MAINE MILITARY AUTHORITY
School Bus Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) History and Mission • Established in 1997 in Limestone, Maine with an executive office in Augusta, Maine • MMA’s mission is to produce high Quality equipment through innovative processes that are cost effective and achieve total customer satisfaction • MMA has refurbished more than 15, 000 vehicles ranging from HMMWV’s to howitzers to all types of engineer equipment
School Bus Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) Facilities - Limestone
School Bus Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) PROBLEM: Long term federal, state and local budget constraints will result in fewer dollars for procurement of new school buses at historical replacement rates. SOLUTION: MMA developed a comprehensive program to cost-effectively extend the service life of school buses. GOAL: Off-set budget cuts by offering School Superintendents viable, economical solutions to impending school bus shortages.
School Bus Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) RSU 18 “Traditional” 1999 Bluebird RSU 18 “Pusher” 2005 Bluebird
School Bus Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) New Bus Costs • Traditional Style (Type C): $84, 000+/ • Transit Style (Type D): $91, 000+/ • Expected Body Life 10 -12 Years • Expected Mechanical Life 17 -20 Years
School Bus Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) • Fundamental Disconnect: Body lasts half the life of the mechanical components • Fundamental Correction: MMA’s SLEP designed to extend body life to match mechanical life • MMA SLEP Cost $30, 000
School Bus Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) Statement of Work (SOW) Overview: • Complete separation of the body from the frame (Conventional style only) • Pressure wash thoroughly and perform further vehicle inspections, document accordingly • Repair corrosion deficiencies (steps, cross ribs, wheel wells, etc) • Blast, prime & paint frame • Prep, prime and paint body. SLEP services will restore the body and frame of the bus to “like new” condition. • Apply anti-corrosion undercoating to the frame and undercarriage
School Bus Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) Pre-Production
School Bus Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) Pre-Production
School Bus Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) Pre-Production
School Bus Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) Work in process
School Bus Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) Fuel tank – before Fuel tank - after
School Bus Service Life Extension Program (SLEP)
School Bus Service Life Extension Program (SLEP)
School Bus Service Life Extension Program (SLEP)
School Bus Service Life Extension Program (SLEP)
School Bus Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) Process Scope of Work Agreement: Appendix A – Field Joint Visual Inspection (FJVI) Appendix B – Available Options Appendix C – Receiving Joint Visual Inspection (RJVI)
School Bus Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) Appendix A – Joint Visual Inspection • Engine • Transmission/Transfer Case • Axels/Differentials/Drive Line • Cab/Controls/Gauges • Cooling System • Exhaust • Service Brake and Parking Brake • Lights Signals and Strobes • Batteries and Charging System • Wheels and Tires • A/C Operation if Equipped • Storage Compartments • Exterior Body • Frame/Undercarriage
School Bus Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) Appendix B – Options • Stainless steel entrance steps • Up-grade lighting to LED • Repair seat backs and bottoms • Seal along floor mat and side wall, replace seat anchor hardware • Video system installations
School Bus Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) Appendix C – Discrepancies Discovered During Teardown Mechanical defects will be documented for customer review • • Additional mechanical refurbishment upon request • Subject to Pricing and Customer Approval
School Bus Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) Summary • SOW restores body & frame to like new condition • Base line cost $30, 000. 00 • 1 year full warranty on all MMA workmanship and coatings • 2 year reapplication of corrosion inhibitor after MMA SLEP services • Turn around time – 3 - 4 weeks or Customer requirements
School Bus Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) • Repairs ≥ Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for School Buses (FMVSS) • MMA has an internal inspection division and quality control department (ISO 9001: 2008) that monitors all bus repairs • MMA will establish data tracking for the purpose of Life Cycle Analysis for Program • MMA will enter Vehicle Identification data into Transfinder software along with applicable documentation after completion of refurbishment
School Bus Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) Questions? www. mainemilitaryauthority. com Timothy P. Mc. Cabe Office: 207 -430 -5693 Cell: 207 -441 -5194 E-mail: timothy. p. mccabe. nfg@mail. mil
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