies or materials or articles ordinarily available on the open market, or contracts for transportation or transmission of intelligence. e. The regulation at 29 C.F.R. § 5.5(b) provides the required contract clause concerning compliance with the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act:

Compliance with the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act.

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(1) Overtime requirements. No contractor or subcontractor contracting for any part of the contract work which may require or involve the employment of laborers or mechanics shall require or permit any such laborer or mechanic in any workweek in which he or she is employed on such work to work in excess of forty hours in such workweek unless such laborer or mechanic receives compensation at a rate not less than one and one- half times the basic rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of forty hours in such workweek.
(2) Violation; liability for unpaid wages; liquidated damages. In the event of any violation of the clause set forth in paragraph (1) of this section the contractor and any subcontractor responsible therefor shall be liable for the unpaid wages. In addition, such contractor and subcontractor shall be liable to the United States (in the case of work done under contract for the District of Columbia or a territory, to such District or to such territory), for liquidated damages. Such liquidated damages shall be computed with respect to each individual laborer or mechanic, including watchmen and guards, employed in violation of the clause set forth in paragraph (1) of this section, in the sum of $10 for each calendar day on which such individual was required or permitted to work in excess of the standard workweek of forty hours without payment of the overtime wages required by the clause set forth in paragraph (1) of this section. (3) Withholding for unpaid wages and liquidated damages. The agency shall upon its own action or upon written request of an authorized representative of the Department of Labor withhold or cause to be withheld, from any moneys payable on account of work performed by the contractor or subcontractor under any such contract or any other Federal contract with the same prime contractor, or any other federally-assisted contract subject to the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, which is held by the same prime contractor, such sums as may be determined to be necessary to satisfy any liabilities of such contractor or subcontractor for unpaid wages and liquidated damages as provided in the clause set forth in paragraph (2) of this section. (4) Subcontracts. The contractor or subcontractor shall insert in any subcontracts the clauses set forth in paragraph (1) through (4) of this section and also a clause requiring the subcontractors to include these clauses in any lower tier subcontracts. The prime contractor shall be responsible for compliance by any subcontractor or lower tier subcontractor with the clauses set forth in paragraphs (1) through (4) of this section.”

DAVIS BACON ACT AND COPELAND ANTI-KICKBACK ACT

For all prime construction, alteration or repair contracts in excess of $2,000 awarded by FTA, the Contractor shall comply with the Davis-Bacon Act and the Copeland “Anti-Kickback” Act.

Under 49 U.S.C. § 5333(a), prevailing wage protections apply to laborers and mechanics employed on FTA assisted construction, alteration, or repair projects. The Contractor will comply with the Davis-Bacon Act, 40 U.S.C. §§ 3141-3144, and 3146-3148 as supplemented by DOL regulations at 29 C.F.R. part 5, “Labor Standards Provisions Applicable to Contracts Governing Federally Financed and Assisted Construction.” In accordance with the statute, the Contractor shall pay wages to laborers and mechanics at a rate not less than the prevailing 55 13
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wages specified in a wage determination made by the Secretary of Labor. In addition, the Contractor agrees to pay wages not less than once a week. The Contractor shall also comply with the Copeland “Anti-Kickback” Act (40 U.S.C. § 3145), as supplemented by DOL regulations at 29 C.F.R. part 3, “Contractors and Subcontractors on Public Building or Public Work Financed in Whole or in part by Loans or Grants from the United States.” The Contractor is prohibited from inducing, by any means, any person employed in the construction, completion, or repair of public work, to give up any part of the compensation to which he or she is otherwise entitled.

DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION

Debarment and Suspension (Executive Orders 12549 and 12689). A covered transaction (see 2 C.F.R. §§ 180.220 and 1200.220) must not be entered into with any party listed on the governmentwide exclusions in the System for Award Management (SAM), in accordance with the OMB guidelines at 2 C.F.R. 180 that implement Executive Orders 12549 (31 U.S.C. § 6101 note, 51 Fed. Reg. 6370,) and 12689 (31 U.S.C. § 6101 note, 54 Fed. Reg. 34131), “Debarment and Suspension.” SAM Exclusions contains the names of parties debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded by agencies, as well as parties declared ineligible under statutory or regulatory authority other than Executive Order 12549. The Recipient agrees to include, and require each Third Party Participant to include, a similar provision in each lower tier covered transaction, ensuring that each lower tier Third Party Participant:

(1) Complies with federal debarment and suspension requirements; and

(2) Reviews the SAM at https://www.sam.gov, if necessary to comply with U.S. DOT regulations, 2 CFR Part 1200.

DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE)
(Does not apply to projects fully funded by the Tribal Transportation Program (TTP).)

It is the policy of the Agency and the United States Department of Transportation (“DOT”) that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (“DBE’s”), as defined herein and in the Federal regulations published at 49 C.F.R. part 26, shall have an equal opportunity to participate in DOT-assisted contracts.

The contractor or subcontractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 C.F.R. part 26 in the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts.

Failure by the contractor to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this contract, which may result in the termination of this contract or such other remedy as the Agency deems appropriate, which may include, but is not limited to:

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(1) Withholding monthly progress payments;
(2) Assessing sanctions;
(3) Liquidated damages; and/or
(4) Disqualifying the contractor from future bidding as non-responsible. 49 C.F.R. § 26.13(b).

Prime contractors are required to pay subcontractors for satisfactory performance of their contracts no later than 30 days from receipt of each payment the Agency makes to the prime contractor. 49 C.F.R. § 26.29(a).

Finally, for contracts with defined DBE contract goals, the contractor shall utilize the specific DBEs listed unless the contractor obtains the Agency’s written consent; and that, unless the Agency’s consent is provided, the contractor shall not be entitled to any payment for work or material unless it is performed or supplied by the listed DBE. 49 C.F.R. § 26.53(f) (1).

ENERGY CONSERVATION

The contractor agrees to comply with mandatory standards and policies relating to energy efficiency, which are contained in the state energy conservation plan issued in compliance with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C.§ 6201).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

During the performance of this contract, the contractor agrees as follows:

(1) The contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. The contractor will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following: Employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided by the contracting officer setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause. (2) The contractor will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the contractor, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
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inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. This provision shall not apply to instances in which an employee who has access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of such employee's essential job functions discloses the compensation of such other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to such information, unless such disclosure is in response to a formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or is consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
(4) The contractor will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which it has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, a notice to be provided by the agency contracting officer, advising the labor union or workers' representative of the contractor's commitments under section 202 of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment.
(5) The contractor will comply with all provisions of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and of the rules, regulations, and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor. (6) The contractor will furnish all information and reports required by Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and by the rules, regulations, and orders of the Secretary of Labor, or pursuant thereto, and will permit access to his books, records, and accounts by the contracting agency and the Secretary of Labor for purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with such rules, regulations, and orders. (7) In the event of the contractor's non-compliance with the nondiscrimination clauses of this contract or with any of such rules, regulations, or orders, this contract may be canceled, terminated or suspended in whole or in part and the contractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts in accordance with procedures authorized in Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and such other sanctions may be imposed and remedies invoked as provided in Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, or by rule, regulation, or order of the Secretary of Labor, or as otherwise provided by law.
(8) The contractor will include the provisions of paragraphs (1) through (8) in every subcontract or purchase order unless exempted by rules, regulations, or orders of the Secretary of Labor issued pursuant to section 204 of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, so that such provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor. The contractor will take such action with respect to any subcontract or purchase order as may be directed by the Secretary of Labor as a means of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for noncompliance: Provided, however, that in the event the contractor becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a subcontractor or vendor as a result of such direction, the contractor may request the United States to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United States.

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FLY AMERICA

a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

1) “International air transportation” means transportation by air between a place in the United States and a place outside the United States or between two places both of which are outside the United States.
2) “United States” means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and outlying areas. 3) “U.S.-flag air carrier” means an air carrier holding a certificate under 49 U.S.C.

Chapter 411.

b) When Federal funds are used to fund travel, Section 5 of the International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act of 1974 (49 U.S.C. 40118) (Fly America Act) requires contractors, Agencys, and others use U.S.-flag air carriers for U.S.

Government-financed international air transportation of personnel (and their personal effects) or property, to the extent that service by those carriers is available. It requires the Comptroller General of the United States, in the absence of satisfactory proof of the necessity for foreign-flag air transportation, to disallow expenditures from funds, appropriated or otherwise established for the account of the United States, for international air transportation secured aboard a foreign-flag air carrier if a U.S.-flag air carrier is available to provide such services.
c) If available, the Contractor, in performing work under this contract, shall use U.S.-flag carriers for international air transportation of personnel (and their personal effects) or property.
d) In the event that the Contractor selects a carrier other than a U.S.-flag air carrier for international air transportation, the Contractor shall include a statement on vouchers involving such transportation essentially as follows:

Statement of Unavailability of U.S.-Flag Air Carriers
International air transportation of persons (and their personal effects) or property by U.S.-flag air carrier was not available or it was necessary to use foreign-flag air carrier service for the following reasons. See FAR § 47.403. [State reasons]:

e) Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (e), in each subcontract or purchase under this contract that may involve international air transportation.

INCORPORATION OF FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) TERMS

The provisions within include, in part, certain Standard Terms and Conditions required under the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR § 200), whether or not expressly set forth in the preceding contract provisions.

All contractual provisions required by DOT, detailed in 2 CFR § 200 or as amended by 2 CFR § 59 17
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1201, or the most recent version of FTA Circular 4220.1 are hereby incorporated by reference.

Anything to the contrary herein notwithstanding, all mandated terms shall be deemed to control in the event of a conflict with other provisions contained in this Contract. The Contractor shall not perform any act, fail to perform any act, or refuse to comply with any request which would cause a violation of the FTA terms and conditions.

NO GOVERNMENT OBLIGATION TO THIRD PARTIES

The Recipient and Contractor acknowledge and agree that, notwithstanding any concurrence by the Federal Government in or approval of the solicitation or award of the underlying Contract, absent the express written consent by the Federal Government, the Federal Government is not a party to this Contract and shall not be subject to any obligations or liabilities to the Recipient, Contractor or any other party (whether or not a party to that contract) pertaining to any matter resulting from the underlying Contract. The Contractor agrees to include the above clause in each subcontract financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by the FTA. It is further agreed that the clause shall not be modified, except to identify the subcontractor who will be subject to its provisions.

NOTICE TO FTA AND U.S. DOT INSPECTOR GENERAL OF INFORMATION

RELATED TO FRAUD, WASTE, ABUSE, OR OTHER LEGAL MATTERS

If a current or prospective legal matter that may affect the Federal Government emerges, the Recipient must promptly notify the FTA Chief Counsel and FTA Regional Counsel for the Region in which the Recipient is located. The Recipient must include a similar notification requirement in its Third-Party Agreements and must require each Third-Party Participant to include an equivalent provision in its subagreements at every tier, for any agreement that is a “covered transaction” according to 2 C.F.R. §§ 180.220 and 1200.220.

(1) The types of legal matters that require notification include, but are not limited to, a major dispute, breach, default, litigation, or naming the Federal Government as a party to litigation or a legal disagreement in any forum for any reason.

(2) Matters that may affect the Federal Government include, but are not limited to, the Federal Government’s interests in the Award, the accompanying Underlying Agreement, and any Amendments thereto, or the Federal Government’s administration or enforcement of federal laws, regulations, and requirements.

(3) The Recipient must promptly notify the U.S. DOT Inspector General in addition to the FTA Chief Counsel or Regional Counsel for the Region in which the Recipient is located, if the Recipient has knowledge of potential fraud, waste, or abuse occurring on a Project receiving assistance from FTA. The notification provision applies if a person has or may have submitted a 60 18
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false claim under the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. § 3729 et seq., or has or may have committed a criminal or civil violation of law pertaining to such matters as fraud, conflict of interest, bribery, gratuity, or similar misconduct. This responsibility occurs whether the Project is subject to this Agreement or another agreement between the Recipient and FTA, or an agreement involving a principal, officer, employee, agent, or Third Party Participant of the Recipient. It also applies to subcontractors at any tier. Knowledge, as used in this paragraph, includes, but is not limited to, knowledge of a criminal or civil investigation by a Federal, state, or local law enforcement or other investigative agency, a criminal indictment or civil complaint, or probable cause that could support a criminal indictment, or any other credible information in the possession of the Recipient.

PATENT RIGHTS AND RIGHTS IN DATA

Intellectual Property Rights
This Project is funded through a Federal award with FTA for experimental, developmental, or research work purposes. As such, certain Patent Rights and Data Rights apply to all subject data first produced in the performance of this Contract. The Contractor shall grant the Agency intellectual property access and licenses deemed necessary for the work performed under this Contract and in accordance with the requirements of 37 C.F.R. part 401, “Rights to Inventions Made by Nonprofit Organizations and Small Business Firms Under Government Grants, Contracts and Cooperative Agreements,” and any implementing regulations issued by FTA or U.S. DOT.

The terms of an intellectual property agreement and software license rights will be finalized prior to execution of this Contract and shall, at a minimum, include the following restrictions:

Except for its own internal use, the Contractor may not publish or reproduce subject data in whole or in part, or in any manner or form, nor may the Contractor authorize others to do so, without the written consent of FTA, until such time as FTA may have either released or approved the release of such data to the public. This restriction on publication, however, does not apply to any contract with an academic institution.

For purposes of this Contract, the term “subject data” means recorded information whether or not copyrighted, and that is delivered or specified to be delivered as required by the Contract.

Examples of “subject data” include, but are not limited to computer software, standards, specifications, engineering drawings and associated lists, process sheets, manuals, technical reports, catalog item identifications, and related information, but do not include financial reports, cost analyses, or other similar information used for performance or administration of the Contract.

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Government Purposes,” means use only for the direct purposes of the Federal Government. Without the copyright owner’s consent, the Federal Government may not extend its Federal license to any other party.

a. Any subject data developed under the Contract, whether or not a copyright has been obtained; and

b. Any rights of copyright purchased by the Contractor using Federal assistance in whole or in part by the FTA.

2. Unless FTA determines otherwise, the Contractor performing experimental, developmental, or research work required as part of this Contract agrees to permit FTA to make available to the public, either FTA’s license in the copyright to any subject data developed in the course of the Contract, or a copy of the subject data first produced under the Contract for which a copyright has not been obtained. If the experimental, developmental, or research work, which is the subject of this Contract, is not completed for any reason whatsoever, all data developed under the Contract shall become subject data as defined herein and shall be delivered as the Federal Government may direct.

3. Unless prohibited by state law, upon request by the Federal Government, the Contractor agrees to indemnify, save, and hold harmless the Federal Government, its officers, agents, and employees acting within the scope of their official duties against any liability, including costs and expenses, resulting from any willful or intentional violation by the Contractor of proprietary rights, copyrights, or right of privacy, arising out of the publication, translation, reproduction, delivery, use, or disposition of any data furnished under that contract. The Contractor shall not be required to indemnify the Federal Government for any such liability arising out of the wrongful act of any employee, official, or agents of the Federal Government.

4. Nothing contained in this clause on rights in data shall imply a license to the Federal Government under any patent or be construed as affecting the scope of any license or other right otherwise granted to the Federal Government under any patent.

5. Data developed by the Contractor and financed entirely without using Federal assistance provided by the Federal Government that has been incorporated into work required by the underlying Contract is exempt from the requirements herein, provided that the Contractor identifies those data in writing at the time of delivery of the Contract work.

6. The Contractor agrees to include these requirements in each subcontract for experimental, developmental, or research work financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance.

PRE-AWARD AND POST-DELIVERY AUDITS OF ROLLING STOCK PURCHASES

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The Contractor agrees to comply with 49 U.S.C. § 5323(m) and FTA's implementing regulation at 49 C.F.R. part 663. The Contractor shall comply with the Buy America certification(s) submitted with its proposal/bid. The Contractor agrees to participate and cooperate in any pre- award and post-delivery audits performed pursuant to 49 C.F.R. part 663 and related FTA guidance.

PROGRAM FRAUD AND FALSE OR FRAUDULENT STATEMENTS AND

RELATED ACTS

The Contractor acknowledges that the provisions of the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986, as amended, 31 U.S.C. § 3801 et seq. and U.S. DOT regulations, "Program Fraud Civil Remedies," 49 C.F.R. part 31, apply to its actions pertaining to this Project. Upon execution of the underlying contract, the Contractor certifies or affirms the truthfulness and accuracy of any statement it has made, it makes, it may make, or causes to be made, pertaining to the underlying contract or the FTA assisted project for which this contract work is being performed.

In addition to other penalties that may be applicable, the Contractor further acknowledges that if it makes, or causes to be made, a false, fictitious, or fraudulent claim, statement, submission, or certification, the Federal Government reserves the right to impose the penalties of the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986 on the Contractor to the extent the Federal Government deems appropriate.

The Contractor also acknowledges that if it makes, or causes to be made, a false, fictitious, or fraudulent claim, statement, submission, or certification to the Federal Government under a contract connected with a project that is financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance originally awarded by FTA under the authority of 49 U.S.C. chapter 53, the Government reserves the right to impose the penalties of 18 U.S.C. § 1001 and 49 U.S.C. § 5323(l) on the Contractor, to the extent the Federal Government deems appropriate.

The Contractor agrees to include the above two clauses in each subcontract financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FTA. It is further agreed that the clauses shall not be modified, except to identify the subcontractor who will be subject to the provisions.

PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO
SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT.

a) Recipients and subrecipients are prohibited from obligating or expending loan or grant funds to:

1) Procure or obtain covered telecommunications equipment or services; 2) Extend or renew a contract to procure or obtain covered telecommunications equipment or services; or
3) Enter into a contract (or extend or renew a contract) to procure or obtain covered telecommunications equipment or services.
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(b) As described in section 889 of Public Law 115-232, “covered telecommunications equipment or services” means any of the following:

(1) Telecommunications equipment produced by Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

(2) For the purpose of public safety, security of government facilities, physical security surveillance of critical infrastructure, and other national security purposes, video surveillance and telecommunications equipment produced by Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company, or Dahua Technology Company (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

(3) Telecommunications or video surveillance services provided by such entities or using such equipment;

(4) Telecommunications or video surveillance equipment or services produced or provided by an entity that the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of the National Intelligence or the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, reasonably believes to be an entity owned or controlled by, or otherwise connected to, the government of a covered foreign country;

(c) For the purposes of this section, “covered telecommunications equipment or services” also include systems that use covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system.

d) In implementing the prohibition under section 889 of Public Law 115-232, heads of executive agencies administering loan, grant, or subsidy programs must prioritize available funding and technical support to assist affected businesses, institutions and organizations as is reasonably necessary for those affected entities to transition from covered telecommunications equipment or services, to procure replacement equipment or services, and to ensure that communications service to users and customers is sustained.

(e) When the recipient or subrecipient accepts a loan or grant, it is certifying that it will comply with the prohibition on covered telecommunications equipment and services in this section.

The recipient or subrecipient is not required to certify that funds will not be expended on covered telecommunications equipment or services beyond the certification provided upon accepting the loan or grant and those provided upon submitting payment requests and financial reports.

(f) For additional information, see section 889 of Public Law 115-232 and§ 200.471.

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PROMPT PAYMENT

(Does not apply to projects fully funded by the Tribal Transportation Program (TTP).)

The contractor is required to pay its subcontractors performing work related to this contract for satisfactory performance of that work no later than 30 days after the contractor’s receipt of payment for that work. In addition, the contractor is required to return any retainage payments to those subcontractors within 30 days after the subcontractor's work related to this contract is satisfactorily completed.

The contractor must promptly notify the Agency, whenever a DBE subcontractor performing work related to this contract is terminated or fails to complete its work and must make good faith efforts to engage another DBE subcontractor to perform at least the same amount of work. The contractor may not terminate any DBE subcontractor and perform that work through its own forces or those of an affiliate without prior written consent of the Agency.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION EMPLOYEE PROTECTIVE ARRANGEMENTS

The Contractor agrees to comply with the following employee protective arrangements of 49 U.S.C. § 5333(b):

1. U.S. DOL Certification. Under this Contract or any Amendments thereto that involve public transportation operations that are supported with federal assistance, a certification issued by U.S. DOL is a condition of the Contract.

2. Special Warranty. When the Contract involves public transportation operations and is supported with federal assistance appropriated or made available for 49 U.S.C. § 5311, U.S.

DOL will provide a Special Warranty for its Award, including its Award of federal assistance under the Tribal Transit Program. The U.S. DOL Special Warranty is a condition of the Contract.

3. Special Arrangements. The conditions of 49 U.S.C. § 5333(b) do not apply to Contractors providing public transportation operations pursuant to 49 U.S.C. § 5310. FTA reserves the right to make case-by-case determinations of the applicability of 49 U.S.C. § 5333(b) for all transfers of funding authorized under title 23, United States Code (flex funds), and make other exceptions as it deems appropriate, and, in those instances, any special arrangements required by FTA will be incorporated herein as required.

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RESTRICTIONS ON LOBBYING

Conditions on use of funds.
(a) No appropriated funds may be expended by the recipient of a Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement to pay any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with any of the following covered Federal actions: the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement. (b) Each person who requests or receives from an agency a Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement shall file with that agency a certification, that the person has not made, and will not make, any payment prohibited by paragraph (a) of this section. (c) Each person who requests or receives from an agency a Federal contract, grant, loan, or a cooperative agreement shall file with that agency a disclosure form if such person has made or has agreed to make any payment using nonappropriated funds (to include profits from any covered Federal action), which would be prohibited under paragraph (a) of this section if paid for with appropriated funds.
(d) Each person who requests or receives from an agency a commitment providing for the United States to insure or guarantee a loan shall file with that agency a statement, whether that person has made or has agreed to make any payment to influence or attempt to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with that loan insurance or guarantee.
(e) Each person who requests or receives from an agency a commitment providing for the United States to insure or guarantee a loan shall file with that agency a disclosure form if that person has made or has agreed to make any payment to influence or attempt to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with that loan insurance or guarantee.

Certification and disclosure.
(a) Each person shall file a certification, and a disclosure form, if required, with each submission that initiates agency consideration of such person for:
(1) Award of a Federal contract, grant, or cooperative agreement exceeding $100,000; or (2) An award of a Federal loan or a commitment providing for the United States to insure or guarantee a loan exceeding $150,000.
(b) Each person shall file a certification, and a disclosure form, if required, upon receipt by such person of:
(1) A Federal contract, grant, or cooperative agreement exceeding $100,000; or (2) A Federal loan or a commitment providing for the United States to insure or guarantee a loan exceeding $150,000,
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Unless such person previously filed a certification, and a disclosure form, if required, under paragraph (a) of this section.
(c) Each person shall file a disclosure form at the end of each calendar quarter in which there occurs any event that requires disclosure or that materially affects the accuracy of the information contained in any disclosure form previously filed by such person under paragraphs (a) or (b) of this section. An event that materially affects the accuracy of the information reported includes:
(1) A cumulative increase of $25,000 or more in the amount paid or expected to be paid for influencing or attempting to influence a covered Federal action; or (2) A change in the person(s) or individual(s) influencing or attempting to influence a covered Federal action; or,
(3) A change in the officer(s), employee(s), or Member(s) contacted to influence or attempt to influence a covered Federal action.
(d) Any person who requests or receives from a person referred to in paragraphs (a) or (b) of this section:
(1) A subcontract exceeding $100,000 at any tier under a Federal contract; (2) A subgrant, contract, or subcontract exceeding $100,000 at any tier under a Federal grant;
(3) A contract or subcontract exceeding $100,000 at any tier under a Federal loan exceeding $150,000; or,
(4) A contract or subcontract exceeding $100,000 at any tier under a Federal cooperative agreement,
Shall file a certification, and a disclosure form, if required, to the next tier above. (e) All disclosure forms, but not certifications, shall be forwarded from tier to tier until received by the person referred to in paragraphs (a) or (b) of this section. That person shall forward all disclosure forms to the agency.
(f) Any certification or disclosure form filed under paragraph (e) of this section shall be treated as a material representation of fact upon which all receiving tiers shall rely. All liability arising from an erroneous representation shall be borne solely by the tier filing that representation and shall not be shared by any tier to which the erroneous representation is forwarded.

Submitting an erroneous certification or disclosure constitutes a failure to file the required certification or disclosure, respectively. If a person fails to file a required certification or disclosure, the United States may pursue all available remedies, including those authorized by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code.
(g) For awards and commitments in process prior to December 23, 1989, but not made before that date, certifications shall be required at award or commitment, covering activities occurring between December 23, 1989, and the date of award or commitment. However, for awards and commitments in process prior to the December 23, 1989 effective date of these provisions, but not made before December 23, 1989, disclosure forms shall not be required at time of award or commitment but shall be filed within 30 days.
(h) No reporting is required for an activity paid for with appropriated funds if that activity is allowable under either subpart B or C.

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SAFE OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES

Seat Belt Use
The Contractor is encouraged to adopt and promote on-the-job seat belt use policies and programs for its employees and other personnel that operate company-owned vehicles, company rented vehicles, or personally operated vehicles. The terms “company-owned” and “company-leased” refer to vehicles owned or leased either by the Contractor or Agency.

Distracted Driving
The Contractor agrees to adopt and enforce workplace safety policies to decrease crashes caused by distracted drivers, including policies to ban text messaging while using an electronic device supplied by an employer, and driving a vehicle the driver owns or rents, a vehicle Contactor owns, leases, or rents, or a privately-owned vehicle when on official business in connection with the work performed under this Contract.

SCHOOL BUS OPERATIONS

The contractor agrees to comply with 49 U.S.C. 5323(f), and 49 C.F.R. part 604, and not engage in school bus operations using federally funded equipment or facilities in competition with private operators of school buses, except as permitted under:

1. Federal transit laws, specifically 49 U.S.C. § 5323(f);

2. FTA regulations, “School Bus Operations,” 49 C.F.R. part 605;

3. Any other Federal School Bus regulations; or

4. Federal guidance, except as FTA determines otherwise in writing.

If Contractor violates this School Bus Agreement, FTA may:

1. Bar the Contractor from receiving Federal assistance for public transportation; or

2. Require the contractor to take such remedial measures as FTA considers appropriate.

When operating exclusive school bus service under an allowable exemption, the contractor may not use federally funded equipment, vehicles, or facilities.

The Contractor should include the substance of this clause in each subcontract or purchase under this contract that may operate public transportation services.

SEISMIC SAFETY

The contractor agrees that any new building or addition to an existing building will be designed and constructed in accordance with the standards for Seismic Safety required in Department of 68 26
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Transportation (DOT) Seismic Safety Regulations 49 C.F.R. part 41 and will certify to compliance to the extent required by the regulation. The contractor also agrees to ensure that all work performed under this contract, including work performed by a subcontractor, is in compliance with the standards required by the Seismic Safety regulations and the certification of compliance issued on the project.

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

Contracts for more than the simplified acquisition threshold, which is the inflation adjusted amount determined by the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) as authorized by 41 U.S.C. § 1908, or otherwise set by law, must address administrative, contractual, or legal remedies in instances where contractors violate or breach contract terms, and provide for such sanctions and penalties as appropriate. (Note that the simplified acquisition threshold determines the procurement procedures that must be employed pursuant to 2 C.F.R. §§ 200.317–200.327. The simplified acquisition threshold does not exempt a procurement from other eligibility or processes requirements that may apply. For example, Buy America’s eligibility and process requirements apply to any procurement in excess of $150,000. 49 U.S.C. § 5323(j)(13).

SOLID WASTES (RECOVERED MATERIALS)

(a) A Recipient or subrecipient that is a State agency or agency of a political subdivision of a State and its contractors must comply with section 6002 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 as amended, 42 U.S.C. 6962. The requirements of Section 6002 include procuring only items designated in the guidelines of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at 40 CFR Part 247 that contain the highest percentage of recovered materials practicable, consistent with maintaining a satisfactory level of competition, where the purchase price of the item exceeds $10,000 or the value of the quantity acquired during the preceding fiscal year exceeded $10,000; procuring solid waste management services in a manner that maximizes energy and resource recovery; and establishing an affirmative procurement program for procurement of recovered materials identified in the EPA guidelines.

(b) The recipient or subrecipient should, to the greatest extent practicable and consistent with law, purchase, acquire, or use products and services that can be reused, refurbished, or recycled; contain recycled content, are biobased, or are energy and water efficient; and are sustainable. This may include purchasing compostable items and other products and services that reduce the use of single-use plastic products. See Executive Order 14057, section 101, Policy.
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SPECIAL DOL EEO CLAUSE FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

The applicant hereby agrees that it will incorporate or cause to be incorporated into any contract for construction work, or modification thereof, as defined in the regulations of the Secretary of Labor at 41 CFR Chapter 60, which is paid for in whole or in part with funds obtained from the Federal Government or borrowed on the credit of the Federal Government pursuant to a grant, contract, loan, insurance, or guarantee, or undertaken pursuant to any Federal program involving such grant, contract, loan, insurance, or guarantee, the following equal opportunity clause:

During the performance of this contract, the contractor agrees as follows:
(1) The contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. The contractor will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following:

Employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause.

(2) The contractor will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the contractor, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

(3) The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. This provision shall not apply to instances in which an employee who has access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of such employee's essential job functions discloses the compensation of such other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to such information, unless such disclosure is in response to a formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or is consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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under this section and shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment.

(5) The contractor will comply with all provisions of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and of the rules, regulations, and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.

(6) The contractor will furnish all information and reports required by Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and by rules, regulations, and orders of the Secretary of Labor, or pursuant thereto, and will permit access to his books, records, and accounts by the administering agency and the Secretary of Labor for purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with such rules, regulations, and orders.

(7) In the event of the contractor's noncompliance with the nondiscrimination clauses of this contract or with any of the said rules, regulations, or orders, this contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part and the contractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts or federally assisted construction contracts in accordance with procedures authorized in Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and such other sanctions may be imposed and remedies invoked as provided in Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, or by rule, regulation, or order of the Secretary of Labor, or as otherwise provided by law.

(8) The contractor will include the portion of the sentence immediately preceding paragraph (1) and the provisions of paragraphs (1) through (8) in every subcontract or purchase order unless exempted by rules, regulations, or orders of the Secretary of Labor issued pursuant to section 204 of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, so that such provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor. The contractor will take such action with respect to any subcontract or purchase order as the administering agency may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions, including sanctions for noncompliance:

Provided, however, that in the event a contractor becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a subcontractor or vendor as a result of such direction by the administering agency, the contractor may request the United States to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United States.

The applicant further agrees that it will be bound by the above equal opportunity clause with respect to its own employment practices when it participates in federally assisted construction work: Provided, That if the applicant so participating is a State or local government, the above equal opportunity clause is not applicable to any agency, instrumentality or subdivision of such government which does not participate in work on or under the contract.

The applicant agrees that it will assist and cooperate actively with the administering agency and the Secretary of Labor in obtaining the compliance of contractors and subcontractors with the equal opportunity clause and the rules, regulations, and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, that it will furnish the administering agency and the Secretary of Labor such information 71 29
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as they may require for the supervision of such compliance, and that it will otherwise assist the administering agency in the discharge of the agency's primary responsibility for securing compliance.

The applicant further agrees that it will refrain from entering into any contract or contract modification subject to Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, with a contractor debarred from, or who has not demonstrated eligibility for, Government contracts and federally assisted construction contracts pursuant to the Executive Order and will carry out such sanctions and penalties for violation of the equal opportunity clause as may be imposed upon contractors and subcontractors by the administering agency or the Secretary of Labor pursuant to Part II, Subpart D of the Executive Order. In addition, the applicant agrees that if it fails or refuses to comply with these undertakings, the administering agency may take any or all of the following actions: Cancel, terminate, or suspend in whole or in part this grant (contract, loan, insurance, guarantee); refrain from extending any further assistance to the applicant under the program with respect to which the failure or refund occurred until satisfactory assurance of future compliance has been received from such applicant; and refer the case to the Department of Justice for appropriate legal proceedings.

SPECIAL NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR STATES

Applies to States –
a. To the extent required under federal law, the State, as the Recipient, agrees to provide the following information about federal assistance awarded for its State Program, Project, or related activities:

(1) The Identification of FTA as the federal agency providing the federal assistance for a State Program or Project;
(2) The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number of the program from which the federal assistance for a State Program or Project is authorized; and (3) The amount of federal assistance FTA has provided for a State Program or Project.

b. Documents - The State agrees to provide the information required under this provision in the following documents:

(1) applications for federal assistance,
(2) requests for proposals or solicitations,
(3) forms,
(4) notifications,
(5) press releases, and
(6) other publications.

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SUBSTANCE ABUSE REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor agrees to establish and implement a drug and alcohol testing program that complies with 49 C.F.R. part 655, produce any documentation necessary to establish its compliance with part 655, and permit any authorized representative of the United States Department of Transportation or its operating administrations, the State Oversight Agency, or Agency, to inspect the facilities and records associated with the implementation of the drug and alcohol testing program as required under 49 C.F.R. part 655 and review the testing process. The Contractor agrees further to certify annually its compliance with part 655 and to submit the Management Information System (MIS) reports to the Agency.

TERMINATION

Termination for Convenience (General Provision)
The Agency may terminate this contract, in whole or in part, at any time by written notice to the Contractor when it is in the Agency’s best interest. The Contractor shall be paid its costs, including contract close-out costs, and profit on work performed up to the time of termination.

The Contractor shall promptly submit its termination claim to Agency to be paid the Contractor.

If the Contractor has any property in its possession belonging to Agency, the Contractor will account for the same, and dispose of it in the manner Agency directs.

Termination for Default [Breach or Cause] (General Provision) If the Contractor does not deliver supplies in accordance with the contract delivery schedule, or if the contract is for services, the Contractor fails to perform in the manner called for in the contract, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any other provisions of the contract, the Agency may terminate this contract for default. Termination shall be effected by serving a Notice of Termination on the Contractor setting forth the manner in which the Contractor is in default. The Contractor will be paid only the contract price for supplies delivered and accepted, or services performed in accordance with the manner of performance set forth in the contract.

If it is later determined by the Agency that the Contractor had an excusable reason for not performing, such as a strike, fire, or flood, events which are not the fault of or are beyond the control of the Contractor, the Agency, after setting up a new delivery of performance schedule, may allow the Contractor to continue work, or treat the termination as a Termination for Convenience.

Opportunity to Cure (General Provision)
The Agency, in its sole discretion may, in the case of a termination for breach or default, allow the Contractor [an appropriately short period of time] in which to cure the defect. In such case, the Notice of Termination will state the time period in which cure is permitted and other appropriate conditions.

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covenants, or conditions of this Contract within [10 days] after receipt by Contractor of written notice from Agency setting forth the nature of said breach or default, Agency shall have the right to terminate the contract without any further obligation to Contractor. Any such termination for default shall not in any way operate to preclude Agency from also pursuing all available remedies against Contractor and its sureties for said breach or default.

Waiver of Remedies for any Breach
In the event that Agency elects to waive its remedies for any breach by Contractor of any covenant, term or condition of this contract, such waiver by Agency shall not limit Agency’s remedies for any succeeding breach of that or of any other covenant, term, or condition of this contract.

Termination for Convenience (Professional or Transit Service Contracts) The Agency, by written notice, may terminate this contract, in whole or in part, when it is in the Agency’s interest. If this contract is terminated, the Agency shall be liable only for payment under the payment provisions of this contract for services rendered before the effective date of termination.

Termination for Default (Supplies and Service)
If the Contractor fails to deliver supplies or to perform the services within the time specified in this contract or any extension, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any other provisions of this contract, the Agency may terminate this contract for default. The Agency shall terminate by delivering to the Contractor a Notice of Termination specifying the nature of the default. The Contractor will only be paid the contract price for supplies delivered and accepted, or services performed in accordance with the manner or performance set forth in this contract.

If, after termination for failure to fulfill contract obligations, it is determined that the Contractor was not in default, the rights and obligations of the parties shall be the same as if the termination had been issued for the convenience of the Agency.

Termination for Default (Transportation Services)
If the Contractor fails to pick up the commodities or to perform the services, including delivery services, within the time specified in this contract or any extension, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any other provisions of this contract, the Agency may terminate this contract for default. The Agency shall terminate by delivering to the Contractor a Notice of Termination specifying the nature of default. The Contractor will only be paid the contract price for services performed in accordance with the manner of performance set forth in this contract.

If this contract is terminated while the Contractor has possession of Agency goods, the Contractor shall, upon direction of the Agency, protect and preserve the goods until surrendered to the Agency or its agent. The Contractor and Agency shall agree on payment for the preservation and protection of goods. Failure to agree on an amount will be resolved under the Dispute clause.

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was not in default, the rights and obligations of the parties shall be the same as if the termination had been issued for the convenience of the Agency.

Termination for Default (Construction)
If the Contractor refuses or fails to prosecute the work or any separable part, with the diligence that will ensure its completion within the time specified in this contract or any extension or fails to complete the work within this time, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any other provision of this contract, Agency may terminate this contract for default. The Agency shall terminate by delivering to the Contractor a Notice of Termination specifying the nature of the default. In this event, the Agency may take over the work and compete it by contract or otherwise, and may take possession of and use any materials, appliances, and plant on the work site necessary for completing the work. The Contractor and its sureties shall be liable for any damage to the Agency resulting from the Contractor's refusal or failure to complete the work within specified time, whether or not the Contractor's right to proceed with the work is terminated. This liability includes any increased costs incurred by the Agency in completing the work.

The Contractor's right to proceed shall not be terminated nor shall the Contractor be charged with damages under this clause if:

1. The delay in completing the work arises from unforeseeable causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor. Examples of such causes include:
acts of God, acts of Agency, acts of another contractor in the performance of a contract with Agency, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, freight embargoes; and

2. The Contractor, within [10] days from the beginning of any delay, notifies Agency in writing of the causes of delay. If, in the judgment of Agency, the delay is excusable, the time for completing the work shall be extended. The judgment of Agency shall be final and conclusive for the parties, but subject to appeal under the Disputes clause(s) of this contract.

3. If, after termination of the Contractor's right to proceed, it is determined that the Contractor was not in default, or that the delay was excusable, the rights and obligations of the parties will be the same as if the termination had been issued for the convenience of Agency.

Termination for Convenience or Default (Architect and Engineering) The Agency may terminate this contract in whole or in part, for the Agency’s convenience or because of the failure of the Contractor to fulfill the contract obligations. The Agency shall terminate by delivering to the Contractor a Notice of Termination specifying the nature, extent, and effective date of the termination. Upon receipt of the notice, the Contractor shall (1) immediately discontinue all services affected (unless the notice directs otherwise), and (2) deliver to the Agency ‘s Contracting Officer all data, drawings, specifications, reports, estimates, summaries, and other information and materials accumulated in performing this contract, whether completed or in process. Agency has a royalty-free, nonexclusive, and irrevocable license to reproduce, publish or otherwise use, all such data, drawings, specifications, reports, estimates, summaries, and other information and materials. 75 33
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If the termination is for the convenience of the Agency, the Agency’s Contracting Officer shall make an equitable adjustment in the contract price but shall allow no anticipated profit on unperformed services.

If the termination is for failure of the Contractor to fulfill the contract obligations, the Agency may complete the work by contact or otherwise and the Contractor shall be liable for any additional cost incurred by the Agency.

If, after termination for failure to fulfill contract obligations, it is determined that the Contractor was not in default, the rights and obligations of the parties shall be the same as if the termination had been issued for the convenience of Agency.

Termination for Convenience or Default (Cost-Type Contracts) The Agency may terminate this contract, or any portion of it, by serving a Notice of Termination on the Contractor. The notice shall state whether the termination is for convenience of Agency or for the default of the Contractor. If the termination is for default, the notice shall state the manner in which the Contractor has failed to perform the requirements of the contract. The Contractor shall account for any property in its possession paid for from funds received from the Agency, or property supplied to the Contractor by the Agency. If the termination is for default, the Agency may fix the fee, if the contract provides for a fee, to be paid the Contractor in proportion to the value, if any, of work performed up to the time of termination. The Contractor shall promptly submit its termination claim to the Agency and the parties shall negotiate the termination settlement to be paid the Contractor.

If the termination is for the convenience of Agency, the Contractor shall be paid its contract close-out costs, and a fee, if the contract provided for payment of a fee, in proportion to the work performed up to the time of termination.

If, after serving a Notice of Termination for Default, the Agency determines that the Contractor has an excusable reason for not performing, the Agency, after setting up a new work schedule, may allow the Contractor to continue work, or treat the termination as a Termination for Convenience.

VETERANS HIRING PREFERENCE

Veterans Employment - Construction contracts of Federal financial assistance shall ensure that contractors working on a capital project funded using such assistance give a hiring preference, to the extent practicable, to veterans (as defined in section 2108 of title 5) who have the requisite skills and abilities to perform the construction work required under the contract. This subsection shall not be understood, construed or enforced in any manner that would require an employer to give a preference to any veteran over any equally qualified applicant who is a member of any racial or ethnic minority, female, an individual with a disability, or a former employee.
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VIOLATION AND BREACH OF CONTRACT

Disputes:

Disputes arising in the performance of this Contract that are not resolved by agreement of the parties shall be decided in writing by the authorized representative of the agency. This decision shall be final and conclusive unless within [10] days from the date of receipt of its copy, the Contractor mails or otherwise furnishes a written appeal to the agencies authorized representative. In connection with any such appeal, the Contractor shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard and to offer evidence in support of its position. The decision of the agencies authorized representative shall be binding upon the Contractor and the Contractor shall abide be the decision.

Performance during Dispute:

Unless otherwise directed by the agencies authorized representative, contractor shall continue performance under this contract while matters in dispute are being resolved.

Claims for Damages:

Should either party to the contract suffer injury or damage to person or property because of any act or omission of the party or of any of his employees, agents or others for whose acts he is legally liable, a claim for damages therefore shall be made in writing to such other party within a reasonable time after the first observance of such injury or damage.

Remedies:

Unless this contract provides otherwise, all claims, counterclaims, disputes and other matters in question between the agencies authorized representative and contractor arising out of or relating to this agreement or its breach will be decided by arbitrati on if the parties mutually agree, or in a court of competent jurisdiction within the State in which the Agency is located.

Rights and Remedies:

Duties and obligations imposed by the contract documents and the rights and remedies available thereunder shall be in addition to and not a limitation of any duties, obligations, rights and remedies otherwise imposed or available by law. No action or failure to act by the Agency or contractor shall constitute a waiver of any right or duty afforded any of them under the contract, nor shall any such action or failure to act constitute an approval of or acquiescence in any breach thereunder, except as may be specifically agreed in writing.

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OTHER RECOMMENDED CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

CONFORMANCE WITH ITS NATIONAL ARCHITECTURE

Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) projects shall conform to the National ITS Architecture and standards pursuant to 23 CFR § 940. Conformance with the National ITS Architecture is interpreted to mean the use of the National ITS Architecture to develop a regional ITS architecture in support of integration and the subsequent adherence of all ITS projects to that regional ITS architecture. Development of the regional ITS architecture should be consistent with the transportation planning process for Statewide and Metropolitan Transportation Planning (49 CFR Part 613 and 621).

FEDERAL TAX LIABILITY AND RECENT FELONY CONVICTIONS

(1) The contractor certifies that it:
(a) Does not have any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability; and
(b) Was not convicted of the felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months.

If the contractor cannot so certify, the Recipient will refer the matter to FTA and not enter into any Third Party Agreement with the Third Party Participant without FTA’s written approval.

(2) Flow-Down. The Recipient agrees to require the contractor to flow this requirement down to participants at all lower tiers, without regard to the value of any subagreement.

SEVERABILITY
The Contractor agrees that if any provision of this agreement or any amendment thereto is determined to be invalid, then the remaining provisions thereof that conform to federal laws, regulations, requirements, and guidance will continue in effect.

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TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS

The contractor agrees that it and its employees that participate in the Recipient’s Award, may not:
(a) Engage in severe forms of trafficking in persons during the period of time that the Recipient’s Award is in effect;
(b) Procure a commercial sex act during the period of time that the Recipient’s Award is in effect; or
(c) Use forced labor in the performance of the Recipient’s Award or subagreements thereunder.
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RFP # B2024 - 13 PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF ON-BOARD VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM 90 Proposal Submittal:

Vendor Name: TSI Video
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Cover Letter ............................................................................................................................................. 2 RFP Submittal Requirement and Acknowledgement Form ........................................................

