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CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Page Two The City of Mounds View will convert five vehicles listed as • follows to straight propane: 1. 1979 Ford L-800, 475 c.i. V-8, 4 barrel carburetor with mounted Jet Rodder powered by a 300 c.i. Ford Industrial engine 2. 1982 Chevrolet Impala 5 liter engine with C-3 computer 3. 1981 Ford Fairmont 260 c.i. V-8 Engine 4. 1980 Chevrolet pick-up, 305 V-8 Engine 5. 1980 Chevrolet pick-up, 305 V-8 Engine The successful contractor will be required to meet the following specifications: 1. Furnish six conversion kits, Impco or equivalent. (Bidder to specify manufacturer and model number.) 2. Furnish propane tanks as follows: a. Vehicle #1 - e 20 x 36 step tank with 44 gal. capacity 20 x 42 step tank with 51 gal. capacity b. Vehicles #2 and #3 - 12 x 10 x 36 underbody tank with 27.5 gal. capacity C. Vehicles #4 and #5 - 14 x 56 underbody Link with 35 gal. capacity 3. Dash mounted fuel gauges. 4. Furnish two sets of parts books and repair manuals for each different piece of equipment used in the conversion plus mechanic and vehicle users training sessions. Any deviations from the above specifications must be clearly indicated by the bidder with explanation, otherwise it will be considered that the proposal is in strict compliance. It should be noted that when BRAND NAMES, or manufacturers numbers are stated in the specifications, they are intended to establish a standard only and are not restrictive unless the bid states "NO SUBSTITUTE". Bids will be considered on all makes, models, or brands having comparable quality, style and workmanship that have demonstrated an equal performance acceptable to the City of Mounds View. Alternative bids offering lower quality will not be considered.