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K -- REFURBISH AND REPOWER BUSSES, GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, ARIZONA SOL 1443-IB-1270-96-002 DUE 010996. Contact Mary Sampson, Procurement Technician, 303/969-2750. The National Park Service has a need to refurbish and repower seven (7) Chance busses located at the Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona. The current diesel engines need to be replaced with new, not reconditioned, American-made original equipment manufacturer's of liquid natural gas (LNG) engines. The engine installation and necessary work shall have a turn key operation, and shall be performed from a certified contractor who has certified automotive service excellence technicians. The alternative fuel retrofit project will involve a certain amount of customer engineering and installation work. The refurbishing will include replacement of plywood floors, replacement of step wells, and other necessary repairs. Estimated price range: $250,000 - $500,000. SIC Code 7539; Size Standard $3.5 mil. This acquisition is solicited under full and open competition. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. (310)

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