3 1. General Company Information

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4 1.1. Business History: ............................................................................................................................ 5

1.2. Prevailing Wage Rates ............................................................................................................... 6

1.3. NDAA Compliance ..................................................................................................................... 6

2. Subcontractors:

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7 2.1. Company / Subcontractor Relationship .................................................................................. 8

3. Background and Recent Experience with Similar Projects: ..................................................

10 3.1. TSI Background .......................................................................................................................... 11

3.2. Project Understanding .............................................................................................................. 12

3.3. TSI Project Team ........................................................................................................................ 14

4. Work Plan for Each Required Task: ..............................................................................................

23 4.1. Project Overview ....................................................................................................................... 24

4.2. Project Process .......................................................................................................................... 25

4.3. TSI Warranty and Support ......................................................................................................... 32

5. TSI Proposed Onboard Solution ...................................................................................................

35 5.1. Vehicle Subsystem .................................................................................................................... 35

5.2. Fixed End Subsystem ................................................................................................................. 45 Attachments (Required Forms) ........................................................................................................

60 Appendix A (Spec Sheets) ................................................................................................. PDF Page 74 Appendix B (Sample Docs)

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91 January 10, 2025
City of Torrance
3031 Torrance BLVD
Torrance, CA 90503
RE: RFP No. B2024-13 Purchase and Installation of an On-Board Video Surveillance System Dear TTS Proposal Review Team,
Transit Solutions, LLC (dba: TSI Video and hereafter referred to as TSI) is pleased to provide our response to the Torrance Transit System for RFP No. B2024-13 Purchase and Installation of an On- Board Video Surveillance System. TSI is a leading mobile video surveillance provider for the Public Transportation industry that has successfully served and continues to serve transit authorities of all sizes across North America. TSI is a Pennsylvania based Limited Liability Company (LLC) that was founded in 2009 and is unique in that we are the only video surveillance provider that is solely focused on the Public Transportation industry. TSI’s complete line of product offerings has been built for the sole purpose of providing high quality video surveillance products to the Public Transportation industry. With a management, engineering, operations, sales and support team that only has one industry to focus on, you can see why TSI is setting the bar for onboard camera systems for the public transit industry.

Our company is owned and operated by Mr. Matthew White (Owner/President). Mr. White will serve as TSI’s point of contact for all discussions associated with this proposal. Contact information for Mr. White can be found in the signature section of this Cover Letter.

TSI will serve as the Prime Contractor and will be the primary supplier of products and services on this project; TSI’s team also includes long-time partner Quality Mobile Installations (as our primary installation subcontractor).

TSI Intent
TSI intends to provide a fully functional replacement of TTS’s existing On-Board Video Surveillance System that meets the requirements outlined in this RFP. The proposed TSI solution is designed on an open-architecture platform, and with TSI wholly owning the intellectual property for its core hardware, software, and firmware, each system upgrade is developed with backwards compatibility at the forefront. TSI is proposing more than hardware and software; TSI is proposing a Transit Vehicle Camera Solution that is designed with the needs of the public transit industry in mind. Every piece of the TSI solution has been designed solely for public transit… no other vendor in the industry can make that claim.

VIDEO SURVEILLANCE
(o) 724-473-0336 x111
(c) 410-980-9696
525 W. New Castle St.,
Zelienople, PA
Phone
[email protected]
Email Address
Cover Letter
92 The TSI Advantage
TSI’s proposed solution offers several distinct advantages to TTS over other supplier solutions.

These advantages include the following:

TSI is fully compliant with all TTS Contract terms and conditions (T&Cs) and supports the full suite of technologies necessary to meet TTS’s requirements for this RFP, as well as expansion requirements for the future.

Not only is TSI’s system fully NDAA & Buy America compliant, TSI is only provider in the industry that fully manufacturers its Network Video Recorder in the USA ! TSI can clearly state that we are proposing a “On-Board Video Surveillance System” that will include the required interface to Clever Devices for the sharing of meta-data.

TSI’s warranty/support policy on this project includes three (3) years of hardware and software warranty.

TSI has also proposed our max-capacity 16TB SSD drive on all vehicle types as part of our base proposal.

As part of our standard customer support process TSI will come onsite for the commissioning of new buses when they arrive at the TTS facility at NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE whenever new vehicles are purchased with full TSI systems installed by the OEM. During these visits TSI will perform additional training as needed at no cost to TTS.

In Closing
TSI appreciates TTS’s consideration of our proposal, and we look forward to working with your team for the successful implementation of the On-Board Video Surveillance System project. Feel free to contact me at any time if you have questions regarding this proposal.

Sincerely,
Mr. Matthew White
President, Transit Solutions, LLC
525 W. New Castle St.

Zelienople, PA 16063
Office : (724) 473-0336 (ext. 111)
Mobile :(410) 980-9696
Email : [email protected]
(o) 724-473-0336 x111
(c) 410-980-9696
525 W. New Castle St.,
Zelienople, PA
Phone
[email protected]
Email Address
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Proposal Submittal (continued):

Vendor Name:
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RFP Submittal Requirement and Acknowledgement
Vendors are required to answer each of the questions listed below. You must indicate below that you have provided this information in your proposal submittal. You must attach additional sheets to your RFP submittal describing in detail the service you are proposing.

RFP Scope of Work Question s Indicate what page in your proposal you have
answered this question.

Did you include a signed Affidavit Form with your RFP Submittal? Yes No Did you include proof of Buy America Certification? Yes No Did you attach additional sheets to answer the Background and Recent Experience with Similar Projects information on page 16 of this RFP?
Yes No
Page ___ of our sub
mittal.

Did you complete a project proposal as described in the Technical Requirements?
Yes No
Did you include resumes of no more than three (3) qualified candidates?
Yes No
Page ___ of our sub
mittal.

Did you include References? Yes No
Page ___ of our sub
mittal
Are your Wage Rates (Non - Prevailing) Included? Yes No Page ___ of our sub
mittal.

Have you included Proposed Alternative Language to City’s Pro Forma Consulting Services Agreement (if applicable)

Yes No
Page ___ of our sub
mittal
(Not Applicable)
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Proposal Submittal (continued):

Vendor Nam
e: ____________________________________________________________

RFP Submittal Requirement and Acknowledgement Continued Vendors are required to answer each of the questions listed below. You must indicate below that you have provided this information in your proposal submittal. You must attach additional sheets to your RFP submittal describing in detail the service you are proposing.

RFP Scope of Work Question s Indicate what page in your proposal you have answered
this question.

Please indicate your price to provide monthly services as indicated in this RFP
$ _____________/Month
Did you describe your experience with installation of the Bus Camera Security system at a transit agency equal or larger size that Torrance?
Yes No
Page ___ of our s
ubmittal.

Is t
he cameras system NDAA compliant?
Yes No
Page ___ of our s
ubmittal.

Please indicate if you comply with the Federal Transit
Administration (FTA) Requirements included in this RFP.

Put your appropriate grant requirements in the place of FTA if applicable
Yes, we are in
compliance and have filled at
the forms attached to this
RFP
No, we are not in
compliance

1,875
6 5 7
TSI Video
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1. General Company Information

FAILURE TO COMPLETE ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION MAY INVALIDATE PROPOSAL.

In

accordance

with your

"Request

for Proposals (RFP)", the

following

proposal is
submitted

to the

City of Torrance.

RFP Submitted By:

Transit Solutions, LLC (DBA: TSI Video Surveillance )

Name of Company

525 W New Castle Street Zelienople PA 16

063

Street Address City Zip Code

(724) 473

-
0336 ext. 109 ( 724) 473

-
0346
Telephone Number Fax Number

Matt White

–
President [email protected] Printed Name/Title E- Mail Address

1/10/2025
Signature Date

Form of Business

Organization: Please

indicate

the

following

(check one).

Corporation

Partnership

Sole Proprietorship

Other:

Limited Liability Corporation

Do you

have

a
Parent

Company?

No Yes, (None )

Do you

have

any

Subsidiaries?

No Yes, (None

)

RFP No. B2024 - 13 RFP for the Purchase and Installation of an On- Board Video Surveillance System

SECTION III PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL
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1.1. Business History:

Years in business under your current name

and

form of

business organization?

16 Years
TSI is a Pennsylvania based Limited Liability Company (LLC) that was founded in 2009. TSI is unique in that we are the only video surveillance provider that is

solely

focused on the Public
Transportation industry.

Contact for Additional Information:

Please

provide

the

name

of

the

individual at

your company to

contact

for any additional information:

Matt White President Printed Name Title
(410) 980 - 9696 [email protected] Telephone E- Mail Address

Payment Terms: The

City of Torrance

Payment

terms are Net 30.

The City does not make pre-
payments or pay upon receipt.

Do you

offer any discounted

invoice terms?

No

Project Start and

Completion:

The

City requires the project

to

start as soon as possible

from the

award of a

contract and

the

project completed as soon as possible.

Specific periods that are mutually agreed upon
will be established after award of a contract.

TSI has more than 15-years of experience with projects of this nature. TSI will work closely with the TTS team to develop a project schedule that meets the goals for this project.

Project Manager:

Please

provide

the

name

of

the

individual at your company who will

serve as Project
Manager for this contract.

Eric Vukich Director of Engineering Name Title
(724) 622 - 1440 (724) 473 - 0346 [email protected] Telephone Number Fax Number Email Address

Contract Representative:

Please

provide

the

name

of

the

individual at your company who will

be

responsible

for
administering this contract.

Matt White President Name Title
(410) 980 - 9696 (724) 473 - 0346 [email protected] Telephone Number Fax Number Email Address

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1.2. Prevailing Wage Rates
TSI Wage Rates are in compliance with the requirements stated in the RFP. TSI does not have any "non

-
prevailing" wage rates to disclose.

1.3. NDAA Compliance
TSI is proposing a fully NDAA compliant solution to meet the requirements outlined in RFP# B2024-013.

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2. Subcontractors:

The following information provides information regarding TSI Video

’
s Subcontractor for the TTS video
project.

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If awarded, will you be using sub contractors to carry out the scope of work required in this RFP? Yes, we will

be

using

subcontractors and

have

listed their

contact

information

below.

No, we will

not

be

using

any sub

contractors
for this project.

Company Name Contact Name Title
Quality Mobile Installations, LLC Rusty Sours Project Design and Manufacturing Manager
Telephone Number Fax Number Email Address
(719) 646 -9806 [email protected]

2.1. Company / Subcontractor Relationship
The only subcon tractor TSI will utilize on this project is our longtime installation partner, Quality Mobile Installations (QMI). Additional information can be found at their website [www.qualitymobileinstallations.com]

QMI specializes in the installation and servicing of Intelligent Transportation Technologies on transit buses, school buses, and rail (Heavy & LRT). QMI has performed mobile video installations for dozens of TSI customers across the United States and has successfully installed TSI equipment on virtually every style of bus or paratransit vehicle that exists. In particular, the staff of QMI have been involved in the installation of thousands of TSI mobile video systems in various transit agencies.

Contact Information:

Quality Mobile Installations, LLC.

Rusty Sours – Project Design and Manufacturing Manager
6214 Enterprise Drive
Knoxville, TN 37909

(719) 646

-
9806

E:
[email protected]

TSI and QMI will work together to provide all installation and testing required for the “Onboard Video Surveillance System” project. TSI will work with Torrance Transit System (TTS) staff during the Project Discovery/ Kickoff Meeting and Survey to determine the proposed equipment locations on each bus style. The location of each piece of equipment

will be approved by

TTS

representatives, then photographed, and documented as part of this meeting and survey. This documentation will be used as reference by TSI/QMI installation personnel for proper placement of equipment during all installations.

TSI and QMI will perform all vehicle installations in accordance with

TTS
’s RFP requirements.

TSI/QMI will perform all installations at

TTS
’s designated site and in accordance with a schedule

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that works best for the

TTS staff and bus availability. TSI/QMI are willing to work during day, evening, or night shifts; and often work on weekends due to increased bus availability. All installation work performed by TSI/QMI will be done using industry standard practices and TSI/QMI will adhere to all applicable TTS safety regulations and procedures.

TSI/QMI will provide and install all mobile video equipment (as outlined in Section 5 of our proposal),

as well as all necessary cabling, connectors, brackets, mounting hardware, etc. that is required for the successful installation of the equipment. In addition, TSI/QMI will perform all component testing, review of wiring routing and component placement, end -to-end system testing, as well as final acceptance testing as outlined in the RFP. 101
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3. Background and Recent Experience with Similar
Projects:

In

the

space below,

please

provide

a narrative

explaining

your background

and

recent

experience

with
similar projects as the

scope

of

work identified in this RFP. (Please attach additional sheet

if needed.)

In the section below TSI will provide information regarding our company’s experience and ability to meet the goals and objectives of the TTS OBVSS project. A significant portion of the TSI customer base operates between 50 and 100 buses. This has provided the team at TSI with a great understanding of the challenges the small to mid-sized transit systems face. With a singular focus on public transit TSI has learned that each transit system has its own intricacies that make it unique from other transit systems of similar size. TSI has provided references later in our proposal for three agencies of similar (or larger) size and scope as this procurement.

In addition to our references provided within this proposal, TSI has also supplied a larger sample list of our customer base in Appendix D (separate document) to provide additional support for our work experience with similar projects.

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3.1. TSI Background

Transit Solutions, LLC ( dba: TSI Video and hereafter referred to as TSI ) is pleased to provide our response to the City of Torrance

–
Torrance Transit System Request for Proposal No. B2024 -13 “Purchase and Installation of an On -Board Video Surveillance System.”

TSI is a leading mobile
video surveillance provider for the Public Transportation industry that has successfully served and continues to serve transit authorities of all sizes across North America. TSI is a Pennsylvania based Limited Liability Company (LLC) that was founded in 200

9 . TSI is unique in that we are the only
video surveillance provider that is solely

focused on the Public Transportation industry. With this singular focus TSI’s complete line of product offerings has been developed for the sole purpose of providing

high
quality video surveillance products to the Public Transportation industry. With a management, engineering, operations, sales and support team that only has one industry to focus on, you can see why TSI is setting the bar for onboard camera systems for the public transit industry.

TSI is owned and operated by Mr. Matt White (Owner/President ). Mr. White will serve as TSI’s point of contact for all discussions associated with this proposal. Contact information for Mr. White can be found in the

“Contact for Additional Information” and the “Contract Representative” portion of this proposal.

TSI will serve

as the Prime Contractor and will be the

primary supplier of product

s
and services on
this project; TSI’s team also includes long-time partner Quality Mobile Installations (as our primary installation subcontractor).

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3.2. Project Understanding

TSI fully understands that TTS is looking to procure a Purchase and Installation of an On-Board Video Surveillance System that meets the requirements outlined in

RFP No. B2024

-
13 . TSI is proposing a
fully compliant solution that includes the required onboard video surveillance technology, backend software, installation, training and warranty.

TTS clearly has goals associated with the procurement of a new “Purchase and Installation of an On -Board Video Surveillance System” and to achieve those goals you will need a partner who first and foremost understands public transit. It is critical that your selected partner’s products are designed to meet the harsh demands that will be placed on the in-vehicle video surveillance solution you are about to procure. You need a solution that meets your needs today yet is scalable to meet

TTS
’s operational
goals for the future. Most importantly, you need a partner with integrity and a reputation for putting the customer first to ensure that TTS is successful! We genuinely believe that TSI is the right onboard video surveillance partner for TTS! TSI strongly encourages you to contact each of the references we have provided, and ask them… How has TSI performed as a partner?

As you delve deeper into your review of the various proposals you have received in response to RFP No. B2024

-
13 you will notice
that TSI emphasizes our focus on public transportation
throughout this proposal. This singular focus may not seem very important initially, but

having a partner that works closely with its
partners/customers to develop features and technology
enhancements that are specifically designed to meet the needs of public transportation can be greatly beneficial to your organization.

TSI is

also
quite unique in the fact that we own the intellectual
property of not only our proposed Nexus –Network Video
Recorder (NVR), but we also own and have developed the
NexView Software specifically for public transit utilizing an “Open – Architecture” design. T his “Open – Architecture” design has allowed TSI to integrate with virtually every mobile video surveillance camera in the industry today. Not only does TSI own “As the CEO of the Erie
Metropolitan Transit
Authority, (EMTA), I've
had the privilege of
working with TSI and
their dedicated staff.

We at EMTA have been
nothing short of
impressed at the quality
of video that TSI has
provided for our buses.

It's not very often that a
vendor reaches out and
sells a product that they
can deliver and backup,
in this case, TSI does!

Their innovative and
knowledgeable staff has
provided EMTA with the
tangibles necessary to
be a leader in the ever-
evolving transit world.

A tip of the hat to TSI
and I look forward to
many years of working
with them.”

Jeremy Peterson

CEO, EMTA
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the intellectual property of the Nexus - NVR, but it is also manufactured and assembled a short drive from our corporate office in western Pennsylvania

.

Ask
any of the other vendors who submit
a response to this RFP if they can drive you to their manufacturing facility.

Today, almost all our competitors

are
selling hardware that is designed and manufactured
overseas for a wide range of applications

.

While there are vendors who are selling their specific
product (manufactured overseas) most of them are

simply selling hardware that is

rebranded
with their logo and marketed as “their” product. This business model

often
allows a lower cost
solution but provides challenges for customers when these “video surveillance companies” release a new product that may or may not have been built by the same “overseas manufacturer/supplier.” Often this results in multiple versions of hardware and software that are not backwards compatible and makes management of the video system difficult at best. Keep in mind that the U.S. public transit

industry is a very, very small percentage of their overall business, therefore the only avenue they have for reoccurring sales/revenue is the sale of new hardware that requires a complete system overhaul.

The question TTS must ask is… “Do we want to purchase a solution that the proposing vendor has virtually no control over?”

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3.3. TSI Project Team

Below we have provided information for each key team member from both an experience and qualifications standpoint for a project of this nature. You can rest assured that the team assigned to the TTS onboard video

project has the experience and knowledge to ensure a successful adoption of the TSI Video system.

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Eric Vukich (Director of Engineering/Project Manager) : Mr. Eric Vukich, TSI’s Director of Engineering will serve as the Project Manager for the TTS OBVSS project . Eric has been an employee of TSI since May of 2009 (1

5 – years) and was the first “official” employee hired by Mr.

White after starting the company. Mr. Vukich brings a tremendous amount of experience to a project of this nature and has served as Project Manager and/or System Engineer on dozens of mobile video surveillance projects encompassing 1000’s of public transit vehicles across North America, including Vancouver/BC Transit, Foothill Transit, CA and

Spokane Transit Authority, WA
.

Mr. Vukich will have day-to-day responsibility for the oversight of all project activities, schedules, deliverables, as well as quality assurance on the project. Mr. Vukich will provide daily direction primarily for Mr. Jesse Merkel - TSI Project Engineer

;
and will communicate on a regular basis with
the key

TTS
personnel involved in the project.

Qualifications:

o Translink (Vancouver, BC): Design, development, installation and testing of initial 100 buses associated with “mini-fleet” roll – out. (Customer is responsible for installation of remaining buses.

Approximately 1650) Responsible for oversight of wireless i nfrastructure configuration between 7 facilities. Installation of backend software and configuration. End user training. Oversight of development activities directly related to Translink.

o Omnitrans (San Bernardino, CA): Design, development, installation and test of over 250 mobile video systems on Omnitrans fixed route and paratransit fleet; as well as a complete fixed end wireless installation, software installation and database configuration at 4 separate yards.

o Foothill Transit (West Covina, CA): Design, development, installation and test of over 325 mobile video systems across two separate Foothill Transit yards. Included fixed end wireless integration, software installation, database configuration and user tra

ining.

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Jesse Merkel (Project Engineer) : Mr. Jesse Merkel will serve as the Project Engineer for the TTS OBVSS Project. Mr. Merkel has been an employee of TSI since January of 2016 and has acted as the Project Engineer/System Engineer on numerous mobile video surveillance projects across the United States and Canada. As Project Engineer/System Engineer for customers like

Spokane
Transit (Spokane, WA), Pennsylvania FR -ITS project (Pennsylvania statewide), and Blacksburg Transit (Blacksburg, VA), Mr. Merkel has proven to be a true asset for not only TSI Video but the customers he has served. Mr. Merkel is a customer favorite and has demonstrated excellent communication and customer support skills at every customer site he visits.

In this role, Mr. Merkel will have day -to-day project Engineering responsibility for all project activities. Mr. Merkel will report directly to Mr. Vukich, working closely with him to ensure that all project design, installation, testing, and support activities are performed in accordance with the project requirements as outlined in the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority RFP.

Qualifications:
o Blacksburg Transit (Blacksburg, VA): Design, development, installation and testing of 5 “mini- fleet” vehicles. Design and development task will be carried out for the remaining 75

vehicles
within the next two months. Responsible for integrating with existing onboard vehicle wireless systems and installation of new systems. End -User training. Installation of backend software and configuration.

o Pennsylvania Statewide FR-ITS project: (Pennsylvania Statewide): Mr. Merkel worked directly with Avail Technologies, the prime contractor for the Pennsylvania statewide project for the implementation of the first (7) agencies deployed as part of the project. In his role on this project Mr. Merkel worked with Avail Technologies to ensure full functionality of the interfaces that were developed for this project. The integration allows customers to see meta

-
data related to the
CAD/AVL system when viewing video downloaded from the TSI Video system. Meta

-
Data such
as Run ID, Trip ID, Route, Block, Inbound/Outbound, Driver ID, etc., is associated with each video providing a higher level of information for training purposes, and/or litigation. Mr. Merkel also worke

d directly with the Avail Technologies installation contractor to train them on the proper installation procedures and configuration of the onboard components that make up the system being deployed.

o Omnitrans (San Bernardino, CA): Oversee, design, develop and test installation of a dozen supervisor vehicles at multiple sites. Responsible for backend communications and LTE cloud - based modems used for on -the-road software communication and live bus vide

o. End
-User
training for full fixed route and supervisor vans.

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Adam Myers (Field Engineer): Mr. Myers will serve as the TSI Field Engineer for the implementation of the TTS OBVSS Project . Mr. Myers has been employed with TSI since April 2014 where he began his career as Production Manager. A position he held until January 2017 when he moved to his current role. Since that time Mr. Myers has been directly involved in countless projects acr

oss
North America. In his role as Production Manager, Mr. Myers planned, organized and managed in

-
house production activities, includ ing ordering materials and supplies, workflow management and timely production. The skills Mr. Myers learned as

P
roduction Manager have
served him well when it comes to managing inventory to be installed onsite at the customer location.

As Field Engineer Mr. Myers will work directly with both designated TTS staff and QMI staff to manage the day-to-day field operations of the vehicle installation for the

OBVSS
project.

o Foothill Transit (Pomona, CA): Assisted in the implementation of the TSI Nexus video system on over 100 vehicles. The implemented systems included the Nexus, hard drive, 9 cameras, audio, and wireless. Responsible for integrating with existing onboard vehicle systems and implementation of new TSI systems. End -User training. As well as remote and on -site customer support.

o Omnitrans (San Bernardino, CA): Responsible for the implementation of new POE power system on 35 vehicles that provided IP cameras with correct supply of power. Responsible for providing on -site maintenance and remote support for over 200 fixed route and

paratransit
vehicles. Installation of backend software and configuration. End-user training for maintenance of TSI systems.

o Spokane Transit (Spokane, WA): Served as the lead Field Engineer for the Spokane Transit Onboard Surveillance System Replacement project for nearly 300 vehicles. Mr. Myers was responsible for the oversight of the TSI contracted installation team (QMI). Mr. Myers also worked directly with Mr. Merkel and Mr. Vukich to identify and resolve any challenges that arose during the installation process.

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Rusty Sours (QMI Installation Lead): Mr. Sours is Pr oject Design and Manufacturing Manager of Quality Mobile Installations (QMI) and has over 1 5 years of experience in the installation of mobile video surveillance systems on transit fixed route and paratransit buses; with the largest number of those being TSI mobile DVR systems. Mr. Sours has served as the lead installer on the majority of TSI’s project installation activities over the years and has been directly involved in the installation of TSI Video h ardware on more than 25

00 public transit vehicles across
North
America.

Mr. Sours will report directly to Mr. Vukich (TSI Project Manager) and will work directly with Mr.

Merkel on the day -to-day activities to ensure that each installation activity performed throughout this project has the proper staffing and tools necessary for a timely, successful, and high

-
quality install.

Mr. Sours has a regular staff of over a dozen installation technicians that have specific knowledge and understanding of TSI Nexus mobile video system, and the proper installation techniques required to ensure a successful video installation. Mr. Sours wi ll ensure that each installation activity performed throughout this project has the proper staffing and tools necessary for a timely, successful, and high -quality installation. All cables, connectors, fuses, loom, etc. utilized will be in accordance with

the requirements outlined by

TTS
for this project as
well as by local, state and national standards.

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Eric Vukich
(724) 622-1440

[email protected]

Professional Experience
TRANSIT SOLUTIONS, LLC Zelienople, PA January 2013-Present Director of Engineering
o Senior Project Manager for numerous Transit Solutions customers including (Blacksburg Transit, Lextran, Intercity Transit, Translink – Vancouver BC.)
o New product development, testing and integration
o Software and hardware bug testing and troubleshooting both onsite and in lab

environments
o Development of System Design (SDD) and System Acceptance Test Plan (ATP) documentation on several projects
Systems Engineer June 2009 – January 2013 o Installation oversight on over a dozen mobile video system installation projects, including Omnitrans (San Bernardino, CA), Howard County Transit (Howard County, MD), CATA (State College, PA), Foothill Transit (West Covina, CA), ACT (Los Alamos, NM), SCT (South Central Illinois) Primary technical customer interface on various Transit mobile video projects o Performance of End User and System Administrator Training for multiple mobile video system installations.
o Performance of system integration and acceptance testing for numerous mobile video installations.

BEST BUY Monaca, Pennsylvania 2005 - 2009

Geek Squad Agent
o Installations of Microsoft Consumer Operating Systems (Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7/8/10)
o Device Troubleshooting (Driver Installation, Physical Disassembly, Inspection and Reassembly) o Consumer Network Troubleshooting (IP Conflict Resolution, Wireless Network Configuration) o Sales Development

EDUCATION
B.S., Engineering
Geneva College, Beaver Falls, PA. May 2009

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Jesse Merkel
412-526-5840

[email protected]

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TRANSIT SOLUTIONS, LLC Zelienople, PA 2016 - Present Project/Systems Engineer
o Project/Systems Engineer for TSI mobile video system implementations, including TCAT(Ithaca, NY), CATA (State College, PA), WT(Westmoreland Transit, PA), TACT(Kittanning, PA), ART (Arlington, VA), Freedom Transit (Washington County, PA), Rabbit Transit (York, PA), LCTA (Luzerne County Transit, PA), COLTS (Scranton, PA)
o Performing End User and System Administrator training for mobile video system installations o System integrations on client networks for mobile video projects o Acceptance testing for systems integration on mobile video installations o Development of End User documentation on numerous Transit mobile video projects

RAC NATIONAL PRODUCT SERVICES Cranberry, PA 2014 - 2016

Computer/Cell phone Technician
o Executed innovative solution to replace cell phone glass allowing technicians to repair more phones per day
o Anticipated annual savings of $2.5M across 22 service centers o Lead technician in cell phone and tablet repair including firmware installation

COMPUTER TROUBLESHOOTERS Mars, PA 2009 - 2014

Computer Technician
o Upgraded networks and installed printers at on

-
site locations
o Windows operating systems, Spyware Doctor, Norton Internet Security, Ace Utilities, Regedit

EDUCATION
B.S., Cloud and Systems Administration

Western Governors University, Online
AAS, Computer Information Systems-Network Administration o Butler County Community College, Butler PA
o Certifications Include: CompTIA A+, Network+, Project+, Security+, Cloud+, LPI Linux+, AWS SysOps Admin Associate, MCSA Windows 2012

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Adam Myers
(724) 504-0851

[email protected]

Systems Engineer
Systems Engineer with three years of experience in the development, implementation, and support of Onboard Video Surveillance and Recording Systems for the Public Transportation market.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Transit Solutions, LLC. - Zelienople, PA January 2017 - Present Systems Engineer
o System Engineer for numerous TransIT Solutions (TSI Video) mobile video system implementations, including Wheels (Norwalk, CT), Omnitrans (San Bernardino, CA), DTA (Duluth, MN), CATA (State College, PA), The Vine Transit(Napa Valley, CA). o Development of engineering guides and manuals.
o Project manager on multiple mobile video system transit installations. o Performance of End User and System Administrator Training for multiple mobile video system transit installations.
o Performance of End User support and maintenance of TSI equipment. o Performance of systems integration and acceptance testing for numerous mobile video installations.

Production Manager April 2014 – January 2017 o Planned, organized and managed operations, including ordering materials and supplies, workflow management and timely production
o Overcame obstacles and variables to maintain production efficiency, meet deadlines and achieve high levels of profitability
o Drove daily production activities with effective communication and leadership o Maintained and communicated daily productivity and shipment reports for all departments.

EDUCATION
High School Diploma
Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School, Midland, PA. April 2012

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Rusty Sours
(719) 646-9806

[email protected]

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

QUALITY MOBILE INSTALLATIONS - Knoxville, TN 2006 – Present President
o Senior installation manager of numerous large public transportation projects on surveillance, CAD/AVL, destination signs, GPS, and telecommunication electronics. o Proficient on all models of fixed route and paratransit fleet buses, such as New Flyer, Gillig, NABI, Orion, Proterra, Star Trans, etc.
o Experience on multiple prototype and pilot launches, including equipment mounting location, harness strain relief, signal tie-in points and various obstacles to ensure the longevity of the equipment. o Aiding the installation process of bus availability, pre/post check inspection, ATP, sign-off procedures on multiple public transportation projects.

BP AMACO – Durango, CO 2004 - 2006

Technician
o Fleet mechanic on all vehicles and equipment
o Installation and testing on driver “Tattle Tale” systems o Service and troubleshooting on after-market electronics and components installed on fleet

NEW COUNTRY AUTO CENTER – Durango, CO 2003 – 2004 Graphics Engineer
o Auto Mechanic
o Testing and diagnosing electrical problems on various types of vehicles

Education
GM Automotive Program
San Juan College, Farmington, NM

2003

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4. Work Plan for Each Required Task:

In

the

space below,

please

describe

in detail the methodology you

will

be utilizing

to

conduct

each task.

(Please attach additional sheets if needed.)

The pages below outline the methodology and processes TSI will use for the successful implementation of the TTS OBVSS project. These same processes have been used to successfully implement Onboard Video Surveillance Systems at more than 70 transit systems across north America.

TSI’s Compliance Matrix for all technical requirements can be found in Appendix C (separate document).

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4.1. Project Overview
TSI will provide/replace mobile Network Video Recorder (NVR) systems and software in accordance with the requirements outlined in

TTS’
s RFP

No. B2024

-
13 (Onboard Video
Surveillance System). At a high

-
level, this will include the following general activities.

Vehicle Side:
o Removal of existing onboard video surveillance hardware o Install TSI Nexus - NVR mobile NVR and wiring harness o Install TSI 16 TB -Solid State Drive (Dual Drive Configuration for Optional Redundancy) o Install new TSI Cameras (Interior and Exterior) to meet TTS ’s coverage requirements. o Integrate TSI’s Nexus - NVR with the following discrete vehicle inputs:
 Brakes
 Turn Signals/Blinkers
 Headlights
 Hazard Lights
 Reverse
o Integration with the existing MG-90 cellular routers. o Install TSI’s 4-color LED system health status display. o Install TSI’s Video Retention Button to allow for bus operator event triggering.

Facility Side:

Assist TTS with the installation, configuration, etc. of TSI’s NexView Server Video Management System (VMS) software on TTS Windows OS Server platform in a VM virtual server environment for TTS facilities.

Assist TTS with the installation, configuration, etc. of TSI’s NexView Client Video Management System (VMS) software on unlimited number of

TTS
client workstations/laptops.

Install one (1) Video Review (Docking) Station for removable SSD review at

the TTS

designated
location.
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4.2. Project Process
This Section of the proposal provides a detailed narrative describing the implementation related activities associated with the Onboard Video Surveillance project.

As with the adoption of any new technology… it all starts with the planning. The TSI Work Plan/Project Process outlined below has been used for the successful implementation of our Onboard Surveillance technologies at more than 70 transit agencies across North America. The TSI project team will work closely with

the TTS
stakeholders to ensure that we fully understand
your goals before beginning the project.

Project Kickoff and Survey

Start: 1 week from Notice to Proceed (NTP)

Duration: 1 week

TSI will

be onsite at the TTS facilities for a Project Kickoff Meeting and Site/Vehicle survey the first full week after contract signing and Notice to Proceed. These meetings and surveys will be held at the designated

TTS
facilities, and will include the following tasks:

Project Kickoff Meeting, Schedule and Requirements Review

:

This sequence of onsite

meeting
s
will entail discussions with the stakeholders within TTS to ensure that the TSI team thoroughly understands your operations and goals for this

project. The team will review and finalize the
proposed project schedule, as well as review the technical and project requirements p er the TTS RFP and TSI’s proposal response.

Onsite Facility Survey : Perform a detailed fixed end survey to determine

which TTS supplied
workstations/laptops will receive installations of the TSI NexView client software, as well as to determine the location for the TSI supplied server and the Review Stations to be installed.

Onsite Vehicle Survey: Perform detailed vehicle surveys at the

TTS
facility for each of the unique
bus styles that will be a part of this project. The purpose of these surveys will be to reach a preliminary agreement on equipment installation locations on each bus type as well as desired camera views.

Project Documentation

Start: Upon Notice to Proceed (NTP)

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Duration: 4 weeks – Submittal of Draft Documents

2 weeks additional

–
TTS review of Draft Documents and Submittal of Changes/Comments

2 weeks additional

–
TTS/TSI document review meeting and

TSI finalization of documents.

End of project

–
TSI submittal of “As Built” version of

SDD

document.

Upon Notice to Proceed, TSI will begin work on the draft documentation for the project.

TSI will
use the information collected during the “Project Kickoff and Survey” to finalize the draft documents, which will include the following:

o Project Schedule (finalized during project kickoff/survey week) o System Design Document (SDD)
o Acceptance Test Plan (ATP)

o Training Plan

o NexView Software User’s Manual (latest version)

TSI will first submit draft versions of these documents for TTS’s review. TTS shall review the submitted documents within two weeks, TTS will submit all desired documentation changes/comments to TSI. [NOTE: This submission of changes/comments can either be in written form, or through a virtual document review meeting held at the conclusion of the TTS document review process.]

TSI will then take the TTS recommended changes/comments as a basis for update of the draft documentation and subsequent submittal of the final versions.

TSI will also submit an “As Built” version of the System Design Document (SDD) towards the end of the project. This “As Built” version will contain updated photographs of final equipment installation locations and camera views for each unique vehicle style.

Sample Documentation can be found in Appendix B.

Order and Deliver Equipment

Start: 2 weeks after NTP (after completion of kickoff meeting and survey)

Duration: Approximately 8 weeks

Equipment will be ordered from suppliers

,
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supplied container. TSI plans to make two shipments. The first shipment will include the fixed end Review Stations, as well as all in

-
vehicle hardware necessary for the 4 Pilot vehicle
installations. The second shipment will include the production installation of in

-
vehicle hardware
for the rest of the fleet.

Installation and Test (Fixed End and Pilot Vehicles)

Start: 10 weeks from NTP

Duration: 2 weeks

Ten (10)

weeks
after receipt of Notice to Proceed (NTP), TSI will

begin installation of the

NexView
software onto each

TTS
identified workstation, laptop and server that is to receive the software.

Also, TSI will configure user groups accordingly with the privileges they should receive.

Additionally, TSI will install the Review Stations onto the

TTS
network.

In parallel with the start of fixed end installation, TSI will also begin installation of

all
Pilot vehicles.

Once Pilot Vehicle installations are complete and

TTS
/TSI have agreed on successful Vehicle
Acceptance Test (VAT) signoffs for each vehicle, the final Pilot Field

test will be performed

over
a 5-day period of time. TSI will make modifications/corrections as necessary throughout the

Pilot
Field test and achieve signoff from

TTS
prior to proceeding to Production Installations.

Installation and Test (Production Vehicles)

Start: 12 weeks from NTP

Duration: Estimated at 5 weeks based on 3 vehicle/day installation schedule

TSI will perform installations and Vehicle

Acceptance
Tests (VAT) on the remainder of the bus
fleet once the P ilot Test is complete. TSI has initially estimated 6 weeks for the production installation process based on an average rate of 3 vehicles/day (15 vehicles/ week).

[NOTE: This schedule can be adjusted as necessary based on bus availability, work hours and size of install crew that TSI

will
deploy for the project. This topic will be discussed during the initial kickoff meetings and surveys early in the project.]

Upon completion of the full fleet installations, TSI will work with

TTS
to perform a series of full-fleet
System Acceptance Tests (SAT) as outlined in the Acceptance Test Plan (ATP) document developed earlier in the project.

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our submitted and approved Acceptance Test Plan documents. During vehicle installation, TSI will utilize the previously approved System Design Document (SDD) to ensure that equipment placement and camera views agree with the approved locations/views in the

SDD.

TSI will utilize Quality Mobile Installations (QMI) as our install partner for the vehicle installation portion of this project

.
(Reference www.qualitymobileinstallations.com for additional information about QMI).

QMI specializes in the installation and servicing of mobile surveillance systems and other ITS technologies on transit buses and rail. QMI has performed mobile video installations for hundreds of different transit agencies and school systems on virtually every style of bus in existence. In particu lar, the staff of QMI have been involved in the installation of thousands of TSI mobile video systems at dozens of different agencies across North America

.

Training

Start: 13 weeks from NTP

Duration: 1 week

Training typically starts once a significant number of bus installations have been completed.

The training period is scheduled to occur over roughly a 1 -week period in a series of 4 -hour sessions. The actual number of days to complete will be based on the number of sessions needed to complete the training. TSI will work with

TTS
to determine the best timeframe and
schedule for this training.

At TSI we believe that training is one of the most important elements of any successful project.

After all, what good is a video system if you don’t know how to use

it or maintain it? The training
we provide has been developed by collaborating directly with our customers to ensure that each session is thorough and concise based on the user’s

knowledge level. TSI will provide a full
set of training documentation and end -user training courses as requested to TTS designated personnel as part of this project.

All training sessions will be performed at a

TTS
designated training room/facility and will include
personnel to be identified by TTS. Training will be performed by either the TSI Project Manager or the TSI Systems Engineer. Both individuals have considerable experience in performing training sessions at other transit agencies.

Based on our experience in the industry and lessons learned with other customers like

TTS
, we
understand that training needs to be refreshed from time-to-time and should be offered to new personnel that might join an agency after the initial deployment of the system.

TSI would like to
point out that our Gold Level Warranty

includes
one on-site visit per year to TTS for additional
training – at no additional cost.

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A detailed description of the three TSI provided training classes can be found below.

System Administrator Training
Course
Description:

This course will provide students with the knowledge necessary to both program and review videos from the video surveillance system.

Course
Objectives:

Students should be able to perform the following by the end of the course:

Provide an overview of the system components

Perform application installation and configuration

Perform system configuration programming
Maintain system configuration profiles

Modify system configuration settings

Remove and replace hard drives

Retrieve, export and review video
Update DVR firmware and configuration files
Update NexView software (server and client side)
Recommended
Audience:

Those users involved in the configuration of DVRs and/or the configuration of

NexView

software settings

Prerequisites for
Attending: NONE
Other Required
Courses: NONE
Location: Transit agency’s designated facility
Instructor: TSI Trainer
Delivery Method: Discussion, demonstration, and hands-on training

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Video Review User Training
Course
Description:

This course will provide students with the knowledge necessary to perform all functions within the

NexView
software.

Course Objectives:

By the end of the course, participants should be able to:

Identify each of the on-board system components
Video search based on date/time, event type, etc.

Retrieve, review and analyze data from within

NexView

Export video from within

NexView
to a hard drive, CD/DVD, or
another digital device

Set and modify

Nexus-
NVR configuration parameters from within
NexView
Create video queries for wireless upload from within

NexView

Monitor health-check information from within NexView
Recommended
Audience:

Those responsible for the review and dissemination of video, as well as the configuration of video system parameters.

Prerequisites for
Attending: NONE
Other Required
Courses: NONE
Location: Transit agency’s designated facility
Instructor: TSI Trainer
Delivery Method: Discussion, demonstration, and hands-on training

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System Installation and Maintenance Training
Course Description:

This course will provide students with the knowledge necessary to trouble-shoot, repair and replace the TSI mobile video system components on a bus.

Course Objectives:

By the end of the course participants should be able to:

Identify surveillance equipment components
Diagnose video problems

Remove and replace failed equipment (DVRs, hard drives, cameras, microphones, etc.)
Remove and replace video system hard drives
Perform preventative maintenance
Review operation and installation documents

Process TSI Return Material Authorization (RMA) documentation Recommended
Audience: Vehicle Equipment Maintenance Technicians
Prerequisites for
Attending:

Basic electrical system knowledge and mechanical skills Familiarity with vehicle electrical systems and schematics Experience with assembly, installation, and testing of vehicle equipment
Other Required
Courses: NONE
Location: Transit agency’s designated facility
Instructor: TSI Trainer
Delivery Method: Discussion, demonstration, and hands-on training

Project Warranty and Support

Start: Upon System Acceptance by

TTS

Duration: Base:

3 Years.

TSI will

provide three (3) years of Gold Level Warranty and Support as part of the base project.

The base three (3) years of Gold Level Warranty and Support will begin upon System Acceptance as shown on the schedule.

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4.3. TSI Warranty and Support
So, you have made it this far and you are still reading, and let’s be honest… reading any technical proposal is a mundane and monotonous task. The tough part of any project of this nature is the fact that you are going to live with the decision you make on this project for a minimum of 7 – 10 years and hopefully longer. It often comes down to selecting the vendor/partner that you feel will provide Torrance Transit with the highest level of ongoing support after the project is completed. TSI strongly encoura ges you to reach out to the references we have provided (more available upon request) and ask them… “How has TSI performed as a partner?” “Has TSI provided the level of support they promised?” “Is TSI responsive when challenges arise?”

TSI will provide, as part of our base offering , ( 3) years of Warranty and Support on all new hardware and software. TSI has proposed our Gold Level Warranty and Support which includes one site visit per year as long as TTS is under warranty. While onsite, TSI staff will work with

TTS

maintenance staff to train, review the general health of the TSI Video system and address any ongoing system challenges. Additional years of Warranty and Support (beyond

3 years) are
available if

TTS
desires to extend beyond the proposed options.

The following section provides a high

-
level description and effective periods of the Hardware Warranty as well as Operations and Maintenance support services included as part of the TSI Gold Level Warranty.

Hardware Warranty:

Base 3 years from final system acceptance.

Parts and labor associated with TSI provided hardware. This includes repair/replacement of any failed TSI hardware component shipped back by

TTS
to TSI’s depot repair facility via TSI’s online
Return Material Authorization (RMA) procedure. Under this plan, TTS will be responsible for all “remove and replace” of failed hardware components on the bus (after training by TSI personnel), and shipment back to the TSI depot repair facility. TSI will test the RMA’d component and either repair or replace the component. TSI will then be responsible for shipment of the repaired or new component back to the

TTS
facility.

Software Warranty:

Base 3 years from final system acceptance. Includes application of all patches, software updates and bug fixes as needed during the Warranty Period. [Additional years of hardware and software warranty

will be
priced in the options section of the pricing proposal].

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of the overall system, training and troubleshooting of any challenges to ensure the highest level of functionality of our system.

Phone Support:

For as long as hardware and software warranty are maintained.

Includes unlimited phone support during TSI operating hours.

Web Support:

All Web Support is Standard in TSI’s Gold Level Support plan.

TTS
software issues will be reported
through TSI’s Zendesk Support Portal system. In the TSI Zendesk Support Portal, the

TTS
user
reporting the issue will be allowed to select from 3 levels of issue “Severity” when logging the issue “ticket”. The severity level will be used to determine the following:

Initial TSI Response Time for this ticket.

Importance attributed to determining resolution to this issue.

Determination of whether the fix will be released as soon as possible through a “Patch Release” or wait for a future Minor or Major Release.

