National Park Service, Intermountain Field Area, Colorado Plateau S.S.O., 12795 W. Alameda Parkway P.O. Box 25287, Dever, CO 80225, Attn: IMFA-CP-A

23 -- TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM WITHIN ZION NATIONAL PARK AND THE GATEWAY COMMUNITY OF SPRINGDALE, UTAH POC James D. Clark, Contract Specialist, (303) 969-2755. The National Park Service (NPS) is implementing a transportation system within Zion National Park and the gateway community of Springdale, Utah. The transportation system should be fully operational by Spring 1999. The transportation system will consist of two routes: one route within the Park and the other in Springdale. The Park route will consist of a power unit plus trailer. The Springdale route will consist of a power unit only. Power units for both routes will be interchangeable. Approximately 32 power units and 20 trailers will be required. Specific Requirements: Power unit-overall length 25-40 ft (not including hitch); trailer-overall length 25-30 ft; overall height 135 inches maximum; overall width 8-8.5 feet; trailer-two axle with both axles steered; power unit seating capacity 25-30 passengers/seated (minimum); trailer unit seating capacity 30-35 passengers/seated; ADA compliant-low floor or wheelchair lift; fast boarding and exiting times; public address system-electronic system for sound.Views-Important. Large/operable (with safety rail); maximum view both horizontal and vertical. Skylights are preferred if possible. Fuel type-propane; air conditioning-not needed; fiberglass seats. Units must be able to operate under existing roads and terrain at Zion National Park. We are asking for comments from manufacturers on the availability or ability to provide the power units and trailers meeting some or all of the listed bus requirements. Lead time plus prices for budgetary purposes should be addressed. Please forward your comments to Jim Clark, Contracting Officer, IMFA-CP-A, National Park Service, 12795 West Alameda Parkway, Lakewood, CO 80228. (0003)

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