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CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Page Three The successful contractor is to provide instruction to the City mechanic in the installation of conversion kits and maintenance in order to obtain optimum engine performance and to vehicle users in vehicle operation at no cost to the City. All safety rules as apply to the handling and use of Liquid Propane shall be thoroughly stressed in the training program. The successful contractor shall warranty all parts for a minimum of 90 days, including labor to replace such parts if required by the City and at no expense to the City. All other warranties as offered the general public shall also apply. It will be the responsibility of the contractor to determine that the engines in the units to be converted are compatible to propane fuel and that such usage will not cause damage to or reduce the life of the engines. All equipment used in the conversion shall be new and current production models incorporating the latest technical advances in the art. Equipment shall be Underwriters Laboratory and/or A.S.M.E. Approved with spare parts stocked by the facility making the conversions or available from other stock within 24 hours of request for such parts. The successful contractor must supply a performance bond in the amount of $5,000.00 which will be in effect for a 12 month period from the award of the contract. Contractor will not use the contract in any advertising or promotion of the contractor's business without express approval of the City. Right is reserved to evaluate equipment proposed to be used in the conversion and to make award based on that evaluation to other than the low bidder if such award would be considered to be in the best interest of the City. PART II SPECIFICATIONS - Furnish Propane and Associated Pumping Equipment Furnish and install a liquid propane gas system with a minimum capacity of 1,000 gallons complete with pump, scale dispensing system. fuel meter in gallons registering total fuel dispensed and a trip type meter measuring gallons installed in each individual vehicle. The City of Mounds View will furnish proper electrical power to the station as required. Contractor shall provide all maintenance, 14nc11.1dinq parts and labor on the installation during the period of the coaiLract:. Ecuipment'shall meet or exceed all requirements of the National Fire ProtecLicn Association. Location for the installation will be the City of Mounds View Public {corks Garage at 2466 Bronson Drive, Mounds View, Minnesota. The City will prepare the site, provide necessary fencing and underground electrical service. The City will also provide all necessary permits and authorization for such installation.