The following is a table of target “Response Times” associated with the Gold Level Warranty Program:

TTS Additional Monthly Onsite Support:

As part of the TT S procurement, TSI has proposed a monthly on -site service trip for one (1) technician for up to two (2) consecutive days. TSI has provided this pricing in the “Monthly Services” line item of the price sheet.

Typically, on

-
site services are priced as part of a custom-warranty package after extensive discussion with the procuring agency regarding frequency, length of time, level of service, and expectations surrounding the on -site service visits. Given that the RFP did not provide specific details regarding the on-site service trip requirements, TSI has provided this monthly on-site service trip as an option to Torrance Transit. If desired, TSI will work with Torrance Transit to create a customer service plan based on the agency's exact needs upon award of this procurement.

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RESPONSE TIME, COVERAGE AND SEVERITY DESCRIPTIONS:

Response times are measured within the hours of coverage included in the Plan Level.

[2] Holidays are as defined by TSI and encompass typical business holidays observed in the United States.

Severity Definitions:
 Severity 1 (S1): Video recording or video archiving has failed, and there is no reasonable work around available.

 Severity 2 (S2): Archived video retrieval has failed, but the video exists on the longer

-term
storage.
 Severity 3 (S3): Software feature is not functioning but does not affect the day-to-day operation of the system. This severity level may also include user training issues

Other:

Documentation updates as they become available

Item Severity
Level Gold Plan
Hours of Coverage 8/5 phone support excluding holidays [2] Phone Response
Time [1]
Severity 1 2 hours
Severity 2 4 hours
Severity 3 Next business day
Turnaround for RMA
Repair and/or
Replacement
Components
Shipment within 3 business days from arrival at
TSI designated return facility
Onsite Level 1
Repair (if needed) Within 48 hours of notification of needed repair
Onsite Training Request at least a 2 week notice for
scheduling of additional onsite training.
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5. TSI Proposed Onboard Solution
With a sole focus of providing high quality onboard video surveillance technologies for public transit, Torrance Transit can rest assured that each component of our solution has been designed specifically to meet the harsh demands of the public transit environment.

In addition to our s

ystem
being designed specifically for the transit industry, TSI’s video solution has also been developed an “Open Architecture” platform. This “open

–
architecture” design
allows the TSI suite of products to easily integrate with many transit hardware/software infrastructures - on both the

O

nboard and the

Fixed E
nd side of the equation.

The “open architecture” design has also allowed TSI to successfully integrate our Nexus recorders to cameras supplied by virtually every video surveillance provider in the industry including Safety Vision, Apollo, MobileView, Seon,

March Networks, REI, and Axis – just to
mention a few. This has allowed many of our customers (should they so choose) to save a tremendous amount of time and money by reusing their former investment in onboard cameras from 3rd party providers. For TTS this could potentially be an option for any buses currently equipped with IP cameras, saving on the purchase of hardware and installation costs.

TSI’s transit specific focus has allowed our company the ability to design/develop features that are based on the needs of transit systems across North America. One area where this transit specific focus is showcased is our ability and willingness to work with other third-party products, such as CAD/AVL solution providers.

TSI has successfully integrated with many of the industry’s leading CAD/AVL providers such as INiT, Avail Technologies, Orbital, and Equans. The TSI integration with Clever Devices is completed and in the testing phase and will be ready for implementation by kick -off. TSI believes that this level of integration is a testament to our focus on the public transit industry.

5.1. Vehicle Subsystem
In this Section TSI will describe what the proposed solution for the TTS OBVSS project will look like based on the requirements outlined in this RFP. The TSI proposed solution includes the installation of our Nexus -NVR network video recorder as the replacement for the existing onboard video recorder; as well as other ancillary equipment associated with a fully functioning mobile video surveillance solution. In the following subsections you will find detailed hardware and software descriptions and diagrams f or both the Vehicle and Fixed -End Subsystems of our proposed solution. In addition, detailed product specification sheets for TSI provided products can also be found in

Appendix A
of this proposal.

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designed specifically to meet the harsh demands of the public transit environment.

This Vehicle Subsystem section of the proposal provides details regarding the components that TSI will be proposing for the onboard portion of the project. Each vehicle within this project will be equipped with the same core components to ensure continuity and interchangeability across the fleet.

Nexus – Network Video Recorder (NVR)
Our industry leading Nexus-NVR mobile network
video recorder is

specifically
designed for the
Public Transportation market. The

Nexus
-NVR
supports up to 32 channels (cameras) of IP video;
the first 8 cameras through the
embedded/integrated 8 port PoE switch (see
picture right) and up to 24 additional cameras
through additional external PoE switches that
can be attached via a “daisy-chain” configuration. For this TTS project we will simply utilize the embedded/integrated 8 port PoE switch shown in this picture along with (1) one additional POE Switch. In addition to video, the

Nexus
-NVR supports audio on each IP channel for any camera
that has embedded audio in the camera.

Beyond video and audio, the

Nexus
-NVR serves as a central hub for the collection of
metadata such as GPS latitude/longitude/speed, up to 6 discrete inputs, accelerometer (G- Force) readings, and optional interfaces to other on-board systems. All data is stored on an integrated removable dual disk drive, with our standard 2TB’s of solid-state storage on a dual drive configuration, or up to

an optional

16TB’s of solid

-
state storage if

desired
. Security
measures include a keyed on/off switch and locking hard drive to prevent tampering.

The Nexus-NVR also supports a full suite of wireless viewing and download/upload capabilities over any type of IP-based wireless network. When integrated with TSI’s NexView

software, the
Nexus-NVR is the mobile solution of choice for the discerning transit agency.

Key features include:
o Mobile rated Network Video Recorder.
o 8 IP video channels (embedded PoE), or up to 32 IP video channels [ by adding external daisy chained PoE switches such as TSI’s 8 port external PoE switch]. o H.264 High Profile compression
o Up to 30 fps/camera
o Integrated (3) axis accelerometer
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o Up to 16TB of storage
o Up to 4K camera resolutions .
o J-1939 Interface
o Plug-and-play IP camera functionality
o Additional ethernet port that will be used for connectivity to the Digi router on this project.
o GPS interface (on this project we will use the Digi unit for GPS) o LED system health status interface
o Interface for backup camera display
TSI supports interfaces to voltage

-
controlled signals, active high, or active low with 0 to 5

–
24 volts. TSI’s Nexus

-
NVR will support up to 6-discreet inputs from within the bus including the following for this project:
o Left Turn
o Right Turn
o Brake
o Headlights
o Hazard Lights
TSI also supports J-1939 configuration on newer buses allowing for additional discrete connections.

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TSI PoE Switch
The proposed

Nexus
– NVR is designed to accommodate up to (8) IP cameras
through a built PoE switch. For this project TSI will be installing our remote PoE switch to accommodate

up to (16) IP

cameras. Each bus will utilize (1) PoE
switch.

TSI is utilizing this switch in combination with the

Nexus
-NVR and NexView
software to easily manage and configure TSIP cameras. A key benefit of this managed switch is that it allows the

Nexus
-NVR to automatically configure TSIP
cameras using only a Nexus

-
NVR configuration file (plug and play capabilities).

This kind of automatic configuration will drastically cut down on the complexity and time required to program the IP cameras. Users can avoid h aving to log directly into an IP camera, with this switch they are able to set all TSIP camera configuration settings through the Nexus

-
HVR.

This switch is specifically designed for the public transit environment. The wide operating temperature range of

–
40 °C to °75 C will always allow the POE switch to operate. The 8 -32V Power input allows the switch to be powered on in any vehicle applicatio n. The switch comes with Din

-
Rail or multi -directional mounting option, this allows for more flexibility with the installation location.

Storage Media

TSI is proposing our unique solid -state dual drive configuration for onboard video storage. The proposed solution meets or exceeds the required 30 days of video storage. A key feature proposed by TSI with its

Nexus
- NVR is our exclusive Hybrid Data
Management System (HDMS). TSI’s HDMS is a unique dual drive configuration that comes with considerable flexibility in solid state sizes, styles and configuration options.

These drives are designed with a

failover drive configuration. Failover drive configuration automatically handles the failure of a single internal drive by 1) automatically switching over to the second internal drive, 2) illuminating the red LED on the LED status unit – indicating a dri

ve
failure, and 3) reporting the drive failure to TSI’s NexView software over the next wireless download of status data.

The SSD

options available within the TSI suite of products include:

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o 16TB solid state drive (SSD) – consisting of dual internal 8TB SSDs

TSI Nexus - NVR drive sizes will continue to increase upon the future release of larger capacity

2.5” mobile rated SATA drives.

TSI LED System Health Status Display

TSI will provide and install our high-quality 4-color LED System Health Status Display for use on this project. One unit will be installed as part of each DVR installation.

The TSI LED System Health Status Display will be mounted in the bus operator’s area in a location that is easy to see. The actual location is determined during the vehicle surveys and agreed upon by both the

TTS
staff and TSI.

TSI Video Event Button

TSI will provide and install our Event Button as part of each bus installation activity.

The Event Button differs slightly from an Emergency Alarm Button. Examples of when the Event Button is used are, a slip and fall with no apparent physical injury, mild confrontation between bus passenger and operator , etc. This button is installed in an agreed upon location near the bus operator. The TSI Event Button allows the bus operator to trigger or “mark” a video event for video retention while the system is recording. An event video is protected from overwriting on the disk until the video event is removed by an authorized user, or until the video is automatically uploaded, via Wi -Fi in the yard, through the

NexView

software. The length of this event (both pre

-
event time and
post-event time) is a configurable item from within the

NexView

software while setting up the
DVR configuration parameters. TSI will work with your agency (prior to bus installation) to determine the proper “pre” and “post” event time to be configured for this event button.

TSI can also interface to the existing Emergency Alarm Button if desired, allowing video to also be tagged during emergency events.

TSIP-27 Internal Camera with Microphone

TSI’s Slim Line IR Wedge IP Cameras

provide
amazing video quality of
an IP camera in an extremely low

-
profile and vandal resistant
enclosure, specifically designed for mobile use. This 3.0 Megapixel camera provides superior image quality over that available in a standard analog camera or lower reso lution HD cameras. With a resolution of up to 2065 x 1565, the TSI Slim Line

IR Wedge IP Camera
provides your transit agency with the ability to produce true 1080p HD video and more.

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The TSI Interior Slim – Line IR wedge camera fully meets the requirement for “HD” video and provides excellent video quality in both day and night conditions. The IR can be turned off if not needed allowing

transit agencies

to better manage spare equipment inventory.

Key features of the TSI IP cameras include:

o Up to 3.0 Megapixel resolution (>1080p). The camera can be configured to lower resolutions as well, including 1080p, 720p and even VGA.

o Integrated Audio
o Integrated IR illumination for 0.0 lux capability

Each interior TSI IP camera is equipped with an internal microphone for audio capabilities, however, cameras can be configured during setup to turn -off audio capabilities if desired. A typical setup would provide recording on all interior cameras (up to 32 ) with the ability to turn off audio on specific cameras when reviewing video. This method allows users to “zero-in” on a conversation.

TSIP-360

-
IRM
A true IP/HD camera powered via standard PoE ethernet cabling, the TSI 360° IR IP Camera is versatile, reliable, and ideal for interior bus and rail installations. With excellent video quality during both day and night conditions, this 360° dome camera is

well equipped for surveillance
recording whenever and wherever the need arises.

TSI’s 360° IR IP Cameras give you the amazing video quality of an IP camera with a full 360° view and vandal resistant enclosure, specifically designed for mobile use. This 9.0 Megapixel camera provides superior image quality over that available in a standard analog camera or lower resolution HD cameras. With a resolution of up to 3000x3000, the TSI 360° IP Camera provides your transit agency with the ability to produce true 3K HD quality and higher.

The TSI 360° IR camera fully meets the requirement for “HD” video and provides excellent video quality in both day and night conditions. The IR can be turned off if not needed allowing

transit
agencies to better manage spare equipment inventory. The 360° field of view can be presented in numerous ways from a fisheye view to multiple regions of interest

.

Key features of the TSI 360° IR IP cameras include:
 Up to 9.0 Megapixel resolution (3K). The camera can be configured to lowe

r
resolutions as well, including 2K, 1080p, and 720p.
 Integrated Audio
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 Integrated IR illumination for 0.0 lux capability
 Fisheye Lens for 180° Panoramic and 360° Surround View

TSIP-28

-

3.6 Exterior Camera (Sideview)

A true IP camera powered via standard PoE ethernet cabling, the rugged TSI Exterior Wedge style

IR camera provides excellent video quality in both
day and night conditions. The IR can be turned off if not needed, allowing agencies

better management of spare equipment inventory. The TSI Sideview cameras are designed to be easily aligned/aimed by simply loosening the 4 bolts around the orbital lens allowing users the ability to quickly adjust cameras when necessary.

Key features of the TSI Exterior

Wedge
IP cameras include:
o Up to 3.0 Megapixel resolution (>1080p). The camera can be configured to lower resolutions as well, including 1080p, 720p and VGA.

o Integrated IR illumination for 0.0 lux capability
o IP67 rated housing

TSIP-28 Exterior Camera (Rear Facing)

A true IP camera powered via standard PoE ethernet cabling, the TSI Exterior Wedge style

IR camera provides excellent video quality in both day and night conditions. The IR can be turned off if not needed, allowing

agencies

better management of spare equipment inventory. The TSI Rear Facing cameras are designed to be easily aligned/aimed by simply loosening the 4 bolts around the orbital lens allowing users the ability to quickly adjust cameras when necessary.

Key features of the TSI Exterior

Wedge
IP cameras include:
o Up to 3.0 Megapixel resolution (>1080p). The camera can be configured to lower resolutions as well, including 1080p, 720p and VGA.

o Integrated IR illumination for 0.0 lux capability
o IP67 rated housing

Integration with the existing MG

-
90 Routers
As previosly mentioned, TSI will interface our Nexus

-
NVR to the existing Sierra Wireless MG -90
routers for the purpose of performing a complete set of wireless and GPS interface functions, including the following:

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o Automatic wireless upload of “event” data (video, audio, metadata) over Wi - Fi and/or Cellular
o Automatic wireless upload of “user query” data (video, audio, metadata) over Wi - Fi and/or Cellular
o Automatic wireless upload of “user graphical query” data (video, audio, metadata) over Wi - Fi and/or Cellular
o Automatic wireless upload of “health status” data (DVR, Solid State Drives, Cameras, GPS) over Wi - Fi and/or Cellular
o Automatic wireless upload of “Nexus - NVR” log data over Wi-Fi and/or Cellular o Live viewing over wireless (Wi-Fi and/or Cellular)
o Automatic firmware download (fixed end to vehicle) over wireless (Wi-Fi and/or Cellular) for any subset of vehicles
o Automatic Nexus-NVR configuration download (fixed end to vehicle) over wireless (Wi-Fi and/or Cellular) for any subset of vehicles
o Collection of Sierra Wireless GPS data (lat/lon, speed, time) by Nexus - NVR via standard NMEA GPS interface.
o Optional Time-sync with Sierra Wireless GPS time. [NOTE: Alternatively, can configure Nexus-NVR for time

-

sync with TTS server time via Wi

-
Fi synch.]
OPTIONAL:

15 ” Passenger Awareness Monitor
TSI is proposing our industry leading 1 5” Daylight Readable Monitor in compliance for a Passenger Awareness Monitor.

These Daylight Readable monitors are ideal for use in bright conditions with indirect or

reflected bright light to produce
much clearer, easy -to-see images. They feature a
protective Anti-Reflective outer glass, and Optical Bonding to eliminate internal reflections.

The proposed monitor is designed using Optical Bonding, which is a technology that reduces reflections caused by the glass as well as improving contrast.

The proposed monitor comes with a ruggedized/commercial grade ABS enclosure.

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TSI is proposing a (10) camera solution for all buses. This configuration includes three standard TSIP interior cameras and two TSIP 360 cameras. The TSI 360 camera provides 4 separate views (regions of interest) from one camera. This layout will provide a

total of
(11) interior views.

The exterior cameras on the 40’ buses include (4) sideview cameras and (1) rear facing camera.
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The Trolley Buses have been quoted with a total of 8- cameras. The image below represents a standard configuration for this type of vehicle. The TSI proposed system includes (1) standard interior forward facing IP camera and (2) TSI 360 IP cameras with (4)

separate views. (Areas of
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Optional
Monitor
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5.2. Fixed End Subsystem
This Fixed End Subsystem section of the proposal provides details regarding the components (both hardware and software) that TSI has proposed for the

Fixed End

portion of the project.

TSI Video is committed to providing our customers with a robust and innovative software platform th at enables those customers to work both effectively and efficiently. TSI Video understood in Q2 of 2023 that browser -based functionality would be needed to compliment our current client software offering. With that goal in mind, TSI began the largest development project in our company’s history and created a multi-phase development project spanning multiple years to bring our browser

-
based software to fruition.

As of

Q
4 2024, Phase 1 of TSI’s browser-based development project has been completed and is able to be implemented at customer sites

. Phase 1 included the design and development of
user specific dashboards, the ability to view fleet status, the ability to generate video requests (Video Queries, Geographical Queries, Ridership Validation Jobs), manage server tasks, and manage fleet communication as well as download/job statistics. With the conclusion of Phase 1, Phase 2 of the browser-based development project has begun. Phase 2 will enable users to view video playback within a browser, configure devices, and perform advanced diagnostics.

T

SI’s current development timeline estimates that Phase 2 of the browser based NexView software will be available by Q4 2025 . We believe this solution will provide users with flexibility needed in today’s transit workspace. With the conclusion of browser -based development, customers will no longer need to schedule client

-
based software rollout.

TSI NexView Software

TSI is in the middle of our largest development effort in the last 10 years as we have completely redesigned the NexView Software platform to a browser-based offering. This project kicked-off in late 2023 and has been ongoing through 2024. At the writing o f this proposal the redesign is approximately 50% complete and is scheduled for completion in the middle of 2025 with customer rollout in late 2025.

TSI currently has several features available that are ready for use as a web -based software solution. Web based functionality available today are the following:
 Fleet Status
 Job Status
 Permission Management

 Video Requests
 Video Archive Playback
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TSI is currently testing the video query functionality. The screenshot below demonstrates the new dashboard feature which provides a glance into the system. TSI has worked extremely hard to make the new browser-based solution both appealing, user friendly, and highly efficient.

The TTS project deployment schedule will determine the initial backend software configuration/setup. TSI is committed to providing

TTS
with the web-based solution once all testing
is fully completed.

TSI wants to be very clear in that each of the features and functionality outlined in the pages below will be included in the development of the browser

-
based solution.

Initially, TSI will provide a complete set of TSI

NexView
Client and Server software to

TTS
for all
locations identified by

TTS
for this project. All client and server TSI licensing has been priced as “Enterprise Licenses” and available for use on as many servers, virtual servers and client workstations/laptops at each

TTS
location.

The TSI

NexView

software is a sophisticated client/server software suite that runs on any standard MS Windows 10 or later workstation or laptop, and any MS Windows Server 2016 or later server.

TTS will use TSI’s NexView software for reviewing video, audio, and related data; configuring Nexus - NVR systems; as well as performing all fleet management, video query and diagnostic functions.

The following are the minimum and recommended requirements for proper function of this software:
o HD Video (IP Camera) Recommended:
 Intel Core i7 or Equivalent

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 16GB DDR3 Memory or Higher
 HDD space is on an as needed basis, but a minimum of 50GB

The user interface for the

NexView
software utilizes a tab

-
based GUI for easy access to multiple
functions of the

NexView

software. The primary tabs for the

NexView
Software are as follows:

 Fleet Tab: The “Fleet” tab relates to current fleet status. It allows for users to quickly assess any issues in the fleet by applying filters such as warnings or errors. Customizable and sortable columns allow the user to quickly visualize buses that have failed to

connect to the
server recently.
 Jobs: The “Jobs” tab provides users the ability to create video requests for specific video segments and view the current download status and progress of these requests. This tab also allows users to configure and modify regularly scheduled tasks such as Status Checks, Time Syncs, Configuration Syncs, etc.
 Video Playback: The tab “Video Playback” is intended to be used for all forms of video playback, whether from the video archive, direct from the

Nexus -
NVR, opening a local
Video Playback: The tab “Video Playback” is intended to be used for all forms of video playback, whether from the video archive, direct from the Nexus-NVR, opening a local file, or streaming live video. All functions of review and export are performed on this tab as well.
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file, or streaming live video. All functions for video review and exporting of video are performed on this tab as well.
 Configuration: In the tab “Configuration”, all primary functions of programming or configuring the Nexus - NVR are addressed. This tab allows for pushing or saving configuration files as well as viewing saved and/or synchronized configuration files. Sync’d configuration files allow users to view the current configuration of a vehicle without the vehicle being present. “Configuration” also allows users to customize every aspect of the Nexus - NVR including inputs, alarms, cameras, frame rates, actions, recor ding styles, and many more functions.
 Service: The “Service” Tab is an advanced functionality tab that allows the users to interact with the DVR and Server for elevated investigation of

Nexus
- NVRs and server database
inspection. The “Service” tab also lets the user manage firmware versions held on the server for rollout or reference history.

NexView Software – User Rights Management
NexView manages user rights either using an internal user permission structure maintained in the database or associates with Active Directory and can assign roles based on the user’s groups.

Within the software, specific users (or associated group if active directory is used) are granted permissions based on that user’s (or group’s) assignment by the system administrator. Depending on the piece of functionality or option within the software, restricted items may simply not be present or provide a dialog box stating the user does not have permission to perform the action they are attempting.

The NexView software “User management” console is a separate menu item that allows system administrators to configure groups and users for permissions in the software. User setup can not only be limited to certain tabs within

NexView

, but also certain functions within certain tabs. This
feature paired with Active Directory integration allows for efficient and easy user configuration.

User interaction to the server application configuration is done through the

NexView
client (after
initial configuration through the server application installation process). This window allows for configuration of Active Directory, SMTP servers, email groups, and standard server application functions.

NexView Software – Fleet Status and Alerts
User email alerts are broken into three (3) different categories:
o Maintenance Alerts – alerts such as camera outages and HDD/SSD issues o Event Downloads – alerts that are created when automatic event video downloads occur
o Server Application Status Alerts – alerts that are sent when the server application stops or starts
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The image below shows a sample Fleet Status screen, including information such as:
 Color coded fleet status
 Date/Time of last status
 Bus Number
 IP Address
 Firmware Version
 Drive Size and Quantity
 Drive Temperature

Client based fleet-
status tab.

New browser-
based fleet-

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NexView Software - Onboa rd Equipment Remote Configuration The NexView software allows users to create groups of vehicles based on their planned configuration parameters (Number of Cameras, Inputs, Recording Preferences, etc.). Once created, these groups allow the user to wirelessly push configuration changes to the groups of vehicles, or to a single vehicle if the user prefers. This functionality is ideal for post implementation changes to optimize the use of the system.

NexView also allows the user to wirelessly push firmware updates in a safe manner to the Nexus – NVR to allow for remote firmware upgrades. This eliminates the need for a technician to physically connect to each individual bus for a firmware upgrade.

NexView Software - Data Management
Management of video data within the

NexView

software streamlines the process of accessing,
viewing, and maintaining video clips. Only users with proper credentials can access

NexView’s
“Video Archive”. The “Video Archive” houses all video clips that have been requested or automatically downloaded from the vehicle’s Nexus – NVRs. Within the “Video Archive”, each clip is labeled with not only a description, but also ancillary data such as the requestor of the video, the bus number, the date and time of clip, etc. These searchable and filterable fields allow for quick access to video clips that are recent, or as old as your video archive. The “Video Archive” also manages the retention of all videos, whether short

-
term, long-term, or indefinite.

The short

-
term a

nd long
-term retention times are user configurable. This allows the “Video Archive” to automatically thin video data if the feature is enabled.

NexView Software - Video Access and Viewing
Playback of video within NexView enables the user’s ability to playback video images from multiple cameras on the vehicle in a synchronous fashion. All video, audio, and metadata is automatically linked and time -stamped to ensure that all camera angles and metadata are displayed in a unif orm and consistent fashion. Playback functionality includes audio channel isolation, varying playback speeds (1/4x to 8x), and image manipulation (contrast, hue, saturation). User

-
configurable window resizing, and dual -monitor support ensure that users can efficiently and effectively work with the clip they have selected.

NexView Software - Video Export
NexView provides the TTS user with the ability to export video in three different formats:
o NexView (Native) Format: Video clips exported in this format are only readable by another NexView video user via NexView software.
o 3rd Party (Wrap) Format: Video clips exported as “wraps” are usable by any 3rd party user that does not have the NexView software. These exports remain in a secure format but are combined with the video viewer software in a single executable (.exe) file. In this way, a 3rd party user can simply receive the .exe file, load it onto their workstation/laptop, double click on the .exe file and have full access to view the video, audio and associated metadata stored on that clip. For security purposes, the

NexView

software also allows a
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user to include a password with the “Wrap” format exports – thereby ensuring that the clip is not used by unauthorized users.
o AVI format: For those users desiring a standard non-secure output format type viewable through other video viewing software, the NexView

software allows for .AVI format export.

NexView Software - Video Export Watermark and Encryption

TSI understands the need to ensure the integrity of video files within public transit. As such, we have implemented the following process to ensure video data files remain safe and unaltered.

The image data is hashed using a proprietary algorithm that uses

a value (called “salt” in
cryptography) to calculate a checksum for the given image data. The checksum is not a cryptographic checksum, but more an algorithm to reliably detect manipulation on the data. If the checksum fails against the data, an error message is presented over the video data. As shown in the image below, if any of the individual video streams have been altered, there is a “Digital Signature Invalid!” notification that appears.

Nexus Review Stations
TSI has included (1) Nexus Video Review Station (Docking Station) for this project. The TSI Review Station is a networkable device that can be connected to the

TTS
wide area network for general
use across the network, or directly to a single workstation. The Review Station serves as the means of reviewing video/audio/metadata off the removable hard drive that has been taken off the bus for review back at the TTS offices. Any TTS workstation on the network loaded with NexView software can review data on the Review Station provided the user has the correct privileges and network access to the Review Station.

Integration
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In addition to our system being designed specifically for the transit industry, TSI’s video solution has also been developed on an “Open Architecture” platform. This “Open

–
Architecture”.

Clever Devices
At TSI this type of interface/development has become quite commonplace. TSI has successful interfaces for

many of the industry’s leading CAD/AVL providers, in fact we would be shocked if any of our competitors have as many

fully functional

interfaces developed and deployed with
the leading ITS solution providers. TSI currently has functional interfaces to INiT, Avail Technologies, Orbital, Clever

-
Devices and Equans for the sharing of meta

-
data such as

:

o Driver ID
o Work/Run ID
o Route ID
o Route Name
o Direction I/O
o Last Stop
o Early/Late

The TSI integration with Clever Devices is completed and in the testing phase and will be ready for implementation by kick-off.

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References:

Please supply the names of companies/agencies for which you recently supplied comparable goods/services as requested in this RFP.

A minimum of three (3) references
is required; additional references are optional.

References from public agencies are
preferred.

Do not include

the
City of Torrance as a reference for this RFP

.

1 Name of
Company/Agency: Foothill Transit
Street Address: 100 S. Vincent Ave. Suite 200
City. State, Zip Code: West Covina, CA 91790
What Product/Service
did you provide to this
Company/Agency?
Foothill Transit began its partnership with TSI Video in 2012 and since that point in time has completed several fleet- wide upgrade projects to its 230-vehicle fleet of Fixed Route Buses. Throughout its partnership, TSI has
performed two fleet - wide full system upgrade projects, several fleet - wide component level upgrade projects,
and has provided the latest on - board video surveillance technology on all new bus purchases for Foothill Transit Fleet. TSI has continued to provide commissioning trips, at no cost to the customer, for every new bus procurement
delivery each year. Most recently, in 2024, TSI began a fleet wide upgrade project to transition the Foothill Fleet to solid-state drives, integrate the on-board video system with Avail Technologies CAD/AVL system, and add
NexView-PRO functionality to Foothill’s entire fleet.

Name of Person to
Contact:

Mr. Roland Cordero, Director of Maintenance and
Vehicle Technology
Phone Number of
Contact: 626 - 931 - 7246
Email Address of
Contact: [email protected]

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2 Name of
Company/Agency: Intercity Transit
Street Address: 526 Pattison St. SE
City. State, Zip Code: Olympia, WA 98501
What Product/Service
did you provide to this
Company/Agency?
Intercity Transit has been a partner agency of TSI Video since 2009. Throughout the course of this long-tenured relationship TSI has successfully completed several
projects ranging in scope and complexity, from full fleet system retrofits to fleet - wide IP camera upgrades, and through several long-term support contracts. Over this same period, TSI has also continued to provide new
systems with the latest on - board video surveillance
technology for Intercity Transit’s new bus purchases
supplying them with free on-site commissioning and
support trips for all deliveries. Most recently, in 202 4, TSI and Intercity signed a new 4-year support and warranty
agreement that covers hardware warranty, software
support, NexView - PRO licensing, and on - site support trips through the end of 2027.

Name of Person to
Contact: Mr. Jason Aguero, CIO
Phone Number of
Contact: 360 - 705 - 5807
Email Address of
Contact: [email protected]

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3 Name of
Company/Agency: OmniTrans (San Bernardino, CA)
Street Address: 1700 W. 5th .

City. State, Zip Code: San Bernardino, CA 92411
What Product/Service
did you provide to this
Company/Agency?
The initial project included the implementation of the
Verint mDVR solution whish was deployed in 2010 by TSI
(a reseller of Verint product). In July 2015 Verint
announced end-of-life of their entire suite of mobile
video surveillance products. In October 2016 OmniTrans released an RFP for the replacement of Verint video
surveillance solution on their entire fleet of vehicles, TSI was the successful proposer and was awarded the
contract in February 2017. The initial project was simply the replacement of the existing Verint DVR on the entire fleet of buses with integration the existing ancillary
components such as cameras, LED Status Indicator,
Event Button, etc. Since the initial project
implementation OmniTrans has procured several new
buses equipped with TSI’s full suite of products.

In 2024 OmniTrans did a fleetwide upgrade of their video system migrating to a full suite of IP camera technology.

This project included the installation of a PoE switch, new cameras and cabling across the fleet.

Name of Person to
Contact: Mr. Joseph Tibiita
Phone Number of
Contact: 909 - 379 - 7249
Email Address of
Contact: [email protected]
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22 ATTACHMENT 1

STATE OF

CALIFORNIA

PROPOS

ER’S AFFIDAVIT

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

____________________

________ being first duly sworn

deposes and says:

1. That he/she is the ___________________________ of _____________________________

(Title of Office) (Name of Company)

Hereinafter called “proposer”, who has submitted to the City of Torrance a proposal for

__________________________________________________________________________

(Title of RFP)

2. That the proposal

is genuine; that a

ll statements of fact in the proposal
are true;

3. That the proposal

was not made in the interest or behalf of any person, partnership, company, association, organization or corporation not named or disclosed;

4. That the Proposer did not, directly or indirectly, induce solicit or agree with anyone el

se to submit a false or
sham proposal, to refrain from proposing, or to withdraw his proposal, to raise or fix the proposal price of the Proposer or of anyone else, or to raise or fix any overhead, profit or cost element of the Proposer’s price or the price of anyone else; and did not attempt to induce action prejudicial to the interest of the City of Torrance, or of any other Proposer, or anyone else interested in the proposed contract;

5. That the Proposer has not in any other manner sought by collusion to secure for itself an advantage over the other Proposer or to induce action prejudicial to the interests of the City of Torrance, or of any other Proposer or of anyone else interested in the proposed contract;

6. That the Proposer has not accepted any proposal from any subcontracto

r or materialman through any
proposal depository, the bylaws, rules or regulations of which prohibit or prevent the Proposer from considering any proposal from any subcontractor or material man, which is not processed through that proposal

depository,
or which prevent any subcontractor or materialman from proposing to any contractor who does not use

the
facilities of or accept proposals from or through such proposal depository;

7. T hat the Proposer did not, directly or indirectly, submit the Proposer’s proposal

price or any breakdown
thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulge information or data relative thereto, to any corporation, partnership, company, association, organization,

proposal
depository, or to any member or agent thereof, or to any individual or group of individuals, except to the City of Torrance, or to any person or persons who have a partnership or other financial interest with said Proposer in its business.

8. That the Proposer has not been debarred from participation in any State or Federal works project.

Dated this ____ day of ________________, 20_____.

_____________________________________

(Proposer Signature)

_____________________________________

(Title)

Matthew White
President
Transit Solutions, LLC. (DBA: TSI Video)
RFP No. B2024-13 RFP for the Purchase and Installation of an On-Board Video Surveillance System 10 January
25 President
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Submittal

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Vi

deo
Price Proposal
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Transit Solutions, LLC (DBA: TSI Video) is pleased to present the attached pricing proposal related to TTS RFP No. B2024-13 Purchase and Installation of an On-Board Video Surveillance System. TSI believes it has provided a thorough and accurate pricing form as it pertains to the project described within the RFP. Prior to reviewing the pricing proposal, TSI wishes to highlight several key points of interest as it relates to the pricing for this procurement. We ask that you take a moment to review these details as you begin your review of TSI’s pricing proposal:

PRICE PROPOSAL HIGHLIGHTS
Purpose Built Hardware
NVR: TSI’s NEXUS-NVR recorder is unique to Public Transportation by not only being fully NDAA & Buy America compliant, but also being the only recorder in the industry to be fully manufactured in the United States.

Solid State Drives: TSI has proposed 16TB Solid State Drives in every vehicle configuration in order to maximize retention time based on TTS’s desired retention periods.

IP Cameras: TSI’s line of industry leading IP Cameras are fully NDAA compliant and offer unique flexibility such as dual output functionality, allowing almost any camera on the vehicle to be displayed to a monitor and recorded the NVR simultaneously.

Future Proof Software
NexView: TSI’s NexView software is designed specifically for Video Surveillance in Public Transportation. TSI began development of our next generation web-based NexView interface in January 2024 and has already released Phase 1 of the web based user interface. TSI will be releasing the completed web based interface to all Agency customers in 2025. This web based user interface is fully backwards compatible with all TSI hardware.

VIDEO SURVEILLANCE
City of Torrance
3031 Torrance BLVD
Torrance, CA 90503
RE: RFP No. B2024-13 Purchase and Installation of an On-Board Video Surveillance System January 10, 2025
TTS Procurement Team,
(o) 724-473-0336 x111
(c) 410-980-9696
525 W. New Castle St.,
Zelienople, PA
Phone
[email protected]
Email Address
TSI Video
525 W. New Castle St.

Zelienople, PA 16063
Price Proposal
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(“Future Proof Software” Cont.)
NexView-PRO: As part of this procurement, TSI has included the licensing costs for its full suite of PRO features in “NexView-PRO” across TTS’s entire fleet. This feature set includes:

Cellular Functionality (Live look-in, remote video download, etc.) CAD-AVL Integration (Clever Devices)
Ridership Validation Module
Blurring Functionality (Post video download)
Geographical Video Queries (Map based search function)
Live Fleet Map (Real time map of all on-route vehicles with cellular) Industry Specific Service & Support
“We know transit, because transit is all that we do!”: Its not just a catch-phrase, its a commitment

. With TSI, you are guaranteed to be working directly with a team of caring professionals that truly know “Video Surveillance for Public Transportation”, because this is all we do, 24/7/365! TSI is the trusted partner of nearly 100 public transportation agencies across the US & Canada with over 10,000 active vehicles under management all operating on TSI’s purpose built NEXUS platform.

As you begin to review the pricing proposal provided, we hope that the highlights shown above will remind you that TSI has not only thoroughly reviewed and incorporated the requirements in the RFP into our proposal, but also is providing a solution & team that has a 16 year proven track record of success with Public Transit Agencies just like you! If there are any questions or points of clarification needed as you review the attached pricing document, please feel free to contact me directly using the contact information provided at the bottom of the page. Thank you very much for your time and consideration throughout this RFP process.
(o) 724-473-0336 x111
(c) 410-980-9696
525 W. New Castle St.,
Zelienople, PA
Phone
[email protected]
Email Address
Best Regards,
Matthew White
President
[email protected]
(o) 724-473-0336 x111
(c) 410-980-9696
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Category Description
(Vendor must attached a full description for each
category explaining what they are proposing) All
services
must be itemized. Do not bundle.

Proposal Not to Exceed
Amount by Category Description
Hardware Purchase 742,467.00$
Software License Purchase 43,800.00$
Transportation and Installation (Shipping Included) 113,500.00$ Initial Training -$
Annual Service Hardware Warranty -$
Monthly Service Fees (if applicable) 1,875.00$
Subtotal Amount of Project 899,767.00$
Sales Tax (Hardware Only) 10.25% 76,102.87$
Total Amount of Project (Including Sales Tax) 975,869.87$ Price Proposal
In accordance with your "Request for Proposal", the following price proposal is submitted to the City of Torrance. We understand that our price submittal is a not to exceed amount and that if we are selected to enter into negotiations with the City the pricing may be adjusted down unless additional services are requested and pricing will be negotiated and adjusted accordingly.

NOTES:

1. "Monthly Service Fees" line not added to "Total Amount of Project". This cost is the optional per-month service fee for on-site visits.

2. Sales Tax Included. Sales tax has been included for all hardware line items.Software, Installation, Training, and Proffessional Service Labor is considered "not taxable" for most California locations. 159
TSI Part # Description Qty
NEX-NVR-V TSI Nexus-NVR (Network Video Recorder) with Monitor Output & J1939 1 NSW-8PT-04 TSI Managed 8 port POE+ Switch with 2 gigabit uplink ports. [8-32 VDC]. 1 SSD-NEX-16TB TSI Nexus-HVR 16TB SSD (with failover capability) 1 NEX-PWR-DIS-005 TSI Nexus NVR Power Distribution Harness 1 TSIP-27-FHD-2.8 TSI Slim Line IR Wedge 3MP IP Camera [Internal With Mics] 3 TSIP-360-IRM TSI 360 Degree Camera with IR and Microphone 2 TSIP-28-FHD-2.8 TSI Slim Line IR 2.8mm Wedge 3MP IP Camera [External Cameras] - No Mic Rear View 1 TSIP-28-FHD-3.6 TSI Slim Line IR 3.6mm Wedge 3MP IP Camera [External] - No Mic Exterior Sideview Camera 4 BRK-UNIV-MNT TSI Universal Front Camera Mount 1
ACC-00002 TSI LED Status 1
ACC-00005-V1 TSI Event Button/Switch With Connector 1
CBL-SET Cable Set For Vehicle 1
Per Bus Price: 8,648.00$
# of Buses: 63
Subtotal: 544,824.00$
Sales Tax (Hardware: 10.25%): 55,844.46$
Total: 600,668.46$
TSI Part # Description Qty
NEX-NVR-V TSI Nexus-NVR (Network Video Recorder) with Monitor Output & J1939 1 NSW-8PT-04 TSI Managed 8 port POE+ Switch with 2 gigabit uplink ports. [8-32 VDC]. 1 SSD-NEX-16TB TSI Nexus-HVR 16TB SSD (with failover capability) 1 NEX-PWR-DIS-005 TSI Nexus NVR Power Distribution Harness 1 TSIP-27-FHD-2.8 TSI Slim Line IR Wedge 3MP IP Camera [Internal With Mics] 1 TSIP-360-IRM TSI 360 Degree Camera with IR and Microphone 2 TSIP-28-FHD-2.8 TSI Slim Line IR 2.8mm Wedge 3MP IP Camera [External Cameras] - No Mic Rear View 1 TSIP-28-FHD-3.6 TSI Slim Line IR 3.6mm Wedge 3MP IP Camera [External] - No Mic Exterior Sideview Camera 4 BRK-UNIV-MNT TSI Universal Front Camera Mount 1
ACC-00002 TSI LED Status 1
ACC-00005-V1 TSI Event Button/Switch With Connector 1
CBL-SET Cable Set For Vehicle 1
Per Bus Price: 8,275.00$
# of Buses: 10
Subtotal: 82,750.00$
Sales Tax (Hardware: 10.25%): 8,481.88$
Total: 91,231.88$
TSI Part # Description Qty
NEX-NVR-V TSI Nexus-NVR (Network Video Recorder) with Monitor Output & J1939 14 NSW-8PT-04 TSI Managed 8 port POE+ Switch with 2 gigabit uplink ports. [8-32 VDC]. 14 SSD-NEX-16TB TSI Nexus-HVR 16TB SSD (with failover capability) 14 TSIP-27-FHD-2.8 TSI Slim Line IR Wedge 3MP IP Camera [Internal With Mics] 40 TSIP-360-IRM TSI 360 Degree Camera with IR and Microphone 28 TSIP-28-FHD-2.8 TSI Slim Line IR 2.8mm Wedge 3MP IP Camera [External Cameras] - No Mic Rear View 14 TSIP-28-FHD-3.6 TSI Slim Line IR 3.6mm Wedge 3MP IP Camera [External] - No Mic Exterior Sideview Camera 56 ACC-00002 TSI LED Status 14
Spare Equipment Subtotal: 112,068.00$
Sales Tax (Hardware: 10.25%): 11,486.97$
Total: 123,554.97$
TSI Part # Description Qty
NVR-RVW TSI Nexus-NVR Video Review (Docking) Station - Includes SEC-1212 Power Supply 1 Review Station Subtotal: 2,825.00$
Sales Tax (Hardware: 10.25%): 289.56$
Total: 3,114.56$
Hardware Purchase Line Subtotal: 742,467.00$
Sales Tax: 76,102.87$
Total: 818,569.87$
Spare Equipment
Review Stations
Bus Equipment
Trolley Equipment
"HARDWARE PURCHASE" Detail
Torrance Pricing Note: TSI has quoted a 20% spare ratio for all major components per the requirement in the RFP. However, TSI typically only recommends a 10% - 15% spare ratio for parts. One area TTS could consider for cost savings is to reduce the quantity of spares held on site.
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TSI Part # Description Qty
NEXVIEW-PRO-LC Year 1 - NexView-Pro License (Includes all Nexview-Pro functionality) 73 NEXVIEW-PRO-LC Year 2 - NexView-Pro License (Includes all Nexview-Pro functionality) 73 NEXVIEW-PRO-LC Year 3 - NexView-Pro License (Includes all Nexview-Pro functionality) 73 Software License Subtotal (3-year total): 43,800.00$
Sales Tax (Software Licenses: N/A): - $
Total: 43,800.00$
TSI Part # Description Qty
Installation Installation Services - Buses (Per Vehicle) 63 Installation Installation Services - Trolleys (Per Vehicle) 10 Transportation and Installation Subtotal: 113,500.00$
Sales Tax (Labor: N/A): -$
Total: 113,500.00$
TSI Part # Description Qty

LBR-SUPPORT
On-site support trip for one (1) Field Technician for up to two (2) consecutive days per month. 1
Monthly Service Fees: 1,875.00$
Sales Tax (Labor: N/A): -$
Total: 1,875.00$
TSI Part # Description Unit Cost
MON-LCD-15_INST
TSI 15" Passenger Awareness Monitor. Includes Mount, Cable, and Installation.
(Unit cost assumes purchase of 63 monitors and installation of all units as part of original retrofit project). 876.00$
TSIP-27-UHD TSI Slim Line IR Wedge 4K IP Camera [Internal] - With Microphone 350.00$ TSIP-28-UHD TSI Slim Line IR Wedge 4K IP Camera [External] 350.00$ "Software License Purchase" Detail
"Transportation and Installation" Detail
"Monthly Service Fees" Detail
Options Table
Torrance Pricing Note: TSI provides its base NexView software free of charge. The pricing supplied in this section is for TSI's NexView-PRO feature set which includes features like TSI's CAD/AVL interface (Clever Devices Interface), Cellular live look-in &v i d e o request functionality, Geographical queries, Passenger validation module, Blurring functionality, and LIve Fleet Map. This pricing covers all NexView-Pro features for all 73 Torrance Transit Vehicles for the next 3 years.

Torrance Pricing Note: As part of this procurement, TSI has provided its Gold Level warranty plan for all Hardware and software.

