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CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL LIQUID PROPANE VEHICLE CONVERSION AND FUEL SUPPLY It is the intent of this Request For Proposal (RFP) to select a contractor to convert a 1979 Ford L-800 with mounted Jet Rodder from gasoline to full propane single fueling and supply the equipment for the conversion of four other municipal vehicles. This RFP will also select a contractor to furnish propane and the necessary equipment to supply this fuel to the converted vehicles. Right is reserved, if considered in the best interest of the City, to award these contracts jointly or separately. The City further reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Bidders shall have been engaged in the business to make such fuel system conversions, supplying equipment, and providing training and support for a minimum of 12 months with properly qualified personnel who are registered with the National LP -Gas Association or have been in the propane distributing business for a like period with their place of business being within a 30 mile radius of the Mounds View Public Works facility at 2466 Bronson Drive. All bidders shall be able to show evidence of their reliability, ability, experience, equipment, facilities, and personnel directly employed by them to render prompt and satisfactory service. All bidders will be responsible for inspecting the site and all vehicles to ensure that the equipment bid will be suitable for the purposes intended and that the vehicles are capable of being converted. All bids are to remain open for 30 days after the opening of 1982 proposals at 9:00 a.m. on , November Award will be made separately on each part. PART I SPECIFICATIONS - Conversion of Vehicles to Propane Fuel System It is the intent of this specification to provide for the conversion of five City owned vehicles to a full propane single fuel system. The first conversion will be done at the place of business of the contractor which must be within a 30 mile radius of the Mounds View Public Works Garage. It is the intent of the City of Mounds View to provide and mechanic to work at the vendor's garage for the first conversion. The remaining four units will have the equipment installation performed at the Public Works Garage and then returned to the vendor for final adjustments such as timing adjustments and pressure testing for leaks, etc.