Typically, on-site services are priced as part of a custom-warranty package after extensive discussion with the procuring agency regarding frequency, length of time, level of service, and expectations surrounding the on-site service visits. Given that the RFP did not provide specific details regarding the on-site service trip requirements, TSI has provided this monthly on-site service tri pa s a n option to Torrance Transit. If desired, TSI will work with Torrance Transit to create a customer service plan based on the agen cy's exact needs upon award of this procurement.

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FEATURE SHEET
TSI Video’s industry leading software NEXVIEW has
been designed and developed specifically for video
surveillance in the Public Transportation Industry.

Now you can unlock advanced features and
additional functionality with NEXVIEW-PRO, TSI’s
advanced feature set for pro users.
v i s i t w w w . t s i v i d e o . c o m t o f i n d o u t m o r e Video Playback
Wireless Video Download
Video Archive
Mapping Features for Video Playback
Meta-data Window for Video Playback
With Customizable Purge Settings
Up to 32 Channels
CAD-AVL Integration
Ridership Validation Module
Geographical Video Queries
System Health Status With Detailed Diagnostics
Cellular Functionality Live Look-in &
Remote Video Download
Blurring Post Video Download
System Configuration Module
via WiFi
Email Notifications
Active Directory Integration
Central Device Config. Management
Maintenance, Services,
& Event Downloads
Live Fleet Map Real Time Map of All On-Route
Vehicles With Live Look-in Access.
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TSI’s NEXUS-NVR is our industry leading mobile
network video recorder designed specifically for
the Public Transportation market. With support
for up to 8 IP cameras via the built-in POE switch,
and 32 IP cameras via additional POE switches,
the NEXUS-NVR has the ability to cover any
vehicle in your fleet.

FEATURES AND CAPABILITIES

NEXUS NETWORK

VIDEO RECORDER
8x RJ45 10/100/1000Mbps (PoE)
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GPS
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The TSI 8-port managed switch is a highly compacted full gigabit managed industrial ethernet switch with 8
10/100/1000Mbps copper POE ports and 2
10/100/1000Mbps uplink ports. The switch also contains a Console Port for controlling the switch with console
commands.
8-PORT MANAGED POE SWITCH

FEATURES AND CAPABILITIES
• RJ45 Port: Auto Negotiation, 10/100/1000Base-T, Full/Half Duplex, Auto-MDI/MDIX
• POE+ Pin Out: V+, V+, V-, V-, for pin 1,2,3,6 (Midspan) • Console Port: RJ45
• DIP Switch: Dial Switch
• LED Indicators: P1, P2, STA, Fault, POE+(1-8), SPD, LNK • Alarm: Relay, email
• Relay Output: Standard 2-pin terminal blocks
• Input Voltage: 8-32 VDC
• Power Budget: 300W MAX
• Input Connection: Standard 6 terminal power input
• Case: Slim metal case, IP40 design
• Dimensions: 50mm (W) x 171mm (H) x 120mm (D)
• Safety Certifications: EN60950, UL60950, IEC60950
• Shock Certification: IEC 60068-2-27
• Vibration Certification: IEC 60068-2-6

GENERAL
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PHYSICAL

TEMPERATURE
RANGES
Operating Temperature: -40° - 158° Fahrenheit
Storage Temperature: -40° - 185° Fahrenheit

SOFTWARE

FUNCTIONS
Built-in Web Server, remote configuration through browser IP Security: 10 IP entries for permission to access management DHCP Server
Static MAC Address Forwarding
VLAN LAN: IEEE 802.1Q Tag VLAN
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The TSI Slim Line IR Wedge IP Camera is versatile,
reliable, and ideal for interior or exterior bus and rail installations. With excellent HD video quality during
both day and night conditions, this slim dome camera is well equipped for surveillance recording whenever and
wherever the need arises.

SLIM LINE IR WEDGE IP CAMERA

FEATURES AND CAPABILITIES
CPU: Cortex-A9
Flash: 2Gbit Flash memory
SDRAM: 2Gbit DDR3
Video Compression: H.265 Main [email protected], H.264 BP/MP/HP [email protected], MJPEG
Resolutions: Up to 2048 x 1536 (3MP)
Frame Rate:
1st stream: H.265/H.264 up to 30fps @ 2048x1536
2nd stream: H.265/H.264 up to 30fps @ 720x480
3rd stream: H.264/MJPEG up to 30fps @ 320x240
Video Streaming:

Multi-stream with H.265/H.264, MJPEG
Adjustable frame rate, SRC/VBR/CBR in H.265/H.264

GENERAL
CAMERA
Image Sensor: 3.1 Megapixel 1/2.8" SONY progressive scan CMOS Total Pixels: 2065(H) x 1565(V) 3.23 Megapixel
Effective Pixels: 2065(H) x 1565(V) 3.23 Megapixel
Audio: Audio Option Available
Min. Illumination: 0.2 Lux in Color/ 0 Lux in BW IR
Lens: 2.8mm / 3.6mm Megapixel Board lens
Field of View: Horizontal - 121°, Vertical - 67°, Diagonal - 142° Real WDR (120dB)
VIDEO
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Password Protection
User Access Log
HTTPS Encryption
Supported Protocol: HTTP, HTTPS, DNS, RTSP, RTP, TCP, UDP, ICMP, DHCP

NETWORK
Power Source: DC12V/1A, DC 24V/0.5A, POE (Power over Ethernet):

IEEE802.3af
Power Consumption: Max 6W with IR on
Net Weight: 370g
Dimension: 97.4mm x 114.5mm x 53mm

PHYSICAL
TEMPERATURE RANGES Operating Temperature: -40° - 140° Fahrenheit Storage Temperature: -4° - 140° Fahrenheit
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The TSI Slim Line IR Wedge IP Camera is versatile,
reliable, and ideal for interior or exterior bus and rail installations. With excellent HD video quality during
both day and night conditions, this slim dome camera is well equipped for surveillance recording whenever and
wherever the need arises.

FEATURES AND CAPABILITIES
CPU: Dual Core ARM® Cortex ™ A9 @ 1.0GHz

GENERAL

CAMERA

VIDEO

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PHYSICAL
Flash: 2Gbit Flash memory
SDRAM: 4Gbit DDR3 Memory
Image Sensor: 2Megapixel 1/2.8" SONY progressive scan CMOS Total Pixels: 1936(H) x 1120(V) 2.16 Megapixel
Effective Pixels: 1936(H) x 1100(V) 2.12 Megapixel
Audio: Audio Option Available
Min. Illumination:

IRLens: 2.8mm / 3.6mm Megapixel Board lens
Field of View:

Real WDR
Video Compression: H.265 Main profile @Level5.1 / H.264 MP/HP profile @Level5.1 / Motion JPEG
Resolutions: Up to 1920 x 1080@30fps
Frame Rate:
1st stream:
2nd stream:
3rd stream:

Video Streaming:

Multi-stream with H.265/H.264, MJPEG
Adjustable frame rate, SRC/VBR/CBR in H.265/H.264
Security:

Password Protection
User Access Log
HTTPS Encryption
Supported Protocol: HTTP, HTTPS, DNS, RTSP, RTP, TCP, UDP, ICMP, DHCP
Power Source: DC12V/1.5A, POE (Power over Ethernet): IEEE802.3af

Power Consumption:

Net Weight: 800g (Camera only)
Dimension: 86.5mm x 107.6mm x 84.4mm

TEMPERATURE RANGES Operating Temperature: -40° - 140° Fahrenheit Storage Temperature: -4° - 140° Fahrenheit

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2.8mm(H: 113.74° V: 61.5° D: 134.45°) 3.6mm(H: 87.24° V: 47.14° D: 03.66°)

0.1lux at Color/ 0 Lux at BW (IR on)
H.265/H.264 up to 30fps @2MEGA (1920x1080)
H.264 up to 30fps @720P (1280x720)
H.264/MJPEG up to 30fps @ 480P (720x480)
Max. 6W with IR & Heater On (At DC 12V)
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A true IP/HD camera powered via standard PoE ethernet
cabling, the TSI 360° IR IP Camera is versatile, reliable, and ideal for interior bus and rail installations. The TSI 360° IP camera can be set to view multiple dewarped custom AOI's (Areas of Interest) all within TSI's NEXVIEW software
platform.
360° IR IP CAMERA

FEATURES AND CAPABILITIES
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CPU: A17 SoC
Flash and Memory: 128MB flash, 1GB DDRIII
Image Sensor: 1/1.7" CMOS Sensor
Total Pixels: 3000(H) x 3000(V) 9.0 Megapixel
Audio: Integrated microphone
Min. Illumination: Integrated IR illumination for 0 lux capability Lens: Fisheye lens for 180° Panoramic and 360° Surround view Video Compression: H.264/H.265/MJPEG Triple Codec
Resolutions: Up to 9.0 Megapixel resolution (3k)
Frame Rate: H.265/H.264 : 3000x3000@30fps MJPEG : 3000x3000@15fps Video Streaming: Supports multi stream
Pan/Tilt/Zoom: Digital PTZ
Image Setting: Auto White Balance/Privacy Mask/Adjustable Brightness/Adjustable Contrast/ Adjustable Saturation
Streaming Protocols: RTSP, RTP, UDP, RTSP, RTP, TCP, RTSP, RTP, HTTP tunneling, LAN Multicast, Multipart-JPEG
Supported Protocol: IPv4, IPv6, HTTP, UDP, TCP, ICMP, IGMP, ARP, DHCP, NTP, SMTP, FTP, SAMBA, UPnP, PPPoE, DNS, DDNS,

RTSP, RTP, RTCP,ONVIF

NETWORK

GENERAL
Power Source: DC12V POE (Power over Ethernet): 802.3af Power Consumption: 4.5W (IR off) : 12W max (IR on)
Security: IK10 Vandal Proof
Net Weight: 700g
Dimension: 145mm(dia.) x 61.1mm(H)

PHYSICAL
Operating Temperature: -4° - 122° Fahrenheit
Storage Temperature: -22° - 140° Fahrenheit

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The TSI 4 Color Status LED is versatile, reliable, and ideal for bus and rail installations. When coupled with one of our mobile recorders, the TSI Status LED will enable immediate system status updates without direct access to the mobile recorder.The 4 Color Status LED is external to the recorder, which allows it to be mounted in an appropriate location near the driver for easy viewing.
4 COLOR STATUS LED

FEATURES AND CAPABILITIES
12 Volt Input @ 18mAmps per LED
600 mcd LED typical brightness
RJ-45 connector for easy install

5.0" x 1.5" x 0.7" metal enclosure

GENERAL

TECHNICAL INFO
Immediate system status
Bright LEDs increase visibility
Ideal for bus and rail installations
Compact size allows for ease of placement
Easy installation
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DETAILS
4 colors provide status for power, video loss, link to video recorder, and error.

Strong metal enclosure ensures durability over time.

Since its inception, the goal of TSI has been to offer high- quality, reliable and fully scalable video surveillance and ITS solutions. Our solutions are designed to position public and private transportation agencies to rapidly adapt to dynamic operational and security challenges.
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The TSI NexView software is a sophisticated client/server software suite that runs on any standard MS Windows 7 or later workstation or laptop, and any MS Windows Server 2008 or later server. Customers use TSI’s NexView software for reviewing video, audio, and related data; configuring Nexus-HVR/NVR systems; as well as performing all fleet management, video query and diagnostic functions.

NEXVIEW SOFTWARE

FEATURES AND CAPABILITIES
Directly from the Nexus-HVR/NVR onboard the bus via laptop thru the USB or network connection.

From the removable hard drive mounted in the Nexus-HVR/NVR Review Station.

From any video clip previously saved to digital media (disk, CD, DVD, etc.) Directly from the Nexus-HVR/NVR via any IP-based wireless connection (WiFi, cellular, etc.) where buses are outfitted with the appropriate wireless hardware.

The software allows the user to review data in any of the following ways:
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NEXVIEW USER MANAGEMENT
The NexView software allows administrators to create user groups with specific software permissions set to each group. These permissions will limit all users in the group to certain features of the software and these rules can be completely customized for each group. NexView groups can also be linked to Window’s Active Directory groups.

This allows users to login to NexView using their existing Windows login.

NEXVIEW PLAYBACK FEATURES
Play (normal speed, .5x, 2x, 4x, 8x)
Scroll forward/reverse through video clip via scroll bar Scroll one frame at a time (forward or reverse)
Turn On/Off Audio
View one or more cameras at a time
Zoom / Pan an image
Search for video via date/time range and/or event type
Search for video associated with a health check item such as a camera outage Save Video Clip to file, CD, DVD, thumb drive, etc. in native NexView Format Save Video Clip to file, CD, DVD, thumb drive, etc. in executable format for review by 3rd Party Individuals who do not have NexView software.

Save a Picture to file, CD, DVD, etc.

Print a Picture
Data available for viewing from NexView includes any and all types of data collected and stored on the Nexus- HVR/NVR disk drive, including video, audio, events, metadata, etc. Both live and historical data can be viewed from NexView. Control of video/audio/metadata review is performed through a set of simple playback controls and mouse commands controlling functionality such as:
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NEXVIEW CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS
Video frame rates and resolution
Event settings (for triggers such as “Event Button”)
Non-event discrete metadata settings (for optional non-event discrete data such as brakes, turn signals, etc.) Normal recording settings vs. event recording settings (controls changes to things such as pre and post event times, frame rates, etc.)
Network settings, including IP settings
The NexView software also allows authorized users to create and modify hundreds of configuration parameters on the Nexus-HVR/NVR thereby providing the ultimate flexibility in setting up the system configuration of the Nexus-HVR/NVR, including items such as:
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NEXVIEW VIDEO EXPORT FORMATS
NexView (Native) Format: Video clips exported in this format are only readable by another NexView video user via NexView software.

Executable (Wrap) Format: Video clips exported as “wraps” are usable by any 3rd party user that does not have the NexView software. These exports remain in a secure format but are combined with the video viewer software in a single executable (.exe) file. In this way, a 3rd party user can simply receive the .exe file, load it onto their workstation/laptop, double click on the .exe file and have full access to view the video, audio and associated metadata stored on that clip. For security purposes, the NexView software also allows a user to include a password with the “Wrap” format exports – thereby ensuring that the clip is not used by unauthorized users.
.AVI format: For those users desiring a standard non-secure output format type viewable through other video viewing software, the NexView software allows for .AVI format export.

NexView provides users with the ability to export video in three different formats:

NEXVIEW WIRELESS CAPABILITIES
Automatic wireless downloading (from the vehicle to the fixed end) of video, audio and discrete event data associated with a tagged event.

Ability to schedule a request for data (Video Query) to be downloaded based on bus identification and a date/time range.

Ability to schedule a geographic video query for data on any vehicle that has traveled through a user specified geographic area and time range.

Ability to view either live or recorded video real-time from buses with wireless connectivity wherever WiFi and/or cellular service is available.

Automatic download of system “Healthcheck” data (e.g., camera outages, drive errors, etc.) from the bus to the fixed end over WiFi/Cellular connections.

Automatic download of new firmware and/or configuration files over wireless when desired. Firmware and configuration wireless download can be performed on a single vehicle, group of vehicles, or the entire fleet – all thru the NexView software interface.

In addition to all of the above functionality, TSI’s NexView software contains a complete set of scalable fleet-wide diagnostic, download/upload, and management capabilities. Featuring an easy-to-use user interface, NexView enables centralized management of wireless video download as well as system health status.

NexView provides all wireless related Nexus-HVR/NVR management, control, and query functions. NexView, when properly integrated with the agency's WiFi/Cellular infrastructure, provides users with the following functionality:
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Query Name and Description
Information on Number of Cameras and Discrete Signals Included in the Query NexView User that Created the Query
Device (Bus #)
Query Status and % Complete
Query Start Date/Time, End Date/Time, and Duration
Video Download Size
Video Download Start Date
NexView’s video query capability allows any authorized user to setup one or more queries for an automated download of selected data the next time the bus of interest enters the wireless coverage area.

These video queries allow users to retrieve video downloads without needing to directly interact with the device onboard the vehicle. The figure below shows a sample “Job Download” screen that includes sample query downloads that have been performed. Information included for each query download includes:

NEXVIEW SOFTWARE

NEXVIEW VIDEO QUERIES
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Color-coded Fleet Status
Date/Time of Last Status
Bus Number
IP Address
Firmware Version
Drive Size and Drive Quantity
Drive Temperature
Issues (E.g. Camera Failure, Drive Failure, Etc.)
The NexView Fleet Status Screen is an integral tool for those NexView users who are responsible for identifying potential issues in the fleet. A Nexus-HVR/NVR vehicle will wirelessly send up-to-date health status information to the NexView server each time it returns to wireless range. The figure below, shows a sample of the NexView fleet status screen. This health check will include the following information:

NEXVIEW SOFTWARE

NEXVIEW FLEET STATUS
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Specification (SDS) and Material
Selection Document (MSD)

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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S

Contents

1.0 Background And Document Overview ................................ ................................ .......................1

2.0 System Overview ................................ ................................ ................................ ......................4

3.0 Detailed Material Descriptions ................................ ................................ ................................ 12

4.0 Bill of Materials ................................ ................................ ................................ ...................... 21

5.0 Onboard System Equipment ................................ ................................ ................................ .... 24

6.0 Onboard Equipment Placement & Wiring ................................ ................................ ................ 27

7.0 Onboard Equipment Configuration ................................ ................................ .......................... 48

8.0 Central Subsystem Detailed Design ................................ ................................ ......................... 55

9.0 Wireless Infrastructure Overview ................................ ................................ ............................ 56

10.0 Appendix A – Product Specification Sheets ................................ ................................ .............. 57

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The following OmniTrans signature signifies that TSI has successfully completed the “As Built System Design Specification” milestone for the OmniTrans On-Board Video Camera Surveillance System (OBVSS) project.

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1.0 Background And Document Overview
TSI (Transit Solutions, LLC) is under contract with OmniTrans for the design, development, implementation, installation, and warranty of the On-Board Video Surveillance System (OBVSS). The requirements of the project include the development and submittal of a System Design Specification (SDS), and integrated Material Selection Document (MSD) for review and approval by OmniTrans prior to the start of installation activities. This document includes an overview of the OBVSS System, as well as a detailed description of all hardware and software components to be supplied and installed as part of the project. Additionally, it contains information and diagrams associated with the following three primary subsystems as outlined in the OmniTrans OBVSS RFP and SSI documents:

1. On-Board Subsystem: Includes all hardware and software associated with the in-vehicle components being supplied and installed by TSI for the OBVSS system.

2. Central Subsystem: Includes all hardware and software associated with the back-office components being supplied by TSI for the OBVSS system.

The On-Board Subsystem installation will have three different configurations that will vary based on bus model. The three different configurations will be addressed throughout this document, and they are as follows:

1. Cameras and DVR Replacement: These vehicles will have the DVR, road view, and front door view cameras replaced.

2. IP Camera and IR Camera Replacement: These vehicles will have the road view and front door view cameras replaced.

3. IP Camera Replacement: These vehicles will have the road view camera replaced.

Once approved by OmniTrans, this “System Design Specification (SDS) and Material Selection Document (MSD)” will be used as a guideline for the implementation work to be performed during the project. TSI understands that any modifications to the design and material specifications in this document must first be discussed and approved by OmniTrans. Any changes that occur in the design throughout the project will be reflected in this document – and upon completion of installation activities an updated “As Built” version of the SDS and MSD document will be created and submitted to OmniTrans per the contract.

This document includes references to product specification sheets that are contained in Appendix A.

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2 TRANSIT SOLUTIONS • 114 W GRANDVIEW AVE • ZELIENOPLE, PA 16063 OBVSS On-Board Subsystems will be provided for a total of 188 buses at two yards.

Figure 1-1 below contains a list of the buses that will receive OBVSS installations.

Figures 1-2, 1-3, and 1-4 contain lists of vehicles receiving each type of installation.

Figure 1-1: List of Fixed Route Buses Receiving OBVSS On-Board Equipment Yr/Mk/Model Vehicle #’s East Valley
# Installs
West Valley
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2000 –New Flyer -C40LF
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(8 Cameras)
0101, 0103, 0104, 0107, 0108,
0109, 0110, 0113, 0115, 0116,
0118, 0121, 0123, 0125 EV,
0102, 0106, 0111, 0112, 0117,
0119 WV
14 6
2003 – New Flyer -C40LF
(8 Cameras)
0151 – 0157 EV
0158 – 0172 WV 7 15
2005 – New Flyer -C40LF
(8 Cameras)
0175 - 0178,
0180 - 0198 EV 23 0
2009 – New Flyer -C40LFR
(8 Cameras) 1201 - 1227 EV 27 0
2011 – New Flyer -C40LFR
(8 Cameras)
1231- 1239,
1240 - 1247 WV 0 17
2012 – New Flyer -XN40
(8 Cameras)
1251 - 1260, 1269, 1270 EV
1261 - 1268 WV 12 8
2012 – New Flyer -XN60
(12 Cameras) 6001 – 6014 EV 14 0
2014 – New Flyer -XN40
(8 Cameras)
1281 – 1289 EV
1290 – 1296 WV 9 7
2015 – New Flyer -XN40
(8 Cameras) 1301 – 1315 EV 15 0
2016 – New Flyer -XN40
(8 Cameras) 1321 – 1333, WV 0 13
TOTALS 122 66

Figure 1-2: List of Fixed Route Buses Receiving “Cameras and DVR Replacement” Yr/Mk/Model Vehicle #’s East Valley
# Installs
West Valley
# Installs
2000 –New Flyer -C40LF
(8 Cameras) 0004 EV 1 0
2001 –New Flyer -C40LF
(8 Cameras)
0101, 0103, 0104, 0107, 0108,
0109, 0110, 0113, 0115, 0116,
0118, 0121, 0123, 0125 EV,
0102, 0106, 0111, 0112, 0117,
0119 WV
14 6
2003 – New Flyer -C40LF
(8 Cameras)
0151 – 0157 EV
0158 – 0172 WV 7 15
2005 – New Flyer -C40LF
(8 Cameras)
0175 - 0178,
0180 - 0198 EV 23 0
2009 – New Flyer -C40LFR
(8 Cameras) 1203 - 1227 EV 25 0
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(8 Cameras)
1231- 1239,
1240 - 1247 WV 0 17
2012 – New Flyer -XN40
(8 Cameras)
1251 - 1260, 1269, 1270 EV
1261 - 1268 WV 12 8
2012 – New Flyer -XN60
(12 Cameras) 6001 – 6014 EV 14 0
2014 – New Flyer -XN40
(8 Cameras)
1281 – 1288 EV
8 0
TOTALS 104 46

Figure 1-3: List of Fixed Route Buses Receiving “IP Camera and IR Camera Replacement” Yr/Mk/Model Vehicle #’s East Valley
# Installs
West Valley
# Installs
2009 – New Flyer -C40LFR
(8 Cameras) 1201, 1202 EV 2 0
2014 – New Flyer -XN40
(8 Cameras)
1289 EV
1290 – 1296 WV 1 7
TOTALS 3 7

Figure 1-4: List of Fixed Route Buses Receiving “IP Camera Replacement” Yr/Mk/Model Vehicle #’s East Valley
# Installs
West Valley
# Installs
2015 – New Flyer -XN40
(8 Cameras) 1301 – 1315 EV 15 0
2016 – New Flyer -XN40
(8 Cameras) 1321 – 1333 WV 0 13
TOTALS 15 13

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2.0 System Overview
TSI will be replacing some existing On Board Video Camera Surveillance System (OBVSS) components and reusing others, there will be three different configurations that will vary based on bus model. The equipment associated with each configuration is outlined below.

Below is an overview diagram of the TSI proposed On-board (Vehicle) Subsystem architecture. There are 4 diagrams. The first three diagrams; 2-1, 2-2, 2-3, represent the three different types of equipment replacement configurations:

Cameras and DVR Replacement, IP Camera and IR Camera Replacement, IP Camera Replacement. The 4th diagram, 2-4 represents a 60-ft. articulated bus.

Figure 2-1 – 40 ft. “Cameras and DVR Replacement”

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Figure 2-2 – 40 ft. “IP Camera and IR Camera Replacement”

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Figure 2-3 – 40 ft. “IP Camera Replacement”

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Figure 2-4 – 60 ft. Articulated bus full replacement

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TSI Will be removing the existing Verint mDVR and hard
drive and replacing it with the TSI Mobile Hybrid Video Recorder (Nexus-HVR) and hard drive. The TSI Nexus-
HVR will be powered from the 24V bus battery supply with a Battery Backup unit offering backup battery power in case the main bus battery power is cut during a critical video recording time such as a bus accident.

The Nexus-HVR unit will house a 4 TB removable hard drive. The Nexus-HVR offers a full suite of interfaces that provide the necessary interconnectivity to the other mobile equipment shown in the diagrams above. The following is a description of this equipment and how it interfaces to the Nexus-HVR.

• Cameras: Video input to the DVR will be provided by eight (8) or (12) different cameras that are powered from the 12V “power out” on the Nexus-HVR. Most of the
existing interior cameras on the vehicles are the TSI Color Day/Night Dome Camera (shown at right). TSI will be
replacing the “Driver/Farebox” View Day/Night Dome
Camera with an Infrared (IR) Dome Camera on all vehicles that do not already have this IR Camera.

The “Front” camera position is currently filled by the TSI Infrared (IR) Dome Camera (shown at left). As mentioned above, the “Driver/Farebox” View will be changed to an IR Camera on all vehicles that do not already have this type of camera.

The TSI Color Day/Night Dome Camera provides a quality picture in both day and night operations down to a 0.1 Lux level of light. The TSI Infrared (IR) Dome Camera offers the added feature of a 21 LED array of IR illuminators built into the camera. These LEDs automatically activate when the light level becomes too low for normal color recording, and allow recording down to a 0.0 Lux level – or total darkness.

TSI Will be replacing the existing TSI Color Day/Night Dome “Road View” Camera with the TSI Slim Line Wedge IP Camera. This camera allows for an image resolution up to 1920x1080. This camera will be installed in conjunction with the TSI “Universal IP Camera Mount”.

The TSI Side View Camera (shown at right) is the existing camera for the external curb side and external street side camera positions. These cameras will be reused with the TSI Nexus-HVR.

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9 TRANSIT SOLUTIONS • 114 W GRANDVIEW AVE • ZELIENOPLE, PA 16063 • Microphone: There are two existing TSI Microphones per bus, one near the bus operator/farebox area, and a second near the rear door. These microphones will be reused with the TSI Nexus-HVR.

• G-Force Sensor: The Existing Verint G-Force sensor
will be removed from all vehicles. The Nexus-HVR has
a built-in accelerometer that will render the existing
unit unnecessary.

• GPS Receiver: TSI will be reusing the TSI (Garmin) GPS Receiver/Antenna (pictured at right) combination unit for this project. This high quality 12 channel GPS receiver comes in a single low profile watertight receiver/antenna combination that is mounted on the top of the bus. This GPS receiver will provide latitude/longitude and speed to the on-board subsystem.

• Visual Status Indicator: TSI will be reusing the TSI 4 Color Status LED module (shown at right) as the Onboard
System Visual Status Indicator on this project. The 4 Color status LED box is mounted near the driver’s area for easy viewing.

• Wireless Access Point (AP): TSI will be reusing two different TSI Mobile Wireless Access Points for the on-board wireless portion of this project. The TSI Mobile Wireless Access Point product supports
802.11b/g/a standards. This mobile WAP is unique to others on the market in that it is able to function in a dual-mode state whereby it serves as a “client” to the yard based wireless subsystem for event and status download functionality, but also is able to function as a true Access Point (AP) or “server” for the desired proximity viewing by OmniTrans Supervisors as outlined in the RFP. This AP on the bus is currently configured to run in the 2.4GHz “802.11g” mode.

This AP will be reconfigured to run in the 5.0 GHz “802.11a” mode as part of this project. These access points will be reused on older vehicles that were installed during an earlier project.

The TSI 802.11n Wireless Access Point will be reused on newer vehicles on which it was factory installed and on older vehicles that have had access points replaced through the TSI RMA process. This mobile WAP works with the same software as the earlier TSI 802.11b/g/a version, it also has the added feature of supporting wireless “802.11n” networks. This AP will also be reconfigured to run in the

5.0 GHz “802.11a” mode as part of this project

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10 TRANSIT SOLUTIONS • 114 W GRANDVIEW AVE • ZELIENOPLE, PA 16063 • LCD Monitor: Currently existing on the vehicles is the TSI Mobile 5.6” TFT LCD Monitor (shown at right). This LCD monitor is mounted below the front header behind the
windshield and displays the Front Door View Camera. This monitor enables passengers to clearly see the presence of onboard video surveillance capability.

• TSI will provide integration to two existing sensor inputs that trigger video events on the OBVSS system. These two sensors are:
o Integration with Existing TSI Event Button: This button is installed to trigger a video event on the DVR.
o Integration with Existing Silent Alarm: TSI will interface to the existing Trapeze Emergency Alarm (EA) button/switch.

• TSI will reuse all existing discrete inputs that are currently in use on the existing Verint mDVRs. The discrete inputs will vary depending on bus year, but will include some combination of the following:
o Brakes
o Turn Signals (Left and Right)
o Parking Brake
o Front Door (Open or Closed)
o Rear Door (Open or Closed)
o Low Beams
o Seatbelt
o Door Interlock

Details of the hardware and software being proposed for the Vehicle side of the OBVSS system are covered in the remaining sections as well as Appendix A of this document.

Figure 2-5 below is an overview diagram of the Central and Wireless Subsystem architecture for the OBVSS project. TSI will provide rack mounted servers and disk space sufficient for storage of the video, audio and metadata as outlined in the RFP.

TSI will utilize the existing integrated 802.11 Wireless LAN subsystem at both the East Valley and West Valley facilities for the purpose of downloading data from the buses in the following circumstances:
• Automatic download of event video (G-Force, Event Button, Emergency Alarm)
• Automatic download of user scheduled video
• Automatic download of onboard equipment system status information (camera outages, drive errors, etc.)
• Viewing of live/recorded onboard video data from a properly equipped transit supervisor or police equipped vehicle.

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11 TRANSIT SOLUTIONS • 114 W GRANDVIEW AVE • ZELIENOPLE, PA 16063 TSI is using the NexView software solution for the purpose of controlling the wireless related functions. Each server (East Valley and West Valley) will be configured with its own TSI NexView Server software so that the data storage and viewing will be localized for the buses at that particular facility.

Figure 2-5: OBVSS Central and Communications Subsystems

Details of the hardware and software being proposed for the Central Subsystem and existing for the Communications Subsystem are covered in the following sections of this document as well as in Appendix A.

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3.0 Detailed Material Descriptions

This section contains detailed descriptions for key hardware and software components being provided by TSI for the OBVSS project, as well as references to product specification sheets. Please note the components marked *EXISTING* are products that are already installed and will not be added during this project.

• TSI NEXUS-HVR Mobile Hybrid Video Recorder
(NOTE: See Product Specification Sheet in
Appendix A for more details)
Key features include:
o Advanced digital video / audio / event management DVR system with H.264 High Profile compression.
o Hybrid Video Management: Support for both HD(IP) and legacy analog cameras.
o Number of analog video inputs: Twelve (12)
o Number of HD(IP) channels: Thirty-Two (32)
o Up to 30 fps for all cameras.
o Frame rate independently configurable on each camera
o Bitrate independently configurable on each camera
o Integrated eight (8) channel analog audio
o Number of discrete event/alarm inputs: Twelve (12)
o Two (2) Ethernet Ports
o USB, GPS, SD Interface Ports
o Removable hard drive (see section below)

• TSI NEXUS-HVR 4TB Removable Hard Drive
TSI will provide a TSI 4 Terabyte removable hard drive for the Nexus-HVR Proposed Solution. TSI’s removable hard
drive consists of two (2) 2.5” hard drives. The drive can be configured for 4 TB of continuous recording, and also has failover recording capabilities in the case of one of the internal hard drives failing. Additional key features of the TSI removable hard drive configuration include:

• TSI Slim Line IR Wedge IP Camera
(NOTE: See Product Specification Sheet in
Appendix A for details)
Key features include:
o 3.0MP Progressive Scan CMOS image sensor
o Image resolution up to 1920 x 1080
o 0.0 Lux sensitivity
o Integrated Audio Option Available
o IP67 rated with vandal proof housing

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13 TRANSIT SOLUTIONS • 114 W GRANDVIEW AVE • ZELIENOPLE, PA 16063 • TSI Color Day/Night Dome Camera *EXISTING*
(NOTE: See Product Specification Sheet in Appendix A for details) Key features include:
o 800 TV-Lines Resolution (Color)
o Automatic switch-over from color to black/white in
low-light conditions.
o 0.1 Lux sensitivity
o Electronic auto-iris
o Automatic backlight compensation
o Internal synchronization
o Complete line of lens options (2.1mm – 16mm)
o Rugged, high-impact and vandal resistant housing

• TSI Infrared (IR) Dome Camera
(NOTE: See Product Specification Sheet in Appendix A for details) Key features include:
o 800 TV Lines resolution
o 0.0 Lux with IR illumination
o 21 High Intensity LED integrated IR illumination
o Electronic auto-iris
o Internal synchronization
o Rugged, high-impact and vandal resistant housing

• TSI Side View Camera *EXISTING*
(NOTE: See Product Specification Sheet in Appendix A for details) Key features include:
o 600 TV Lines resolution
o 0.0 Lux with IR illumination
o Electronic auto-iris
o Internal Synchronization
o Rugged, high-impact and vandal resistant
housing
o Side mount for outside of bus

• TSI Microphone *EXISTING*
(NOTE: See Product Specification Sheet in Appendix A for more details)
Microphones are mounted inside of separate housings near the front door/bus operator area as well as near the rear door. The TSI Nexus-HVR recorder supports up to eight channels of audio recording with user adjustable gain.

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14 TRANSIT SOLUTIONS • 114 W GRANDVIEW AVE • ZELIENOPLE, PA 16063 • TSI Event Button *EXISTING*
TSI will reuse the existing event button near the bus operator for triggering video events. Event video is protected from overwriting on the disk until the video is successfully downloaded via the wireless subsystem. The TSI NexView software allows for configuration of multiple event types and for the configuration of frame rate and resolution for each camera based on event type.

• TSI (Garmin) GPS Receiver/Antenna *EXISTING*
(NOTE: See Product Specification Sheet in Appendix
A for details)
TSI will reuse the existing (Garmin) GPS 16X
receiver/antenna unit on each bus.

Key features include:
o 12 channel receiver
o Excellent EMI/RFI performance
o Low profile integrated receiver/antenna unit
o 8-40 VDC
o -30C to 80C operating temperature
o Logs latitude/longitude and speed as metadata that can be viewed with video during video replay in NexView software application.

• TSI Mobile 5.6” TFT LCD Monitor *EXISTING*
(NOTE: See Product Specification Sheet in Appendix A for details) TSI will reuse the existing 5.6” color TFT LCD Monitor that is mounted near the front of the bus. This monitor will display a only the “Front Door” view.

Key features of this monitor include:
o Configurable TFT LCD monitor with high resolution display. o Multiple video formats available: PAL/AUTO/N443/N358. o Automatic backlighting for buttons.
o Selectable Automatic and Manual brightness
control.
o Up to 4 AV inputs. 1 video output and 1 audio
output.
o Operates from 12 - 32V. Supports 12V or 24V
automobile battery.
o Picture image may be adjusted for Horizontal,
Vertical, Mirror and Normal viewing.

• Verint G-Force Sensor *EXISTING*
TSI will be removing this G-Force sensor from all
vehicles. This is due to the integrated
accelerometer in the TSI Nexus-HVR.

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15 TRANSIT SOLUTIONS • 114 W GRANDVIEW AVE • ZELIENOPLE, PA 16063 • TSI 802.11 b/g/a Mobile Wireless Access Point and Antenna *EXISTING*
(NOTE: See Product Specification Sheet in Appendix A for details):

TSI Will be reusing the existing Wireless Access Points.

Key features include:
o Capability for 802.11a/b/g
o Low profile AP enclosure for easy
mounting
o AP comes with separate mounting
bracket
o Omnidirectional antenna with external low profile mount for bus roof o Antenna supports 802.11a/b/g.
o Antenna Gain of 3 dBi
This 802.11a/b/g wireless AP and Antenna solution is
designed especially for the mobile transit market, and
its associated environmental issues.

• TSI 802.11n Mobile Wireless Access Point and Antenna *EXISTING* (NOTE: See Product Specification Sheet in Appendix A for details):

TSI will be reusing the 802.11n Wireless Access Point on the newer vehicles on which it was factory installed and on older vehicles that have had access points replaced through the TSI RMA process.

Key features include:
o Capability for 802.11n/a/g
o Low profile AP enclosure for easy mounting
o Up to 300 Mbps Throughput
o Omnidirectional antenna with external low profile
mount for bus roof
o Antenna supports 802.11n/a/g.
o Antenna Gain of 3 dBi

• TSI 802.11ac Mobile Wireless Access Point and Antenna (NOTE: See Product Specification Sheet in Appendix A for details):

TSI will be providing nineteen (19) 802.11ac Wireless Access Points and brackets as spares for this project.

Key features include:
o Capability for 802.11ac/n/g/a
o Up to 867 Mbps Throughput
o Qualcomm Atheros AR9344 Processor
o Can be used with existing Omnidirectional Antennas
o Supports Power-over-Ethernet (PoE)

Each of the TSI Mobile Wireless Access Points and Antennas have been used successfully with the TSI NexView software in numerous public transit agencies for the purpose of providing some or all of the following functionality:
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16 TRANSIT SOLUTIONS • 114 W GRANDVIEW AVE • ZELIENOPLE, PA 16063 o Automatic wireless downloading (from the vehicle to the fixed end) of video, audio and discrete event data associated with a tagged event. o Automatic wireless downloading of diagnostic log information. o Ability to schedule a request for data to be downloaded based on bus identification and a date/time range.
o Live look in capability by police and/or supervisor vehicles that have the properly configured laptop hardware and software.

• TSI 4 Color Status LED *EXISTING*
(NOTE: See Product Specification Sheet in Appendix A for details) TSI will reuse the existing 4 Color Status LED module for each bus, as the in-vehicle System Status Display. The
four-color status LED box is mounted on the panel in front of and above the bus operator.

Key features include:
o Four distinct LEDs in a single enclosure, each LED of a different color. o Each LED allows for both solid and blinking status.
o Status indications include DVR / hard drive - operating / non-operating, camera outage, external connectivity to DVR.
o Small 3.5” x 1” footprint

• Tripp Lite PV150 Power Inverter *EXISTING*
TSI will reuse the existing Tripp Lite PV150 Power
Inverter to power the access points installed within the Supervisor Vehicles.

Key features include:
o Frequency Compatibility: 60 Hz
o Output Watts: 150 Watts
o Maximum Input: 14 Amps
o Input Voltage: 12 Volts

• Mobile Surface Mount Antenna *EXISTING*
TSI will reuse the existing Mobile Surface Mount Antenna exclusively on the Supervisor Vehicles. This antenna is capable of allowing buses on the road to connect to
access point within the supervisor vehicle. This enables supervisor-following with live-look-in capabilities.
o Frequency: 2.4 GHz
o Gain: 4 dBic
o 15’ Cable Length
o Current: 20 mA (max) 10 mA (typical)

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17 TRANSIT SOLUTIONS • 114 W GRANDVIEW AVE • ZELIENOPLE, PA 16063 • TSI Battery Backup *EXISTING*
TSI will reuse the existing Battery Backup unit in the as an independent power source for the Nexus-HVR. This independent power source will allow the Nexus- HVR and associated equipment to continue recording for, at least, two minutes in the case of an accident or maintenance whereby the main battery power is eliminated. TSI will reuse the appropriately sized batteries that will last more than the 2-minute minimum outlined in the SSI compliance matrix.

• Cable, Installation
TSI will be reusing the existing mounting and cable equipment where possible.

They will be providing the necessary cable and mounting components for all equipment that is new to this project. The cable and installation services will be provided by our installation subcontractor – Quality Mobile Installations. All cables, interconnections, switches and circuit breakers will be heavy duty and designed for use in buses. All CAT5 cable provided for the “road view” IP Camera will be of the locking type.

• TSI Nexus-HVR Review Station *EXISTING*
(NOTE: See TSI Nexus-HVR Product Sheet For Specifications. Review Station is a specially configured Nexus-HVR.)
TSI has already provided the Review Stations for the OBVSS project. These Review Stations are connected to OmniTrans’ network, and will be used as the means of reviewing video/audio/metadata off of a removable hard drive that has been taken off the bus for review back at the OmniTrans’ offices. Any OmniTrans workstation loaded with NexView software can review data from the Review Station, provided the user has the correct privileges. The NexView software outlined below allows the user to review video / audio and related event and metadata directly from the removable hard drive in the Review Station.

• Dell Poweredge R530 Rack Server
(NOTE: See Product Specification Sheet in Appendix A for details) TSI will provide and install two Dell Poweredge R530 Servers; one at East Valley and one at West Valley. Key features include:
o Intel Xeon E5-2603 v4 1.7GHz,15M
Cache,6.4GT/s QPI,6C/6T (85W) Max Mem
1866MHz RAID 1
o 500GB 7.2K RPM SATA 3Gbps 3.5in Hot-plug
Hard Drive
o PERC H330 RAID Controller
o (2) 8GB RDIMM, 2400MT/s, Single Rank, x8 Data Width
o Windows Server® 2012R2

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18 TRANSIT SOLUTIONS • 114 W GRANDVIEW AVE • ZELIENOPLE, PA 16063 • Dell Powervault MD3420
(NOTE: See Product Specification Sheet in Appendix A for details) TSI will provide and install a total of two (2) Dell Powervault MD3420 storage arrays, which will provide a total of 50TB of storage: 28TB at the East Valley yard, and 22TB at the West Valley yard.

Key features include:
o 12G SAS, 2U-24 drive, Dual 4G Cache Controller
o 24 7.2K RPM NLSAS 12Gbps 512n 2.5in Hot-plug
Hard Drive ports

• Dell OptiPlex 5040 Workstation
(NOTE: See Product Specification Sheet in Appendix A for details) TSI will provide and install two Dell OptiPlex 5040 Workstations; one at East Valley and one at West Valley. Key features include:
o Intel Core i7-6700 Processor (Quad Core, 8MB, 8T, 3.4GHz, 65W)
o Windows 7 Professional English, French, Spanish 64bit (Includes Windows 10 Pro License)
o 8GB (2x4G) 1600MHz DDR3L Memory
o 3.5 inch 500GB 7200rpm Hard Disk Drive

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19 TRANSIT SOLUTIONS • 114 W GRANDVIEW AVE • ZELIENOPLE, PA 16063 • TSI NexView Software:

The TSI NexView software will be installed on both TSI supplied workstations. The NexView software runs on any standard Windows workstation or laptop. The NexView software is the all in one solution that OmniTrans will use for reviewing video and related data, monitoring the OBVSS system status, requesting video downloads, as well as for performing Nexus-HVR Configuration.

A sample NexView video review screen is shown below. More information on the NexView application is available in the TSI NexView User Manual.

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20 TRANSIT SOLUTIONS • 114 W GRANDVIEW AVE • ZELIENOPLE, PA 16063 NexView is also the software that provides all wireless related Nexus-HVR management, control and query functions. With the implementation of NexView and the 802.11 WLAN infrastructure, OmniTrans will have the following wireless functionality at their fingertips:
• Automatic wireless downloading (from the vehicle to the fixed end) of video, audio and discrete event data associated with a tagged event. • Automatic wireless downloading of diagnostic log information. • Ability to schedule a request for data to be downloaded based on bus identification and a date/time range.

A sample NexView Nexus-HVR “Fleet Status” page is shown below.

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4.0 Bill of Materials
This section contains three tables outlining the Bill of Materials being supplied by TSI for the OmniTrans OBVSS project. These tables are as follows:
• TABLE 4.1: Fixed Route Bus Hardware Bill Of Materials • TABLE 4.2: Supervisor Vehicle Hardware Bill of Materials • TABLE 4.3: Central Site Hardware And Software Bill of Materials

TABLE 4.1: Fixed Route Hardware Bill Of Materials

Supplier
Part
Number Description
Installed
(Qty)
Spare
(Qty)
Total
New
(Qty)
TSI NEX-HVR TSI Nexus-HVR
Video Recorder
150 New
38 Existing
19 169

TSI HDD-NEX-
4TB
TSI Nexus-HVR 4 TB
Removable Hard
Drive
188 New 19 207
TSI CAM-00002 TSI Color Day/Night
Dome Camera -

2.9mm
564 Existing 57 57
TSI TSIP-07 TSI Slim Line Dome
IP Camera
188 New 19 207

TSI BRK-UNIV-
MNT
TSIP-07 Universal
Mount
188 New 0 188
TSI CAM-00007 TSI Infrared (IR)
Dome Camera -

2.9mm
216 Existing
160 New

38 198
TSI CAM-00009 TSI Side View
Camera - 2.5mm
376 Existing 38 38
TSI MIC-00002 TSI Microphone 376 Existing 38 38
TSI ACC-00004 TSI Mobile 5.6" TFT
LCD Monitor
188 Existing 19 19
TSI ACC-03-
RJ45
TSI Garmin GPS
Receiver/Antenna
188 Existing 19 19
TSI ACC-00002 TSI 4-Color Status
LED
188 Existing 19 19
TSI ACC-00005 TSI Event Button 188 Existing 19 19
TSI WLS-00001
/ WLS-302
TSI Mobile Wireless
Access Point
188 Existing 0 0
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22 TRANSIT SOLUTIONS • 114 W GRANDVIEW AVE • ZELIENOPLE, PA 16063 TSI WLS-501 TSI 802.11ac AP 0 19 19
TSI WLS-503 TSI Bracket for
802.11ac AP
0 19 19
TSI WLS-00002
/ WLS-
00302
TSI Mobile Wireless
Antenna
188 Existing 19 19
TSI ACC-00006 TSI Battery Backup
Unit
188 Existing 19 19

TABLE 4.2: Supervisor Vehicle Hardware Bill Of Materials NOTE: All Supervisor Vehicle hardware is existing

Supplier
Part
Number Description
Installed
(Qty)
Spare
(Qty)
Total
(Qty)
TSI WLS-00001 TSI Mobile Wireless
Access Point
15 1 16
TSI WLS-00004 Mobile Surface
Mount Wireless
Antenna
15 1 16
TSI WLS-00003 TSI Mobile WAP
Bracket
15 1 16
Tripp Lite PV150 Tripp Lite AC/DC
Converter
15 1 16

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Supplier
Part
Number Description
Installed
(Qty)
Spare
(Qty)
Total
(Qty)
TSI Dell
PowerEdge
R530
Dell PowerEdge R530
Server
2 0 2
TSI Dell
PowerVault
MD3420
Dell PowerVault
MD3420 iSCSI Raid
Array w 2 dual port
controllers and 50 TB
Storage (Total)
2 0 2
TSI Dell
OptiPlex
5040
Dell OptiPlex NexView
user workstation
2 0 2
TSI NEX-RVW TSI Nexus-HVR
Review Station
2 Existing 0 2
TSI N/A TSI NexView Server
Software
2 (1 for
each
facility)
0 2
TSI N/A TSI NexView Client
Software
Unlimited 0 Unlimi
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5.0 Onboard System Equipment
TABLE 5.1 below contains a breakdown of the quantity of items (from Table 4.1 above) that are existing or to be installed on each of the 174 40-ft buses. Table

5.2 will contain the items existing and installed on the 14 60-ft articulated vehicles.

TABLE 5.1: Bill Of Materials For 40-ft Fixed Route Bus.

Supplier Part # Description Qty
TSI NEX-HVR TSI Nexus-HVR Video Recorder 1
TSI HDD-NEX-4TB TSI Nexus-HVR 4 TB Removable Hard
Drive
1 TSI CAM-00002 TSI Color Day/Night Dome Camera -

2.9mm
3 TSI TSIP-07 TSI Slim Line Dome IP Camera 1
TSI BRK-UNIV-MNT TSIP-07 Universal Mount 1
TSI CAM-00007 TSI Infrared (IR) Dome Camera -

2.9mm
2 TSI CAM-00009 TSI Side View Camera - 2.5mm 2
TSI MIC-00002 TSI Microphone 2
TSI ACC-00004 TSI Mobile 5.6" TFT LCD Monitor 1
TSI ACC-03-RJ45 TSI Garmin GPS Receiver/Antenna 1
TSI ACC-00002 TSI 4-Color Status LED 1
TSI ACC-00005 TSI Event Button 1
TSI WLS-00001 / WLS-
WLS00302
TSI Mobile Wireless Access Point 1
TSI WLS-00002 / WLS-00302 TSI Mobile Wireless Antenna 1 TSI ACC-00006 TSI Battery Backup Unit 1

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Supplier Part # Description Qty
TSI NEX-HVR TSI Nexus-HVR Video Recorder 1
TSI HDD-NEX-4TB TSI Nexus-HVR 4 TB Removable Hard
Drive
1 TSI CAM-00002 TSI Color Day/Night Dome Camera -

2.9mm
5 TSI TSIP-07 TSI Slim Line Dome IP Camera 1
TSI BRK-UNIV-MNT TSIP-07 Universal Mount 1
TSI CAM-00007 TSI Infrared (IR) Dome Camera -

2.9mm
2 TSI CAM-00009 TSI Side View Camera - 2.5mm 4
TSI MIC-00002 TSI Microphone 2
TSI ACC-00004 TSI Mobile 5.6" TFT LCD Monitor 1
TSI ACC-03-RJ45 TSI Garmin GPS Receiver/Antenna 1
TSI ACC-00002 TSI 4-Color Status LED 1
TSI ACC-00005 TSI Event Button 1
TSI WLS-00001 / WLS-
WLS00302
TSI Mobile Wireless Access Point 1
TSI WLS-00002 / WLS-00302 TSI Mobile Wireless Antenna 1 TSI ACC-00006 TSI Battery Backup Unit 1

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TABLE 5.3: Bill Of Materials For Supervisor Vehicle.

Supplier Part # Description Qty
Tripp Lite PV150 Tripp Lite AC/DC Converter 1
TSI WLS-00001 TransView Mobile Wireless Access Point 1
TSI WLS-00003 TransView Mobile WAP Bracket 1
TSI WLS-00004 TransView Mobile Mark Wireless Antenna 1

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6.0 Onboard Equipment Placement & Wiring
The following is a list of camera positions, focal lengths and labels associated with placement on a 40’ vehicle:
• Camera 1 – TSI Slimline Wedge IP Camera - 2.9mm (Interior Camera)– Road View
• Camera 2 – TSI Infrared (IR) Dome Camera - 2.9mm (Interior Camera)– Front Door
• Camera 3 – TSI Color Day/Night Dome Camera - 2.9mm (Interior Camera)– Front
• Camera 4 – TSI Infrared (IR) Dome Camera - 2.9mm (Interior Camera)– Front Seating
• Camera 5 – TSI Color Day/Night Dome Camera - 2.9mm (Interior Camera)– Rear Seating
• Camera 6 - TSI Color Day/Night Dome Camera - 2.9mm (Interior Camera)- Rear Door
• Camera 7 - TSI Side View Camera - 2.5mm (Exterior Camera) – Side – Road • Camera 8 - TSI Side View Camera - 2.5mm (Exterior Camera) – Side – Curb

Figure 6-1 below provides an overview layout depicting the camera placement within each of the 40’ buses.

Figure 6-1: 40-ft Bus Camera Placement and Viewing Angle Diagram

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Figure 6-2 below provides an equipment layout depicting the placement within each of the Fixed Route vehicles. The equipment shown is of the Nexus-HVR, microphones, and 802.11 wireless Access Point (AP). These equipment locations are similar on the 40-ft and 60-ft buses.

Figure 6-2: Equipment Placement on Fixed Route Buses

The following is a list of camera positions, focal lengths and labels associated with placement on a 60’ (articulated) vehicle:
• Camera 1 – TSI Slimline Wedge IP Camera - 2.9mm (Interior Camera)– Road View
• Camera 2 – TSI Infrared (IR) Dome Camera - 2.9mm (Interior Camera)– Front Door
• Camera 3 – TSI Infrared (IR) Dome Camera - 2.9mm (Interior Camera)– Front Seating
• Camera 4 – TSI Color Day/Night Dome Camera - 2.9mm (Interior Camera)– Right Center Dr
• Camera 5 – TSI Color Day/Night Dome Camera - 2.9mm (Interior Camera)– Left Center Dr
• Camera 6 - TSI Color Day/Night Dome Camera - 2.9mm (Interior Camera)- Rear Isle
• Camera 7 – TSI Color Day/Night Dome Camera - 2.9mm (Interior Camera)– Right Rear Dr
• Camera 8 - TSI Color Day/Night Dome Camera - 2.9mm (Interior Camera)- Left Rear Dr
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Figure 6-3 below provides an overview layout depicting the camera placement within each of the 60’ (articulated) buses.

Figure 6-3: 60-ft Bus Camera Placement and Viewing Angle Diagram

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Camera 1 – Road View

Camera 2 - Front Door

Camera 3 – Front to Mid

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Camera 5- Rear Seating

Camera 6 – Rear Door

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Camera 7 – Side – Road

Camera 8 – Side – Curb

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33 TRANSIT SOLUTIONS • 114 W GRANDVIEW AVE • ZELIENOPLE, PA 16063 The placement of the remaining equipment depends on the bus type. The following series of pictures represent the placement of OBVSS equipment for the 2009 New Flyers.

The DVR will be mounted inside the equipment cabinet

The Access Point is mounted to the front overhead compartment door

Front Microphone

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The LCD Screen is mounted to the underside of the front overhead compartment.

Battery Back-Up (Mounted on top shelf)

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GPS and Wireless Antennas (Mounted roughly as shown in picture. Wireless is square white antenna in foreground. GPS is round black antenna in upper right corner of picture.

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Camera 1 – Road View

Camera 2 - Front Door

Camera 3 – Front Seating

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Camera 5 - Left Center Door

Camera 6 – Rear Aisle

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Camera 7 – Right Rear Door

Camera 8 – Left Rear Door

Camera 9 – Front Street Side

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Camera 10 – Rear Street Side

Camera 11 – Front Curb Side

Camera 12 – Rear Curb Side

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The DVR will be mounted inside the equipment cabinet

The Access Point is mounted in the front overhead compartment

Front Microphone

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The LCD Screen is mounted to the underside of the front overhead compartment.

Battery Back-Up (Mounted below DVR shelf)

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43 TRANSIT SOLUTIONS • 114 W GRANDVIEW AVE • ZELIENOPLE, PA 16063 The figures below show the Nexus-HVR Interconnection diagram for each configuration of replacements.

1. Cameras and DVR Replacement (Figure 6-4): These vehicles will have the DVR, road view, and front door view cameras replaced.

2. IP Camera and IR Camera Replacement (Figure 6-5): These vehicles will have the road view and front door view cameras replaced.

3. IP Camera Replacement (Figure 6-6): These vehicles will have the road view camera replaced.

4. 60 ft. Full Replacement (Figure 6-7): These vehicles have 12 cameras and will have the DVR, road view, and front door view cameras replaced.

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Figure 6-5: 40 ft. IP Camera and IR Camera Replacement

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Figure 6-6: 40 ft. IP Camera Replacement

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Figure 6-7: 60 ft. Full Replacement

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7.0 Onboard Equipment Configuration
This section contains a detailed description of all NexView configuration parameters to be used for the OmniTrans OBVSS project. A screenshot is included for each configuration parameter within the TSI NexView software.

1. General - System

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2. Network - Interfaces
TSI Will configure the Nexus-HVR on each vehicle to use the same IP address that had previously been used by the Verint mDVR. We will be using class B IP addresses with the first octet being 172 and the second octet being 30.

Two IP addresses will be required for each bus, one for the DVR and one for the AP. The last two octets for the DVR will be based off of the four (4) digit bus number based on the following mapping scheme:
• The third octet will be based on the first two digits of the bus number with a leading 0 tacked on the front.
• The fourth octet will be based on the last two digits of the bus number with a leading 0 tacked on the front.

An example IP address of the DVR for bus 0317 is as follows: 172.30.3.17 In a similar fashion, the access point (AP) IP address will be based on the bus number, but will have a leading 1 as the first digit in the third octet.

An example IP address of the AP for bus 0317 is as follows: 172.30.103.17

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3. Network - Beacon

4. Camera Settings – Analog Cameras

5. Camera Settings – IP Cameras

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6. Display Settings - Sequences

7. Display Settings - OSD

8. Recording - Main

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9. Recording – Profile - Common

10. Recording – Profile - Event

11. Recording – Audio

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12. I/O – Input Configurations

13. I/O – Serial Lines – Port 1

14. I/O – Serial Lines – G-Force Sensor

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15. Actions

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8.0 Central Subsystem Detailed Design
This section contains a detailed description of the Central Subsystem components to be implemented by TSI for the OBVSS Project. TSI will install two Dell PowerEdge R530 video servers (one for East Valley and one for West Valley) with a Dell PowerVault MD3420 Storage Array appropriately configured to provide OmniTrans with the desired amount of storage necessary at each location. To do so, the East Valley Dell PowerVault MD3420 will be configured with a total of 28 TB of data storage, while the West Valley will be configured with a total of 22 TB of storage. Each server and storage will support the downloaded data for the buses in the respective yard (East Valley or West Valley) for Event and User Query data that is downloaded over the Wireless Subsystem. To support this function, each server will be configured with its own TSI NexView Server implementation which will handle the automatic wireless download of Event and User Queried data for only the buses in that particular yard. Buses moved from one yard to the other will require an update of the underlying NexView vehicle database as well as a change to the configuration on that particular bus.

The OBVSS will be supported by servers and SAN storage. The hardware that will support the OmniTrans - OBVSS project will reside at two locations the West Valley Yard and the East Valley Yard. The East Valley Yard will house a Dell R530 server and an MD3420 iSCSI SAN storage array with 28TB of storage. The West Valley Yard will house a Dell R710 server and an MD3420 iSCSI SAN storage array with 22TB of Storage. By using the iSCSI SAN storage we will be adding greater flexibility to the solution, the SAN will be able to support up to 15 servers and can expand to 45 disks which would bring the storage capacity to a potential 90TB.

The exact equipment detail will be as follows:

All Dell PowerEdge R530 and Dell PowerVault MD3420 equipment will be rack mounted. OmniTrans will be providing the necessary rack space within the East and West Valley Yards.

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9.0 Wireless Infrastructure Overview
The current wireless infrastructure at both OmniTrans’ East Valley and West Valley locations is owned and managed by OmniTrans. Based on the RFP Scope of Work, OmniTrans will continue to maintain and manage the wireless infrastructure.

For this project OmniTrans has specifically tasked TSI to perform a site survey to determine wireless coverage. The results of this survey were submitted to OmniTrans separately, but it was deemed that coverage was generally lacking the desired levels of signal strength given the larger amount of data that will be transferred. As such OmniTrans will be purchasing 14 new yard Access Points for the OBVSS project.

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10.0 Appendix A – Product Specification Sheets
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DRAFT

OMNITRANS

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

MANUAL FOR THE ON-BOARD

VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM

April 13, 2017

This manual describes service and repair procedures for the OBVSS security camera system installed on the OmniTrans fleet.

Prepared By:

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Purpose of the Manual................................................................. 1

1.2 Description of the Video Security Camera System ........................... 1

1.3 Security Policy and Passwords ...................................................... 3

1.4 System Components ................................................................... 4

1.5 System Drawings ....................................................................... 6

1.6 Typical Service Needs ................................................................. 6

1.7 Parts Inventory List .................................................................... 7

1.8 How to Use This Manual .............................................................. 7

2.0 DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER (DVR)……………………………………….8

2.1 Description ................................................................................ 8

2.2 Function .................................................................................... 8

2.3 Associated Parts ......................................................................... 8

2.4 Typical Problems ........................................................................ 8

2.5 Diagnostic Procedures ................................................................. 9

2.6 Service Repairs and Replacement Guide ........................................ 14

3.0 ACCESS POINT…………………………………………………………………16

3.1 Description ................................................................................ 16

3.2 Function .................................................................................... 16

3.3 Associated Parts ......................................................................... 16

3.4 Typical Problems ........................................................................ 17

3.5 Diagnostic Procedures ................................................................. 17

3.6 Service Repairs and Replacement Guide ........................................ 17

4.0 EMERGENCY / PANIC BUTTON…………………………………………..18

4.1 Description ................................................................................ 18

4.2 Function .................................................................................... 18

4.3 Associated Parts ......................................................................... 18

4.4 Typical Problems ........................................................................ 18

4.5 Diagnostic Procedures ................................................................. 18

4.6 Service Repairs and Replacement Guide ........................................ 19

5.0 MICROPHONE………………………………………………………………….19

5.1 Description ................................................................................ 19

5.2 Function .................................................................................... 19

5.3 Associated Parts ......................................................................... 20

5.4 Typical Problems ........................................................................ 20

5.5 Diagnostic Procedures ................................................................. 20

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6.0 Uninterruptable Power Supply…………………………………………..21

6.1 Description ................................................................................ 21

6.2 Function .................................................................................... 21

6.3 Associated Parts ......................................................................... 21

6.4 Typical Problems ........................................................................ 21

6.5 Diagnostic Procedures ................................................................. 22

6.6 Service Repairs and Replacement Guide ........................................ 22

7.0 BACK UP BATTERY……………………………………………………………22

7.1 Description ................................................................................ 22

7.2 Function .................................................................................... 22

7.3 Associated Parts ......................................................................... 23

7.4 Typical Problems ........................................................................ 23

7.5 Diagnostic Procedures ................................................................. 23

7.6 Service Repairs and Replacement Guide ........................................ 23

8.0 CAMERAS – GENERAL……………………………………………………….24

8.1 Description ............................................................................................... 24

8.2 Function .................................................................................... 24

8.3 Associated Parts ......................................................................... 25

8.4 Typical Problems ........................................................................ 25

8.5 Diagnostic Procedures ................................................................. 25

8.6 Service Repairs and Replacement Guide ........................................ 26

List of Appendices

Appendix A - Interconnection Diagrams.........................................30 Appendix B - Nexus-HVR Pinout....................................................32 Appendix C - Power Conditioner Diagram.......................................34 Appendix D - Access Point Configuration Guide...............................35 Appendix E - TSI IP Camera Configuration Guide............................44 Appendix F - Camera Locations....................................................48 Appendix G - Camera Views.........................................................52 Appendix H - Equipment Parts List................................................55

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 PURPOSE OF THE MANUAL

The manual is designed to help you service and repair the On Board Video Surveillance System (OBVSS) installed on OmniTrans buses.

These systems have been installed by TSI and Quality Mobile Installations.

1.2 DESCRIPTION OF THE VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM

The TSI Nexus-HVR will be the primary device on all vehicle styles. There are two different camera configurations in the Omnitrans fleet: 8 cameras for all 40-ft vehicles, and 12 cameras for all 60-ft (articulated) vehicles. The tables below show the Bill of Materials for both styles of buses.

Table 1.1: 40-ft Bus Bill of Materials
Part # Description Qty
NEX-HVR TSI Nexus-HVR Video Recorder 1
HDD-NEX-4TB TSI Nexus-HVR 4 TB Removable Hard Drive 1
CAM-00002 TSI Color Day/Night Dome Camera - 2.9mm 3
TSIP-07 TSI Slim Line Dome IP Camera 1
BRK-UNIV-MNT TSIP-07 Universal Mount 1
CAM-00007 TSI Infrared (IR) Dome Camera - 2.9mm 2
CAM-00009 TSI Side View Camera - 2.5mm 2
MIC-00002 TSI Microphone 2
ACC-00004 TSI Mobile 5.6" TFT LCD Monitor 1
ACC-03-RJ45 TSI Garmin GPS Receiver/Antenna 1
ACC-00002 TSI 4-Color Status LED 1
ACC-00005 TSI Event Button 1
WLS-00001 / WLS-
WLS00302
TSI Mobile Wireless Access Point 1
WLS-503 TSI Bracket for 802.11ac AP 1
WLS-00002 / WLS-
00302
TSI Mobile Wireless Antenna 1
ACC-00006 TSI Battery Backup Unit 1

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Part # Description Qty
NEX-HVR TSI Nexus-HVR Video Recorder 1
HDD-NEX-4TB TSI Nexus-HVR 4 TB Removable Hard Drive 1
CAM-00002 TSI Color Day/Night Dome Camera - 2.9mm 5
TSIP-07 TSI Slim Line Dome IP Camera 1
BRK-UNIV-MNT TSIP-07 Universal Mount 1
CAM-00007 TSI Infrared (IR) Dome Camera - 2.9mm 2
CAM-00009 TSI Side View Camera - 2.5mm 4
MIC-00002 TSI Microphone 2
ACC-00004 TSI Mobile 5.6" TFT LCD Monitor 1
ACC-03-RJ45 TSI Garmin GPS Receiver/Antenna 1
ACC-00002 TSI 4-Color Status LED 1
ACC-00005 TSI Event Button 1
WLS-00001 / WLS-
WLS00302
TSI Mobile Wireless Access Point 1
WLS-503 TSI Bracket for 802.11ac AP 1
WLS-00002 / WLS-
00302
TSI Mobile Wireless Antenna 1
ACC-00006 TSI Battery Backup Unit 1

The Nexus-HVR system records video from each camera and audio from the microphones by the driver and rear door continuously during bus operations.

There is also a Garmin GPS module mounted on the roof of each bus that will record the buses location. Each system also contains a wireless access point that is connected to the Nexus-HVR via a CAT5 cable. This access point gives the Nexus-HVR the ability to perform wireless downloads and other communications with the server. When the emergency/panic button, and or the radio emergency button is actuated, the system increases the number of frames per second in order to improve picture quality as well as flagging the video for automatic wireless download.

The system continues to record video and audio for 15 minutes after the bus is turned off and will also be able to continue with wireless downloads during this time.

All components of the OBVSS system are hardwired together to the mobile digital video/audio recorder (TSI Nexus-HVR). This recorder works in conjunction with the wireless access point to download video and audio from daily operations to an OmniTrans server when a bus arrives at an OmniTrans Yard.

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3 TRANSIT SOLUTIONS • 114 W GRANDVIEW AVE • ZELIENOPLE, PA 16063 The Nexus-HVR will utilize a removable hard drive with a 4 Terabyte capacity, this size will allow for about 50 days or 650 hours of bus operations before erasing/overwriting previously recorded information.

In the event of major emergencies, OmniTrans supervisors may remove the DVR hard drive to ensure preservation of the original recording. Video from the hard drive can then be viewed on one of the Nexus-HVR review stations that has been provided to OmniTrans.

The OBVSS operates on the 24-volt power supply from the bus battery. It will also utilize a 24-volt ignition or “switched” voltage that will turn the Nexus-HVR on when active.

1.3 SECURITY POLICY AND PASSWORDS

In servicing and maintaining the security camera system, you will be working with live video when verifying camera and other systems functions.

The recorded video and audio information is confidential to OmniTrans.

Accordingly, you are expected to ensure the preservation of the OBVSS recordings. You will not be able to view recorded data from on the street bus operations.

Removal of the Nexus-HVR hard drive may only be performed in accordance to OmniTrans policy. Please ask your direct supervisor for direction.

To access the NexView software (which is required to service a DVR), a user name and password are required. User names and passwords will be set up on an individual user basis. If you do not have a username and password you should contact the OmniTrans IT department to have one created.

NexView software permissions will be based on a user group basis. For example, OmniTrans maintenance staff will not normally be able to view recorded videos from bus operations.

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1.4 SYSTEM COMPONENTS

The following is a list of hardware that you are likely to encounter in maintaining and repairing the bus OBVSS.

Equipment Installation Material Qty/Bus
Supplier
Part #
Manufacturer
Part # Supplier/Manufacturer
Locknut, Nylon Insert, 1/4"-20 4 1EY60 1EY60 Grainger
1/4" - Flat washer 4 1JY29 1JY29 Grainger
Hex Cap screw, Stl, 1/4"-20 x 3/4" - Grade 5 4 2CA54 2CA54 Grainger Aluminum 10/24 nutsert 4/cam 5NNJ3 5NNJ3 Grainger
10/24 x 3/4" pan head (Phillips) machine screws 4/cam 1MU36 1MU36 Grainger Coleman wire - RG59 with 22 gauge Siamese
power cable 993251 993251 Allied / Coleman Cable
Amphenol BNC connectors 2/cam 713-9010 31-321-RFX Allied / Amphenol Molex 2 pin connector, male 2/cam 03-06-1023 03-06-1023 Allied / Molex Molex 2 pin connector, female 2/cam 03-06-2023 03-06-2023 Allied / Molex Molex pin .062 female, 24-18 gauge 4/cam 02-06-1103 02-06-1103 Allied / Molex Molex pin .062 male, 24-18 gauge 4/cam 02-06-2103 02-06-2103 Allied / Molex Molex minifit jr. 2 pin connector, male 2/cam 39-01-2020 39-01-2020 Allied / Molex Molex minifit jr. 2 pin connector, female 2/cam 39-01-3023 39-01-3023 Allied / Molex Molex minifit jr. pin .062 female, 24-18 gauge 4/cam 39-00-0039 39-00-0039 Allied / Molex Molex minifit jr. pin .062 male, 24-18 gauge 4/cam 39-00-0041 39-00-0041 Allied / Molex Aluminum 10/24 nutsert 4/cam 5NNJ3 5NNJ3 Grainger
10/24 x 3/4" pan head (Phillips) machine screws 4/cam 1MU36 1MU36 Grainger Coleman wire - RG59 with 22 gauge Siamese
power cable 993251 993251 Allied / Coleman Cable
Amphenol BNC connectors 2/cam 713-9010 31-321-RFX Allied / Amphenol Molex 2 pin connector, male 2/cam 03-06-1023 03-06-1023 Allied / Molex Molex 2 pin connector, female 2/cam 03-06-2023 03-06-2023 Allied / Molex Molex pin .062 female, 24-18 gauge 4/cam 02-06-1103 02-06-1103 Allied / Molex Molex pin .062 male, 24-18 gauge 4/cam 02-06-2103 02-06-2103 Allied / Molex Molex minifit jr. 2 pin connector, male 2/cam 39-01-2020 39-01-2020 Allied / Molex Molex minifit jr. 2 pin connector, female 2/cam 39-01-3023 39-01-3023 Allied / Molex Molex minifit jr. pin .062 female, 24-18 gauge 4/cam 39-00-0039 39-00-0039 Allied / Molex Molex minifit jr. pin .062 male, 24-18 gauge 4/cam 39-00-0041 39-00-0041 Allied / Molex 6/32 x 1/2" Phillips Steel Machine Screw 3/cam 1128804 1128804 Fastenal 6/32 Grade 2 Steel Nylon Insert Lock Nut 3/cam 1137010 1137010 Fastenal Cat-5 stranded - ethernet patch cable 1 A3L791 A3L791 Belkin Molex minifit jr. 2 pin connector, male 2/cam 39-01-2020 39-01-2020 Allied / Molex Molex minifit jr. 2 pin connector, female 2/cam 39-01-3023 39-01-3023 Allied / Molex Molex minifit jr. pin .062 female, 24-18 gauge 4/cam 39-00-0039 39-00-0039 Allied / Molex Molex minifit jr. pin .062 male, 24-18 gauge 4/cam 39-00-0041 39-00-0041 Allied / Molex Aluminum 10/24 nutsert 4/mount 5NNJ3 5NNJ3 Grainger
10/24 x 3/4" pan head (Phillips) machine screws 4/mount 1MU36 1MU36 Grainger Locknut, Nylon Insert, 1/4"-20 4/mount 1EY60 1EY60 Grainger 1/4" - Flat washer 4/mount 1JY29 1JY29 Grainger
Hex Cap screw, Stl, 1/4"-20x3/4" - Grade 5 4/mount 2CA54 2CA54 Grainger #8 External Tooth Lock Washer 4/mount 1133734 1133734 Fastenal Wireless
Antenna Sikaflex 221 - Adhesive for wireless Antennae Sika221 Sika221 Fentro Technologies /
Sika Company
Nexus-HVR
Day / Night
Dome
Camera
IR Dome
Camera
TSIP-07
IP Camera
TSIP
Universal
Mount

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Supplier
Part #
Manufacturer
Part #
Supplier/
Manufacturer
Aluminum 10/24 nutsert 2/mic 5NNJ3 5NNJ3 Grainger
10/24 x 3/4" pan head (Phillips) machine screws 2/mic 1MU36 1MU36 Grainger General Cable - 4 conductor 20 gauge wire E1024S E1024S Allied/General Cable Molex 4 pin connector, male 2/mic 03-06-1042 03-06-1042 Allied / Molex Molex 4 pin connector, female 2/mic 03-06-2042 03-06-2042 Allied / Molex Molex pin .062 female, 24-18 gauge 4/cam 02-06-1103 02-06-1103 Allied / Molex Molex pin .062 male, 24-18 gauge 4/cam 02-06-2103 02-06-2103 Allied / Molex Molex minifit jr. 4 pin connector, male 2/mic 39-01-2040 39-01-2040 Allied / Molex Molex minifit jr. 4 pin connector, female 2/mic 39-01-3043 39-01-3043 Allied / Molex Molex minifit jr. pin .062 female, 24-18 gauge 4/mic 39-00-0039 39-00-0039 Allied / Molex Molex minifit jr. pin .062 male, 24-18 gauge 4/mic 39-00-0041 39-00-0041 Allied / Molex Cat-5 stranded - ethernet patch cable 1 A3L791 A3L791 Belkin Aluminum 10/24 nutsert 4 5NNJ3 5NNJ3 Grainger
10/24 x 3/4" pan head (Phillips) machine screws 4 1MU36 1MU36 Grainger Molex 2 pin connector, male 2 03-06-1023 03-06-1023 Allied / Molex Molex 2 pin connector, female 2 03-06-2023 03-06-2023 Allied / Molex Molex pin .062 female, 24-18 gauge 4 02-06-1103 02-06-1103 Allied / Molex Molex pin .062 male, 24-18 gauge 4 02-06-2103 02-06-2103 Allied / Molex Molex minifit jr. 2 pin connector, male 2 39-01-2020 39-01-2020 Allied / Molex Molex minifit jr. 2 pin connector, female 2 39-01-3023 39-01-3023 Allied / Molex Molex minifit jr. pin .062 female, 24-18 gauge 4 39-00-0039 39-00-0039 Allied / Molex Molex minifit jr. pin .062 male, 24-18 gauge 4 39-00-0041 39-00-0041 Allied / Molex N-41001 diode 3 266-00007 1N4007 Allied/Leshan Co.

General Cable - 4 conductor 20 gauge wire E1024S E1024S Allied/General Cable 20-18 gauge pin for connector - Vansco PLC 3 12103881 12103881 ALL PAK #10 Locknuts 2 1FA32 1FA32 Grainger
#10 Washers 2 1JY66 1JY66 Grainger
10/24 3/4" pan head (Phillips) machine screws 2 1MU36 1MU36 Grainger Coleman - 3 conductor 16 gauge wire 20136 20136 Allied/General Cable Weatherproof fuse holders - 16 gauge 2 7YU39 7YU39 Littlefuse 10 amp quick blow fuse 2 0257010 0257010 Littlefuse
.187 Battery Terminal
3M Insulated Butted Seam Block Fork/
Spade Terminal 10 MVU14-6FBX MVU14-6FBX 3M
Coleman - 3 conductor 16 gauge wire 20136 20136 Allied/Coleman Cable 3M Tongue Heat Shrink Ring Terminal
16-18 Gauge 3 MH18-6R/LX MH18-6R/LX 3M
Coleman - 3 conductor 16 gauge wire 20136 20136 Allied/Coleman Cable 3M Nylon w/ Insulation Grip Butt Connector 12-10 AWG4 MNG10BCK MNG10BCK 3M General Cable - 4 conductor 20 gauge wire E1024S E1024S Allied/General Cable Molex 2 pin connector, male 12 03-06-1023 03-06-1023 Allied / Molex Molex 2 pin connector, female 12 03-06-2023 03-06-2023 Allied / Molex Molex pin .062 female, 24-18 gauge 24 02-06-1103 02-06-1103 Allied / Molex Molex pin .062 male, 24-18 gauge 24 02-06-2103 02-06-2103 Allied / Molex Cable Ties - 8" Black 805-1300 T18L0M4 Allied/Hellermann Split Loom - 1" 0711850 0711850 Fastenal
Rubber Grommets - 1/2" ID, 1/8" OD 0709120 0709120 Fastenal BNC Crimp Tool 361-9190 CTL-1 Allied/Amphenol
Molex Extraction Tool 863-0510 W-HT-2285 Allied/Waldom
Molex MiniFit Jr. Crimp Tool 63819-0900 63819-0900 Waytek/Molex Sargent Crimp Tool 624-3133CT 3133CT Mouser/Sargent
Nutsert Insertion Tool 5JK71 39200 Grainger/Marson
RJ45 Crimp Tool BELF4F198 F4F190 Synnex/Belkin
Misc. Items
and Tools
Microphone
Access Point
& Bracket
Discrete
Signals
Backup
Battery
Power Wire
DVR Power
Out to
Cameras

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1.5 SYSTEM DRAWINGS

Where appropriate, this manual will include systems drawings, schematics and pictures to help you service and repair the system. Overall system interconnection diagrams can be found in Appendix A.

1.6 TYPICAL SERVICE NEEDS

The Onboard Video Surveillance System is designed to operate with little maintenance. However, several things can happen where service or repair of the system is needed. Examples of such situations include:

▪ Replacing a plastic protective camera dome where the viewing window has been scratched, painted over or defaced.

▪ Replacing the rechargeable back up battery located on the top shelf of the cabinet behind the driver.

▪ Replacing systems components that are damaged or malfunctioning such as a Nexus-HVR, camera, microphone, emergency (event) button, LCD monitor, GPS receiver, or access point.

▪ Realigning the viewing angle of a camera.

▪ Repairing a defective camera.

▪ Replacing fuses in the system.

▪ Repairing part of the wiring harness for the system that has been damaged.

Each component of the OBVSS has a unique serial number which is assigned to a specific bus. If you change a component of the system, please record the serial number of the new component on your work order.

You will need to leave the bus power system on in order to diagnose problems with the OBVSS. (e.g. What do the DVR lights show?)

Once you have diagnosed the issue and before starting repair work on the bus OBVSS, you should turn off the power as follows:

1. Turn off the bus power using the switch located by the driver.

2. Disable the bus battery using the cut-off switch at the outside rear right of the bus.

3. Disconnect the overhead wires for electric buses.

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1.7 PARTS INVENTORY

OmniTrans maintains an inventory of OBVSS parts. This inventory is based on the current installation base of 188 systems. The inventory will expand as the number of installed systems increases.

1.8 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

As outlined in the Table of Contents, this manual is organized by the components of the camera system. Each component chapter identifies what the component is, how it functions, parts that it incorporates, troubleshooting techniques, and service repair guides. There is also a collection of appendixes at the end of this document that includes specific configuration guides for some of the hardware.

With some components, there are diagnostic aids that will help you identify and resolve problems (e.g. Nexus-HVR LEDs). However, in many cases, you may need to use a trial and error approach to locate the problem and fix it.

Periodically, you may encounter a problem with the security camera system that is not covered or does not respond to regular repair procedures. You should ask for technical assistance when you encounter such situations. For example:

- If the OBVSS wire harness is cut.

- If the problem/fault continues after service work described in this manual.

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2. DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER (NEXUS-HVR)(DVR)

2.1 DESCRIPTION

The Nexus-HVR is the core of the OBVSS. It provides power to the cameras and the other OBVSS components. It contains a hard drive and utilizes software to record and store all the inputs to the system, namely:

- Cameras
- Microphone
- G Forces
- Time and date
- Bus signals – left, right, brake, etc.
- Emergency buttons

The model of DVR installed is the TSI Nexus-HVR which can record up to 12 analog cameras and 32 IP (High Definition) cameras.

2.2 FUNCTION

The DVR will boot up when the bus is turned on, boot time is approximately 2 minutes. The DVR will continue to run and record until 15 minutes after the bus ignition switch has been turned to off. During the 15-minute shutdown timer the Nexus-HVR will continue to record and allow wireless downloads as usual.

Note: If the battery cut-off switch is in the “Off” position, the DVR will only be able to run off of the backup batteries.

2.3 ASSOCIATED PARTS

The DVR is connected to all of the system components through the wiring harness.

2.4 TYPICAL PROBLEMS

Typical DVR problems include:

- Loss of power (Will not turn on)
- Failure to transmit to the OmniTrans server (this could occur for a number of reasons)
- Failure to record one or more of the systems components

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2.5 DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES

a. Nexus-HVR Status LEDs

The lights and their activity on the front of the DVR unit can provide some direction to systems problems and shorts. The table below describes the meaning of each LED combination:

Table 2.1: Nexus-HVR Status LEDs
Status LED State NEXUS-HVR State
All LEDs Off Device Off, No Power Connected to the
Device
Dim White Constant Device Off, Power Connected to the Device Scrolling - Left to Right Loop (Blue,
Yellow, Green, Red, Blue, Yellow… )
Device Booting
Scroll Side to Side ( Blue, Yellow, Green,
Red, Green, Yellow, Blue…..)
Firmware Update in Progress
White On, Red Blinking (Slow Blink), All
Others Off
HDD Formatting
Blue Blinking (Slow Blink), Red Solid HDD Problem
Blue Blinking (Slow Blink), Red Blinking
(Fast Blink)
HDD Mounting
Blue and Red Blinking at the Same Time,
(Slow Blink)
Device On, Not Recording
Yellow On Constant Camera Out
Blue and Green Blinking (Fast Blink) DVR not Recording, Device in Shutdown Timer/Offload Mode, Connected to Server
Green Blinking (Slow Blink) Device in Shutdown Timer
Green Blinking (Fast Blink) Device Recording, Device in Shutdown Timer and Connected to Server or
Application
Green On Constant Device Connected to Server or Application Blue on Constant DVR Recording

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The Nexus-HVR Status LEDs are located in the middle of the front plate. These indicate the status of the system/DVR as follows:

Power – White
Ready - Blue
No Video - Yellow
Link - Green
Error - Red

LAN (Ethernet Port)
The Nexus-HVR LAN port is used to transmit camera, microphone, GPS and date and time information through the access point and antenna to an OmniTrans server.

This port is also used for a range of diagnostic work using a portable PC with the NexView Software. The output cable should be disconnected and the PC connected to the DVR using an Ethernet patch cable. The Nexus-HVR also has a LAN port on the rear of the DVR, that can also be used to connect to the unit, but will be occupied by the IP camera CAT5 cable during normal operation.

There are two status lights (orange and green) located on the bottom of the LAN port connection. The light on the left normally flashes green to indicate data exchange between the access point and the DVR. The light on the right of this port indicates connection between the DVR and the access point.

USB Port
The USB port can be used in conjunction with a USB cable and laptop to connect directly to a Nexus-HVR without knowing the IP address.

Hard Drive Tray
LAN Port
USB Port
Status LEDs
Hard Drive Lock /
Unlock Key Switch
On / Off Key Switch
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Booting

The front LED’s will cycle during bootup. The DVR will first conduct self-tests and then mount the hard drive (blue slow blink red fast blink). This will take about 90 seconds. The hard drive will then be prepared for recording according to the units settings. If the hard drive gets formatted or erased, the red LED will be blinking. Eventually, solid blue and white LEDs will indicate that the unit is fully booted and recording correctly.

Normal recording operation

Solid blue and white LEDs indicate normal operation. Additionally, a user connection to the DVR via the Ethernet cable is indicated with a solid green LED.

Any loss of video is indicated by a yellow LED. When the hard drive is removed the blue and red LED will continually blink until a new hard drive is locked into place.

Shutdown

The loss of voltage on the ignition input (i.e. Shutdown of the bus) will be indicated by a solid blue LED with the green LED blinking indicating that the DVR is shutting down. In OmniTrans case, the DVR will shutdown for 15 minutes.

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Failure of the OBVSS to download video and other data at the OmniTrans East and West Valley yards can be caused by a number of factors. These factors and proposed analytical/corrective action are summarized below:

Table 2.2: Wireless Transmission Issues
Transmission Failure Possible Cause and Corrective Action Failure in the fixed antenna /
receiving system in the yards
▪ Check if other buses are similarly affected. (i.e.

Is it a bus problem or a yard problem)
Damage to the bus antenna ▪ Examine the external antenna located on the roof at the rear of the bus.

Loose Antenna wiring to the
access point
▪ Check the bus antenna connection to the access
point. There should be two connections, one on
each side of the AP.

Loose Ethernet wire at the DVR ▪ Confirm that AP is connected to LAN port via Ethernet cable, confirm status lights on LAN
port.

No power to the access point

▪ Check power connections with a multimeter.

Access point failure

▪ Press the reset button located on the back of the
access point and hold for 10 seconds.

Reconfigure the access point by connecting to it
through the maintenance laptop.

DVR malfunction

▪ Check on the DVR that the orange LAN
connection LED is illuminated. Check on the
front of the access point to ensure that the LAN
connection LED is illuminated, and the power is
on.

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2.5.1 CHECKING THE INPUTS TO THE DVR

Picture 2.2: Rear of Nexus-HVR

MIC-IN
Pin1 = Audio1 Signal
Pin2 = Audio GND
Pin3 = Audio2 Signal
Pin4 = Audio3 Signal
Pin5 = Audio GND
Pin6 = Audio4 Signal
Pin7 = Audio5 Signal
Pin8 = Audio GND
Pin9 = Audio6 Signal
Pin1 0 = Audio7 Signal
Pin1 1 = Audio GND
Pin1 2 = Audio8 Signal

Digi-OUT
Pin1 = Digital Out 1 +
Pin2 = Digital Out 1 -
Pin3 = Digital Out 2
Pin4 = GND
Pin5 = Digital Out 3
Pin6 = GND
Pin7 = Digital Out 4
Pin8 = GND
RS232, RS422
Pin1 = TX+ 422 or RTS 232
Pin2 = TX- 422 or TX 232
Pin3 = RX+ 422 or RX 232
Pin4 = RX- 422 or CTS 232
Pin5 = GND
RELAY
Pin1 = Relay 1 NC
Pin2 = Relay 1 NO
Pin3 = Relay 1 Common
Pin4 = Relay 2 NC
Pin5 = Relay 2 NO
Pin6 = Relay 2 Common

CAM Power, LED
Pin1 = Power Out 1 +1 2V
Pin2 = GND
Pin3 = GND
Pin4 = Power Out 2 +1 2V
Pin5 = LED 1
Pin6 = LED 2
Pin7 = LED 3
Pin8 = LED 4
Pin9 = LED 5
Pin1 0 = GND

POWER
Pin1 = Power In (9-36V)
Pin2 = GND
Pin3 = Ignition (9-36V)
Pin4 =
ALARM
Pin1 = Alarm IN 1
Pin2 = Alarm IN 2
Pin3 = GND
Pin4 = Alarm IN 3
Pin5 = Alarm IN 4
Pin6 = Alarm IN 5
Pin7 = Alarm IN 6
Pin8 = GND
Pin9 = Alarm IN 7
Pin1 0 = Alarm IN 8
Pin1 1 = Alarm IN 9
Pin1 2 = Alarm IN 1 0
Pin1 3 = GND
Pin1 4 = Alarm IN 1 1
Pin1 5 = Alarm IN 1 2

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2.5.2 CHECKING THE SYSTEM (Preventative Maintenance)

The Video Surveillance System is tested by using a portable PC with the NexView software to connect to a Nexus-HVR.

The following checks should be carried out to ensure the system is fully operational:

Table 2.3: System Functionality Checklist
Check Device Evaluation Process/Test
1 Brake signal Apply the brakes – Check Event Data
2 Parking brake Apply the emergency brake – Check Event Data
3 Left and right turn signals Try each turn signal – Check Event Data 4 Event button Press the event button – Check Event Data 5 Picture view by camera Check each camera view against the standards shown in this manual – Live Video Tab
6 Network transmission Check the green transmission light on the LAN port of the Nexus-HVR

Each of these tests is verified through the information provided by the DVR to the maintenance laptop using the NexView Software.

2.6 SERVICE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT GUIDE

2.6.1 Replacing the digital video recorder

In rare instances, the Nexus-HVR recorder may need to be replaced. To do this, please proceed as follows:

▪ Pull out the DVR drawer by holding down the catches located on each drawer rail.

▪ Unfasten the metal bracket holding the DVR.

▪ Ensure all leads to the DVR are labeled or label each of the electrical leads.

This will make the rewiring of the new DVR much easier.

▪ Disconnect all the phoenix connectors from the Nexus-HVR.

▪ Place the new DVR on the tray/ record the old and new serial numbers.

▪ Connect all phoenix connectors to the new DVR.

▪ Fasten the DVR

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15 TRANSIT SOLUTIONS • 114 W GRANDVIEW AVE • ZELIENOPLE, PA 16063 ▪ Power on the DVR, make sure it follows the proper boot sequence.

▪ You will then need to login to the Nexus-HVR to reconfigure it to the appropriate settings for that vehicle.

2.6.2 Programming the DVR

Programming (or configuring) the Nexus-HVR requires you to use a laptop that has the NexView software installed. You can connect to the DVR using an Ethernet (CAT5/6) or a USB cable. You can find more specific instructions (with screenshots) on using NexView to configure a Nexus-HVR in the “TSI Nexus-HVR Installation Guide” or in the “TSI NexView User Manual”.

1. Open the NexView software and login with your specific username and password.

2. Go to the “Configuration” and then the “Online” tab. On the left-hand side of this page you should see a list of all of the bus numbers. If the DVR you are configuring is brand new (never configured) you will need to connect to it using the default IP address. Find this entry and then click “Connect to Default”.

3. Once you have successfully logged into a NEXUS-HVR it is very easy to save or load a configuration file.

4. Click this button to browse to the folder on your computer where you want to save the configuration file.

5. Click this button to browse to a saved configuration file, click the open button to load the configuration file.

6. If you have loaded a new configuration file or made any changes, you must click this button to save those changes.

7. Once you have loaded the configuration file onto your Nexus-HVR you will still need to update the DVR name and IP address.
▪ To change the Nexus-HVR name, go to the “General” tab and change the “System Name” to the bus number.
▪ To change the IP address, go to the “Network” tab and the “Interfaces” tab under that. Configure the appropriate IP address and hit to save the changes.

8. If you have made a configuration change that requires a reboot, you will see a prompt that tells you the device must be rebooted, you should then see this button appear, it will allow you to quickly reboot the device.

2.6.3 Removing the hard drive

On occasion, you may be asked by to remove/replace the hard drive from a Nexus-HVR. Please follow OmniTrans procedures when doing this.

To remove and replace the hard drive, please proceed as follows:
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1. Power off the Nexus-HVR using the On/Off key-switch

2. Unlock the hard drive

3. Record the serial and bus id # of the new one

4. Insert the new hard drive

5. Lock the new hard drive into place

6. Power on the DVR to ensure that it is operating properly

3. ACCESS POINT

3.1 DESCRIPTION

There are two different styles of access points on the OmniTrans buses. The TSI WLS-00301, and the WLS-00001. These access points are located in various positions depending on the bus year. Those locations include: in the DVR cabinet, in the front header / destination sign compartment.

The access point has the following connections.

1. Access Point Ethernet Cable – Connected to the front LAN port on the Nexus-HVR

2. Power cord (black) – provides power to the access point. There is an intermediary pigtail connected to the device with a Molex connector.

3. Antenna connection to the roof of the bus. The WLS-00301 has 2 antenna connections, and the WLS-00001 has 1 antenna connection.

3.2 FUNCTION

The access point uses its associated antenna to connect to the wireless network in an OmniTrans yard. Through this wireless connection it is able to transmit video and metadata to the OmniTrans server.

3.3 ASSOCIATED PARTS

The access point is connected to the antenna which is located almost directly above the access point on the outside of the roof of the bus.

3.4 TYPICAL PROBLEMS

• The access point can become inoperable and fail to connect to the appropriate wireless network.
• The access point can not power on.
• The LAN Ethernet network cable is unplugged from the access point or Nexus-HVR.
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3.5 DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES

Both styles of access points have multiple status LEDs that show the status of the following: AP power, Ethernet connection, and wireless network connection strength.

If the system has not been transmitting data to the OmniTrans Network, the access point may not be functioning properly and may need replaced. Before doing so you should try the reset button on the AP. This button will allow you to reset the AP to factory defaults. After doing this you can then reconfigure the AP and see if it starts to work. If not you should then replace the access point with a spare.

3.6 SERVICE REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENT GUIDE

3.6.1 Reset Button

If the system is not transmitting a signal to the OmniTrans server, there may be a problem with the access point.

There is a reset button located on the rear of the access point, near the LAN ports. Once the reset button is pushed and held for 10 seconds, the access point config file brings it back to “factory settings”.

Please see the “Access Point Configuration Guide in Appendix D for specifics on reconfiguring a TSI Access Point.

3.6.2 Replacing the Access Point

To replace the access point, please proceed as follows:

▪ Remove existing wiring connections from the access point. ▪ Take off the metal “bracket” holding the access point. ▪ Replace the access point.
▪ Reinsert the connections.
▪ Reprogram the Access point using the guide in Appendix D.

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4. EMERGENCY ALARM / EVENT BUTTON

4.1 DESCRIPTION

The OBVSS system is tied into an “Event Button” that is solely used with the OBVSS system to flag video for automatic download. It is also tied into the Silent/Emergency Alarm Button, and will also flag any of those events for automatic downloads.

Both buttons are unmarked so as not to draw attention to an already aggravated passenger.

4.2 FUNCTION

The emergency/panic button has two functions. First, it sends a signal to the DVR that will create a 6 minute segment of video that will be flagged for automatic download. Second, the panic button signals the DVR to record at a higher frame rate so that the video quality is enhanced.

The driver will still need to use his radio to signal an emergency to bus operating personnel.

4.3 ASSOCIATED PARTS

Both buttons connect to the wiring harness and then to the DVR. They are connected with Molex connectors on both the DVR and button ends. Please see associated parts list.

4.4 TYPICAL PROBLEMS

The emergency/panic button can be shorted where the harness is soldered to the button. Heat shrink was used to cover the connection but should be the first place to start. Next would be to confirm that the wiring to the Nexus-HVR is still properly in place.

4.5 DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES

If the button is operating, you will see that when it is pushed a six-minute video segment associated with that time will be highlighted in yellow in the NexView software. You will need to connect to the DVR with the maintenance laptop to view this.

If the panic button is not operating, and you have confirmed proper wiring, it should be replaced.

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4.6 SERVICE REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENT GUIDE

4.6.1 Emergency Alarm / Event Button

If the panic button is not operating, please proceed as follows:

▪ Raise the side electrical panel up to its maximum height (i.e. about 18”) ▪ Check the wiring at the event button.
▪ Trace the wiring back to the connection to the system wiring harness. ▪ Ensure the connection to the harness is tight.
▪ Recheck that the event button is functioning.
▪ Replace the panic button if it is still not operating. ▪ Unscrew the retaining ring inside the electrical panel ▪ Remove the button.
▪ Mount a new button.
▪ Trace the wiring back to the harness.
▪ Connect the new button to the harness.
▪ Ensure the retaining ring can be used. (i.e. The wires go through the retaining ring before you hook it up to the harness.)
▪ Try the new button to ensure it operates
▪ Tighten the retaining ring.
▪ Close/lower the electrical panel.

5. MICROPHONE

5.1 DESCRIPTION

The OBVSS includes two microphones. They are located on the front header of the bus pointing to the rear of the bus, and across the isle from the rear door.

The microphone plays an important role in the system since it records exchanges between the driver and passengers that can be critical in prosecuting wrongdoers.

5.2 FUNCTION

The microphone records audio at the front and rear of the bus including driver/passenger and passenger/passenger exchanges.

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5.3 ASSOCIATED PARTS

The microphone assembly is comprised of the following parts:

▪ A tubular microphone frame which is fastened to the bus ▪ A small microphone head connected to a chip
▪ Two rubber gaskets that hold the microphone in place
▪ A 4-conductor pigtail with 4-pin Molex connector that connects to the wiring harness.

5.4 TYPICAL PROBLEMS

Microphone is not recording audio

5.5 DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES

First test the microphone by connecting to the DVR in the NexView software and then playing live video and making noises near the microphone. Make sure you enable audio in NexView when running this test.

If you are not hearing any audio from the microphone, you should drop the microphone until the pigtail connection is exposed, then use a multimeter on the black and red wire leads to see if the microphone is properly receiving 12V of power. If there are not 12V of power at the microphone, you should examine the microphone connection at the DVR power out pigtail to see where there is a disconnect. If you are seeing 12V of power at the microphone check the green and white audio connections to the Nexus-HVR, if they are pinned correctly you should replace the microphone with a spare and test again.

5.6 SERVICE REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENT GUIDE

5.6.1 Poor microphone performance

Poor microphone performance can occur when the microphone is pulled back in its housing. To improve sound quality, please proceed as follows:

▪ Check the green and white audio connection to the DVR. ▪ Unscrew the two 10 x 24 machine screws holding the microphone housing to the wall.
▪ Check to ensure that the microphone and the rubber gasket/ring in which is it mounted are tight up against the end of the microphone housing. ▪ Test the microphone in NexView again.
▪ If there is still a problem, replace the mic.

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5.6.2 Replacing the microphone

To change the microphone, please proceed as follows:

▪ Remove the microphone housing from the bus (unscrew the two 10 x 24 machine screws).
▪ Unplug the microphone Molex connection and reconnect the new unit. ▪ Remount the microphone housing.

6. UNINTERRUPTABLE POWER SUPPLY (UPS)

6.1 DESCRIPTION

The UPS is a small device mounted to the right of the backup battery set and is located in the cabinet.

6.2 FUNCTION

The UPS filters the power to the system to ensure there is an even and continuous source of power for the system. It will also switch the OBVSS system to the backup batteries in the case of a loss of power.

6.3 ASSOCIATED PARTS

The UPS uses a 10 amp quick blow blade fuse on pins 4 (24V Main Power) and pin 6 (auxiliary power). Please refer to the pinning diagram in Appendix C.

6.4 TYPICAL PROBLEMS

Problems with the UPS could occur as follows:

▪ There is a power surge that results in a blown fuse
▪ The UPS ceases to function and takes the rest of the system out of operation
▪ There is a power limitation on the bus – it will not allow power to pass through it unless it is 23.4V or higher.

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6.5 DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES

If a problem is suspected with the UPS, you should:

▪ Check to see if the fuse has blown
▪ Check the output leads from the UPS for voltage
▪ Ensure all wiring connections are solid (e.g. power connection to the Nexus-HVR)
▪ Check the grounds

6.6 SERVICE REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENT GUIDE

6.6.1 REPLACING THE UNINTERRUPTABLE POWER SUPPLY (UPS)

To change the UPS box in the front cabinet behind the driver, please proceed as follows:

▪ Remove the sheet metal box covering the batteries and other systems components.
▪ Mark the location of each of the wires on the power filter. ▪ Unfasten the UPS box by loosening the two ¾” Robertson screws. ▪ Replace the UPS box and reattach the wires. Ensure there is good contact with the wires on the power filter.
▪ Reattach the UPS to the cabinet base using #8, ¾” Robertson screws. ▪ Check that the system is fully operational using a portable PC attached to the DVR.
▪ Replace the metal case covering the batteries and the power filter box using 10 x 24 ¾” Phillips screws.

7. BACKUP BATTERY

7.1 DESCRIPTION

In the DVR cabinet behind the driver’s seat, there is a back up battery set for the system. This consists of an uninterruptable power supply (UPS) controller and two 12 volt rechargeable batteries that are hooked up in series to power the OBVSS system when the bus constant power has been disconnected.

7.2 FUNCTION

The back up battery operates the system when there is emergency loss of power and for a short time after the bus is turned off. The DVR is set to record for 15 total minutes after the bus is turned off.

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7.3 ASSOCIATED PARTS

The battery is wired into the system with 2 x 10-amp quick blow blade fuses.

The fuse holder is located behind the battery cover.

7.4 TYPICAL PROBLEMS

Typical UPS backup battery problems are as follows:

▪ There is a need to unfasten and possibly remove the battery set in order to service the left front shock absorber of the bus.
▪ One or both batteries lose their ability to accept or hold a charge. ▪ The batteries are scheduled for replacement on a routine basis. ▪ Battery wires become loose.

7.5 DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES

A multimeter should be used to check the battery output. If there is no power to the system, the fuses should be checked.

7.6 SERVICE REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENT GUIDE

7.6.1 Changing the back up battery

To change the back up battery set, please proceed as follows:

▪ Remove the sheet metal cover over the battery (generally there are 3 #10 x 24 ¾” Phillips holding screws).
▪ Note the wiring pattern for reconnecting a new battery and then disconnect the battery connections.
▪ Remove the two metal brackets holding the two batteries. ▪ Take out the two batteries.
▪ Replace the batteries so that they can be set up in series (i.e. the front (interior of the bus) battery has the red/positive terminal facing left and the black (exterior to the centre of the bus) battery has the red/positive terminal facing right.
▪ Replace the two metal battery brackets
▪ Replace the battery leads and the bridging wire at the left end of the batteries that connects them in series.
▪ Replace the sheet metal cover preferably using a hand screwdriver. Do not over tighten the 10 x 24 machine screws.

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8. CAMERAS - GENERAL

8.1 DESCRIPTION

Cameras views are adjustable for both direction and elevation. There are adjustment screws on each side of the lens that enable the camera to be adjusted up or down. The two screws (Phillips #1) should be tightened once the camera elevation is set.

For Day/Night Cameras the camera head is set on a turntable that allows side to side/directional movement. The turntable is locked by a single screw (Phillips #2) that frequently sits in front of the lens. This screw should be tightened once the camera direction is chosen. For IR cameras, the camera lens is on a twisting mount that allows you to turn the view in any direction without adjusting any screws. For the TSI IP Cameras you must loosen the phillips screws to either side of the camera lens, this will allow you to rotate the lens ball in any direction.

The entire camera/lens unit is mounted on a base which in turn is fastened to the ceiling or front panel of the bus.

The camera base plate fastened to the bus is held by 4 machine screws (10 x 24).

A Day/Night camera unit is mounted on the base with 2 screws. There is a small aluminum spacer bar between the base and the camera unit.

The cameras are enclosed in a plastic dome which provides a protective covering for the lens from tampering and dust. The Day/Night cameras have viewing windows inside of the plastic dome, whereas the IR cameras do not. These windows must align with the camera lens in order to prevent any blockage of the picture. The plastic domes are held by a cast aluminum ring which screws into the camera base. In turn, this retaining ring has two 4 mm set screws to lock the ring in position.

8.2 FUNCTION

The cameras record continuous video during bus operations at a set number of frames per second. By pushing the emergency/panic button, the driver can increase the number of frames recorded per second in order to improve the quality of the video.

Feed from each camera goes to the DVR and can be viewed individually or simultaneously using a portable PC with the NexView software.

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8.3 ASSOCIATED PARTS

A camera has the following parts:

▪ Base ring for fastening to the bus
▪ Camera unit including the turntable to move the camera from side to side ▪ Aluminum spacer bar between the camera base and the camera unit ▪ Plastic dome
▪ Retaining ring to hold the plastic dome
▪ Set screws for fastening the camera dome
▪ Wiring harness that connects the camera to the DVR and the power source

8.4 TYPICAL PROBLEMS

Typical problems with cameras are as follows:

▪ Defaced, painted or scratched protective dome
▪ Loss of power to the camera and thus loss of video feed ▪ Camera malfunctions and will not record video
▪ Protective lens being shifted to cover the camera view ▪ Improper camera angle/picture possibly caused by a bus crash or where the camera set screws become loose
▪ Change in OmniTrans specifications for a camera’s direction

8.5 DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES

Please use the following diagnostic procedures to identify camera service needs:
▪ Use a portable laptop with NexView to view the feeds being sent by the cameras.
▪ Compare the pictures with the picture specifications set by OmniTrans. ▪ Identify which camera is not operating or not set properly. ▪ Visually inspect the protective camera cover to see that the camera lens is centred vertically and horizontally in the viewing window slot. ▪ Check for 12V power to the camera at the Molex connection, if there is no power, check the power distribution pigtail and the DVR to ensure the camera cable for the problem camera is properly wired.
▪ Ensure that the camera base is tight against the ceiling or surface of the bus

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8.6 SERVICE REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES

Typical camera servicing needs and repair guidelines are presented below.

8.6.1 Replacing the plastic protective dome over the camera

To service a protective plastic dome lens cover, please proceed as follows:

▪ Completely remove the two set screws on the metal frame holding the plastic dome. The screws are located opposite each other and require a 2mm socket bit.
▪ Rotate the metal frame counter clockwise as you face the plastic lens cover (i.e. like unscrewing a regular nut from a bolt).
▪ Use a strap wrench (like those used to remove large oil filters on vehicles) where the set screws have damaged the threads on the camera housing.

The diameter of the housing is 4-5/8”.
▪ Replace the plastic dome. There are two types of plastic camera domes. The domes for the IR cameras are clear so that the infrared lights will allow pictures at night. The Day/Night cameras have a darkened dome with a camera viewing window.
▪ Re-mount the metal retaining ring.
▪ Centre the dome viewing window. The viewing window must be lined up and centred over the camera lens so that the camera viewing angle is not restricted.
▪ Screw in the two 4 mm set screws that hold the retaining ring in place and prevent rotation of the plastic dome covering the camera lens.

8.6.2 Adjusting a camera view/picture

The location and viewing angle of each camera has been carefully chosen by OmniTrans to maximize the effectiveness and coverage of the OBVSS. The following guidelines describe how to position each camera on a bus. Pictures of camera views are provided in Appendix G by camera. The need for these directions can arise from the following factors:

- A bus crash that jolts a camera angle out of alignment - Replacement of a non-functioning camera
- Damage or vandalism of a camera
- A directive to improve a camera angle based on a security incident.

For precise setting of the cameras, it is best to use a PC with the NexView software which is plugged into the DVR so you can view the picture from each camera live on screen.

Camera angles are the same for each bus type.

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When tightening these screws, once the elevation is set, you have to be careful about changing the elevation as you tighten the holding screws (i.e. the camera can swivel as you tighten the screw). Accordingly, the best practice is to hold the lens frame as you tighten each side screw in order to maintain the correct camera elevation angle.

8.6.3 Checking a non-functioning camera

A camera may not function for several reasons:

▪ The plastic camera housing has been turned so the view window is not aligned with the camera (i.e. the view window in the plastic dome is not in front of the lens).
▪ A wire connection is unplugged.
▪ The camera does not have a power supply.
▪ The circuit board on the camera body has failed.
▪ There is a short circuit in the camera wiring.

Some camera problems are fixable. Others require replacement of the camera.

To check and locate the problem, you should work as follows:

▪ Check the wire connection at the DVR for that specific camera. Camera leads are identified on the cables plugged into the back of the DVR. ▪ Check the camera housing to ensure that the viewing window is aligned with the camera lens. To adjust the dome lens, remove the 4 mm set screws, back off/loosen the dome base/housing, shift/rotate the dome, tighten the base ring and tighten the set screws.
▪ Check the wires to the camera after removing the camera housing from the camera base (i.e. no loose or hanging wires).
▪ Disconnect the camera from the harness and check for 12V power at the camera Molex connector.
▪ Check the camera wire connections with the wiring harness and ensure a good tight connection.
▪ Check the Nexus-HVR live view again to see if the camera is working.

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8.6.4 Replacing an inoperable camera

To replace a non-functioning camera, please proceed as follows:

▪ Remove the set screws in the metal ring holding the protective plastic dome using a 2mm hex wrench.
▪ Remove the ring holding the dome by unscrewing it counter clockwise (like unscrewing a nut from a bolt). A strap wrench may be needed if the set screws have damaged the threads of the retaining ring.
▪ Undo the 10 x 24 Phillips head screws that hold the camera to the base. ▪ Carefully pull the camera down and catch the aluminum bar (about ¾” wide and 3” long) that is used as a spacer in the camera base. ▪ Pull the camera wires back until the connection is exposed. ▪ Unplug the old camera
▪ Plug in the new camera.
▪ Push the wires back into the ceiling of the bus.
▪ Remount the camera using the aluminum spacer bar.
▪ Align the lens.
▪ Check the camera alignment with NexView on a PC connected to the DVR. ▪ Remount the plastic dome covering the lens.
▪ Use a strap wrench if needed to screw on the dome retaining ring. Be sure the ring is aligned with the threads in the base. It may take a few tries to get this alignment correct before screwing in the dome retaining ring. ▪ Ensure the viewing window in the plastic dome is aligned with the camera lens.
▪ Tighten the dome retaining ring so the plastic dome cannot be rotated. ▪ Replace the set screws using a 2 mm hex wrench.

8.6.5 Tracing Electrical Shorts

To trace and locate a short in the OBVSS, you should proceed as follows;

▪ When there is a short in the system, you will normally see multiple devices (cameras, microphones, access point) not operating properly at the same time.
▪ Identify, through the process of elimination, which device is causing the short. Do this by disconnecting devices from the power distribution pigtail one at a time. When you disconnect the device with a short, you should see your other camera views come back online.
▪ Once you have identified the device with the short, check the power distribution harness for loose wires or connections. If it looks ok, try swapping out the device, in case the short was in the device itself.

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8.6.6 Replacing a Rivet Nut

The following system components are mounted using rivet nuts (rivet nuts are also called nutserts):

- Battery box
- All cameras
- microphone

The rivet nuts are for 10 x 24 machine screws and for gripping .01 to .08 thick material. The barrel of the rivet nut is .25 inches and the rim is just over .40 inches. Using a rivet setting tool, the rivet nut is compressed and forms around the inside of the material that it is used on.

Sometimes, rivet nuts come loose and need to be replaced.

Replacing a rivet nut can be difficult, particularly if there is a machine screw that is lodged in the nut and causes it to spin.

To replace a rivet nut, proceed as follows:

▪ Remove the systems component (camera etc…).
▪ Immobilize the faulty rivet nut using a small pair of pliers, small Vice Grip pliers or a screw driver. (e.g. Where the screw drives the rivet nut when you are trying to remove the screw, you may need to stick a screw driver under the rim of the rivet nut to keep it from turning.) ▪ Remove the machine screw.
▪ Drill out the rivet nut using a ¼” drill while holding the defective rivet nut from turning (e.g. with Vice Grips). The drill cuts off the rim/flange on the rivet nut and the remaining cylinder falls away.
▪ Mount a rivet nut on the rivet nut tool.
▪ Insert the new rivet nut in the old hole.
▪ Squeeze the rivet nut tool firmly to “set” the rivet nut so it sits tight and is flush with the surface and no longer rotates when filled with a 10 x 24 machine screw.
▪ Use a 10 x 24 machine screw to remount the system component.

Machine screws can vary slightly in size and are sometimes hard to drive into rivet nuts. If there is significant resistance, you run the risk of turning out/loosening the newly placed rivet nut. When a 10 x 24 machine screw is hard to drive, please try another in case the thread size “fits” a little better. Also, be careful to ensure you are using a proper 10 x 24 machine screw. The bolts holding the panel over the driver’s head look almost identical to 10 x 24 machine screws but they have a finer thread count (i.e.10 x 32 machine screw).
▪ Be careful that machine screws are not binding on the edge of the holes in the systems component (e.g. battery box). In such cases, you may need to loosen the other machine screws so that you can reposition the system component to avoid any binding on the mounting screws.
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APPENDIX A
40-ft. Bus Nexus-HVR Interconnection Diagram

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60-ft. (Articulated) Bus Nexus-HVR Interconnection Diagram

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APPENDIX B
Nexus-HVR Pinout Diagram

Front of Nexus-HVR

On / Off Key Switch
LAN Port USB Port Status LEDs Hard Drive Lock /
Unlock Key Switch
Hard Drive Tray
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MIC-IN
Pin1 = Audio1 Signal
Pin2 = Audio GND
Pin3 = Audio2 Signal
Pin4 = Audio3 Signal
Pin5 = Audio GND
Pin6 = Audio4 Signal
Pin7 = Audio5 Signal
Pin8 = Audio GND
Pin9 = Audio6 Signal
Pin1 0 = Audio7 Signal
Pin1 1 = Audio GND
Pin1 2 = Audio8 Signal

Digi-OUT
Pin1 = Digital Out 1 +
Pin2 = Digital Out 1 -
Pin3 = Digital Out 2
Pin4 = GND
Pin5 = Digital Out 3
Pin6 = GND
Pin7 = Digital Out 4
Pin8 = GND
RS232, RS422
Pin1 = TX+ 422 or RTS 232
Pin2 = TX- 422 or TX 232
Pin3 = RX+ 422 or RX 232
Pin4 = RX- 422 or CTS 232
Pin5 = GND
RELAY
Pin1 = Relay 1 NC
Pin2 = Relay 1 NO
Pin3 = Relay 1 Common
Pin4 = Relay 2 NC
Pin5 = Relay 2 NO
Pin6 = Relay 2 Common

CAM Power, LED
Pin1 = Power Out 1 +1 2V
Pin2 = GND
Pin3 = GND
Pin4 = Power Out 2 +1 2V
Pin5 = LED 1
Pin6 = LED 2
Pin7 = LED 3
Pin8 = LED 4
Pin9 = LED 5
Pin1 0 = GND

POWER
Pin1 = Power In (9-36V)
Pin2 = GND
Pin3 = Ignition (9-36V)
Pin4 =
ALARM
Pin1 = Alarm IN 1
Pin2 = Alarm IN 2
Pin3 = GND
Pin4 = Alarm IN 3
Pin5 = Alarm IN 4
Pin6 = Alarm IN 5
Pin7 = Alarm IN 6
Pin8 = GND
Pin9 = Alarm IN 7
Pin1 0 = Alarm IN 8
Pin1 1 = Alarm IN 9
Pin1 2 = Alarm IN 1 0
Pin1 3 = GND
Pin1 4 = Alarm IN 1 1
Pin1 5 = Alarm IN 1 2

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APPENDIX C
Power Conditioner Diagram

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APPENDIX D
WLS-00301 Configuration Guide

Transit Solutions 802.11n Access Point Configuration Guide

Step One: Determine the New AP IP Address
Connect a network cable to the port on the AP and connect the other end to your laptop.

Open the Uconfig utility. This is a piece of software you should have on your computer to determine AP IP Addresses. Once you have opened Uconfig, note the IP address listed in the bottom window, under “IP”. If the AP is new, the IP address should be 192.168.168.1, as shown below.

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(All of the following screenshots are from Windows 7. The directions for XP are written in the text. Both Windows XP and Windows 7 have very similar screens.) If you are using Windows XP, go to Start -> Control Panel -> Network Connections.

If you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7, click the Windows Button -> Control Panel -> Network and Internet -> Network and Sharing Center -> Change adapter settings.

Right Click on “Local Area Connection” and click “Properties”.

For Windows XP highlight “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)”.

For Windows Vista and Windows 7 highlight “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4”.

Click Properties.

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37 TRANSIT SOLUTIONS • 114 W GRANDVIEW AVE • ZELIENOPLE, PA 16063 You need to set your IP address within the same network as the AP to be able to configure it.

In “Step One” you determined the IP address of the AP. The default IP of these access points is 192.168.168.1. If we set the local area connection IP address to 192.168.168.5 and your subnet mask to 255.255.255.0 it puts it in the same network as the AP and we can connect to the AP to configure it. If the access point you have did not have an IP address of 192.168.168.1, you must enter an IP that will put it into the same network as the IP address you determined in Step 1.

Step Three: Connect to the Access Point
Open your web browser. In Step One, we determined the IP address of the AP. Type it into the address bar of Internet Explorer. Since we determined 192.168.168.1 as our AP, we typed it into the bar. If the IP address you determined was different, enter that instead.

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38 TRANSIT SOLUTIONS • 114 W GRANDVIEW AVE • ZELIENOPLE, PA 16063 A dialog box should appear. You need to enter the User Name “admin” and password “password”.

Step Four: Configure the Access Point
On the main page, click the system button.

On the system page, under “Configuration Management”, beside “Upload Configuration”, click “Browse”.

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On the system page, under “Configuration Management”, beside “Upload Configuration”, click “Restore”.

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Once the Config file has been pushed, you will have to reboot the unit. It will automatically prompt you for this. Once the unit is rebooted with the new config file, you will also have to make sure your laptop is within that network. To do so, open Uconfig again, like Step One above and determine the AP IP address. Once you have determined the IP Address of the AP, you must again assign your laptop an IP address within the same network as the AP. Repeat Step Two using the new IP Address. Your laptop IP address will be what you normally set your laptop to for programming DVRs. Make sure your subnet mask matches that of the DVRs as well. It should be 255.255.0.0.

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Once your Local Area Connection IP address is set, open your web browser and type the AP IP address that you determined in Step Five into the browser address bar and hit enter. (It should no longer be 192.168.168.1. It will be whatever Uconfig says it is.) Enter the user name “admin” and password “password” as in Step Three and return to the main screen of the AP. Press the “Basic Network” button.

Under Local Area Network, beside IP Address, enter the proper AP IP address for the particular bus you are on. Click “Apply Settings” and then “Save Configuration Changes”

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Click the “System” Button along the top menu bar. On the “System Page”, under Host Name, enter “X AP” where (X) equals the bus number. For example, if you are on Bus 1441, enter “Bus 1441 AP” into the “Host Name” box. Click “Apply” and then click “Save Configuration Changes”, then click “Reboot…” at the bottom of the page.

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Verify that the Red, Orange, Yellow, and/or Green signal lights are lit on the new AP. This may take several (3-5) minutes. Verify the bus is properly checking in with NexView.

At this point you can disconnect the laptop from the AP. The process is complete.

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APPENDIX E
TSIP IP Camera Configuration Guide

This guide provides the proper steps for configuring a TSIP Camera. With this walkthrough, you will be able to verify that the camera is properly installed, connect to the IP camera, update firmware on the camera, push proper configuration files to the camera, and verify connectivity to the NexView software. For this walkthrough, the user will need IPScan Utility software, a web browser, IP camera configuration file, NexView software, and knowledge of proper IP address/naming scheme. Refer to project documentation for needed resources or contact TSI for additional help.

1. Assure the IP camera is properly installed and receiving power. Check the Nexus- HVR LAN port to see if the Orange and Green status LED’s on the camera connector are showing activity. These are located just below the Ethernet port that the camera is plugged into.

2. Once the camera has been verified for proper installation you will need to connect a computer to the camera by plugging an ethernet cable into the camera pigtail.

3. Once connected, open the IPScan Utility software. This can be used to find the IP address of an IP Camera, upgrade firmware of a camera, or change its assigned IP Address.

4. With the IPScan Utility opened, click the “Scan” button to show all connected IP cameras with their associated IP Camera and MAC Address

5. Once you’ve obtained the IP address associated with the IP camera launch your web browser to connect to the IP Camera.
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6. When the web browser has opened type the IP address you’ve found in step 4 into the URL address bar and hit enter.

7. Once directed to the IP camera you can log using the default authentication ID: admin Password:1234

8. Once logged in you’ll be able to see a live view of the camera. This is one way to know the camera itself is working properly.

9. To load the configuration file navigate from Setup > System > Export / Import

10. Once on the Import page browse to the configuration file by clicking “Browse…”.

Navigate to the configuration file and click open. Once the file has been selected click “UPLOAD FILE” to push the configuration file to the IP camera.

11. To change the IP address of any individual camera you will be using the IPScan Utility software. Repeat steps 3 and 4.

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12. Select the available IP camera that you want to change the IP address of in the left- hand side of the selection window. Next you will click the “IP Change” button.

13. (Optional) You can also upgrade the firmware for an IP Camera by clicking the “Upgrade” button once you’ve selected your camera.

14. (Optional) On the upgrade page click “Open File” to select the updated firmware.

Then enter the user id: admin Password:1234 Once the following steps are completed click “Upgrade” to finish installing the updated firmware.

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15. To verify that the camera has been properly installed and configured you can now connect to the DVR using the NexView software. If your Nexus-HVR is already configured to display the IP camera, you can skip steps 16 through 20.

16. Upon opening the NexView software and logging in, navigate to the configuration tab and connect to the proper DVR listed in the left column.

17. Once connected to the DVR click the “Online” tab then click “Camera Settings” finally click “IP Cameras”

18. Enter in the desired name for the IP Camera. This can be found in the project documentation in order to follow the proper naming convention. Followed by the IP address you changed the IP camera to in step 11. The default authentication is User:
admin Password:1234 You can also select Audio if the IP camera has that functionality and it follows proper project documentation.

19. Once finished setting up the IP Camera hit “Apply” to push changes.

20. You should notice the orange LED on the front of the DVR has turned off due to the IP camera configuration going through successfully. As long as there are no other cameras improperly installed.

21. You can further verify completion by clicking the Video Playback tab in NexView, then the Live tab underneath that.

22. By selecting the IP Camera from the drop down menu you can view a live stream from the IP Camera to the DVR.

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APPENDIX F
Camera Locations
(Camera location pictures will change after project start)

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APPENDIX G

CAMERA VIEWS
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APPENDIX H
System Components - Pictures
(System components pictures will change after project start)

DVR – Front View

DVR – Back View

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1. Background and Document Overview ..................................................................................... 2

2. Purpose of Document .............................................................................................................. 3

3. Training Approach ................................................................................................................... 4

4. Reference Training Material .................................................................................................... 5

5. Video System Operators Course .............................................................................................. 6

6. Maintenance Technicians Course ............................................................................................ 7

7. System Administrators Course ................................................................................................ 8

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1. Background and Document Overview
TSI has been contracted by OmniTrans to provide equipment for Onboard Video Surveillance System (OBVSS) on its bus fleet. TSI holds the responsibility of training OmniTrans on the installation and use of the OBVSS:
• Onboard S ystem consisting of cameras, digital video recording equipment, 802.11 wireless, and integration as well as various other accessories on 12 Vehicles of OmniTrans’s choosing.
• Central System consisting of OmniTrans supplied workstations, laptops, server hardware, as well as an OmniTrans supplied Wide Area Network (WAN) and Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) backbone, and NexView server and application software.

The purpose of the OBVSS is to serve as a deterrent against assaults, disputes, vandalism and theft, and to provide an investigative aid for any incidents that take place. The system will also provide the ability to review injury and accident claims, improve customer service and investigate passenger comments and complaints. TSI is providing a comprehensive solution to this end goal for OmniTrans.

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2. Purpose of Document
The purpose of this document is to provide a detailed training plan and reference to associated training manuals for the Onboard Video Surveillance System (OBVSS). This document is divided into the following subsections:
• Section 3 – Training Approach: This section provides an overview of the training approach to be utilized for this project, including an outline of the training methodology, a summary of training courses and proposed dates.

• Section 4 - Referenced Training Manuals: This section contains a list of additional Training Manuals that are referenced in this Training Plan, but not included in the Training Plan itself. These Training Manuals are separate documents, but will be made available for the students.

• Section 5 – Video System Operators Course: This section provides a description of the details associated with the Video System Operators Course.

• Section 6 – Maintenance Technicians Course: This section provides a description of the details associated with the Maintenance Technicians Course.

• Section 7 – System Administrators Course: This section provides a description of the details associated with the System Administrators Course.

Sections 5 – 7 contain the following information associated with each respective course:
• Description: General description of the course
• Audience: Recommended personnel to take this course (i.e., what OmniTrans personnel would benefit most from this course.)
Course Outline / Schedule: Course agenda (outline) of topics with an estimated elapsed time for each topic, also contains references to the Training Manuals that will be included in the Student Guides provided for the course.

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3. Training Approach
TSI will provide OBVSS related training to OmniTrans identified personnel based on OmniTrans’ selection of personnel for each course . All training will take place at OmniTrans designated facilities, and will include a combination of lecture and hands-on training as applicable.

TSI will provide the following training materials to be used in the classroom (if not available on-site from OmniTrans), including:
o Display projector (NOTE: For training classes that take place in OmniTrans’ training classroom) o Instructor’s Laptop
o Instructor’s Guide
o Student Guides for each student
o NexView software loaded on each student workstation as applicable o Individual samples of hardware components on the bus as applicable

OmniTrans will provide the following items for training:
o List of students attending each course
o Classroom space and desk/table space for each student o LAN connectivity between the Instructor’s Laptop and the installed OBVSS servers to enable training to be performed on live data to the greatest extent possible.

TABLE 3-1 below provides an outline of the course name, number of classes, dates, length, and number of students per class for the three courses to be taught by TSI as part of the OBVSS Training.

TSI is requesting that one of the already-installed buses be available for the entire training session. Having the buses available will provide for a more realistic training environment, both, for performing live viewing training, and for real-life maintenance training review.

TABLE 3-1: Summary Of Course Dates, Lengths, Students / Class

Name # Of
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4. Reference Training Material
The following section references a number of Training Manuals to be used throughout the OBVSS training.

Although referenced in this OBVSS Training Plan, these manuals are not “integrated” into the OBVSS Training Plan document. However, applicable Training Manuals will be included in the Student Guide USB provided to each student attending a course. Table 4-1 below contains a list of the Training Manuals (PDF file names) referenced in this Training Plan, along with a list of the courses that will include the respective manuals.

TABLE 4-1: Referenced Training Manuals And Associated Courses

Training Manual Name (PDF File Name) Courses Including This Training Manual NexView User Manual Video System Operator, Maintenance
Technicians, System Administrators
TSIP Camera Configuration Guide.pdf Maintenance Technicians, System Administrators
OmniTrans Video Interconnections Diagram.pdf Maintenance Technicians, System Administrators
Nexus-HVR Installation Guide.pdf Maintenance Technicians, System Administrators
WLS-501 Configuration Guide.pdf Maintenance Technicians, System Administrators
RMA Guide.pdf Maintenance Technicians, System
Administrators
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5. Video System Operators Course
Description:

This course is designed to provide detailed training to those OmniTrans personnel responsible for review of OBVSS video/audio/metadata using the NexView application software. The course includes training for all aspects of the video review process – from the selection of the video of interest, to the review of that video, to finally the export of the video clip of interest to a 3 rd party if necessary. T raining will include considerable amount of hands -on experience with actual video clips and with the OBVSS in operational mode wherever possible.

Audience:

Students who should attend this class include OmniTrans security personnel responsible for the act ual review of video data in response to security, liability, theft and vandalism issues that arise within the OmniTrans bus operation. Additionally, any IT related personnel scheduled to take the System Administrators Course (Section 7 of this document) should also take this course as a pre-requisite.

Course Outline / Schedule:
o Segment 1 (30 minutes) – Introduction And Overview Of System: Provides an overview of the OBVSS system, equipment on the bus, and a description of different types of video data available in the system. Specifically, this segment includes:
➢ Overview of vehicle equipment (On-Vehicle Tour)
➢ Diagram of equipment layout on bus
➢ Description of video types (Live, Recorded, Event, and Queried)

o Segment 2 (30 minutes) – Getting Started with NexView: Provides detailed training on the following activities within the NexView software: Login, Requesting Video, Viewing Downloads, Checking Device Status

o Segment 3 (15 minutes) – Viewing Live Video: Provides detailed description of the process associated with the viewing of live video data and the associated options that can be used while viewing.

o Segment 4 (30 minutes) – Viewing Recorded Data: Provides detailed description of the process associated with viewing recorded data (Recorded, Event, and Queried) and the associated options that can be used while viewing.

o Segment 5 (20 Minutes) – Exporting Video Data: Provides detailed instruction on the process of exporting recorded video clips. This will also cover proper methods to distributed such video.

o Segment 6 (15 minutes) - Final Q & A: Final Question and Answer segment.

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6. Maintenance Technicians Course
Description:

This course is designed to provide detailed training to those OmniTrans personnel responsible for the diagnosis of problems and subsequent maintenance of the OOBVSS hardware, including:
a. Nexus Hybrid Video Recorder
b. TSI Cameras and Microphones
c. On-Board Wireless Access Point

Audience:

Students that should attend this class include OmniTrans Operations/Maintenance personnel responsible for the maintenance of the OBVSS hardware.

Course Outline / Schedule:
o Segment 1 (15 minutes) - System installation and layout review: Provides an over view of the equipment layout on the bus as well as the equipment connectivity.

o Segment 2 (15 minutes) - Camera troubleshooting: Provides detailed troubleshooting and maintenance training related to the TransView Day/Night, IR, and TSIP Cameras on board th e bus.

This segment includes maintenance training and troubleshooting related to:

o Segment 3 (30 minutes) - HVR troubleshooting: Provides detailed troubleshooting and maintenance training related to the Nexus-HVR and hard-drive. This segment includes mai ntenance training and troubleshooting related to:
➢ HVR Connections
➢ Removable Hard Drive
➢ HVR Boot Sequence
➢ HVR Firmware
➢ HVR Configuration File
➢ Replacement of HVR on the bus.

o Segment 4 (30 minutes) – AP troubleshooting: Provides detailed troubleshooting and maintenance training related to the onboard 802.11 a /g/n/ac wireless Access Point (AP). This segment includes maintenance training and troubleshooting related to:
➢ AP Connections
➢ AP Configuration
➢ Replacement of AP on the bus.

o Segment 7 (15 minutes) – Troubleshooting Using NexView: Provides detailed training on how to perform troubleshooting and maintenance using the NexView software.

o Segment 8 (20 minutes) – RMA and Phone Support Process: Provides detailed training on how to process a Return Material Authorization (RMA) to TSI when returning a failed part/component. Also includes contact information associated with obtaining phone support related to software/hardware questions.

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7. System Administrators Course

1. Description:

2. This course is designed to provide detailed training to those OmniTrans personnel responsible for the administration, setup, and configuration of the following portions of the OBVSS:
a. NexView software on user’s workstations and laptops
b. NexView on the OBVSS Server hardware
c. NexView database (DB) on the OBVSS MS SQL Server hardware Additionally, this course provides training in the setup and modification of various configuration parameters for the OBVSS HVR using NexView software.

3. Audience: Students that should attend this class include OmniTrans IT personnel responsible for the installation and configuration of the OBVSS software and administration of passwords; as well as any personnel that will be responsible for configuration changes associated with the onboard Nexus-HVR configuration file.

4. Course Outline / Schedule:

o Segment 1 (30 minutes) – NexView Database and Job: Provides detailed training on the following NexView related items:
➢ Database
➢ Adding DVRs into the system
➢ Adding Users
➢ User Permissions

o Segment 2 (30 minutes) – Managing Data in NexView: Provides detailed training on the management of the following NexView related items:
➢ Video Queries
➢ Jobs Configuration
➢ HVR Firmware Rollouts

o Segment 3 (30 minutes) - NexView Settings: Provides detailed training on the management of various NexView software settings and configuration parameters.

o Segment 4 (50 minutes) – NexView Installation and Startup: Provides detailed training associated with the installation and startup of NexView with particular emphasis on the following activities:
➢ Installing NexView software on a new workstation

o Segment 5 (10 Minutes) – Final Q & A: Final Question and Answer segment.

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Signature Page

The following OmniTrans signature signifies that TSI has successfully completed the “Design Review Documentation” milestone for the OmniTrans On-Board Video Camera Surveillance System (OBVSS) project.

____________________________________ (Signature)

Mike DiFonzo
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1. Project Background ................................................................................................................ 2

2.0 Purpose of Acceptance Plan Document ................................................................................... 3

3.0 Test Approach ........................................................................................................................... 5

4.0 Vehicle Acceptance Test (VAT) ................................................................................................. 8

5.0 Proof of Performance Test (POP) ............................................................................................ 10

6.0 Hot Run Test (HRT) .................................................................................................................. 12

7.0 Operability Period Test ........................................................................................................... 14 Attachment 1: VAT Test Compliance Matrix ................................................................................ 16 Attachment 2: PoP Test Compliance Matrix ................................................................................. 22 Attachment 3: HRT Compliance Matrix ........................................................................................ 39 Attachment 4: OPT Compliance Matrix .......................................................................................... 0

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1. Project Background
TSI has been contracted by OmniTrans to provide and install an On -Board Video Camera Surveillance System (OBVSS) on its fixed route bus fleet. This project consists of the design, installation, testing and training associated with the OBVSS system.

The purpose of the OBVSS system is to serve as a deterrent against assaults, disputes, vandalism and theft, and to provide an investigative aid for any incidents that take place. The system will also provide the ability to review injury and accident claims, improve customer service and investigate passenger comments and complaints. TSI is providing a comprehensive solutio n to this end goal for OmniTrans.

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2.0 Purpose of Acceptance Plan Document
The purpose of the OBVSS Acceptance Plan is to provide a detailed test and acceptance plan/procedure for the OmniTrans On-Board Video Camera Surveillance System (OBVSS) . This document is divided into the following subsections:
• Section 3 – Test Approach: This section provides an overview of the four step testing approach that will be performed on the project, along with a diagram outlining the sequence and interconnectedness of those tests.
• Section 4 – Vehicle Acceptance Test (VAT): This section provides detailed information regarding the Vehicle Acceptance Test (VAT) to be performed immediately follow ing the installation of each vehicle’s equipment.
• Section 5 – Proof of Performance Test (PoP): This section provides detailed information regarding the ten (10) bus Proof of Performance (PoP) Test to be performed immediately following the installation of t he Central System and the Wireless Communication System.
• Section 6 – Hot Run Test (HRT): This section provides detailed information regarding the thirty-four (34) bus Hot Run Test (HRT) that will be performed following successful completion of the PoP Test.
• Section 7 – Operability Period Test (OPT): This section provides detailed in formation regarding the 30-day Operability Period Test (OPT) that will be performed following successful completion of the Hot Run Test followed by successful completion of the VAT on all remaining vehicles.
• Attachment 1 – VAT Test Compliance Matrix : This attachment contains the test compliance matrix to be performed for each Vehicle Acceptance Test. • Attachment 2 – PoP Test Compliance Matrix : This attachment contains the test compliance matrix to be performed for the Proof of Performance Test. • Attachment 3 – HRT Test Compliance Matrix : This attachment contains the test compliance matrix to be performed for the Hot Run Test. • Attachment 4 – OPT Test Compliance Matrix : This attach ment contains the test compliance matrix to be performed for the Operational Period Test.

Sections 4 – 7 contain the following information associated with each respective test:
• Purpose: Purpose of the test
• Number of Vehicles To Be Tested: A descripti on of the overall number of vehicles to be included in this test.
• Test Prerequisites: A description of any critical activities or previous tests that must be completed prior to performance of the test
• TSI Supplied Test Equipment / Personnel: A description of the equipment, documentation and/or personnel that TSI must supply for the test. • OmniTrans Supplied Test Equipment / Personnel: A description of the equipment, documentation and/or personnel that OmniTrans must supply for the test. • Requirements To Be Tested: A detailed description (or reference to the appropriate Attachment) of the requirements to be performed as part of this test. • Test Performance: A description of the overall test performance activity. 319
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• Signoff / Acceptance: A description of who is responsible for signoff and how acceptance is obtained for the particular test.

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3.0 Test Approach
This section provides an overview of the four-step testing approach that will be performed on the project. In general, each step acts as a pre -cursor to the performance of the next step.

Figure 3 -1 shows an overview of the test approach as well as the conditions that allow for movement to the next step of testing. A description of each of the steps follows.

Figure 3-1. Test Approach Flow

Proof of
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Vehicle Acceptance Test (VAT): A Vehicle Acceptance Test (VAT) will be performed for every vehicle immediately upon completing installation of that vehicle’s equipment. The VAT contains sufficient testing to ensure that all components onboard the vehicle are functioning, while at the same time accommodating the limited time availability between installation completion and release of buses back to on -road use. As shown in Figure 3 -1, VAT must be successfully accomplished prior to release of a particular set of vehicles into the next step of testing. For example, VAT must successfully be completed for the PoP vehicles prior to commencing PoP Test on those vehicles.

Proof of Performance (PoP) Test: Proof of Performance (PoP) testing will commence upon the successful installation of the central system, wireless communications system, and one representative bus of each type; as well as completion of a successful VAT on those buses. The PoP Test will include component, subsystem and sy stem level testing for these buses. Any test failures will be documented and retested until the failure has been remedied. OmniTrans will grant PoP Acceptance upon the successful completion of all PoP tests, at which time testing will proceed to the Hot Run Test (HRT) phase.

Hot Run Test (HRT): Hot Run Testing (HRT) will be performed on a total of thirty-four (34) vehicles – including the vehicles used for the PoP test. HRT will begin upon the completion of the following two tasks:

1. Successful completion of PoP Test

2. Successful installation and VAT test for an additional set of vehicles to total (34) vehicles.

The HRT will be performed over a two week period with all thirty-four vehicles being put into an operating (i.e., in -service) environment during that period. OmniTrans will monitor the performance of the system, and TSI will perform all necessary system adjustments, corrections and modifications to address any non-compliance issues identified by OmniTrans during the test.

Upon completion of corrections and successful HRT, OmniTrans will grant Conditional Acceptance – thereby permitting TSI to proceed with the installation and VAT testing of the remaining vehicles.

Operability Period Test (OPT): Operability Period Test (OPT) will begin upon the completion of the following:

1. Successful completion of HRT and granting of Conditional Acceptance

2. Successful installation and VAT on the remaining vehicles.

OPT is a 30 day test performed under full operational conditions. The purpose of OPT is to measure performance under full load conditions and ensure that the project performance requirements are met. During OPT, OmniTrans will monitor system performance and document any system deficiencies / non-compliance that is found to exist. The OPT will be completed when the full 30 day period of test is carried out without any “Major Issues” as defined later in this document. Upon successful completion of OPT, resolution of all Minor Issues (as defined later in 322
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this document) and c ompletion of all remaining documentation and training, OmniTrans will grant Full System Operability status.

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4.0 Vehicle Acceptance Test (VAT)

1. Purpose: This section provides detailed information regarding the Vehicle Acceptance Test (VAT) to be performed immediately following the installation of each vehicle’s equipment. A Vehicle Acceptance Test (VAT) will be performed for every vehicle immediately upon completing installation of that vehicle’s equipment. The VAT contains sufficient testing to ensure that all components onboard the vehicle are functioning, while at the same time fitting into the limited time availability between installation completion and release of buses back to on-road use.

2. Number of Vehicles To Be Tested: Every vehicle must pass a VAT. VATs will be performed in the following manner:
a. VAT completed and passed for each of the PoP Test Vehicles prior to start of PoP Test.
b. VAT completed and passed for each of the additional HRT vehicles prior to start of HRT.
c. VAT completed and passed for each of the remaining vehicles prior to start of OPT.

3. Test Prerequisites:
a. Vehicle equipment installed and operational

4. TSI Supplied Test Equipment / Personnel:
a. Laptop with NexView software
b. VAT Test Compliance Matrix (Attachment 1)
c. VAT Test Personnel

5. OmniTrans Supplied Test Equipment / Personnel:
a. Operational Bus
b. Personnel with signature authority upon successful performance of VAT

6. Requirements To Be Tested: Attachment 1 contains the VAT Test Compliance Matrix to be used for the VAT test. The following information associated with each Technical Specification requirement is included in the VAT Test Compliance Matrix:
a. Test #: Numbering for each test to be performed.
b. Category: Category of test to be performed. Sometimes multiple tests are included in a category.
c. Test Description: Description of the test to be performed. d. Expected Results/ Test Procedure : Description of the results expected and any procedures particular to the test.
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g. Notes: A column for any notes, especially in the case of a failed test in which case the reasons for the failure will be noted.

7. Test Performance: Immediately following completion of a vehicle’s installation, the VAT will be performed by TSI (or authorized subcontractor) installation personnel and witnessed by OmniTrans personnel with signature authority. Tests will be performed and evaluated (Pass/Fail) by using the spreadsheet shown in Attachment 1 of this document.

Corrections will be made on the spot (if possible) for any tests that failed, and a retest will be performed immediately.

8. Signoff / Acceptance: Once all tests have been completed and passed, the VAT Test Compliance Matrix (At tachment 1 ) will be signed by both the TSI and OmniTrans authorized representatives. If all tests have not been completed or all tes ts have not passed (P) prior to the time required to return the bus to operation, the OBVSS system will be turned off, the bus returned into operation, and a note be made to reschedule the bus for completion of VAT at a later date/time.

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5.0 Proof of Performance Test (POP)

1. Purpose: This section provides detailed information regarding the Proof Of Performance (POP) Test to be performed immediately following the successful installation and VAT Testing on the first vehicles of each type. The purpose of the Proof Of Performance (POP) test is to test all system components, subsystems, and overall system processes against the OBVSS requirements. The testing will be performed both on an individual component level, as well as an integrated subsystem and syst em fashion. Testing will include the onboard system, central system and wireless communication system. Any test failures will be documented and retested until the failure has been remedied. OmniTrans will grant PoP Acceptance upon the successful completi on of all PoP tests, at which time testing will proceed to the Hot Run Test (HRT) phase.

2. Number of Vehicles To Be Tested: One vehicle of each type will be included in the PoP Test.

3. Test Prerequisites:
a. Vehicle equipment installed and operational on each vehicle type b. Successful VAT test completed for each vehicle
c. Central System equipment installed and operational
d. Wireless Communication System equipment installed and operational

4. TSI Supplied Test Equipment / Personnel:
a. All vehicle equipment on each vehicle.
b. Operational NexView software installed on OmniTrans hardware c. Operational 802.11 Wireless
d. POP Test Compliance Matrix (Attachment 2)
e. POP Test Personnel

5. OmniTrans Supplied Test Equipment / Personnel:
a. Operational buses dedicated to PoP testing during the test period b. OmniTrans personnel responsible for monitoring POP Test c. OmniTrans supplied laptop with NexView software installed and operational

6. Requirements to Be Tested: Attachment 2 contains the POP Test Compliance Matrix to be used fo r the POP test. The following information associated with each Technical Specification requirement is included in the POP Test Compliance Matrix:
a. Test #: Numbering for each test to be performed.
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d. Expected Results/ Test Procedure : Description of the results expected and any procedures particular to the test.
e. SSI Requirement #: List of the SSI requirement(s) associated with this test. f. Pass/Fail: A column to note if the testing resulted in a pass or fail. g. Notes: A column for any notes, especially in the case of a failed test in which case the reasons for the failure will be noted.

7. Test Performance: Immediately following completion of the POP vehicles’ installation and successful VAT, POP test will begin. All components, subsystems, and system processes will be tested individually and together to ensure they meet the system requirements. Testing is expected to take 1-2 days. Testing will be performed by TSI (or authorized subcontractor) personnel and witnessed by OmniTrans personnel with signature authority. Tests will be performed and evaluated (Pass/Fail) by using the spreadsheet shown in Attachment 2 of this document. Failed tests will be documented.

TSI will make modifications to hardware / software as necessary to remedy these failures, and then perform a retest of the particular requirements that failed.

8. Signoff / Acceptance: Once all tests have been completed and passed, the POP Test Compliance Matrix (Attachment 3) will be signed by both the TSI and OmniTrans authorized representatives, and POP Acceptance will be granted by OmniTrans.

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6.0 Hot Run Test (HRT)

1. Purpose: This section provides detailed information regarding the Hot Run Test (HRT) to be performed immediately following the successful completion of POP Test on the first vehicles, and successfu l completion of VAT Testing on additional vehicles , to total 34 vehicles. The HR T will be performed over a two-week period with all 34 vehicles being put into an operating (i.e., in -service) environment during that period. TSI will perform all necessary system adjustments, corrections and modifications to address any non - compliance i ssues identified by OmniTrans during the test. Upon completion of corrections and successful HRT, OmniTrans will grant Conditional Acceptance – thereby permitting TSI to proceed with the installation and VAT testing of the remaining vehicles.

2. Number of Vehicles To Be Tested: Thirty-four (34) vehicles will be involved in the HRT Test, including:
a. Selected POP Vehicles
b. An additional number of vehicles to bring the total count of vehicles to 34 total; based on those vehicles which are already equipped with the Nexus-HVR

3. Test Prerequisites:
a. Successful completion of POP Testing.
b. Vehicle equipment installed and operational on 34 vehicles total c. Successful VAT test completed for each of the 34 vehicles

4. TSI Supplied Test Equipment / Personnel:
a. All vehicle equipment on 34 buses.
b. Operational NexView software installed on OmniTrans hardware. c. Operational 802.11 Wireless
d. HRT Test Compliance Matrix (Attachment 3)
e. HRT Test Personnel

5. OmniTrans Supplied Test Equipment / Personnel:
a. 34 operational buses identified for HRT testing.
b. OmniTrans personnel responsible for monitoring the HRT Test and providing reports of issues found.

6. Requirements To Be Tested: Attachment 3 contains the HRT Test Compliance Matrix to be used for the HRT test. The following info rmation associated with each Technical Specification requirement is included in the HRT Test Compliance Matrix:
a. Test #: Numbering for each test to be performed.
b. Category: Category of test to be performed. Sometimes multiple tests are included in a category.
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d. Expected Results/ Test Procedure : Description of the results expected and any procedures particular to the test.
e. SSI Requirement #: List of the SSI requirement(s) associated with this test. f. Pass/Fail: A column to note if the testing resulted in a pass or fail. g. Notes: A column for any notes, especially in the case of a failed test in which case the reasons for the failure will be noted.

7. Test Performance: Immediately following successful compl etion of the POP test, as well as installation and successful VAT on all 34 vehicles, HRT test will begin. The HRT Test Procedure provides a more thorough end -to-end test of the onboard, central and communications system than was done during the POP test. The HOT Run Test is performed over a two week period, with buses in actual operating mode. OmniTrans personnel will take the lead in monitoring and documenting the results of the Hot Run Test – maintaining logs that will be submitted to TSI personnel on an as-needed basis with the results of testing. Tests will be performed and evaluated (Pass/Fail) by using the spreadsheet shown in Attachment 3 of this document. Failed tests will be documented.

TSI will make modifications to hardware / software as necessary to remedy these failures, and then perform a retest of the particular requirements that failed.

8. Signoff / Acceptance: Once all tests have been completed and passed, the HRT Test Compliance Matrix (Attachment 3) will be signed by both the TSI and OmniTrans authorized representatives, and OmniTrans will grant TSI Conditional Acceptance.

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7.0 Operability Period Test

1. Purpose: This section provides detailed information regarding the Operability Period Test (OPT) to be performed following the successful completion of HRT Testing, granting of Conditional Acceptance, and successful completion of VAT Testing on the remaining vehicles. The OPT will be performed over a minimum of a 30 calendar day period with all vehicles running the OBVSS system in a normal daily operational mode and in revenue service. Through the OPT, the system will be tested to ensure that it meets the overall system performance requirements.

2. Number of Vehicles To Be Tested: Full installed fleet

3. Test Prerequisites:
a. Successful completion of HRT Testing.
b. Vehicle equipment installed and operational on all remaining vehicles c. Successful VAT test completed for all remaining vehicles.

4. TSI Supplied Test Equipment / Personnel:
a. All vehicle equipment on all OBVSS vehicles.
b. Operational NexView software installed on OmniTrans hardware. c. Operational 802.11 Wireless
d. OPT Test Compliance Matrix (Attachment 4)
e. OPT Test Personnel

5. OmniTrans Supplied Test Equipment / Personnel:
a. Operational fleet of buses.
b. OmniTrans personnel responsible for monitori ng the OPT Test and providing reports of issues found.

6. Requirements To Be Tested: Attachment 4 contains the OPT Test Compliance Matrix to be used for the OPT test. The following information associated with each Technical Specification requirement is included in the OPT Test Compliance Matrix:
a. Test #: Numbering for each test to be performed.
b. Category: Category of test to be performed. Sometimes multiple tests are included in a category.
c. Test Description: Description of the test to be performed. d. Expected Results/ Test Procedure : Description of the results expected and any procedures particular to the test.
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g. Notes: A column for any notes, especially in the case of a failed test in which case the reasons for the failure will be noted.

7. Test Performance: Following successful completion of the HRT test and OmniTrans granting of Conditional Acceptance, as well as instal lation and successful VAT on the remaining vehicles, OPT test will begin. The OPT Test Procedure is structured with an emphasis on proving out system functionality with all buses running in revenue service over a long period of time. The OPT is performed over a minimum of 30 days, and will continue to run until the system has been in operation for 30 days with no occurrence of a “Major Issue”. During the OPT, OmniTrans personnel will take the lead in monitoring and documenting the occurrence of any issues. Each issue that arises will fall into one of two categories:
a. Major Issues: Major issues are one of the following:
i. System deficiencies that impair any system aspect of more than 10% of the fleet
ii. System deficiencies that impair the central system’s capac ity to manage and/or access data captured by the system, and requires hardware replacement and/or software modifications
iii. Total failure of the wireless communications system iv. System deficiencies that take more than 24 hours to rectify. b. Minor Issues: Defects and deficiencies that can be corrected in less than 24 hours.

OmniTrans will report issues to TSI on an as-needed basis. Each issue will be discussed by OmniTrans and TSI personnel and classified as major or minor. Major issues will trigger the reset of the 30 day OPT period – which will commence upon resolution of the major issue in question. Tests will be performed and evaluated (Pass/Fail) by using the spreadsheet shown in Attachment 4 of this document as well as through simple day -to- day operation.

8. Signoff / Acceptance: Once all tests have been completed and passed, the OPT Test Compliance Matrix (Attachment 4) will be signed by both the TSI and OmniTrans authorized representatives, and OmniTrans will grant TSI Final Acceptance upon completion of the remaining documentation.

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Attachment 1
VAT Test Compliance Matrix
BUS #: Make: Model: Year: Test Date:

Test
#
Category Test Description Expected Results/Test
Procedure
SSI Requirement
#
Pass
Fail
Notes
1 Installation

1.1 Verify that cables are clearly
labeled indicating what
equipment they are connected
to, and the connections to
equipment have sufficient
strain relief and service
loops/excess.

Component cabling will be
checked to ensure that
cable is labelled properly
and sufficient excess
made available for future
re-terminations if
necessary

4.1.4, 4.1.9,

4.1.12, 4.1.14,

4.1.15 1.2 Verify that screws, nuts and
locking washers are stainless
steel or non-corrosive
alternative. Verify that no self-
tapping screws were used
unless specifically approved.

Component mounting will
be checked to ensure that
screws, nuts and locking
washers are stainless steel
and that no self-tapping
screws were used except
where specifically
approved.

3.2.10 1.3 Verify that existing Verint DVRs
have been removed from the
bus and the DVR and HDD have
been labeled from which bus it
was removed.

Remove Verint DVRs and
label the removed
equipment with the bus
number from which it was
removed.

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2 DVR

2.1 Verify that the DVR is recording
video and audio for all camera
and microphone positions as
designed and expected.

Video and audio will be
reviewed both live and
recorded by connecting to
the DVR on the bus via a
laptop.

3.3.1.2, 3.3.1.4,

3.3.2.10.2 2.2 Verify that the blue light on the
front of the DVR is on to reflect
normal DVR operation.

The front of the DVR will
be viewed to ensure that
the blue light is on and
operational.

3.3.2.10.7 3 Camera

3.1 Verify that camera positions are
correct for all newly installed
cameras as well as replacement
cameras of existing locations
that had outages.

It will be verified that all
replacement camera
positions are the
proposed views approved
by OmniTrans as pictured
in the SDS. This shows the
standard for view and
angles to allow for
maximum coverage for
both exterior and interior
cameras. This will be done
by comparing camera
views provided in SDS
with live views on the bus
being tested.

3.3.2.2.1 -

3.3.2.2.6 3.3.2.3.1

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(Onboard)

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4.1 Verify that the monitor onboard
the bus is visible and displaying
the proper camera.

It will be verified that the
monitor onboard the bus
is visible and displaying
the proper camera.

3.3.2.7.1 5 Microphones

5.1 Verify that voices can clearly be
heard in both the front and
back of the bus while the bus is
in standard operation.

The bus will be turned on
and then the tester will
speak in a normal voice at
different positions in the
bus. Afterwards the audio
will be reviewed locally on
the DVR (using a laptop)
for clarity and gain
associated with audio.

3.3.2.8.1 -

3.3.2.8.3 6 Removable
Storage

6.1 Verify that the DVR's hard drive
is recording data as expected.

The DVR video, audio and
related metadata will all
be reviewed to ensure
that it is recording on the
hard drive as expected.

3.3.2.10.1-

3.3.10.3,

3.3.2.11.1 7 Event Data

7.1 Verify that the event button
and EA Interface trigger events
on the DVR. (NOTE: GPS
satellites probably not visible
with indoor install, so GPS may
not be able to be tested inside
garage. The G force sensor must
be triggered by a hard brake
test)
Over the period of the
VAT test, each of these
event sources will be
triggered to show that the
event sources are
functional. The metadata
window will show an
indication of these events
being triggered.

3.3.2.9.1-

3.3.2.9.6,

3.3.2.12.1,

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8 Discrete
Metadata

8.1 Verify that the discrete
metadata is being recorded
properly. This metadata should
include all previous metadata
wired to the Verint system for
the particular bus style.

It will be verified that the
discrete metadata is being
recorded by triggering
these items to occur and
viewing the metadata in
the metadata viewing
window on the NexView
(NOTE: GPS related
metadata and G-Force
related metadata will be
verified in PoP Test)

3.3.2.12.1 -

3.3.2.12.4 9 Visual Status
Indicator

9.1 Verify that the visual status
indicator is lit with the proper
colors while the VAT test is
being performed
The Visual LED Status
indicator will be viewed
during the test to ensure
that the blue light is on
representing that it is
functioning. Verify faults
by removal of analog or IP
camera.

3.3.2.18.1-

3.3.2.18.2 10 Wireless AP

10.1 Verify that the 802.11 wireless
AP on the bus is active.

Using an 802.11 enabled
wireless laptop running
NexView software, verify
that wireless connectivity
exists to the bus by
viewing video over
wireless.

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11 Ad Hoc
Testing

11.1 Perform any additional Ad-hoc
testing desired by OmniTrans.

Results should be as
expected based on system
design for any functions
tested.

TSI Test Rep: OmniTrans Test Rep: Date:
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Attachment 2
PoP Test Compliance Matrix
BUS #: Make: Model: Year: Test Date:

Test
#
Category Test Description Expected Results/Test
Procedure
SSI Requirement
#
Pass
Fail
Notes
1 Installation

1.1 Verify that new cables are
clearly labeled indicating what
equipment they are connected
to, and the connections to
equipment have sufficient strain
relief and service loops/excess.

New component cabling
will be checked to ensure
that cable is labelled
properly and sufficient
excess made available for
future re-terminations if
necessary

4.1.4, 4.1.9,

4.1.12, 4.1.14,

4.1.15 1.2 Verify that screws, nuts and
locking washers are stainless
steel or non-corrosive
alternative. Verify that no self-
tapping screws were used unless
specifically approved.

Component mounting will
be checked to ensure that
screws, nuts and locking
washers are stainless steel
and that no self-tapping
screws were used except
where specifically
approved.

3.2.10 1.3 Verify that existing Verint DVRs
and replaced cameras have been
removed from the bus.

Verify that existing Verint
DVRs and replaced
cameras have been
removed from the bus.

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1.4 Confirm that wire splices are not
present in the "run" of the new
cable, but only as a Butt Splice
between the cable and device as
needed.

New cable runs will be
inspected to ensure that
continuous cable runs are
used with no
"intermediate" splices.

4.1.5 1.5 Ensure that all new components
are properly grounded.

New components and
wiring will be inspected to
ensure that proper
grounding exists.

4.1.2 1.6 Confirm that cable ties are used
at appropriate points and that
they are sufficiently tight
without being too tight as to
cause damage to cable.

Cable ties will be inspected
to ensure that they are
tight, but not so tight as to
cause unnecessary
pressure on the cable.

4.1.6 1.7 Ensure that conductors within
enclosures are installed free
from metal edges or
interference points, and that
wire passing thru sharp openings
is appropriately protected from
potential rub points
Components in the
enclosure and wire runs
will be inspected to ensure
that any potential abrasion
points and / or possible
conductors are handled
properly.

4.1.11 - 4.1.13
2 System
Overview

2.1 Verify that the onboard systems
do not interfere electronically
with the operation of the coach
or other onboard equipment.

It will be verified that all
bus systems work as they
did previous to the
installation of the onboard
video system. This also
includes no interference
from the video system to
other electrical equipment

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such as the
Radio/CAD/AVL system.
3 DVR

3.1 Verify that the DVR is recording
video and audio for all camera
and microphone positions as
designed and expected, and that
data is recorded for the period
of time the bus Is on during the
PoP test.

Video and audio will be
reviewed both live and
recorded by connecting to
the DVR on the bus via a
laptop.

3.3.1.2, 3.3.1.4,

3.3.2.10.2 3.2 Verify that the lights on the
front of the DVR are functional
as expected.

The lights on the front of
the DVR will be inspected
to show that they reflect
the following conditions:
- Camera outage. Shown
by unplugging a camera at
the DVR end
- Hard Drive issue shown
by unlocking DVR hard
drive
- External connection to
DVR shown by connecting
to DVR using local laptop.

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3.3 Verify that the system shutdown
parameter is working that allows
the DVR to be powered for a
period of time (user
configurable) after ignition is
turned off.

Perform this at the end of
the bus portion of the PoP
test. After turning off the
bus, ensure that the
system shutdown function
is working for the period
of time as expected.

3.3.1.5 4 Cameras

4.1 Verify that all new cameras are
properly switching between day
and night lighting conditions,
and that all cameras are
recording properly, and all
cameras are secured.

It will be verified that
cameras are properly
switching between day
and night lighting
conditions, and that all
cameras are recording
properly in these
conditions with video
quality as expected. This
will be tested by running
the bus during various
time spans during the day
and night, and
subsequently reviewing
the video after the bus has
returned.

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4.2 Verify that new camera
positions are the proposed
views approved by OmniTrans as
pictured in the SDS. This shows
the standard for view and angles
to allow for maximum coverage
for both exterior and interior
cameras.

It will be verified that new
camera positions are the
proposed views approved
by OmniTrans as pictured
in the SDS. This shows the
standard for view and
angles to allow for
maximum coverage for
both exterior and interior
cameras. This will be done
by comparing new camera
views provided in SDS with
those from a PoP bus.

3.3.2.2, 3.3.2.3
and 3.3.2.4

4.3 Verify the availability and impact
of different frame rates and
resolution settings on the
cameras thru review of five
different camera resolutions and
how resolution changes can be
triggered on event.

TSI will demonstrate to
OmniTrans how frame
rates and resolutions can
be setup differently for
each camera as well as on
trigger of event. TSI will
demonstrate the relative
quality impact of different
settings. TSI has proposed
our recommendations for
quality settings, but will
work with OmniTrans
during PoP if various
resolutions and frame rate
testing is desired.

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5.1 Verify that the monitor onboard
the bus is visible and displaying
the proper camera.

With the system turned
on, the monitor onboard
the bus will be viewed to
ensure that it is visible and
displaying the proper
camera.

3.3.2.7 6 Microphones

6.1 Verify that voices can clearly be
heard in both the front and back
of the bus while the bus is in
standard operation.

It will be verified that
voices can clearly be heard
in both the front and back
of the bus while the bus is
in standard operation. This
will be done by pulling the
hard drive, inserting it into
the Review Station and
reviewing audio for clarity
and gain.

3.3.2.8.1 -

3.3.2.8.3 7 Removable
Storage

7.1 Verify that the DVR's hard drive
is recording data as expected.

The DVR video, audio and
related metadata will all
be reviewed to ensure
that it is recording on the
hard drive as expected.

3.3.2.10.1-

3.3.10.3,

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7.2 Project whether the HDD will be
capable of storing 300 hours of
video with desired camera
settings.

POP test is not scheduled
to run for a full 150 hours.

TSI will use the numbers
collected from the first day
of POP test on the road to
calculate projected
storage capacity
estimates. Hot Run testing
(which runs over 2 weeks)
will confirm that these
estimated projections are
being obtained. TSI will
work with OmniTrans to
determine the best
tradeoff between frame
rate, resolution and
storage.

3.3.2.11.2 7.3 Verify that the hard drive can be
removed and a new one put in
the device in the field, and that
there is no data loss on the
original drive
A swap of the hard drive
will be performed during
the POP test to show that
the new drive can be
inserted and recording
started. The original drive
will be brought back to the
review station for POP
testing associated with
NexView software (see
later in test)

3.3.2.11.3,

3.3.2.11.7-

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7.4 Verify that tagged events will be
held on the HDD until they have
been uploaded to the central
server.

It will be verified that all
tagged events will be held
on the HDD until they are
downloaded to the central
server. This will be verified
by tagging events
specifically for download
by the server.

3.3.2.11.4 8.0 Event Data

8.1 Verify that the event tagging
button, G-Force Sensor and EA
Interface trigger events on the
DVR.

Over the period of the VAT
test, each of these event
sources will be triggered
to show that the event
sources are functional. G-
Force Testing will require a
hard brake-check.

3.3.2.9.1-

3.3.2.9.6,

3.3.2.12.1,

3.3.2.17.5 8.2 Verify the length (pre and post
trigger) of each event is in
accordance with configured
amount
Event video will be
reviewed to see that the
events pre and post time
from triggering are as
follows:
- Event Button: 3
minutes before and 3
minutes after.
- Silent Alarm: 3 minutes
before and 3 minutes
after.
- G-Force: 1 minute
before and 1 minute after.

3.3.2.9.5,

3.3.2.17.4,

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8.3 Test G-Force settings and make
a determination of best setting
for each bus style.

G-Force settings will be
tested to determine what
the best setting is for each
bus style.

3.3.2.17.1 -

3.3.2.17.5 9 Discrete
Metadata

9.1 Verify that external interfaces
are properly displayed within
NexView. TSI will be connecting
to all previously connected
discrete signals.

It will be verified that
external interfaces are
properly displayed within
NexView. TSI will be
connecting to all
previously connected
discrete signals.

3.3.2.12.1 -

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Indicator

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10.1 Verify that the visual status
indicator is working properly.

The lights on the visual
status indicator will be
inspected to show that
they reflect the following
conditions:
- Blue solid light when
DVR is recording
- Camera outage. Shown
by unplugging a camera at
the DVR end
- Hard Drive issue shown
by unlocking DVR hard
drive
- External connection to
DVR shown by connecting
to DVR using local laptop.

3.3.2.18.1-

3.3.2.18.2 11 802.11
Wireless

11.1 Verify the police/supervisor
following capability.

With an active installed
bus and a properly
equipped supervisor
vehicle, ensure that live
viewing, recorded viewing
and download of data is
able to be performed over
the 802.11 link. Testing
will be done in the yard or
where line-of-sight is
possible to determine
what the max distance is
to be expected.

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11.2 Verify that the wireless system is
setup with proper IP addressing
as well as security.

The IP address scheme and
security settings will be
reviewed on the buses as
well as on the fixed end
Access Points to ensure
they are in agreement
with the design
specification.

12 Data Retrieval

12.1 Verify that the automatic
wireless download of data over
the 802.11 network is
functioning. This includes
automatic download of the
following:
- events triggered on the bus
- queries queued thru the
Video Query Manager in Op-
Center
- DVR and Camera status
(health check) data
Several events will be
triggered while out on the
road. Also, a query will be
setup for one of the POP
buses. When these buses
return to the yard, it will
be verified that the
activities listed have
occurred automatically.

3.3.2.13.1.1 12.2 Verify that video, audio,
metadata can be viewed and
download by removing the hard
drive from a bus and viewing
data off of the Review Station.

A hard drive will be
removed from a POP bus
and inserted into the
Review Station for review
to ensure that this
function is properly
working.

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12.3 Verify that video, audio,
metadata can be viewed and
downloaded by connecting to
the DVR on the bus using an
Ethernet connection between
the DVR and a laptop with
NexView software loaded.

A laptop with NexView
software will be connected
to the DVR via the
Ethernet connection to
demonstrate how viewing
and download can be
performed in this manner.

3.3.2.13.1.3 13 Diagnostics

13.1 Verify that the DVR is properly
reporting failures in cameras
and recording media.

It will be verified that the
DVR is properly reporting
failures in cameras and
recording media. Testing
will included camera
disconnections and HDD
removals. Once both test
failures have been
implemented, the remote
LED status box and
NexView will be checked
to see if the bus is
properly reporting said
errors.

3.3.2.16.2 -

3.3.2.16.6 3.3.2.18.1 -

3.3.2.18.2 14 Power
Requirements

14.1 Verify that the DVR is
functioning off of 24V power
and that the power to DVR is
fused properly from the bus.

Fusing will be checked and
the power connection
checked to ensure it is on
24V.

3.3.2.19.1 350

14.2 Verify that upon sudden power
loss the UPS on the bus shall
provide one-hundred and
twenty seconds of record time.

It will be verified that upon
sudden power loss the
UPS on the bus shall
provide at least one-
hundred and twenty
seconds of record time.

Testing will be
accomplished by turning
off the blade switch and
verifying the minimum
time requirement.

3.3.2.19.2 -

3.3.2.19.7 15 Video Playback

15.1 Verify that video, audio and
metadata are all present on
playback in NexView. Also,
verify that playback is
performed from all cameras at
once or from some subset of
cameras.

Using NexView, a clip will
be played to ensure that
video, audio and metadata
are all present. It will also
be shown that specific
cameras can be selected
for playback.

3.7.1.1, 3.7.1.3,

3.7.1.4 15.2 Verify that the functions of play
(normal and other speeds),
frame-by-frame forward and
backward, as well as "scrolling
thru clip" are available and
functional. Also, verify that
zoom function is available.

Using NexView, the
functions of zoom, play,
play at other speeds,
frame-by-frame play and
reverse, and scrolling
(forward and backward)
thru clip are functional.

3.7.1.2, 3.7.1.5

15.3 Verify that the function to adjust
brightness and contrast is
present and working.

Using NexView, the
controls for adjusting
brightness, contrast and
other picture properties
will be displayed.

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16 Video Search

16.1 Verify that video events can be
retrieved thru searches related
to event type, coach number
and date/time.

Using NexView,
demonstrate all of the
functionality available for
searching on these
properties. Demonstrate
how a user would
normally search thru video
events that had come in
from a previous day's
download.

3.8.1 17 Exporting
Video/Audio

17.1 Verify that video and audio can
be exported to the following
formats:
- .nxv format (the native
format that can only be read
with NexView software)
- .exe format (A "wrap" format
where data is in native format
but is "wrapped" with a built in
viewer.
- .avi format (for replay with a
3rd party software package
Using NexView, all of
these export functions will
be demonstrated and the
data replayed to show
functionality is present.

3.9.1 18 System
Administration
, Access and
Security

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18.1 Verify that administrator and
user accounts are present that
enable the limitation of available
functionality to those that need
it.

Adminstrator and user
accounts will be setup and
demonstrated so that
functions such as
maintenance can be
limited to "live viewing"
only - or what is necessary
for functions such as
remove/replace of
cameras, while
adminstrator level will
have the ability to review
all video as well as change
configuration parameters
as necessary

3.12.1, 3.14.1
19 System
Management

19.1 Verify that the system provides
the user with an overview as
well as detail on the health of
the equipment on the buses,
and is able to notify the user via
email on equipment failure.

Using NexView software,
demonstrate how the
system is able to show (via
NexView) or report via
email the failure of
selected onboard
equipment such as camera
outages.

3.15.1, 3.16.1
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19.2 Verify that the system is able to
alert (via email) one or more
users when an event (G-Force,
EA, Event Button) is
automatically downloaded via
wireless.

Using Op-Center software,
the system will be
configured to send email
notifications to OmniTrans
designated users for
events that are
automatically downloaded
via wireless. This function
will be demonstrated after
configuration is complete.

3.16.1 19.3 Verify that a properly authorized
user can change configuration
parameters on a bus either
while on the bus or while
available over wireless to a bus
that is in the yard.

Using Vid-Center software,
it will be demonstrated
how configuration
parameters for a DVR can
be changed either directly
on the bus or via wireless
when the bus is on and
operational in the yard.

3.17.3-3.17.6
20 Ad Hoc Testing

20.1 Perform any additional Ad-hoc
testing desired by OmniTrans.

Results should be as
expected based on system
design for any functions
tested.

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Attachment 3
HRT Test Compliance Matrix
BUS #: Make: Model: Year: Test Date:

Test
#
Category Test Description Expected Results/Test
Procedure
SSI Requirement
#
Pass
Fail
Notes
1 Random POP
Testing

1.1 Perform the vehicle portion of
the POP test on two (2) buses
randomly selected by
OmniTrans. This will be done to
ensure that installation and
operational quality and
functionality continue to be
present in the HRT vehicles.

OmniTrans will randomly
select two (2) vehicles
from the additional 32
HRT installs (after they
have passed VAT testing)
and have TSI perform the
vehicle portions of the
POP test on those two
vehicles.

The POP tests to
be performed
include those in
POP test
categories 1-11.

2 Removable
Storage

2.1 Determine if the HDD is
obtaining at least 300 hours of
video on the hard drive before
overwriting.

After approximately 10
days of the HRT test,
check the storage on the
vehicle hard drives to
determine if it is
accomplishing the desired
300 hours of storage at
the frame rates and
resolutions being used.

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3 Wireless Data
Download

3.1 Verify that wireless data
download is functioning as
expected for multiple buses of
wireless download activity.

Have multiple events
triggered on the buses
while out on the road.

Also, setup multiple
queries for data from
buses while they are out
of the yard. Ensure that
data downloads occur as
expected. Recommended
number of events and
queries:
- 5 Video Events
- 3 Emergency Alarms
- 3 Video Queries

3.3.2.13.1.4 4 HRT Test
Monitoring
and Reporting

4.1 Monitor the HRT vehicles as
well as event and "health
check" data being reported thru
the system, and report any
issues that arise or questions
that need answering.

OmniTrans will monitor
the 34 vehicles thru the
two-week period and
report to TSI any issues
that they notice. TSI will
work to resolve any issues
that are reported. Once
the issues are resolved
and the two week period
is over, OmniTrans will
provide Conditional
Acceptance to TSI.

N/A
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5 Ad Hoc
Testing

5.1 Perform any additional Ad-hoc
testing desired by OmniTrans.

Results should be as
expected based on system
design for any functions
tested.

TSI Test Rep: OmniTrans Test Rep: Date:
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Attachment 4: OPT Compliance Matrix
Attachment 4
OPT Test Compliance Matrix
BUS #: Make: Model: Year: Test Date:

Te
st
#
Category Test Description Expected
Results/Test
Procedure
SSI
Requireme
nt #
Pas
s
Fail
Notes
1 Random
POP
Testing

1.1 Perform the vehicle
portion of the POP
test on two (2) buses
randomly selected by
OmniTrans. This will
be done to ensure
that installation and
operational quality
and functionality
continue to be
present in the HRT
vehicles.

OmniTrans will
randomly select
two (2) vehicles
from the
additional 32 HRT
installs (after they
have passed VAT
testing) and have
TSI perform the
vehicle portions
of the POP test
on those two
vehicles.

The POP
tests to be
performed
include
those in
POP test
categories
1-11

2 Wireless
Data
Downloa
d

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2.1 Verify that wireless
data download is
functioning as
expected for multiple
buses of wireless
download activity.

Have multiple
events triggered
on the buses
while out on the
road. Also, setup
multiple queries
for data from
buses while they
are out of the
yard. Ensure that
data downloads
occur as
expected. The
number of events
and queries to be
tested will be
determined in
advance by
OmniTrans and
TSI based on an
expected "peak"
for number of
events and
queries combined
with the expected
peak for number
of buses entering
a yard at a given
time.

3.3.2.13.1.4 3 OPT Test
Monitori
ng and
Reporting

3.1 Monitor the OPT
vehicles as well as
event and "health
check" data being
reported thru the
system, and report
any issues that arise
or questions that
need answering.

OmniTrans will
monitor the
entire fleet thru
the 30 day OPT
period and report
to TSI any issues
that they notice,
or ask any
questions that
come up. TSI will
work to resolve
any issues that
are reported.

Once the issues
N/A
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the 30 day OPT
period is
complete without
any "major
issues",
OmniTrans will
provide System
Acceptance to
TSI.
4 Ad Hoc
Testing

4.1 Perform any
additional Ad-hoc
testing desired by
OmniTrans.

Results should be
as expected
based on system
design for any
functions tested.

TSI Test Rep: OmniTrans Test Rep: Date:

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Requirement
Comply/
Comply Modify
Non-
Comply Notes:
1 The cameras must cover every section of the vehicle’s interior and the exterior.

There should be no blind spot inside the bus, except the driver’s seating area. C 2 The on-board Network Video Recorder (NVR) system must be capable of supporting a minimum of 11 cameras per vehicle, with the capability of expanding to 16 channels, if needed.

C
All vehicles (Bus's and Trolley's) have been proposed with a 8-Port NEXUS-NVR + Additional 8 Port Switch, for a total of 16 possible channels.
3 Every bus must have six (6) interior and five (5) exterior cameras. CM TSI has proposed five (5) total interior cameras, two (2) of which are 360-degree cameras, in each vehicle as part of its base proposal.

These five (5) interior cameras will provide a total of eleven (11) individual views within NexView. (TSI's 360-degree cameras are displayed as 4 individually aimable camera views).

One of the 360-degree cameras is placed by the rear door with one ROI (Region of Interest) focused at the rear boarding door. Given TSI's exeperience with the placement of this camera, we believe this view will provide ample coverage of the rear boarding door and therefor have not added a seperate stand-alone rear door camera.

TSI has proposed eight (8) total cameras for all Trolleys per the layout provided in the Q&A document.
4 1. Interior cameras C
5 a) 1 camera must be installed by the windshield focusing on the bike racks and the front of the bus. C
6 b) 1 camera must be installed above the driver seat focusing the front entrance door. C
7 c) 1 camera must be installed in the center of the bus across the back door focusing at the back entrance door. C
8 d) 1 camera must be installed by the front door focusing at the front passenger area (ADA section). C
9 e) 1 camera must be installed in the center of the bus focusing on the rear passenger seats area of the bus. C
10 f) 1 camera must be installed in the center of the bus focusing from the middle of the bus to the front of the bus to cover the entire length of the bus. This could be a 360-degree / fisheye camera (optional).

C TSI has provided two (2) 360-degree cameras in each vehicle as part of its base proposal.
11 2. Exterior cameras C
12 a) 1 camera must be installed above drive window on the streetside focusing towards the rear of the bus. C
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13 b) 1 camera must be installed above front entrance door on the curbside focusing towards the rear of the bus. C
14 c) 1 camera must be installed on the streetside rear of the bus focusing towards the front of the bus. C
15 d) 1 camera must be installed on the curbside rear of the bus focusing towards the front of the bus. C
16 e) 1 camera must be installed on the rear of the bus focusing on the rear bumper and the vehicles behind the bus. C
17 The NVR system must support all IP-based cameras with TCP/IP connectivity. C 18 Each camera must be PoE powered. C
19 Each camera must record feed in Full-HD (FHD) resolution of 1920x1080 pixels with frame rate of 60 30fps (changed from 60 in Q&A), for 30 days. C 20 In addition, each camera must record a second stream feed in High Definition (HD) at 720p resolution of 1280x720 with the frame rate of 24 15fps (changed from 24 in Q&A), for 90 to 180 days.

CM
TSI has proposed its TSIP-FHD-27/28 (1080p) model cameras as part of its base proposal. TSI's FHD camera models are limited to a resolution of 720x480 on the second stream. However, TSI does offer UHD (4K) cameras that offer 720p on their secondary streams. TSI has provided option pricing for the UHD model in our pricing packet.

TSI does not believe that is possible, even with the 16TB SSD that we have proposed, to capture 30-days of video with the primary stream requirements PLUS 90-days of video with the secondary strem requirements. This is not a limitation of TSI's system, but a limitation of the amount of data able to be stored on a 16TB drive (which is currently the maximum capacity achievable given current SSD drive capacities in the general market).
21 The system must be capable of supporting at least two (2) Ultra HD (UHD) / 4K cameras with the resolution of 3840x2160 pixels. C TSI has provided option pricing for both interior and exterior 4K camera models.
22 The system may have capability of supporting 360 degree / Fisheye cameras (optional). C
23 Each camera must have an integrated Infra-red ring to capture video in low lighting situations. C
24 The NVR must record audio on the bus. C
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25 The NVR must support removable / hot-swappable Solid-State drive (SSD) caddies with the minimum capacity of 4TB. C
In order to attempt to reach the retention times listed in lines 19 & 20 above, TSI has proposed a 16TB SSD in all vehicle types as part of our base proposal.

However, TSI does not believe that is possible, even with the 16TB SSD that we have proposed, to capture 30-days of video with the primary stream requirements PLUS 90-days of video with the secondary strem requirements. This is not a limitation of TSI's system, but a limitation of the amount of data able to be stored on a 16TB drive (which is currently the maximum capacity achievable given current SSD drive capacities in the general market).
26 Capability of supporting a backup storage redundancy is preferred, but not required. C 27 Each interior camera must have an integrated microphone within the camera housing to record audio from each area. C
28 The NVR must have capability to record the location of the vehicle via GPS.

C Integration with the existing MG-90 routers will provide GPS. This eliminates the need for another antenna on the roof of the vehicle. 29 The NVR must have a system clock that should run on a separate battery. C 30 The NVR must have capability to synchronize on-board system time with the City’s NTP clock. C
31 The contractor must supply a docking station for the caddies that can be connected to a computer to download a video feed. C
32 The on-board NVR system must be powered-on and recording at all times when the vehicle is powered-on and must continue to record for another 30 minutes after the vehicle is powered- off.

C
33 The on-board NVR system must have ability to connect to a laptop for remote access, or an external monitor for direct access. C
34 The OBVSS must have capability of Live-View streaming from the dispatch office and security office. C
35 The Live-View streaming should be streamed at 1920x1080 pixels resolution through ONVIF compatible streaming. Connectivity to FUSUS VMS system will be preferred. C TSI does not currently have an integration with FUSUS but is open to discussing an interface with their system. Depending on the scope & extent of development, TSI often performs its portion of integration work with new partners at no charge as part of our commitment to an "open architecture" platform.
36 The NVR system must have an integrated G-Force sensor with the ability to tag a video based on a G-Force event. C
37 The NVR system must have an integrated 3-axis accelerometer with the ability to tag a video based on a sudden acceleration event. C
38 The video player must be able to display the vehicle ID, and the location/position of the camera on the vehicle. C
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39 The OBVSS must be shockproof and vandalism-proof. It must have a video stabilizer to be able to resist all the vibrations caused by the moving vehicle. C 40 Cameras must be secured inside a casing and must have environmental controls to protect them from moisture, heat and cold weather. C
41 The casing material used to cover the lens aperture must be scratch resistant to reduce its impact on the image quality. C
42 Cameras and NVR cannot be adjusted or disabled by a bus operator or the passengers. C
43 The camera system should have an LED indicator light on the dashboard to indicate the working status of the on-board NVR system. C
44 The system shall have capability to download requested video feed over the 802.11 wireless Access Points installed at the City Yard. C
45 The NVR system must integrate with Sierra Wireless MG-90 routers installed on the buses for all wireless communication. C
46 The contractor must supply a backend Video Management System (VMS) to request video feed over wireless network, manage system configuration, and perform health- check for system installed on each bus.

C
47 The VMS shall provide download status for each video feed requested. C 48 The contactor must also supply a Video Player software to review video feeds. It should also have capability of saving the video from the caddy. C 49 The video player software shall have the capability to burn the video feed to a DVD and must include a light version of the video player that allow users to view the video without having to install the application on their computer.

C
50 The VMS shall display a street map to show vehicle’s location at a given time. C 51 The VMS shall archive the downloaded video on a storage drive over the network. C 52 The VMS shall have capability of searching the archive files by bus operator name, bus number, or event date and time.

C Clever Devices interface is required for the ability to search by driver name.
53 When viewing the video footage, each camera should have the Bus number, system time, camera identifier and camera location on it. C
54 The VMS should have capability to integrate with Clever Devices CAD/AVL system.

The CAD/AVL system has the functionality to Tag a video remotely from the Clever CAD application.

C
TSI has already completed development for the Clever CAD interface and is now in the final testing phases with Clever. The interface will be fully functional prior to project start.
55 When a video tag is requested remotely from the CAD/AVL system, the NVR system shall save the video 10 minutes prior and 10 minutes after the tagged time. C 56 If possible, the CAD/AVL information such as operator’s name, route number, direction should be made available. C
57 The backend VMS system may be available as an On-Premises application or Software as a Service (SaaS) application. C The TSI NexView software can be installed as an On-Prem solution or a cloud based solution.
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58 An optional monitor screen to display what is being recorded. C TSI has proposed a 15" passenger awareness monitor in its "Options Table" within the pricing packet.
59 Additional Requirements C
60 The contractor must have at least ten (10) years of working experience in video surveillance industry for public transit agencies within the United States. C TSI has been providing on-board video surveillance solutions to public transporation agencies in the US & Canada for the past 16 Years. 61 The contractor must have experience in successfully implementing a complete turn- key on- board video surveillance system with at least five (5) public agencies of equal or larger size.

C
TSI has nearly 100 public transporation agency customers across the US & Canada, ranging in size from 4 vehicles up to 1,750 vehicles. 62 The system must be US DOT Buy-America compliant. C
63 The contractor shall include a 3 years of hardware and software warranty and maintenance, commencing at the completion of the project. C 64 The contractor shall provide an on-site in-person training on system’s operations and user interface. C
65 The contractor shall provide an on-site in-person training on system’s hardware and software maintenance. C
66 The contractor shall provide all training material and equipment manuals in a digital format as well as hard copies. C
67 The video recordings are sole property of the City of Torrance. C 68 The contractor shall include any additional features that were not part of the RFP requirements to help us in the evaluation process. C
69 The contractor shall also include 20% spare hardware in quote. C 367
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TSI Sample

Customer List
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Transit Agency Name
City/State
Agency Vehicle
Count
FR/Para/Rail
Translink/CMBC*
Vancouver, BC
1700
FR/Ferry
Pennsylvania FR-ITS**
29 Agencies
795
FR
Pennsylvania Paratransit*
33 Agencies
675
Para
Brampton Transit*
Brampton, ON
500
FR
CT Transit**
Harford, CT
475
FR/Para
CATS**
Charlotte, NC
450
FR/Para/Rail
Foothill Transit**
West Covina, CA
362
FR
SunTran/SunVan*
Tucson, AZ
330
FR/Para
Spokane Transit**
Spokane, WA
275
FR/Para
Pinellas Suncoast**
St. Petersburg, FL
270
FR
Omnitrans*
San Bernardino, CA
260
FR/Para
CENTRO*
Syracuse, NY
220
FR/Para
South Central Transit
Centralia, IL
150
FR/Para
NTD*
Norwalk, CT
130
FR/Para
LexTran/WHEELS**
Lexington, KY
125
FR/Para
Intercity Transit*
Olympia, WA
100
FR/Para
Merrimack Valley Transit*
Haverhill, MA
100
FR/Para
CATA**
State College, PA
82 FR
EMTA**
Erie, PA
79 FR/Para
Wichita Transit*
Wichita, KS
75 FR/Para
CAT**
Harrisburg, PA
72 FR/Para
LCTA**
Wilkes-Barre, PA
66 FR/Para
Chatham Area Transit**
Savannah, GA
62 FR/Para
NCTPA**
NAPA County, CA
60 FR/Para
TCAT*
Ithaca, NY
50 FR/Para
MCAT**
Bradenton, FL
45 FR/Para
* Indicates 802.11 wireless download solution.
** Indicates Cellular, Live Look-In and 802.11 download solution.

TSI SAMPLE CUSTOMER LIST*
*Please note that this is a sample customer list demonstrating the scope of customers that TSI has performed similar projects with. This is not a comprehensive list of all TSI customers.
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Transit Solutions, LLC.
1 REQUIRED PROVISIONS FOR THIRD-PARTY CONTRACTS
This table shows clauses or certifications a recipient or subrecipient must include in its contracts under an FTA financial assistance award.

Citation “MA 33” refers to the FTA Master Agreement version 33. Later versions of the Master Agreement might vary in their requirements or numbering, so it is important for a recipient to review the version of the Master Agreement that is incorporated into its award.

This guidance document is a supplement to existing Federal statutes, regulations, and guidance and the Federal Transit Administration will not rely upon it independently as a basis for affirmative enforcement actions or other administrative penalty. Conformity with this document (as distinct from existing statutes and regulations) is voluntary only, and nonconformity will not affect rights and obligations under existing statutes and regulations.

General Provisions Applicable to All Contracts Additional Provisions for Contracts for Construction, Mechanics, or Laborers
Additional Provisions for Other Special
Situations
PROVISION All
Contracts Contracts > $10K Contracts > $25K Contracts > $100,000
Contracts >
$150,000
Contracts >
Simplified
Acquisition
Threshold
($250,000 as of
May 2025)
Contracts >
$100,000
Involving
Laborers,
Mechanics
Prime
Construction
Contracts > $2,000
Federally Assisted
Construction
Contracts
Contracts Under
Funding
Agreements with
Small Businesses
or Nonprofits
Contracts Where
Ocean Transport is
Possible
Federal Tax Liability and
Recent Felony Convictions
(MA 33 § 4(g))

X X X X X X

Access to Records and
Audits (49 U.S.C. § 5325(g),
2 CFR § 200.337 & MA 33
§ 9

X X X X X X
Changes to Federal
Requirements (MA 33
§ 3(i)(6))

X X X X X X
Civil Rights,
Nondiscrimination, and
DBE Requirements (49 CFR
§§ 26.13 and 26.29; MA 33
§ 12))

X X X X X X
Seat Belt Use (62 Fed. Reg.
19217, 23 U.S.C. § 402
note, Executive Order 1304
& MA 33 § 34(a)

X X X X X X
Distracted Driving (74 Fed.

Reg. 51225, 23 U.S.C. § 402
note, Executive Order
13513, U.S. DOT Order
3902.10 & MA 33 §34(b))
X
X
X
X
X
X

EXHIBIT C
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2 General Provisions Applicable to All Contracts Additional Provisions for Contracts for Construction, Mechanics, or Laborers
Additional Provisions for Other Special
Situations
PROVISION All
Contracts Contracts > $10K Contracts > $25K Contracts > $100,000
Contracts >
$150,000
Contracts >
Simplified
Acquisition
Threshold
($250,000 as of
May 2025)
Contracts >
$100,000
Involving
Laborers,
Mechanics
Prime
Construction
Contracts > $2,000
Federally Assisted
Construction
Contracts
Contracts Under
Funding
Agreements with
Small Businesses
or Nonprofits
Contracts Where
Ocean Transport is
Possible
Prohibition on Covered
Telecommunications and
Video Surveillance
Equipment or Services (2
CFR 200.16, 2 CFR
Appendix II (K))

X X X X X X
Federal Tax Liability and
Recent Felony Convictions
(DOT Order 4200.6; MA 33
§ 4(g)(2))

X X X X X X
Special Notification
Requirements for States
(MA 33 §37) *

X X X X X X
Domestic Preferences for
Procurements (2 CFR 184, 2
CFR 200.322 & 2 CFR
Appendix II (L))

(Note: This
is separate from Buy
America.)

X X X X X X
Procurement of Recovered
Materials (40 CFR 247, 2
CFR 200.323 & 2 CFR
Appendix II (J))

X X X X X
Termination Clauses (2 CFR
Appendix II (B)) X X X X X
Notification of Fraud,
Waste, Abuse, or
Misconduct to the U.S. DOT
Inspector General (False
Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. §
3729 et seq. & MA

33 §39(b))

X X X X
Debarment and Suspension
(2 CFR 180.220 & 2 CFR 200
Appendix II (H) ; MA 33 §
4(h)(4) & § 39(b))

X X X X
Byrd Anti-Lobbying
Amendment (31 U.S.C. X X X
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3 General Provisions Applicable to All Contracts Additional Provisions for Contracts for Construction, Mechanics, or Laborers
Additional Provisions for Other Special
Situations
PROVISION All
Contracts Contracts > $10K Contracts > $25K Contracts > $100,000
Contracts >
$150,000
Contracts >
Simplified
Acquisition
Threshold
($250,000 as of
May 2025)
Contracts >
$100,000
Involving
Laborers,
Mechanics
Prime
Construction
Contracts > $2,000
Federally Assisted
Construction
Contracts
Contracts Under
Funding
Agreements with
Small Businesses
or Nonprofits
Contracts Where
Ocean Transport is
Possible
1352 & 2 CFR Appendix II
(I))
Clean Air (42 U.S.C. 7401-
7671q , 2 CFR Appendix II
(G)) and Water Acts ( 33
U.S.C. 1251-1387 & 2 CFR
200 Appendix II (G))
X X
Remedies for Breach of
Contract (2 CFR 200
Appendix II (A))
X
Contract Work Hours and
Safety Standards Act (40
U.S.C. 3702 and 3704 , 29
CFR Part 5 & 2 CFR 200
Appendix II (E))

X If > $100k If > $100k
Copeland Anti-Kickback Act
((40 U.S.C. 3145, (29 CFR
Part 3 & 2 CFR 200
Appendix II (D))
If > $2,000 for
construction
X If > $2,000
Davis-Bacon (49 U.S.C. §
5333; 29 CFR Part 5; 2 CFR
200 Appendix II (D))
If for
construction
X X
Veterans Employment
Preference (49 U.S.C. §
5325(k), 5 U.S.C. § 2108)
If for
construction
X
X
Rights to Inventions (37
CFR Part 401.14 & 2 CFR
200 Appendix II (F))

X
Cargo Preference – Use of
United States-Flag
Commercial Vessels (46
U.S.C. § 55305, 46 CFR Part
381.7 & MA 33 §15(c))
X

*Provision is

also
required in the solicitation.
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UNITED

STATES

OF AMERICA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION

MASTER AGREEMENT
For Federal Transit Administration Agreements authorized by 49 U.S.C. chapter 53 and Title 23, United States Code (Highways), as

amended by

the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021

(IIJA)
,

the

Fixing America’s Surface
Transportation (FAST) Act,

the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act
(MAP-21), the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), the SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections Act of 2008,

or other
federal laws that FTA administers.

FTA MA(34)
November 26, 2025
http://www.transit.dot.gov
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................ ........... i Preface
................................................................................................................................

..........................
1 Statutory Authorities
................................................................................................................................

.
1 Purpose of this Master Agreement
................................................................................................

............
1 Generally Applicable Provisions
................................................................................................

..................
3 Section 1. Terms of this Master Agreement and Compliance. ................................

.......................
3 Section 2. Definitions.
................................................................................................

....................
4 Section 3. Implementation. .......................................................................................................... 12

Section 4. Ethics, Political Activity, Disqualification, and Certain Criminal Activity. ............... 19

Section 5. Federal Assistance. ...................................................................................................... 27

Section 6. Non-Federal Share. ..................................................................................................... 28

Section 7. Payments to the Recipient. .......................................................................................... 30

Section 8. Records and Reports Related to the Award and the Underlying Agreement. ............. 41

Section 9. Record Retention and Access to Sites of Performance. .............................................. 47

Section 10. Completion, Audit, Settlement, and Closeout. ............................................................ 48

Section 11. Right of the Federal Government to Terminate. ......................................................... 50

Section 12. Civil Rights. ................................................................................................................ 51

Section 13. Planning. ..................................................................................................................... 58

Section 14. Private Enterprise. ....................................................................................................... 60

Section 15. Preference for United States Products and Services. .................................................. 60

Section 16. Procurement.

............................................................................................................... 61

Section 17. Patent Rights. .............................................................................................................. 68

Section 18. Rights in Data and Copyrights. ................................................................................... 69

Section 19. Use of Real Property, Equipment, and Supplies. ........................................................ 72

Section 20. Transit

Asset Management.
......................................................................................... 77

Section 21. Insurance. .................................................................................................................... 77

Section 22. Relocation and Real Property...................................................................................... 78 Section 23. Construction. ............................................................................................................... 79

Section 24. Employee Protections. ................................................................................................ 79

Section 25. Early Systems Work Agreement. ................................................................................ 82

Section 26. Environmental Protections. ......................................................................................... 84

Section 27. State Management and Monitoring Systems. .............................................................. 87

Section 28. Charter Service. ........................................................................................................... 87

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Section 29. School Bus Operations. ............................................................................................... 88 Section 30. Geographic

Information and Related Spatial Data.
.................................................... 88

Section 31. Federal “$1 Coin” Requirements. ............................................................................... 88

Section 32. Public Transportation Safety. ...................................................................................... 89

Section 33. Motor Carrier Safety. .................................................................................................. 89

Section 34. Safe Operation of Motor Vehicles. ............................................................................. 89

Section 35. Substance Abuse. ........................................................................................................ 91

Section 36. Protection of Sensitive Security and Other Sensitive Information. ............................. 91

Section 37. Special Notification Requirements for States. ............................................................ 92

Section 38. Freedom of Information. ............................................................................................. 92

Section 39. Disputes, Breaches, Defaults, and Litigation. ............................................................. 93

Section 40. Amendments to the Underlying Agreement................................................................ 95

Section 41. FTA’s Transit Award Management System (TrAMS). .............................................. 95

Section 42. Information Obtained through Internet Links. ............................................................ 95

Section 43. Severability. ................................................................................................................ 96

Special Provisions for Specific Programs ................................................................................................... 97

Section 44. Special Provisions for All Public Transportation Innovation, Technical Assistance or Workforce Development Programs. ................................................................................................... 97

Section 45. Special Provisions for the State Safety Oversight Grant Program. ............................. 99

Section 46. Special Provisions for the State Infrastructure Bank (SIB) Program. ......................... 99

Section 47. Special Provisions for the TIFIA and RRIF Programs. ............................................ 100

Section 48. Special Provisions for the Joint FTA–FRA Program. ............................................... 101

Appendix A Tribal Transit Program—Applicable Provisions .................................................................. 103

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1 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION

MASTER AGREEMENT

PREFACE
Statutory Authorities
This is the official Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Master Agreement that applies to each Underlying Agreement (Grant Agreement, Cooperative Agreement, Loan Agreement, Loan Guarantee

Agreement
, or Line of Credit Agreement) for a specific Award authorized by:
(a) Federal transit laws, 49 U.S.C. chapter 53, as amended, including the following:
(1) The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021

(IIJA)
, Public Law No.
117-58, November 15, 2021, and other authorizing legislation that may be enacted;
(2) The Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, Public Law No. 114-94, December 4, 2015;
(3) The Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21), Public Law No. 112- 141, July 6, 2012, as amended by the Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act of 2015, Public Law No. 114-41, July 31, 2015; and
(4) The Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), Public

Law
No. 109-59, August 10, 2005,
as amended by the SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections Act of 2008, Public Law No 110-244, June 6, 2008.
(b) Continuing Resolutions or Other Appropriations Resolutions or Acts funding the Department of Transportation during Fiscal Year 2025.
(c) Title 23, United States Code (Highways).
(d) Other federal legislation that FTA administers, as FTA so determines.

Purpose of this Master Agreement
This FTA Master Agreement contains the standard terms and conditions that apply to the Underlying Agreement with the Recipient, which Underlying Agreement may take the form of an:
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2 (a) FTA Grant Agreement, including an FTA Grant Agreement for an award of federal assistance under the Tribal Transit Program;
(b) FTA Cooperative Agreement; or
(c) Transportation Infrastructure Finance Innovation Act (TIFIA) or Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing (RRIF) Loan, Loan Guarantee, Line of Credit, Master Credit Agreement for a Project overseen by FTA, or State Infrastructure Bank (SIB) Cooperative Agreement.

THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises, and representations herein, FTA and the Recipient agree as follows:
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3 GENERALLY APPLICABLE PROVISIONS
Section 1. Terms of this Master Agreement and Compliance

.
(a) The Recipient must

comply with all applicable federal laws, regulations, and requirements, and should follow applicable federal guidance, except as FTA determines otherwise in writing.
(b) To assure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and requirements, the Recipient must take measures to assure that other participants in its Underlying Agreements (e.g., Third Party Participants) comply with applicable federal laws, regulations, and requirements, and follow applicable federal guidance, except as FTA determines otherwise in writing.
(c) FTA may take enforcement action if the Recipient or a Third Party Participant violates an applicable federal law, regulation, or requirement, or does not follow applicable federal guidance.
(d) FTA and the Recipient agree that not every provision of this Master Agreement will apply to every Recipient or Underlying Agreement.
(1) FTA has divided this Master Agreement into the “Preface,” “Generally Applicable Provisions,” and “Special Provisions for Specific Programs.” (2) This Master Agreement has an Appendix A illustrating the specific provisions of this Master Agreement that apply to the Tribal Transit Programs.
(3) Criteria determining which federal laws, regulations, requirements, and guidance apply include the type of Award, the federal law authorizing federal assistance for the Award, the federal law, regulations, or requirements governing how the Award must be implemented, the federal guidance pertaining to the Award, and the Recipient’s legal status as a “state,” “state instrumentality,” a “local government,” a federally recognized Indian Tribe (Indian Tribe), a “private nonprofit entity,” a “private for-profit entity,” or an individual.
(e) As provided in federal laws, regulations, requirements, and guidance, FTA will enforce only those federal laws, regulations, requirements, and guidance that apply to the specific FTA Recipient, its Third Party Participants, or to any Project and related ac

tivities encompassed in the Award, the accompanying Underlying Agreement, and any Amendments thereto.
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4 (f) Each provision of this Master Agreement must be interpreted in context with all other provisions of this Master Agreement and the Underlying Agreement. If a single provision is read apart from the rest of this Master Agreement or the Underlying Agreement,

that provision might not convey the extent of the Recipient’s responsibility to comply with the requirements of this Master Agreement and the Underlying Agreement.
(g) This Master Agreement does not have an Expiration Date. This Master Agreement continues to apply to the Recipient and its Underlying Agreement, until modified or superseded by a more recently enacted or issued applicable federal law, regulation, requirement, or guidance, or Amendment to this Master Agreement or the Underlying Agreement.

Section 2. Definitions.
(a) List of Definitions. In addition to the definitions provided in 49 U.S.C. § 5302, as amended, or in previous legislation if circumstances may require, the Recipient agrees that the following definitions apply:
(1) Application

means the request for federal assistance submitted that is signed and dated by the Applicant or an official authorized to act on the behalf of the Applicant, and includes all explanatory, supporting, and supplementary documents filed with FTA by or on behalf of the Applicant, and has been reviewed by FTA staff and addresses FTA’s comments and concerns. An application for federal assistance in the form of a Grant or Cooperative Agreement must be submitted in FTA’s Transit Award Management System (TrAMS).
(2) Approval, unless FTA determines otherwise in writing, means a written statement of an authorized federal official transmitted electronically or in typewritten hard copy expressly permitting the Recipient to take or omit an action in connection with its Underlying Agreement, and signed by a federal official authorized to permit the Recipient to take or omit an action that may not be taken or omitted without the Federal Government’s permission.

Approval does not mean permission to take or omit a similar action other than the specific action for which approval was given and does not include an oral permission or interpretation, which has no legal force, authority, or effect. For purposes of this Master Agreement, the definition of “approval” also applies to “concurrence” and “waiver.”
(3) Associated Transit Improvement

means, with respect to a Project or an area
to be served by a Project, an activity that is designed to enhance transit service or use and that is physically or functionally related to transit facilities. 379
5 (4) Award means the Scope of Work that FTA has approved when FTA agreed to provide federal assistance. The Award also includes the requirements of all documents, terms, and conditions incorporated by reference and made part of the Underlying Agreement, which may be a Grant or Cooperative Agreement.
(5) Award Budget

[formerly,

Approved Project Budget
] means the budget for all
the Projects encompassed by the FTA Award. In contrast, Project Budget means the budget allocated for a single Project contained within an Award that FTA or a pass-through entity approves during the federal award process or in su

bsequent amendments to the FTA Award. It may include the federal and non-federal share or only the federal share, as determined by FTA or the pass-through entity. For legal and other purposes, FTA reserves the right to consider information other than that displayed electronically or on paper in the “Award Budget” to determine the scope of the Award, eligible Project activities, and other terms used in connection with the Award. (6) Common Rules

means any one or more of the following:

(i)

U.S. DOT regulations, “Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards,” 2

CFR
Part
1201, which incorporates by reference U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulatory guidance, “Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Fed

eral
Awards,” 2

CFR
Part 200;
(ii) U.S. DOT regulations, “Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local
Governments,” former 49

CFR
Part 18;

and

(iii) U.S. DOT regulations, “Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Non-profit Organizations,” former 49

CFR
Part

19. (7) Concurrence has the same meaning as the definition of Approval in this section of this Master Agreement.
(8) Cooperative Agreement means an instrument that the Federal Government uses to award federal assistance to the Recipient to support each specific Project and related activities described in the Underlying Agreement in which, consistent with 31 U.S.C. § 6305, the Federal Government takes an active role and retains substantial control. An FTA Cooperative Agreement consists of three parts:
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6 (i)

The FTA Award, consisting of the amount of federal assistance FTA is providing to support each specific Project and related activities, and a description of each Project as set forth in the Application submitted to FTA in TrAMS or on paper if permitted;
(ii) The Terms and Conditions incorporated by reference and made part of the Cooperative Agreement consisting of the following documents, irrespective of whether electronic or in typewritten hard copy, including:
(A) The most recent Federal Transit Administration Master Agreement, which applies to this Cooperative Agreement; (B)

The current Certifications and Assurances applicable to the FTA Award that the Recipient has selected and provided to FTA;

and

(C)

Any Award notification containing special conditions or requirements if issued; and
(iii) The Execution of the Cooperative Agreement by the Recipient. (9) Designated Recipient

means an entity designated, in accordance with the
planning process under 49 U.S.C. §§ 5303 and 5304, by the governor of a state, responsible local officials, and publicly owned operators of public transportation, to receive and apportion amounts under 49 U.S.C. § 5336 to urbanized areas of 200,000 or more in population; or a state or regional authority, if the authority is responsible under the laws of a state for a Capital Project and for financing and directly providing public transportation. (10) Disability

has the same meaning as in section 3(1) of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 12102. (11) Federal Assistance

means a type of federal funding that the Recipient
receives through the Underlying Agreement.
(12) Federal Award Identification Number

has the same meaning as “Project No.”
in previous Grant Agreements and Cooperative Agreements with FTA. (13) Federal Government

means the United States of America and any of its
executive departments or agencies.
(14) Federal Guidance

includes any federal document or publication signed by an authorized federal official providing official instructions or advice about a federal program that is not defined as a “federal requirement” and applies to 381
7 entities other than the Federal Government. Federal Guidance also may apply to the Federal Government, and may take the form of a:
(i)

Federal directive;
(ii) Federal circular;
(iii) Federal order;
(iv)

Federal published policy;
(v) Federal administrative practice;
(vi)

Federal guideline;
(vii) Federal guidance document;
(viii) Letter signed by an authorized federal official; or (ix)

Similar document.
(15) Federal Requirement

means:

(i)

An applicable federal law, regulation, or executive order; (ii) An applicable provision of the Underlying Agreement, including any Special

Condition, Requirement, Provision, or Condition o

f Award;

(iii) This Master Agreement;
(iv)

A later Master Agreement after FTA and the Recipient have entere

d
into the Underlying Agreement; or
(v) Another applicable federal mandate.
(16) Federal Transit Administration (FTA)

is an operating administration of the
Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT). Any reference to the “Urban Mass Transportation Administration” (also referred to as “UMTA”) refers to the “Federal Transit Administration” or “FTA” when appearing in any records of the United States.
(17) Federal Transit Administrator

is the head of the Federal Transit
Administration.
(18) Federally Recognized Indian Tribe

means an Indian tribe that is federally
recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs of the U.S. Department of the 382
8 Interior in accordance with the provisions of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994, as amended, 25 U.S.C. § 5130.
(19) Fiscal Year, as used in this Master Agreement, means “federal fiscal year,” which begins on October 1 of each calendar year and ends on September 30 of the next calendar year.
(20) Governor means the governor of a state, the mayor of the District of Columbia, or the chief executive officer of a territory of the United States and includes the designee thereof.
(21) Grant Agreement

means a legal instrument that the Federal Government uses to award federal assistance to the Recipient to support each specific Project and related activities described in the Underlying Agreement in which, consistent with 31 U.S.C. § 6304, the Federal Government does not take an active role and does not retain substantial control. An FTA Grant Agreement consists of three parts:
(i)

The FTA Award, consisting of the amount of federal assistance FTA is providing to support each specific Project and related activities, and a description of each Project as set forth in the Application submitted to FTA in TrAMS or on paper if permitted;
(ii) The Terms and Conditions incorporated by reference and made part of the Grant Agreement consisting of the following documents, irrespective of whether electronic or in typewritten hard copy, including:
(A) The most recent “Federal Transit Administration Master Agreement, which

applies to this Grant Agreement;

(B)

The current Certifications and Assurances applicable to the FTA Award that the Recipient has selected and provided to FTA;

and

(C)

Any Award notification containing special conditions or requirements if issued; and
(iii) The Execution of the Grant Agreement by the Recipient. (22) Indian Tribe

means the Recipient or Subrecipient that receives “Tribal Transit Program” assistance authorized by 49 U.S.C. § 5311(c)(1) to support its Underlying Agreement.
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9 (23) Internal Controls

means a process, implemented by a Recipient or
Subrecipient, designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the achievement of objectives in the following categories: (a) effectiveness and efficiency of operations, (b) reliability of reporting for internal and external use, and (c) compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and requirements. (24) Local Government Authority

includes (a) a political subdivision of a state; (b)
an authority of at least one state or political subdivision of a state; (c) an Indian tribe; and (d) a public corporation, board, or commission established under the laws of a state.
(25) Low-Income Individual, for purposes of 49 U.S.C. §

5311(j)(1)(A)(iii),
means an individual whose family income is at or below 100 percent of the poverty line, as that term is defined in section 673(2) of the Community Services Block Grant Act, 42 U.S.C. § 9902(2), including any revision required under that section, for a family of the size involved. (26) Master Credit Agreement

means a

conditional agreement to extend one or
more loans to a Recipient under the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) of 1998, as amended, 23 U.S.C. §§ 601 – 609,

or
the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing

(RRIF)

program,
45 U.S.C. §§ 821 – 823, and also means the type of Underlying Agreement used for

the

TIFIA

or RRIF

loan
s.
(27) Non-Federal Funds

or

Non-
Federal Share

includes the

following sources of
funding or in-kind property or services used to match the federal assistance awarded for the Grant or Cooperative Agreement:
(i)

Local funds;
(ii) Local in-kind property or services;
(iii) State funds;
(iv)

State in-kind property or services;
(v) Other

federal funds for which the federal statute authorizing a program specifically provides that federal funds made available for that program can be applied to the cost sharing requirements of other federal programs.
(28) Non-Tribal Service Provider, for purposes of 49 U.S.C. § 5311(j)(2), means a non-tribal provider of public transportation that connects residents of tribal 384
10 lands with surrounding communities, improves access to employment or healthcare, or otherwise addresses the mobility needs of tribal members. (29) Project

means the public transportation improvement activities eligible for federal assistance in an application to FTA and/or in an FTA Award. (30) Public Transportation

, has the same meaning as “transit” or “mass
transportation,” and, consistent with the definition at 49 U.S.C. § 5302, means regular, continuing shared- ride surface transportation services that are open to the general public, or open to a segment of the general public defined by age, disability, or low income, but does not include:
(i)

Intercity passenger rail transportation provided by Amtrak or a successor thereof as described in 49 U.S.C. chapter 243; (ii) Intercity bus service;
(iii) Charter service;
(iv)

School bus service;
(v) Sightseeing service;
(vi)

Courtesy shuttle service for patrons of one or more specific establishments; or
(vii) Intra-terminal or intra-facility shuttle services. (31) Recipient

or

Direct Recipient

means a non
-federal entity that receives a
federal award directly from a federal awarding agency to carry out an activity under a federal program. The term “Recipient” does not include a Subrecipient.
(32) Scope of Work

means the purpose of the Grant Agreement or Cooperative Agreement and the activities and approaches required to carry out a Project.

The scope of work consists of various components, including the Award Budget, beneficiaries, locations, and other aspects identified in the approved application. FTA reserves the right to consider other information in determining the scope of the Project or the “scope of work of a Grant Agreement or Cooperative Agreement” when “scope” is used for other purposes.

See the latest edition of the FTA Master Agreement.

(33) Split Letter

(sometimes referred to as a suballocation letter or government subapportionment letter) means a letter in which a Designated Recipient of Urbanized Area Formula Grant Program funding authorized by 49 U.S.C. 385
11 § 5307, a Designated Recipient of Formula Grants for Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities authorized by 49 U.S.C. § 5310, a Designated Recipient of the State of Good Repair Formula Grants, 49 U.S.C. § 5337, agrees to a reassignment or reallocation of that federal assistance to one or more direct Recipients.
(34) Subagreement

or

Subgrant
means an agreement through which the Recipient
awards federal assistance to its Subrecipient(s) to support or stimulate any of the Recipient’s or Subrecipient’s Projects or related activities supported under the Award, the accompanying Underlying Agreement, or Amendments thereto, but does not include a third party contract, third party subcontract, or lease.
(35) Subrecipient

or

Subgrantee

means any entity or person that receives federal
assistance provided by an FTA Recipient instead of FTA directly, but does not include a Third Party Contractor, Third Party Subcontractor, or Lessee. (36) Third Party Agreement

includes agreements or arrangements supported in
whole or in part with federal assistance awarded to a Recipient by FTA, including a subagreement with a subrecipient, a third party contract, a third party subcontract, a lease, or similar arrangement or agreement as FTA may recognize.
(37) Third Party Contract

means a legal instrument by which a Recipient or
Subrecipient purchases property or services needed to carry out the Grant Agreement or Cooperative Agreement. This does not include an instrument describing a transaction that meets the definition of a federal Award, Grant, Cooperative Agreement, Subaward, or Subagreement.
(38) Third Party Participant means each participant in the Recipient’s Project, except for FTA and the Recipient, whose work under the Project is supported with FTA funding, eligible non-federal share dedicated to the Project, or is dedicated as an in-kind contribution eligible for non-federal share. A Third Party Participant may be a Subrecipient, Third Party Contractor, Third Party Subcontractor, Lessee, or Similar Participant in the Recipient’s Project (for example, a partner in a joint development venture).
(39) Third Party Subcontract means a subcontract entered into by the Third Party Contractor with a Third Party Subcontractor, or a Third Party Subcontractor with another Third Party Subcontractor at any tier, and is supported in whole or in part with the federal assistance originally derived from FTA, or non- federal share dedicated to the

Recipient’s Underlying Agreement.

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12 (40) Underlying Agreement

means a specific Grant Agreement, Cooperative
Agreement, or, with respect to TIFIA

or RRIF

assistance, a specific Loan
Agreement, Line of Credit Agreement, or Loan Guarantee Agreement that incorporates the terms of this Master Agreement, in each case

including any
amendments thereto, supported with federal assistance appropriated or made available under the authorized program.
(41) Unique Entity Identifier has two meanings:
(i)

A Recipient’s or a Subrecipient’s unique entity identifier for purposes of the “System of Award Management” (SAM), which currently is the DUNS Number; but
(ii) For FTA purposes, FTA assigns a separate Recipient/Vendor ID as a “unique entity identifier,” which is a four-digit number and is displayed on the Grant Agreement and the Cooperative Agreement following the heading “Recipient ID.”
(42) Waiver has the same meaning as the definition of Approval in this section of this Master Agreement.
(b) Application of Definitions. The Recipient also agrees

that the definitions in
section 2(a) above apply throughout this Master Agreement.

Section 3. Implementation.
(a) Effective Date. The Effective Date of Recipient’s Underlying Agreement is the date when the authorized FTA official signs the Underlying Agreement. (b) Description of Each Project. The “Description of Each Project” in the “Executive Summary” of the “FTA Award” section of the Recipient’s Underlying Agreement often provides only a brief description of each Project and related activities to be undertaken by the Recipient; therefore, the Recipient agrees to perform the work described in the terms of its Underlying Agreement, including all the documents and information incorporated by reference and made part of that Underlying Agreement. (c) Prompt Implementation

. After receiving notice that the FTA official signed the Underlying Agreement, the Recipient agrees to undertake promptly each Project and related activities described in the Underlying Agreement. (d) Completion Dates. The Recipient agrees to complete each Project within the time periods specified in the Underlying Agreement and all activities must be completed by the Award’s end date, unless FTA agrees in writing to extend the end date. Unless FTA determines otherwise

in writing, interim milestone dates and other completion 387
13 dates applicable to the Award are good faith estimates and are not intended to be firm contractual requirements.

However, FTA and the Recipient agree that milestone
dates and other completion dates for Full Funding Grant Agreements, Small Starts Grant Agreements or other specific agreements in which FTA expressly states that the milestone dates or other completion dates for the Underlying Agreement are firm dates that may be enforced.
(e) The Recipient’s Capacity. To carry out its Underlying Agreement, the Recipient agrees to maintain:
(1) Sufficient legal, financial, technical, and managerial capacity, and adequate functional capacity to:
(i)

Plan, manage, and complete its responsibilities outlined in the Underlying Agreement;
(ii) Use the Project property;
(iii) Carry out the safety and security aspects of the Underlying Agreement;
(iv)

Comply with the terms and conditions of the Underlying Agreement, the Recipient’s annual Certifications and Assurances to FTA, and applicable federal laws, regulations, and requirements;

and

(v) Follow applicable federal guidance, except as the Federal Government determines otherwise in writing.
(2) Strong internal controls to assure that it is managing its Award in compliance with federal laws, regulations, requirements, and the terms and conditions of the Underlying Agreement including, but not limited to:
(i)

Amendments or revisions to its Award Budget;
(ii) Salaries and wages of the Recipient’s and Subrecipient’s personnel; (iii) Protection of personally identifiable information and other sensitive information;

and

(iv)

Other matters that must be in compliance with federal laws, regulations, requirements, and the terms and conditions of the Underlying Agreement.
(f) U.S. DOT Administrative Requirements. The Recipient agrees to comply with the following U.S. DOT regulations (Common Rules) to the extent applicable:
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14 (1) Requirements Applicable On or After December 26, 2014

. The following
requirements apply to the Award, the accompanying Underlying Agreement, and any Amendments thereto signed by an authorized FTA official on or after December 26, 2014 as follows:
(i)

U.S. DOT regulations, “Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards,” 2

CFR
Part
1201, which incorporates by reference U.S. OMB regulatory guidance, “Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards,” 2

CFR
Part 200, and
which applies to an Award, the accompanying Underlying
Agreement, and any Amendments to any Underlying Agreement with a state, local government, Indian tribe, institution of higher education (IHE), or nonprofit organization;

and

(ii) Except as FTA determines otherwise in writing, U.S. DOT regulations, “Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards,” 2

CFR
Part 1201, and
subparts A through E of U.S. OMB regulatory guidance, “Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards,” 2

CFR
Part 200, apply to a
private for-profit entity; notably, the Cost Principles of Part 31 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, which permits the payment of profits or fees for work under procurement contracts, generally will not apply to private for-profit entities.
(2) Requirements Applicable Before December 26, 2014

. The following
requirements apply to the Award, the accompanying Underlying Agreement, and any Amendments thereto signed by an authorized FTA official before December 26, 2014,

as follows:

(i)

For a state, local government, or Indian tribal government, U.S. DOT regulations, “Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments,” former 49 CFR
Part 18;
(ii) For an institution of higher education or a nonprofit organization, U.S. DOT regulations, “Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education; Hospitals, and Other Non-Profit Organizations,” former 49

CFR
Part
19; or
(iii) For a private for-profit organization, U.S. DOT regulations, “Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with 389
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CFR
Part 19.
(g) Application of Federal, State, and Local Laws, Regulations, Requirements, and Guidance. The Recipient agrees to comply with all applicable federal requirements and follow applicable federal guidance. All standards or limits are minimum requirements when those standards or limits are included in the Recipient’s Underlying Agreement or this Master Agreement. At the time the FTA official awards federal assistance to the Recipient in support of the Underlying Agreement, the federal requirements and guidance that apply then may be modified from time to time, and will apply to the Recipient or the accompanying Underlying Agreement, except as FTA determines otherwise in writing.
(h) The Recipient’s Responsibility to Comply with Federal Requirements. Irrespective of involvement by any other entity in the Underlying Agreement:
(1) General. The Recipient agrees to comply with all federal requirements that apply to itself and the Underlying Agreement. (2) Primary Responsibility for Compliance.
(i)

The Recipient, as the Direct Recipient of federal assistance, agrees that it is ultimately responsible for full compliance with federal requirements related to itself, its Award, the accompanying Underlying Agreement, and any Amendments thereto, even though:
(A) A Third Party Participant provides property or services to support a Project or related activities implementing the Award, the accompanying Underlying Agreement, any
Amendments thereto; or
(B)

Another entity or person is involved with the Award, the accompanying Underlying Agreement, or any Amendments
thereto.
(ii) FTA and the Recipient agree that if FTA makes an Award to a Recipient other than the Designated Recipient as defined under 49 U.S.C. § 5302, the Designated Recipient is not a party to the Award or the Underlying Agreement and is not responsible for compliance with federal requirements related to the Underlying Agreement. However, if FTA makes an Award to a Designated Recipient, then that Designated Recipient is responsible for compliance with federal requirements related to its Underlying Agreement. FTA and the Recipient further agree to the terms of the 390
16 Designated Recipient’s Split Letter, Suballocation Letter, or Government Subapportionment Letter attached in TrAMS, including the amounts allocated by the Designated Recipient to each Direct Recipient, and the commitment to comply with the associated transit improvement requirement as stated in that letter.
(iii) Apart from other oversight and reviews FTA may conduct, the Recipient agrees that FTA is expressly authorized to conduct oversight of the Recipient’s and its Subrecipients’ compliance with federal requirements for safety and security, procurement (including Buy America requirements), management, and finance.
(i)

The Recipient’s Responsibility to Extend Federal Requirements to Third Party Participants. In certain circumstances, the Recipient’s compliance with specific federal requirements depends on compliance by its Third Party Participant(s) with those federal requirements, and therefore:
(1) General. The Recipient agrees to ensure that its Third Party Participant(s) will comply with applicable federal requirements, and follow applicable federal guidance.
(2) The Recipient as a “Pass-Through” Entity. If the Recipient is providing a subaward to a Subrecipient to carry out all or part of its Award, the Recipient agrees to obtain the agreement of each Subrecipient to comply with U.S.

DOT’s administrative requirements, as set forth above.
(3) Performance of the Recipient’s Responsibilities. If a Third Party Participant is expected to fulfill any responsibilities typically performed by the Recipient, the Recipient agrees to ensure that the Third Party Participant will carry out the Recipient’s responsibilities in compliance with federal requirements, and provide enough information to each Third Party Participant so that it understands that it will be expected to follow federal guidance.
(4) Risk. As provided in 2

CFR
Part 1201, which incorporates by reference
2 CFR
Part 200, the Recipient agrees to evaluate the risk involved before awarding a subagreement to any entity.
(5) Third Party Agreements. To comply with federal requirements, the Recipient agrees to enter into a written Third Party Agreement with each Third Party Participant in its Underlying Agreement and must include all appropriate provisions stating the Third Party Participant’s respon

sibilities to assure the
Recipient’s capability to comply with applicable federal requirements and 391
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(6) Notice to Third Party Participants. The Recipient agrees to include notice in each Third Party Agreement that:
(i)

Federal requirements that apply to the Recipient or the Award, the accompanying Underlying Agreement, and any Amendments thereto may change due to changes in federal law, regulation, other requirements, or guidance, or changes in the Recipient’s Underlying Agreement including any information incorporated by reference and made part of that Underlying Agreement;

and

(ii) Applicable changes to those federal requirements will apply to each Third Party Agreement and parties thereto at any tier.
(j)

Changed Circumstances. The Recipient agrees that changed circumstances may occur that may impact the Recipient’s ability to comply with the terms and conditions of the Underlying Agreement.
(1) Types of Changes. Certain circumstances can cause significant changes in performance of a Project or related activities or adversely affect the Recipient’s ability to carry out its Underlying Agreement, such as:
(i)

A change in federal requirements or guidance;
(ii) A

change in state, territorial, local, or tribal requirements ;
(iii) A change in the Recipient’s circumstances, including:
(A) Its legal, financial, technical, or managerial capacity; (B)

Its continuing control of Project property; or
(C)

Another similar situation;

and

(iv)

Any current or prospective legal matter with potentially serious consequences, including a major dispute, default, breach, or litigation, or

knowledge
that the Recipient’s principal, official, employee, agent, or a Third Party Participant, or other person has submitted a false claim under the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. § 3729, et seq., or has committed a criminal or civil violation of law pertaining to fraud, conflict of interest, bribery, gratuity, or similar misconduct involving federal assistance; suspension, debarment, or other similar administrative or enforcement action against the Recipient or any 392
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